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USER MANUAL Lifestyle RoomMate LRMWH BOSE

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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and

operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liq-

uids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence

of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operat-

ing and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

• This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.

• Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily

• This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed or tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehi-

• Unauthorized modification of the radio remote control could void the user’s authority to operate this

powered speaker conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC. The PERSONAL

music center II conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC

(R+TTED). The complete Declarations of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com.

Please dispose of used batteries properly,

following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the

Important Safety Instructions

sheet (North America only) enclosed

in the shipping carton.

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INTRODUCING THE ROOMMATE

Connecting the speaker to your LIFESTYLE

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing batteries in the PERSONAL

music center II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing the room code for your RoomMate

Adjustable features of the PERSONAL

Please record the serial numbers of your RoomMate

speaker and PERSONAL

music center II here

and on your Product Registration Card. This provides easy access to this information if you ever need

Dealer phone: _________________________________ Purchase date: ________________________

Be sure to fill out your Product Registration Card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so does not affect

your limited warranty. Please keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this

INTRODUCING THE ROOMMATE

POWERED SPEAKER Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE

powered speaker system, a small

speaker system that delivers surprisingly great sound. This speaker system provides a simple

and elegant solution for enjoying the sound from your LIFESTYLE

home entertainment sys-

tem in your living room, kitchen, bedroom or any other room in your home.

This product works with LIFESTYLE

48, 38, 28 Series II and 18 Series II DVD home enter-

An AUX IN jack on the rear panel allows you to listen to an external audio device through this

remarkable speaker, even if it is disconnected from your home entertainment system.

Check the carton for all of the parts shown in Figure 1 and save the carton and packing 

materials. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport this product.

If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your

authorized Bose dealer immediately or call Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address list

enclosed in the carton for phone numbers.

music center II Batteries (4)

* The appropriate power cord for your region is provided.

Note: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of your RoomMate speaker

and record it on page 4.6

I NTRODUCING THE ROOMMATE

POWERED SPEAKER EnglishFrançais Español

The rear panel provides a power connector, audio input connectors, and room code

switches used to set

put jack for connecting

A multi-pin jack for 

connecting your speaker

Front panel mute switch

The bottom front center of the speaker enclosure contains a touch-sensitive mute switch.

To mute or unmute the speaker, just touch the Bose logo.

RoomMate speaker mute

Note: This symbol appears on the

when the speaker is muted. See

“Display symbols” on page 15. You

can also mute the speaker by

SETUP Connecting the speaker to your LIFESTYLE

Using the supplied Bose

link “B” cable, connect your RoomMate

speaker to the media 

center as shown in Figure 4.

speaker is shipped from the factory already set up to operate

in a Bose link network using room code I. If room code I is already assigned to another Bose

link product in your home, you will need to change the room code. For more information, see

“Changing the room code for your RoomMate

media center connection

RoomMate speaker rear panel

Rear panel of media center*

48, 38, 28 Series II and 18 Series II DVD home entertainment systems, only.

If you already have one Bose

If you already have a Bose

link cable plugged into the Bose link speakers jack, you will

need to obtain a Bose link extension/expansion cable. This will enable you to connect

both your existing Bose link cable and your new Bose link B cable to your media center.

Another solution is to purchase the AL8 Homewide Wireless Audio Link. This product can

provide wireless communication to both your existing Bose link product and your new

RoomMate speaker system.

For more information on either of these solutions, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer

to the Bose address list included with your LIFESTYLE

S ETUP EnglishFrançais Español

Making the power connections

1. Insert the DC power cord from the power pack into the DC Power jack on the rear panel

speaker. Make sure the DC Power label faces up (Figure 5).

2. Insert the small connector of the AC power cord into the power pack. Plug the other end

into an appropriate AC receptacle.

The speaker is now in standby mode, ready to use. Turn to 

“Installing batteries in the PERSONAL

music center II” on page 9.

RoomMate speaker power

Installing batteries in the PERSONAL

music center II The PERSONAL

music center II is shipped from the factory already set up to operate your

system using room code I. If room code I is already assigned to another Bose

your home, you will need to change the room code. Refer to “When to change the room

Make sure the room code assigned to your PERSONAL

music center II is the same room

code assigned to your RoomMate

speaker system. See “Changing the room code for your

music center II with your LIFESTYLE

system, just install the

supplied batteries as follows:

1. On the back of the PERSONAL

music center II, slide the battery compartment cover off

2. Install the four AA (IEC LR6) batteries, matching the polarity markings (+ and –) to the

markings inside the battery compartment (Figure 6).

3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Battery compartment cover

AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4)

music center II is now ready to operate your LIFESTYLE

operating instructions, refer to “Using The PERSONAL

Music Center II” on page 12.

Change the batteries when you notice a marked decrease in the range or response of your

music center II, or when the battery indicator reads low (see “Display symbols” on

You can use your RoomMate

speaker to listen to an external audio source such as a TV, or a

portable CD or MP3 player. Just plug the output cable from your source into the The AUX IN

jack on the rear panel of your speaker. The cable must be equipped with a male

For operating instructions on listening to an external audio source, refer to “Listening to Your

music center II will not operate any external audio device connected to

Using an external source without a Bose

When your RoomMate speaker is disconnected from a Bose link network, the AUX IN source

is automatically selected. This means that you can listen to an external audio source without

music center II. Use the volume control on your external device to

set the volume level of the speaker. You can still use the mute switch on the front of the

speaker to mute the audio at any time.

Auxiliary audio source

RoomMate speaker rear panel

Changing the room code for your RoomMate

link product connected to your LIFESTYLE

home entertainment system needs

to have a unique room code. This code is what enables the PERSONAL

operate your LIFESTYLE

link room (a room in which a Bose

speaker is shipped from the factory already set up to operate

link room using room code I. If room code I is already used by another Bose

product in your home, you will need to change the room code. To do this, refer to Figure 8

and set the room code switches for the room code you want to use.

Make sure the room code assigned to your RoomMate speaker system is the same room

code assigned to your PERSONAL

music center II opens the door to a variety of new options for playing your

DVD home entertainment system in almost any area of your home.

music center II provides you with:

• Control of your LIFESTYLE

(18 or 28 Series II or the 38 or 48) system from a different room

or floor of your house.

• On-screen information about your stored music and the uMusic

intelligent playback sys-

tem choices for enjoying it (on LIFESTYLE

38 or 48 systems, only).

• The option to readily switch between the two audio streams from the system and multiply

your choice of programs.

• Control of speakers set up in the same area as the remote.

• Easy access to system options, which appear right on the remote control screen.

• Instant confirmation of your selection, because you not only hear, but also see what you’ve

selected on the display screen.

Confirm that current settings are right

music center II is set up at the factory for compatibility, as follows:

• To control the sound from a LIFESTYLE RoomMate

speaker connected to the Bose

output on your LIFESTYLE system media center.

• A house code identical to the one given every new LIFESTYLE

system. For details, see

“Why would you change the house code?” on page 19.

• To receive Audio stream 2, which is different from the stream that delivers sound in the main

room where the LIFESTYLE

media center is located. For details, see “Audio streams multi-

ply your options” on page 20.

• English as the language used for display text.

system previously set up and used with another language, your 

music center II detects the difference (only the first time you turn it on), and

pauses operation to switch to that language.

To learn how to select a different text display language for your system, refer to “Media

center options” in the Operating Guide that came with the system.

If the above settings are right, you can begin to use your PERSONAL

music center II now.

Note: To change any settings, refer to “Adjustable features of the PERSONAL

Using just a few selection buttons and the display screen, you can see, choose from, and

enjoy a wide variety of LIFESTYLE

system capabilities in your Bose

Remember that you can use the PERSONAL

music center II, with no need to aim it, all

around your home, even outside. Its radio frequency (RF) signals can reach the system from

as far away as 80 feet (24.4 meters).

Getting to what you want

The few buttons explained below will enable you to get started, move around on the display

screen, and make selections from the display.

See how quickly you get a feel for what happens.

• Turns on your RoomMate

speaker in the Bose link room.

• Alerts your LIFESTYLE

system media center in the main room.

• Activates the last used source at its previous volume level and preset.

• Turns off the current source, the PERSONAL

music center II, and your

RoomMate speaker in the Bose link room.

Moves around on the display.

• Tipping the center bar up or down moves up or down.

• Pressing a left or right arrow button moves left or right.

Increases or decreases selection values.

• Tipping the center bar up or down adds to or subtracts from a value (for

example, the frequency of the FM stations).

There are guides at the bottom of the display (Figure 9) showing which

arrows to use for other actions.

Confirms a selection.

Pressing in on the center bar completes your action and moves to the next

Shows the sources you can choose to hear.

Pressing and holding this button turns the display backlight off and on.14

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What appears on the display

Press Source to see the list of the available sources (Figure 9).

Your list may look different, depending on the type of system you have. (For instance, Stored

will appear only if you have a LIFESTYLE

Other choices available using:

Audio stream and source in use elsewhere

Audio steam and source in use here

Audio 2, the stream selected to deliver sound to the Bose

music system commands it to, appears briefly in the line for Room label, also.

Note: To understand what Audio 1 and 2 mean, refer to “Audio streams multiply your options”

What you can do in the source display

• Move up or down to highlight a preferred source.

• Confirm your new choice [OK].

• Move left to return to a previous display.

When you confirm or cancel a choice, the display changes to information about the source

that is playing now (Figure 10).

Other choices available using:

When you see the display above, you may:

• Change the station selected by using the up and down arrows, which move forward or

backward through the preset stations.

• Confirm a new selection by pressing in on the center bar.15

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Where you can go from here:

• Move up or down to another preset station.

• Move left to return to the source selection screen.

• Move right to see the station tuning screen (Figure 11).

Example of a radio tuning

Or, press to return to the list of the sources.

At times, you may notice that a symbol appears on the display. These symbols indicate 

special conditions, as described below:

Battery indicator: Your PERSONAL

music center II battery is

depleted by 75% or more.

Speakers muted: The Mute button (on your RoomMate

speaker or your PERSONAL

music center II) has been pressed

and the speakers in the room with your PERSONAL

center II are silenced.

All speakers muted: The Mute button – on your PERSONAL

music center II or in another room – has been pressed and

held, silencing the speakers in all Bose

link rooms. Pressing

Mute now will unmute the speakers in your room only.

Information: Pressing the center bar will provide further

information about a track.

Setup button: use as needed

Pressing Setup presents a list of the adjustable features on

music center II. Display characteristics are

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Buttons to use while you listen

There are two circular button sets for use while listening to a source. For details on how each

button works for a specific source, refer to “Listening to Your LIFESTYLE

Use the upper button set to:

Adjust the speaker volume up or down.

Establish and select presets.

Skip and scan forward and back.

Begin or pause play.

Use the lower button set while listening to a music disc or stored music (if available on your

changes operation to the next play mode. 

1RUPDO These modes apply to LIFESTYLE

system CD play; they may not apply to another

system used as an Bose link room local source.

Use the remaining buttons in this circular set only with stored music, available on 

Use these buttons with your stored music to:

playback system and turn on the LIFESTYLE

system if it is off.

Hear all other tracks from the CD that provided the current track.

Rate the track that is playing, or multiple tracks or CDs selected in the Music Library.

Hear the tracks that are included in the Playlist or add a selection to the Playlist.

Hear music that is similar in mood and style to the track that is playing.

Mutes and unmutes the speakers in the room where the PERSONAL

When pressed and held, mutes all speakers connected to the LIFESTYLE

When pressed and held again, returns all speakers to their previous state.17

Adjustable features of the PERSONAL

music center II You can change some factory default settings of the PERSONAL

music center II to custom-

Press the Setup button near the bottom of the PERSONAL

music center II to see a list of the

feature settings you can change.

To learn more about house codes, room codes, and audio streams, refer to the sections

about these features.

To change settings for a feature

1. Tip the center bar down to move down the list in the Setup menu, and highlight

the feature you want to adjust (Figure 12).

2. Press the right arrow button

to move right for the setting options for the

3. Tip the center bar

up or down to move through the list and highlight the setting

4. Press the center bar

to confirm your choice.

5. Or, if you decide no change is needed, press the left arrow button

Following step 4 or 5 will exit the list of options and return to the features list.

Music center II features that

are adjustable Back [Open]SetupName: BedroomRoom Code: I Audio Stream: 2Contrast: DefaultBacklight Bright: 100%Backlight: On Feature Possible settings

Name Default: Bedroom.

Designates where you use this PERSONAL

Choose from a list of possible rooms to label your music center and

distinguish it from any others.

Room Code Default: I.

Distinguishes each room (up to 15) connected to the system.

Choosing A will match the setting for the LIFESTYLE

music center II to work with older

(legacy) products, such as Bose

radio, or other amplifiers, with limited functionality.

For further information about room codes, refer to “The importance

of room codes” on page 18.18

The importance of room codes

music center II is set at the factory for use in a Bose

link room, while the

system media center and primary remote are set for use in the main room. The

use of unique room codes lets your LIFESTYLE

system know where commands that come

to it originate, so it can respond in the appropriate room.

Audio Stream Default: 2.

Delivers audio to the room where the PERSONAL

used and possibly to other rooms.

For further information about audio streams, refer to “Audio

streams multiply your options” on page 20.

Contrast Default: Default.

Visually distinguishes display text from background.

Increase or reduce the display contrast as needed.

Backlight Bright Default: 100%.

Varies the amount of light on the display.

Choose a lower % setting to reduce intensity.

Backlight Default: On.

Choose Off to eliminate backlighting.

LCD Delay Default: 30 seconds.

Increase or decrease (in 10-second increments) the pause before

the setup display turns off.

For further information about house codes, refer to “Why would you

situation underlined 

Matches the display text to language selected for use on the 

system. This match should occur automatically.*

If it does not, select this item to initiate a language download from the 

Indicates which version of the PERSONAL

music center II software

is installed currently.

Feature Possible settings19

With just your RoomMate

speaker system set up in one Bose

link room, the PERSONAL

music center should remain set to Room Code I, as shown (Figure 13).

Room Code I setting on the

However, to use more than one PERSONAL

music center II, or with other LIFESTYLE

system remotes in your home, they all need to have different room codes.

When to change the room code

• If you have set up other Bose

link rooms already. There are 14 room codes in addition to

• If you prefer to use your PERSONAL

music center II in the main room, in addition to the

primary remote control, it must be set for Room A.

music center II and your RoomMate speaker must have identical room

codes. Like the PERSONAL

music center II, the RoomMate speaker system is set at the

factory for Room I. If you change this setting for any reason, you must also change the

music center II to the same room code.

To learn how to choose a different room code, see “To change settings for a feature” on

For more room code details, refer to the operating guide that came with your LIFESTYLE

Why would you change the house code?

music center II is set at the factory with a house code identical to the fac-

tory setting on other LIFESTYLE

systems and remote controls. If you have not changed the

house code setting in your LIFESTYLE

system, there is no need to change that code in your

system radio frequency (RF) remote has a long range and the ability to pene-

trate walls. Therefore, the signals from a remote in one home can possibly reach and affect

the operation of a LIFESTYLE

system in another. Changing the house code for the system

and all the remotes used with it avoids possible conflict.

To learn how to choose a different house code, see “To change settings for a feature” on

For more details on the system house code, refer to the operating guide included with

system is playing in the main room, you can use your PERSONAL

music center II in another room to play a completely different choice from that same system.

The system provides this choice by employing two independent audio streams to deliver the

sound. So, while the Audio 1 stream fills the main room with spine-tingling DVD special

effects, you can move to another room and switch to FM radio on the other stream.

music center II is set at the factory to control the Audio 2 steam, you

can easily change it to Audio 1 – the stream that delivers sound in the main room.

For example, there may be times when you don’t want to hear what is playing in one of your

link rooms. Without disturbing the person enjoying sound on the Audio 2

stream there, you can switch to Audio 1, which may not otherwise be in use. This option also

allows people in different rooms to use the uMusic

system with two different presets

To learn how to choose a different audio stream, see “To change settings for a feature” on

SYSTEM Performance at your command

By pressing , you turn on your PERSONAL

music center II to the last source selected on

the selected audio stream. Select a different source by pressing

down on the display to highlight the preferred source. Then press in on the center bar (

to confirm your selection.

Use the buttons shown in Figure 14 as you listen. Your options will vary according to the

source that is playing.

Buttons to use while

listening to a source

•Press to Seek backward or Play

• Press and hold to Fast reverse

• Press and hold to Set a preset

• Press to Play/Pause

• Press and hold to Stop

• Press to Seek forward or Play next track

• Press and hold to Fast forward

Playing stored music

To listen to your stored music, press the uMusic

system, if it is off, and begins to play stored tracks.

intelligent playback system is possible only on LIFESTYLE

systems, and only after CDs are stored in the system. For details on how to store CDs, refer to

system operating manual.

The display on your PERSONAL

music center II provides information about the music play-

L Title and Artist playing

Stored music preset number 

and assigned name (if any)

Searchable catalog of stored music

• Check to be sure that the uMusic system preset currently selected is the one you want.

Presets, for use by different people or assigned for specific themes, help the system match

its music selections to preferences associated with that preset.

Refer to your LIFESTYLE

38 or 48 system Operating Guide for detailed information on the

uMusic intelligent playback system, the importance of presets, and how the system knows what

2. Move up or down to highlight the preferred preset and press in on the center bar

confirm the new selection.

This returns to the original display screen.

• To see more information on the current track:

Press in on the center bar

• To stop text from moving across the display:

Press in and hold the center bar

. Press again to resume movement.

To simply listen and enjoy:

No particular action is required. You may want to simply listen and respond to the music as

you normally do. For this, use the circular button sets on the music center II.

In order to... Do this...

Tell the system your strong reaction to

Press the minus (–) button if you are not in the

mood for or do not like this song.

Press the plus (+) button if you especially like this

Play more tracks like the one playing

Play the whole CD that this track came

Play the tracks in the Playlist... Press Playlist.

Delete this track from the Playlist... While listening to the Playlist, press and hold

Add this track to the Playlist... While listening to a track in uMusic, Encore or

Whole CD play modes, but not in the Playlist,

press and hold Playlist.

Let the system pick the tracks for you... Press uMusic to exit the Encore, Whole CD, or

Hear this track again... Press Repeat.

Hear the music playing in a different

Press Shuffle while in Whole CD, Playlist, or

Encore play mode. Otherwise, it has no effect.

Pause the music... Press

Resume play where the music

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Searching the library of stored music

You may want to locate other tracks in your collection, which is easy to do using the display

While listening to the Stored source, press the right arrow button to see the library search

Artist: - All artists-

Album: - All albums-

Track: - All tracks-

16 albums / 221 tracks

To search and use what you find

1. Move up or down to highlight the category you want to use to search the library. The 

• Genre: one of 19 music types that describe stored tracks.

• Artist: the primary performer or group

• Album: name of the disc

• Track: title of the track

Scan forward through the current

Scan backward through the current

Skip to the beginning of this track... Press

Or, tip down on the center bar

Skip to the beginning of the previous

Skip this track... Tip up on the center bar

Tip up and hold to skip more tracks.

Return to a previous track... Tip down on the center bar

Tip down and hold to skip more tracks.

In order to... Do this...24

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2. Press in on the center bar

to see the possible choices in that category (Figure 17).

Results of the search for

artists in all genres Cancel PlaySelect ArtistGenre: Rock / PopArtist: The Beatles Album: - All albums -

Track: - All tracks -

16 albums / 221 tracks - All artists - ABBA Beatles, TheBee Gees, TheBig Audio Dynam...Cure, The [Ok]

3. Move up or down to make a selection.

4. Press in on the center bar

to confirm the selection and return to the category list.

• Or, move right to play your selection and continue browsing the choices for this 

• Or, move left to cancel the selection.

5. Move down the categories and repeat steps 2 through 4 to further narrow your search.

6. Move right to play all tracks in the selected category.

7. When you finish searching, you can move left to return to the Stored music display.

To listen to the radio, select AM or FM from your list of sources. The LIFESTYLE

activates, as needed, and begins play.

The display on your PERSONAL

music center II provides information about the radio station

Station information display Back TuneFM RadioStation FM 103.3 Jump to preset 2

While listening to a station, you have several options.

In order to... Do this...

Tune to a specific station... Move right for FM tuning, then up or down to the station

Tune to the next or previous 

Tip up on the center bar

Tip up and hold to tune more quickly.25

system can store up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations as radio presets. By

assigning a preset number to the stations you like most, you can get to them quickly and 

easily. All of the presets can be used in any of the Bose link rooms.

To assign preset numbers

Most simply, you can let the system assign the next available preset number to the station

• Press and hold the Presets button until a preset number appears on the display next to the

Or, assign a specific preset number to a station by following steps 1 through 5:

1. Press the Presets button to see the list of established presets for FM or AM.

2. Move up or down to highlight the preset you prefer.

3. Move right to select that preset number.

4. Tip up or down on the center bar

to tune in the station you want assigned to the

selected preset number.

5. Press in on the center bar

to confirm the assignment.

Tune to higher or lower 

Move right into station tuning, then tip up or down on the

Tip and hold to tune more quickly.

Tune forward to the next strong

Press and hold to tune quickly and release to stop at the

Tune backward to the next

Press and hold to tune quickly and release to stop at the

In order to... Do this...26

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Playing a CD Make sure there is a CD in the disc tray. The player can then begin to play as soon as you

select CD/DVD from the source list.

The display on your PERSONAL

music center II provides information about the disc and

track playing. The display indicates whether the disc is a regular or MP3 CD (Figure 19).

CD and MP3 CD displays

CD Track 3 of 14 [123... ] Back MP3-CDSong, Title, Artist Name Track 9 of 127 [123... ] • Move up or down to change tracks one by one.

• Press in on and hold the center bar

to see the numeric selection display, where you

can choose the track directly by number (Figure 20).

Numeric selection display Track 1 2 3 Erase Done[Add]Enter number To select a specific track by number

When the numeric selection display appears:

• Move up or down to increase or decrease the highlighted number.

• Press in on the center bar

to confirm the digit and add another.

• Move left to erase a number.

• Move right when you have set the number as you want it.27

Or, simply listen and use the PERSONAL

music center II buttons to choose from the full

range of control options.

In order to... Do this...

Pause the music... Press

Resume play from where the music

Stop and start again at the beginning of

Scan forward through the current track... Press and hold

Scan backward through the current

Skip to the next track... Press

Or, tip up on the center bar

Skip to the beginning of the current track... Press

Skip to the beginning of the previous

Skip quickly forward... Tip up on the center bar

Skip quickly backward... Tip down on the center bar

Select a track by number... Press in on the center bar

Move up or down to change to the first digit of

Press in to confirm the number and move on to

See the list of other sources... Press the left arrow button

Playing a DVD or VCD With a DVD or VCD loaded in the disc tray of the LIFESTYLE

system in your main room,

select CD/DVD from your list of sources. This turns on the player, if it is off, and begins video

The display on your PERSONAL

music center II provides information about the DVD and

• You can move up or down to change chapters (or tracks) one by one, or press the center

to see the screen that allows you to select a chapter (track) by number.

• Or, just listen and use the PERSONAL

music center II buttons to choose from the following

In order to... Do this...

DVDs vary in their content presentation. After

pressing Play the first time, you may see a menu of multi-

ple options. Before the main attraction begins to play, you

may need to press Play a second or even a third time.

Pause the sound... Press

Resume sound at the point of

Stop and start again at the beginning of

Skip to the next chapter (track)... Tip up on the center bar

Tip and hold to skip more than one.

Skip to the beginning of the previous

Tip down on the center bar

Tip and hold to skip more chapters.

(silences temporarily)

Press repeatedly to increase speed.

(silences temporarily)

Press repeatedly to increase speed.

Select a chapter (track) by number... Press and hold the center bar

Then move up or down to change a number and

Listening to other sources

system has connection jacks for other components, like a TV, VCR, and

cable or satellite box, and can select and operate the additional source connected using

Each one of these components also appears in the source list of your PERSONAL

center II. So, once a component in the list has been turned on, you can select and listen to it.

Except for a TV, the PERSONAL

music center II will not turn components connected to

• For a video component, use the up and down arrows

center II to change channels.

Or use numeric entry as described on page 26. You can enter up to 5 digits.

• For other components, you may also be able to seek, pause, and resume play as you can

for a CD or DVD playing on the system. However, this depends on the type and brand of

the connected equipment.

Listening to Your Local Source

The device connected to the AUX IN jack on your RoomMate

speaker is identified as a Local

source in the list of sources on your PERSONAL

music center II display.

“Local” is not an available selection when your PERSONAL

music center II is set for use in

To listen to your local source:

Press Source to see the list of sources.

2. Move up or down to highlight Local and press in on the center bar

This turns on your RoomMate speaker to the volume, play medium (radio, CD, etc.), and pre-

set (if that applies) last selected.

music center II display (Figure 22) offers a generic guide to the actions you

— See Local Device —

• Move up or down to scroll through local selections.

• Move right to change inputs (for audio on your local source, or connected to it).30

doesn’t work as expected

• It could be time to change batteries.

• In some buildings, you may experience “dead spots” when the PERSONAL

music center II will

not operate effectively. If this happens, simply move it a foot or two and try again.

• Make sure the cord that connects the power supply to the LIFESTYLE

(which contains the remote antenna) is vertically oriented, stretched to its full length, and sepa-

rated from other power cords.

• Try moving the LIFESTYLE

media center a few feet to see if this provides a better response.

• You may need an antenna extender, which is described in the LIFESTYLE

• Make sure the RoomMate

speaker is plugged in and the Bose

link cable is connected.

• Make sure you select a source on WKH3(5621$/

• Make sure the house code setting for the PERSONAL

music center II matches the house code

in the primary remote. Unless you changed it, the house code setting in both should be 0.

• Make sure the PERSONAL

music center II room code setting matches the RoomMate speaker

Intermittent response from the

mands from the PERSONAL

• It could be time to change batteries.

music center II to see if the problem is caused by “dead spots” in the

• You may need an antenna extender, which is described in the LIFESTYLE

Your system turns on or off unex-

pectedly or other tuning changes

occur when no buttons on the

• Check to see if someone in the main room is using the primary remote and is experiencing 

the same problem. If not, you may be experiencing a control conflict with another nearby 

system. Changing the house code may solve the problem.

• Refer to your LIFESTYLE

operating guide for details on when and how to change the house

Audio 1 stream doesn’t work • If you are using an older Bose product, which is not Bose link compatible, you may be limited to

the Audio 2 stream only.

Cannot hear my external source • Make sure cable from the external device is connected to the AUX IN jack.

• Make sure the external device is turned on.

• Turn up the volume on the external device.31

To clean your RoomMate

powered speaker or PERSONAL

music center II, wipe the enclo-

sure using a soft dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the grille on the speaker.

• DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.

• DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.

Contacting customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose

Customer Service. See the address

and phone number list included with your LIFESTYLE

powered speaker and PERSONAL

music center II are covered by a trans-

ferable limited warranty. See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill

out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your

powered speaker PERSONAL

Weight with batteries installed

audio externe (source

4 piles AA (IEC-LR6)