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1. o ooooocoocororenerr tee 41 Changing remote control switch settings 0 0 0 ccc tetas 41 Protecting and caring for your system oocccco eee 42 Setting up a second room with sound ooo 43 Bose link compatible products make it easy nuunuu 43 Bose link remote switch settings 0 cece ete 44 Troubleshooting rotar Sie ee nen aces Pade a ele Gee ie A Ede pena 45 Contacting Customer Service senas eed Bae Saeed a Bed ee eed aa a ee a ee aay 47 Limited warranty ac ci a nn sen hem AREA AE wack gla E Pa IS Gre Rane wal por pace A ea eG 47 ACCESS OMICS tarta rre ida enced tices thd ll lat aaa dele albedo auth Arda 48 Technical information dd we Ae 48 INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system with HDMI connectivity and automatic video switching Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE system design this elegant and easy to use system delivers superior performance for both music and video program content Introducing the VS 2 video enhancer The Bose VS 2 video enhancer included with your system allows you to connect multiple video sources to your LIFESTYLE DVD system With the VS 2 correctly installed a single button press selects the source video and audio at the same time The VS 2 video enhancer e Incorporates HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface technology to help maximize your home theater experience e Provides HD
2. Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance With a plasma screen TV turned on the LIFESTYLE remote behaves erratically Momentarily disconnect the video cable composite S video or component and see if remote performance improves If performance improves the problem may be remedied by obtaining ferrite chokes and placing them on the cable to draw away the interference To purchase the chokes contact Bose Customer Service for assistance System turns on by itself or behaves erratically Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby LIFESTYLE system See Changing remote control switch settings on page 41 Radio does not work Make sure antennas are connected properly Move AM antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the media center Adjust antenna position to improve reception Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position Move antennas farther from media center TV or other electronic equipment Select another station You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations The disc does not play After pressing the CD DVD button wait a few seconds before pressing Play Make sure the disc is properly inserted label side up Eject the disc and try loading it again The CD may be dirty See Cleaning discs on page 43 Try another CD The CD may be defective o
3. remote to control Brand name CBL SAT Code Identifies the IR code that works with your CBL SAT device VCR Device Identifies what type of device is connected to the VCR input VCR DVR Cable DVR Satellite DVR DVD DVD recorder DVD DVR TV DVD VCR Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name VCR Code Identifies the IR code that works with your VCR device AUX Device Identifies which type of device is connected to the AUX input CD Changer DVR DVD DVD Recorder DVD DVR HDTV TV TV DVD VCR Cable DVR Cable Satellite DVR Satellite TV AUX Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name AUX Code Identifies the IR code that works with your AUX device 32 USING SYSTEM MENUS TV Control TV default AUX VCR CBL SAT Determines which device is controlled and displayed when the TV source is selected Remote Version Record ABC Teletext Determines the functions assigned to the Library button and the four buttons at the bottom of the remote Default functions for your remote are identified by the symbol appearing above the Library button Record ABC functions Teletext functions Refer to pages 9 and 11 for a full description of each button function IR Control On Teach Off System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught to operate the system System send
4. 2 Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol the last feature in the menu Figure 4 If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu move to it to see the other attributes that are not currently shown J e ES 3 Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want from 10 to 90 minutes Note Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90 minute option turns off the sleep timer 4 Press Enterto confirm your selection 5 Press Exit or Settings on the LIFESTYLE remote control to leave the menu When the time you set elapses sleep timer turns off the system and the TV if it is on and resets itself to zero For the TV to turn off automatically the system must sense that it is on This is contingent on your use of the supplied TV sensor For information on installing and testing the TV sensor refer to your Installation Guide CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components You can control most brands of external components such as TVs cable satellite boxes and VCR DVRs using your LIFESTYLE remote control After you make the proper menu selections for each component you want to control the LIFESTYLE remote serves as a universal remote for most of your component operations Setting the remote to control each component Figure 5 Preview of Remote features in the System menu Your LIFESTYLE system includes an IR infrared emitterthat sends out sign
5. HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS with the VS 2 Video Enhancer Operating Guide SAFETY INFORMATION A A CE xX Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features Please save this guide for future reference Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton WARNINGS To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture e 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 products use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE D CHARGE i LECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU DO NOT REMOVE COVER ORIBACK L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR AUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PI CE POUVANT TRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENT
6. 2 On the remote control press and hold the O number button until the message PRESET ERASED appears briefly on the media center display Removal is then complete To reassign a preset to a different station 1 Tune to the station preferred 2 On the remote control press and hold the preset number button s you choose to re assign to that station Using the headphone jack For private listening you can connect headphones to the jack which is located on the right side of the media center Figure 3 Media center views Right Front side K Right side view Front view Note Connecting headphones mutes all main room speakers Using the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE system automatically in 10 to 90 minutes depending on the time you select You can do this in the Settings menu for any source that is selected Note If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 35 In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen ZAN move around and make changes IOR by using the selection buttons XT 19 SYSTEM OPERATION Figure 4 Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menu 20 To set the timer On both the media center display and the TV on screen menu the same actions apply 1 Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE remote to enter the source Settings menu
7. Adjusts volume by frequency band to moderate the difference between dialogue and special effects Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others Mono Decoding See Note 2 On default Off Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry which processes mono audio one channel programs into five speaker sound Videostage 5 disengaged Video Resolution See Notes 1 amp 3 480 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Lists video output resolutions supported by your TV The optimal resolution for your TV is listed as the active setting unless you change it Image View See Note 1 Normal default Gray Bars Stretch Zoom Adds a vertical gray bar to the left and right side of the image Stretches the image horizontally to fit the screen Increases image size horizontally and vertically to fit the screen No effect on image Audio 1 1 See Note 2 1 default 2 Both Plays audio content of selected soundtrack s For example the content of the second soundtrack may be a second language rae 00 AR SD Progressive Scan Off default Sends interlaced video 480i or 576i to the TV See Note 4 On Sends progressive video 480p or 576p to the TV Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses om 10 90 Notes 1 This feature appears in the menu only if you connected the VS 2 to your TV using an 40 HDMI connection 2 This feature appears in the menu
8. Media center aior cad parity Aad o a da de a DA a dra E E a 12 Conti 2 cts re O eee Lie Dad 12 Dis play Wind OW Lia a da WAL ed E A eee A dE nde de di 13 SYSTEM OPERATION 14 Initial pointers to get you Started irane oa a e a eet 14 TO turran YOUFSYSTEM cis A ai aa dS 14 To turn on the TV or other external components oococccco eee 14 TO Water aDV Did a dt e EE 14 To adjust what you hear or see oo ocooc tte eee 14 USING System SOURCES e 3a nea bee edd A ee ge ded se AA Rae ene eG ad 15 PAYING a DM Diir aa Oo ath Sek ND a O EA Sele A o el aaa a had NO ote e UCR coe he aaa 15 Using DYD parental Controls sesser aeeti e td een dee eld ah bee ee oak SA OS a ad 16 PAVING A EDi iatucta nadaa hear Uh once BUCA ch a ah ancy dE cage nb LA Me AM a dado a Eje eee 16 USING the radio x9 4 08 a A RA bg PREG TEN AA Sore ae wea Gre hana a SG 18 Setting removing or reassigning radio station presets 00 cece 18 Using the headphone jack 23y ie vate ar ek ee ee Baie ee lee ania ad Le id Ae wha S 19 Usingithe sleep timer metrima A bot eine ed ete eles e kets Ss ae 19 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 21 Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other COMPONEN fea ails a ware ee a etna a eee a aa te ap 21 Setting the remote to control each component 0 0 0 ccc tetas 21 FORE VW CONO ao au Boa acta Aa ace ad de a Apa aed OU cabal ra dal a Rian ih Ae hase dian ec 21 Forcable satellite control ocio eee Yah ed Sad bee bl aed Vb e ee a 23 F
9. NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y OPTICAL INPUT SPDIF digital mapped to input FM ANTENNA 750 AM ANTENNA 12uH TV SENSOR Scan frequency sensing 48 Media center outputs REFERENCE SPEAKERS MAIN and BOSE LINK Variable audio user selectable AUDIO OUT L and R fixed audio 2 Vrms maximum DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT SPDIF 15 to 21 dbm COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vo p with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y VS 2 inputs 2 HDMI CBL SAT and VCR 3 Component video 3 S Video 3 Composite video VS 2 outputs 1 HDMI 1 Component video 1 S Video 1 Composite video Remote control range 65 ft 20 m Dimensions weights Media center 15 8 W x 11 0 D x 3 5 H 40 1 cm x 27 9 cm x 8 9 cm Cube array speakers 3 1 W x 4 0 D x 6 2 H 7 9 cm x 10 2 cm x 15 7 cm Jewel Cube speakers 2 2 W x 3 2 D x 4 4 H 5 6 cm x 8 1 cm x 11 2 cm Acoustimass module 8 0 W x 21 7 D x 13 0 H 20 7 cm x 55 2 cm x 33 2 cm VS 2 15 6 W x 4 8 D x 1 6 H 39 6 cm x 12 1 cm x 4 0 cm Finish Media center Brushed aluminum Cube speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer VS 2 Diecast aluminum 8 2 lb 3 7 kg 2 4 lb 1 1 kg 1 0 Ib 0 5 kg 26 2 Ib 11 9 kg 2 5 lb 1 13 kg 49 305449 MTUI BE Better sound through researcho 2007 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168
10. Adjustments to system properties are typically those you make only once If your system already operates just as you want there is no need to make such adjustments However for some installation options changes to the System menu may be required This is simply to make the system fully compatible and convenient for your setup One example is the adjustments made so the remote control works with any components that are externally connected to the system How to enter the System menu By pressing the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control you call up the System menu This menu appears on your TV screen only not on the media center display However if you do NOT see this menu Make sure your TV is turned on Make sure to select the TV Video Input that connects to the VS 2 Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control What it shows you When the System menu appears the first property on the left Audio is prominent and the preview screen displays those property features However as you move across to the right different properties become prominent At the far right you reach the DVD Lock property and its preview list of features Note Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause Properties Elements of the system Remote Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options Features Submenus Controlling your TV set under each property I Controlling your CBL
11. B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Canada only e If applicable the radio communication device incorporated into this apparatus meets all requirements of the Industry Canada standard RSS 310 Canada only This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC The remote control conforms to the RTTE Directive 99 5 EC The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www Bose com static compliance index html Please dispose of used batteries properly following any local regulations Do not incinerate 2007 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission For additional copyright trademark patent and licensing information please refer to pages at the back of this book CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SYSTEM CONTROLS SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES USING SYSTEM MENUS CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS REFERENCE INTRODUCTION 5 WEICOME it a E y RA A A EA ANTAS 5 Introducing the VS 2 video enhancer o oooocccc eee 5 Types of discs you can use with this system 1 tee 5 Glossary of terms seh sei etd fe ely hace OH teal ph eee aes Geta ta nae eta etna ne bee Edney he GaSe ats CR 6 SYSTEM CONTROLS 8 Remote control DUMONS s int eue say whe ida viel bie At Diets eed le 8 Getting good remote control range and response 1 ete 11
12. SAT receiver Controlling your VCR or video recorder Controlling your AUX device Setting a TV channel control device Selecting a remote control version Setting IR control Preview screen Inactive display ran a d pnavigate g pselect Navigation cue Select Action to take Which remote control buttons to use 27 USING SYSTEM MENUS Audio options Figure 10 Preview of audio features English How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown Move right to see a preview of features under each property E Press the down arrow or Enter to select and activate that property screen Note When activated the screen changes from a preview of features to a list of the specific options you may choose to alter for that property e In the active list press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want Press Enter or the left arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the fea tures column e Repeat these steps for each change you want to make e Press Exit to leave the System menu Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control The Audio tab is selected and you can see a preview of audio features Press Enter to move into the active list of audio options o pE Audio Select Audio to adjust these system opti
13. Started in your Installation Guide Through use of this advanced feature the LIFESTYLE system self adjusts its audio processing to compensate for the furnishings speaker placement and positions of listeners to provide ideal sound in your main room Video options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of video features and press the Enter button to move into the active list of video options Figure 11 Preview of video features NTE Select Video to adjust these system options TV Power TV Power Status Widescreen TV Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level gp navigate ep select A vd TV Video Format Progressive Scan Video Resolution Persistent Video Settings on TV 29 USING SYSTEM MENUS Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions TV Power Automatic default TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected This feature only works after the TV on off sensor is properly installed Referto Using the TV on off sensor in your Installation Guide Manual TV does not turn on automatically Euro TV responds to SCART connector input TV Power Status TV Not Detected Indicates TV Sensor is not installed or not positioned correctly Indicator only not a setting or TV On Indicates TV Sensor is installed and functioning properly Widescreen TV No default Adjusts your system to work with a normal 4 3 TV screen size Yes
14. 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 electrical shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide Class 1 laser product This CD DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to KLASSA T LASER ERODUKT EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 IEC60825 1 1993 A1 A2 A A CAUTIONS Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Make no modifications to the system or accessories Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety regulatory compliance and system performance and may void the warranty Notes e Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily operable e The product must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreation vehicles or on boats This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Class B emissions e This Class
15. 5 3 Move across the properties to Remote Control to preview these menu options 4 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into that menu Remote Control TV Brand b Select your TV brand fen navigate dep select vd v 21 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 6 TV brand selection 22 5 Identify the TV brand From the list of options that appear select TV Brand Figure 6 e Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand of your TV Press Enter to select the brand Remote Control TV brand Philips Select your TV brand Press and hold the arrow button to scroll faster da 5 M q p navigate O PEA Sr lt z Choose the TV code In the list of options on the left select TV Code e Move right to select the first code e Press the TV On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press that button again Ifthe TV turns off and on you have chosen the right code If the TV does not turn off select another code and press TV On Off two more times When you have chosen the right code press Enter Set the TV to turn on automatically as needed This automatic feature works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off Refer to your Installation Guide for information on installing the sensor To make this choice Move up to the System menu properties and over to Video Figure 7 From the Video options s
16. 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number unless the password is entered Using the lock to apply parental control The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE system lets you restrict viewing of DVDs with certain ratings To activate this feature you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVDs that have a higher rating than your restriction level There are eight levels to choose from matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA as shown in the following table Parental control MPAA Audience setting rating restriction 8 None 7 NC 17 Adult audiences 6 R Mature audiences 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 PG 13 Teenage audiences 3 PG Mature young audiences 2 Most audiences 1 G General For example by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4 you restrict access to videos rated above PG 13 Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the password Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without permission To set the restriction level and passwords With the TV turned on select the proper TV video input for the media center Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control When the System menu appears on the TV screen 1 2 DA OO E Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the
17. Adjusts your system to work with a widescreen 16 9 TV Widescreen DVDs Available only if Widescreen TV is set to No Normal default Modified DVD video reformats as needed to fit a 4 3 TV screen DVD video does not reformat automatically Video Connector Not applicable for systems with the VS 2 video enhancer Video Black Level Normal default Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs Extended Reduces screen black level appropriate for certain TVs TV Video Format NTSC US Correct for NTSC US standard monitors PAL EUROPE Correct for PAL European standard monitors MULTISTANDARD Proper only for a TV that supports multiple formats NTSC and PAL Progressive Scan Not applicable for systems with the VS 2 video enhancer Video Resolution Available only if the TV to VS 2 connection is HDMI Adjustable default Fixed Allows changing the video resolution for the CD DVD CBLeSAT VCR and AUX sources Refer to the Settings menu for each source Video resolution changes are not allowed Persistent Video Disabled default Enabled Your TV screen goes blank when you select an audio source FM AM or CD CBLeSAT VCR or AUX video output remains on your TV screen when you Select an audio source FM AM or CD Settings on TV Yes default No Settings menu appears on your TV screen and the media center display for the CBLeSAT VCR
18. CBL SAT Analog Input Level component to match the system s internal FM and CD levels CBL SAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level ADAPTIiQ Off default No ADAPTIQ audio calibration performed On Uses ADAPTIQ system adjustments established using Disc 2 Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments when this selection is followed within 5 seconds by pressing the Erase button on the media center control panel Expansion Protocol Change this only if instructed in the owner s guide supplied with your Bose link remote control Bose link default Legacy Communicates only with Bose link compatible products in other areas or rooms of your house Allows the system to communicate with Bose legacy products like Wave radios or Wave radio CDs which pre date Bose link com patibility and with some non Bose products in other areas or rooms of your house CBLeSAT VCR Audio Available only ifthe TV to VS 2 connection is HDMI Bose 5 1 default TV Stereo Allows you to hear cable satellite or VCR audio in Bose 5 1 surround sound Sends 2 channel HDMI audio from your cable box satellite receiver or VCR to your TV speakers Elimination of ADAPTIQ system adjustments is NOT automatically reversible Restoring these adjustments requires performing the ADAPTIQ audio calibration system again using Disc 2 For information on how to use this process refer to Getting
19. For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to DVD settings options on page 37 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 Using DVD parental controls The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE system allows you to restrict access by locking any DVD movies that you find inappropriate for members of your family Before you can use this feature you need to choose a password and a level of restriction matched to movie rating levels as found in the System menu To learn more about parental controls refer to DVD Lock options on page 33 Note Refer to Troubleshooting on page 45 if you have trouble with a password Playing a CD Press CD DVD to select the CD player If the system is off this will turn it on and begin play ing a CD loaded in the disc tray To load a disc 1 On the media center lift the door and press Open Close to expose the disc tray 2 Insert the audio CD into the tray 3 On the media center press Open Close again to retract the disc tray Play begins automatically 16 Your remote control options When you want to Pause a CD Resume play of a paused CD Stop a CD Clear continuously scrolling track information for an MP3 CD only from the media center display Go to the next track Go to the beginning of the current track Go to a previou
20. LeSAT Selects the cable box or satellite receiver that is connected to your LIFESTYLE system Turns the system on if it was off On Off Turns your cable or satellite box on and off if the remote is set to control it VCR Selects the VCR that is connected to yourLIFESTYLE system Turns the system on if it was off i On Off Turns your VCR on and off if the remote is set to control it Note You may set the LIFESTYLE remote to control your TV cable or satellite box or VCR and turn these devices on or off For details refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 21 SYSTEM CONTROLS Depending on the remote you have the button above the Settings button per BOSE forms one of the following functions O D GID o rE 0000 O aX 2 ALC Wwe System If Record ABC functions appears below this button and you select a video source When using an HDMI connection to a widescreen TV 16 9 pressing this button skips through Image View settings Gray Bars Stretch Zoom and Normal see Image View in TV settings options on page 39 e For other video connection types and TVs pressing this button switches the aspect ratio of your TV picture between 4 3 and 16 9 widescreen This feature works only if your TV has this function and your LIFESTYLE remote is set up to control your TV If e Teletext functions appears below this button and you select the TV so
21. MI component S Video and composite video connections e Converts lower quality video input formats composite or S Video up to higher quality video output formats component and HDMI e Makes your system compatible with HDTV and progressive scan TV formats Types of discs you can use with this system Your system is engineered to play the disc types listed below some of which are identified by corresponding logos CD R CD RW or CD ROM Video DVDS 2 e MP3 CDs created with Video CDs VCDs ZA All tracks burned in a single closed VIDEOCD session DVD R or DVD RW Use of 1509660 disc format compact Each file named with an mp3 Audio CDs disc extension and no other periods SACD content if it is CD compatible File tags no higher than ID3 ID3v2 Any difficulties experienced in playing compatible CDs or DVDs may be related to the rates at which data was recorded to the disc or to the optical characteristics of the recording device used Note Regarding copy protection Music and other content may be protected by international and domestic copyright laws and may contain specific restrictions on use and or reproduction Please respect the rights of the artists and other copyright holders INTRODUCTION Glossary of terms A Check DVDs for region number compatibility For a DVD disc to be compatible with a player their respective region numbers must match These numbers are assigned by the geographic re
22. R DVR to record For AUX control Ifyou have a component connected to the AUX inputs on your LIFESTYLE system you can set your LIFESTYLE remote to control it although on and off control is not an option If you do not have a component connected to AUX you can still control another device by selecting it from the list of AUX device choices Changer Satellite Cable DVR TV or VCR To exercise this control you must press the AUX source button first Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Follow the AUX process below Turn on your component Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the VS 2 Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press AUX and continue 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select AUX Device Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand In the menu options on the left select AUX Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand e Press Enter to select the brand 3 Choose the device code From the menu options on the left select AUX Code e Move right to select the first code e Press the Play or Channel Track up button on the LIFESTYLE remote control If the component responds press other buttons to make sure important functions on the component also wo
23. TV and AUX source selections Settings menu only appears on the media center display for the CBLeSAT VCR TV and AUX source selections 30 English Media center options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of media center features Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus Figure 12 Preview of media center features USING SYSTEM MENUS Media Center Select Media Center to adjust these system options Display Brightness 17 Display Language Optical Source Digital Audio Output Tuner Spacing Restore Settings Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions Display Brightness 4 default 1to 7 Media center display lights with a midrange brightness Darkens or lightens the media center display 7 brightest Display Language English default Dansk Deutsch Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Svenska On screen display menus appear in the selected language Optical Source None default TV VCR CBL SAT AUX No digital signal received via optical cable Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source Note Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connections to optical only No digital coax connection signal will be processed Digital Audio Output Original default PCM No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio jacks Inc
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25. als from the front of the music center to each component that your LIFESTYLE remote is set to control This allows you to turn on those sources which are in the room with the media center and make basic selections from them It may take more than one try Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes After selecting one code your remote may turn your TV cable or satellite box or VCR on and off successfully However if you cannot change channels or initiate other features using the remote you may want to continue testing device codes until you find one that provides greater control After trying a few codes if your component still does not respond reposition the component slightly Note IR signals must reach each component for a reliable test of the IR code settings A good way to succeed is by using the supplied IR emitter cable positioning it in front of each component as you use the LIFESTYLE remote to turn it on and off If you have not yet installed the emitter see Using the IR emitter in your Installation Guide For TV control Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Use the TV remote to turn on the TV Be sure to select the TV video input that connects to the VS 2 video enhancer Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control 1 Press TV to select the TV source 2 Press System The System menu will appear on the TV screen Figure
26. annel distribution of radio signals FM only Mono Stereo RDS Info Off default Displays station and program information aay i l TE FM only and On as available from Radio Data System available only outside the U S 5 Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected 10 90 time elapses TV settings options for VCR CBL SAT and AUX The settings below affect programs on the TV even when the source of the program is VCR CBL SAT or AUX There are no separate settings menus for these sources Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions SA o med gt 3 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing E Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound volume S4 5 to 5 eS Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker volume 5 to 5 a 4 Audio Delay 0 1 2 default Compensates for video processing delays in the VS 2 and the TV ic wat i A 3 to 8 forthe purpose of synchronizing audio to video 0 No delay 2 default for the VS 2 3 8 adds 30 milliseconds per step to compensate for the TV delay Movie EQ Off default On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper movie soundtrack El See Note 2 reproduction 39 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Icon Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions Range Compression See Note 2 Off default On
27. arch backward or forward Select a different option offered on the DVD Press a CY again or gt C Then gt to resume play where the movie stopped Or C twice to stop and reset Then gt to restart at the beginning of the DVD Channel up Track Chapter chama 4 down twice Track Chapter a while the chapter you want to repeat plays 0 sx G1 for the motion rate control bar to appear Press again to adjust the rate of the search and set the direction O to view the menu shown at the beginning of the ove Me DVD Use the left right up or down arrows to reach the menu item you want and press Enter to make that selection 15 SYSTEM OPERATION To repeat a segment of the DVD that is playing To replay a segment of the DVD several times you can choose the AB repeat option in the TV Settings menu as follows 1 Press Setting and move down the list of options until you reach the AB icon 2 Press Enter to activate this selection The letters a b appear in a highlighted box to the right of the menu list 3 Press Enter at a point in the DVD where you want to begin or end the segment The a changes to A confirming your action 4 Move backward or forward to the next point that defines the segment 5 Press Enter The b changes to B to confirm that you have defined the segment The repeat of that segment begins Repeat continues until you press the Enter or Stop button y Note
28. at connects the power supply to the VS 2 and the VS 2 to the media center contains an antenna for your RF remote For good range itis VERY important that you extend this cord to its full length and keep it away from other system cables Placing the power supply on the floor well below the media center puts the cord in a vertical orientation which is optimum Note When using a plasma screen TV keeping the media center power supply as far from the TV as is practical improves remote range If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote it could be time to change the batteries For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them refer to Replacing the remote control batteries on page 41 In some buildings there may be dead spots where remote control signals are not effective If this happens move the remote a foot or two and try again If this does not help move the media center a few feet to see if a new location provides better response If the batteries are not dead and your efforts to avoid dead spots are in vain you may need an antenna extender To contact Bose for more information or to order the extender refer to the contact list included with the system 11 SYSTEM CONTROLS Media center The disc tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media center To the right of the system controls is the display window Figure 1 Ay CAUTION Pressi
29. at disc Pa OO Ol El Camera Angle lof Determines the angle used for a movie scene of the camera angles available on the disc A B Repeat a b Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and A B end points are defined For details refer to page 16 Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected time om 10 90 elapses Notes 1 This feature appears in the menu only if you connected the VS 2 to your TV using an HDMI connection 2 This feature appears in the menu only if you set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu 3 This feature appears in the menu only if you set Video Resolution to Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu 4 This feature appears in the menu only if you connected the VS 2 to your TV using a Component video connection Tuner settings options FM or AM radio There are different settings menus for AM and FM You can adjust the settings differently for each Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing FaR Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound NEI 5 to 5 volume At Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center volume ENA 5 to 5 O Output Mode Auto default Sets ch
30. ce Capable of supplying up to 14 additional rooms with Bose quality sound one LIFESTYLE system can fill your entire living space with music Bose link compatible products make it easy As an option to provide sound throughout your home or even outdoors the Bose link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other rooms These include the Bose link AL8 homewide wireless audio link You can use it with the Wave music system 3 2 1 Series Il or 3 2 1 GS Series ll systems the LIFESTYLE RoomMate powered speakers and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out We also offer amplifiers of different power ratings plus the proper cables and adapters to connect it all together With the purchase of a Bose link remote control for each additional room managing your whole house music system becomes quick and easy It s a simple matter to preset each remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive 43 REFERENCE 44 For added versatility you may prefer using a PERSONAL music center II to control the sound in your other rooms Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams instantly this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently playing and what other listening options you have Regardless of which ones you choose each Bose link compatible product includes detailed instructi
31. ct CBL SAT Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand In the menu options on the left select CBL SAT Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand e Press Enter to select the brand 23 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 24 3 Choose the device code From the menu options on the left select CBL SAT Code e Move right to select the first code e Press the CBL SAT On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press the button again If the cable or satellite box turns off and on you have chosen the right code If not select another code and press the CBL SAT On Off button two more times When you have chosen the right code press Enter Press System or Exit to leave the System menu When you complete these settings you can use CBL SAT On Off to turn on your cable or satellite source and use other LIFESTYLE remote buttons to operate it If you have both a cable and satellite box use AUX to connect the second device and to select it as the source For VCR or other video recorder control The list of VCR brands and codes include selections for DVRs or PVRs and DVD recorders as well By following the instructions below you can set the remote to control one or the other but not both If you have both a VCR and a DVR set up one as VCR and the other as AUX Follow the VCR process below Turn on your VCR or other vide
32. e volume of the current source Pressing raises the volume and unmutes the source playing if muted in the current room only Pressing lowers the volume Stops music except FM AM or video play For DVDs and VCDs only the system bookmarks where the disc stopped so you can resume play there Pressing again clears the bookmark Pauses music except FM AM or video play Starts music except FM AM or video play Moves backward or forward in video Displays a control bar to adjust the speed of this movement Moves to the previous or next CD track or strong radio station When pressed and held scans backward or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc Randomly plays music from a CD Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves back a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Repeats the current music selection Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves ahead a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Selects a radio station preset DVD chapter CD track or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed Skips to the channel last selected on TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if applicable when the remote is set up to control your components Displays or exits the TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR information on the TV screen if the remote is set up to cont
33. eed to connect the external IR emitter included with your system to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear panel of the media center See IR emitter cable as an option in your Installation Guide Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly e Reposition the TV on off sensor on the back of your TV Or check the SCART connector if you use one e Verify that the TV on off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under Video in the System menu TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings Inthe System menu make sure the Video format is set to NTSC U S standard or PAL European standard Inthe Settings menu make sure the SD Progressive Scan setting is off unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV You forgot your password Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls Then create a new password Contacting Customer Service Limited warranty For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address sheet included in the carton This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system IMPORTANT Please register your product right away Registering your product entitles you to receive free system upgrades to k
34. eep your product performing optimally It also allows us to send you information about new products and special offers from Bose Follow the instructions on your Product Registration card to register by mail on the Internet or by phone Its quick and easy Be sure to register before installing this product Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights 47 REFERENCE Accessories For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands additional remote controls and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers contact your Bose dealer or call Bose Customer Service See the address and phone number list included with your system Technical information Media center power pack power rating USA Canada 120V 0 55A 50 60 Hz 33VDC 1 1A International 220 240V 0 30A 50 60 Hz 33VDC 1 1A Dual voltage 115 230V7 0 55A 50 60 Hz 33VDC 1 1A Speaker system power rating USA Canada 100 120V5 50 60 Hz 350W International 220 240V 50 60 Hz 350W Dual voltage 100 120 220 240V 50 60 Hz 350W VS 2 power rating 9W Frequency U S Canada 27 145 MHz EU Other 40 685 MHz RF field strength lt 80dBuV m 3 meters average Media center inputs AUX 2Vrms maximum CBL SAT 2Vrms maximum VCR 2Vrms maximum TV 2Vrms maximum DIGITAL SPDIF 1 each for TV VCR TAPE and AUX COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL format 1Vp p with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO
35. elect TV Power e Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select a different setting Euro Connector European default Automatic Manual US default Press the Enter button CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 7 Changing the TV Power TV Power Automatic The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source 3 navigate dex select BOSE lt 7 hed 8 Notice the TV Power Status TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working TV Not Detected means the TV sensor if installed is not connected or not positioned properly e Press System or Exit to leave the System menu For cable satellite control The cable box or satellite receiver that is connected your LIFESTYLE system is the one you should select So when you press the CBL SAT source button and the On Off button below it you are operating that device Ifyou own both a cable box and satellite receiver use the AUX option to designate the sec ond device brand and code Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Follow the cable or satellite process below Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver that is connected to your LIFESTYLE system Turn on the TV Using the LIFESTYLE remote control press CBLeSAT and follow these steps 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu sele
36. es a radio station preset 3 o Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers if they are muted Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source Store When the system is off resets the remote control house code In combination with the Enter button advances through and selects system settings on the media center display Figure 2 Sample of information that appears on the media center display SYSTEM CONTROLS Display window The media center display window indicates the state of the system including which source is playing program details and what option if any is selected Figure 2 STORED 0 22 Pl TRACK 6 10 CDi When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display they may scroll to reveal information that does not fit in the two lines available Light indicators Sleep Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically Settings Shows when the source Settings menu is selected Shuffle Shows when tracks from a CD Playlist or Library search are playing in random order Repeat Shows when the track playing is set to play again Disc Shows when a Selected action applies to the tracks on a disc Track Shows when a selected action applies to one track only 0 Lights briefly when a remote control command is received 13 SYSTEM OPERATION Initial pointers to get you started 14 Scanning the following tips may prove worthwh
37. for that source The menu appears on the media center display and will appear on your TV screen as well if the TV is turned on and the proper Video Input for the media center is selected Note To see the Settings menu only on the media center display set the Settings on TV option to No in the System menu Referto Video options on page 29 As the settings appear on the media center display Figure 15 press the down button on the remote to see more options 7C ENTER CHANNEL 4 SLEEP TIMER OFF To see the DVD Settings menu on the TV screen Figure 16 below turn on the TV and select the TV Video Input for the media center When the list of options is longer than shown a small down or up arrow appears at the bottom of the list to indicate where to move to see more options Source Inuse Description What to do Feature name or to expect Full identity Center Channel Features Identity cons Setting Navigation cue Option chosen Buttons to use To soften the center channel presentation choose a lower setting To focus it choose a higher setting When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen any change you make to settings will be visible there as well as on the media center display 35 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Figure 17 Changing the number of speakers playing 36 How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV
38. gion where the player and disc are sold You can find the region number for your system on the bottom of the media center If you have trouble playing a DVD disc check to see if the region number marked on the disc label or packaging matches the region number of your system A DVD and media center marked for use in Region 1 should display the symbol at right Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when as a rectangular TV image For example if the aspect ratio is 4 3 read as 4 by 3 the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high The standard TV aspect ratios are 4 3 and 16 9 CD R CD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Compact Disc CD Data can be added to a CD R once only and to a CD RW more than once CD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Compact Disc CD which allows no data to be added Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title Component video Also called YPbPr this video signal is split into three parts luminance and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either composite or S video signals This more complex signal also requires the use of component connection jacks which are not available on all televisions or video components Composite video The simplest of three types of video signal which combines rather than separates brightness black and white and color inf
39. ile before using your system Note For information on how to set the remote to operate other components refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 21 To turn on your system Press the On Off button on the remote control OR e Press the media center On Off button OR Press the CD DVD FM AM TV CBL SAT or AUX remote button This turns on the system and selects the source at the same time To turn on the TV or other external components You can use your LIFESTYLE remote to control externally connected components such as your TV cable satellite receiver or VCR Refer to Setting the remote to control each compo nent on page 21 After setting up your remote Turn on the system e Press the remote control button for the source you want To watch a DVD Turn on the system e Be sure to select the video input on your TV that connects to the VS 2 video enhancer Use the LIFESTYLE remote control Input button just below the TVsource button e Put a DVD in the media center tray Press the CD DVD button on the remote To adjust what you hear or see To correct sound problems unexpected boominess harshness thinness or reverberation take time to run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration program if you have not done so For lasting adjustment to system operation for audio video media center remote control or DVD lock use the System menus For details on the changes you can
40. k adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings refer to Tuner settings options FM or AM radio on page 39 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 Setting removing or reassigning radio station presets You can establish presets for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations This enables you to tune in a favorite station quickly There are two ways you can assign presets To set a preset use method A or B below A To assign the next preset number to a station use the media center control panel and follow the next two steps for each station 1 Tune to the preferred station 2 On the media center control panel press the Enter button B To assign a station to a specific number use the LIFESTYLE remote control and follow these steps 1 Tune to the preferred station 2 To assign the station a preset number press and hold that number button For numbers 1 through 9 press a single number and hold it until the display indicates PRESET SET e For numbers 10 through 20 press the first number then press and hold the second number until the display indicates PRESET SET Figure 3 Location of the headphone jack on the media center SYSTEM OPERATION Note Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that number To remove a station preset 1 Tune to the preset number you want to remove
41. make refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 27 For temporary adjustments to the particular source playing like the number of speakers engaged or the turn off timer setting use the on screen Settings menus For details on the changes you can make refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 35 Using system sources SYSTEM OPERATION For instructions on selecting and playing system sources refer to buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise specified Playing a DVD 1 Turn on your TV 2 Press CD DVD to select the DVD player If the system is off this will turn it on 3 On the media center lift the door and press the Open Close button to expose the disc tray 4 Insert a DVD into the tray label side up Be sure the DVD is clean If not refer to Protecting and caring for your system on page 42 5 On the media center press the Open Close button again to retract the disc tray 6 Press Play to begin DVD play You may need to press Play more than once On most DVDs the option to play the main feature is just one of several on screen selections offered Note Not all DVDs offer the same features You can choose subtitles only if the disc provides subtitle information Your remote control options When you want to Pause a DVD movie Resume play Stop a DVD movie Skip to the next chapter Skip to the previous chapter Repeat a chapter Se
42. nd performance from varied media VHS tapes stereo CDs even mono TV programs YPbPr A component analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance components Also referred to as YUV or Y B Y R Y SYSTEM CONTROLS Remote control buttons The advanced radio frequency RF remote control provided with this system works from almost anywhere inside your home with no need to aim it in the direction of the system BOSE CBL SAT Es O P O O O FYO System Exit e Turns the system on and off Selects the last used source Mutes the volume for all connected speakers main and in other rooms Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room cD DvD Selects the built in disc player as source Turns the system on if it was off GzD Selects the built in FM AM radio tuner set to the station last selected Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on Turns the system on if it was off Ew Selects the AUX source connected to your system Turns the system on if it was off Ty TV Selects the TV source that is connected to your LIFESTYLE system Turns the system on if it was off For more information see For TV control on vo page 21 Input Selects different video inputs on the TV if the remote is set to control it Enables you to select the TV input connected to the VS 2 On Off Turns the TV on and of if the remote is set to control your TV CB
43. ng the Open Close button on the media center is the best way to open and retract the disc tray DO NOT press on the tray to make it retract or exert pressure on the front of Figure 1 Front view of the media center On Off Source Volume 4 All Off Enter l v Open Close Erase Store ya 12 the tray while it is moving Doing so can cause the disc player to malfunction An IR infrared signal emitter located under the disc tray enables you to control other components using the LIFESTYLE remote Avoid blocking this emitter so its signal will have a Clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room Front panel door lifts up Disc tray Controls Display window Headphone jack lt IR emitter Controls Four of the media center control panel buttons provide similar control to buttons on the remote control The other five offer unique functionality On Off Turns the system on or off in the main room only Selects the source last used when it turns on the system All Off Turns off the system and all connected speakers in all rooms Opens and closes the disc tray Source Selects the next available sound source in sequence Initiates DVD play when that option is selected from DVD menu options that appear on the TV screen In combination with the Store button advances through and selects system settings on the media center display m 3 mr 1 Erase Remov
44. o recorder Turn on the TV Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press the VCR source button and follow the steps below 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Brand e Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate your brand of VCR or DVR Press Enter to select the brand 3 Choose the device code In the menu options on the left select VCR Code e Move right to select the first code Press the VCR On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press this button again If the VCR or DVR turns off and on you have chosen the right code If not select another code and press VCR On Off two more times When you have chosen the right code press Enter e Press System or Exit to leave the System menu CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES When you complete these settings and select VCR as the source you can now use the VCR On Off button and press Play Pause or Stop and Seek to control your VCR or other video recorder On some DVRs pressing Shuffle and Repeat buttons will allow you to skip back ward or forward quickly Note If your LIFESTYLE remote control has a button with the amp symbol below it the remote also has a record button near the bottom of the remote Use that button to set your VC
45. on Multimedia Interface HDMI is a de facto stan dard interface that delivers clear all digital audio and video through a single cable INTRODUCTION IR An abbreviation for infrared Pertains to the type of remote that sends receives commands on an infrared light beam Letterbox A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4 3 and is shown with black bars above and below the picture MP3 MPEG 1 Layer Ill audio This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording of many hours of music ona single CD MPEG An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group the committee of experts from the audio video and computer industries involved in setting standards for compression of moving images NTSC An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and the label for its video format standard used for televisions in the U S and other countries PAL An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western Europe PCM An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation A common form of digital audio signal Progressive Scan A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass and refreshes the TV image 30x sec Not compatible with all video displays PVR An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording Sometimes used interchangeably with DVR for Digital Video Recording but may include non digital technology as used in VCRs RF remote A remote control that tran
46. only if you set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu 3 This feature appears in the menu only if you set Video Resolution to Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu 4 This feature appears in the menu only if you connected the VS 2 to your TV using a Component video connection Ti REFERENCE System maintenance Figure 18 Installing the remote control batteries Changing batteries is the only regular maintenance required However switches inside the remote battery case can be changed as needed to select a new house code for example Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes purchased for use in other rooms Note For further information on switch settings refer to Changing remote control switch settings below Replacing the remote control batteries Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced Alkaline batteries are recommended 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 18 2 Insert four AAA or IEC LR3 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place AAA batteries 4 Pa Battery ra compartment A Battery gt compartment lt a cover Changing remote control switch settings Each LIFESTYLE
47. ons Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels ADAPTIQ Expansion Protocol pnavigate ep select EME Note Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful Some changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions Bass Compensation 0 default Normal low frequency reproduction 14 to 14 Decreased or increased low frequency reproduction 9 to 6 Range available following ADAPTIQ system calibration Treble Compensation 0 default Normal high frequency reproduction 14 to 14 Decreased or increased high frequency reproduction 9 to 6 Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration Audio Processing Automatic default Standard Bose processing applies Movie EQ Range Compression User Adjustable Allows you to make adjustments to the options Specific to each Mono Decoding sound source after pressing the Settings button while playing any internal or external system sound source 28 USING SYSTEM MENUS TV Analog Input Level Normal default Standard signal level loudness TV Digital Input Level 6 3 3 6 Decreases or increases signal level VCR Analog Input Level adjustable to match the levels of other components VCR Digital Input Level Note You may want to adjust the inputs for each external
48. ons for adding it to your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system For more information on your options orto purchase additional equipment contact your local Bose dealer Or to reach Bose directly refer to the address list included with your system Bose link remote switch settings These settings apply only to remote controls with battery compartment switches AITANA e IEA 12345 12345 e House code switches 1 2 3 and 4 must match those on your main remote C J Consider your choices for Switch 5 COLL LLL Change the switch so the expansion room Sal as stream heard in the main TT D TTT K i 12345 12345 Leave the switch unchanged so the expansion room receives a different audio E L stream from the main room A COOL COOL Room code switches 6 7 8 and 9 must be unique to each new remote unless for F M use in the main room A along with the COLD COOL primary remote For a PERSONAL music center Il you make these settings in a menu on the display screen TENA H IAN EEN O 12345 12345 REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn t do anything Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply Make sure the power supply DC output cord is inserted securely into the VS 2 Make sure the VS 2 cable securely connected between the VS 2 and the media center Make sure the Acoustimass module and the power supply are fully plugged into operating AC wall
49. or VCR or other video recorder control 0 cee eee eee eee een n nee 24 FOrAUX CONTON ui A Eek cade Pah aoe ea ee ea eee aed Patek ee 25 Assigning channel control to the TV input device suasa cee tee 25 USING SYSTEM MENUS 27 Properties that you can adjust 24 ca A A A RA 27 How to enter the System menu 6 tte eee 27 How to mak chingesS corniere oe ta Sed eG ca 28 AUGIO OPTIONS anit dete yhoo ed od eee eh nee eee ke ae oad eg de bee aon ee a 28 Video OPTIONS axes td ar hate ed Sian Ae pt oe pane SEE A Pn dat ta a dao ee bad sad 29 Media center Options iio 2 Ea i A a ee hte Pd Se Sa eo Ee Bae ee 31 Remote control Options cria A Shanice A Rais Ge wale hak ee OTe Bae GG 32 DV DIO CKO PEIONS fic ite agencies a raecn dd Laan donk da cole hea iaa Dacia e een thane Ged an 33 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 35 Quick adjustments as you Watch or listen 0 ete 35 Where to find the list of options oooococccocoro ett 35 Howto change the settings sar e Aa 36 CD settingSrOptlons ars a a a da Wa ale due De nent ah a a 37 DVD settings Options is iii A wet da ed ES Gea Ge eae a ia BA Me sears eee ae 37 Tuner settings options FM or AM radio 0 cect eee ee ten een tent n ten nnnes 39 TV settings options for VCR CBL SAT and AUX 2 0 ccc cee nee nee e tent n nnn 39 REFERENCE 41 Syste maintenance 29a suis tte ar pend belle he a deo he eA ala ith do de os Eo Nao ld aa e 41 Replacing the remote control batteries
50. ormation It provides the lowest resolution of the three but is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video compo nents and requires a simple video cable connection to RCA jacks Dolby Digital A perceptual coding system for audio developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding multi channel audio Dair _ The logo representing Dolby Digital DIGITAL DTS An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems a type of multi channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs dts The logo representing DTS DVD An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc The audio video data storage system is based on 12 cm optical discs DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD Data can be added to a DVD R or R once only and to a DVD RW or RW more than once DVD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD which allows no data to be added DVD video A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD ROM discs based on MPEG video Dolby Digital audio and other proprietary data formats DVR An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording sometimes used interchangeably with PVR for Personal Video Recording HDMI An abbreviation for High Definiti
51. outlets Be sure to press a source button CD DVD AM FM etc on the LIFESTYLE remote control Unplug the power supply for 60 seconds then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption No sound Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display If it is press the Mute button on the remote con trol to unmute the sound Check the connections for any external components Make sure that you have pressed the correct remote button for the source you want to hear For CD or DVD play be sure the disc is placed correctly label side up in the disc tray Connect the FM and AM antennas Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Make sure that the audio input cable Connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack Multi pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack Check connections between the cube speakers and the module Turn off the media center for 60 seconds then on again to restore communication between the media center and the speakers Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz which may be electrical in nature not harmonic Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components in the room may be creating unwanted signals and the possible remedie
52. r not compatible See Types of discs you can use with this system on page 5 A CD or DVD does not play correctly Check the disc for scratches fingerprints smears or dirt See Protecting and caring for your system on page 42 FM sound is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference FM sound is noisy in surround mode Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Select the 2 speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center No sound from TV CD DVD VCR or AUX Check the connections Make sure that component is turned on Refer to the component owner s manual No video on screen though the TV audio functions Check the TV video input selection Make sure it is correct for the video source 46 REFERENCE Problem What to do LIFESTYLE remote does not control your TV VCR cable satellite box or other external component Make sure correct codes are set See Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other compo nents on page 21 Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed The IR emitter that sends commands to your external components is below the disc tray If you still cannot control your external components successfully you may n
53. reases digital audio compatibility with other devices Tuner Spacing U S European Channel spacing for AM FM radio stations set to selected region standard Restore Settings No Yes User settings if any modify system operation Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings established at the factory 31 English USING SYSTEM MENUS Remote control options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of remote con trol features and press the Enter button to move into an active list of remote control options Figure 13 Preview of remote control features Remote Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options Controlling your TV set Controlling your CBL SAT receiver Controlling your VCR or video recorder Controlling your AUX device Setting a TV channels control device Selecting a remote control version Setting IR control y 5 lt gt dennavigate en select D vad b vad Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions TV Brand Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name TV Code Identifies the IR code that works with your TV CBL SAT Device Identifies which device is connected to the CBLe SAT input Cable Cable DVR Satellite Satellite DVR HDTV Tuner CBL SAT Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE
54. remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center enabling the two to communicate If another LIFESTYLE system nearby creates a conflict with your system you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control s with steps that follow Using the remote control 1 Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 19 on page 42 2 Move one or more of switches 1 2 3 or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting Use a paper clip ball point pen or similar object Note DO NOT change any other switch settings Moving other switches may disable your remote control 3 Replace the battery cover 41 REFERENCE ___ _ _ _ Qu LL e eB vvAo _ _ _ _ QQ lt z gt EEE ___ II ____ ____ ____ A AHQRHRI XOOEOAAAAA gt E gt EE EX XK Pzmzmz5z gt 5 Using the media center 1 Lift the media center door and press the All Off button 2 Press and hold the Enter button Your current house code will appear in the media cen ter display window in the form of four rectangles which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4 HOUSE CODE m m m m Switches 1 4 down 0 0 0 0 current house code 3 While holding the Enter button press any button on the remote control The media center displays the new house code which confirms its recognition of the new code NEW HOUSE CODE mm Switch 1 up 2 down 3 up and 4 do
55. rk If the component does not respond select a different code and try again When you have chosen the best code for your component press Enter Press System or Exit to leave the System menu Assigning channel control to the TV input device If you usually select TV channels on your cable or satellite box you can set up your LIFESTYLE remote to control that device when you select the TV source To make this change press the System menu button and go to the Remote Control options Figure 8 Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 27 25 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 8 Designating the TV as channel selector TV tuner 26 Opposite the TV Control menu item select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector Then press System or Exit to leave the menu Remote Control TV Control CBLeSAT Determines which video source is displayed and controlled when TV is selected dex navigate E select 0 71 27 y y For example if you selected CBL SAT for TV Control pressing the TV source button will allow you to select channels on your cable satellite box instead of your TV You will see and hear the program delivered by your cable satellite box without selecting the CBL SAT source USING SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust Figure 9 System menu and preview of the RemoteControl options
56. rol your components During MP3 play removes or restores track information on the media center display Moves to the previous arrow down or next arrow up page in some cable and satellite on screen menus and guides Ti MOGE ED GD E cp cp op O lel OVE O System Exit Channel Track Volume Chapter E a D S aS e00 000 3 D 3 z 3 2 5 SYSTEM CONTROLS If your remote has this button above the Settings button the four buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions In VCR source or AUX if a recorder type device is connected to that input activates the record function Not available on remotes set to control Teletext In Cable source makes a selection from the A list In Cable source makes a selection from the B list In Cable source makes a selection from the C list If your remote has this button above the Settings button the four colored buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions In Teletext mode selects the content labeled red In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled green In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled yellow In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled blue 0000r0000 20 See Remote Version in Remote control options on page 32 Getting good remote control range and response The cord th
57. s No sound from center speaker Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends Select 3 or 5 speaker mode Too much sound from center speaker Decrease the Center Channel setting No sound from surround speakers Select 5 speaker mode Increase the Surround setting for the source being played Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround encoded and the component used TV VCR DVR etc is stereo Surround speakers are too loud Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks blue and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks orange 45 REFERENCE Problem What to do LIFESTYLE remote behaves erratically or it does not work If this occurs in conjunction with use of a plasma screen TV see the problem listed next Check batteries and their polarity and Make sure the VS 2 media center input and output cords are securely connected uncoiled and extended to their full length Make sure the VS 2 cable between the VS 2 and the media center is securely connected uncoiled and straightened as much as possible If you are using a plasma screen TV make sure the media center power source is as far away from the TV as possible Move the remote or the media center a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots
58. s out IR commands in response to the LIFESTYLE remote buttons pressed to teach another remote to operate the system System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR commands to a learning remote DVD Lock options Figure 14 Preview of DVD Lock features Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock features and press the Enter button to move into an active display of DVD Lock options DVD Lock Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Manage DVD Password gpnavigate ep select wv en 7 4 Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions Create Password appears only before a password is created Establishes a four number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings Confirm Password appears only when a password is created or changed Verifies the four number password Enter Password appears only after a password is created Allows access to movies with certain ratings Change Password appears only if a password is entered Establishes a new four number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings 33 USING SYSTEM MENUS 34 Lock Unrated Discs Off default No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set Lock Discs Rated Above 1 to
59. s track Skip a track Scan a CD backward forward Randomly play CD tracks Cancel random play Repeat a track Repeat a CD Cancel repeat SYSTEM OPERATION Press Cu CG or a Then gt to restart at the beginning of the CD O and hold until the display changes info Repeat to resume display of the scrolling text Channel up Track Chapter down El after a track has played for several seconds Track Chapter A down hannel A e ow Track once if no music is playing Chapter twice if the music has begun Css sex C gt and hold On MP3 discs only this jumps to the beginning of a track o uo gt again f ai again a a third time Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings refer to CD settings options on page 37 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 17 SYSTEM OPERATION 18 Using the radio Press FM AM to select the radio tuner This turns on the system if it was off and tunes to the FM or AM station last selected Changing stations When you want to Press Switch between FM and AM GED Seek the next strong station eee seex rrr Manually tune to a station Select a preset station aaa ro O Trak Chapter 8 by specific preset number Note For information on the quic
60. sc Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth You can use an ammonia free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish The speaker grille panels require no special care although you may vacuum them carefully if necessary Cleaning discs Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches Figure 20 Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc use a soft lint free dry cloth Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside Do not use any chemical products they can damage the disc To minimize exposure to dust and dirt replace discs in their cases after use Store each disc in its case out of direct sunlight high temperatures and humidity Setting up a second room with sound Your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room atthe same time What s more it can direct the audio from two different sound sources such as CD AM FM tuner TAPE or AUX to these rooms through two independent audio streams In additional rooms where you have speakers beyond the main room where the media center is located you can choose to listen to either of the two audio streams So when music is playing in the main room listeners in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from the system for true independen
61. screen move around and make changes by using the selection buttons shown On the display or the screen the same actions apply e Press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column e Repeat these steps for each change you want to make e Press Exit to leave the Settings menu The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used when FM plays Figure 17 A The FM Settings menu appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the default setting B Arrow buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing C Enter or the left arrow confirms the new setting and moves back to the list of tuner attributes FM 2 3 5 Speakers 5 aN 2 3 5 Speakers 2 ssi 2 3 5 Speakers 2 You can use the actions above to restore the original settings too Do this if you do not like the effect of a change you have made or accidentally made a change you did not intend The original default settings for each source are shown as the first option for each feature on the pages that follow You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu under Media Center This reverses all changes you have made in both the Settings or System menus Instead of making this overall change you can note the default setting listed on the pages that follow then re select that se
62. selections as shown on page 33 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into an active list of DVD Lock options noticeably different from the preview screen Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE remote to enter four digits into the password blanks Press Enter to register your choice Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them Select Lock Discs Rated Above Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and exit the selection list CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen Figure 15 A sample of CD setting options as they appear on the media center display Figure 16 FM radio Settings menu on the TV screen with identify ing tags Quick changes to whatever system source is playing are easy to make when you press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE remote control You can boost the system center chan nel volume or hear audio from five instead of two of the system speakers for example A dedicated Settings menu for each separate audio source and one other for all of the video sources gives you nearly instant access Press one button and you get the appropriate menu for the source that is currently playing Where to find the list of options To see your options you must first select a source Then on the LIFESTYLE remote control press Settings to enter the menu
63. smits commands to a device using radio frequency RF signals which have the ability to penetrate walls unlike the infrared IR signals used by many remote controls RDS A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information This feature is available on European systems only SACD An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc used for high resolution digital audio storage on CD sized discs New Bose LIFESTYLE systems play the CD compatible portion of such discs identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc SCART A type of jack commonly found on consumer electronics products manufactured for use in Western Europe Subtitles Text that appears at the bottom of the screen during video playback and which may differ from the language of the on screen dialog S video Also called Y C A video signal that separates the brightness black and white and the color information S video provides significantly higher resolution than composite video but not as high as from component This type of connection is compatible with many televi sions and other video components and requires use of an S video cable Teletext An information retrieval service provided by television broadcast companies in Europe and some other countries not including the U S Video CD A Compact Disc CD that contains a video component Videostage 5 Bose proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five channel surround sou
64. treble relationship for proper movie El See Note 2 Off soundtrack reproduction 37 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions Range Compression See Note 2 On default Off Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility and keep some sounds from overwhelming others Mono Decoding See Note 2 On default Off Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry to process mono programs one channel audio into five speaker sound ll ER Video Resolution 480 576p 720p Lists video output resolutions supported by your TV See Notes 1 3 1080i 1080p The optimal resolution for your TV is listed as the default setting and remains selected unless you change it E SD Progressive Scan Off default Sends interlaced video 480i or 576i to the TV See Note 4 On Sends progressive video 480p or 576p to the TV Time 0 00 Displays elapsed time on Advances or reverses the film to the new time Title __ of Advances or reverses the film to another section of the DVD according to the number set Chapter a Advances or reverses the film to a new scene according to the number set Audio Track DTS Dolby Digital Plays an audio format available on the specific DVD which may offer more than one choice Subtitle Language English Other Determines the language used for DVD subtitles of the languages available on th
65. tting in any of the sources CD settings options CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS To see the CD Settings menu you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the source Icon Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions a 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing rey Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound volume 5to 45 Fay Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker volume rom 5 to 5 Audio Track DTS default Plays audio tracks in the format specified Dolby Digital 3 Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected time om 10 90 elapses DVD settings options To see the DVD Settings menu you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the source Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing A Y O Na 5 Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound volume 5 to 5 v AY Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker volume Rey 5 to 5 E Audio Delay 0 1 2 default Compensates for video processing delays in the aii 3 to 8 VS 2 and the TV for the purpose of synchronizing audio to video 0 No delay 2 default for the VS 2 3 8 adds 30 milliseconds per step to compensate for the TV delay Movie EQ On default Adjusts bass to
66. urce e Pressing this button enters the Teletext mode Works in conjunction with the four colored FastText buttons on the remote Settings DVD Menu Guide Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source Enters or exits the System menu Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded Enters the main menu of your cable or satellite box VCR or DVR a digital video recorder or another video recording device In Library provides further details on the search results Displays an electronic program guide if your TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR provides this feature when the remote is set up to control such components Exits the Settings and System menus and the Library and Info screens Exits on screen menus for TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if the remote is set up to control such components Tunes the FM AM radio up or down to the next frequency Selects the next or previous item in a menu list Confirms the selection of a menu item Moves up down left or right in a menu or screen See Remote Version in Remote control options on page 32 The Widescreen TV option must be set to Yes in Video options on page 29 SYSTEM CONTROLS BOSE lp ED GD Ea 0000 Chapter Volume 6 a NE E 10 CD English Skips backward or forward to the next TV cable or satellite channel CD track or DVD chapter Raises or lowers th
67. wn 1 0 1 0 new house code 4 Release the Enter button The system remains off 5 If you have additional remote controls change the switches to match those of the first remote control by following steps 1 3 above You do not need to repeat steps 4 5 Note To verify your system s house code press Enter while the system is off The display confirms the settings of switches 1 4 Figure 19 Switches 1 4 Other switches as set at the factory all switches down Switch 5 determines which audio stream of two you hear For more information on streams refer to Setting up a second room with sound on page 43 Switches 6 9 represent the room where the remote will be used In the main room the primary remote is set as Room A with all switches down Miniature switches on the Primary remote are set for use in the Main room A For a Bose link remote in another room Switches 1 4 need to match those switch settings in your main remote Set switches 5 9 for the room where you will use the Bose link remote Protecting and caring for your system Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not use any sprays near the system Cleaning the media center Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center 42 REFERENCE Figure 20 Handling and cleaning a di

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