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1. SYSTEM CONTROLS O If you select the Stored source Pressing Library enters the library of stored CD tracks Library If Record ABC functions appears above the Library button S and you select a video source Do e When using an HDMI connection to a widescreen TV 16 9 pressing Library skips through Image View settings Gray Bars Stretch Zoom and Normal see Image View in TV settings options on page 48 e For other video connection types and TVs pressing Library 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 e If e Teletext functions appears above the Library button and you select the TV source Library e Pressing Library enters the Teletext mode e Works in conjunction with the four colored FastText buttons on the remote Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source Settings Enters or exits the System menu System Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded DVD Menu Enters the main menu of your cable or satellite box VCR or DVR a digital video recorder or another video recording device O In Library provides further details on the search results Guide 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 Ex
2. 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 ne 6STORED 0 22 Pl appears on the media center display I R A 0 K 6 1 0 C D n 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 Library Shows when the Stored music library is selected Figure 3 Sleep Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically Settings Shows when the source Settings menu is selected 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 Storing Shows when CD tracks are storing Lights briefly when a remote control command is received Figure 3 Library indicator identifies A rt S i stored music text on the Bp All artists 13 SYSTEM OPERATION Initial pointers to get you started 14 Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile 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 26 To turn on your system e Press the On Off button on the remote control OR e Press the media center On Off button
3. Euro Connector European default Automatic Manual US default Press the Enter button 2 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 12 Changing the TV Power 28 Video Automatic The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source MOSE 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 5o when you press the CBL SAT source button and the On Off button below it you are operating that device If you 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 32 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 CBL SAT and follow these steps 1 Identify the device e From the Remote Control options in the System menu select CBL SAT Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand In the menu o
4. HOME ENTERTAINM ENT SYSTEMS with the VS 2 Video Enhancer Operating Guide SAFETY INFORMATION A A Cc X 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 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 AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE D CHARGE LECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU DOINOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK 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 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
5. 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 N 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 EE EUER EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 IEC60825 1 19934A1442 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CAUTIONS e 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 e 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 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 B emissions This Class B digital apparatus meet
6. 54 REFERENCE E _ P B UU ECC rr 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 27 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 Figure 27 Handling and cleaning a disc Setting up a second room with sound Your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room at the 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 t
7. 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 information 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 DO easy _ 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 o
8. HOUSE CODE ZZ S witch 1 up 2 down 3 up and 4 down 210 1 0 new house code 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 26 Switches 1 4 Other switches TAR NA RE ANTT XE RES as set at the factory all switches down S witch 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 55 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 e Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives e 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
9. MENUS CBL SAT Code Identifies the IR code that works with your CBLe 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 TV Control TV default Determines which device is controlled and displayed when the TV AUX VCR CBL SAT 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 sends out IR commands in response to the LIFESTYLE rem
10. 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 Use the Stored button this way too after you have stored music on your LIFESTYLE system 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 26 After setting up your remote Turn on the system Press the remote control button for the source you want To watch a DVD Turn on the system Besure 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 TV source button e Puta DVD in the media center tray Press the CD DVD button on the remote SYSTEM OPERATION 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 make refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 32 For temporary adjustments to the particular source playing like the number of speakers engaged or the turn off timer setting use the on sc
11. PARTE acu Seok orig udis ae eO DATE a end le cb SU 6 SYSTEM CONTROLS 8 Remote controliDUttOrS exa qc aide ba D eater dod ace MUR eo AER at Ee RUE i Doe eee eae 8 Getting good remote control range and reSpONSe 1 ee ee ee eet hs 11 RS o MR TRIN ILC EROTIC 12 CONTO 55 inks cae cera a ead e cde aer Se CAO beca cit dc cn eI a Seo edicit dc Nep toe rar eoe de edet ac os 12 Bicio Aero f Cru cu act epoca ak ace ed cee 13 SYSTEM OPERATION 14 Nica WOOINErS to get VOU Shai tai a ES Ree Pe Sae Eo oe ee a ee Oe Oe ee ae eae 14 TO LUE OT VOU SYSTE tarda PSOE oed dh NR Qo V c Sie tae hak CC dV cca ae ah e ce de 14 To turn on the TV or other external components lsseee ee hr ras 14 TO Waten db V Disorder acidi db ood S DD ABS eg ERG Sdn i EE Bite aoe C dir Edo dioe a Ai dcc Nas 14 To adjust what you hear OF see 43 2 3 69 06 4 3 aia to C SCC AER oC SCR eed eC dedo 15 To enjoy remarkable new LIFESTYLE system features 1 1 0 ccc I free 15 EMOYNGVOUr Stored MUSIC erreiaren d de Ecc ac cac at dE Up ae aa Baw ard ec ao P ct oq ae 15 Getting your MusiC Into the Syste ua suo ea err a OR IE HC TEE CE Ae POL CROCO OP ae er Ee atq drea ba 15 The basics of your uMusic intelligent playback system lisse RR RII 16 Making sure you hear what you like cuarta eir ete oda di e Peto Ub baee quie i in 17 Set up presets for each listener rightaway 0 0 RR Rh 17 TESI VOU BESSGE perdata dd ubdce s Sob def a oe Qs o mies 4 acera tar ae d
12. 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 32 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 e 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 ldentify the brand e 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 Press Enter to select the brand 3 Choose the device code e From the menu options on the left select AUX Code Move right to select the first code 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 work If the component does not respond select a different code and try again e 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
13. a convenient reminder of how to use this feature and what the specialized remote control buttons do use the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to Stored CD settings refer to Stored CDs settings options on page 45 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in How to change the settings on page 44 Making sure you hear what you like Enjoying the broad selection of your private music collection in powerful lifelike multi speaker performance is the primary benefit of your uMusic intelligent playback system Yet this system provides the means for you to narrow its selections to better satisfy the different facets of your personality Set up presets for each listener right away To get the very most from this sophisticated multi faceted feature you need to set up and use the stored music presets reserved for this purpose A stored music preset is where listening preferences for different people activities or moods get recorded over time Consider each one as a different station that you tune to so the system can listen and learn about your taste Note If several people in your household have stored music on the system it is particularly important that they have their own presets This helps the system differentiate preferences and prevents it from replaying music you do not want to hear When you first select
14. ae SOR ER Contacting Customisl SebVICG 3 xard g dier cate OE ete ich oe aca oc E A ecran We a ea LIE bed Wa adscritas Medos ufo E a a dpi dc pode A Sade tras it dictu E es d ara Rey Wel eto ACCES SOCS a rl o m LAINE o wee dau Noi tque M ed dus Techical orna ON aus os 00 E bd 3 395 314 A AAA acie do esee dr ba Rea E BnF E aes ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT radar a dde dnb Stet at dub weed etes 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 uMusic intelligent playback system One innovative feature of your new home entertainment system a revolutionary advance ment unique to this Bose product is the uMusic intelligent playback system You may have seen a demonstration and know how this new approach to storing and enjoying your own CDs adds listening pleasure with so little effort If you have never seen or heard how this new feature works we suggest you take a few minutes now to review Presenting a New Way to Play on page 49 With that insight you can better explore and exploit all this system has to offer Or you may refer to the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton Introducing the VS 2 vide
15. 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 Icon Option Settings Settings descriptions 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing S AUR Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound ISE 5 to 5 volume vAY Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center volume 5 to 5 a 4 9 Output Mode Auto default Sets channel distribution of radio signals FM only Mono Stereo go RDS Info Off default Displays station and program information TE FM only and On as available from Radio Data System available only outside the U S z Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected 10 90 time elapses i 47 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 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 A O gt Menu Option Settings descriptions 2 3 5 Speakers Option Settings 2 3 5
16. battery compartment cover back into place AAA batteries 4 JP Battery Pd compartment gt Battery d compartment d cover Changing remote control switch settings Each LIFESTYLE 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 26 on page 54 2 Moveone or more of switches 1 2 3 or4 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 53 REFERENCE 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
17. for scheduling these sessions How much time to allow for storing CDs For storing 10 discs 1 hour although CDs that are damaged or need cleaning take longer Allow about 5 minutes per disc with some time for inserting and removing each disc For processing searching databases and cataloging all the tracks 10 discs 6 hours while the system is turned off How many CDs you can store Using the AV 38 media center indicated on the bottom approximately 200 hours of music or well over 200 CDs Using the AV 48 media center indicated on the bottom approximately 340 hours of music or well over 350 CDs What you can listen to while storing CDs e You can listen to the AM or FM radio tuner other CD tracks that are already stored or other sources connected to the system like your TV an analog connection is required You cannot listen to the CD that is being stored or watch a DVD using the media center disc tray e As soon as the media center displays 100 you can listen to the CD you have just stored using the CD player or Stored as the source or you can replace the CD with a DVD and watch a video e f your setup includes a Bose link network you can continue to listen to the system in other rooms too e You may notice some minor interruptions to the audio temporarily But if you have the source connected using both digital and analog cables you can still enjoy listening to it If you notice one dis
18. 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 41 USING SYSTEM MENUS 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 Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections as shown on page 41 2 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into
19. off when the selected time 10 90 elapses 45 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS DVD settings options To see the DVD Settings menu you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the 46 source Menu Option 2 3 5 Speakers Option Settings 2 3 5 default Settings descriptions Determines the number of speakers playing A wy O NY 5 Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound volume 5 to 45 Zu Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker volume Nu 5 to 5 m Audio Delay 0 1 2 default Compensates for video processing delays in the di 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 treble relationship for proper movie See Note 2 Off soundtrack reproduction 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 E Bl NM HI Video Resolution 480 576p 720p Lists video output resolutions supported by your TV See Notes 1 amp 3 1080i 1080p The optimal resolut
20. pc q pnavigate g pselect Navigation cue Select Action to take Which remote control buttons to use p En ne glis h USING SYSTEM MENUS How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties in this menu Is similar to changing the settings fora source Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown e Move right to see a preview of features under each property ePress 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 Stored CD options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control With the Stored CD tab selected press the down button to move into an active list of submenus Note This choice is available from the System menu only when music from at least one CD has been stored in the system For information on storing your music refer to Getting your music into the system on page 15 Figure 15 Stored CD preview aos m Select Stored CDs to manage your stored CD collection Edit CD Information Delete CD or Track Select CD Pl
21. C oe aeuo sudo gore les atat euni iecur abo a D Tee A RD E RUD A n 9 de eS ent rta aao e a Flanniadg tmetostere volul MUSIC ita dosing dese acier m utut udo det rede ICT arietis Ea tto Ge Occ Satira How much time to allow for storing CDs iseee I RR RR HR Hh HOW Many CDS VOLKCOI SLOTS ca dat bari amd opa ces de F4 ied antea a ue state dor basa masewes feda What you can listen to while storing CDS seeee RR RR Hm hrs How the uMusic intelligent playback system works fOr YOU e RR RR m WI presets dredmbobtallbo s 25 traida ad RT C ad ds CUNT Ed b Ea eX pite mec C m x dt std aei dcs Switch from one to another easily s qr d cm ne Rec ga CP Fr e XCR og E ai Use the selection and rating buttons as you like et RI IH IRI Taking advantage of the system intelligence iiie RR rs REFERENCE SVStemitmaiuetialieS tirada Rc pedcs oret tdg o Coral PORE uem Ret a ia cedit uat ped Replacing the remote control batteries 0 ce RR HH rns Changing remote control switch settings cc RH RH ars Protecting and caring for your system ce hh hh hs Setting up a second room with sound siria ac arie e C c Ce SA DG C CO AON Meee RDA Ged Ge Sek dr REX ge C f ee n Bose link compatible products Make iteasy ieeeeee RI n Bose link remote switch settings ssh HR HH HH hrs TROUDICSTIOOUNGE 41 5 Vot Rob doi d eir SERT hae ees kee or ERO ctc Herod eee eae es ie Scand a
22. L SAT 2Vrms maximum VCR 2Vrms maximum TV 2Vrms maximum DIGITAL SPDIF 1 each for TV VCR TAPE and AU X COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL format 1V with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y OPTICAL INPUT SPDIF digital mapped to input FM ANTENNA 75Q AM ANTENNA 12uH TV SENSOR Scan frequency sensing 60 REFERENCE a Media center outputs 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 1V with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3V COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1V _ 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 M edia center 15 8 W x 11 0 D x 3 5 H 8 2 lb 3 7 kg 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 2 4 lb 1 1 kg 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 1 0 Ib 0 5 kg 5 6 cm x 8 1 cm x 11 2 cm Acoustimass module 8 0 W x 21 7 D x 13 0 H 26 2 Ib 11 9 kg 20 7 cm x 55 2 cm x 33 2 cm VS 2 15 6 W x 4 8 D x 1 6 H 2 5 lb 1 13 kg 39 6 cm x 12 1 cm x 4 0 cm Finish M edia center Brushed aluminum Cube
23. NO SS 3 0 3 6 3 3 8323070 02736 30923080958 Wade ep Go dete brig 08 co iban Eke a dede any S dae eade a StOIGU Go O IR A a sacas OE uc rx ee eas PUCIO OD TOUS 25 525 8 6991 9 0 id SCR eod CRGO eck Ae eB AAI iA dL pde BR Acs de VIAS OPONE iodo Media Center Onton se add Ede ad s NA EA Qi Sede ck TU Io PES Remote controlo pios autre nene e or acies eec S ao udo ee ee da a sad ba P OD ee E diu DVD EOCK ODEIOFPS arawi Pure vate ISA prd ava OPE Cdp Boe Ae AS E Ne peers CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen 5 actio qeu ad anite os Rhe e E e e edes ehe ante Ede a nes need en Wihereto wind MeliStONODUIONS sus bdsm ada d V CERCARE a ea acd c Voie ieee Bee aC ES HOW to change tne setelhids carrier schade S Xue Eua SCR PA aes AS PIN DE PE x Xu E de S Stored EDS Settings ODLUDOTIS 33 Gode Sui ced e e INR S ab Gc Tr Qe o us ed aes dic oe ag ae deg dia CD Settings ODUONS ds esr ee ae Xe LM x Ip eI I MDC LIT A N E DVD Setings opLIORiS 3 ua 80 ac bcc e Sate se aos o e n Da a a Sse eich ands E ae Bea Bake dc aedes Tuner Settings options FM ORAM T39lO irr atus nti act stg ded eti ue doa MS wero ar de ela dei rac boe ee rumes TV settings options for VCR CBL SAT and AUX iissse RR RR HH Hh hs PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY What makes this LIFESTYLE system uniquely yours issee RR I en How you can tell the system to Do as Ido css err crea rac Ro CR Ea dde em RC o Ho C esc ta TIPS dO f SEOTIEIG IMUSI
24. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus Y Media Center Select Media Center to adjust these system options Display Brightness Display Language Optical Source Digital Audio Output Tuner Spacing uMusic Preset Restore Settings y aN yan g pnavigate g pselect b v d b v d Option Settings Settings Descriptions 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 On screen display menus appear in the selected language Dansk Deutsch Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Svenska 38 English USING SYSTEM MENUS Optical Source None default No digital signal received via optical cable TV VCR CBL SAT AUX 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 No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio Jacks PCM Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices Tuner Spacing U S European Channel spacing for AM FM radio stations set to selected region Standard uMusic Preset 1 default Selected preset 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Preset Action Edit name Selection of this item brings up an editing screen for naming or
25. Stored CD Settings menu you must have CD tracks stored in the system Select Stored as the source Option Settings Settings descriptions uMusic Preset 1 default through9 Varies with selection of a different preset or names number using the remote control Play mode uMusic Library Adjusts automatically as play mode or Indicator only Encore CD preset selections change Playlist Whole CD Not adjustable in the Settings menu Shuffle Repeat A 3 CE ma S 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound 5 to 5 volume Z Ns T 4 Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker 5 to 5 volume 4 Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected 10 90 time elapses h CD settings options To see the CD Settings menu you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the source Icon Option Settings Settings descriptions 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 default Determines the number of speakers playing Surround 0 default Establishes relative surround sound volume 5 to 5 Y a SP Center Channel 0 default Establishes relative center speaker volume 5 to 5 y lt uo gt 4 Audio Track DTS default Plays audio tracks in the format specified Dolby Digital Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn
26. Stored as your source the system automatically enters Preset 1 shown on the media center display as P1 Figure 4 Or if you used another preset recently the system may select that preset for you STORED 2 06 Pl Track Name 17 SYSTEM OPERATION With CDs already stored in the system use the preset you prefer to get started 1 Press Stored on your LIFESTYLE remote 2 Check the media center display to see which play mode is selected e f it says UMUSIC you are ready to listen and enjoy e If itsays ENCORE CD PLAYLIST or WHOLE CD press uMusic on the remote to get the system out of the special play mode 3 J ust listen for a while Notice there s no identifiable order to what plays not by CDs that were stored first nor by common artist or genre It s more like a freewheeling stream of tracks you may or may not have heard recently 4 While in Stored source pressing a numbered button from 2 to 9 moves into a different preset The music playing will change when this happens Note You can give each preset a name up to eight letters long for the person or reason for using it For details on how to do this refer to Media center options on page 38 Train your preset If you hear a piece you don t like or are not in the mood for Channel e Move on by pressing lt lt seek gt gt OF oi The system begins to play the next track notes that you may not be in the mood for this one now and prepares to learn
27. an active list of DVD Lock options noticeably different from the preview screen 3 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 EE DE LE Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and exit the selection list 42 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen 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 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
28. andomly play CD tracks Cancel random play Press Car C or Ca Then gt to restart at the beginning of the CD and hold until the display changes hi Repeat to resume display of the scrolling text Channel u p Track Chapter down ped i after a track has played for several seconds Chapter down Channel EL x Track e once if no music is playing WW v e twice if the music has begun Cr sek gt gt and hold On MP3 discs only this jumps to the beginning of a track Ex again Repeat a track Repeat a CD Cancel repeat SYSTEM OPERATION x Repeat de 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 45 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are avallable in Where to find the list of options on page 43 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 Gn Seek the next strong station lt a se C Manually tune to a station Select a preset station eun 4 9 O O by specific preset number Track Chapter v 2 9 o Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings refer to Tuner setting
29. ave the system turned on while storing Begin storing your favorite CDs first for the best introductory taste of what the uMusic system can do e t is not necessary to store CDs alphabetically 49 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY Using the log pages at the back of this guide is one way to track the order of the CDs you store Or you can rely on the system Library to keep the list for you Allow the system a little time to learn the choices you would make But don t worry this DJ is a fast learner e After the tracks on a CD are stored any of them can be deleted You can do this in the System menu under Stored CDs Note For information on how to use the System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 32 For details on how to eliminate tracks refer to DVD settings options on page 46 Planning time to store your music Storing entails two actions placing the tracks from each CD ina holding area and processing the tracks for efficient storage This frees up the holding area While the holding area is temporarily full no more storage is possible As an indicator the media center displays the message BUSY PROCESSING CDS If you turn off the system this processing goes faster If you choose to use the system while it Is processing the storing activity continues but it may take a little longer If your CD collection is extensive plan on several sessions to store all the tracks Consider the guidelines below
30. ay reflect any edits made to artist Track No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require pressing Enter to see the options Track Action Edit Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Delete track Requires confirmation Then removes all information related to this track Does not appear in every menu Using the Edit Screen To see the Edit Screen select one of the Active Display Items that allows editing Album is the first such item in the list above Press Enter to make that selection Figure 16 Edit Screen as it first appears Text line A Exit Done H Other O character vere Erase Space Shift Alphabetic screen Select Erase to remove a mistake Select Done when you are finished ya E Mi Lnavigate PAE b v d b v d How to change the text The Edit Screen enables you to alter or replace the music database text provided by the system which appears in the Text line at the top of the screen You do not need to move into the text line to make changes Instead you can add to it or enter new text by selecting characters from the alphabetic numeric or special character tables Levels 1 2 or 3 available at the left of the screen 34 USING SYSTEM MENUS Use the LIFESTYLE remote control up down left and right arrows to get to a character and press Enter to select it Each time you press Enter the AAN selected character appears in
31. ayback Eg za Lr E m g pnavigate C PEUOA Menu Options Option Settings Settings Descriptions CD Number 1 or selected CD number Shows the settings for the CD with that number in the system Indicator only Changes when the CD selection changes cannot be edited CD Action Reload CD information default Replaces user edits with database information Delete CD Requires confirmation Then removes all information related to this CD and displays information for another CD CD Playback Automatic default Tracks play in order randomly or individually as determined by the style of play selected e g Shuffle uMusic Whole CD Link all tracks Tracks play together and in order only Don t link all tracks Tracks do not always play in order and together 33 USING SYSTEM MENUS Genre Rock Pop Classical J azz Identifies the type of music on the CD Reclassifies the CD for Electronica World Latin Country the type of music genre selected Rap Vocal Music Gospel Religious Blues Soundtrack Folk Bluegrass New Age Reggae Easy Listen ing Children Sooken Comedy Holiday Other Unlabeled Album No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Artist No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen File Artist As No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Editing will overwrite artist data M
32. back system 1 Press Stored to select the stored music source If the system is off this will turn it on in the uMusic system mode It begins with the last used preset 2 Now you can simply sit back and listen or make other choices e Press any number button 1 through 9 to choose a different preset e Press or trating buttons if you have a particularly strong reaction to a selection Note Pressing minus registers your displeasure with the current track so the system moves immediately to a new track Use this rating when you hear a track that is inappropriate for the selected preset and you want to lessen your chance of hearing the track again Pressing plus sends a strong message that the current track is pleasing and music like it is appropriate for the selected preset Press Encore to hear only music similar to the piece playing The system checks the music databases and selects only those tracks in your collection with very similar attributes so you can count on it to mirror that mood Press Whole CD to hear the other tracks in the order arranged on the same CD e Press CD followed by its reference number to move to a specific CD and hear all the tracks on it Note You can refer to the log at the back of the book if you have noted your CDs there as you stored them to quickly locate the reference number for a CD you want to hear Your remote control options When you want to Press Pause the selection play
33. c taking considerably longer to store it may need to be cleaned Refer to Cleaning discs on page 55 50 PRESENTING A NEW Way TO PLAY How the uMusic intelligent playback system works for you We know that the time spent sorting through CDs to locate the tracks you prefer simply delays your listening pleasure Now almost instantaneously the uM usic system can do that job for you finding and playing what you most want to hear Why presets are important The uMusic system provides Presets 1 through 9 ready and waiting to provide each member of your household a private space for their personal listening preferences By using an exclusive preset each listener helps this intelligent system distinguish their individual reactions to what it plays Consider each preset a center point for that person s musical taste Over time the center may shift as changes in taste and listening habits are noted by the preset Feel free to assign the presets as you like give each one a name and press just one button on the remote to switch quickly from one to another Consider the benefits of reserving a preset for e Different members of your family different roommates different generations Forthe preset selected both the number and its name if any appear on the media center display to help you keep the assignments straight Note If several family members store their CD tracks on the system be sure each one has an assigned preset and uses
34. default Determines the number of speakers playing 2 X P PAN S Surround 0 default 5 to 5 Establishes relative surround sound volume q 355 Center Channel 0 default 5 to 5 Establishes relative center speaker volume 40 Audio Delay 0 1 2 default 3 to 8 Compensates for video processing delays in the 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 See Note 2 Off default On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper movie soundtrack reproduction Range Compression See Note 2 Off default On 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 Sd E E NBI Image View See Note 1 Normal default Gray Bars Stretch Zoom Adds a vertical gray bar to the left and right side of the i
35. do is undo able For instance pressing Encore tells the system to search the database for music with character istics that closely match what s playing now This choice gets the system to narrow its focus of selections in response to your command But whenever you press the uMusic button again you ll notice the system returns to selecting from a broader range of your collection Even pressing the negative rating button does not banish a track forever It tells the system to move on because this particular track is not right for this time of day this activity this selected preset or the person who s listening Pressing the positive rating button has the opposite effect the system learns that you particularly like the track playing Not that every track you like requires a rating But you can provide this nudge when the track you hear is really special Over time the system adjusts the type of music it plays when your preset is selected in response to your previous reactions And you don t need to worry that a response you make now will be stored permanently Your early choices and decisions are easily overridden if you like 5o don t hesitate to tell the system just what you think now Feel free to experiment and enjoy your musical mood Whatever that mood is letting it be known helps the system come closer and closer to playing exactly what you d choose if you still had to Tips for storing music It is not necessary to h
36. e e 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 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 e In the menu options on the left select VCR Code Move right to select the first code e 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 e When you have chosen the right code press Enter e Press System or Exit to leave the System menu 29 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 30 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 the amp symbol above the Library button it also ncore record For AUX control If you 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
37. e 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 e 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 Controlling your CBL SAT receiver Controlling your VCR or video recorder Controlling your AUX device Setting a TV channel control device T Selecting a remote control version 2 Setting IR control Preview screen Inactive display p
38. efault 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 fora 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 STORED or CD CBLeSAT VCR or AUX video output remains on your TV screen when you select an audio source FM AM STORED or CD Settings on TV Yes default No Media center options Figure 19 Preview of media center features Menu Options Display Brightness jo T 1 eS Settings menu appears on your TV screen and the media center display for the CBLeSAT VCR TV and AUX source selections Settings menu only appears on the media center display for the CBLeSAT VCR TV and AUX source selections Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of media center features
39. elects 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 2 9 gt Selects the AUX source connected to your system Turns the system on if Cea seek om it was off e TV 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 page 26 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 CBLeSAT Selects the cable box or satellite receiver that is connected to your LIFESTYLE system Turns the system on if it was off e On Off Turns your cable or satellite box on and off if the remote is setto control it VCR Selects the VCR that is connected to yourLIFESTYLE system Turns the system on if it was off On Off Turns your VCR on and off if the remote is set to control it Whol JEN D nee Note You may set the LIFESTYLE remote to control your TV cable or satellite box or VCR and tum these devices on or off For details refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 26 BOSE TV O O Channel Track Volume Chapter C se 1 Gu a Rating Encore CD 4 Playlist Whole CD
40. enter 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 M enus on page 32 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 Press System The System menu will appear on the TV screen Figure 10 Move across the properties to Remote Cont
41. er to DVD settings options on page 46 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 43 21 SYSTEM OPERATION 22 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 41 Note Refer to Troubleshooting on page 57 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 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 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 previous track Skip a track Scan a CD backward forward R
42. he 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 independence 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 ll or 3 2 1 GS Series Il systems the LIFESTYLE RoomM ate 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 25 REFERENCE 56 For added versatility you may prefer using a PERSONAL music center ll to control the sound in your other rooms Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams instantly this advanced remote provides a
43. hown 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 e 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 Press Exitto leave the Settings menu The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used when FM plays Figure 24 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 Enterorthe left arrow confirms the new setting and moves back to the list of tuner attributes FM FM 2 3 5 Speakers 2 FM 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 setting in any of the sources CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Stored CDs settings options To get into the
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46. ing CD Resume play of a paused Car or C selection Stop a selection C once Then C gt to resume where it stopped Or C amp twice to stop and reset Then gt to restart at the beginning of the track or whole CD Move to another selection Channel up zf Does not change stored music presets Chapter mal skip has barely begun playing Does not change stored music presets Chapter Move to a previous selection down twice or once only if the track you want to Figure 4 Preset 1 as indicated on the media center display SYSTEM OPERATION Repeat a selection aerea while the track or whole CD you want to repeat is playing as a Whole CD CD Library or Playlist selection Search backward or forward C meek gt and hold Find out about what s playing to see the track data on the TV screen info TO Close the screen press O Exit Search for a particular CD and choose to search by Genre Album Artist Library aS it applies to the CD you want to hear Hear music of one type or by and choose to search by one performer Genre Artist Library as it applies to the type of music you want to hear Add a selection to the Playlist C and hold while the selection is playing Playlist Hear your Playlist selections Q Playlist Make sure a track never plays y and select Stored CD Track Action Delete system Track from the menu As
47. 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 13 Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 32 Figure 13 Designating the TV as channel selector TV tuner CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 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 fen navigate 495 select H OSC b v d b v d 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 31 UsiNG SYsTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust Figure 14 5 ystem menu and preview of the Remote Control options 32 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 th
48. ion for your TV is listed as the default setting and remains selected unless you change it 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 Bw 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 E 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 s kd El El Subtitle Language English Other Determines the language used for DVD subtitles of the languages available on that disc CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Icon Option Settings Settings descriptions 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 21 Sleep Timer Off default Sets system to turn off when the selected time 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
49. ital 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 transmits 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 i
50. ithin 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 CBLeSAT VCR Audio Available only if the TV to VS 2 connection is HDMI Video options Figure 18 Preview of video features Menu Options Bose link default Communicates only with Bose link compatible products in other Legacy Bose 5 1 default TV Stereo 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 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 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 Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move
51. its 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 39 The Widescreen TV option must be set to Yes in Video options on page 37 SYSTEM CONTROLS Ch BOSE aes Chapter Volume gt Channel Y Track Volume Ue ici gt gt Chapter e e Presets 0 G Playlist hole CD 2 i O O Previous 5 o e Rating 10 Skips backward or forward to the next TV cable or satellite channel CD track or DVD chapter Raises or lowers the 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 nex
52. mage 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 SD Progressive Scan See Note 4 Off default On Sends interlaced video 480i or 576i to the TV Sends progressive video 480p or 576p to the TV S ke ji 48 Sleep Timer Off default 10 90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time 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 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY What makes this LIFESTYLE system uniquely yours The CDs you have amassed over the years are an expression of your taste in music The ones you play on a regular basis provide a window into your style and moods And the tracks you most enjoy when feeling tired exuberant social or soulful exemplify these moods You may ha
53. making a change to a Video feature in System settings You forgot your password What to do Make sure correct codes are set See Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other compo nents on page 26 e 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 e f you still cannot control your external components successfully you may need 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 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 e Inthe System menu make sure the Video format is set to NTSC U S standard or PAL European standard e 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 e 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 De
54. media center display set the Settings on TV option to No in the System menu Refer to Video options on page 37 As the settings appear on the media center display Figure 22 press the down button on the remote to see more options Figure 22 A sample of CD setting options as they appear on the media center display S L F F P T M F R 0 FF To see the DVD Settings menu on the TV screen Figure 23 below turn on the TV and select the TV Video Input for the media center ZCENTER CHANNEL 4 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 Figure 23 Source FM radio Settings menu on In use im Description the TV screen with identify What to do Ing tags Feature name or to expect Full identity gt Features Identity icons Center Channel mE 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 43 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS d Figure 24 Changing the number of speakers playing 44 How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen move around and make changes by using the selection buttons s
55. more y C Press the rating button if the track playing is just not right for this preset The system logs your strongly negative response and moves to another track immediately If a track stands out as a real favorite Press the trating button The system logs your response as positive and continues playing the track You are likely to hear more music from that artist and album sooner than some others If you want to train your preset more quickly Press Library so you can look through music stored on the system and rate it by genre artist track or entire CD Note For details on using the Music Library refer to Check in at your Music Library on page 19 Use the Playlist to line up tracks for play The system includes a ready to use playlist so you can line up specific tracks in the order you choose and play them on command Note If you simply want music to set a certain ambiance you may find it easier to choose a preset and let the system do the selecting The playlist can be useful when you want a very specific type of music your holiday favorites for example You can also use it when you want certain tracks to play in a specific order To add music to the Playlist While listening to a track in Stored source and not in Playlist press and hold Playlist on the remote Locate selections using the Music Library then press and hold Playlist to add them to a Playlist one by one Or you can easil
56. mponents 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 May Headphone jack P dd 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 o So D 3 o o O 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 rm F D Erase Removes a radio station preset lt 2 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 Coples the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive 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 un sr o D
57. n between the media center and the speakers Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components in the room may be creating unwanted signals and the possible remedies Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends Select 3 or 5 speaker mode Decrease the Center Channel setting 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 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 Remove the CD and check for scratches which may slow the process or make it impossible to store all tracks Or if the CD needs cleaning refer to Cleaning discs on page 55 57 REFERENCE N Problem What to do LIFESTYLE remote e Check batteries and their polarity and behaves erratically orit e Make sure the VS 2 media center input and output cords are securely connected does not work uncoiled and extended to their full length If this occurs in Make sure the VS 2 cable between the VS 2 and the media center is securely connected conjunction with use uncoiled and st
58. n 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 instructions for adding it to your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system For more information on your options or to 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 House code switches 1 2 3 and 4 must match those on your main remote Consider your choices for Switch 5 Change the switch so the expansion room Shares the audio stream heard in the main room A Leave the switch unchanged so the expansion room receives a different audio stream from the main room A e Room code switches 6 7 8 and 9 must be unique to each new remote unless for use in the main room A along with the primary remote For a PERSONAL music center II you make these settings in a menu on the display screen REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem System doesn t do anything No sound Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz which may be electrical in nature not harmonic No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Surround speakers are too loud Storing tracks
59. n 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 Definition 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 lll audio This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording of many hours of music on a 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 dig
60. ng the CD DVD button wait a few seconds before pressing Play e Make sure the disc is properly inserted label side up e Eject the disc and try loading it again The CD may be dirty See Cleaning discs on page 55 Try another CD The CD may be defective or not compatible See Types of discs you can use with this system on page 5 A CD or DVD does not e Check the disc for scratches fingerprints smears or dirt See Protecting and caring for play correctly your system on page 54 FM sound is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference FM sound is noisy e Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Select the 2 speaker mode in surround mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise See Stored CDs settings options on page 45 Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure e Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center No sound from e Check the connections TV CD DVD VCR Make sure that component is turned on or AUX Referto the component owner s manual No video on screen e Check the TV video input selection Make sure it is correct for the video source though the TV audio functions 58 REFERENCE Problem LIFESTYLE remote does not control your TV VCR cable satellite box or other external component Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after
61. nternational 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 Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when 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 region 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 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
62. o allows you to edit it to better reflect your associations with the music For instance if the embedded data classifies a CD as World music and you consider it part of your Latin collection you can simply change the genre of that CD For any CDs not covered by the database CDs created at home or non commercially produced the system allows you to add information about that music to make sure it displays as you like For details on what information can be added or changed and how to make these changes refer to DVD settings options on page 46 REFERENCE System maintenance Figure 25 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 25 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
63. o 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 Incorporates HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface technology to help maximize your home theater experience e Provides HDMI component S Video and composite video connections Converts lower quality video input formats composite or S Video up to higher quality video output formats component and HDMI 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 Vigne e MP3 CDs created with Video CDs VCDs 2 All tracks burned in a single closed VIDEOCD session DVD R or DVD RW Use of IS09660 disc format des Each file named with an mp3 e Audio CDs USG 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 i
64. of a CD takes much longer than it should What to do 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 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 Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display If itis 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 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 communicatio
65. on cre tor ap da dd 18 Use the Playlist to line up tracks for play o o oooooonorrnnr RR IRR IH GH G 18 Check am at VOUT MUSIC donc ode a ota CP EE POI RIS o Qe Cha o e S nan 19 Using MEON SOUL COS i d tea a ap Edo e p ECC OCC as eia ed cose C ECHO de 6a Ee d er Sec a 20 FAY UN p NTC ye tee ecstatic E ss ek sR at ee Nae T ET 20 USING DVD Parental tonto 3 3 p dk sae a ER HERE SR HM A E Ge ee ane Me ae d ac RS 22 PAN ed DPI 22 USING Mea CIOS 1o EN a RR et a ica AER ATAN IEA aa eh Oe eae hs 23 Setting removing or reassigning radio station presets 0 cee a er 23 USING th hneadDPOole 86K existia ees rok ara eai Radios Y adiri aes vaccae y dr cda 24 USING the sSleeb mer said tero arb uci d a rte LSU aen Esai vase euo Lomo aa 24 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 26 Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components 0 0 cece I Rm ns 26 Setting the remote to control each component occoccocc eh hh hens 26 weigh b ero Ciro MR RETE A A A En ER 26 FOF Cable Satellite controla sc vat ctos Qe Ga es e esr ER eae S arde vircs RR uid n BS cle Una Ad 28 For VCR or other video recorder control lsseeese RII HIHYHh hrs 20 OP GOO PREMO O LETT 30 Assigning channel control to the TV input device se I n 30 USING SYSTEM MENUS Properties tat VOUCaM ad USE hans upd aire ead LASS hee eee o EE and ha d oe 3p rada FOW to enter the system MENU sir X di cR SCR a aha pan datada esa dea OW COUMAKe SC NA
66. ons 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 Movie EQ Range Compression Mono Decoding Automatic default User Adjustable Standard Bose processing applies Allows you to make adjustments to the options specific to each sound source after pressing the Settings button while playing any internal or external system sound source TV Analog Input Level TV Digital Input Level VCR Analog Input Level VCR Digital Input Level CBL SAT Analog Input Level CBL SAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level Normal default 6 3 3 6 Standard signal level loudness Decreases or increases signal level adjustable to match the levels of other components Note You may want to adjust the inputs for each external component to match the system s internal FM and CD levels 36 USING SYSTEM MENUS ADAPTIQ Off default On Erase No ADAPTIQ audio calibration performed Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2 Eliminates the ADAPTIQ system adjustments when this selection is followed w
67. or tracks you rate negatively a small chance remains that you will hear that music in the future Only by deleting a track from the system can you ensure it will never play again Note To name a preset or delete a track from the system select the appropriate option from the System menu For more information refer to DVD settings options on page 46 51 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY Taking advantage of the system intelligence 52 As it stores and processes the tracks from your CDs this system draws information about the tracks from internal music databases This data includes the name of each track performing artist style of music genre and other meaningful information that helps characterize the music you enjoy As a further benefit Bose issues update discs to keep the music databases current So even your newest CD acquisitions will have this information available IMPORTANT Please register your product right away Registering your product entitles you to receive free system upgrades to keep 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 Beyond just storing this data for your use the system als
68. ote 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 40 DVD Lock options USING SYSTEM MENUS 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 Figure 21 Preview of DVD Lock features Menu Options Create Password appears only before a password is created DVD Lock Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Manage DVD Password dgennavigate en select Option Settings Settings Descriptions 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 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 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number unless the password
69. our selection s Press Info to see more data for the selection Press System to see data for this selection on your TV and edit it as you like Press Exitto leave the Music Library Press the or rating buttons as you locate music in the library This gives your preset a headstart in learning your preferences Using the other sources For instructions on selecting and playing the other 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 20 SYSTEM OPERATION 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 54 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 Press Pause a DVD movie mu Resume play 1 again or C Stop a DVD movie Then to resume play where the movie stopped Or m t
70. ptions on the left select CBL SAT Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand Press Enter to select the brand CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 3 Choose the device code e From the menu options on the left select CBLeSAT Code 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 e When you have chosen the right code press Enter e 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 video recorder Turn on the TV Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press the VCR source button and follow the steps below 1 Identify the devic
71. raightened as much as possible ofa plasma screen TV f you are using a plasma screen TV make sure the media center power source is as far ax problem listed away from the TV as possible Move the remote or the media center a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match e Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance With a plasma screen Momentarily disconnect the video cable composite S video or component and see if TV turned on remote performance improves the LIFESTYLE remote e If performance improves the problem may be remedied by obtaining ferrite chokes and behaves erratically 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 Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby or behaves erratically LIFESTYLE system See Changing remote control switch settings on page 53 Radio does not work e Make sure antennas are connected properly e Move AM antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the media center e Adjust antenna position to improve reception e 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 e After pressi
72. reen Settings menus For details on the changes you can make refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 43 To enjoy remarkable new LIFESTYLE system features You can use many features of your LIFESTYLE system as soon as it is installed and the setup is verified by the two discs that are included with it But the revolutionary uM usic intelligent playback system requires that CD tracks are stored in the system before you can use it To get the most impact from this feature you need at least 20 discs stored Before you begin storing you may want to refer to the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton Storing one disc is very simple Place the CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray Press the Store button located on the media center control panel Note To store additional CDs you may want some guidelines and more details Refer to Getting your music into the system below To further understand your options for identifying and playing the tracks you store be sure to read Check in at your Music Library on page 19 and How the uMusic intelligent playback system works for you on page 51 Enjoying your stored music The uMusic intelligent playback system provides a refreshing new means to enjoy the music you own on CD Before you use it you can read the overview of its capabilities in Presenting a New Way to Play on page 49 Note This feature functions onl
73. renaming preset selected in the option above Clear Playlist Removes all track selections from the system playlist Clear ratings Removes all stored ratings associated with the preset selected in the option above Restore Settings No User settings if any modify system operation Yes Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings established at the factory 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 20 UE rr a v a Preview of remote control zs E 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 p aN m HEIN EIC PEE E c ANE 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 remote to control Brand name 39 USING SYSTEM
74. right to see a preview of video features and press the Enter button to move into the active list of video options A Video Select Video to adjust these system options TV Power TV Power Status Widescreen TV Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level K navigate ep select gt E Option Settings Settings Descriptions TV Video Format Progressive Scan Video Resolution Persistent Video Settings on TV 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 Refer to 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 orTV 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 Adjusts your system to work with a widescreen 16 9 TV 37 USING SYSTEM MENUS 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 d
75. rol to preview these menu options Du Press the down arrow or Enter to move into that menu Remote Control CP navigate g p select b v d h v A TV brand selection CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Identify the TV brand e From the list of options that appear select TV Brand Figure 11 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 deb navigate 40D select BOSE EE v4 b v d Choose the TV code e In the list of options on the left select TV Code Move right to select the first code e Press the TV On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press that button again If the 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 12 e From the Video options select TV Power Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select a different setting
76. roves 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 53 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 Figure 1 Front view of the media center On Off Source Volume E A All Off Enter wv Open Close Erase Store a 12 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 CAUTION Pressing 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 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 co
77. s 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 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY REFERENCE INTRODUCTION 5 WECOME das AE EI RAO tee ses dU DI IQ ee cee eee IDEE hee ML UL Ee 5 Introducing the uMusic intelligent playback system ouaaa aeaaea 5 Introducing tne VS 2 video enhalle Bl oed i i iv sind nte ost t cau a cit d i De Op PR APO t qe Ce b ele ome Pare e di 5 Types of discs you can use with this system 1 0 RR Hh hrs 5 TOSS yO MOIS eaa Se arated i ces ect ucl ae de eie dra di Al Toa ae saa ee cta cq
78. s 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 uMusic intelligent playback system A revolutionary Bose play mode which performs like a virtual DJ by noting listener preferences and playing stored CD tracks suited to them Video CD A Compact Disc CD that contains a video component Videostage 5 Bose proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five channel surround sound 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 MOBE Turns the system on and off Selects the last used source o y Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system of stored CD play and cancels other stored CD modes of play Turns the system on if it was off Mutes the volume for all connected speakers main and in other rooms Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room Selects the built in disc player as source Turns the system on if it was off f i DM GE S
79. s options FM or AM radio on page 47 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 43 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 Fornumbers 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 23 SYSTEM OPERATION Figure 8 Location of the headphone jack on the media center 24 English 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 2 On the remote control press and hold the 0 number b
80. speakers Polymer painted Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Polymer VS 2 Diecast aluminum 61 REFERENCE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you the End User End User or You and Bose Corporation Bose governing your use of the technology and software and data and data content belonging to Bose its vendors and licensors Technology that is contained in this audio video device S ystem By tearing open the protective wrapping on this System you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this EULA In the event you disagree with any of the terms contained herein DO NOT UNWRAP THIS SYSTEM Return the sealed System to the Bose Corporation for a full refund Copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties protect the Technology contained within this System The Technology is being licensed not sold This EULA grants you the right to use the Technology only on this Bose System You may NOT transfer lend distribute prepare derivative works reverse engineer de compile or disassemble the Technology except and only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits such activity You agree that you will use the Technology and the System solely for your own personal non commercial use The Technology contains software that allows You to obtain vendor supplied music related
81. splay and the TV screen changes as you move around and make selections Figure 6 Music Library on the TV Music Library Preset 1 Current screen Preset Attributes All genres column All albums J All tracks Selection Summary of MW 17 albums 192 tracks 612 minutes selected selections Left Right narrow selection to a particular album This filters available selections below dep navigate en select Suide details b v d b v d 19 SYSTEM OPERATION 2 Use these actions to move around and make selections from the display or the screen Press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want Press Enterto confirm your selection and move back to the attributes column Repeat these steps for each change you want to make Press Exitto leave the Music Library 3 Choose from new options that appear as you make a selection Note For further details on moving around and making selections on screen refer to Using System Menus on page 32 Figure 7 Track located through Music Library Preset 1 searching by genre then artist Genre Rock Pop Arist Album All Albums Track All tracks 1 album 10 tracks selected Left Right narrow selection to a particular album This filters available selections below ez navigate en select Suide details b v d b v d 4 When you find what you want you can use the remote control as follows Press Play or Enter to play y
82. symbol the last feature in the menu Figure 9 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 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 25 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 10 Preview of Remote features in the System menu 26 Your LIFESTYLE system includes an IR infrared emitter that sends out signals from the front of the music c
83. t CD track strong radio station or stored music track When pressed and held scans backward or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc Randomly plays music whether from a CD or your stored collection and in Whole CD or Library mode 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 whether CD or stored music in Whole CD or Library mode 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 Select the stored music or 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 In Stored source provides further details on the track that is playing Displays or exits the TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR information on the TV screen if the remote is set up to control your components During MP3 play removes or restores track information on the media center display Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system mode for the stored source and overrides any previously selected modes In Stored applies a negative or positive rating to the track playing A negative ra
84. tails 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 keep 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 59 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 230V 0 55A 50 60 Hz 33VDC 1 1A Speaker system power rating USA Canada 100 120V 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 80dB uV mqQ 3 meters average Media center inputs AU X 2Vrms maximum CB
85. ter 1 Move to the number 3 at the left of the screen and press Enter 2 Selectthe special character s you want in the same way you select other characters 3 Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table To save the text 1 Move to the Done bar at the top right of the screen 2 Press Enter to confirm completion and leave the Edit Screen Or to leave the System menu altogether press Exit on the LIFESTYLE remote control To undo all edits you ve made To undo changes you have made to information about a CD select CD Action from the System menu You can replace your changes with the original database information by selecting Reload CD information 35 USING SYSTEM MENUS Audio options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Press the right arrow key to select the Audio tab When you see a preview of audio features press the Enter button to move into the active list of audio options Figure 17 Preview of audio features ennavigate Ao Audio Select Audio to adjust these system options Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels ADAPTIQ Expansion Protocol p RC P select NF 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 Descripti
86. that preset when listening Different listening times or frames of mind wake up workout weekends homework yard work craft work etc For smaller households it makes sense to change presets for differ ent activities during your day J ust remember that no preset is locked into its assignment At any time you can completely clear the memory of a stored music preset and reassign it to another person or purpose It s strictly your choice And you are free to use one and only one preset forever if that s what you prefer Switch from one to another easily Pressing one or two buttons is all it takes If you are not yet in the uMusic system mode press the remote control Stored button to get there While in the uMusic system mode press a number button from 1 to 9 to activate one of the presets Use the selection and rating buttons as you like With your preset selected do what you normally do while listening Let the track play to its conclusion if you don t want to take any action Or Press the Seek button to move on to the next track if you like Or Press Repeat for any tracks you want to hear again Or Use the and buttons to rate tracks you react to strongly No matter which of the above actions you take while listening the system continues to select from the entire contents of your stored music Your preset keeps track of these responses so the system learns to play certain music more or less often Yet f
87. the text line When you are finished move to the Done box at the top right and press A gt Enter to leave the Edit Screen or press Exit to leave the System menu NY To eliminate existing letters from the text line Letters disappear beginning at the far right and progressing to the left 1 Move down to the Erase bar 2 Press Enter to erase the last letter in the text line 3 Press Enter as often as needed to remove additional characters in the line To enter new text or add to existing text Letters appear to the right of existing text 1 Move to a character and press Enter 2 Move to the next character and press Enter To place a space between words Spaces appear to the right of the last character in the text line 1 Move to Space bar and press Enter 2 Moveto a character and press Enter to begin the next word To capitalize a letter The first letter of a new line of text is automatically capitalized 1 Before typing the character move to the Shift bar and press Enter 2 Move to the character and press Enter 3 Move back to the Shift bar and press Enter before selecting a letter you do not want to capitalize To enter a number or symbol 1 Move to the number 2 at the left of the screen and press Enter 2 Select the number s you want in the same way you select characters 3 Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table To enter a non English special charac
88. ting causes the system to move immediately to a new track In an on screen program guide scrolls down or up to reveal additional content for your TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR as applicable when the remote is set up to control such components SYSTEM CONTROLS If the symbol appears above the Library button the four buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions BOSE In Stored source queues up and plays other stored tracks that most closely match the style of the current track 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 Encore __ O In Stored source when used in conjunction with the number keys plays the tracks fot A O O hee from a specific stored CD of that number o In Cable source makes a selection from the A list e ol In Stored source plays all the tracks if any assigned to the playlist Can be used O O with additional play mode options like Encore vl Q In Cable source makes a selection from the B list ON v0 System Exit c In Stored source skips from the track currently playing to the first track on the CD of origin and plays that CD from beginning to end In Cable source makes a selection from the C list Whole CD Channel Track Volume Chapter e If the symbol amp appears above the Library but
89. ton the four colored buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions e In Stored source queues up and plays other stored tracks that most closely match the style of the current track E In Teletext mode selects the content labeled red In Stored source when used in conjunction with the number keys plays the tracks from a specific stored CD of that number In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled green e In Stored source plays all the tracks if any assigned to the playlist Playlist In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled yellow In Stored source skips from the track currently playing to the first track on the CD of origin and plays that CD from beginning to end Whole CD In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled blue Encore CD Playlist Whole CD See Remote Version in Remote control options on page 39 Getting good remote control range and response The cord that 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 it is 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 imp
90. utton 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 8 Media center views Right Front side Alon Enter Headphone mm 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 43 In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen move around and make changes 7 by using the selection buttons NA Figure 9 Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menu SYSTEM OPERATION 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 2 Movedown to the Sleep Timer
91. ve chosen your LIFESTYLE system because it captures these subtleties with a breakthrough new feature the uMusic intelligent playback system Enabled by proprietary Bose technology it transforms your system into a virtual DJ capable of playing a continuous stream of the music you most enjoy and adapting to your preferences as they change Notonly does it store your personal CD collection but the uMusic intelligent playback system also provides a revolutionary new approach to hearing your music It offers immediate access and uninterrupted play so you can enjoy far more of your favorite music even the tracks you ve forgotten you own And as if it is listening along with you the system learns to play more and more of what you prefer for customized listening pleasure Underlying this new feature is the capacity to store all of the tracks from hundreds of your CDs in the system The actual quantity depends on the number and length of tracks on each CD Used as a personal music library this feature saves you the time spent physically arrang ing and searching through your collection How you can tell the system to Do as I do That s right you get to instruct this new music system to play what you want when you want it But giving it instructions requires very little effort J ust react to your stored music as it plays and count on this system to pay attention Don t be concerned about doing it right either because anything you
92. wice to stop and reset Then gt to restart at the beginning of the DVD Skip to the next chapter TE up Chapt Skip to the previous chapter cama down twice bits Repeat a chapter a while the chapter you want to repeat plays Search backward or forward Ge seek gt for the motion rate control bar to appear Press again to adjust the rate of the search and set the direction Select a different option offered on O to view the menu shown at the beginning of the the DVD w Mere DVD Use the left right up or down arrows to reach the menu item you want and press Enter to make that selection 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 Enterat 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 J Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings ref
93. y add a whole batch of selections by one artist a genre or from one CD 18 English SYSTEM OPERATION To delete tracks from the Playlist While listening to music in the Playlist press and hold Playlist as the track you want to remove plays To completely clear the Playlist To use the Playlist again for a different purpose you may want to remove all the tracks listed there now To do that quickly press System on the remote move over to Media Center and into that menu to get to the uMusic Preset Action item Select Clear Playlist from the options list Check in at your Music Library Imagine while using your LIFESTYLE system you hear music on FM or perhaps the score of a movie and suddenly you think of another song you want to hear You know you own it though the name eludes you But it won t stop running through your head This is a perfect scenario for using the Music Library If your system is turned on and the Stored source is selected 1 Press Library on the remote to see your choices for locating a track The initial library information appears on the media center display Figure 5 Figure 5 Music Library as it appears A rt S t on the media center display All artists e f your TV is on and the video input that connects the media center to the TV is selected the library screen appears Figure 6 Artist is selected and ready to browse the artist options e Information on the di
94. y after CDs have been stored in the system as described below Instructions for selecting and playing stored music refer to buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise specified Getting your music into the system Before you can enjoy these benefits some preparation is required It involves use of the media center and a simple three step procedure for storing your music Note Your system is designed to store the tracks of regular CDs only It will not store MP3 tracks or the contents of DVDs If an inappropriate disc type is in the disc tray when the Store button is pressed the media center displays an error message to indicate that storage is not possible 15 SYSTEM OPERATION 16 Here s how to begin 1 Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray 2 Press the Store button located on the media center control panel During this process the media center displays the message CD STORING and shows what percentage of the task is completed To interrupt or stop the storing activity at any time simply open the disc tray To resume storing the same disc close the tray and press the Store button again 3 When it reaches 10096 and displays the text AUDIO CD STORED remove the disc and repeat steps 1 3 for each additional CD Storing takes about 5 minutes per disc For more details see Planning time to store your music on page 50 The basics of your uMusic intelligent play

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