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2. Adjust antenna position to reduce interference FM sound is noisy in surround mode Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Select the 2 speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise See CD settings options on page 37 Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center No sound from TV CD DVD VCR or AUX Check the connections Make sure that component is turned on Refer to the component owner s manual No video on screen though the TV audio functions Check the TV video input selection Make sure it is correct for the video source LIFESTYLE remote does not control your TV VCR cable satellite box or other external component Make sure correct codes are set See Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other compo nents on page 21 Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed The IR emitter that sends commands to your external components is below the disc tray If you still cannot control your external components successfully you may 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 Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly Reposition the TV on off sensor on the back of
3. CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen Figure 16 A sample of CD setting options as they appear on the media center display Figure 17 FM radio Settings menu on the TV screen with identify ing tags Quick changes to whatever system source is playing are easy to make when you press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE remote control You can boost the system center channel 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 Moving about and selecting options from the menu for each source also becomes second nature quickly Just try it and see 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 e As the settings appear on the media center display Figure 16 press the down button on the remote to see more options SC ENTER CHANNEL 4 SLEEP TIMER OFF To see the DVD Settings menu on the TV screen Figure 17 below turn on the TV a
4. 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 address list included with the system 11 SYSTEM CONTROLS e a ry Media center Figure 1 Front view of the media center On Off Source Volume dm A All Off Enter I v Open Close Erase Store 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 A 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 components using the LIFESTYLE remote Avoid blocking this emitter so its signal will have a clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room Front panel door lifts up Disc tray Controls Display window Headphone jack 3 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
5. Media center options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of media center features Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus Figure 13 Preview of media center features 30 Media Center Display Brightness Display Language Optical Source Digital Audio Output Tuner Spacing Restore Settings 3 avigate g pselect Select Media Center to adjust these system options USING SYSTEM MENUS Default settings Options Effect of this setting Display Brightness 4 Media center display lights with a midrange brightness 1 to 7 Darkens or lightens the media center display 7 brightest Display Language English On screen display menus appear in the selected language Dansk Deutsch Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Svenska Optical Source None TV VCR CBL SAT AUX No digital signal received via optical cable Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source D Note Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connec tions to optical only No digital co ax connection signal will be pro cessed Digital Audio Output Original PCM No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio jacks Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices Tuner Spacing U S European Channel spacing for AM FM radio stations set to selected region standa
6. following applies a When a video source is selected changes between a 4 3 screen display Ge ratio and 16 9 widescreen display This requires a TV that provides that function Your remote must also be set up to control the TV i li or b When the TV is selected as source enters the Teletext mode Works in conjunction with colored FastText buttons on the remote J Note For instructions on how to switch functionality of your remote from screen ratio to Teletext capabilities or the reverse refer to Remote control options on page 31 O Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source Settings Q 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 if the remote is set to control it O O Displays an electronic program guide if your TV cable satellite box or Ked VCR DVR provides this feature when the remote is set up to control such in components Q Exits the Settings and System menus Exit Exits on screen menus for TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if the remote is set up to control such components Tune Tunes the FM AM radio up or down to the next frequency Selects the next or previous item in a menu list Tune Confirms the selection of a menu item Tune Moves up down
7. left or right in a menu or screen SYSTEM CONTROLS Channel Track Chapter Volume cx do 908 B CD e C 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 us i Gea OOO lO 0000 O00 S o Page 10 Moves to the previous or next CD track or strong radio station When pressed and held scans backward or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc Randomly plays music from a CD Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves back a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Repeats the current music selection on a CD Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves ahead a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Selects the radio station preset DVD chapter CD track
8. or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed Skips to the channel last selected on TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if applicable when the remote is set up to control your components Displays or exits the TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR information on the TV screen if the remote is set up to control your components During MP3 play removes or restores track information on the media center display Moves to the previous arrow down or next arrow up page in some cable and satellite on screen menus and guides SYSTEM CONTROLS a If your remote features the O button the four buttons at the bottom function as follows MOSE GD ge System Channel Track Volume Chapter In VCR source or AUX if a recorder type device is connected to that input activates the record function Not available on remotes set to control Teletext In Cable source makes the A selection from a list of options In Cable source makes the B selection from a list of options In Cable source makes the C selection from a list of options b If your remote features the O button the four colored buttons at the bottom function as follows In Teletext mode selects the content labeled red In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled green jg Q In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled yellow In Teletext mode selects the screen content labe
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10. 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 INTRODUCTION Audio and video terms defined A C Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when as a rectangular TV image For example if the aspect ratio is 4 3 read as 4 by 3 the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high The standard TV aspect ratios are 4 3 and 16 9 CD R CD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Compact Disc CD Data can be added to a CD R once only and to a CD RW more than once CD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Compact Disc CD which allows no data to be added Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title Component video Also called YPbPr this video signal is split into three parts luminance and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either composite or S video signals This more complex signal also requires the use of component connection jacks which are not available on all televisions or video components Composite video The simplest of three types of video signal which combines rather than separates bri
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12. information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings refer to CD settings options on page 37 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 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 Or to assign a station to a specific number use the LIFESTYLE remote control and follow these steps 1 Tune to the preferred station 2 To assign the station a preset number press and hold that number button For numbers 1 through 9 press a single number and hold it until the display indicates PRESET SET e For numbers 10 through 20 press the first number then press and hold the second number until the display indicates PRESET SET Ay Note Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that number SYSTEM OPERATION 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 numb
13. 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 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A International 220 240V 0 30A 50 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A Dual voltage 115 230V 0 55A 50 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A Speaker system power rating USA Canada 100 120V 50 60Hz 350W International 220 240V 50 60Hz 350W Dual voltage 100 120 220 240V 50 60Hz 350W Media center inputs AUX 2Vrms maximum CBL SAT 2Vrms maximum VCR 2Vrms maximum TV 2Vrms maximum DIGITAL SPDIF 1 each for TV VCR TAPE and AUX COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL format 1V with sync 75Q 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 Media center outputs SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2 Variable audio user selectable AUDIO OUT L and R fixed audio 2 Vrms maximum DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT SPDIF 15 to 21 dom COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y Media center dimensions Media center finish 15 8 W x 11 0 D x 3 5 H Brushed aluminum 40 1 cm x 27 9 cm x 8 9 cm Media center weight Remote control range 8 2 Ib 3 7 kg 65 ft 20 m 47 289324 001
14. remote performance improves If performance improves the problem may be remedied by obtaining ferrite chokes and placing them on the cable to draw away the interference To purchase the chokes contact Bose Customer Service for assistance System turns on by itself or behaves erratically Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby LIFESTYLE system See Changing remote control switch settings on page 40 Radio does not work Make sure antennas are connected properly Move AM antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the media center Adjust antenna position to improve reception Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position Move antennas farther from media center TV or other electronic equipment Select another station You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations The disc does not play After pressing the CD DVD button wait a few seconds before pressing Play Make sure the disc is properly inserted label side up Eject the disc and try loading it again The CD may be dirty See Cleaning discs on page 43 Try another CD The CD may be defective or not compatible See Clarifying some basics on page 5 45 REFERENCE Problem What to do ACD or DVD does not play correctly Check the disc for scratches fingerprints smears or dirt See Protecting and caring for your system on page 43 FM sound is distorted
15. selected fm 10 90 time elapses DVD settings options To see the DVD Settings menu you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the Source Three features shown in italic type below appear in the DVD menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu Set to DVD Features Options Setting effect ES 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume DQG 24 5 to 5 as Center 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume XT 4 Channel 5 to 5 LL Movie EQ On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper EN Off movie soundtrack reproduction S Range On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility Py Compression Off and keep some sounds from overwhelming others dt Mono On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry 49 Decoding Off to process mono programs one channel audio into five speaker sound 37 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Set to DVD Features Options Setting effect Time 0 00 Displays elapsed time _ __ Advances or reverses the film to the new time T Title Advances or reverses the film to another section _ of __ of the DVD according to the number set Chapter Advances or reverses the film to a new scene ___ according to the number set Audio Track DTS Plays an audio f
16. 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 8 e From the Video options select TV Power Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select a different setting Euro Connector European default Automatic Manual US default Press the Enter button CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 8 Changing the TV Power TV Power Automatic The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source EXE E select BOSE KE krd 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 Press System or Exitto leave the System menu For cable satellite control The cable or satellite that is connected to the CBLe SAT input on your media center is the one you should select So when you press the CBL SAT source button and the On Off button below it you are operating that device If you own both a cable and satellite box use the AUX option to designate the second device brand and code J Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Follow the cable or satellite process below Turn on the cable or satellite box or other video device tha
17. the source last used when it turns on the system All Off O Turns off the system and all connected speakers in all rooms Open Close Opens closes the disc tray Source Selects the next available sound source in sequence om 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 Erase Removes a radio station from the assigned preset number Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers if they are muted 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 I Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source Store Figure 2 Sample of information that appears on the media center display Figure 3 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 CD O22 TRACK 6 10 When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display they may scroll to reveal information that does not fit in the two lines available Light indicators Sleep Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically Settings Shows when the source Setti
18. 5 Preview of DVD Lock DVD Lock features Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Manage DVD Password avigate ge select Default settings Options Effect of this setting Create Password ____ Establishes a four number code to restrict access to movies with appears only before certain ratings a password is created Confirm Password ____ Verifies the four number password appears only when a password is created or changed Enter Password ____ Allows access to movies with certain ratings appears only after a password is created Change Password ____ Establishes a new four number code to restrict access to movies appears only if with certain ratings a password is entered Lock Unrated Discs Off No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set Lock Discs Rated Above 1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number unless the password is entered 33 USING SYSTEM MENUS 34 Using the lock to apply parental control The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE system lets you restrict viewing of DVDs with certain ratings To activate this feature you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVDs that have a higher rating than your restriction level There are eight levels to
19. D as the source Using the progressive scan capability of your TV Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media center Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the media center see Note below Otherwise you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source For other video components connected to the media center make sure the component is also connected using a component video adapter By Note For information on selecting component video on the media center required for use of progressive scan as well refer to Higher quality connections to consider in your Installation Guide 14 SYSTEM OPERATION To adjust what you hear or see e 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 Ay Note Refer to Making sure the sound is as good as it gets in the Installation Guide 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 27 For temporary adjustments to the particular source playing like the number of speakers engaged or the turn off timer setting use the on screen Settings menus For details on the changes you can make refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or
20. ENUS Audio Processing Movie EQ Range Compres sion Mono Decoding Automatic 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 6 3 3 6 Standard signal level loudness Decreases or increases signal level adjustable to match the levels of other components J Note You may want to adjust the inputs for each external component to match the system s internal FM and CD levels ADAPTiQ Off On No ADAPTiQ audio calibration performed Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2 Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments when this selection is followed within 5 seconds by pressing the Erase button on the media center control panel Expansion Protocol Bose link Communicates only with Bose link compatible products in other Change this only if instructed areas or rooms of your house in the owner s guide supplied Legacy Allows the system to communicate with Bose legacy products like with your Bose link remote control Wave radios or Wave radio CDs which pre date Bose link comp
21. LIFESTYLE DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Operating Guide SAFETY INFORMATION 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture A WARNING The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids such as vases shall not be placed on the apparatus As with any electronic products use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE D CHARGE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK LECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE A L INT RIEUR AUCUNE PIECE POUVANT ETRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENT These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE media center and Acoustimass module enclosures The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the syste
22. 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 backward or forward quickly J Note If your LIFESTYLE remote control has the symbol below the O button it also has a record button near the bottom of the remote Use that button to set your VCR DVR to record For AUX control If you have a component connected to the AUX input on your media center you can set your LIFESTYLE remote to control it although on and off control is not an option If you do not have a component connected to AUX you can still control another device by selecting it from the list of AUX device choices Changer Satellite Cable DVR TV or VCR To exercise this control you must press the AUX source button first d Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Follow the AUX process below Turn on your component Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press AUX and continue 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select AUX Device e Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand n the menu options on the left select AUX Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alph
23. R 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 and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press the VCR source button and follow the steps below 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Brand Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate your brand of VCR or DVR Press Enterto select the brand 3 Choose the device code n the menu options on the left select VCR Code Move right to select the first code Press the VCR On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press this button again If the VCR or DVR turns off and on you have chosen the right code If not select another code and press VCR On Off two more times s When you have chosen the right code press Enter Press System or Exitto leave the System menu CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES When you complete these settings and select VCR as the source you can now use the VCR
24. Recording 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 INTRODUCTION MP3 MPEG 1 Layer IIl 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 Pan amp scan The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by cropping parts of the picture DVD video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan and scan widescreen video to a 4 3 ratio PCM An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation A common form of digital audio signal Progressive Scan A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass and refreshes the TV image 30x sec Not compatible with all video displays PVR An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording Sometimes use
25. TV Control CBLISAT Choose the device that you have connected to the TV Audio IN jacks E navigate E select MBOTE z bv d This gives you the cable sound to go with the cable program without changing to CBL SAT as the source selection You can also designate CBL SAT as the primary tuner to control your channel selection This is only a good choice if you use the TV exclusively as a video monitor USING SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust Figure 10 System menu and preview of the DVD Lock feature Adjustments to system properties are typically those you make only once If your system already operates just as you want there is no need to make such adjustments However for some installation options changes to the System menu may be required This is simply to make the system fully compatible and convenient for your setup One example is the adjustments made so the remote control works with any components that are externally connected to the system How to enter the System menu By pressing the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control you call up the System menu This menu appears on your TV screen only not on the media center display However if you do NOT see this menu Make sure your TV is turned on Make sure to select the TV Video Input used to connect to the media center Ay Note lf you recorded the TV Video Input information on the form in your Installation Guide refer to that form a
26. VD 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 Determines which device changes channels when in TV source AUX VCR CBL SAT Remote Version Record ABC Teletext Sets the functions of some buttons on the remote such as Screen ratio control Record ABC or Teletext as provided by your TV or in your area IR Control 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 remote buttons pressed to teach another remote to operate the system System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR commands to a learning remote 32 USING SYSTEM MENUS DVD Lock options 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 1
27. a previous track Skip a track Scan a CD backward forward Randomly play CD tracks Cancel random play Repeat a track Repeat a CD Cancel repeat Press C C or C C Then C gt to restart at the beginning of the CD Q and hold until the display changes I Repeat to resume display of the scrolling text Channel up Track Chapter down Channel after a track has played for several seconds Track Chapter down Channel 2 l ane once if no music is playing apter s z s twice if the music has begun e s C e seek gt r and hold On MP3 discs only this jumps to the beginning of a track x again iss again a third time J Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings refer to Tuner settings options FM or AM radio on page 38 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 17 SYSTEM OPERATION 18 Using the radio Press FM AM to select the radio tuner This turns on the system if it was off and tunes to the FM or AM station last selected Changing stations When you want to Press Switch between FM and AM ce Seek the next strong station LS s LS Manually tune to a station Select a preset station or Channel Track O Chapter 8 by specific preset number 000 Ay Note For
28. abetical list to locate your brand Press Enterto select the brand 3 Choose the device code s 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 input device If you always change channels on your cable or satellite box and never on your TV you can choose to set up your LIFESTYLE system for your cable or satellite box when you select TV as the source In this case you need to connect your cable or satellite to the TV Audio IN on the media center You will also need to select that option in the System menu Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 27 25 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 9 Designating the TV as channel selector TV tuner 26 Make this selection from the Remote Control options in the System menu Opposite the TV Control option select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector Then press System or Exit to leave the menu Remote Control
29. ati bility and with some non Bose products in other areas or rooms of your house Video options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of video features and press the Enter button to move into the active list of video options Figure 12 Preview of video features Select Video to adjust these system options TV Power TV Power Status TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs 5 Navigate aS select K 2 2 J Note DO NOT change settings for component video using the on screen System menu shown here On some TVs the screen will be blank until you make this change Video Connector 9 Video Black Level TV Video Format Progressive Scan Refer to Component system setup using the display on page 13 Elimination of ADAPTIQ system adjustments is NOT automatically reversible Restoring these adjustments requires re use of the Setup Disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ system headset supplied with the system For information on how to use this process refer to Making sure the sound is as good as it gets in your Instal lation 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 The Automatic feature works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off For information o
30. choose from matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA as shown in the table below MPAA Audience 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 33 2 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into 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 ouoos Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and exit the selection list
31. d 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 SCMS A system for preventing second generation digital copies of copyrighted audio material A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source but that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second generation recording Screen ratio The dimensions of the video display on a television which can vary from 4 3 standard to 16 9 widescreen Also called letterbox widescreen display leaves a black band above and below the picture on traditional TVs This does not occur on widescreen TVs Subtitles Text that appears at the bottom of the screen during video playback and which may differ from t
32. ecific options you may choose to alter for that property n the active list press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want e Press Enter or the left arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the features column e Repeat these steps for each change you want to make Press Exit to leave the System menu Audio options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control When you see a preview of audio features you can press the Enter button to move into the active list of audio options e Audio Figure 11 Preview of audio features Select Audio to adjust these system options Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels ADAPTiQ Expansion Protocol e xnavigate g p select J 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 Default settings Active list of options Options Effect of this setting Bass Compensation 0 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 Normal high frequency reproduction 14 to 14 Decreased or increased high frequency reproduction 9 to 6 Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration 28 USING SYSTEM M
33. ends out signals from the front of the music center to each component that your LIFESTYLE remote is set to control This allows you to turn on those sources which are in the room with the media center and make basic selections from them The additional components may be connected either to the media center or to the TV 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 slightly adjust the position of the component in relationship to the media center This may better enable the signal from the media center to reach the component J 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 compo nent as you use the LIFESTYLE remote to turn it on and off If you have not yet installed the emitter see IR emitter cable as an option in your Installation Guide For TV control J Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 27 Use the TV remote to turn on t
34. er button until the message PRESET ERASED appears briefly on the media center display Removal is then complete To reassign a preset to a different station 1 Tune to the station preferred 2 On the remote control press and hold the preset number button s you choose to re assign to that station Using the headphone jack For private listening you can connect headphones to the jack which is located on the right side of the media center Figure 4 Figure 4 Location of the headphone jack on the media center Media center views Right Front a side Headphone Right side view Front view d 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 J Note f you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 35 In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen move around and make changes IOR by using the selection buttons 19 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 Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol the last feat
35. es 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 Three features shown in italic type below appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu Set to TV Features Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 vA Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume BA 5 to 5 TAY Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume ACA 5 to 5 Movie EQ On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper EIN Off movie sounatrack reproduction Ng Range On Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder Ay Compression Orr ate the difference between dialogue and spe cial effects Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others P Mono Decoding On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding qp Off circuitry which processes mono audio one channel programs into five speaker sound Audio 1 1 1 Plays audio content of selected soundtrack s 2 Both The content of the second soundtrack may be a second language for example D Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time 10 90 elapses 39 REFERENCE System maintenance Figure 19 Instal
36. es Figure 20 on page 41 2 Move one or more of switches 1 2 3 or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting Use a paper clip ball point pen or similar object J Note DO NOT change any other switch settings Moving other switches may disable your remote control 3 Replace the battery cover REFERENCE Figure 20 Miniature switches on the Primary remote are set for use in the Main room A Using the media center 1 2 4 5 Lift the media center door and press the All Off button Press and hold the Enter button Your current house code will appear in the media center display window in the form of four rectangles which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4 HOUSE CODE m m m Switches 1 4 down 0 0 0 0 current house code While holding the Enter button press any button on the remote control The media center displays the new house code which confirms its recognition of the new code NEW HOUSE CODE m m Switch 1 up 2 down 3 up and 4 down 1 0 1 0 new house code Release the Enter button The system remains off 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 J Note To verify your system s house code press Enter while the system is off The display confirms the settings of switches 1 4 Switches 1 4 Other switches aS set at t
37. ghtness 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 bos _ 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 GLTAL The logo representing DTS DVD An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc The audio video data storage system is based on 12 cm optical discs DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD Data can be added to a DVD R or R once only and to a DVD RW or RW more than once DVD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD which allows no data to be added DVD video A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD ROM discs based on MPEG video Dolby Digital audio and other proprietary data formats DVR An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording sometimes used interchangeably with PVR for Personal Video
38. he TV Be sure to select the video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control 1 Press TV to select the TV source 2 Press System The System menu will appear on the TV screen Figure 6 3 Move across the properties to Remote Control to preview these menu options 4 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into that menu Remote Control TV Brand Select your TV brand ES a p navigate g p select MA Rd 21 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 7 TV brand selection 22 Identify the TV brand From the list of options that appear select TV Brand Figure 7 Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand of your TV Press Enterto select the brand Remote Control TV brand Philips Select your TV brand Press and hold the arrow button to scroll faster EP z pc 965 navigate 065 select A vd b d Choose the TV code n the list of options on the left select TV Code Move right to select the first code Press the TVOn 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 TVOn 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
39. he factory Switch 5 determines which audio all switches down stream of two you hear For more information on streams refer to Setting up a second room with sound on page 42 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 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 41 REFERENCE Setting up a second room with sound 42 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 the two audio streams So when music is playing in the main room listeners in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from the system for true 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 Bo
40. he language of the on screen dialog S video Also called Y C A video signal that separates the brightness black and white and the color information S video provides significantly higher resolution than composite video but not as high as from component This type of connection is compatible with many televi sions and other video components and requires use of an S video cable Teletext An information retrieval service provided by television broadcast companies in Europe and some other countries not including the U S Video CD A Compact Disc CD that contains a video component Videostage 5 Bose proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five channel surround 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 e Turns the system on and off Selects the last used source Cr gre Parades r3 is Mutes the volume for all connected speakers main and in other rooms pong DVD Menu Settings IOB Guide Sw System Exit Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room Selects the built in CD DVD disc player as s
41. heck the connections for any external components Make sure that you have pressed the correct remote button for the source you want to hear For CD or DVD play be sure the disc is placed correctly label side up in the disc tray Connect the FM and AM antennas Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Make sure that the audio input cable Connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack Multi pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack Check connections between the cube speakers and the module Turn off the media center for 60 seconds then on again to restore communication between the media center and the speakers Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz which may be electrical in nature not harmonic Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components in the room may be creating unwanted signals and the possible remedies No sound from center speaker Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends Select 3 or 5 speaker mode Too much sound from center speaker Decrease the Center Channel setting 44 REFERENCE Problem What to do No sound from surround speakers Select 5 speaker mode Increase the Surround setting for the source being played Make sure the v
42. ideo sound source is stereo and surround encoded and the component used TV VCR DVR etc is stereo Surround speakers Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played are too loud 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 Storing tracks of a CD e Remove the CD and check for scratches which may slow the process or make it takes much longer than it should impossible to store all tracks Or if the CD needs cleaning refer to Cleaning discs on page 43 LIFESTYLE remote behaves erratically or it does not work If this occurs in conjunction with use of a plasma screen TV see the problem listed next Check batteries and their polarity and Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly seated uncoiled and extended to its full length If you are using a plasma screen TV make sure the media center power source is as far away from the TV as possible Move the remote or the media center a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance With a plasma screen TV turned on the LIFESTYLE remote behaves erratically Momentarily disconnect the video cable composite S video or component and see if
43. led blue D Note To switch your remote from a functionality to b described above refer to Remote control options on page 31 and locate the Selecting a Remote Control version option Getting strong remote control range and response The cord that connects the power supply 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 oooot t zx S 9 J Note Also when using a plasma screen TV keeping the media center power supply as far from the TV as is practical improves remote range If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote it could be time to change the batteries For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them refer to Replacing the remote control batteries on page 40 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 Also make sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center and contains the remote antenna is stretched to its full length and is separated from other power cords If this does not help move the media center a few feet to see if a new location provides better response
44. ling the remote control batteries 40 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 J 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 19 2 Insert four AAA or IEC LR3 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place AAA batteries 4 Battery JP compartment p Battery gt compartment l E 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 switch
45. listen on page 35 Instructions for selecting and playing the other system sources refer to buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise specified Enjoying multiple system sources Once it is set to control other components connected to the system your LIFESTYLE remote serves as a universal control for those components as well as for system sources J Note For information on how to set the remote to operate other components refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 21 Playing a DVD 1 Turn on your TV 2 Press CD DVD to select the DVD player If the system is off this will turn it on 3 On the media center lift the door and press the Open Close button to expose the disc tray 4 Insert a DVD into the tray label side up Be sure the DVD is clean If not refer to Protecting and caring for your system on page 43 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 fea ture is just one of several on screen selections offered J 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 CD Resume play C again or C Stop a DVD movie C Then gt to resume play where the movie sto
46. m enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide Class 1 laser product This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 IEC60825 1 1993 A1 A2 A CAUTION 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 A WARNING No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Canada only N Please dispose of used batteries properly following any local regulations Do not incinerate Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton 2005 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborat
47. n the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to DVD settings options on page 37 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 35 Using DVD parental controls The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE system allows you to restrict access by locking any DVD movies that you find inappropriate for members of your family Before you can use this feature you need to choose a password and a level of restriction matched to movie rating levels as found in the System menu To learn more about parental controls refer to DVD Lock options on page 33 Ay Note Refer to Troubleshooting on page 44 if you have trouble with a password Playing a CD SYSTEM OPERATION Press CD DVD to select the CD player If the system is off this will turn it on and begin playing a CD loaded in the disc tray To load a disc 1 On the media center lift the door and press Open Close to expose the disc tray 2 Insert the audio CD into the tray 3 On the media center press Open Close again to retract the disc tray Play begins automatically 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
48. n using the TV sensor refer to Installing the TV on off sensor in your Installation Guide 29 USING SYSTEM MENUS Default settings Options Effect of this setting TV Power Automatic TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected Manual TV does not come on automatically Euro TV responds to SCART connector input TV Power Status TV Not Detected Indicates TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly indicator only not a setting TV On Indicates TV Sensor installed and functioning properly TV Aspect Ratio Normal 4 3 ratio screen display Widescreen 16 9 ratio widescreen display Widescreen DVDs Modified DVD video reformats as needed to fit a 4 3 TV screen Unmodified DVD video does not reformat automatically Video Connector Composite S VIDEO System works with composite and or S video TV connection See Note on page 29 Component System works with component TV connection Video Black Level Normal Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs Extended Reduces screen black level appropriate for certain TVs TV Video Format NTSC US Correct for NTSC US standard monitors PAL EUROPE Correct for PAL European standard monitors MULTISTANDARD Proper only for a TV that supports multiple formats NTSC and PAL Progressive Scan Off Screen image repaints in standard style On Screen image repaints in advanced style if available on the TV
49. nd select the TV Video Input for the media center When the list of options is longer than shown a small down or up arrow appears at the bottom of the list to indicate where to move to see more options Source Inuse Description What to do Feature name or to expect Full identity Features v Identity Kare B Center Channel Setting Navigation cue Option chosen Buttons to use To soften the center channel presentation choose a lower setting To focus it choose a higher setting When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen any change you make to settings will be visible there as well as on the media center display 35 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Figure 18 Changing the number of speakers playing 36 How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen a move around and make changes m l by using the selection buttons shown _ _7 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 Exit to leave the Settings menu The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used when FM plays Figure 18 A The FM Settings menu appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the defaul
50. ngs menu is selected Shuffle Shows when tracks from a CD are playing in random order Repeat Shows when the track playing is set to play again Disc Shows when a selected action applies to the tracks on a disc Track Shows when a selected action applies to one track only 0 Lights briefly when a remote control command is received Sleep indicator for automatic system shutdown setting gt CENTER CHANNEL 4 SLEEP TIMER ON Sleep Component system setup using the display The media center display provides access to the System settings required to activate a component video connection between the TV and media center and to select progressive scan J Note For detailed instructions on how to activate this feature in your LIFESTYLE system refer to your Installation Guide When activation is completed you will see the proper results assuming Your TV supports this feature and is set for it according to instructions in the owner s guide provided by the TV manufacturer Your TV and media center are properly connected using the supplied component video adapter 13 SYSTEM OPERATION Initial pointers to get you started Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile before using your system 2 Note For information on how to set the remote to operate other components refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 27 To turn on your system e Press the On Off button on the remo
51. ories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Lab oratories All rights reserved This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U S copyright laws as unpublished works They are confidential and proprietary to Dolby Laborato ries Their reproduction or disclosure in whole or in part or the production of derivative works therefrom without the express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited Copy right 1992 1996 by Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Cor poration and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic Inc and subject to the copyright protection of the U S as well as other licensing restrictions and protections Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use
52. ormat available on the specific Dolby Digital DVD which may offer more than one choice D Subtitle English Determines the language used for DVD subtitles Language Other of the languages available on that disc Camera 1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene Angle of the camera angles available on the disc A B Repeat a b Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and end points are defined A B For details on how to apply this option refer to page 16 2 Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time 10 90 elapses 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 38 FM or AM Features Set to Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 2 3 5 Determines the number of speakers playing vyAe Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume Sa 5 to 5 YAY Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center volume NE 5 to 5 Output Mode FM only feature Auto Sets channel distribution of radio signals Mono or Stereo 12 RDS Info Off Displays station and program information On as available from Radio Data System RDS FM only feature and available only outside the U S 2 Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected S 10 90 time elaps
53. ource Turns the system on if it was off between FM and AM when the radio is on Turns the system on if it was off Selects an AUX source connected to the media center Turns the system on if it was off TV Selects the TV connected to the media center as source Turns the system on if it was off Input Selects different video inputs on the TV when the remote has been set to do so Enables you to select the input that connects the media center to the TV On Off Turns the TV on and off if the remote is set to control your TV am Selects the built in FM AM radio tuner set to the station last selected Switches TV e 0800 CBL SAT Selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the media center as the sound source Turns the system on if it was off Ci On Off Turns your cable or satellite box on and off if the remote is set to control it S E VCR Selects the VCR connected to the media center as the sound source Turns the system on if it was off On Off Turns your VCR on and off if the remote is set to control it J Note You may set the LIFESTYLE remote to control your TV cable or satellite box or VCR and turn these devices on or off For details refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 21 SYSTEM CONTROLS _ BOSE O Below this button on your remote there is one of two symbols Depending on which symbol a or b left appears on your remote the
54. pped Or twice to stop and reset Then gt to restart at the beginning of the DVD 15 SYSTEM OPERATION 16 Skip to the next chapter cai UP chapter Skip to the previous chapter as down twice chapter Repeat a chapter gt while the chapter you want to repeat plays Search backward or forward i 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 to view the menu shown at the beginning of the the DVD w Me 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 Enter at a point in the DVD where you want to begin or end the segment The a changes to A confirming your action 4 Move backward or forward to the next point that defines the segment 5 Press Enter The b changes to B to confirm that you have defined the segment The repeat of that segment begins Repeat continues until you press the Enter or Stop button d Note For information o
55. rd 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 Figure 14 Preview of remote control features Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of remote control features and press the Enter button to move into an active list of remote control options 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 Setting a TV channel control device Selecting a remote control version Setting IR control EE a navigate g p select F 31 USING SYSTEM MENUS Default settings Options Effect of this setting 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 CBL 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 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 D
56. s needed Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control as needed 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 Figure 10 J 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 SS Controlling your TV set under each property i Controlling your CBL SAT receiver RSS Controlling your VCR or video recorder I Setting a TV channel control device Selecting a remote control version M Setting IR control Preview screen Inactive display EP R pw CPIEUPEICIEEC EIS Navigation cue Select Action to take Which remote control buttons to use 27 USING SYSTEM MENUS How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source ea eMove around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown C Move right to see a preview of features under each property NA ePress the down arrow or Enterto select and activate that property screen J Note When activated the screen changes from a preview of features to a list of the sp
57. se 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 3e2 1 Series Il or 3e2e1 GS Series Il systems the LIFESTYLE RoomMate powered speakers and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out We also offer amplifiers of different power ratings plus the proper cables and adapters to connect it all together With the purchase of a Bose link remote control for each additional room managing your whole house music system becomes quick and easy It s a simple matter to preset each remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive For added versatility you may prefer using a PERSONAL music center II to control the sound in your other rooms Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams instantly this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently playing and what other listening options you have Regardless of which ones you choose each Bose link compatible product includes detailed 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 REFERENCE Bose link remote switch
58. settings ON ON These settings apply only to remote controls B l with battery compartment switches 6789 6789 e House code switches 1 2 3 and 4 must ON ON match those on your main remote c J Consider your choices for Switch 5 ON Change the switch so the expansion room D BI K shares the audio stream heard in the main 6789 6789 room A Leave the switch unchanged so the E L expansion room receives a different audio 6789 6789 stream from the main room A Room code switches 6 7 8 and 9 must F ON M be unique to each new remote unless for 6789 6789 use in the main room A along with the primary remote ON ON For a PERSONAL music center Il you make these settings in a menu on the H o display screen 6789 6789 Protecting and caring for your system Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do not use any sprays near the system Cleaning the media center Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center 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 clo
59. settings Options x sessio ele DE E ERR re UEM ue UP ERU ere eg T UE enters AE eden E ee D UR OM Tuner settings options FM or AM radio 060 eR hh nnn TV settings options for VCR CBL SAT and AUX hn REFERENCE System maintenance ous ceo tem E ed MIRO ge Rh eed ewan Deed e vase m des Re dus cas Replacing the remote control batteries x e e e e e n Changing remote control switch settings uas e e x cee m Setting up a second room with sound a KKK aR aeae EE hr hr Bose link compatible products make it easy llleeleelee hn Protecting and caring for your system x e e e e e e K ehh mr Troubleshooting ein e R ATR oie thee EA Sees a ENT RTA eg dA N LEAN a eS te Contacting Customer Service aes ses 9 eee Limited warranty e outa LA a NT TR TE S K NUT RT EM ME LG R a kis d d Aaaa ACGESSONIGS v 4 9 975 Res ATRE AE RRR RRR ARR RAL RNA NA RLRE Eee ped ERT R HI RRR TRA LRR TE Technical intormation oe seve T Z r ee ET Ay LN T ERE eau iade I a oat ewe K del xp gw 7 INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE system design this elegant and easy to use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming Clarifying some basics You may consider yourself a dedicated audiophile or someone who simply loves music Regardless of your level of exper
60. t is connected to the CBLe SAT Audio IN on the media center Turn on the TV and be sure to select the TV video input that is connected to the media center Using the LIFESTYLE remote control press CBL SAT and follow the steps below 1 Identify the device 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 options on the left select CBL SAT Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand Press Enterto select the brand 23 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 24 3 Choose the device code From the menu options on the left select CBL SAT 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 CBLe SAT On Off button two more times e When you have chosen the right code press Enter Press System or Exitto 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 VC
61. t setting B Arrow buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing C Enter or the left arrow confirms the new setting and moves back to the list of tuner attributes FM 2 3 5 Speakers 5 i 12 3 5 Speakers 2 K 2 3 5 Speakers 2 You can use the actions above to restore the original settings too Do this if you do not like the effect of a change you have made or accidentally made a change you did not intend The original default settings for each source are shown as the first option for each feature on the pages that follow You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu under Media Center This reverses all changes you have made in both the Settings or System menus Instead of making this overall change you can note the default setting listed on the pages that follow then re select that setting in any of the sources CD settings options CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS To see the CD Settings menu you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the source Set to Features Options Setting effect ER 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume Ea S Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume a4 5 to 5 Audio Track DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified Dolby Digital J Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the
62. te control Or press the media center On Off control Or press the CD DVD FM AM TV CBL SAT or AUX remote button This turns on the system and selects the source at the same time To use your system with the TV and other components review the reminders below They are provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly To turn on the TV or other external components 1 Turn on the system 2 Press the remote control button for the source you want 3 Turn on the source as needed You can use your LIFESTYLE remote to control the above functions as soon as you set it to operate the TV and other components To watch a DVD Your installation choices may require additional activation settings as indicated below e Getting an image to appear on the TV screen Besure to select the proper video input on your TV consistent with the video input that the media center connects to on the back of the TV Use the LIFESTYLE remote control Input button just below the TV source button If you have a TV that supports component or progressive scan The tips below apply only if you have made a component connection between the media center and your TV Using the component video connection option f you have a component video connection between the TV and the media center be sure to make that selection on the display of the media center see Note below Otherwise you may see nothing on your screen when you select DV
63. th 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 21 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 43 REFERENCE Figure 21 Handling and cleaning a disc Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn t do anything Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass module and the power pack and power cord 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 media center power supply for 60 seconds then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption No sound Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display If it is press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound C
64. tise the explanations that follow may prove helpful in under standing some of the terms and technologies associated with the advanced audio and video options available today 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 compact e SACD content if it is CD e Regarding copy Audio CDs osc compatible protection including those with DTS Music and other e CD R CD RW or CD ROM Video DS 4 CDS paren content may be protected by interna s MP3 CDs created with DVD R DVD R tional and domestic DVD RW DVD RW copyright laws and All tracks burned in a single closed session may contain specific restrictions on use Use of ISO9660 disc format e video DVDs BYP and or reproduction Each file named with an including those with DTS Please respect the mp3 extension and no rights of the artists other periods including those with Dolby and other copyright Digital holders 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 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
65. ure in the menu Figure 5 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 Figure 5 Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menu 3 Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want from 10 to 90 min utes Ay Note Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90 minute option turns off the sleep timer 4 Press Enter to 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 20 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components Figure 6 Preview of Remote features in the System menu 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 Your LIFESTYLE system includes an IR infrared emitter that s
66. with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture In case of 525 progres sive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player please contact our customer service center Designed with UEI Technology Under License from Universal Electronics Inc UEI 2000 2002 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SYSTEM CONTROLS SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES USING SYSTEM MENUS CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS REFERENCE INTRODUCTION 5 Welcome bik E a aKa NR Geka oa aa n Pape E ba eee ae ead ee EN A i eim Oe 5 Clarifying some Dass 2 exse eS adh ea ene See nad kone e ihe eels 4 heed Hie eae Seg 5 Types of discs you can use with this system e e e e tte 5 Check DVDs for region number compatibility e e e x K e RII 5 Audio and video terms defined 4 ssi ssi ld eee e rena RE ee we ea ede is RP RR E Rig 6 SYSTEM CONTROLS 8 Remote control buttons cae ex eme epo t im ey Nf RUE m uv E EUR eed RU xem e one RUN en ee 8 Getting strong remote control range and response 00 rr 11 Media center urere wh uio puERISuEePqqeuwaquegErsezrae heR
67. your TV Or check the SCART connector if you use one Verify that the TV on off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under Video in the System menu TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings following instructions in Component system setup using the display on page 13 Video Format should be set to NTSC U S standard or PAL European standard Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is off unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV You forgot your password Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls Then create a new password Limited warranty 46 Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address sheet included in the carton This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose However failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights REFERENCE Accessories For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands additional remote controls and connecting additional Bose powered

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