Bose Lifestyle 28 User Manual

LIFESTYLE 18 Series II LIFESTYLE 28 Series II DVD Home Entertainment Systems

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Operating Guide

Safety Information

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy
all of its advanced features. Save both the Installation Guide and the Operation Guide for future reference.

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

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WARNING: This 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 in any part of the sys­tem. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your LIFESTYLE
media center and on the rear panel of the Acoustimass

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti­tute a risk of electric shock.

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DVD home entertainment system

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

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.

CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Class 1 laser product

The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
according to EN 60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the
bottom of the media center.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Class B emissions limits

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Batteries

Batteries

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.

©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpub-

lished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. 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 Laboratories. 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. Copyright 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.

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Contents

Where to find...

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Capabilities and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Check for region number compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Glossary of audio terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

If the remote does not work as you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Activating component or progressive scan connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Making it all work together smoothly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To turn on other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To watch video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To adjust what you see or hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading and playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Loading and playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To set the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

English Français

Español

Controlling External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using your LIFESTYLE

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remote with other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

For TV control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

For cable/satellite control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

For VCR (or DVR) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

For AUX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Designating one video tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making adjustments to a particular source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to see your options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to change the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DVD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and Aux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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 Corporation 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.

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 progressive 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.

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 with the Cirrus
Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. © UEI 2000-2002.

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Contents

Using System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How to see the System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Remote control opitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DVD lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Applying parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Remote control maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting up a second room with sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Taking care of your LIFESTYLE

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link: the key to assured compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Through

proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE

easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.

Types of discs you can play

The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos:

•Video DVDs

• DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws

• Video CDs (VCDs)

•Audio CDs

•CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws

•MP3 CDs
All tracks are burned in a single, closed session and in ISO9660 disc format. Each file name
has an “.mp3” extension and no other periods. The file tag is no higher than ID3 (ID3v2).

Check for region number compatibility

For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match.
These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold.

that meet the following criteria:

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systems design, this elegant and

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Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your
system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region
number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and
corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right.

Glossary of audio terms

Aspect ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the
picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4
by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect
ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.

Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.
Component video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals

(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all
television sets.

Composite video – A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color infor­mation are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, com­posite video cables use 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.

– The logo representing Dolby Digital.

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DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a type of multi-channel surround sound
format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.

– The logo representing Digital Theater Systems.

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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 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.

IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives com­mands on an infrared light beam.

Letterbox – A video format which has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black
bars above and below the TV picture.

MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording
of many hours of music on a single CD.

NTSC – An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and a label for the video
format standard established by the committee for televisions used in the US and other
countries.

PAL – An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western
Europe.

Pan & 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 which displays all lines of the picture frame in a single

pass, and refreshes the image sixty times a second. This format is not compatible with all
video displays.

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 and a music format for CD audio and
high-resolution digital audio stored on a CD-sized disc. The new Bose

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LIFESTYLE® systems
(with which this guide is included) play the CD-compatible portion of such discs, identified by
the CD disc logo on the front of the disc.

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.

S-video – Also called Y/C. A video signal that keeps the brightness and color information
separate, and is significantly better than composite video. Requires the use of an S-video
cable and is compatible with many televisions and other video components.

Videostage

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5 – Bose® proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel

surround sound experience from everything you listen to – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even
mono TV programs.

YPbPr – An analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance compo­nents. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y or a component connection.

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Capabilities and Controls

The remote control

The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE® system works
from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim
the remote at the media center.

Power and mute

Source and input selection

English

Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used.

Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms).

Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.

Turns the system on and selects the built-in disc player as source.

Turns the system on and selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station
last selected. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on.

Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center.

Turns the system on and selects the TV connected to the media center as
source.

When the remote has been set to do so*, turns the TV on and off.
When the remote has been set to do so, scrolls the TV inputs to select one.

The input that connects to the media center is one choice.

Turns the system on and selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the
media center.

When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your cable or satellite box on and off.

Turns your system on and selects the VCR connected to the media center as the
sound source.

When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your VCR on and off.

*You can choose to set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or
VCR so it will turn those devices on or off. To do that, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE
with other components” on page 18. Until then, however, simply turn on the TV or component
using its power button or remote control.

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remote

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Capabilities and Controls

Menu and program selection

Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source.

English

Enters or exits the System menu.

Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.
Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box.

Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite pro­vides that option).

Exits the Settings and System menus.
Exits electronic TV listings.

Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency.
Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.

Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item.

Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.

Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station.

Skip to the next or previous TV channel, CD track, DVD chapter, or radio
preset.

Raise or lower the volume of the current source.
Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only,
if it was muted.
Pressing – lowers the volume.

Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station preset, or TV channel that
corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some
items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.

Skips to the previous TV channel.*

Displays or exits the cable or satellite information window, if available.
Pressing and holding this button (until the change is apparent), removes
or restores auido track information on the media center display.

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Capabilities and Controls

Play options

Note: All of the buttons shown below, except Shuffle and Repeat, can be used with your VCR or

DVR after the remote has been set to control it.

Stops the disc player.

Note: For DVDs and VCDs only, the system remembers the point where the disc was
stopped. Pressing again clears that memory.

Pauses the disc player.

Starts the disc player.

Skip back or forward to the start of a track or chapter.
Or, when pressed and held, scans back or forward through the

current CD or MP3 disc, or adjusts the speed of the scan.

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Plays CD tracks in random order. Press

Repeats a whole CD or track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press
to cancel the repeat mode.

Shuffle

again to cancel this mode.

Repeat

again

If the remote does not work as you expect

If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to
change batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them,
refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 41.

In some buildings, you may experience “dead spots” where the remote control will not
operate effectively. 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. If these efforts do not work, move the media center a
few feet to a location where it provides a better response.

If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning “dead spots” above do not work, you
may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose
the address list included with the system.

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customer service to request one, refer to

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Capabilities and Controls

The media center

The CD/DVD tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media
center. To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).

English

Figure 1

Front view of the media
center

On/Off Source Volume

All Off

Enter

An IR signal emitter, located under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo­nents using the LIFESTYLE

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remote. Avoid blocking the 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

IR emitter

Display window

Controls

Headphone jack

Controls

The nine control buttons work as described below.

On/Off

All Off

Turns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used
when it turns the system on.

Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms).

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Open/Close

Erase

Store

Open/Close

Source

Enter

Erase

Volume

Store

Opens/closes the disc tray.

Steps through the available source selections.

Begins DVD play when that option appears selected on screen.
Works with the Store button to scan through the system settings options on the
media center display.

Removes a radio station preset.

Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers (if they were muted).

Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source.

Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive on the LIFESTYLE
38 and 48 systems only.

When the system is off, resets the remote control house code.
Works with the Enter button to scan through the system settings options on the

media center display.

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Figure 2

Sample of information that
appears on the media
center display

Capabilities and Controls

Display window

The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is
playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2).

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

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Shuffle
Repeat
Disc
Track
Storing

Shows when a CD, MP3 disc, or contents of an MP3 folder are playing in random order.

Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat.

Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing.

Shows when a track is playing.

Shows when CD tracks are being copied to storage on LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 systems
only.

Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.

Activating component or progressive scan connections

If you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you
need to activate settings for the connection, as explained below.

With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center.

2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button.

Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.
Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console.

3. When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons.

4. Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options.

5. Stop scrolling at the proper selection.

• For a component connection only, select:

-NTSC COMPONENT (in North America)

-PAL COMPONENT (outside North America)

• For a component connection and progressive scan, select NTSC PROGRESSIVE.

Note: The system does not support PAL progressive video.

6. With the proper selection made, press Enter to confirm the selection and leave the Video

options.

The system is now ready to deliver the DVD video signal you prefer.

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System Operation

Making it all work together smoothly

By pressing any source button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can turn on the sys­tem and select that source at the same time. Or, press the
or on the media center control panel. This turns the system on to the source that was last

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used.
To use the system with your TV and other components, review the reminders below. They are

provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly.

On/Off

button on the remote control

Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using
your LIFESTYLE

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remote with other components” on page 18.

To turn on other components

You need to:

1.Turn on the system.

2. Select the source.

3. Turn the source on (if it is an external component).

You can use your LIFESTYLE

®

remote control to do all of that, once you have set it to operate

the TV and other components.

To watch video

Your installation choices may require some activation settings, as indicated below.

• Getting the image to the TV screen:

– Be sure 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.

• Using the component video connection option:

– If 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. Until you do, you may
see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.

TV Input

button on the

• 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 display of the media center. Until you

do, 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.

Note: For information on selecting component video or progressive scan on the media center,
refer to “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.

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General System Operation

To adjust what you see or hear

• For changes to a particular source:

Settings

– Press the
– To see your choices on the TV, be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for

the media center.

– For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making adjustments to a particular

source” on page 24.

– For changes to system operation:

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

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– Press the
– Be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for the media center.
– For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making system adjustments” on

page 29.

Loading and playing a DVD

The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise
indicated.

1. Turn on your television.

2. Press to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.

3. Lift up the media center front door and press on its control panel.

4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up).

Open/Close

5. Press again to close the disc tray.

6. Press to begin play.
You may need to press the play button more than once. Most DVD videos present on-screen

selections before the movie begins.

Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles
while watching a movie only if that disc provides subtitle information.

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

Open/Close

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General System Operation

Control options

If you want to: Do this:

Pause a DVD movie … Press .

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Resume play … Press again or .

Stop a DVD movie … Press once. Then press to continue playing

from where the movie stopped.
Or, press twice to stop and reset. Then press

to restart at the beginning of the DVD.

Skip to the next chapter … Press up.

Skip to the previous chapter … Press down twice.

Repeat a chapter … Press while the chapter you want to repeat plays.

Search backward or forward … Press and hold .

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to
“DVD setting options” on page 27. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.

Using parental controls

The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access to
DVD movies with ratings you find inappropriate for members of your family.

Before you can use this feature, you choose a password and a level of restriction in the
System menu. To learn more about parental controls refer to “” on page 34.

Note: Refer to Troubleshooting if you have trouble with a password.

Loading and playing a CD

The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise
indicated.

Press to select the CD player and begin playing the CD loaded in the disc tray. This
also turns the system on if it is off.

To l o ad a di sc :

1. Lift up the media center front door and press on its control panel.

2. Insert the audio CD into the tray.

3. Press to close the disc tray. Play begins automatically.

Open/Close

Open/Close

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General System Operation

Control options

If you want to: Do this:

Pause a CD … Press .

Resume play of paused CD … Press or .

Stop a CD … Press . Press to restart at the beginning

of the CD.

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Clear continuously scrolling track
information (for an MP3-CD) from
the media center display...

Go to next track… Press up.

Go to beginning of current track… After track has played for several seconds, press

Go to a previous track… Press down:

Scan a CD backward/forward… Press and hold .

Randomly play CD tracks… Press .

Cancel random play… Press again.

Repeat a track… Press .

Press and hold until the display changes.

Press and hold again to restore
the scrolling display of text.

down.

• once if no music is playing

• twice if the music has begun.

Note: The scan feature stops at the beginning of MP3
CD tracks.

Repeat a CD… Press twice.

Cancel repeat ... Press three times.

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to
“CD setting options” on page 26. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.

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General System Operation

Using the radio

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The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

Press to select the radio tuner and turn it on if the system was off. This tunes to the
FM or AM station that was last selected.

Changing stations

If you want to: Do this:

Switch between FM and AM … Press .

Seek the next strong station … Press .

Manually tune to a station … Press .

Select a preset station … Press or for the preset number.

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings, refer to
“Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on page 26. Instructions on how to enter the menu to
make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.

Setting a station preset

You can establish a preset for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. This enables you to tune in a
favorite station quickly. There are two means to assign presets.

Using the Enter button on the media center control panel to automatically assign the next
preset number to a station, follow the steps below for each station you want to assign:

1. Tune to the preferred station.

2. Press the Enter button on the media center control panel.
Using the LIFESTYLE

1. Tune to the preferred station.

2. To assign the station a preset number, press and hold that number button.

• For numbers 1-9, press a single number and hold it until the display indicates
PRESET: XX SET.

• For numbers 10 through 20, press the first number, then press and hold the second
number until the display indicates PRESET: XX SET.

Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment of that preset.

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remote control, to assign to a specific number:

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To remove a station preset

Tune to the preset number you want to remove. Then follow the step below:

• On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: XX
ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. The removal is then completed.

To reassign a preset to a different station

1. Tune to the station preferred.

2. Using the remote control, press and hold the preset number button you want to reassign

to that station.

Using the headphone jack

For private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack located on the right side of the
media center as you face it.

Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.

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 “Making adjustments to a par­ticular source” on page 24.

General System Operation

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Figure 3

Sleep timer symbol in the
source Settings menu

In the Settings menu on the media
center display or on the TV screen,
move around and make changes
by using the selection buttons.

To set the timer

On both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply:

Settings

1. Press the

2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 3).

Note: 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 the sleep timer off.

4. Press

5. Press

When the time you set elapses, the system, the TV (if it is on*), and the sleep timer will all turn
off automatically.

Enter
Exit

or

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote to enter the source Settings menu.

to confirm your selection.

Settings

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to leave the menu.

*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 LIFESTYLE

®

system Installation Guide.

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Controlling External Sources

Using your LIFESTYLE

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®

remote with other components

You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite
boxes, using your LIFESTYLE
nents as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation.

Your LIFESTYLE
of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE
allows you to turn on other sources in the room and make basic selections from them,
whether they are connected to the media center or to the TV.

Note: If a component is located where it cannot receive these IR signals, you can use the
supplied IR emitter cable with that component. For tips on getting the IR signals where they need
to go, or using the optional emitter, see “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your Instal-
lation Guide.

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system includes an infrared (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front

®

remote control. You can also designate one of these compo-

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remote is set to control. This

For TV control

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System

Menus” on page 29.

Use the TV remote to turn on the TV. Be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media
center.

Then, using the LIFESTYLE

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. Move across the categories to

4. Press the

TV

button to select the TV source.

System

button. The System menu will appear on the TV screen (Figure 4).

Down

arrow or

®

remote control:

Remote Control

Enter

to move into that menu.

to preview these menu options.

Figure 4

Preview of Remote features
in the System menu

IR Control:
TV Tuner:

TV Brand:

TV Device Code:
VCR Brand:

Select your TV brand.

Remote

Control

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select

Controlling External Sources

5. Identify the TV brand:

•From the

• Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand for your TV.

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select TV Brand (Figure 5).

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Figure 5

TV brand selection

•Press

Enter

to select that brand.

IR Control:
TV Tuner:

TV Brand:

TV Device Code:
VCR Brand:

Select your TV brand.

Remote

Control

Philex
Philharmonic
Philips
Phoenix
Phonola

navigate

6. Choose the device code:

• In the menu options on the left, select

• Move right to select the first code.

•Press the
If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.
If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press the
times.*

• When you have chosen the right code, press the

• To have the TV come on automatically, whenever you press a video source button,
follow Step 7 on page 20. To skip this step, press

*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find
you can turn your TV on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause.
In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.

TV On/Off

button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.

select

TV Device Code.

Enter

System

button.

or

Exit

TV On/Off

button two more

to leave the System menu.

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Controlling External Sources

7. Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed:

Video

• Move up to the System menu categories and over to

Video

•From the

• Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select one of the two below:

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-

Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European style SCART connector)
Euro Connector (for TV models that use a SCART connector)

-

options, select TV Power.

(Figure 6).

Figure 6

Changing the TV Power

•Press the

Enter

button.

Video

TV Power:
TV Power Status:
TV Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen DVDs:
Video Connector:
Video Black Level:

The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever
you select a video source.

Manual
TV Not Detected

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- ­Component
Normal

navigate

*For the Automatic feature to work effectively with North American TV models, the optional
TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. In Europe, a
SCART connector serves this purpose. If you do not use a SCART connector, or the TV sen­sor is not positioned properly, the automatic feature is not an option. In that case, leave the
TV power set to Manual. This means you must turn your TV on using its power button or with
the LIFESTYLE

8. Notice the

•

TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working.

•

TV Not Detected means the TV sensor (if installed) is not positioned properly, or a

SCART connector is installed.

•Press

Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your

Installation Guide. To check for positioning of the sensor, refer to “The media center” on page 10

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remote (when it is set to do so).

TV Power Status:

System

or

Exit

select

to leave the System menu.

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Controlling External Sources

For cable/satellite control

While you can set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must
designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below.

The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should desig-

CBL-SAT

nate. So when you press the

source button and the

ating that device.
You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do this only if the device is connected to the

AUX input on the media center, or the AUX input is not being used.

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE
Menus” on page 29.

Follow the process below:

Turn on the cable or satellite box, whichever you are setting the remote to control. Turn on the
TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFE-

®

STYLE

remote control, press the

CBL-SAT

source button and follow the steps below:

1. Identify the device:

•From the

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select CBL/SAT Device.

On/Off

button below it, you are oper-

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System menu, refer to “Using System

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• Move right and

s

elect either Cable or Satellite 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

Enter

to select that brand.

3. Select the device code:

• From the menu options on the left, select

CBL/SAT Device Code.

• Move right to select the first code.

•Press the

CBL/SAT On/Off

button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.
If the Cable or Satellite box turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.
If it does not turn off, select another code, and press the

CBL/SAT On/Off

button two more

times.*

• When you have chosen the right code, press the

•Press the

When you complete these settings, you can use the
or Satellite source and other LIFESTYLE

System

or

Exit

button to leave the System menu.

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remote buttons to operate it.

Enter

button.

CBL-SAT On/Off

button to turn on your Cable

*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find
you can turn your Cable or Satellite box on and off, but are unable to change channels or
select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.

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Controlling External Sources

For VCR (or DVR) control

The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs 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, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide

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more control options. Whether yours is a standalone DVR or is coupled with the VCR or
Cable/Satellite box makes no difference.

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE

®

System menu, refer to “Using System

Menus” on page 29.

Follow the process below:

Turn on your VCR or DVR. 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 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 that brand.

2. Choose a device code:

• In the menu options on the left, select

VCR Device 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 again, you have chosen the right code.
If the VCR or DVR does not turn off and on, select another code, and press the

VCR On/Off

button two more times.*

Enter

• When you have chosen the right code, press the

•Press the

When you complete these settings and select
button and press

If you have made the remote settings for a DVR, you can also use the
LIFESTYLE

System

or

Exit

button to leave the System menu.

Play, Pause

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remote. On some DVRs, pressing

, or

Stop

to control your VCR.

VCR

as the source, you can now use the

Shuffle

and

button.

Seek

button on the

Repeat

buttons will allow you to skip

VCR On/Off

backward or forward quickly.

For AUX control

If you have a component connected to the AUX input on your media center, you can set your
LIFESTYLE

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

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE
Menus” on page 29.

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remote to control it, although on and off control is not an option.

AUX

source button first.

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System menu, refer to “Using System

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*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find
you can turn your VCR or DVR on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or
Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.

Controlling External Sources

Follow the 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
continue:

1. Identify the device:

•From the

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select AUX Device.

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remote control, press the

AUX

source button and

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• Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing

2. Identify the brand:

• In the menu options on the left, select

• Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand.

•Press

Enter

3. Select the device code:

• From the menu options on the left, select

• Move right to select the first code.

•Press the
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.

• When you have chosen the best code for your component, press the

•Press the

Designating one video tuner

If the LIFESTYLE® remote controls several video components, you can choose one of them
as the primary channel selector. This gets your channel tuning commands to your cable box,
even when TV or VCR is selected. You don’t need to switch to CBL/SAT to change channels.

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE
adjustments” on page 29.

to select that brand.

Play orChannel/Track up

System

or

Exit

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

button to leave the System menu.

AUX Brand.

AUX Device Code.

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System menu, refer to “Making system

Enter

Enter.

button.

Figure 7

Designating the TV as video
tuner

Make this selection from the

Remote Control

options in the System menu. In the TV Tuner list,

select one of your components. Then press the

Remote

Control

IR Control:

TV Tuner:

TV Brand:

TV
VCR

TV Device Code:
VCR Brand:

CBL/SAT

Choose the one you want to control.

navigate

select

System

or

Exit

button to leave the menu.

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Changing Source Settings

Making adjustments to a particular source

While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust­ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear
more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly.

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Figure 8

Settings menu as it appears
on the media center display

For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with
features appropriate to that source.

With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each
source becomes second nature. Just try it and see.

How to see your options

To see the settings, you must first select the source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE® remote control,

Settings

press the

button to enter the menu.

You can view the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen or, for audio sources only,
on the display panel of your media center.

If your source is the FM radio tuner, the setting options appear on the media center display
(Figure 8). The choices scroll into view as you press the

SURROUND
CENTER CHANNEL:+4

down

button on the remote.

Figure 9

Settings menu as it appears
on the TV screen, with
identifying tags

To see the Settings menu on the TV screen as well, turn on the TV and select the TV input for
the media center. If the list of elements in a menu is longer than can be seen, a small down or
up arrow indicates where to move to see the others.

Title bar – Source

Menu Items – Featuresof this source

Item name – Feature defined

or AM

Setting - Option chosen

Center Channel

Navigation cue –
Which buttons to use

To soften the center-channel presentation, choose
a lower setting. To focus it, choose a higher setting.

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Description – What to do or expect

Note: 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.

Changing Source Settings

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 shown.

On the display or the screen, the same actions apply:

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Figure 10

Changing the number of
speakers playing

•Press the

•Press

left,right,up

Enter

or the

or

down

arrows to get to the option you want.

left

arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.

• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.

•Press the

Exit

button on the remote control to leave the Settings menu.

The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used in FM
(Figure 10).

A. The FM Settings menu appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the default setting.
B.

Arrow

buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing.

C.

Enter

or

left

arrows confirm the new setting and move back to the list of tuner attributes.

A.

2-3-5 Speakers::

B..

2-3-5 Speakers::

C.

2-3-5 Speakers::

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.

Note: 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.

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Changing Source Settings

Tuner setting 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.

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CD setting options

FM

(or AM)

To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the
source.

Features

2-3-5 Speakers 5

Surround 0

Center Channel 0

Output Mode

(FM-only feature)

RDS Info

(FM-only feature

on some systems)

Sleep TImer Off

Default Setting;

Options

2, 3

-5 to +5

-5 to +5

Auto

Mono or Stereo

OffOnDisplays station and program information

10-90

Effect of this Setting

Determines the number of speakers playing.

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

Establishes relative center volume.

Sets channel distribution of radio signals.

(as available from Radio Data System).

Sets system to turn off when the selected
time elapses.

CD Features

2,3,5 Speakers 5

Surround 0

Center Channel 0

Time 0:00

Audio Track DTS

Sleep Timer Off

Default Setting;

Options Effect of this Setting

Determines the number of speakers playing.

2, 3

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

-5 to +5
Establishes relative center speaker volume.

-5 to +5
Displays elapsed time.

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Advances or reverses the track to the new
time.

Plays audio tracks in the format specified.

Dolby Digital

Sets system to turn off when the selected

10-90

time elapses.

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DVD setting options

To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the
source.

Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set

Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the

Changing Source Settings

Audio

options of the System menu.

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DVD Features

2,3,5 Speakers 5

Surround 0

Center

Channel

Movie EQ On

Range

Compression

Mono

Decoding

Time 0:00

Default Setting;

Options Effect of this Setting

Title

2, 3

-5 to +5

-5 to +5

Off
On

Off

On
Off

_:__

_ of __

Determines the number of speakers playing.

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

0

Establishes relative center speaker volume.

Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper
movie soundtrack reproduction.

Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibil­ity. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming oth­ers.

Engages Videostage
to process mono programs (one-channel audio)
into 5-speaker sound.

Displays elapsed time.
Advances or reverses the film to the new time.

Advances or reverses the film to another section
of the DVD, according to the number set.

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5 mono decoding circuitry

Chapter

___

Audio Track DTS

Dolby Digital

Subtitle

Language

Camera

Angle

A B Repeat

Sleep Timer Off

English

Other

1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene

A, B

10-90

Advances or reverses the film to a new scene,
according to the number set.

Plays audio tracks in the format specified.

Determines the language used for DVD subtitles
(of the languages available on that disc).

(of the camera angles available on the disc).
Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start

and end points are defined. To begin:

1. Move backward or forward to the point in
the DVD where you want the segment to
start.

2. Press Enter.

3. Move to the point where you want it to end.

4. Press Enter.

Repeats until you press the
Sets system to turn off when the selected time

elapses.

Exit

or

Settings

button.

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Changing Source Settings

TV setting 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.

Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set

English

Processing

TV Features

to User Adjustable in the

Default Setting;

2,3,5 speakers 5

Surround 0

Center Channel 0

Movie EQ On

Range

Compression

Mono Decoding On

Dolby Digital

1+1

Video

options of the System menu.

Options Effect of this Setting

2, 3

-5 to +5

-5 to +5

Off

On
Off

Off

2, Both

Controls the number of speakers playing.

Soften or Focus the surround (rear) speakers.

Soften or Focus the center speaker.

Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper
movie soundtrack reproduction.

Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder­ate the difference between dialogue and spe­cial effects. Keeps some sounds from
overwhelming others.

Engages Videostage
circuitry, which processes mono audio (one­channel) programs into five-speaker sound.

1

Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s).
The content of the second soundtrack may be

a second language, for example.

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5 mono decoding

Audio

Sleep Timer Off

10-90

Sets system to turn off when the selected time
elapses.

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Using System Menus

Making system adjustments

Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as
you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are
required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.
Using a component video connection is one example.

How to see the System menu

The System menu appears on the TV screen only, not on the media center display. To see
the menu, you must have the TV turned on and the Video input on the TV set for the media
center.

Then, press the
Audio selected, showing a preview of the Audio features.

Note: Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause.

Figure 11

System menu and preview
of the audio feature

Categories – Elements of the system

Features – Submenus

under each category

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. The menu appears with

Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options

Create/Change Password
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above

English

.

DVD

Lock

Preview screen –
Inactive dispaly

Navigation cue –
Which remote control
buttons to use

Guide –Action to take

How to make changes

Making system adjustments in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source.

• Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown.

• Move right across the categories to see the preview of the features.

• Press the

Note: When you move into the features display, it changes from preview to an active screen with
a slightly different appearance.

• Press the

• Press
column.

• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.

• Press

down

arrow or

left,right,up

Enter

or the

Exit

to leave the Settings menu.

Enter

button to select

or

down

arrows to get to the option you want.

left

arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the features

Audio

for changes.

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Using System Menus

Audio options

Press the

System

audio features. Press the

Figure 12

English

Audio preview

Audio

Select Audio to adjust these system options

Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
Input Levels
ADAPTiQ
Expansion Protocol

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 Display Item

Bass Compensation 0

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

Options

Effect of this Setting

Normal low-frequency reproduction.

-14 to +14
(-9 to +6)

Decreased (-) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction.

Range available following ADAPTiQ® system calibration.

Treb le Compensa tion 0

-14 to +14
(-9 to +6)

Audio Processing

(Movie EQ, Range Compression,

Automatic

User Adjustable

Mono Decoding)

TV Analog Input Level
TV Digital Input Level

Normal

-6, -3, +3, +6

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 high-frequency reproduction.
Decreased (-) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction.

Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.

Standard Bose® processing applied.
Processing options available in Source Settings menus.

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 of external components
so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.

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Default Settings;

Active Display Item

Options

ADAPTiQ Off*

On

Erase

Expansion protocol

Change this only if instructed in
the owner’s guide supplied with
your Bose

®

link remote control.

Bose

Legacy

®

link

*The Off option for ADAPTiQ system is not a reversible selection.
To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the

ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on this process, refer to “Finish­ing the Installation” in your LIFESTYLE

This advanced feature of the LIFESTYLE
processing to compensate for the furnishings, speaker placement, and listening positions to
provide the most ideal sound in your room.

Using System Menus

Effect of this Setting

No ADAPTiQ
Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.
Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selec-

tion is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the
on the media center controls.

Communicates only with Bose® link networked products.
Communicates only with older Bose products.

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audio calibration performed.

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Installation Guide.

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system makes adjustments to the audio

Erase

button

English

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Using System Menus

Video options

Press the

System

video features. Press the

Figure 13

English

Video preview

Select Video to adjust these system options

TV Power
TV Power Status
TV Aspect Ratio
Widescreen DVDs

Video

Default Settings;

Active Display Item

Options

TV Power Automatic

TV Power Status

TV Not Detected

(not a setting)

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

Important Note:

DO NOT change settings for Component
video or Progressive scan in the System
menu. Doing so can cause your TV
screen to go blank, making completion of

Video Connector
Video Black Level
Video Format
Progressive Scan

the process difficult.

Instead refer to “Activating component or
progressive scan connections” on
page 11.

Effect of this Setting

TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.*

Manual

TV does not come on automatically.
TV responds to SCART connector input.

Euro

Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.

TV On

Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly.

TV Aspect Ratio Normal

Widescreen

Widescreen DVDs Modified

Unmodified

Video Connector

(See Important Note above.)

Composite, S-VIDEO

Component

Video Black Level Normal

Extended

Video Format NTSC

PAL

Progressive Scan

OffOnScreen image repaints in standard style.

(See Important Note above.)

*With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is
on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector communicates with the TV. If your system setup is
different from either of these, using the automatic feature is not an option.

Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your

Installation Guide.

4:3 ratio screen display.
16:9 ratio widescreen display.

DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen.
DVD video does not reformat automatically.

System works with composite and/or S-video TV connection.
System works with component TV connection.

Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs.
Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.

Correct for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors.
Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.

Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).

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Media center options

Press the
media center features. Press the

Figure 14

Media Center preview

Select Media Center to adjust these system options

Display Brightness
Display Language
Optical Source
Digital Audio Format
Widescreen DVDs
Tun er Spa cing
Restore Settings

Using System Menus

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

Media
Center

English

Active Display Item

Display Brightness 4

Display Language English

Options Effect of this Setting

Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness.

1 to 7

Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).
On-screen display menus appear in the selected language.

Dansk, Deutsch,

Espanol, Francais,

Italiano, Nederlands,

Svenska

Default Settings;

Optical Source None

TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX

Digital Audio Format Original

No digital signal received via optical cable.
Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.

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.

Restore Settings No

User settings, if any, modify system operation.

Ye s

Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings
established at the factory.

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Using System Menus

Remote control options

Press the
remote control features. Press the

Figure 15

English

Remote Control preview

Select Remote Control to adjust these system options

IR Control

IR Control
TV Tuner

TV Tuner
TV Brand

TV Brand
TV Device Code

TV Device Code
VCR Brand

VCR Brand
VCR Device Code

VCR Device Code

Default Settings;

Active Display Item

IR Control Off

System

Options

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

Remote
Control

CBL/SAT Device
CBL/SAT Brand
CBL/SAT Device Code
AUX Device
AUX Brand
AUX Device Code

Effect of this Setting

System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR
commands to a learning remote.

Teach

System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE
buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the
system.

System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught

On

to operate the system.

®

remote

TV Tuner CBL/SAT

Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices.

TV, VCR

TV Brand Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote control to operate.

TV Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV.
VCR Brand Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote.
VCR Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR.
CBL/SAT Device Cable

Satellite

Identifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE
operate.

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remote control to

CBL/SAT Brand Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control.
CBL/SAT Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box.
AUX Device Changer

Identifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to operate.

Satellite, Cable,

DVR, TV, VCR

AUX Brand Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for theremote.
AUX Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device.

Press the
Lock choices. Press the

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

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DVD Lock options

Figure 16

DVD Lock Menu

Press the
Lock choices. Press the

Select Remote Control to adjust these system options

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD

Create/Change Password
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

DVD

Lock

Using System Menus

English

Active Display Item

Options Effect of this Setting

Change Password _ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies

with certain ratings.

Default Setting;

Create Password

(appears only if no

_ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with

certain ratings.

password has been set)

Confirm Password _ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password.
Lock Unrated Discs OffOnNo restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.

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 when a

password is created.

Applying parental control

The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE® system lets you restrict viewing of DVD videos
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 prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than
your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table on page 36.

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Using System Menus

Parental
Control
Setting

8None

English

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.

MPAA
Rating

Audience
Restriction

To set the restriction level and passwords

With the TV turned on, select the proper TV video input for the media center.
Press the

When the System menu appears on the TV screen:

1. Move right to

2. Press the

3. Use the

4. Press

5. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press

6. Select

7. Move right

8. Press

System

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

DVD Lock

Down

arrow or

looks different from the preview screen.

number

buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password

blanks.

Enter

to register your choice.

Lock Discs Rated Above.

and up or down to select the restriction level you want.

Enter

or the

for a preview of the selections (Figure 16 on page 35).

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus, which

left

arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.

Enter

to register them.

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Reference

Remote control maintenance

Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the
switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for
use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to “Bose
remote switch settings” on page 39.

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 17).

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.

Figure 17

Installing the remote
control batteries

AAA batteries (4)

+

+

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link

+

+

Battery

compartment

Battery

compartment

cover

Changing house code 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
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 18 on
page 38).

2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current
setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.

Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your
remote control.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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system nearby

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Reference

123456789

Using the media center:

1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.

2. Press and hold the Store 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

English

1 through 4:

HOUSE CODE:

Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)

3. While holding the Store 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:

(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)

4. Release the Store 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 4-8.

Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display con­firms the settings of switches 1-4.

Figure 18

Miniature house code
switches on the Main room
(A) remote

Switches (1-4)
As set at the factory:
all switches down.

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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 even direct sound from two different sound sources
(such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent
“streams.”

Other switches

Switch 5 determines what “stream”
or program you hear.

For more information on streams,
refer to “Setting up a second room
with sound” below.

Switches 6-9 represent the room
where the remote will be used.

In the main room, the 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.

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In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you
can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the sys­tem is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing
there or an entirely different program.

Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE

®

system

can fill your entire living space with music.

Reference

Bose® link: the key to assured compatibility

One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi­tional room.

As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the

®

Bose

link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent

quality for use in the other rooms.
These include smaller Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers,

plus the proper cables and adapters to complete your sound network. And by purchasing a

®

Bose

link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music
system becomes quick and easy. Inside these remotes, one small switch allows you to
predetermine which rooms, as a group, will share the main room program stream and which
other room or group of rooms will hear the alternate stream.

For more versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL
your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams without
setting switches, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is play­ing on both steams. So it is very easy to choose one or the other whenever you like.

Regardless of which type you choose, with any Bose
detailed instructions on using the network. And a Bose
products mentioned above) helps simplify your selections.

For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your
local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with
the system.

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music center II remote control in

®

link remote control you also get

®

link symbol on the cartons (for the

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Bose® link remote switch settings

These settings are for use only with remote
controls that have switches inside the bat­tery compartment.*

Make sure the house code switches
(1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main
remote.

For switch 5, determine if you want the
room grouped with the main room (A), so it
receives the same program heard there.

• If you do not change switch 5, the room

will receive the same program stream as
is heard in the main room (A).

• If you set switch 5 up ( ), the room will

receive a different stream than the main
room (A).

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

B

ON

ON

C

ON

D

ON

E

ON

F

ON

G

ON

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

*For the PERSONAL® music center II remote control, the settings above are made in a menu
on the display screen.

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Reference

Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system

Caring for your system may include:

• Cleaning the system’s enclosures

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• Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs

• Replacing the remote control batteries

Cleaning the media center

• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center.

• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or

abrasives.

• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

• Do not use any sprays near the system.

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.

• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning

solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

Figure 19

Handling and
cleaning a disc

Limited warranty

• 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 19).

• 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.

• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of 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.

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Your LIFESTYLE® home theater system is covered by a transferable limited warranty.
See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section
on the card and mail it to Bose.

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

Reference

English

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
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

to unmute the sound.

• 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 the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication

between the media center and the speakers.

• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed

the correct remote button for the source you want to hear.

• For CD or DVD play, be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the disc tray.

• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

• Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).

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module, and the power pack and power cord

®

Mute

button on the remote control

No sound from
center speaker

Too m uc h s ou nd
from center speaker

No sound
from surround speakers

Surround speakers
are too loud

Remote control
behaves erratically
or it does not work

System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically

• 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).

• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).

• Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.”

• Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly

seated, uncoiled, and extended to its full length.

• Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match.

• Install a remote control extender.

• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby

LIFESTYLE

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system.

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Reference

Problem What to do

Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly.

• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.

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• 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 40.

• Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Types of discs you can

play” on page 5.

FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.

FM sound is noisy
in surround mode

• Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode

in the Settings menu to minimize noise. See “Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on
page 26.

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

LIFESTYLE

®

remote
does not control
your TV, VCR,
cable/satellite box,
or other external
component

• Check the connections.

• Make sure that component is turned on.

• Refer to the component owner’s manual.

• Make sure correct codes are set.
See “For TV control” on page 18.

• 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 “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your
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• Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of 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.

• Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings, following
instructions in “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.

- 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.

• Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then
create a new password.

Contacting customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® customer service. See the address
and phone number list included with your system.

Accessories

For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional 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

S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V
OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input

FM ANTENNA: 75Ω
AM ANTENNA: 12µH
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 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V

S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V

Media center dimensions

15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)

Media center weight

8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

Media center finish

Aluminum

Remote control range

65 ft (20 m)

Reference

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powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose

with sync 75Ω

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Chrominance 0.3V

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Chrominance 0.3V

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p-p

p-p

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with sync on Y

with sync 75Ω

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with sync on Y

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