Bose LIFESTYLE 28 II DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, LIFESTYLE 18 I DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, LIFESTYLE 18 SERIE II, LIFESTYLE 18 DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, LIFESTYLE DVD 28 III User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system
properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.

WARNING:

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

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WARNING:

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the
system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures:

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.!

Class 1 laser product

This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to !
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CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result

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in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

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

Class B emissions limits

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

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

Additional safety information

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

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Lab-

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This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U.S. copyright laws as unpublished works. They are confidential and proprietary to Dolby Laborato-

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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Cor-

poration and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright protection of the U.S. as well
as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 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.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM CONTROLS

SYSTEM OPERATION

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

USING SYSTEM MENUS

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

REFERENCE

INTRODUCTION 5

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

Clarifying some basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Types of discs you can use with this system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Audio and video terms defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SYSTEM CONTROLS 8

Remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting strong remote control range and response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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SYSTEM OPERATION 14

Initial pointers to get you started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To turn on your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To turn on the TV or other external components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To watch a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To adjust what you hear or see . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enjoying multiple system sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using DVD parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting, removing, or reassigning radio station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 21

Using your LIFESTYLE! remote with other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the remote to control each component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

For TV control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

For cable/satellite control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

For VCR (or other video recorder) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

For AUX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Assigning channel control to the TV input device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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USING SYSTEM MENUS 27

Properties that you can adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

How to enter the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Remote control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DVD Lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the lock to apply parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 35

Quick adjustments as you watch or listen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Where to find the list of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

How to change the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CD settings options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DVD settings options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tuner settings options (FM or AM radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TV settings options (for VCR, CBL/SAT, and AUX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

REFERENCE 40

System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing remote control switch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting up a second room with sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Protecting and caring for your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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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.

Clarifying some basics

You may consider yourself a dedicated audiophile or someone who simply loves music.
Regardless of your level of expertise, the explanations that follow may prove helpful in under­standing some of the terms and technologies associated with the advanced audio and video
options available today.

Types of discs you can use with this system

Your system is engineered to play the disc types listed below, some of which are identified by
corresponding logos:

• Audio CDs
– including those with DTS

• CD-R, CD-RW, or CD-ROM

• MP3 CDs
– All tracks burned in a

single, closed session

– Use of ISO9660 disc format

– Each file named with an

“.mp3” extension and no
other periods

– File tags no higher than ID3

(ID3v2).

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• SACD content if it is CD­compatible

• Video CDs (VCDs)

• DVD-R, DVD+R,
DVD-RW, DVD+RW

• Video DVDs

– including those with DTS

– including those with Dolby

Digital

INTRODUCTION

• Regarding copy
protection

Music and other
content may be
protected by interna­tional and domestic
copyright laws and
may contain specific
restrictions on use
and/or reproduction.
Please respect the
rights of the artists
and other copyright
holders.

Any difficulties experienced in playing compatible CDs or DVDs may be related to the rates at
which data was recorded to the disc or to the optical characteristics of the recording device
used.

Check DVDs for region number compatibility

For a DVD disc to be compatible with a player, their respective region numbers must match.
These numbers are assigned by the geographic region where the player and disc are sold.

You can find the region number for your system on the bottom of the media center.
If you have trouble playing a DVD disc, check to see if the region number marked
on the disc label or packaging matches the region number of your system. A DVD
and media center marked for use in Region 1 should display the symbol at right.

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Audio and video terms defined

Aspect ratioA– An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when

as a rectangular TV image. For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (read as 4 by 3), the shape of
that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.

CD-R, CD-RW

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Data can be added to a CD-R once only and to a CD-RW more than once.

CD-ROM – The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Compact Disc (CD), which
allows no data to be added.

Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.

Component video – Also called YPbPr, this video signal is split into three parts: luminance

and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either !
composite or S-video signals. This more complex signal also requires the use of component
connection jacks, which are not available on all televisions or video components.

Composite video – The simplest of three types of video signal, which combines rather than
separates brightness (black and white) and color information. It provides the lowest resolution
of the three, but is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video compo­nents and requires a simple video cable connection to RCA jacks.

Dolby Digital

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accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding
multi-channel audio.

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– Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Compact Disc (CD).

– A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and

– The logo representing Dolby Digital.

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 DTS.

DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile
Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW – Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable
(RW) Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD). Data can be added to a DVD-R or +R once only,
and to a DVD-RW or +RW more than once.

DVD-ROM – The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Digital Video (or Versatile)
Disc (DVD), which allows no data to be added.

DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs,
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.

DVR – An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording, sometimes used interchangeably with
PVR, for Personal Video Recording.

IR

– An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives !

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commands on an infrared light beam.

Letterbox

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bars above and below the picture.

– A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black

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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.

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MPEG – An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, the

the audio, video, and computer industries involved in setting standards for compression of
moving images.

NTSC

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video format standard used for televisions in the U.S. and other countries.

PAL

P

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 that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass

and refreshes the TV image 30x/sec. Not compatible with all video displays.

PVR – An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording. Sometimes used interchangeably with
DVR for Digital Video Recording but may include non-digital technology, as used in VCRs.

RF remote

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(RF) signals, which have the ability to penetrate walls, unlike the infrared (IR) signals used by
many remote controls.

RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This !
feature is available on European systems only.

SACD

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storage on CD-sized discs. New Bose
of such discs, identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc.

– An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and the label for its !

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

– A remote control that transmits commands to a device using radio frequency

– An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc, used for high-resolution digital audio

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LIFESTYLE® systems play the CD-compatible portion

!ommittee of experts from

SCART – A type of jack commonly found on consumer electronics products manufactured
for use in Western Europe.

SCMS – A system for preventing second-generation digital copies of copyrighted audio
material. A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source, but
that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second-generation recording.

Screen ratio – The dimensions of the video display on a television, which can vary from !
4:3 standard to 16:9 widescreen. Also called “letterbox,” widescreen display leaves a black
band above and below the picture on traditional TVs. This does not occur on widescreen TVs.

Subtitles – Text that appears at the bottom of the screen during video playback, and which
may differ from the language of the on-screen dialog.

S-video – Also called Y/C. A video signal that separates the brightness (black and white) and
the color information. S-video provides significantly higher resolution than composite video,
but not as high as from component. This type of connection is compatible with many televi­sions and other video components, and requires use of an S-video cable.

Te le t ex t – An information retrieval service provided by television broadcast companies in

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Europe and some other countries, not including the U.S.

Video CD

V

Videostage

sound performance from varied media – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even mono TV programs.

YPbPr – A component analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance

Y

components. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y.

– A Compact Disc (CD) that contains a video component.

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SYSTEM CONTROLS

Remote control buttons

SYSTEM CONTROLS

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The advanced radio frequency (RF) remote control provided with this system works from
almost anywhere inside your home, with no need to aim it in the direction of the system.

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

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

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Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.

Selects the built-in CD/DVD disc player as source. Turns the system on if it was off.!

Selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station last selected. Switches
between FM and AM when the radio is on. Turns the system on if it was off.

Selects an AUX source connected to the media center. Turns the system on if !
it was off.

TV – Selects the TV connected to the media center as source. !

Turns the system on if it was off.

Input – Selects different video inputs on the TV (when the remote has been set
to do so). Enables you to select the input that connects the media center to
the TV.

On/Off – Turns the TV on and off, if the remote is set to control your TV.

!

CBL-SAT – Selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the media center

!

as the sound source. Turns the system on if it was off.

On/Off – Turns your cable or satellite box on and off, if the remote is set to control it.

VCR – Selects the VCR connected to the media center as the sound source. !

Turns the system on if it was off.
On/Off – Turns your VCR on and off, if the remote is set to control it.

Note:

turn these devices on or off. For details, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE
components” on page 21.

You may set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR and

!

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Below this button on your remote, there is one of two symbols. !
Depending on which symbol (a or b, left) appears on your remote, the !
following applies:

a

When a video source is selected, changes between a 4:3 screen display
ratio and 16:9 widescreen display. This requires a TV that provides that
function. Your remote must also be set up to control the TV.

or

b

When the TV is selected as source, enters the Teletext mode. !
Works in conjunction with colored FastText buttons on the remote.

Note:

For instructions on how to switch functionality of your remote from screen ratio

to Teletext capabilities (or the reverse), refer to “Remote control options” on page 31.

!

Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source.!
!

! Enters or exits the System menu.!

!

! Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.

Enters the main menu of your cable or satellite box, VCR, or DVR !
(a digital video recorder) or another video recording device, if the remote
is set to control it.!

SYSTEM CONTROLS

!

Displays an electronic program guide (if your TV, cable, satellite box or
VCR/DVR provides this feature) when the remote is set up to control such
components.

! Exits the Settings and System menus.

Exits on-screen menus for TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR !
(if the remote is set up to control such components).

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

Confirms the selection of a menu item.

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

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Skips backward or forward to the next TV, cable, or satellite channel, CD
track, or DVD chapter.

Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. !
Pressing

+

raises the volume and unmutes the source playing (if muted) in
the current room only. !
Pressing

–

lowers the volume.

! Stops music (except FM/AM) or video play.

For DVDs and VCDs only, the system bookmarks where the disc stopped,
so you can resume play there. Pressing again clears the bookmark.

Pauses music (except FM/AM) or video play.

Starts music (except FM/AM) or video play.

Moves backward or forward in video. Displays a control bar to adjust the
speed of this movement.

Moves to the previous or next CD track, or strong radio station.
When pressed and held, scans backward or forward through the current

CD or MP3 disc.

Randomly plays music from a CD. Pressing again cancels this style !
of play.

Moves back a few seconds in your DVR (or other digital video recorder) if
the LIFESTYLE

®

remote is set up for this control.

Repeats the current music selection on a CD. Pressing again cancels this
style of play.

Moves ahead a few seconds in your DVR (or other digital video recorder) if
the LIFESTYLE

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remote is set up for this control.

Selects the radio station preset, DVD chapter, CD track, or TV channel that
corresponds to the numbers pressed.

Skips to the channel last selected on TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR
(if applicable) when the remote is set up to control your components.!

Displays or exits the TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR information on
the TV screen, if the remote is set up to control your components.

During MP3 play, removes or restores track information on the media !
center display.

Moves to the previous (arrow down) or next (arrow up) page in some cable
and satellite on-screen menus and guides.

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a. If your remote features the

In VCR source (or AUX, if a recorder-type device is connected to that input), !

activates the record function. Not available on remotes set to control Teletext.

In Cable source, makes the A selection from a list of options.!

In Cable source, makes the B selection from a list of options.!

In Cable source, makes the C selection from a list of options.!

b. If your remote features the
as follows:

In Teletext mode, selects the content labeled red.!

In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled green.!

In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled yellow.!

In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled blue.

Note: To switch your remote from a. functionality to b. (described above), refer to “Remote
control options” on page 31

button, the four buttons at the bottom function as follows:

button, the four colored buttons at the bottom function

and locate the “Selecting a Remote Control version” option.

SYSTEM CONTROLS

Getting strong remote control range and response

The cord that connects the power supply to the media center contains an antenna for your
RF remote. For good range, it is VERY important that you extend this cord to its full length
and keep it away from other system cables. P!"#$%&'()*'+,-*.'/0++!1',%'()*'2!,,.3'-*!!'4*!,-'

()*'5*6$"'#*%(*.3'+0(/'()*'#,.6'$%'"'7*.($#"!',.$*%("($,%3'-)$#)'$/',+($5058

Note:

the TV as is practical improves remote range.

If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to
change the batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them,
refer to “Replacing the remote control batteries” on page 40.

In some buildings, there may be “dead spots” where remote control signals are not effective.
If this happens, move the remote a foot or two and try again. Also make sure the cord that
connects the power supply to the media center (and contains the remote antenna) is
stretched to its full length and is separated from other power cords. If this does not help,
move the media center a few feet to see if a new location provides better response.

If the batteries are not dead and your efforts to avoid dead spots are in vain, you may need an
antenna extender. To contact Bose for more information, or to order the extender, refer to the
address list included with the system.

Also, when using a plasma screen TV, keeping the media center power supply as far from

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Media center

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

SYSTEM CONTROLS

Figure 1

Front view of the media
center

On/Off Source Volume

All Off

Open/Close

Enter

Erase

Store

CAUTION:

Pressing the Open/Close button on the media center is the best way to open and

retract the disc tray. DO NOT press on the tray to make it retract or exert pressure on the front of
the tray while it is moving. Doing so can cause the disc player to malfunction.

An IR (infrared) signal emitter, located under the disc tray, enables you to control other !
components using the LIFESTYLE

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remote. Avoid blocking this emitter, so its signal will have

a clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.

Front panel door – lifts up

Disc tray

Controls

Display window

Headphone jack

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IR emitter

Controls

Four of the media center control panel buttons provide similar control to buttons on the
remote control. The other five offer unique functionality.

On/Of f

All Off

!

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

!

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

!

Opens/closes the disc tray.

Source

Enter

Erase

Volume

Store

!

Selects the next available sound source in sequence.

!

Initiates DVD play when that option is selected from DVD menu options that
appear on the TV screen.

In combination with the Store button, advances through and selects system !
settings on the media center display.

Removes a radio station from the assigned preset number.

!

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

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

!

When the system is off, resets the remote control house code.
In combination with the Enter button, advances through and selects system !

settings on the media center display.

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Figure 2

Sample of information that
appears on the media
center display

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Display window

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

CD 0 : 2 2 !
T R A C K 6 / 1 0

!

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

SYSTEM CONTROLS

Figure 3

Sleep indicator for
automatic system
shutdown setting

Sleep

Settings

Shuffle

Repeat

Disc

Track

Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically.

Shows when the source Settings menu is selected.

Shows when tracks from a CD are playing in random order.

Shows when the track playing is set to play again.

Shows when a selected action applies to the tracks on a disc.

Shows when a selected action applies to one track only.

Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.

C E N T E R C H A N N E L : + 4

S L E E P T I M E R : O N

Sleep

Component system setup using the display

The media center display provides access to the System settings required to activate a !
component video connection between the TV and media center and to select progressive
scan.

Note:

to your Installation Guide.

When activation is completed, you will see the proper results, assuming:

For detailed instructions on how to activate this feature in your LIFESTYLE® system, refer

• Your TV supports this feature and is set for it, according to instructions in the owner’s guide !
provided by the TV manufacturer.

• Your TV and media center are properly connected using the supplied component video
adapter.

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SYSTEM OPERATION

Initial pointers to get you started

Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile before using your system.

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

To turn on your system

SYSTEM OPERATION

• Press the

• Or, press the media center On/Off control.

• Or, press the
This turns on the system and selects the source at the same time.

To use your system with the TV and other components, review the reminders below. They are
provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly.

To turn on the TV or other external components

1. Turn on the system.

2. Press the remote control button for the source you want.

3. Turn on the source, as needed.

You can use your LIFESTYLE
operate the TV and other components.

On/Off

!

remote with other components” on page 21.

button on the remote control.

CD/DVD,FM/AM,TV,CBL/SAT

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, or

AUX

remote button.

remote to control the above functions as soon as you set it to

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To watch a DVD

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

• Getting an image to appear on 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
control

If you have a TV that supports component or progressive scan

The tips below apply only if you have made a component connection between the media
center and your TV.

• Using the component video connection option:

! 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 (see Note below).
Otherwise, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.

• Using the progressive scan capability of your TV:

! Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media

center.

! Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the media center (see Note below).

Otherwise, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.

! For other video components connected to the media center, make sure the component

is also connected using a component video adapter.

Note: For information on selecting component video on the media center (required for use of
progressive scan as well), refer to “Higher-quality connections to consider” in your Installation

Guide.

Input

button (just below the TVsource button).

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To adjust what you hear or see

• To correct sound problems (unexpected boominess, harshness, thinness, or reverberation)
take time to run the ADAPTiQ

Note:

Refer to “Making sure the sound is as good as it gets” in the Installation Guide.

• For lasting adjustment to system operation (for audio, video, media center, remote control,
or DVD lock), use the System menus. For details on the changes you can make, refer to
“Properties that you can adjust” on page 27.

• For temporary adjustments to the particular source playing (like the number of speakers
engaged or the turn-off timer setting), use the on-screen Settings menus. For details on the
changes you can make, refer to “Quick adjustments as you watch or listen” on page 35.

Instructions for selecting and playing the other system sources refer to buttons on the !
LIFESTYLE

®

remote control unless otherwise specified.

Enjoying multiple system sources

Once it is set to control other components connected to the system, your LIFESTYLE
remote serves as a universal control for those components, as well as for system sources.

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

!

remote with other components” on page 21.

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audio calibration program, if you have not done so.

SYSTEM OPERATION

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Playing a DVD

1. Turn on your TV.

CD/DVD

2. Press

3. On the media center, lift the door and press the Open/Close button to expose the !
disc tray.

4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up). Be sure the DVD is clean. If not, refer to!
“Protecting and caring for your system” on page 43.

5. On the media center, press the Open/Close button again to retract the disc tray.

6. Press

You may need to press
ture is just one of several on-screen selections offered.

Note:

Not all DVDs offer the same features. You can choose subtitles only if the disc provides

subtitle information.

Your remote control options

When you want to: Press:

Pause a DVD movie…

Resume play…

Stop a DVD movie…

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

Play

to begin DVD play.

Play

more than once. On most DVDs, the option to play the main fea-

.

again, or .

.

Then
Or, twice to stop and reset.
Then

to resume play where the movie stopped.

to restart at the beginning of the DVD.

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Skip to the next chapter… up.!

SYSTEM OPERATION

Skip to the previous chapter…

Repeat a chapter…

Search backward or forward…

Select a different option offered on
the DVD…

down twice. !

!

while the chapter you want to repeat plays.

again to adjust the rate of the search and set the direction.

for the motion rate control bar to appear. Press

to view the menu shown at the beginning of the!

DVD. Use the left, right, up, or down arrows to!
reach the menu item you want, and press

Enter

make that selection.

To repeat a segment of the DVD that is playing

To replay a segment of the DVD several times, you can choose the AB repeat option
in the TV Settings menu, as follows:

1. Press

2. Press

Setting

and move down the list of options until you reach the AB icon.

Enter

to activate this selection. The letters "#$ appear in a highlighted box to the

right of the menu list.

3. Press

Enter

at a point in the DVD where you want to begin or end the segment. The "

changes to %, confirming your action.

4. Move backward or forward to the next point that defines the segment.

5. Press

Enter

. The $ changes to & to confirm that you have defined the segment. The

repeat of that segment begins.

Repeat continues until you press the

Ente

r or Stop button.

to!

!

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings, refer to
“DVD settings options” on page 37. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those
changes are available in “Where to find the list of options” on page 35.

Using DVD parental controls

The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access by !
locking any DVD movies that you find inappropriate for members of your family.

Before you can use this feature, you need to choose a password and a level of restriction
(matched to movie rating levels) as found in the System menu. To learn more about parental
controls, refer to “DVD Lock options” on page 33.

Note:

Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 44 if you have trouble with a password.

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Playing a CD

Press

CD/DVD

to select the CD player. If the system is off, this will turn it on and begin playing a

CD loaded in the disc tray.

To load a disc:

1. On the media center, lift the door and press Open/Close to expose the disc tray.

2. Insert the audio CD into the tray.

3. On the media center, press Open/Close again to retract the disc tray.!
Play begins automatically.

Your remote control options

When you want to: Press:

SYSTEM OPERATION

Pause a CD…

Resume play of a paused CD…

Stop a CD…

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

Go to the next track…

Go to the beginning of the current
track…

Go to a previous track…

Skip a track…

Scan a CD backward/forward…

.

or .

.

Then

!

On MP3 discs only, this jumps to the beginning of a track.

to restart at the beginning of the CD.

and hold until the display changes.

Repeat to resume display of the scrolling text.

up.

down !
(after a track has played for several seconds).

down:

• once if no music is playing.

• twice if the music has begun.

.

and hold.

Randomly play CD tracks…

Cancel random play…

Repeat a track…

Repeat a CD…

Cancel repeat…

.

again.

.

again.

a third time.

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to
“Tuner settings options (FM or AM radio)” on page 38. Instructions on how to enter the menu to
make these changes are available in “Where to find the list of options” on page 35.

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Using the radio

Press

FM/AM

to select the radio tuner. This turns on the system if it was off and tunes to the FM

or AM station last selected.

Changing stations

When you want to: Press:

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Switch between FM and AM…

Seek the next strong station…

Manually tune to a station…

Select a preset station…

.

.

.!

or by specific preset number.

Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings, refer to
“CD settings options” on page 37. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes
are available in “Where to find the list of options” on page 35.

Setting, removing, or reassigning radio station presets

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

To set a preset, use method A or B below:

A. To assign the next preset number to a station, use the media center control panel and !

follow the next two steps for each station:

1. Tune to the preferred station.

2. On the media center control panel, press the Enter button.

B. Or, to assign a station to a specific number use the LIFESTYLE

these steps:

1. Tune to the preferred station.

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

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

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

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Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that

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To remove a station preset:

1. Tune to the preset number you want to remove.

2. On the remote control, press and hold the

0

number button until the message PRESET:

## ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. Removal is then complete.

To reassign a preset to a different station:

1. Tune to the station preferred.

2. On the remote control, press and hold the preset number button(s) you choose to !
re-assign to that station.

Using the headphone jack

For private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack, which is located on the right
side of the media center (Figure 4).

SYSTEM OPERATION

Figure 4

Location of the headphone
jack on the media center

Media center views

Front

Headphone

jack

Right

side view

Front view

Right

side

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Note: Connecting headphones mutes all main room speakers.

Using the sleep timer

You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE® system automatically in 10 to 90 !
minutes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any
source that is selected.

Note: If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu, refer to “Quick adjustments as you
watch or listen” on page 35

In the Settings menu on the media !
center display

or on the TV screen, !
move around and make changes!
by using the selection buttons.

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To set the timer:

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

Figure 5

Sleep timer symbol in the
source Settings menu

SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Press the

Settings

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

2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 5). If you see
a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to it to see the other attributes
that are not currently shown.

3. Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want, from 10 to 90 min­utes.

Note:

Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90-minute option turns off the sleep timer.

4. Press

5. Press

Enter

to confirm your selection.

Exit

or

Settings

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to leave the menu.

When the time you set elapses, sleep timer turns off the system and the TV (if it is on*), and
resets itself to zero.

*For the TV to turn off automatically, the system must sense that it is on. This is contingent on
your use of the supplied TV sensor. For information on installing and testing the TV sensor,
refer to your Installation Guide.

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CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

Using your LIFESTYLE! remote with other components

You can control most brands of external components – such as TVs, cable/satellite boxes,
and VCR/DVRs – using your LIFESTYLE
selections for each component you want to control, the LIFESTYLE

®

remote control. After you make the proper menu

®

remote serves as a

universal remote for most of your component operations.

Setting the remote to control each component

Your LIFESTYLE® system includes an IR (infrared) emitter that sends out signals from the front
of the music center to each component that your LIFESTYLE
allows you to turn on those sources (which are in the room with the media center) and make
basic selections from them. The additional components may be connected either to the
media center or to the TV.

It may take more than one try

Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one code, your
remote may turn your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR on and off successfully. However,
if you cannot change channels or initiate other features using the remote, you may want to
continue testing device codes until you find one that provides greater control.

After trying a few codes, if your component still does not respond, slightly adjust the position
of the component in relationship to the media center. This may better enable the signal from
the media center to reach the component.

Note: IR signals must reach each component for a reliable test of the IR code settings. A good
way to succeed is by using the supplied IR emitter cable, positioning it in front of each compo­nent as you use the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to turn it on and off. If you have not yet installed the

emitter, see “IR emitter cable as an option” in your Installation Guide.

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remote is set to control. This

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

Figure 6

Preview of Remote features
in the System menu

For TV control

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

Menus” on page 27.

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

Then, using the LIFESTYLE

1. Press

2. Press

TV

to select the TV source.

System

. The System menu will appear on the TV screen (Figure 6).

3. Move across the properties to

4. Press the down arrow or

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remote control:

Remote Control

Enter

to move into that menu.

<(>-+(#6-2+/-)

=#=

to preview these menu options.

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navigate

select

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Figure 7

TV brand selection

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

5. Identify the TV brand:

• From the list of options that appear, select

TV Brand (Figure 7).

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

• Press

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to select the brand.

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navigate

select

6. Choose the TV code:

• In the list of options on the left, select

TV Code.

• Move right to select the first code.

• Press the

TV On/Off

button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.!
If the TV turns off and on, you have chosen the right code. !
If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press

Enter

you have chosen the right code, press

.

TV On/Off

two more times. When

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

This automatic feature works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned
to detect if the TV is on or off. Refer to your Installation Guide for information on installing
the sensor.

To make this choice:

• Move up to the System menu properties and over to

•From the

Video

options, select TV Power.

Video

(Figure 8).

• Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select a different setting:

!

Euro Connector (European default)

! Automatic

! Manual (US default)

• Press the

Enter

button.

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Figure 8

Changing the TV Power

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8. Notice the TV Power Status:

• TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working.

•

TV Not Detected means the TV sensor (if installed) is not connected or not positioned

properly.

• Press

System

or

Exit

to leave the System menu.

For cable/satellite control

The cable or satellite that is connected to the CBL• SAT input on your media center is the one
you should select. So when you press the
you are operating that device.

If you own both a cable and satellite box, use the AUX option to designate the second device
brand and code.

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE
Menus” on page 27

.

Follow the cable or satellite process below:

CBL•SAT

source button and the

®

System menu, refer to “Using System

On/Off

button below it,

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

Turn on the cable or satellite box (or other video device) that is connected to the CBL• SAT
Audio IN on the media center. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the TV video input that is
connected to the media center. Using the LIFESTYLE

®

remote control, press

CBL•SAT

and !

follow the steps below:

1. Identify the device:

•From the

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select CBL

• Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing

•

SAT Device.

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 the brand.

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3. Choose the device code:

• From the menu options on the left, select

• Move right to select the first code.

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CBL•SAT Code.

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

• Press the

CBL•SAT On/Off

button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press the button again.!
If the cable or satellite box turns off and on, you have chosen the right code. !
If not, select another code, and press the

• When you have chosen the right code, press

• Press

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

System

or

Exit

to leave the System menu.

®

remote buttons to operate it. If you have both a cable and

CBL•SAT On/Off

Enter

.

CBL•SAT On/Off

button two more times.

to turn on your cable or satellite

satellite box, use AUX to connect the second device and to select it as the source.

For VCR (or other video recorder) control

The list of VCR brands and codes include selections for DVRs (or PVRs) and DVD recorders,
as well. By following the instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the
other, but not both.

If you have both a VCR and a DVR, set up one as VCR and the other as AUX.

Follow the VCR process below:

Turn on your VCR or other video recorder. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video
input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFESTYLE

VCR

source button and follow the steps below.

1. Identify the device:

•From the

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select VCR Device.

• Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing

2. Identify the brand:

•From the

Remote Control

options in the System menu, select VCR Brand.

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

®

remote control, press the

Enter

.

• Press

Enter

to select the brand.

3. Choose the device code:

• In the menu options on the left, select

VCR Code.

• Move right to select the first code.

• Press the

VCR On/Off

button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press this button again.!
If the VCR or DVR turns off and on, you have chosen the right code. !
If not, select another code, and press

• When you have chosen the right code, press

• Press

System

or

Exit

to leave the System menu.

VCR On/Off

two more times.

Enter

.

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When you complete these settings and select

VCR

as the source, you can now use the

VCR On/Off

button and press Play, Pause, or Stop and Seek to control your VCR or other video recorder.
On some DVRs, pressing

Shuffle

and

Repeat

buttons will allow you to skip backward or forward

quickly.

Note:

has a record button (

If your LIFESTYLE® remote control has the symbol below the button, it also

) near the bottom of the remote. Use that button to set your VCR/DVR to

record.

For AUX control

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

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 27.

Follow the AUX process below:

Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for
the media center. Then using the LIFESTYLE

1. Identify the device:

•From the

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

®

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

AUX

source button first.

®

System menu, refer to “Using System

®

Remote Control

remote control, press

options in the System menu, select AUX Device.

AUX

and continue:

Enter.

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

2. Identify the brand:

• In the menu options on the left, select

AUX Brand.

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

• Press

Enter

to select the brand.

3. Choose the device code:

• From the menu options on the left, select

AUX Code.

• Move right to select the first code.

• Press the Play or Channel/Track up button on the LIFESTYLE

®

remote control.!
If the component responds, press other buttons to make sure important functions on
the component also work. If the component does not respond, select a different code
and try again.

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

Press

System

or

Exit

to leave the System menu.

Enter

.

Assigning channel control to the TV input device

If you always change channels on your cable or satellite box, and never on your TV, you can
choose to set up your LIFESTYLE
as the source. In this case, you need to connect your cable or satellite to the TV Audio IN on
the media center. You will also need to select that option in the System menu.

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE
you can adjust” on page 27

.

®

system for your cable or satellite box when you select TV

®

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Figure 9

Designating the TV as
channel selector (TV tuner)

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES

Make this selection from the

Control

press

option, select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector. Then

System

or

Exit

to leave the menu.

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options in the System menu. Opposite the TV

<(>-+(#6-2+/-)

This gives you the cable sound to go with the cable program, without changing to CBL•SAT
as the source selection. You can also designate CBL•SAT as the primary tuner to control your
channel selection.

This is only a good choice if you use the TV exclusively as a video monitor.

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Properties that you can adjust

Adjustments to system properties are typically those you make only once. If your system
already operates just as you want, there is no need to make such adjustments.

However, for some installation options, changes to the System menu may be required. This is
simply to make the system fully compatible and convenient for your setup.

One example is the adjustments made so the remote control works with any components
that are externally connected to the system.

How to enter the System menu

By pressing the
menu. This menu appears on your TV screen only, not on the media center display.

However, if you do NOT see this menu:

• Make sure your TV is turned on.

• Make sure to select the TV Video Input used to connect to the media center.

Note:

If you recorded the TV Video Input information on the form in your Installation Guide, refer

to that form as needed.

System

USING SYSTEM MENUS

USING SYSTEM MENUS

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, you call up the System

Figure 10 .

System menu and preview
of the DVD Lock feature

• Press

System

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, as needed.

What it shows you

When the System menu appears, the first property on the left (Audio) is prominent, and the
preview screen displays those property features. However, as you move across to the right,
different properties become prominent.

At the far right, you reach the DVD Lock property and its preview list of features (Figure 10).

Note:

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

Properties – Elements of the system

Remote Control

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under each property

Preview screen –!
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Navigation cue –!
Which remote control buttons to use

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Audio options

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How to make changes

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

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

•Move right to see a preview of features under each property.

•Press the down arrow or

Note:

When activated, the screen changes from a preview of features to a list of the specific

options you may choose to alter for that property.

• In the active list, press the left, right, up, or down arrows to get to the option you want.

• Press

Enter

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

column.

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

• Press

Press
you can press the

Exit

to leave the System menu.

System

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. When you see a preview of audio features,

Enter

button to move into the active list of audio options.

Enter

to select and activate that property screen.

Figure 11

Preview of audio features

Audio

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Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine-tuning your selections.

Default settings

Active list of options

(Options)

Bass Compensation 0

(-14 to +14)

(-9 to +6)

Effect of this setting

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

Range available following ADAPTiQ® system calibration.

Treble Compensation 0

-14 to +14

(-9 to +6)

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

Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.

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USING SYSTEM MENUS

Audio Processing

(Movie EQ, Range Compres­sion, Mono Decoding)

TV Analog Input Level
TV Digital Input Level
VCR Analog Input Level
VCR Digital Input Level
CBL/SAT Analog Input Level
CBL/SAT Digital Input Level
AUX Analog Input Level
AUX Digital Input Level

ADAPTiQ

®

Expansion Protocol

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

®

link remote

control.

Automatic

(User Adjustable)

Normal

(-6, -3, +3, +6)

Off

(On

Erase)

®

Bose

link

(Legacy)

Standard Bose® processing applies.
Allows you to make adjustments to the options (specific to each

sound source) after pressing the Settings button while playing any
internal or external system sound source.

Standard signal level (loudness).
Decreases or increases signal level

(adjustable to match the levels of other components).

Note: You may want to adjust the inputs for each external
component to match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.

No ADAPTiQ audio calibration performed.
Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.
Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selection is

followed, within 5 seconds, by pressing the

Erase

button on the media

center control panel.

Communicates only with Bose link-compatible products in other
areas or rooms of your house.

Allows the system to communicate with Bose legacy products (like

®

Wave

radios or Wave® radio/CDs, which pre-date Bose link compati­bility) and with some non-Bose products in other areas or rooms of
your house.

USING SYSTEM MENUS

Video options

Press

System

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features,

and press the

Figure 12

Preview of video features

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* Elimination of ADAPTiQ system adjustments is NOT automatically reversible.

Restoring these adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ system headset supplied with the
system. For information on how to use this process, refer to “Making sure the sound is as good as it gets” in your Instal-
lation Guide.

Through use of this advanced feature, the LIFESTYLE

furnishings, speaker placement, and positions of listeners to provide ideal sound in your main room.

**The Automatic feature works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off.

For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off sensor” in your Installation Guide.

Enter

button to move into the active list of video options.

Note: DO NOT change settings for

Video

component video using the on-screen
System menu shown here. On some TVs,
the screen will be blank until you make
this change.

Refer to “Component system setup using
the display” on page 13.

select

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system self-adjusts its audio processing to compensate for the

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Active list of options

Default settings

(Options)

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Effect of this setting

TV Power Automatic

TV Power Status

TV Not Detected

(indicator only; not a setting)

TV Aspect Ratio Normal

(Widescreen)

Widescreen DVDs Modified

USING SYSTEM MENUS

Video Connector

(See Note on page 29.)

Composite, S-VIDEO

(Unmodified)

(Component)

Video Black Level Normal

(Extended)

TV Video Format NTSC (US)

PAL (EUR O P E)

(MULTISTANDARD)

Progressive Scan Off

(Manual

Euro)

(TV On)

(On)

TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.**
TV does not come on automatically.
TV responds to SCART connector input.

Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.
Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly.

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 (US standard) monitors.
Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.
Proper only for a TV that supports multiple formats (NTSC and

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

PAL).

Media center options

Press
features. Press the

Figure 13

Preview of media center
features

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

Enter

button to move into an active display of submenus.

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Active list of options

Default settings

(Options)

Effect of this setting

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Display Brightness 4

(1 to 7)

Display Language English

Media center display lights with a midrange brightness.
Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).

On-screen display menus appear in the selected language.

(Dansk, Deutsch,

Español, Français,

Italiano, Nederlands,

Svenska)

Optical Source None

(TV, VCR, CBL/SAT,

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

AUX)

Note:

Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connec­tions to optical only. No digital co-ax connection signal will be pro­cessed.

Digital Audio Output Original

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.

Yes

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

USING SYSTEM MENUS

Remote control options

Press

System

features, and press the

Figure 14

Preview of remote control
features

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Enter

button to move into an active list of remote control options.

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Active list of options

TV Brand --

(Options)

Effect of this setting

Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to control.

(Brand name)

TV Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your TV.

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CBL•SAT Device --

Identifies which device is connected to the CBL• SAT input.

(Cable, Cable/DVR,

Satellite, Satellite/DVR,

HDTV Tuner)

CBL•SAT Brand --

Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to control.

(Brand name)

USING SYSTEM MENUS

CBL•SAT Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your CBL• SAT device.

VCR Device --

Identifies what type of device is connected to the VCR input.

VCR, DVR, Cable/DVR,

Satellite/DVR,

DVD/DVD recorder,

DVD/DVR,

TV/DVD

VCR Brand --

Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to control.

Brand name

VCR Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your VCR device.

AUX Device --

Identifies which type of device is connected to the AUX input.

CD Changer, DVR,

DVD/DVD Recorder,

DVD/DVR, HDTV TV,

TV/DVD, VCR,

Cable/DVR, Cable,

Satellite/DVR,

Satellite, TV

AUX Brand --

Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE

®

remote to control.

Brand name

AUX Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your AUX device.

TV Control TV

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AUX, VCR, CBL• SAT

Remote Version Record/ABC, Teletext Sets the functions of some buttons on the remote, such as Screen

ratio control (Record/ABC or Teletext), as provided by your TV or in
your area.

IR Control On

System receives IR commands from another remote that has been
taught to operate the system.

Te ac h

System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE

®

remote buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the !
system.

Off

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

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DVD Lock options

Figure 15

Preview of DVD Lock
features

Press

System

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

Enter

features, and press the

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Default settings

Active list of options

Create Password

(appears only before !

(Options)

Effect of this setting

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

certain ratings.

a password is created)

Confirm Password

_ _ _ _ Verifies the four-number password.

(appears only when !
a password is created or
changed)

Enter Password

_ _ _ _ Allows access to movies with certain ratings.

(appears only after !
a password is created)

Change Password

(appears only if !

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

with certain ratings.

a password is entered)

Lock Unrated Discs Off

No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.

(On)

Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.

Lock Discs Rated Above 1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number unless the

password is entered.

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Using the lock to apply parental control

The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE® system lets you restrict viewing of DVDs with
certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a
password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu.

Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVDs that have a higher rating than
your restriction level. There are eight levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table below.

Parental
control
setting

8 None

7 NC-17 Adult audiences

6 R Mature audiences

5 Mature teenage audiences

4 PG-13 Teenage audiences

3 PG Mature young audiences

MPAA
rating

Audience
restriction

2 Most audiences

1 G General

For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos !
rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the
password.

Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without !
permission.

To set the restriction level and passwords

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

System

on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

When the System menu appears on the TV screen:

1. Move right to

2. Press the down arrow or

DVD Lock

for a preview of the selections (as shown on page 33).

Enter

to move into an active list of DVD Lock options (noticeably

different from the preview screen).

3. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE

®

remote to enter four digits into the !

password blanks.

4. Press

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

6. Select

Enter

to register your choice.

Lock Discs Rated Above.

Enter

to register them.

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

8. Press

Enter

or the left arrow to confirm your selection and exit the selection list.

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Quick adjustments as you watch or listen

Quick changes to whatever system source is playing are easy to make when you press the !

Settings

button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. You can boost the system center channel

volume or hear audio from five instead of two of the system speakers, for example.

A dedicated Settings menu for each separate audio source, and one other for all of the video
sources, gives you nearly instant access. Press one button, and you get the appropriate
menu for the source that is currently playing.

Moving about and selecting options from the menu for each source also becomes second
nature quickly. Just try it and see.

Where to find the list of options

To see your options, you must first select a source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE® remote control,
press

Settings

to enter the menu for that source.

The menu appears on the media center display and will appear on your TV screen as well, if
the TV is turned on and the proper Video Input for the media center is selected.

• As the settings appear on the media center display (Figure 16), press the down button on
the remote to see more options.

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

Figure 16

A sample of CD setting
options as they appear on
the media center display

Figure 17

FM radio Settings menu on
the TV screen, with identify­ing tags

C E N T E R C H A N N E L : + 4

S L E E P T I M E R : O F F

• To see the DVD Settings menu on the TV screen (Figure 17, below), turn on the TV and
select the TV Video Input for the media center.

When the list of options is longer than shown, a small down or up arrow appears at the !
bottom of the list to indicate where to move to see more options.

Source –!

Feature name –

Full identity

Features –!
Identity icons

Navigation cue –!
Buttons to use

In use

or AM

FM

Center Channel

Setting – !
Option chosen

Description – !
What to do !
or to expect

+4

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

When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen, any change you make to settings will be
visible there as well as on the media center display.

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CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

How to change the settings

In the Settings menu on the media !
center display
move around and make changes!
by using the selection buttons shown.

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

• Press the left, right, up, or down arrows to get to the option you want.

or on the TV screen, !

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CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

Figure 18

Changing the number of
speakers playing

• Press

Enter

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

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

• Press

Exit

to leave the Settings menu.

The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used when FM plays !
(Figure 18).

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

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

C.

Enter

or the left arrow confirms the new setting and moves back to the list of tuner

attributes.

A.

2-3-5 Speakers:

B.

FMFM FM

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.

You can restore all default settings by choosing

Restore Settings in the Systems menu, under

F(3;"#6(2+(/. 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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CD settings options

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

CD

Features

Set to

(Options)

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

Setting effect

DVD settings options

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

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

Processing

DVD Features

2-3-5 Speakers 5

(2, 3)

Surround 0

(-5 to +5)

Center Channel 0

(-5 to +5)

Audio Track DTS

(Dolby Digital)

Sleep Timer Off

(10-90)

to User Adjustable in the

2-3-5 Speakers 5

Audio

Set to

(Options)

(2, 3)

Determines the number of speakers playing.

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

Establishes relative center speaker volume.

Plays audio tracks in the format specified.

Sets system to turn off when the selected
time elapses.

options of the System menu.

Setting effect

Determines the number of speakers playing.

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

Audio

Surround 0

(-5 to +5)

Center

Channel

Movie EQ On

Range

Compression

Mono

Decoding

(-5 to +5)

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

0

Establishes relative center speaker volume.

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

(Off)

On

Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility
and keep some sounds from overwhelming

(Off)

others.

On

Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry
to process mono programs (one-channel audio)

(Off)

into five-speaker sound.

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CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

DVD Features

Set to

(Options)

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Setting effect

Time 0:00

Title

Chapter

Audio Track DTS

Subtitle

Language

Camera

Angle

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

A/B Repeat a, b

Sleep Timer Off

Tuner settings options (FM or AM radio)

Displays elapsed time.

_:__

Advances or reverses the film to the new time.

Advances or reverses the film to another section

_ of __

Dolby Digital

English

Other

1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene

10-90

of the DVD, according to the number set.

Advances or reverses the film to a new scene,

___

according to the number set.

Plays an audio format available on the specific
DVD, which may offer more than one choice.

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.

For details on how to apply this option, refer to

A, B

page 16.

Sets system to turn off when the selected time
elapses.

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.

FM

(or AM)

Features

2-3-5 Speakers 5

Surround 0

Center Channel 0

Output Mode

(FM-only feature)

RDS Info

(FM-only feature

and available only

outside the U.S.)

Sleep Timer Off

(Mono or Stereo)

Set to

(Options)

(2, 3)

(-5 to +5)

(-5 to +5)

Auto

Off

(On)

(10-90)

Setting effect

Determines the number of speakers playing.

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

Establishes relative center volume.

Sets channel distribution of radio signals.

Displays station and program information
(as available from Radio Data System).

Sets system to turn off when the selected
time elapses.

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TV settings options (for VCR, CBL/SAT, and AUX)

The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR,
CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources.

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

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

Processing

to User Adjustable in the

Audio

options of the System menu.

Set to

TV Features

2-3-5 Speakers 5

(Options)

Setting effect

Determines the number of speakers playing.

(2, 3)

Surround 0

Establishes relative surround sound volume.

(-5 to +5)

Center Channel 0

Establishes relative center speaker volume.

(-5 to +5)

Movie EQ On

Range

Compression

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

(Off)

On

Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder­ate the difference between dialogue and spe-

(Off)

cial effects. Keeps some sounds from
overwhelming others.

Mono Decoding On

(Off)

Engages Videostage
circuitry, which processes mono audio (one-

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5 mono decoding

channel) programs into five-speaker sound.

Audio 1+1 1

(2, Both)

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

a second language, for example.

Sleep Timer Off

(10-90)

Sets system to turn off when the selected time
elapses.

Audio

CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS

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System maintenance

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Figure 19

Installing the remote
control batteries

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Changing batteries is the only regular maintenance required.

However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed, as needed (to select a
new house code, for example). Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes,
purchased for use in other rooms.

Note: For further information on switch settings refer to “Changing remote control switch
settings” below.

Replacing the remote control batteries

Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems
reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.

1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 19).

2. Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the +

and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

AAA batteries (4)

+

+

+

+

Battery

compartment

Battery

compartment

cover

Changing remote control switch settings

Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set
in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another LIFESTYLE
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 20 on page 41).

2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current

setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.

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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Using the media center:

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

2. Press and hold the Enter button. Your current house code will appear in the media center

display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches
1 through 4:

HOUSE CODE:

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

3. While holding the Enter button, press any button on the remote control.

The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the
new code:

NEW HOUSE CODE:

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

4. Release the Enter button. The system remains off.

5. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first

remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-5.

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

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Figure 20

Miniature switches on the
Primary remote are set for
use in the Main room (A)

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

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Other switches

Switch 5 determines which “audio
stream” (of two) you hear.

For more information on streams,
refer to “Setting up a second room
with sound” on page 42.

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

In the main room, the primary
remote is set as Room A with all
switches down.

For a Bose

®

link remote

in another room

Switches 1-4 need to match those
switch settings in your main remote.

Set switches 5-9 for the room where
you will use the Bose

®

link remote.

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

In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center
is located), you can choose to listen to either of the two audio streams. So, when music is
playing in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely
different audio source from the system, for true independence.

Capable of supplying up to 14 additional rooms with Bose
system can fill your entire living space with music.

Bose® link-compatible products make it easy

As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose® link !

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network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for
use in other rooms.

These include: the Bose link AL8 homewide wireless audio link. You can use it with the Wave
music system, 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II systems, the LIFESTYLE®!
RoomMate

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powered speakers, and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out. We also
offer amplifiers of different power ratings, plus the proper cables and adapters to connect it
all together.

With the purchase of a Bose
whole-house music system becomes quick and easy. It’s a simple matter to preset each
remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive.

For added versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL
in your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams
instantly, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently
playing and what other listening options you have.

Regardless of which ones you choose, each Bose link-compatible product includes detailed
instructions for adding it to your LIFESTYLE

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

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quality sound, one LIFESTYLE

®

link remote control for each additional room, managing your

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music center II to control the sound

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DVD home entertainment system.

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Bose

link remote switch settings

These settings apply only to remote controls
with battery compartment switches.*

• House code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) must

match those on your main remote.

• Consider your choices for Switch 5:

Change the switch so the expansion room
shares the audio stream heard in the main
room (A).

Leave the switch unchanged, so the
expansion room receives a different audio
stream from the main room (A).

• Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must

be unique to each new remote, unless for
use in the main room (A) along with the
primary remote.

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*For a PERSONAL

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music center II, you
make these settings in a menu on the!
display screen.

Protecting and caring for your system

Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces.

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

abrasives.

• Do not use any sprays near the system.

Cleaning the media center

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

Cleaning the speakers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.

The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if
necessary.

Cleaning discs

Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 21). Do not write on
or attach labels to the surface of the disc.

• To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.

Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any
chemical products; they can damage the disc.

• To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each

disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.

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Figure 21

Handling and
cleaning a disc

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

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System doesn’t do !
anything

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• 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
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.

• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed the !
correct remote button for the source you want to hear.

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

• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

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

• Make sure that the audio input cable:

! Connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack.
! Multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module !

AUDIO INPUT jack.

• Check connections between the cube speakers and the module.

• Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication
between the media center and the speakers.

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

Sound is marred by a
loud hum or buzz, which

• Contact Bose
the room may be creating unwanted signals, and the possible remedies.

may be electrical in
nature (not harmonic)

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module, and the power pack and power cord

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remote

Mute

button on the remote control

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Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components in

No sound from center
speaker

Too much sound from
center speaker

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• Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.

• Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.

• Decrease the Center Channel setting.

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No sound from !
surround speakers

Surround speakers !
are too loud

Storing tracks of a CD
takes much longer than !
it should

LIFESTYLE

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remote
behaves erratically or it
does not work

(If this occurs in !
conjunction with use !
of a plasma-screen TV,
see the problem listed
next.)

With a plasma-screen !
TV turned on, !
the LIFESTYLE

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remote

behaves erratically

• Select 5-speaker mode.

• Increase the Surround setting for the source being played.

• Make sure the video sound source is stereo- and surround-encoded, and the component
used (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.

• Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played.

• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
(blue), and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker
jacks (orange).

• Remove the CD and check for scratches, which may slow the process or make it !
impossible to store all tracks.

• Or, if the CD needs cleaning, refer to “Cleaning discs” on page 43.

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

• Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly
seated, uncoiled, and extended to its full length.

• If you are using a plasma-screen TV, make sure the media center power source is as far
away from the TV as possible.

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

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

• Contact Bose

®

Customer Service for assistance.

• Momentarily disconnect the video cable (composite, S-video, or component) and see if
remote performance improves.

• If performance improves, the problem may be remedied by obtaining “ferrite chokes” and
placing them on the cable to draw away the interference. To purchase the chokes, contact
Bose Customer Service for assistance.

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System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically

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

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LIFESTYLE

system. (See “Changing remote control switch settings” on page 40.)

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

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

• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.

• Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.

• Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.

• Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.

The disc does not play • After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing

• Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).

• Eject the disc and try loading it again.

• The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 43.

• Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Clarifying some basics”
on page 5.

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Problem What to do

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A CD or DVD does not
play correctly

• Check the disc for scratches, fingerprints, smears, or dirt. See “Protecting and caring for
your system” on page 43.

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 “CD settings options” on page 37.

Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.

• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.

No sound from
TV, CD/DVD, VCR,
or AUX

• Check the connections.

• Make sure that component is turned on.

• Refer to the component owner’s manual.

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No video on screen,

• Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source.

though the TV audio
functions

LIFESTYLE

®

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

• Make sure correct codes are set. See “Using your LIFESTYLE
nents” on page 21.

• Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends
commands to your external components is below the disc tray.

• If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to connect
the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear

;

remote with other compo-

panel of the media center. See “IR emitter cable as an option” in your Installation Guide.

Your TV turns
on and off unexpectedly

TV screen goes dark or
image flips repeatedly
after making a change
to a Video feature in
System settings

You forgot
your password

Limited warranty

• 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 “Component system setup using the display” on page 13.

! Video Format should be set to NTSC (U.S. standard) or PAL (European standard).
! Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is off, unless you have used a component video

connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.

• 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. Refer to the
address sheet included in the carton.

This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty.

Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with
your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. However,
failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.

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Accessories

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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

International: 220-240V

Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A

Speaker system power rating

USA/Canada: 100-120V

International: 220-240V

Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V

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: 75"

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

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powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose

0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A

0.30A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A

50/60Hz 350W

50/60Hz 350W

50/60Hz 350W

with sync 75"

p-p

Chrominance 0.3V

p-p

p-p

Chrominance 0.3V

p-p

p-p

p-p

p-p

with sync on Y

with sync 75"

p-p

with sync on Y

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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

Brushed aluminum

Remote control range

65 ft (20 m)

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