Bose Lifestyle DVD Home Entertainment Systems User Manual

LIFESTYLE

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DVD Home Entertainment Systems

Operating Guide

October 30, 2001

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Important Safety Information

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

These CAUTION marks are located on the enclosure of your LIFESTYLE
Acoustimass

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module:

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER

LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR

L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR

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media center and on the enclosure of your

AVIS

NE PAS OUVRIR

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

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.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

Class 1 laser product

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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

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

Class B emissions limits

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

Batteries

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.

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and
enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.

©2001 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
“DTS” is a trademark 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 Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Cor­poration, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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.

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1.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions – for all components before

using this product.

2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the
owner’s guide.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture –
Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or mois­ture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

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Bose

Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions –

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro­tect it from overheating, put the product in a position
and location that will not interfere with its proper venti­lation. For example, do not place the product on a
bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventila­tion openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such
as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from
flowing through its ventilation openings.

tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding­type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit in
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recep­tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa­ratus.

manufacturer.

bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the appa­ratus. When a cart is used, use cau­tion when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

when unused for long periods of time – to prevent

damage to this product.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way: such as power -supply cord or
plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to

service this product yourself. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an
authorized service center near you.

15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid over-

loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17. See product enclosure bottom for safety related
markings.

Information about products that
generate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, this is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit

than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio

remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
B specifications.

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Important Safety Instructions

18. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the product into a
proper power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.

19. Avoid Power Lines – Use extreme care when install­ing an outside antenna system to keep from touching
power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be
fatal. Do not install external antennas near overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor
where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power
lines.

20. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external
antenna or cable system is connected to this product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This
will provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 provides informaiton with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc­ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis­charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec­trodes, and requirements for the ground electrode.
Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this
page.

Antenna grounding

Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Electric service
equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC ART 250, Part H)

Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular,
it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as is practical.

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©2001 Bose Corporation,
The Mountain, Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA
255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494

Where to find …

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

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Playing a Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Listening to AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents

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

Region numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Conventions used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Media center controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Media center display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Making sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before you play your first DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Playing an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic CD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the radio on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Erasing a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Controlling external sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programming your LIFESTYLE
Programming your LIFESTYLE
Programming your LIFESTYLE

Turning the system on and selecting the source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the VCR sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using a tape deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing DVD play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Changing CD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing FM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making audio adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Changing the system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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remote to control your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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remote to control your cable/satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Contents

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Changing the house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting up a second listening zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Taking care of your LIFESTYLE

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system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE
rior performance for both music and video programming from an elegant and easy-to-use
system.

Note: Because DVD is a relatively new technology, please take the time to read through this

manual and familiarize yourself with the features of your new system.

Region numbers

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players according to where they are sold. Look for the
region number marked on the carton or on the bottom of the media center. Your system can
play DVD discs marked with the same region number.

Types of discs you can play

The DVD player in your system can play the following types of discs having the
corresponding logos:

Introduction

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DVD-based home entertainment system. Through

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systems design, it delivers supe-

• Video DVDs

• Audio CDs

• CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws

• MP3 CDs

Conventions used in this guide

Operating instructions include names of buttons on the remote control and on the media cen­ter front panel, and menu items appearing on your TV screen and on the media center display.

Button names appear in boldface type. If a button has only a symbol, that will be used.

On-Screen Display messages appear in boldface with a line above and below.

MEDIA CENTER DISPLAY items are represented by a narrow boldface uppercase type.

Glossary

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D

– The trademarked logo for Dolby Digital, a perceptual coding system for audio, devel­oped by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the
most common means of encoding audio for DVD-Video and is the mandatory audio compres­sion system for 525/60 (NTSC) discs.

Aspect Ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set. It is the width of the picture

relative to the height. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that industry, is 4 units
wide by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as 4 by 3) in aspect ratio. There are currently two standard
TV aspect ratios in the U.S., 4:3 and 16:9.

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Introduction

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Chapter – In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT).

Component video – A video system containing three separate color component signals,

either red/green/blue (RGB) or chroma/color difference (YPbPr), in analog or digital form. The
MPEG-2 encoding system used by DVD is based on color-difference component digital
video. Most televisions do not have component video inputs.

Composite Video – A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization

information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.

Dolby Digital 3/2.1 – A more technical representation of Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. The “3” rep-
resents the 3 front channels, and the “2.1” represents the 2 surround channels including a
LFE (low-frequency effects) channel.

DVD – An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versa-

tile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.

DVD Video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs,

based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats.

– An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands

on an infrared light beam.

Letterbox – The projected aspect ratio of feature films is often wider than 525 or 625 line

video formats. It is becoming common practice to transfer films to video with black borders at
the top and bottom of the picture. The film picture becomes a “letterbox” within the video.

MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record

many hours of music on a single CD.

NTSC – An acronym for National Television System Committee. The organization that devel-

oped both the American Black & White and Color television system.

PAL – An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. This is one of several composite video systems.

The PAL format is used extensively in Western Europe.

PCM – An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form

of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data stream that is
coded for transmission or recording. PCM is also used for many other types of serial data
communications.

S-video – A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance sig-

nals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is sig­nificantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the
signals. Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs.

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

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

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The remote control

The advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere within most homes. Sim­ply press the desired button. You do not need to aim the remote at the media center.

Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate. Move

the remote a foot or two and try again. You can also move the media center a few feet to a
location with better remote response, or extend the media center’s power cord which contains
the antenna for the remote control.

Power on/off and mute controls

On
Off

CD/DVD

TV Input

DVD

Menu

Seek

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

1203

456

789

Shuffle

2-3-5

Mute

All

SOURCE / INPUT

Tape

FM/AM

MENU / NAVIGATION

Guide Exit

Tune

Enter

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

-

Mute

AUXVCRTV

PowerPowerPower

Settings

Volume

Previous

Repeat

+

SOURCE/INPUT controls

CD/DVD

Note: Your LIFESTYLE

it is programmed with the correct device code. See “Playing External Sources” on page 18.

TV Input

On
Off

Mute

All

Mute

FM/AM

Tape

TV

Power

TV

Controls and Indicators

Turns the system on and off.

Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (all zones and rooms).

Mutes/unmutes the volume in the current zone.

Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on.

Selects the built-in FM/AM tuner and turns the system on to the previously-selected
station. Switches between FM and AM when the tuner is on.

Selects the TAPE source and turns the system on.

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remote can be used to control your TV, VCR, or AUX device only after

Changes the external input to your TV. For example, your TV might have two exter­nal inputs, one of which you connect to your cable box and the other to a VCR. This
button will allow you to alternately switch between these two inputs.

To use this function, (1) your TV’s remote control must have a similar control button,
and (2) your LIFESTYLE

- The top of this button turns your system on and selects your TV (if properly

connected) as the sound source.

Power – The bottom of this button turns your TV on and off.

®

remote control must be programmed to control your TV.

VCR – The top of this button turns your system on and selects your VCR as the

VCR

sound source.

Power

Power

Power – The bottom of this button turns your VCR on and off.

AUX – The top of this button turns your system on and selects the AUX input (such

AUX

as cable box or satellite receiver) as the sound source.

Power – The bottom of this button turns your AUX device on and off.

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Controls and Indicators

The remote control – continued

System MENU/NAVIGATION controls

On
Off

CD/DVD

TV Input

DVD

Menu

Seek

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

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Shuffle

2-3-5

Mute

All

SOURCE / INPUT

Tape

FM/AM

MENU / NAVIGATION

Guide Exit

Tune

Enter

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

-

Mute

PowerPowerPower

Settings

Volume

Previous

Repeat

+

Settings

DVD

Menu

Guide

AUXVCRTV

Exit

Displays or exits the settings menu for the current source.

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

Displays the electronic program guide of TV listings.

Exits the electronic program guide of TV listings or the settings menu
for the current source. While using the settings menu this button can
step you back to a previous menu level.

Seek

Tune

Enter

Tune

Tunes the FM/AM radio up/down to the next higher/lower frequency.
Selects the next item, up or down, in the settings menu.

Seeks backward/forward to the next strong radio station.

Tune

Enter

Changes the setting of a menu item.

Seek

Enters submenus or submits settings, choices or entries to

Preset

Track

Enter

the system.

Skips to the next/previous TV channel, DVD chapter, radio station pre­set, or CD track.

Seek

Channel

Chapter

Raises ▲ or lowers ▼ the volume of the current source. If the system
is muted, pressing ▲ unmutes the current source in the current zone.

Volume

Pressing ▼ lowers the volume setting without unmuting the current
source.

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The numeric keypad allows you to access a DVD chapter, CD track,
TV channel, or a radio station preset by directly entering the desired
number. It also allows you to directly enter some system settings.

Previous

Skips to the previous TV channel (if your TV supports this feature).

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The remote control – continued

PLAYBACK controls

Note: All playback controls, except Shuffle and Repeat, can also be used to control your

On
Off

CD/DVD

TV Input

DVD

Menu

Seek

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

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Shuffle

2-3-5

Mute

All

SOURCE / INPUT

Tape

FM/AM

MENU / NAVIGATION

Guide Exit

Tune

Enter

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

-

Mute

AUXVCRTV

PowerPowerPower

Settings

Volume

Previous

Repeat

+

VCR. See “Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your VCR” on page 18.

Stops the disc player. For DVDs only, the system remembers the point where
the disc was stopped. Pressing Stop ■ a second time returns to the beginning
of the disc.

Pauses the disc player.

Starts the disc player.

By pressing and holding, scans backward through the disc currently playing.

By pressing and holding, scans forward through the disc currently playing.

Shuffle

Repeat

Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.

Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press Repeat again to
change the repeat mode.

AUDIO controls

Speakers

2-3-5

Surround

-

Pressing this button repeatedly changes the number of speakers playing
to 2, 3, or 5 speakers.

In surround (5-speaker) mode, raises (+) or lowers (–) volume of the surround

+

speakers.

Controls and Indicators

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Controls and Indicators

Front panel door - lift up to open

Control button panel

Display window

DVD/CD tray

Media center controls and indicators

The media center has a control panel and CD tray located under the front door. The informa­tion display window fills the right half of the front (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Media center front

Media center control buttons

The Media Center has nine control buttons located under the front cover of the media center.

On/Off Source Volume

All Off

Open/Close

Enter

Erase

Store

On/Of f

All Off

Source

Enter

Volume

Open/Close

Erase

Store

Turns the system on or off in zone 1.

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

Steps through the available source selections.

Enters submenus or submits settings, choices or entries to the system.

Pressing ▲ raises the volume of the system and unmutes the current
source, if muted. Pressing ▼ lowers the volume of the system; if the
current source is muted, it stays muted.

Opens/closes the disc tray.

Removes a radio station preset from the system.

Stores a radio station preset.

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Media center display window

Twenty characters display system messages and source-related information.

The media center display window shows you information about your system (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Elements of the media
center display

Controls and Indicators

SLEEP

ZONE-1 2

STEREO

SETTINGS

SHUFFLE
REPEAT

Lights up when the system sleep timer is on.

Lights up with either the 1 or the 2 to indicate the current zone.

Lights up to indicate that FM stereo is being received.

Lights up when settings menu information is being displayed.

The appropriate icon lights up to indicate the current CD mode, shuffle
or repeat.

Lights up briefly whenever a remote control command is received by the
media center.

Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes may not
appear simultaneously on the media center’s display.

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General System Operation

Turning your system on and off

You can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button on the remote control or the
media center button panel. When you turn it on with either On/Off button, the source that
was played last is automatically selected. You can also press any source button on the
remote to turn the system on and select the source at the same time.

Making sound adjustments

Volume

System volume can be raised or lowered using the Volume ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote or the
media center button panel.

Changing the number of speakers playing

When you turn on a source, the number of speakers used for that source is automatically
determined. For example, when you select FM, the front right and left speakers are used.
When you play a DVD video, all five speakers are turned on. You can change the number of
speakers used for any source by pressing the Speakers 2-3-5 button on the remote control.

Adjusting surround sound

The sound level of the surround (rear) speakers in your system can be adjusted in small steps
using the Surround + / – buttons on your remote. In surround (5-speaker) mode, Surround+
raises the volume; Surround– lowers it.

Using the headphones jack

For private listening, you can connect a headset to the headset jack located on the right side
of the media center. When a headset is connected, all ZONE 1 speakers are muted.

Using the sleep timer

Your system includes a sleep timer which can be set to turn your system off automatically
after 10 to 90 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the set­tings menu. See “Using the settings menus” on page 21.

Changing the video output

If you connected your TV using a standard composite video cable (single cable with yellow
connectors) or an S-video cable, you do not need to change your systems video output set­ting. However, if you connected your TV or monitor using component video cables, you must
change the video output setting. The component video signals will then be sent out on the
composite and S-video connectors instead of the standard signals. To change the video out­put setting, see “Changing System Settings” on page 21.

System settings

When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See
“Changing System Settings” on page 21.

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Before you play your first DVD

This section tells you how to use the DVD player in your system to play video DVDs. Before
you play your first DVD, make note of the following:

• Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of the remote control buttons (see “The

remote control” on page 7). Although some remote control buttons look the same as those
found on a VCR or CD player remote, their functions are different.

• In order for some system features to work, the DVDs that you play must be encoded with

the information for that feature. For example, in order to display subtitles while watching a
movie, the disc must contain subtitle information.

• Both the DVD player in your system and the discs you play are coded by region. In order for

a disc to play, these region codes must match. Check the label on the media center or on
the shipping carton for your player’s region code.

Loading and playing a DVD

1. Turn your television on.

Playing a Video DVD

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

3. Lift up the media center front door and press .

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

5. Press to close the disc tray.

Note: Your system was set at the factory to automatically play a disc when it is loaded. This
feature can be turned off in the system settings menu. See “DVD setup submenu” on
page 32.

Basic DVD operations

If you want to: Do this:

Pause a DVD movie … Press .

Resume play … Press or .

Stop a DVD movie … Press once. Pressing continues the movie

CD/DVD

Open/Close

Open/Close

If the DVD disc does not start to play automatically, press . Some DVD videos will
ask you to make some on-screen selections before the movie starts to play.

from the point you stopped the movie.
Press twice. Pressing starts the movie from

the beginning.

Skip to the next chapter … Press Chapter up.

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

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Playing a Video DVD

Basic DVD operations – cont.

If you want to: Do this:

Skip to the previous chapter … Press Chapter down twice.

Repeat a chapter … While playing the chapter you want to repeat, press .

Search backward or forward … Press and hold or .

Using parental controls

Playback restrictions can be placed on your DVD player by choosing a level of parental con­trol and setting up a system password using the settings menu. See “Parental control setup
submenu” on page 32. For information on using the system settings menu, see “Changing
System Settings” on page 21.

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) standard movie ratings are mapped to
specific parental levels of control in the following table. There are eight levels, each less
restrictive of content than the level below. The DVD player in your new LIFESTYLE® home
entertainment system can be set to any of these eight levels.

MPAA
Rating

NC-17 7 Adult audiences

Parental
Control
Setting Audience Restriction

8 None

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

Repeat

R 6 Mature audiences

5 Mature teenage audiences
PG-13 4 Teenage audiences
PG 3 Mature young audiences

2 Most audiences
G 1 General

The password you created will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos having a rating
higher than the parental control setting. When you load a DVD video into a system having a
parental control setting of 4, for example, only DVD videos have a MPAA rating of 4 (PG-13)
and lower can be played without entering a password.

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

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Playing an audio CD

Shuffle

Shuffle

Repeat

Repeat

Your system can play regular audio CDs and MP3 CDs. While playing a CD, the media center
display window will show you the track number, track time, and repeat or shuffle mode.

Playing an Audio CD

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

2. Lift up the media center front door and press .

3. Insert the audio CD into the tray.

4. Press to close the disc tray.

Basic CD operations

If you want to: Do this:

Pause a CD … Press .

Resume play of paused CD … Press again or .

Stop a CD … Press .

Go to next track … Press Track up.

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

CD/DVD

Open/Close

Open/Close

If the CD does not start to play automatically, press Play .

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

seconds, press Track down.

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

Go to a previous track … If track has played for several

seconds, press Track down
twice.

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Tra ck

If not, press once.

Scan a CD backward/forward … Press and hold scan backward or forward .

Note: The scan feature is not available for MP3 CDs.

Randomly play CD tracks … Press after loading CD.

Cancel random play … Press while in Shuffle mode.

Repeat a track Press after loading a CD.

Repeat a CD Press twice after loading a CD.

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Listening to AM/FM Radio

Enter

Turning the radio on

Press on the remote to select the radio tuner. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
When it turns on, the radio will be playing the most recently selected FM or AM station.

Tuning

You can tune to a radio station in the following ways:

If you want to: Do this:

Switch between FM and AM … Press on the remote.

Seek the next strong station … Press Seek or on the remote.

Manually tune to a station … Press Tune or on the remote.

Select a preset station … Press Preset .

Setting a station preset

Your LIFESTYLE® media center can store up to 25 AM and 25 FM stations.

1. Lift up the media center door.

2. Using the remote, tune to a radio station you want to store as a preset.

3. Press on the media center. The display shows, STORE TO PRESET <number>,

FM/AM

Store

FM/AM

Channel
Chapter

or

Preset

Track

Key in a preset number on the keypad and press .

where <number> is the next lowest available preset number. If you do not want to store to
this preset number, press Preset up or down to change the preset number.

4. Press again to save the preset. The display shows, STATION SAVED to <number>.

Store

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

Note: If you attempt to store more than 25 AM or 25 FM stations, the media center will display
the message,

ALL PRESETS FULL … … ERASE A PRESET

Note: To change an existing preset, first you must erase the preset station and then store a
new station to that preset number.

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Erasing a station preset

1. Lift up the media center door.

2. Using the remote, select the preset you want to erase.

3. Press on the media center. The display shows, ERASE PRESET <number>?

Listening to AM/FM Radio

Erase

4. Press again to delete the preset. The display shows, PRESET <number> ERASED.

Selecting a preset station

You can select preset stations using the remote control or the on-screen settings menu.

To select a preset with the remote control:

• Key-in the preset number on the numerical keypad, or

• Press Preset up or down to change the preset number

To select a preset using the settings menu:

1. Press on the remote and select the FM or AM source.

2. Press . (Make sure your TV is on.)

3. Press and select Preset.

4. Press / to step through the preset stations.

Erase

FM/AM

Settings

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

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Playing External Sources

Controlling external sources

Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE® system Installation Guide for connecting an exter-
nal component. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. If you like,
you can program your new LIFESTYLE® remote to control most brands of TVs, VCRs, and
cable/satellite control boxes. An infrared (IR) emitter is included behind the media center dis­play to communicate with any component your remote is programmed to control.

Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV

If you want to control your TV with your LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can program it to
operate your brand of TV using the system settings menu. See the “Remote control setup
submenu” on page 33.

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

3. Press the Settings button.

4. Select System Setup and press Enter.

5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.

6. TV Brand is selected first. Press until your TV brand name is shown.

7. Select TV Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.

TV

8. Press TV Power on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the TV turns off.

9. If you cannot turn off your TV, press to choose the next device code, and press the
TV Power button again. Test each device code until you find one that turns your TV off

and on again when pressing the TV Power button.

Power

Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your VCR

If you want to control your VCR with your LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can program it to
operate your brand of VCR using the system settings menu. See the “Remote control setup
submenu” on page 33.

1. Turn on your TV and VCR.

2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

3. Press the Settings button.

4. Select System Setup and press Enter.

5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.

6. Scroll down the menu and select VCR Brand. Press until your VCR brand name is
shown.

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Playing External Sources

7. Select VCR Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.

VCR

8. Press VCR Power on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the VCR turns

Power

off.

9. If you cannot turn off your VCR, press to choose the next device code, and press
the VCR Power button again. Test each device code until you find one that turns your

VCR off and on again when pressing the VCR Power button.

Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your cable/satellite box

If you want to control your cable/satellite box (connected to the AUX input) with your LIFE­STYLE® remote control, you can program it to operate your brand of cable/satellite box using
the system settings menu. See the “Remote control setup submenu” on page 33.

1. Turn on your TV and cable/satellite box.

2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

3. Press the Settings button.

4. Select System Setup and press Enter.

5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.

6. Scroll down the menu and select AUX Device. Press to select cable or satellite.

7. Scroll down once more and select AUX Brand. Press until your cable/satellite box
brand name is shown.

8. Select AUX Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.

AUX

9. Press AUX Power on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the cable/satel-

Power

lite box turns off.

10. If you cannot turn off your cable/satellite box, press to choose the next device
code, and press the AUX Power button again. Test each device code until you find one

that turns your cable/satellite box off and on again when pressing the AUX Power button.

Turning the system on and selecting the source

Press the Tape, VCR, or AUX button on the remote or press Source on the media center until
the desired component is selected. This turns your system on and selects the component
connected to that input. If the system is already on, this button selects the component.

Note: Selecting an external source turns the system on in surround (5-speaker) mode.
Press the Speakers 2-3-5 button to change the number of speakers playing.

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Playing External Sources

Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box

You may want to change TV channels using a VCR or a cable/satellite box instead of using
the tuner in your TV. To do this you will need to change the TV tuner selection in the system
settings menu:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.

3. Press the Settings button.

4. Select System Setup and press Enter.

5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.

6. Select TV Tuner.

7. Change the setting to VCR or AUX.

8. Press the Settings button again.

9. Use the selected tuner to switch TV channels.

Using the VCR sound source

Press VCR on the remote or Source on the media center until VCR appears on the display.
This turns your system on in surround (5-speaker) mode and selects the VCR sound source
connected to the VCR jacks.

Using a tape deck

To record to a connected tape deck:

1. Choose the source (FM/AM, DVD/CD, or AUX) you want to record.

2. Set the tape deck to record.

3. Play the source. In a 2-zone system, be sure to play the source in zone 1.

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Using the settings menus

To display the settings menu on your TV screen:

Press the Settings button. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently
selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watching a DVD, you will
see a menu similar to the one in Figure 3. This menu is generated by your LIFESTYLE® system
and not by the currently loaded DVD.

Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes may not
appear simultaneously on the media center’s display.

Figure 3

Elements of the on-screen
menu displays

Changing System Settings

Title bar – shows the
name of the current menu
(the currently selected
source is in parentheses).

Settings (DVD)

DVD Play Options

Sleep Timer: Off

DVD Status:

Menu items – a list of
choices is shown in
this space.

Menu item description –
Describes the selected
menu item.

Audio Setup

System Setup

Lists options for how to play and view the current DVD.

selects item

Navigation controls – Identifies which remote
control buttons to use within this menu.

To navigate around in the settings menu:

Use the MENU/NAVIGATION buttons on your remote to move within the on-screen menus.
Figure 3 shows you the elements of the on-screen menu displays.

To select a menu item and change the setting:

Selected items are highlighted with a lighter color. Use the up/down arrow buttons ( ) to
scroll up or down the list and select the item you want. To change the setting, use the right
and left arrow buttons ( ).

Enter

Enter

Enter

Enter

goes to submenu

Selected menu item – menu items are selected
(highlighted) with the up/down arrow keys.

Submenu – This symbol indicates that there
is a submenu of items for this selection.

Press the Enter button go to this submenu.

Status display area –
this area is used to
display status infor­mation when a status
item is selected.

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Changing System Settings

DVD Play Options (1 of 2)

Title: 1 of 3

Chapter: 23 of 30

Title Time: 2:23:02

Time Display: Elapsed

Motion Control: Play 1x

Chooses an audio track for the current DVD.

selects item

Camera Angle: 1 of 1

More…

Audio Track: English 2222 D 5.1

changes setting

To enter a submenu:

When you see the Enter button symbol to the right of the selected item, then that item has a
submenu of additional items. With the item selected, press Enter to go to the submenu.

To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screen:

Press the Settings button again.

To change a setting

Select the item you want to change using the up/down arrow buttons. Press the left or right
arrow button to choose the desired setting. Select another item to change or press the Set-
tings button to leave the settings menu.

Figure 4

Example of a settings menu
on-screen display

To view the system status

The settings menu provides a selection for displaying the status of the currently selected
source. Press the Settings button and step down to the status selection. The system status
is shown on the right-hand side of the menu display (see Figure 3).

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Changing DVD play options

Settings: DVD Play Options

Title

Chapter

Title Time

Audio Track

Time Display

Motion Control

Subtitle Language

Camera Angle

Subtitle

Settings

Enter

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

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Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

DVD Play Options

Settings (DVD)

AB Repeat

While playing a DVD movie, there are several play options that can be changed. Figure 5
shows you a map to the DVD Play Options menu.

Figure 5

The DVD Play options menu

Changing System Settings

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Title: __ of __ Chooses the movie title that corresponds with the number you entered.
Chapter: __ of __ Chooses the movie chapter that corresponds with the number you entered.
Title Time: 00:00:00 Allows you to enter and go directly to an elapsed or remaining time in a movie.
Time Display: Elapsed

Displays elapsed time in the media center window and in the on-screen DVD Status
window.

Remaining

Displays remaining time in the media center window and in the on-screen DVD Status
window.

Motion Control: <<Scan/<<4x/

Chooses direction and speed of DVD playback (Scan = 8x).
<<2x/Pause/
Play 1x/2x>>/
4x>>/Scan>>

Audio Track: Track __ Chooses one of the available sound tracks on the DVD.

Note: Many DVDs will not allow you to make this selection here. If available, use the

setup menu on the DVD disc you are playing. To do this, press the

DVD Menu button.

Camera Angle __ of __ Chooses one of the available camera angles on the current DVD.
Subtitle: On

Subtitle
Language:

AB Repeat Repeats a specified section of the DVD movie. Move to point “A” in the movie and

Off

Lang __ Chooses one of the available subtitle languages on the current DVD.

Displays subtitles in the lower portion of your TV screen.

Hides subtitles. Use this setting if you choose to use automatic subtitles (see “DVD

setup submenu” on page 32).

press Enter. Then, move to point “B” in the movie and press Enter. The specified

scene is repeated until you press Enter, Play, or Stop.

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Changing System Settings

Sleep Timer

Track

Track Time

System Setup

CD Status

Audio Setup

Settings

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

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Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

Settings (CD)

Changing CD settings

To change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected. Figure
6 shows you a map of the CD settings menu.

Figure 6

The CD settings menu

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Sleep Timer: Off

00:00

Timer not active.

Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Track: __ of __ Chooses a CD track.
Track Time: 0:00:00 Chooses a time in the current CD track. Use the numeric

keypad to enter a specific time.
CD Status: Displays information about the CD source.
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 28.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 30.

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Changing FM settings

Sleep Timer

Station

Preset

System Setup

FM Status

Output Mode

Settings

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

1203

456

789

Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

Settings (FM)

Audio Setup

To change the FM settings, press the Settings button while the FM source is selected. Figure
7 shows you a map of the FM settings menu.

Figure 7

The FM settings menu

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Changing System Settings

Sleep Timer: Off

00:00

Timer is not active.

Turns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Station: _ _ _._ Tunes the FM tuner to the station frequency entered on the

numeric keypad.
Preset: __ of 25 Tunes the FM tuner to an FM preset station.
FM Status: Displays information about the FM source.
Output Mode Auto

Stereo
Mono

Automatically chooses stereo or mono for FM broadcasts

Always plays the FM broadcast in stereo (if available)

Always plays the FM broadcast in mono
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 28.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 30.

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Changing System Settings

Sleep Timer

Station

Preset

System Setup

AM Status

Settings

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

1203

456

789

Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

Settings (AM)

Audio Setup

Changing AM settings

To change the AM settings, press the Settings button while the AM source is selected. Figure
8 shows you a map of the AM settings menu.

Figure 8

The AM settings menu

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Sleep Timer: Off

00:00

Timer is not active.
Turns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).

Station: _ _ _ _ Tunes the AM tuner to the station frequency entered on the

numeric keypad.
Preset: __ of 25 Tunes the AM tuner to an AM preset station.
AM Status: Displays information about the AM source.
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 28.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 30.

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Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings

Sleep Timer

TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE Status

Audio Setup

System Setup

Analog Input

Settings

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

1203

456

789

Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

Settings (Source)

Digital Input

To change the settings for the TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE source, press the Settings button while
one of these sources is selected. Figure 9 shows you a map of the settings menu when one of
these sources is selected.

Figure 9

The TV / VCR / AUX /

TAPE settings menu

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Changing System Settings

Sleep Timer: Off

mm:ss

TV, VCR, AUX or
TAPE Status:

Timer not active.
Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).

Displays information about the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE

source.
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 28.
Analog Input: -6/-3/0/3/6 Adjusts the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE analog audio level. Use

this adjustment if an external source sounds much louder or

softer than the other sources.
Digital Input: -6/-3/0/3/6 Adjusts the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE digital audio level. Use

this adjustment if an external source sounds much louder or

softer than the other sources.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 30.

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Changing System Settings

Settings: Audio Setup (source)

Movie EQ

Range Compression

Dolby Digital 1+1

Audio Status

Mono Decoding

Center Channel

Treble Compensation

Bass Compensation

Settings

Enter

AUDIO

SurroundSpeakers

SOURCE / INPUT

MENU / NAVIGATION

Seek

Volume

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Channel
Chapter

Preset

Track

Previous

Tune

Guide Exit

PowerPowerPower

TV Input

DVD
Menu

Repeat

FM/AM

Tape

2-3-5

+

-

Mute

Mute

All

Enter

1203

456

789

Shuffle

Settings

CD/DVD

AUXVCRTV

On
Off

Audio Setup

Settings (source)

Notes:

1. Does not appear for FM, AM, or CD.

2. Appears only when Dolby 1+1 is not available.

3. Appears only when a disc contains a Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track.

(Notes 1 and 2.)

(Note 1.)

(Notes 1 and 3.)

Making audio adjustments

You can make some audio adjustments for each source individually. Figure 10 shows you
how to get to the Audio Setup menu:

1. Press the Settings button. A menu of the available settings for the current source
will be displayed on your TV screen.

2. Using the down navigation button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight)
Audio Setup.

3. Press the Enter button and the audio settings will be displayed for the current source.

Figure 10

The audio setup
submenu

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Movie EQ: On

Automatically sets bass and treble compensation for the proper playback of movie
sound tracks.

Range
Compression:

Off
On

Movie EQ mode is Off.
Range compression automatically adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds

(particularly dialogue) and to prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special
effect, such as an explosion. This feature is normally engaged when you turn the sys­tem on to DVD, TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE.

Off

Range compression is off.
Dolby Digital 1+1: 1/2/Both Selects Track 1, Track 2, or both of the Dolby Digital 1+1 (dual mono) audio tracks.
Mono Decoding: On

Off

Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby

Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program. This feature can process a

one-channel program into five-speaker sound, directing the signals so that dialogue

remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. You experi-

ence a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (that is,

pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV shows and movies when

you select TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE.

Mono decoding is off.

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Changing System Settings

Settings: Audio Setup (DVD)

Movie EQ: On

Range Compression: On

Audio Status:

Mono Decoding: On

Center Channel: 0

Displays information about volume and other
adjustments.

selects item

Audio

Volume: 55
Mute: OFF
Zone: 1
Room: A
Speakers: 5

Surround: +3

Treble Compensation: 0

Bass Compensation: 0

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Center Channel: –8 to 8 Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel sound. In 2-speaker mode “--”

appears instead of a numeric value.
Audio Status: Displays system audio information. The example in Figure 11 shows you a DVD audio

status.
Treble Compensa-

–14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the treble sound.

tion:

Bass Compensa-

–14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the bass sound.

tion:

Figure 11

Status example: DVD audio
settings

Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors

and walls, may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Lowering this setting to a negative value

from –1 to –14 decreases the treble sound.

Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-

to-wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound of your system. Moving

speakers farther away from soft furnishings increases treble. You can increase the tre-

ble sound by raising this setting to a positive value from +1 to +14.

®

Placement of the Acoustimass

module affects the amount of bass you hear. Placing
the module closer to the corner of the room will increase the bass. Moving the module
away from the corner will decrease the bass.

You can decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting to a negative value from –1
to –14. To increase the bass, raise this setting to a positive value from +1 to +14.

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Changing System Settings

Changing the system setup

Press the Settings button to open the Settings menu on your TV screen. Using the down
arrow button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight) System Setup. Press the Enter
button to display the System Setup menu.

Figure 12

Map of the System Setup
Menus

On
Off

SOURCE / INPUT

FM/AM

CD/DVD

TV Input

MENU / NAVIGATION

DVD

Guide Exit

Menu

Tune

Enter

Seek

Channel
Chapter

Preset
Track

1203

456

789

PLAYBACK

Pause PlayStop

Shuffle

AUDIO

2-3-5

Mute

All

Tape

SurroundSpeakers

-

Settings

Mute

AUXVCRTV

PowerPowerPower

Settings

Volume

Previous

Repeat

+

System Setup

Display Brightness

Display Language

DVD Setup

Optical Source

Optical Input

Record Out Format

TV Power

Remote Control Setup

Send IR Commands

Receive IR Commands

Tuner Spacing

Video Format

Video Black Level

Video Output

Zone 1 Protocol

Zone 2 Protocol

Settings (source)

System Setup

Enter

Enter

Remote Control Setup

TV Tuner

TV Brand

TV Device Code

VCR Brand

VCR Device Code

AUX Device

Enter

DVD Setup

Auto Select Audio Track

Auto Subtitle

DVD Autoplay

Aspect Ratio

Image Format

Parental Control Setup

Parental Control Setup

Enter Password

Restrict Unrated Titles

Change Password

Allowed Ratings

Enter

Enter

Change Password

Change Password

Confirm Password

AUX Brand

AUX Device Code

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Changing System Settings

System setup menu

The system setup menu contains settings that affect the entire system.

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Display Brightness: 1 to 7 Determines the brightness level of the media center display (7 = brightest).

Display Language: English Presents on-screen display menus in the selected language.

Optical Source: TV / AUX /

VCR / TAPE
/ NONE

Optical Input: –6/–3/0/3/6 Adjusts the optical audio input level to match the input from the other sources.

Record Out Format: Original

PCM

TV Power: Auto

Manual

Send IR Commands: Off

On

Receive IR Commands: Off

On

Tuner Spacing: US

European

Video Format: NTSC

PAL

Assigns the OPTICAL INPUT to one of the four sources.

No processing applied for RECORD DIGITAL OUTPUT.
Presents 2-channel, mixed-down Pulse Coded Modulation (PCM) on the

RECORD DIGITAL OUTPUT.

Automatically turns on your TV whenever a video source is selected.
You must turn on your TV separately.

Your system only sends IR commands to control your TV, VCR and AUX
components.

Your system sends IR commands for all remote control functions. This setting
may be useful to teach LIFESTYLE® remote commands to other IR remote
controls.

IR commands are not received by your system.
IR commands from external equipment are received by your system.

Sets channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations to the USA standard.
Sets channel spacing for AM/FM radio to the European standard (if available).

Sets video format for NTSC monitors.
Sets video format for PAL monitors.

Video Black Level: Normal

Extended

Video Output: Normal

YPbPr

Zone 1 Protocol: Normal

Legacy

Zone 2 Protocol: Normal

Legacy

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Sets the black level appropriate for most TVs.
Sets a black level that may be preferred for DVD playback on some TVs.

Provides a normal video output for COMPOSITE and S-VIDEO.
Provides video output for 3-signal YPbPr connections using the composite

and S-video connectors (special adapter required).

Provides the correct output at the SPEAKER ZONE 1 connector for the new
Acoustimass® module that came with your system. Always use “Normal” for
zone 1.

Not used in zone 1 for this system.

Provides the correct output (variable level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector
for Bose powered speaker systems Acoustimass 5P and Acoustimass 20P.

Provides the correct output (fixed level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for
other Bose powered speaker systems.

Changing System Settings

DVD setup submenu

The DVD setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including
Parental Control.

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Auto Select
Audio Track:

Auto Subtitle: On

DVD Autoplay: On

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Image Format: Pan & Scan

On

Off

Off

Off

16:9

Letterbox

System automatically plays 5.1 channel audio track when
available on a DVD.

Audio track must be selected manually.

DVD subtitles are automatically displayed when the audio is
muted.

DVD subtitles are not displayed automatically.

DVD starts to play automatically when it is loaded into the
DVD player.

DVD is not started automatically when loaded.

Provides the DVD aspect ratio for standard (4:3) TVs.
Provides the DVD aspect ratio for wide screen (16:9) TVs.

Images are resized to fit a standard TV.
Images are resized to fit Letterbox.
If Aspect Ratio is 16:9, Image Format is not applicable and

the setting is automatically shown as “--”.

Parental control setup submenu

The parental control submenu lists options for how to restrict access to certain DVDs.

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

Enter Password: _ _ _ _ Chooses a password to restrict access to DVDs above a

specified rating limit.

Restrict Unrated
Titles:

Create/Change
Password:

Allowed Ratings: 1 to 8 Blocks access to DVDs rated higher than the limit. See

On
Off

_ _ _ _ Lists options for how to create a new password or to change

Prevents viewing of unrated titles when password is set.
Allows unrated titles to play.

a current password.

“Using parental controls” on page 14.

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Changing System Settings

Remote control setup submenu

This menu allows you to program your LIFESTYLE® remote to operate your TV, VCR and
cable/satellite box.

Menu Item Settings What each setting does

TV Tuner TV / VCR / AUX Choose a device that selects the channel for

viewing.

TV Brand: Brand1/Brand2/ etc. Chooses the TV brand.

TV Device Code: Code1 / Code2 / etc. Chooses the IR code that the TV remote control

uses. Press TV Power to test.

VCR Brand: Brand1/Brand2/ etc. Chooses the VCR brand.

VCR Device Code: Code1 / Code2 / etc. Chooses the IR code that the VCR remote con-

trol uses. Press VCR Power to test.

AUX Device: Cable / Satellite Chooses the type of device connected to the

AUX input.

AUX Brand: Brand1/Brand2/ etc. Chooses the AUX component brand.

AUX Device Code: Code1 / Code2 / etc. Chooses the IR code that the remote control of

the AUX component uses. Press AUX Power to
test.

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Reference

123456789

123456789

House code switches (1-4).
Shown as set at the factory:

all switches down.

Changing the house code settings

Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate
with its corresponding media center. If commands given from your remote ever conflict with
those of another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can easily set a new house code for your
system and its remote control(s) by doing the following:

1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 13).

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 cause your
remote to not control your system.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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

5. Press and hold the Store key. 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:

6. While holding the Store key, press any key on the remote control.
The display will change to show the new house code to confirm recognition of the
new code:

HOUSE CODE:

Current house code = 0 0 0 0 (Switches 1 - 4 down.)

NEW HOUSE CODE:

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

Figure 13

Miniature house code
switches

7. Release the Store key. The system remains off.

8. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first
remote control. It is not necessary to repeat steps 4-8.

Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display

confirms the settings of switches 1-4.

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Setting up a second listening zone

123456789

123456789

Zone Code Switches

56789

To control zone 1: Down Up Down Down Down

To control zone 2: Up Down Up Up Down

Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound
sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to two different listening zones at the
same time.

What is a zone?

Each listening area, whether a room or a group of rooms (including outdoor areas), is called a
zone. Your primary listening area is set up as zone 1.

What do I need for setting up a second zone?

• A Bose® powered speaker system that is compatible with your home entertainment system.

An existing stereo system can also be connected (special adapter required).

• The appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cable to connect the zone 2 speaker system to the

SPEAKER ZONES 2 connector on the rear panel of the media center.

• A second LIFESTYLE® system remote control to operate the zone 2 sound.

See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers,
remote controls, cables, and adapters for connecting additional equipment.

How do I set up a second remote to control zone 2?

1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back side of the zone 2 remote.

2. Locate miniature switches 5 through 9 (Figure 14) and set them according to the table.

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

4. Re-install the battery compartment cover back.

Reference

Figure 14

Miniature zone code
switches

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Reference

Taking care of your LIFESTYLE

Caring for your system may include:

• Cleaning the system’s enclosures

• Cleaning your compact discs

• Replacing the remote control batteries

Cleaning the media center

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

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

abrasives.

• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

• Do not use any sprays near the system.

Cleaning the speakers

• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free

window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.

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

solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

• The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully,

if necessary.

®

system

Figure 15

Handling and cleaning a
compact disc

Cleaning compact discs

• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 15).

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

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

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

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

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

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Replacing the remote control batteries

Slide the battery compartment door off of the back of the remote. Find the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the compartment and install the batteries accordingly. Slide the cover back on
the remote and snap it closed.

Figure 16

Opening the remote con­trol battery compartment

AAA batteries (4)

Battery

compartment

door

Reference

+

+

+

+

Battery

compartment

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

System doesn’t do any­thing

No sound • Increase the volume.

• Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power
cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power
cord are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets.

• Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.).

• 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.

• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote
control to unmute the sound.

• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center SPEAKER ZONE 1
jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass
module AUDIO INPUT jack.

• Check speaker connections.

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

between the media center and the speakers.

• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct
source for the desired input.

• Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray.

• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

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

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Problem What to do

No sound from center
speaker

Too much sound from
center speaker

No sound from surround
speakers

Surround speakers are too
loud

Remote control is incon­sistent or does not work

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

• Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.

• Decrease the Center Channel setting in the Audio Setup menu. See “Making audio
adjustments” on page 28.

• Select 5-speaker mode.

• Press Surround +

• Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component

used (TV, VCR, etc.) is stereo.

• In 5-speaker mode, press Surround –.

• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks

(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker
jacks (orange).

• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See “Replacing the remote control batteries”
on page 37.

• Operate the remote control closer to the media center.

• Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.” See
note under “The remote control” on page 7.

• Make sure the media center power cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as

much as possible.

• Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. See “Changing the
house code settings” on page 34.

System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically

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

®

system.

• See “Changing the house code settings” on page 34.

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.

• AM antenna must be upright.

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

• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.

The disc does not play • Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit.

• After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.

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

• Eject the disc and try loading it again.

• The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning compact discs” on page 36.

• The CD may be defective. Try another CD.

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Problem What to do

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

Reference

FM sound is noisy in sur­round mode

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

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

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

No tape, CD, VCR, or TV
sound.

• Check the connections.

• Make sure the component is turned on.

• Refer to the component owner’s manual.

Media center display says:
“NOT CONNECTED”

LIFESTYLE® remote does
not control TV, VCR, and/
or cable/satellite box

• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center SPEAKER ZONE 1
jack.

• Make sure correct codes are set. See “Programming your LIFESTYLE

®

remote to control

your TV” on page 18.

• Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitters that send
commands to your external components are behind the front panel display.

• If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to con­nect an external IR emitter (available from Bose) to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear
panel of the media center.

Your TV turns on and off
unexpectedly.

• Reposition the TV on/off detector on the back of your TV.

• Verify that the TV on/off detector is working properly by choosing TV Status

Settings (TV) menu. When you turn on your TV, the status line that reads, “Detected TV
Power: Off” should change to “Detected TV Power: On”.

in the

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Technical information

Media center power pack rating

USA/Canada: 120V , 0.55A 50/60 Hz, 66W; 33V , 1.1A

Media center inputs

TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum
AUX: 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 Ω
AM antenna: 12µH
TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing

Media center outputs

SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable
RECORD L and R: Fixed audio
RECORD DIGITAL: SPDIF
OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V

S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V

Remote control range

65 ft (20m)

Dimensions/Weights

, Chrominance 0.3V

p-p

with sync on Y

p-p

p-p

, Chrominance 0.3V

p-p

with sync 75 Ω

p-p

p-p

with sync 75 Ω

p-p

Media Center: 15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H

8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)

Cube speakers:
(2-wire conn.)

Cube speakers:
(plug-in conn.)

Acoustimass module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H

3.1" W x 4.0" D x 6.2" H
(7.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm)

2.2" W x 3.2" D x 4.4" H
(5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm)

2.4 lb (1.1 kg)

1.0 lb (0.5 kg)

35.9 lb (16.3 kg)

(20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)

Finish

Media center: Aluminum
Cube speakers: Polymer painted
Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer

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Accessories

Reference

For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional Bose
customer service.

Warranty

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

Contacting customer service

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

®

powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose

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