Bose LIFESTYLE VS-2 VIDEO ENHANCER User Manual

Lifestyle® VS-2 Video Enhancer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions –

3. Heed all warnings – o

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water –

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 – product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

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.

8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

10. Protect the power cord f plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

ed, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination

us to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time – to prevent damage to this product.

for future reference.

n the product and in the owner’s guide.

Do not use this product near a bathtub,

and as directed by Bose Corporation. Unplug this

– To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

rom being walked on or pinched, particularly at

specified by the manufacturer.

bracket, or table specified

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 normal

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 overloading 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.

ly, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

Servicing is required when

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 en

couraged 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

eceiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Una authority to operate this equipment.

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

uthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user’s

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this installation guide

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

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

rain or moisture.

WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and

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

CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on

the apparatus.

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.

For your records

Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the VS-2 video enhancer. Please record it here. This provides easy access to this number if you ever need to contact Bose Customer Service.

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting the VS-2 to Your Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Your TV Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using an HDMI TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using a Component Video TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using an S-Video TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using a Composite Video TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Program Recording Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mounting Your VS-2 on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintaining Your VS-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Serial number: _____________________________ Purchase date:_____________________________

Dealer name: ______________________________ Dealer phone:______________________________

Please keep your sales receipt with this owner’s guide.

Introduction

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

AUX

CBL

•SAT

VCR

Video out to TV

VS-2

LIFESTYLE

media center

VS-2 cable

VIDEOAUDIO

About your LIFESTYLE® VS-2 video enhancer

The LIFESTYLE® VS-2 video enhancer allows you to connect more than one audio/video device to your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system. With this accessory installed, a single button press selects the source video and

audio at the same time.

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Features and benefits

•Incorporates HDMITM (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology to help maximize your home theater experience.

• Provides HDMI, component, S-Video, and com cable/satellite box, VCR, or

other A/V input devices.

• Converts lower-quality video input formats (composite

posite video connections for your TV,

or S-Video) up to higher quality

video output formats (component and HDMI).

• Compatible with HDTV and progressive scan TV formats.

How it fits into your LIFESTYLE® system

VIDEO outputs from all your A/V devices, such as your cable/satellite box and VCR, connect to the VS-2, but the AUDIO outputs from these devices connect to the media center. The VS-2 video output connects to your TV. When you (CBL•SAT), the media center selects the cable box audio and directs the VS-2 to pass the cable box video through to your TV.

select a source, such as your cable box

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VS-2 video enhancer

VS-2 cable

If you need additional cables

Your VS-2 includes one HDMI video cable, but you may need additional cables to set up the VS-2 with your LIFESTYLE® system. To determine if you need any additional cables, please read this guide before you begin the actual setup. You can purchase additional cables from your Bose dealer or local electronics retailer.

Software update disc

HDMI video cable

Owner’s

guide

Quick setup

guide

IMPORTANT Software update required!

Your VS-2 comes with a software update disc. Before setting up the VS-2, you must load this CD into the Lifestyle system media center and allow it to update your system.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the VS-2 video enhancer. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown on this page. Save all packing materials in case you need to repack and transport your product.

If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet in

cluded in the carton.

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the

plastic bags out of the reach of children.

Updating the system software

1. Turn on your LIFESTYLE® system and select the

CD/DVD source.

2. Load the software update disc into the media center disc

player.

Wait for the display window of the media center to indicate when it is done.

VS-2 cable

VS-2 end panel

Media center power supply

Media center rear panel

WARNING: The VS-2 must be used only with the media center power supply

that came with your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system.

Connecting the VS-2 to Your Media Center

• Connect the 4-connector end of the VS-2 cable to your media center:

1 Insert the Serial Data plug into the Serial Data connector. 2 Insert the DC Power plug into the DC Power connector. 3 Insert the Composite plug into the Composite Video OUT connector. 4 Insert the S-Video plug into the S-Video OUT connector.

• Connect the other end of the VS-2 cable to the VS-2 end panel:

5 Insert multi-pin plug into the Media Center connector. 6 Insert the DC Power plug into the DC POWER Out connector.

• Connect the media center power supply to the end panel of the VS-2:

7 Insert the DC power cable from the media center power supply into the

DC POWER In connector.

Note: Straighten the DC power cord from the media center power supply and

from the VS-2 to the media center as much as possible. This cord is used as the antenna for your LIFESTYLE

system remote control.

Preparation

When setting up a LIFESTYLE® system with the VS-2, the media center power supply plugs into the VS-2 instead of the media center.

• If

you are setting up the VS-2 and your LIFESTYLE® system at the

same time, find the media center power supply in the LIFESTYLE

system carton before you begin.

• If

you are adding the VS-2 to an existing LIFESTYLE® system, turn

off your LIFESTYLE system, wait 30 seconds, and unplug the media center power supply from the wall outlet. Then, disconnect the supply from the rear panel of the media center. Also, remove any video cables from the Video OUT and Video IN connectors on the media center.

power

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Connecting the VS-2 to your media center

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Composite

Standard quality

S-Video

Good quality

Component

Best quality

Video Quality

TV Video Connector Cable Type

Connection Instructions

Check One

Best

HDMI

Go to page 8.

Component

Go to page 10.

Good S-Video

Go to page 12.

Standard Composite

Go to page 14.

Supplied with the VS-2

Not supplied

Supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system

Supplied with your LIFESTYLE

system

HDMI

Best quality

DVI You may have a TV that has a DVI connector, but not an HDMI

connector. In this case, you still can use an HDMI connection by using a DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter or a DVI-to-HDMI cable.

Identifying your TV connectors

Your TV may have some or all of the video input connectors shown on the right. Each type of video connector provides a different level of video image quality.

Examine the rear panel of your TV and has HDMI, component, S-Video, or composite video input connectors. For additional instructions, refer to the owner’s guide that came with your TV.

determine whether it

Your TV Connection Options

Choosing the TV connector you will use

1. Using the table on the right, choose the available TV

video connector that provides the highest possible video quality.

ake sure you have the correct cable on hand. An HDMI

2. M

cable is provided with the VS-2.

3. Go to the page listed for instructions on making the

connections to your TV and other A/V devices.

4. As a reminder, place a check mark in the table to indicate

your choice.

Using an HDMI TV Connection

VS-2

Connecting the VS-2 HDMI output to your TV

To connect your TV to the VS-2 using the supplied HDMI cable, do the following:

ug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the rear of your

1. Pl

TV.

2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the Video OUTPUT HDMI connector

on the VS-2.

3. Go to page 9 for instructions on connecting other A/V devices to the VS-2.

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