Lifestyle DVD Home Entertainment Systems
Operating Guide
August 14, 2001
AM 259776 Rev.00 PDF
CAUTIONCAUTION
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.
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Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
These important safety-related markings and instructions may be located on the enclosure bottoms of your Lifestyle
media center and Acoustimass
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module:
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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
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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.
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 page enclosed with this owner’s guide.
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, Inc. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. 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 Bose
the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in 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.
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 grounding-type 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 from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time – to prevent damage to this product.
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Corporation. Unplug this product from
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way: such as powersupply 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
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 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 techni-
cian 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.
English
Important Safety Instructions
18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when
20. Ground all outdoor antennas – If an external
a proper power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
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.
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 information 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.
©2001 Bose Corporation,
The Mountain, Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA
255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494
Where to find …
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing a Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Listening to AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Region numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conventions used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Media center controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media center display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Making sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before you play your first DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading and playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic CD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning the radio on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Erasing a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Controlling external sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programming your Lifestyle
Turning the system on and selecting the source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the VCR sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using a tape deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing DVD play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Changing CD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing FM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Making audio adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting up a second listening zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Taking care of your Lifestyle
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Bose
Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative Lifestyle
superior performance for both music and video programming from an elegant and easy-touse 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:
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Lifestyle
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DVD-based home entertainment system.
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systems design, it delivers
• 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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– 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.
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.
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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 know to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versa-
tile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system based on 12- and 8-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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Controls and Indicators
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
On
Off
CD/DVD
TV Input
DVD
Menu
Seek
Mute
All
SOURCE / INPUT
Tape
FM/AM
MENU / NAVIGATION
Guide Exit
Tune
Enter
Mute
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE/INPUT controls
CD/DVD
TV
Turns the system on and off.
Mutes the volume for all connected speakers.
Mutes/unmutes the volume in the current zone.
Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on.
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
1203
456
789
PLAYBACK
Shuffle
2-3-5
Pause PlayStop
AUDIO
Volume
Previous
Repeat
SurroundSpeakers
+
-
FM/AM
Tape
Note: Your Lifestyle
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 AUDIO INPUT and turns the system on.
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remote can be used to control your TV, VCR, or AUX device only after it
is programmed with the correct device code. See “Playing External Sources” on page 17.
TV Input
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
TV
- The top of this button turns your system on and selects your TV (if properly
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remote control must be programmed to control your TV.
connected) as the sound source.
Power
Power
Power – The bottom of this button turns your TV on and off.
VCR – The top of this button turns your system on and selects your VCR as the
VCR
sound source. This button also alternately switches the input of your VCR between
TV and VCR.
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. This button may also be able
Power
to alternately switch the input of your auxiliary device (providing the device supports
a similar function).
Power – The bottom of this button turns your AUX device on and off.
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The remote control – continued
System MENU/NAVIGATION controls
Controls and Indicators
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
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, the menu of a DVD
disc, 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 strongest 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
Volume
unmutes the current source in the current zone. Pressing
volume setting without unmuting the current source.
1203
The numerical keypad allows you to access a DVD chapter, CD track,
456
TV channel, or a radio station preset by directly entering the desired
number. It also allows you to directly enter some system settings.
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Previous
Skips to the previous TV channel (if your TV supports this feature).
▲
or lowers
▼
the volume of the current source. Pressing
▼
lowers the
▲
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Controls and Indicators
The remote control – continued
PLAYBACK controls
Stops the disc player. For DVDs only , the system remembers the point where
On
Off
CD/DVD
TV Input
DVD
Menu
Seek
Mute
All
SOURCE / INPUT
Tape
FM/AM
MENU / NAVIGATION
Guide Exit
Tune
Enter
Mute
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Shuffle
the disc was stopped. Pressing Stop
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.
Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.
■
a second time returns to the beginning
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
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PLAYBACK
Shuffle
2-3-5
Pause PlayStop
AUDIO
Volume
Previous
Repeat
SurroundSpeakers
+
-
Repeat
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.
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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).
Controls and Indicators
Figure 1
Media center front
On/Off Source Volume
All Off
Open/Close
Enter
Erase
Store
Front panel door - lift up to open
DVD/CD tray
Control button panel
Display window
Media center control buttons
The Media Center has nine control buttons located under the front cover of the media center.
On/Of f
Turns the system on or off in zone 1.
All Off
Turns off the system and all connected speakers.
Source
Steps through the available source selections.
Enter
Volume
Open/Close
Erase
Store
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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Controls and Indicators
Media center display window
The media center display window shows you information about your system (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Elements of the media
center display
Twenty characters display system messages and source-related information.
SLEEP
ZONE-1 2
CD/DVD
Lights up when the system sleep timer is on.
Lights up with either the 1 or the 2 to indicate the current zone.
The appropriate icon lights up to indicate the current source.
FM AM STEREO
SETTINGS
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
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.
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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.
General System Operation
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 sleep timer
Your system includes a sleep timer which can be set to turn your system off automatically
after 1 to 99 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the settings menu. See “Using the settings menus” on page 19.
System settings
When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See
“Changing System Settings” on page 19.
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Playing a Video DVD
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 6). 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.
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 30.
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.
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Skip to the next chapter … Press Chapter up.
Skip to the previous chapter … Press Chapter down twice.
Repeat a chapter … While playing the chapter you want to repeat, press .
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
Repeat
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 30. For information on using the system settings menu, see “Changing
System Settings” on page 19.
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
R 6 Mature audiences
PG-13 4 Teenage audiences
Playing a Video DVD
Parental
Control
Setting Audience Restriction
8 None
5 Mature 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
Playing an audio CD
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.
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 .
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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Turning the radio on
Enter
Listening to AM/FM Radio
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 strongest 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>.
Note: If you attempt to store more than 25 AM or 25 FM stations, the media center will display
the message,
Note: To change an existing preset, first you must erase the preset station and then store a
new station to that preset number.
Erasing a station preset
1. While holding your remote, 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>?
4. Press again to delete the preset. The display shows, PRESET <number> ERASED.
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
Store
ALL PRESETS FULL … … ERASE A PRESET
Erase
Erase
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Listening to AM/FM Radio
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.
FM/AM
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
2. Press . (Make sure your TV is on.)
Settings
3. Press and select Preset.
4. Press / to step through the preset stations.
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Playing External Sources
Controlling external sources
Follow the instructions in your Lifestyle® system Installation Guide for connecting an external
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 31.
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.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you find a device code that turns your TV off and on again
when pressing the TV Power button.
Note: Your Lifestyle® remote can be programmed to control your VCR or a cable/satellite con-
trol box by following a similar procedure.
Power
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.
The appropriate indicators light up on the media center when the system is on and the component is selected.
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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.
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 ( ).
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.
Changing System Settings
Figure 3
Elements of the on-screen
menu displays
Title bar – shows the name of the current menu
(the currently selected source is in parentheses).
Menu items – a list of choices
is shown in this space.
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Sleep Timer: Off
DVD Status:
Audio Setup
System Setup
Submenu – This symbol indicates that there
is a submenu of items for this selection.
Press the Enter button go to this submenu.
Lists options for how to play and view the current DVD.
select item
Selected menu item – menu items are selected
(highlighted) with the up/down arrow keys.
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
go to submenu
Menu item description – Describes the
selected menu item.
Navigation controls – Identifies which remote
control buttons to use within this menu.
Status display area – this area is
used to display status information
when a status item is selected.
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Changing System Settings
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
Settings: DVD Playback (1 of 2)
Title: Off
Chapter: 23 of 30
Title Time: 0:23:02
Time Display: Elapsed
Motion Control: Play 1x
Audio Track: English 2 3/2.1
Subtitles: Auto
More…
Chooses an audio track for the current DVD.
Figure 5
A DVD status example
select item
change setting
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.
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Enter
Sleep Timer: Off
DVD Status:
Audio Setup
System Setup
Enter
Enter
Displays information about the current source.
DVD
Playing
The DVD Movie
Title 1 of 31
Chapter 1 of 19
Title total 2:04:45
Audio English 2 3/2.1
Subtitle Off
Ratings Limit: 8
Region Code --
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select item
Changing DVD play options
While playing a DVD movie, there are several play options that can be changed. Figure 6
shows you a map to the DVD Play Options menu.
Changing System Settings
Figure 6
The DVD Play options menu
On
Off
SOURCE / INPUT
FM/AM
CD/DVD
TV Input
MENU / NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide Exit
Menu
Tune
Enter
Seek
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
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PLAYBACK
Pause PlayStop
Shuffle
AUDIO
2-3-5
Mute
Tape
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
All
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Enter
Settings: DVD Playback
Title
Chapter
Title Time
Time Display
Motion Control
Audio Track
Camera Angle
Subtitle
Subtitle Language
AB Repeat
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Title: 1 of n Chooses the movie title that corresponds with the number you entered.
Chapter: 1 of n Chooses the movie chapter that corresponds with the number you entered.
Title Time: hh:mm:ss Takes you to the specified elapsed time in a movie.
Time Display: Elapsed =
Displays elapsed movie time in the media center window and in the on-screen
DVD Status window.
Remaining =
Displays movie time remaining in the media center window and in the onscreen 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 1 / Track 2 /
Track 3 / etc.
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 1 of max. Chooses one of the available camera angles on the current DVD.
Subtitle: On =
Displays subtitles in the lower portion of your TV screen.
Off =
Hides subtitles. Use this setting if you choose to use automatic subtitles (see
“DVD setup submenu” on page 30).
Subtitle
Language:
Lang1 / Lang2 /
Lang3 / etc.
Chooses one of the available subtitle languages on the current DVD.
AB Repeat Repeats a specified section of the DVD movie. Move to point “A” in the movie
and 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
Changing CD settings
To change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected. Figure
7 shows you a map of the CD settings menu.
Figure 7
The CD settings menu
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
Tape
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
All
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (CD)
Sleep Timer
Track
Track Time
CD Status
Audio Setup
System Setup
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer: Off
mm:ss
Timer not active.
Turns system off after set time expires.
(1 to 99 minutes, mm = minutes, ss = seconds)
Track: 1 of n Chooses a CD track.
Track Time: h:mm:ss Chooses a time in the current CD track.
CD Status: Displays information about the CD source.
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 26.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 28.
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Changing FM settings
To change the FM settings, press the Settings button while the FM source is selected. Figure
8 shows you a map of the FM settings menu.
Changing System Settings
Figure 8
The FM settings menu
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
Tape
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
All
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (FM)
Sleep Timer
Station
Preset
FM Status
Output Mode
Audio Setup
System Setup
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer: Off =
mm:ss =
Timer not active.
Turns system off after set time expires.
(1 to 99 minutes, mm = minutes, ss = seconds)
Station: _ _ _._ Tunes FM tuner to entered station frequency.
Preset: 1 of 25 Tunes 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
Always plays the FM broadcast in mono
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 26.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 28.
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Changing System Settings
Changing AM settings
To change the AM settings, press the Settings button while the AM source is selected. Figure
9 shows you a map of the AM settings menu.
Figure 9
The AM settings menu
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
Tape
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
All
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (AM)
Sleep Timer
Station
Preset
AM Status
Audio Setup
System Setup
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer: Off =
mm:ss =
Timer not active.
Turns system off after set time expires.
(1 to 99 minutes, mm = minutes, ss = seconds)
Station: _ _ _ _ Tunes AM tuner to entered station frequency.
Preset: 1 of 25 Tunes AM tuner to an AM preset station.
AM Status: Displays information about the AM source.
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 26.
System Setup See “Changing the system setup” on page 28.
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Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings
To change the settings for the TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE source, press the Settings button while
one of these sources is selected. Figure 10 shows you a map of the settings menu when one
of these sources is selected.
Changing System Settings
Figure 10
The TV / VCR / AUX /
TAPE settings menu
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
Tape
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
All
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (Source)
Sleep Timer
TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE Status
Audio Setup
Analog Input
Digital Input
System Setup
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer: Off =
mm:ss =
Timer not active.
Turns system off after set time expires.
(1 to 99 minutes, mm = minutes, ss = seconds)
TV, VCR, AUX or
Displays information about the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE source.
TAPE Status:
Audio Setup See “Making audio adjustments” on page 26.
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 28.
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Changing System Settings
Making audio adjustments
You can make some audio adjustments for each source individually. Figure 11 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 11
The audio setup
submenu
On
Off
SOURCE / INPUT
FM/AM
CD/DVD
TV Input
MENU / NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide Exit
Menu
Tune
Seek
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
1203
456
789
PLAYBACK
Pause PlayStop
Shuffle
AUDIO
2-3-5
Mute
All
Tape
Enter
SurroundSpeakers
-
Settings
Mute
AUXVCRTV
PowerPowerPower
Settings
Volume
Previous
Repeat
+
Settings (source)
Audio Setup
Appears only when Dolby 1+1
is not available.
Appears only when disc contains
a Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Movie EQ: On =
Automatically sets bass and treble compensation for the proper playback of movie
sound tracks.
Off =
Movie EQ mode is Off.
Enter
Settings: Audio Settings (source)
Movie EQ
Range Compression
Dolby Digital 1+1
Does not
appear for
FM, AM, or
CD.
Mono Decoding
Center Channel
Audio Status
Treble Compensation
Bass Compensation
Range Compression: On =
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 audio tracks.
Mono Decoding: On =
Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® decoding when a Dolby Digital bit-
stream 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 expe-
rience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (that
is, pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM pro-
grams.
Off =
Mono decoding is off.
Center Channel: –8 to 8 Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel sound. In 2-speaker mode
“--” appears instead of a numeric value.
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Changing System Settings
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
Audio Status: Displays system audio information. The example in Figure 12 shows you a DVD
audio status.
Treble Compensation: –14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the treble sound.
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 treble sound by raising this setting to a positive value from +1 to +14.
Bass Compensation: –14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the bass sound.
Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of bass you hear. Plac-
ing 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.
Figure 12
Status example: DVD audio
settings
Audio Settings (DVD)
Movie EQ: On
Range Compression: On
Mono Decoding: On
Center Channel: 0
Audio Status:
Treble Compensation: --
Bass Compensation: 0
Displays information about volume and other
adjustments.
select item
Audio
Volume: 55
Mute: Off
Zone: 1
Room: A
Speakers: 5
Surround
Setting: +3
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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 13
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 1 Protocol
Settings (source)
System Setup
Enter
Enter
Remote Control Setup
TV Brand
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device Code
AUX Device
AUX Brand
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
Create Password
Confirm Password
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AUX Device Code
TV Tuner
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
Optical Input: –6 / –3 / 0 /
3 / 6
Record Out Format: Original =
PCM =
TV Power: Auto =
Manual =
Send IR Commands: Off =
On =
Receive IR Commands: Off =
On =
Tuner Spacing: USA =
European =
Video Format: NTSC =
PAL =
Assigns the OPTICAL INPUT to one of the four sources.
Adjusts the optical audio input level to match the input from the other sources.
No processing applied for speaker outputs.
Presents mixed-down Pulse Coded Modulation (PCM) on the SPEAKER
ZONES outputs.
Automatically turns on your TV whenever the TV or DVD 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 Bose® 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.
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 =
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.
Converts video output for 3-signal YPbPr connections (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 AM 5P and AM 20P
Provides the correct output (fixed level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for
other Bose powered speaker systems.
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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 automat-
ically 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:
On =
Off =
Prevents viewing of unrated titles when password is set.
Allows unrated titles to play.
Create/Change
Password: _ _ _ _
Allowed Ratings: 1 to 8 Blocks access to DVDs rated higher than the limit. See “Using parental controls” on
Lists options for how to create a new password or to change a current password.
page 13 of this operating guide.
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Changing System Settings
Remote control setup submenu
This menu allows you to program your remote to operate your TV, VCR and cable/satellite
box.
Menu Item Settings What each setting does
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 control 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.
TV Tuner TV / VCR / AUX Choose a device that selects the channel for viewing.
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Reference
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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 14).
2. Change the position of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 by moving them in the opposite direction
from their current settings. 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:
HOUSE CODE:
Current house code = 0 0 0 0
(Switches 1 - 4 down.)
Figure 14
Miniature house code
switches
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:
NEW HOUSE CODE:
New house code = 1 0 1 0
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, 4 down.)
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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House code switches (1-4).
Shown as set at the factory:
all switches down.
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Setting up a second listening zone
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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 and 6 (Figure 15) 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 15
Miniature zone code
switches
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Zone code switches (5 & 6)
Controlled Zone 5 6
Zone 1 Down Up
Zone 2 Up Down
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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 16
Handling and cleaning a
compact disc
Cleaning compact discs
• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 16).
• 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 17
Opening the remote control battery compartment
AAA batteries (4)
Battery
compartment
door
Reference
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+
+
+
Battery
compartment
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System doesn’t do anything
No sound • Increase the volume.
No sound from center
speaker
• 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 the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.
• Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Too much sound from
center speaker
No sound from surround
speakers
• In 3-speaker mode, press Surround – to decrease center speaker volume.
• 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.
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Problem What to do
Surround speakers are too
loud
Remote control is inconsistent or does not work
System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically
Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• 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 35.
• 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 6.
• 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 32.
• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
Lifestyle® system.
• See “Changing the house code settings” on page 32.
• 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 34.
• The CD may be defective. Try another CD.
FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy in surround mode
Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
No tape, CD, VCR, or TV
sound.
Media center display says:
“NOT CONNECTED”
Lifestyle® remote does not
control TV, VCR, and/or
cable/satellite box
• Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker
mode to minimize noise.
• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center.
• Check the connections.
• Make sure the component is turned on.
• Refer to the component owner’s manual.
• 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 17.
• 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.
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Technical information
Media center power pack rating
USA/Canada: 120V, 60 Hz, 66W
Speaker system power rating
USA/Canada: 120V, 50/60 Hz, 350W
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: NTSC/PAL/HDTV/480p compatible
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
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Media Center: 15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
Cube speakers:
(2-wire conn.)
Cube speakers:
(plug-in conn.)
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)
Acoustimass module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H
(20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)
Finish
Media center: Aluminum
Cube speakers: Polymer painted
Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer
8.2 lb (3.7 kg)
2.4 lb (1.1 kg)
1.0 lb (0.5 kg)
35.9 lb (16.3 kg)
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Accessories
For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional Bose
customer service.
Warranty period
Your Lifestyle® home entertainment system is covered by a one-year 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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The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
259776 AM Rev.00 JN10719
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