Bose VS-2 User Manual
LIFESTYLE® VS-2
VIDEO ENHANCER
Owner’s Guide
REVIEW DRAFT 4 (9/18/06)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Read these instructions.
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 – 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.
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6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose
product from 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 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 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.
Corporation. Unplug this
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 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.
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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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.
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 installation guide.
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 a 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
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.
©2006
Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise
used without prior written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Introduction
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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
gle button press selects the source video and audio at the same time.
Features and benefits
•Incorporates HDMITM (High Definition Multimedia Interface) technology to help maximize
your home theater experience.
• Provides HDMI, component, S-Video, and composite video connections for your TV,
cable/satellite box, VCR or other A/V input devices.
• Converts video inputs to the highest quality video output supported by your TV.
• 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 select a source, such as your cable box
(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.
IMPORTANT: Software update required!
Your VS-2 comes with a software update disc. After setting up the VS-2, you must
load this CD into the media center disc player and allow it to update your system.
Refer to “Updating the system software” on page 17.
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home entertainment system. With this accessory installed, a sin-
Video
Video
AUX
Audio
TV
VS-2
Video
CBL/SAT
Audio
LIFESTYLE media center
Video
Audio
Video out
to TV
VCR
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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
included in the carton.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the
plastic bags out of the reach of children.
VS-2 video enhancer
Software update disc
VS-2 cable
Finding a location for the VS-2
You can position the VS-2 on a shelf behind your media
center or behind your TV, or you can mount it on the back of
an entertainment center or on a wall. To mount it on a wall,
see “Mounting Your VS-2 on a Wall” on page 20.
If you need additional cables
Your VS-2 includes one HDMI-to-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.
HDMI-to-HDMI cable
Owner’s
guide
Quick setup
guide
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.
Serial number: ________________________________ Purchase date: ________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________ Dealer phone: _________________________
Please keep your sales receipt with this owner’s guide.
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Connecting the VS-2 to Your Media Center
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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 power 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.
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.
1
VS-2 cable
Media center rear panel
2
4
3
Media center power supply
VS-2 end panel
7
5
6
WARNING: The VS-2 must be used only with the media center power supply
supply that came with your LIFESTYLE
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DVD home entertainment system.
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Your TV Connection Options
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 determine whether it
has HDMI, component, S-Video, or composite video input
connectors. For additional instructions, refer to the owner’s
guide that came with your TV.
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.
2. Make sure you have the correct cable on hand. An HDMI
cable is provided with the VS-2.
3. Go to the page listed for instructions on making the con-
nections to your TV and other A/V devices.
4. As a reminder, place a check mark in the table to indicate
your choice.
HDMI
Best quality
DVI You may have a TV that has a DVI connector, but not an HDMI
Video
Quality
Best HDMI
Better Component
Component
Better quality
connector. In this case, you can still use an HDMI connection by
using a DVI-to-HDMI cable adapter or a DVI-to-HDMI cable.
TV Video
Connector Cable Type
S-Video
Good quality
Composite
Standard quality
Supplied with
the VS-2
Not supplied
Connection
instructions
Go to page 8.
Go to page 10.
Check
One
Good S-Video
Standard Composite
Supplied
with your
LIFESTYLE
system
Supplied
with your
LIFESTYLE
system
Go to page 12.
Go to page 14.
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Using an HDMI TV Connection
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:
1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the rear of your
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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TV
VS-2
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