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Operating

Guide

Guia de uso
Notice

d'utilisation

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WARNING:

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

These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE _ media center and Acoustimass ÷ module enclosures:
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
Theelectric
lightning
flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of
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:

Toprevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully

Class 1 laser product
The DVD player contained
within the media center
according
to EN 60825-1:1994
+ A11. The CLASS
tom of the media center.

is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
1 LASER PRODUCT
label is located on the bot-

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
Additional

of used batteries

safety

See the additional

properly,

following

any local

regulations.

Do not incinerate.

information

instructions

on the Important

.Safety Instructions

sheet enclosed

in the shipping

carton.

Please read this owner's guide
Please take the time to follow this owner's guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
of its advanced
features.
Save your owner's guide for future reference.

your system

properly,

and enjoy

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

No part of this work may be reproduced,

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Confidential

"DTS" and "D TS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc
MPEG Layep3 audio compression

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Where

to find ...
Introduction ....................................................................
Welcome ...................................................................
Types of discs you can play ....................................................
Check for region number compatibility
...........................................
Glossary ...................................................................

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Controls and Indicators ..........................................................
The remote control
..........................................................
Media center controls and indicators .............................................
Media center display window ...................................................

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General System Operation ........................................................
Turning your system on and off .................................................
Making sound adjustments ....................................................
Volume .................................................................
Changing the number of speakers playing .....................................
Adjusting surround sound ..................................................
Using the headphones jack .................................................
System settings .............................................................
Using the sleep timer .........................................................
Changing the video output for component video connections
.........................
Testing the TV on/off detector ..................................................

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Playing a Video DVD .............................................................
Before you play your first DVD ..................................................
Loading and playing a DVD ....................................................
Basic DVD operations
........................................................
Using parental controls .......................................................

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Playing an Audio CD .............................................................
Loading and playing a CD .....................................................
Basic CD operations
.........................................................

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Listening to AM/FM Radio ........................................................
Turning the radio on ..........................................................
Tuning .....................................................................
Setting a station preset .......................................................
Erasing a station preset .......................................................
Selecting a preset station ......................................................

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Playing External Sources .........................................................
Controlling external sources ....................................................
Programming your LIFESTYLE_ remote to control your TV ............................
Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your VCR ...........................
Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your cable/satellite box ................
Turning the system on and selecting the source ....................................
Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box ...............................
Recording to a tape deck ......................................................

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Changing System Settings ........................................................
Using the settings menus ......................................................
Changing DVD settings ........................................................
DVD settings ............................................................
DVD play options .........................................................
Changing VCD settings .......................................................
Changing CD settings ........................................................
Changing FM settings ........................................................
Changing AM settings ........................................................
Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings ...........................................
Making audio adjustments .....................................................

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Changing the system setup ....................................................
System setup menu .......................................................
BVD setup submenu ......................................................
Parental control setup submenu .............................................
Remote control setup submenu .............................................
Reference .....................................................................
Changing the house code settings ...............................................
Setting up a second listening zone ..............................................
Taking care of your LIFESTYLE*_system ..........................................
Replacing the remote control batteries ...........................................
Troubleshooting
.............................................................
Technical information .........................................................
Accessories ................................................................
Warranty ...................................................................
Contacting customer service ...................................................

Conventions

used

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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. For example, "Press the CD/DVD button".
If a button has only a symbol, that will be used.
• On-screen display messages appearing on your TV screen will be in boldface type with a
line above and below. For example, "Use the Audio Setup menu to adjust the sound".
• Messages appearing on the media center display are represented by a narrow boldface
uppercase type. For example, "REPEAT:TRACKappears when the repeat disc track mode is
selected".

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A box with dotted lines identifies what parts may vary with different systems or in different
countries.

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE* _DVD-based home entertainment system. Through
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE" systems design, it delivers superior performance for both music and video programming from an elegant and easy-to-use
system.
,_ Note: Because DVD is a relatively new technology, please take the time to read through this
manual and familiarize yourself with the features of your new system.

Types of discs you can play
The DVD player in your system can play the following types of discs having the
corresponding Iogos:
• Video DVDs
• Video CDs (VCDs)
• Audio CDs

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• CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws
• MP3 CDs

Check

for region

number

compatibility

For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match. These
numbers are allocated according to where the player and disc are sold.
Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your system. Then
be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region number on the disc label or
packaging.

For example, a Region 1 DVD player should display the following mark:

Glossary
Aspect ratio - The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the
picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4
by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect
ratios are 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.

Composite video - A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization
information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.
D[],D_

- The logo representing Dolby Digital.

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
multi-channel audio.

- The logo representing DTS.
DTS - A type of multi-channel

surround sound format used on discs.

DVD - An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.
DVD 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.
IR - An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives
on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox

commands

- A video format which has black borders at the top and bottom of the picture.

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 U.S. organization that
developed 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.
Pan & Scan - The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by
cropping parts of the picture. DVD-Video players can automatically create a 4:3 pan & scan
version from widescreen video by using a horizontal offset encoded with the video.
PCM - 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.
S-video - A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance signals, 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.
Videostage ®5 - Our proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel
surround sound experience from everything you listen to - VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even
mono TV programs.
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.

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.
J_ 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 Forthe remote control,

Power

on/off

and mute

controls

Turns the system on and off.

Mutes the volume for all connected

FOU_CEJI_UT

Mutes/unmutes

Source/input

speakers (all zones and rooms).

the volume in the current zone.

controls

Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on.
Selects the built-in FM/AM tuner and turns the system on to the previously-selected
station. Switches between FM and AM when the tuner is on.
Selects the Tape source and turns the system on.
J_ Note: Your LIFESTYLE 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 19,

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pLayBACK-Stop

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 LIFESTYLP' remote control must be programmed to control your TV.
TV - The top of this button turns your system on and selects your TV (if properly
connected) as the sound source.
Power - The bottom of this button turns your TV on and off.
VCR - The top of this button turns your system on and selects your VCR as the
sound source.
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
as cable box or satellite receiver) as the sound source.
Power - The bottom of this button turns your AUX device on and off.

The remote

control

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System

menu/navigation

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controls

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

program

guide of TV listings.

SOURCEIIf_UT --

Steps you back to a previous
source,

level in the settings

menu for the current

Exitstheelectronic
program guide ofTV listings.
Displays or exits the settings menu for the current source.

rune

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

Seeks backward/forward

to the next strong radio station.

Changes the setting of a menu item.

pLaYBACK --

Ente_

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

AUDIO --

Spea_er_

Chapter _::_;
Preset z_,_
Channel _
lrack

Skips to the next/previous
set, or CD track.

TV channel, DVD chapter, radio station pre-

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is muted, pressing • unmutes the current source in the current zone.
VolumePressing • lowers the volume setting without unmuting the current
Raises
source. • or lowers • the volume of the current source. If the system

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

@
Previous

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

The remote

control

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Playback

controls

Note: All playback controls, except Shuffle and Repeat, can also be used to contro/ your
VCR. See "Programming your LIFESTYLE' remote to control your VCR" on page 19.
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Stops the disc player. For DVDs only, the system remembers the point where
the disc was stopped. Pressing Stop • a second time returns to the beginning
of the disc.
Pauses the disc player.
Starts the disc player.

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

By pressing and holding, scans forward through the disc currently playing.
Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.
Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press Repeat again to
change the repeat mode.

"o"

Audio

P_YB_CK

controls

Speakers
Pressing this button repeatedly
to 2, 3, or 5 speakers.

changes

the number

of speakers

playing

Surround
AUDIO

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

Media

center

controls

and indicators

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

Media center front

Front panel door - lift up to open
\
\

Display window

/
DVD/CDtray

Media

center

\
Control button panel

control

buttons

The media center has nine control buttons located under its front panel door.
On/Off
Turns the system on or off in zone 1.
AIlOff

Turns off the system and all connected

Opens/closesthe

speakers (all zones and rooms).

disc tray.

Source

Steps through the available source selections.
Enter

Confirms storage of presets.
Erase

Removes a radio station preset.
Removes custom equalization settings.

Volume

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.
Store

Stores a radio station preset.

Media

center

display

window

The media
Figure

center

display

window

shows

you information

about your system

(Figure 2).

Elements of the media
center display

Twenty

characters

display

system

messages

and source-related

information.

SLEEP
ZONE-1

Lights up when the system sleep timer is on.
2

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

STEREO

Lights up to indicate that FM stereo is being received.

SETTINGS

Lights up when settings menu information

SHUFFLE

The appropriate icon lights up to indicate the current CD mode,
SHUFFLE or REPEAT,

REPEAT
i_

is being displayed.

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

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

Turning your system

on and off

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

Making

sound

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

Changing

the

number

of speakers

playing

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

surround

sound

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

the

headphones

jack

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

System

settings
When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See
"Changing System Settings" on page 22.

Using the sleep timer
Your system includes a sleep timer, which can be set to turn your system off automatically
after 10 to 90 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the settings menu. See "Using the settings menus" on page 22.

Changing

the

video

output

for component

video

connections

If your TV or video monitor is capable of component video input signals, and you have connected your TV to your system using the component video adapter (included), you must
change the video output setting in the settings menu to "YPbPr". This will enable the media
center to send the correct video signals to your TV.
To change the video output setting, see "Using the settings menus" on page 22, and
"Changing the system setup" on page 34.

Testing the TI! on/off

detector

The TV on/off detector causes your media center to turn your TV on and off automatically
when you select a video source on your LIFESTYLE _ remote. To make sure the detector is
mounted in the proper position on the back of your TV, follow these steps:
1.

Turn your TV on.

Press the TM button on the LIFESTYLE ®remote.

Press the Settings button and scroll down to the "In/Status
If the display (Figure 3) indicates, Detected
is workin 9 properly.

TV Power:

display.

On, the TV on/off detector

If the display indicates, Detected TM Power: Off, move the__detector
around until you find a position that changes this status to O_.
4.

After you find the proper position for the detector, use the mountin 9 strip and attach the
detector to the back of your TV in that position. See "lnstallin 9 the TV on/off detector" in
your LIFESTYLE _ Installation Guide.

Figure 3
TVStatus Display
This line indicates the
proper operation of
the TV ontoff detector.

Before you play your first DVD
This section tells you how to use the DVD player in your system to play video DVDs. Before
you play your first DVD, make note of the following:
• Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of the remote control buttons (see "The
remote control" on page 7). Although some remote control buttons look the same as those
found on a VCR or CD player remote, their functions are different.
• In order for some system features to work, the DVDs that you play must be encoded with
the information for that feature. For example, in order to display subtitles while watching a
movie, the disc must contain subtitle information.
• Both the DVD player in your system and the discs you play are coded by region. In order for
a disc to play, these region codes must match. Check the label on the media center or on
the shipping carton for your player's region code.

and playing

a DVD

Turn your television on.

Press @

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

Lift up the media center front door and press O

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

Press _

Open/CI0se

to closethe

disc tray.

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.
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 36.

Basic DVD operations
If you want to:

Do this:

Pause a DVD movie ...

Press (_).

Resume play ...

Press (_

Stop a DVD movie ...

Press _
once. Pressing (_
continues the movie
from the point you stopped the movie.
Press (_
twice. Pressing _
starts the movie from
the beginning.

Skip to the next chapter ...

Press Chapter up. Cha,nel
c_

or (_-_.

Preset
Track

Basic DVD operations

- cont.

If you want to:

Do this:

Skip to the previous chapter ..,

Press Chapter down twice,

cham_
c_
Preset
Trad_

Using parental

Repeat a chapter ...

While playing the chapter you want to repeat, press _.

Search backward or forward ...

Press and hold (_

or (_).

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 36. For information on using the system settings menu, see "Changing
System Settings" on page 22.
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

Parental
Control
Setting

Audience

Restriction

None

NC-17

Adult audiences

Mature audiences

Mature teenage audiences

PG-13

Teenage audiences

Mature young audiences

Most audiences

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 that have a MPAA rating of 4 (PG13) and lower can be played without entering a password.
The password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without permission.

and playing

a 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.
"L

2.
3.
4.

Press

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

Lift up the media center front door and press O

Insert the audio CD into the tray.
OpenlCIose

Press O

to close the disc tray.

If the CD does not start to play automatically,

press Play (_,0.

Basic CD operations
If you want to:

Do this:

Pause a CD ...

Press _.

Resume play of paused CD ...

Press _

Stop a CD ...

Press _).

Go to next track ...

Press Track up. c_,_

Go to beginning of current track ...

After track has played for several c,_,_,
seconds, press Track down.

Go to a previous track ...

If track has played for several
seconds, press Track down
twice.

again or (_:).

c_
T,_c_

If not, press once.
Scan a CD backward/forward

...

Press and hold scan backward (_

or forward (_).

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

Randomly play CD tracks ...

Press _

after loading CD.

Cancel random play ...

Press _

while in Shuffle mode.

Repeat a track

Press _t_

after loading a CD.

Repeat a CD

Press _'_

twice after loading a CD.

Turning the radio on
Press O
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 O

Seek the next strong station ...

Press Seek (_

Manually tune to a station ...

Press Tune (_) or (_) on the remote.

Select a preset station ...

Press Preset

on the remote.
or (_) on the remote.

Cha_
P_

Cha_E
T_

Key in a preset number on the keypad and press _.

a station

preset
Your LIFESTYLE" media center can store up to 25 AM and 25 FM stations.
1.

Lift up the media center door.

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

Press _

on the media center. The display shows, STORETO PRESET?,

where is the next lowest available preset number. If you do not want to store to
this preset number, nrr_<.

up or down to change the preset number.

to save the preset. The display shows,

Setting

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

ERASEA PRESET

Note: Tochange an existing preset, &st you must erase the preset station and then store a
new station to that preset number

Erasing

Selecting

a station

a preset

preset
1.

Lift up the media center door.

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

Press 6

on the media center. The display shows, ERASEPRESET?

Press _

again to delete the preset. The display shows, PRESETERASED.

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 c_
Chanr_

up or down to change the preset number

T_ac_

To select a preset using the settings menu:

Press

on the remote and select the FM or AM source.

Press _.

Press (_ and select Preset.

Press (_)/(_

(Make sure your TV is on.)

to step through the preset stations.

Controlling

external

sources

Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE _ Installation Guidefor 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 your external component. The LIFESTYLE'
remote can be programmed for most brands of TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite control boxes.
Your media center has an infrared (IR) emitter behind the media center display to communicate with any component your remote is programmed to control. However, a component may
be positioned where it cannot receive the IR signals emitted from the front of the media center. If you experience difficulty operating one of your components, you can install the optional
IR emitter cable included with your system. See "Connecting the optional IR emitter cable" in
your LIFESTYLE _ Installation Guide.

Programming

your

LIFESTYLE*

remote

to control your

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 37.

Programming

Turn on your TV.

Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE ®remote control.

Press the Settings button.

Select System Setup and press Enter.

Select Remote Control

TV Brand is selected first. Press (_

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

Press TV Power

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

your

LIFESTYLE*

Setup and press Enter.
until your TV brand name is shown.

on the LIFESTYLF' remote control to see if the TV turns off.

remote

to control your

VCR

If you want to control your VCR with your LIFESTYLE' remote control, you can program it to
operate your brand of VCR using the system settings menu. See the "Remote control setup
submenu" on page 37.
1.

Turn on your TV and VCR.

Press the VCR button on the LIFESTYLP' remote control.

Press the Settings

Select System Setup and press Enter.

Select Remote Control

Scroll down the menu and select VCR Brand. Press _
shown.

button.

Setup and press Enter.
until your VCR brand name is

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

on the LIFESTYLE _ remote control to see if the VCR turns

Press VCR Power
off.

If you cannot turn off your VCR, press

to choose the next device code, and press

the VCR Power button again. Test each device code until you find one that turns your
VCR off and on again when pressing the VCR Power button.

Programming

your LIFESTYLE*

remote

to control your cable/satellite

box

If you want to control your cable/satellite box (connected to the AUX input) with your LIFESTYLE" remote control, you can program it to operate your brand of cable/satellite box using
the system settings menu. See the "Remote control setup submenu" on page 37.
1.

Turn on your TV and cable/satellite

box.

Press the AUX button on the LIFESTYLP' remote control.

Press the Settings button.

Select System Setup and press Enter.

Select Remote Control

Scroll down the menu and select AUX Device. Press (_

Scroll down once more and select AUX Brand. Press _
brand name is shown.

Setup and press Enter.
to select cable or satellite.
until your cable/satellite

box

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

Press AUX Power
lite box turns off.

on the LIFESTYLE _ remote control to see if the cable/satel-

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

Turning the system

on and selecting

the source

Press the Tape (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 dspeakers playing.

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:

Recording

Turn on your TV.

Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE'*' remote control.

Press the Settings

Select _stem

Select Remote Control

Select TV Tuner.

Change the setting to VCR or AUX.

Press the Settings

Use the selected tuner to switch TV channels.

to a tape

button.

Setup and press Enter.
Setup and press Enter.

button again.

deck

To record to a connected tape deck:
1.

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

Set the tape deck to record.

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

Using the settings

menus
To display the settings menu on your TV screen:
Press the Settings button. Ihe displayed menu will contain items related to the currently
selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watching a DVL) you will
see a menu similar to the one in Hgure 4. I his metal is generated by your LII-ES I YLE _ system
and not by the currently loaded L)VD.
Note: When you make change5 us#_g the an-screen display an '!our TV, the changes may not
appear _i#'_u/taoeou'_, on the media center's di_p/sy

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menu item.

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

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Na_gation controls - Identifies which remote
control buttons to use within this menu.

To navigate around in the settings menu:
Use the MENU/NAVIGATION buttons on your remote to move within the on-screen menus.
Figure 4 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 (_
scroll up or down the list and select the item you want. Io change the setting
and left arrow b!.lttons (_

_).

) to

use the right

To _ter

a submenu:
m

When you see the Enter button symbol to the right of' the selected item, that item has a submenu of additional items. With the item selected, press Enter to go to the submenu.
To exit a submenu
Pressing the Exit button on the remote steps back one level in the menu structure.
To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screen:
Press the Settings button again.

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To change a set#ng
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 Settings button to leave the settings menu.
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To view the system status
I he settings menu provides a selection for displaying the status of the currently selected
source. Press the Settings button to step down to the status selection. I he system status is
shown on the right-hand side of the menu display (see Figure 4).

Changing

DVD settings
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.

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DVL) Play Options

See "L)VD play options" table.

Sleep limer:

Off
00:00

I urns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).

DVD Status:

Displays information about the DVD source.

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

System Setup

DVD

I imer not active.

play

on page 31.

See "(.:hanging the system setup" on page 34.

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options

I itle:

Chooses the movie title that corresponds
ber you entered.

with the num-

Chapter:

Chooses the movie chapter that corresponds with the
number you entered.

I itle Iime:

00:00:00

Allows you to enter and go directly to an elapsed or
remaining time in a movie.

Iime Display:

Elapsed

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

I,Zemaining

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

Motion Control:

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Audio I rack:

Irack

Chooses one of the available sound tracks on the DVL).
Note: Ma._5,DVL)s will not aflow you to make thLsselection here I,_avaflsb_e, use the setup menu on the DVD
d_sc you are pl_/_ng. 70 do this, press the DVD Menu bu#
tol_.

Camera Angle

Chooses one of the available camera angles on the current DVD.

Subtitle:

On
Off'

Displays subtitles in the lower portion of your l V screen.
Hides subtitles. Use this setting if you choose to use
automatic subtitles {see "DVD setup submenu" on
page 36).

Subtitle
Language:

Lang _

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

AB Repeat

Repeats a speciried section of the DVD movie. Move to
point A in the movie and press Enter. I hen, move to
point "B" in the movie and press Enter. Ihe speciried
scene is repeated until you press Enter, Play, or Stop.

Changing

VCD settings
Io change the VCB settings, press the Settings button while a VCD disc is loaded in the disc
tray and the CI_)/I_)VDsource is selected. Figure 7 shows you a map of the VCD settings
It_enu.

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s_t_inqs

_;_ienu

Sleep limer:

Irack:
I rack lime:

Off'

I imer not active.

00:00

ILIrns

of
0:00:00

VCD Status:
Language

systelt'l

of_

after set

time

expires (10 to ,r.J0
minLites).

Chooses a VCD track.
Chooses a time in the current VCD track. Use the
numeric keypad to enter a speciNc time.
Displays information about the CD source.

Both

Chooses the soundtrack language for the VCD.

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

on page 31.

System Setup

See "Changing the system setup" on page 34.

Changing

CD settings
Io change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected.
Figure 8 shows you a map of the CI_)settings menu.

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Irack:

Off

I imer not active.

00:00

I[_rns

I rack lime:

system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).

Chooses a CD track.

0:00:00

Chooses a time in the current CD track. Use the numeric
keypad to enter a speciric time.

CD Status:

Displays information about the CD source.

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

System Setup

on page 31.

See "Changing the system setup" on page 34.
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Changing

FM settings
I0 change the I-M settings, press the Settings button while the I-M source is selected. Hgure
9 shews you a map of the FM settings menu.

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Sleep limer:

Off
00:00

Station:
Preset:

I unes the FM tuner to the station frequency entered on the
numeric keypad.
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FM Status:

I imer is not active.
I urns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).

I unes the FM tuner to an FM preset station.
Displays information about the FM source.

RDS info:
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On
Oft'

Makes RDS information appear in the media center display.
Makes RDS information unavailable to the media center.

Output Mode

Auto
Stereo

Automatically chooses stereo or mono for FM broadcasts
Always plays the FM broadcast in stereo (if available)

Mono

Always plays the FM broadcast in mono

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

on page 31.

System Setup

See "Changing the system setup" on page 34.

Changing

AM settings
Io change the AM settings, press the Settings bLitton while the AM soLirce is selected.
Figure 10 shows you a map of the AM settings menu.

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Sleep limer:

Off
00:00

Station:
Preset:

Iimer

is not active.

lurns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
I unes the AM tuner to the station frequency entered on the
numeric keypad.

_ of 25

I unes the AM tuner to an AM preset station.

AM Status:

Displays information about the AM source.

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

System Setup

See "Changing the system setup" on page 34.

on page 31.

Changing

TWi/CR/AUX/TAPE

settings

Io change the settings for the I\ VCR, AUX, or IAPE source, press the Settings button while
one of these sources is selected. Figure 11 shows you a map of the settings menu when one
of these sources is selected.
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TAPEse_inge menu
JJ

Sleeplimer:

I imer not active.

mm:ss

I Llrnssystem off after set time expires (10 to 90 minLites).

I V, VCR, AUX or
IAPE StatLis:

Displays information about the IV / VCR / AUX / IAPE
source.

Audio Setup

See "Making audio adjustments"

on page 31.

Analog Input:

-6/-3/0/3/6

Adjusts the IV / VCI,Z/ AUX / IAPE analog audio level. Use
this adjustment if an external analog source sounds much
louder or softer than the other sources.

Digital Input:

-6/-3/0/3/6

Adjusts the IV / VCI,Z/ AUX / IAPE digital audio level. Use
this adjustment if an external digital source sounds much
louder or softer than the other sources.

System Setup

Off

See "Changing the system setup" on page 34.

Making

audio adjustments
You can make some audio adjustments
how to get to the Audio Setup menu:

for each source indMdually.

Figure 12 shows you

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

Using the down navigation button (_.), scroll down the list and select (highlight)
Audio Setu R.

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

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audio calibration Sy'teiriri rria_, riot be included with
your LIFES1-YLE ®system. Contact your Bose" dealer:

Menu Item

Settings

What each setting does

Movie EQ:

Automatically sets bass and treble compensation
sound tracks.

Off

Movie EQ mode is Off.

Range
Compression:

L)olbv Digital 1+1:

for the proper playback of movie

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. Ihis feature is normally engaged when you turn the system on to DVD, I V, VCla,
AUX, or IAPE.

Off

I@nge compression

is off.

1/2/Both

Selects Irack 1, Irack 2, or both of the L)olby Digital 1+1 (dual mono) audio tracks.

Menu Item

Settings

What each setting does

Mono Decoding:

Automatically engages Bose _ Videostage _ 5 mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby
Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program. Ihis 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 rill the room. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older {that is,
pre-stereo) movies. I his feature can be used for mono I V shows and movies when you
select IV, VCR, AUX, or IAPE.

Off

Mono decoding is off.

-8 to 8

Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel
appears instead of a nLiitleric valtle.

Center Channel:

sound. In 2-speaker mode "--"

Audio Status:

Displays system audio information. See the example in Figure 13.

ADAPliQ TM
On
Note: _heADAP;qQ

Makes audio adjustments based on the audio calibration process performed when you
played Setup Disc 2. Ihese audio adjustments compensate for your room furnishings
speaker placement, and listening locations you selected during the process.
Erases the ADAPliQ system adjustments and reverts to the factory settings.

sjst_ _ _':

"_Ot b_

Off

LIFES I YL r_ s,}_e_h,

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complete the p'_mcess on Setup Disc 2 aga_'_

Ireble
Compensation:

- -

You have not performed the ADAPliQ

-14 to +14
After
ADAt>HQ

Decreases

(-) or increases

,e,.,,o, ,o_ ,.,_,,,_

audio calibration on Setup Disc 2.

(+) the treble sound.

l?ooms wi_ few sound-absorbing
floors and walls, may" sound overly
sound can be usef_fl. Conversely, rooms
furnishings, such as upholstered furniture,
drapes, can sound "dull" and may benefit b "
Different source materials, such as DVDs,
vary in the amount of treble they have.
You can decrease the treble sound by towerin_ this settin_
value from - I to - I4. tO increase the treble, ra_se this setting
value from + I to + I4.

d,C%on,
-9 tO +6

Bass
Compensation:

-14 to +14
After
ADA_>tiQ
system
calibradon:
-9 tO +6

Decreases

(-) or increases

(+) the bass sound.

_lacement of the Acousdmass" module affects the amount of bass you
hea_ P,_cing the module e!osor to the corner of th,e room wilt increase the
bass, Moving the module away from the corner #/itl deerP4_se the bass,
Different source materials, such as DVDs, CDS or radio stations, may also
vary in the amount of bass they have,
You can decrease the bass sound by lowering
value from - 1 to - I4, tO increase the bass,
"
value from ÷ I >÷ I4.

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Figure 13

Changing

the system

setup

Press the Settings button to open the Settings itlenLi on yoLir I V screen. Using the down
arrow button (J_), scroll down the list and select [highlight) _;ystem Setup. Press the Enter
button to display the System Setup menu. Ibis section explains each item in the setup menu
in detail.
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System

setup

I he system setup menu contains settings that affect the entire system.

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:

IV / AUX /
VCR/IAI_E
/ NONE

Assigns the O1_11CALINI_UI to one of the four sources.

Optical Input:

-6/-3/0/3/6

Adjusts the optical audio input level to match the input from the other sources.

Record Out Format:

Original
I_CM

No processing applied for I,ZECOI,ZDDIGIIAL OUIPUI.
Presents 2-channel, mixed-down Pulse Coded Modulation (PCM) on the
I,_ECOI,_DDIGIIAL OUIPUI.

I V Power:

Auto

Automatically turns on your I V whenever a video source is selected (IV on/off
detector required).

Manual

You must turn on your IV separately.

Off

No IR commands are sent by your system to control your I V, VCR and AUX
components.

Your system sends IR commands for all connected devices. Ihis setting may
be usef'ul to teach LIFESI YLE® remote commands to other II,Zremote controls.

Off

II,Zcommands are not received by your system.

II,Zcommands from external equipment,
received by your system.

Sets channel spacing for AM/I-M radio stations to the USA standard.

European

Sets channel spacing for AM/I-M radio to the European standard (if available).

NI SC

Sets video format for NISC monitors.

PAL

Sets video format for PAL monitors.

Normal

Sets the black level appropriate for most IVs.

Extended

Sets a black level that may be preferred for DVL) playback on some I Vs.

Normal

Provides a video output at the COMPOSII E and S-VIDEO connectors.

YPbPr

Provides component video output using the COMPOSII E and S-VIDEO connectors (component video adapter required).

Normal

Provides the correct output at the SPEAKEI,Z ZONE 1 connector for the new
Acoustimass ®module that came with your system. Always use "Normal" for
zone 1.

Legacy

Not used in zone 1 for this system.

Normal

Provides the correct output (variable level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector
for 8ose _ powered speaker systems, such as Acoustimass 5P and Acoustimass 20Ft
Provides the correct output (fixed level) at the SPEAKEI,Z ZONE 2 connector
for other Bose speakers that use the SA-1 LII-ES IYLE ®amplirier.

Send IR Commands:

Receive IR Commands:

luner Spacing:
Video Format:

Video Black Level:

Video Output:

Zone 1 Protocol:

Zone 2 Protocol:

Legacy

such as universal remotes, are

DVD

setup

submenu

I he BVD setup submenu lists options for how the BVD player should operate, including
Parental Control.

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Auto Select
Audio Irack:

Auto Subtitle:

DVD Autoplay:

Aspect Ratio:

Where applicable, system automatically
audio track when available on a BVL).

Off

Audio track must be selected manually.

DVD subtitles are automatically
muted.

Off

DVD subtitles are not displayed automatically.

DVD starts to play automatically
DVD player.

when it is loaded into the

Off

DVD is not started automatically

when loaded.

4:3

Image Format:

plays 5.1 channel

displayed when the audio is

If available, provides the 4:3 aspect ratio for standard IVs.

16:9

If available, provides the 16:9 aspect ratio for wide screen
I Vs.

Pan & Scan

Images are resized to fit a standard IV.

Letterbox

Images are resized to fit a wide screen I V.
If Aspect Ratio is 16:9, I_e
Format is not applicable and
the setting is automatically shown as "--".

Parental

control

setup

submenu

I he parental control submenu lists options for how to restrict access to certain DVL)s.
MenU]_em

_set#.'_g

I;_estrict Unrated
I itles:

On
Off'

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

Create/Change
Password:

....

Lists options for how to create a new password or to change
a current password.

Allowed I,Zatings: 1 to 8

Blocks access to DVDs rated higher than the limit. See
"Using parental controls" on page 15.

Remote

control

setup

submenu

I his menu allows you to program yoLIr LIFES IYLE ®reitlote to operate your IV, VCI,Zand
cable/satellite box.

I V luner

IV / VCI,Z/ AUX

Choose a device that selects the channel for
viewing.

IV Brand:

Brand1 / Brand2 / etc.

Chooses the IV brand.

I V Device Code:

Code1 / Code2 / etc.

Chooses the I1_code that the l V remote control Lises. Press 1"!/Power to test.

VCI_ Brand:

Brand1 / Brand2 / etc.

Chooses the VCI_ brand.

VCI_ Device Code:

Code1 / Code2 / etc.

Chooses the IFJcode that the VCI_ 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

AUX Device Code:

Code1 / Code2 / etc.

Chooses the I1_code that the remote control
of the AUX component uses. Press AUX
Power to test.

brand.

Changing

the house code settings
Each LIFES IYLE ®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 LIFESI YLE _ 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 15).

Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current
setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.

Note: DO NOT change ar G,other switch aetUnga Moving other switches may cause your
remote to not contro/ 5,our aystem.
3.

Replace the battery cover:

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

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

While holding the Store key, press any key on the remote control.
I he display will change to show the new house code to confirm recognition of the
new code:
NEW HOUSE(;ODE: _ _ _
New house code = 1 0 1 0
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 Lip,and 4 down.)

Release the Store key. Ihe system remains off.

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

Note: To ven:_,your a;,stem'_ house code, press Store while the system Lso,_..7he diaplsy
_,o. ,,,, ,0 ,,.e oe,J. oo o, ='w_,,c.e= ,-4.
Figure 15
M'n'_ufe

hoarse code

I-4o_iSecode switches (1-4).

Setting

up a second

listening

zone

Your LII-ESI YLE _ home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound
sources (such as CD, AM/I-M tuner, IAI_E, 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 Lip 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).
* I he appropriate LIFESIYLE _ system cable to connect the zone 2 speaker system to the
SPEAKEI,Z ZONES 2 connector on the rear panel of the media center.
* A second LIFES IYLE ®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

Figure 16

do I set up a second

remote

to control

zone

Remove the battery compartment

cover from the back side of' the zone 2 remote.

Locate miniature switches 5 through 9 (I-igure 16) and set them according to the table.

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

Re-install the battery compartment

cover back.

Set switches 1_4 to match the settings
of 1_4 in your ZONE 1 remote.

Set switches 5_9 For"ZONE 2.
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5
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Up

Down Down i Down
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Taking care of your LIFESTYLE"

system

Caring for yOLIrsystem 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 media 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.
- I he speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully,
if necessary.

Cleaning

discs

- Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints

and scratches (I-igure 17).

- Io remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, Llse 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.
- Io 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.

Replacing

the remote

control

batteries

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

Slide open the battery compartment

on the back of the remote {Figure 18).

Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and symbols on the batteries with the + and - markings inside the conlpartment.

Slide the battery conlpartment

cover back into place.

Figure 18
controf':b_t_des

batteries (4

,_,_ #

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ii

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Troubleshooting
Problem
System doesn't do anything

What to do
:*

•
•
No sound

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. I his allows the
unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.
increase the volume.
Check to see if MUlE 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 SI_EAKEI,ZZONE 1
jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass
module AUDIO INI_U I jack.
Check speaker connections.
lurn the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication
between the media center and the speakers.
Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct
source for the desired input.
Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray.
Connect the FM and AM antennas.

•

Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass

•
•

module is set to ON (I).

Problem

What to do

No sound from center
speaker

*
•

Ioo much sound from
center speaker
No sound from surround
speakers

Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.
Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Decrease the Center Channel setting in the Audio Setup menu. See "Making audio
adjustments" on page 31.

•
•

Select 5-speaker mode.
Press Surround +

•

Make SLire the video sound SOLirce is stereo and surround-encoded,
used (IV, VCI,Z,etc.) is stereo.

Surround speakers are too
loud

•
•

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).

I_emote control is inconsistent or does not work

Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). See "l,Zeplacing the remote control batteries"
on page 41.
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 "lhe remote control" on page 7.
Make sure the media center power cable is rirmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as
much as possible.
Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. See "(;hanging the
house code settings" on page 38.

•
•
•
•

System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically

•
•

Radio does not work
•

I he disc does not play
•
•
•
•
•

and the component

Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
LII-ES IYLE ®system.
See "Changing the house code settings" on page 38.
Make sure antennas are connected properly.
Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.
Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
AM antenna must be upright.
Move antennas farther from media center, I V, or other electronic equipment.
You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit.
After pressing the CL)/DVL) 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.
I he CD may be dirty. See "Cleaning discs" on page 40.
I he CD may be defective. Iry another CD.

Problem

What to do

FM sound is distorted

Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.

FM sound is noisy in surround mode

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

Sound is distorted

•
•

Make slim speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
RedLice the outpLit level from any external components connected to the media center.

No tape, CD, VCR, or IV
sound.

*
•
•

Check the connections.
Make sure the component is turned on.
Refer to the component owner's mamlal.

•

Enter a password of 2673 to access the parental controls and then create a
new password.

Media center display says:
NOT COI_NECIED

Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center
SPEAKEI ,_.ZONE 1 jack.

LIFESIYLE _ remote does
not control your I V, VCR,
cabledsatellite box, or
other external component,

Make sure correct codes are set. See "Programming your LIFESIYLE _ remote to control
your I V" on page 19.
Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. I he IFZemitters 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 the external II,Zemitter, included with your system, to the II,ZEMIl I ERjack on the
rear panel of the media center. See "Connecting the optional II,Zemitter cable" in your
LIFESTYLE _ installation Guide.

Your IV turns on and off
unexpectedly.

Reposition the I V on/off detector on the back of your I V.
* Ve[.[[_ythat the I V on/off detector is working properly by choosing TV Status in the
Settiag_._"_
menu. When you turn on your IV, the status line that reads, "l_]etected IV
Power: Off" should change to "Detected IV Power: On".

You forgot your password
{

Technical

hTformation
Media Center power pack power rating
USA/Canada: 120V ; 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC
International: 220-240V

1.1A

0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC

1.1A

Dual voltage: 115/230V " 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC ..............
1.1A
Speaker system power rating
USA/Canada: 100-120V
50/60 Hz 350W
International: 220-240V

; 50/60 Hz 350W

Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240W

50/60 Hz 350W

Media center inputs
IAPE: 2Vrms, maximum
AUX: 2Vrms, maximum
VCR: 2Vrms, maximum
I V: 2Vrms, maximum
DIGIIAL: SPDIF (1 each for IV, VCR, IAPE, and AUX)
COMPOSII E VIDEO: NISC or PAL format lVp.p with sync 75
S-VIDEO: LLiminance lVp.p, Chrominance

0.3Vp.p

Ol_l ICAL INPUh SPDIF digital, mapped to input
FM antenna: 75 Q
AM antenna: 12_H
I V SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing
Media center outputs
SPEAKEI,Z ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable
RECORD L and I_: Fixed audio
RECORD DIGIIAL: SPDIF
OPIICAL

OUIPUI!

SPDIF_ -15 to -21 dbm

COMPOSII E VIDEO: NISC or PAL lVp.p with sync 75 £_
S-VIDEO: LLiminance lVp.p, Chrominance
Component

0.3Vp.p

video: NISC or PAL lVp.p with sync on Y

Remote control range
65 ft (20 m)
Dimensions/Weights
Media Center:

15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H
(40.1 cmx 27.9 cmx 8.9 cm)

8.2 Ib (3.7 kg)

Cube speakers:

3.1" Wx 4.0" Dx 3.1" H
(7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm)

1.1 Ib (0.5 kg)

Acoustimass

8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H
(20.3 cmx 62.2 cmx 40.6 cm)

35.9 Ib (16.3 kg)

_ module:

Finish
Media center: Aluminum
Cube speakers: Polymer painted
Acoustimass

module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer

Accessories
For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional Bose _ powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose
customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.

Warranty
Your LIFESI YLE _ home entertainment system is covered by a transferable warranty. See your
warranty card for details. Please be sure to rill out the information section on the card and
mail it to Bose.

Contacting

customer

service

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

,<'2003 Bose CorporatFon The Mountain,
_ram_ngham MA 01701 9168 USA
269711 AM Rev 00 JN31014

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