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Bose LIFESTYLE Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 LIFESTYLE ® DVD Home Entertainment Systems Operating Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet enclosed in the shipping carton. ©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    38 or 48 system features ....® Listening to your stored music (available on LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems, only) ..
  • Page 4 Bose link remote switch settings ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ® Thank you for purchasing a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE ® systems design, this elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming. What discs you can play The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos: •...
  • Page 6 SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc and a music format for CD audio and ® ® high-resolution digital audio stored on a CD-sized disc. The new Bose LIFESTYLE systems (with which this guide is included) play the CD-compatible portion of such discs, identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc.

  • Page 7: Controls And Capabilities

    Note: Not all of the buttons shown on the remote at the left are needed for all systems. Several, which are for use with a Lifestyle 38 or 48 system, only, our shown within a gray outline. Power and mute Turns the system on and off.

  • Page 8: Menu And Program Selection

    Controls and Capabilities Menu and program selection ® Enters the library of stored CDs on LIFESTYLE 38 & 48 systems only. Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source. Enters or exits the System menu. Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.

  • Page 9: Play Options

    ™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Over- rides other stored CD modes. Available with LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems only. Queues up and plays stored CD music of a style similar to the current track. Plays the tracks from a specific CD when it is pressed just before pressing the number keys for that stored CD.

  • Page 10: If The Remote Does Not Work As You Expect

    If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning “dead spots,” above do not work, you may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose ® customer service to request one, refer to the address list included with the system.
  • Page 11 Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing. Track Shows when a track is playing. Shows when CD tracks are being copied to the harddisk on a LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 Storing systems only. Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.

  • Page 12: Component Or Progressive Scan: Activating Your Selection

    38 or 48 system includes a breakthrough new feature: the uMusic ™ ® intelligent playback system. Enabled through proprietary Bose technology, it transforms your system into a virtual DJ, capable of playing a continuous stream of the music you most enjoy.

  • Page 13: What You Can Listen To While Storing Cds

    (using the CD player, or Stored as the source), or you can replace that CD with a DVD and watch a video. ® • If your setup includes a Bose link network, you can continue to listen to the system in other rooms, too.

  • Page 14: Take Advantage Of The Music Databases Inside

    Note: Sending in your product registration card, included with the system, is very important if you want to receive database updates. Be sure to fill out the card and return it to Bose. Beyond just storing this data for your use, however, the system also allows you to edit it to better reflect your associations with the music.

  • Page 15: How Much Time To Allow For Storing Cds

    (about 5 minutes per disc, with allowance to insert and eject each disc) For system to complete the processing of 10 discs: 6 hours, while the system is turned off. How many CDs you can store Using a LIFESTYLE ® 38 system: approximately 200 hours of music or well over 200 CDs ®...

  • Page 16: System Performance

    Select the source. Turn the source on (if it is an external component). ® You can use your LIFESTYLE remote control to do all of that, once you have set it to operate the TV and other components. To watch video Your installation choices may require some activation settings, as indicated below.

  • Page 17: To Adjust What You See Or Hear

    System Performance To adjust what you see or hear • For changes to a particular source: - Press the Settings menu button on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. - To see your choices on the TV, be sure you have the TV on and its Video Input is set for the media center.

  • Page 18: Listening To Your Stored Music

    System Performance Listening to your stored music (available on LIFESTYLE ® 38 and 48 systems, only) Press to select the stored music source. If the system is off, this will turn it on to the Added page for FedX ™...

  • Page 19: Enjoy The Added Functionality Provided By Presets

    P R E S E T CD : 1 2 5 If you have previously stored CDs, you can use this preset for now: Press the Stored button on your LIFESTYLE ® remote. Check the media center display to see what play mode is selected.

  • Page 20: Respond Actively To Speed Up The Learning Process

    Use the Music Library to search, play, or browse your collection ® Imagine: While using your LIFESTYLE 38 or 48 system, you hear music — on FM, or perhaps the score of a movie — and suddenly you think of another cut you want to hear. You know you own it, though the name eludes you.
  • Page 21 System Performance Figure 4 LIBRARY GENRE: Music Library as it appears on the media center display 1 PRESET ALL GENRES • Information on the display and the TV screen changes as you move around and make selections. Figure 5 Selection Music Library on screen Items list Summary...

  • Page 22: No Need To Search If You Just Want Info

    You can use this button whenever you are in the uMusic system, regardless of the play mode: Whole CD, CD#, Playlist, and Similar. Playing a DVD The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control unless otherwise indicated.

  • Page 23: Using Parental Controls

    System menu. To learn more about parental controls, refer to “To set the restriction level and passwords” on page 45. Note: Refer to“Troubleshooting” on page 53 if you have trouble with a password. Loading and playing a CD The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control unless otherwise indicated.

  • Page 24: Using The Radio

    “How to see your options” on page 32. Using the radio ® The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Press to select the radio tuner and turn it on if the system was off. This tunes to the FM or AM station that was last selected.

  • Page 25: Using The Headphones Jack

    Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted. Using the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE ® system automatically in 10 to 90 min- utes, depending on the time you select.

  • Page 26: Controiling External Sources

    (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front ® of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE remote is set to control. This allows you to turn on other sources in the room and make basic selections from them, whether they are connected to the media center or to the TV.
  • Page 27 TV Device Code • Move right to select the first code. ® • Press the TV On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press that button again. If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.
  • Page 28 In that case, leave the TV power set to Manual. That means you must turn your TV on using its power button or with the LIFESTYLE ® remote (when it is set to do so).

  • Page 29: For Cable/Satellite Control

    • From the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Device Code • Move right to select the first code. • Press the CBL/SAT On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE ® remote. Press that button again. If the Cable or Satellite box turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.

  • Page 30: For Vcr (Or Dvr) Control

    VCR Device Code • Move right to select the first code. ® • Press the VCR On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press that button again. If the VCR or DVR turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.

  • Page 31: Designating One Video Tuner

    AUX Device Code • Move right to select the first code. ® • Press the Play or Channel/Track up button on the LIFESTYLE remote control If the component responds, press other buttons to make sure important functions on the component also work.

  • Page 32: Changing Source Settings

    With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each source becomes second nature. Just try it and see. How to see your options To seethe settings, you must first select the source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control, press the Settings button to enter the menu.

  • Page 33: How To Change The Settings

    Changing Source Settings How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changes by using the selection buttons shown: On the display or the screen, the same actions apply: •...

  • Page 34: Tuner Setting Options (Fm Or Am Radio)

    Changing Source Settings Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio) There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for each. Two of the attibutes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM.. Default Setting;...

  • Page 35: Stored Cds Setting Options

    Changing Source Settings Stored CDs setting options added this page for FedX To get into the Stored CD Settings menu, you must have CD tracks stored in the system. Then select Stored as the source.. Stored Default Setting; Features Options Effect of this Setting uMusic Preset 1 (or last selected) Varies with selection of a different preset...

  • Page 36: Dvd Setting Options

    Changing Source Settings DVD setting options To get into the DVD settings menu, you must have a DVD disc in the CD/DVD tray before you select the source. Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set in the Audio options of the System menu.

  • Page 37: Tv Setting Options (For Vcr, Cbl-Sat, And Aux)

    Changing Source Settings TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX) The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate setting menus for those sources. Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio in the Video options of the System menu.

  • Page 38: Using System Menus

    TV turned on and the Video input on the TV set for the media center. ® Then, press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. The menu appears with Audio selected, showing a preview of the audio features.

  • Page 39: Audio Options

    Using System Menus Audio options ® Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of audio features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 16 Audio preview...
  • Page 40 To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on how to use this process, refer to “Finishing the installation” in your LIFESTYLE ® Installation Guide.

  • Page 41: Video Options

    Using System Menus Video options ® Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 17 Important Note:...

  • Page 42: Media Center Options

    Using System Menus Media center options ® Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of media center features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 18...

  • Page 43: Remote Control Options

    Effect of this Setting Teach IR Commands System does not send out IR commands for use by another remote. System sends out IR commands, in response to when the LIFESTYLE ® remote RF signals, to teach another remote to operate the system.

  • Page 44: Dvd Lock Options

    Using System Menus DVD lock options ® Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 20...

  • Page 45: To Set The Restriction Level And Passwords

    Press the Down arrow or Enter or button to move into an active display of submenus, which looks different from the preview screen. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password blanks. Press Enter to register your choice.

  • Page 46: Stored Cd Data Options

    Using System Menus Stored CD data options added pages 43-46 for FedX Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of Stored CD features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.

  • Page 47: Using The Edit Screen

    Using System Menus File composer As no default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen (Shown only if genre is Classical) Editing will overwrite varied composer data May require confirmation of genre May reflect any edits made to composer Performers no default;...
  • Page 48 To save the text: Move to the Done bar at the top right of the screen. Press Enter to confirm completion and leave the Edit Screen. Or, to leave the System menu altogether, press the Exit button on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control.

  • Page 49: Reference

    Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the switches inside the remote battery case may be changed as needed, too. Additional remotes for use in other rooms may need their switches changes, too. For that, refer to “Bose link remote switch settings” on page 51.

  • Page 50: Other Switches

    The first stream, which serves the Main room where the media center is located, can also be selected in other rooms with speakers. For one or more rooms, you can choose another stream from an entirely different source, for true independence. Capable of supplying up to 15 rooms with Bose ® sound, one LIFESTYLE ®...

  • Page 51: Bose Link To Assured Compatibility

    ® One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi- tional room. For bigger plans, the Bose link network connects all the pieces. It offers a variety of Bose sys- tems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers of consistent quality for your other rooms.

  • Page 52: Taking Care Of Your Lifestyle

    Reference ® Taking care of your LIFESTYLE system Caring for your system may include: • Cleaning the system’s enclosures • Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs • Replacing the remote control batteries Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Acoustimass module, and the power pack and power cord are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. •...

  • Page 54: Contacting Customer Service

    Enter a the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then your password create a new password. Contacting customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Technical information Media center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC...

  • Page 56: Stored Cds Log

    Reference Stored CDs Log Note: Using a pencil to enter data below makes it easy to replace titles as you add or remove CDs. Album Title Artist/Composer Optional Notes...
  • Page 57 Album Title Artist/Composer Optional Notes...
  • Page 58 Reference...
  • Page 61 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 274397 AM Rev.00 JN000393...

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