If The Remote Does Not Work As You Expect; The Media Center - Bose LIFESTYLE 38 Operating Manual

Controls and Capabilities

The media center

Figure 1
Front view of the media
center
Figure 2
Sample of information that
appears on the media
center display
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If the remote does not work as you expect

If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to
change batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them,
refer to "Replacing the remote control batteries" on page 51
In some buildings, you may experience "dead spots" where the remote control will not
operate effectively. If this happens, move the remote a foot or two and try again. Also make
sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center (and contains the remote
antenna) is stretched to its full length and is separated from other power cords. If these
efforts do not work, move the media center a few feet to a location where it provides a better
response.
If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning "dead spots," above do not work,
you may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose
to the address list included with the system.
The disc tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media center.
To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).
An IR signal emitter, located below the media center controls, enables you to control other
components using the LIFESTYLE
a clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.
Front panel door – lifts up
Disc tray
Display window
The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is
playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2).
When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal infor-
mation that does not fit in the two lines available.
® customer service to request one, refer
® remote. Avoid blocking that emitter, so its signal will have
Display window
Controls
IR emitter
Headphone jack
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