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Bose LIFESTYLE 18 series II Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide...
  • Page 2 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 Unpub- lished Works.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Where to find... Introduction ..............Welcome ..............Types of discs you can play ........... Check for region number compatibility ........Glossary of audio terms ............Capabilities and Controls ............The remote control ............If the remote does not work as you expect ........
  • Page 4 ..........Replacing the remote control batteries ........Changing house code settings ..........Setting up a second room with sound ........... Bose ® link: the key to assured compatibility ........Taking care of your LIFESTYLE ®system ......... Limited warranty ............Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome 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. Types of discs you can play...
  • Page 6 Videostage ®5 - Bose ® 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.

  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    The remote control The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE ®system works from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim the remote at the media center. Power and mute Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used. Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms).
  • Page 8 Menu and program selection Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source. Settings Enters or exits the System menu. Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded. Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box. DVD Nenu Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite pro- vides that option).

  • Page 9: 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 Las_ may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose _*customer service to request one, refer to the address list included with the system.

  • Page 10: The Media Center

    The media center The CD/DVD 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 under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo- nents using the LIFESTYLE ®remote.

  • Page 11: Activating Component Or Progressive Scan Connections

    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 information that does not fit in the two lines available.

  • Page 12: Making It All Work Together Smoothly

    Making it all work together smoothly By pressing any source button on the LIFESTYLE ®remote control, you can turn on the sys- tem and select that source at the same time. Or, press the 0n/0ffbutton on the remote control or on the media center control panel. This turns the system on to the source that was last used.

  • Page 13: System Operation

    To adjust what you see or hear • For changes to a particular source: Press the Settings 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 14: Control Options

    Control options Do this: If you want to: Press (Z). Pause a DVD movie ... Press (_) again or (_). Resume play ... Press C_ once. Then press (_ to continue playing Stop a DVD movie ... from where the movie stopped. Or, press C_ twice to stop and reset.

  • Page 15: Control Options

    Control options Do this: If you want to: Pause a CD ... Press (_. Press (_ or (_. Resume play of paused CD ... Press (_. Press _ to restart at the beginning Stop a CD ... of the CD. Clear continuously scrolling track Press and hold _ until the display changes.

  • Page 16: Using The Radio

    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. Changing stations Do this;...

  • Page 17: Using The Headphone Jack

    To remove a station preset Tune to the preset number you want to remove. Then follow the step below: • On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: XX ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. The removal is then completed. To reassign a preset to a different station Tune to the station preferred.

  • Page 18: Controlling External Sources

    Using your LIFESTYLE ®remote with other components You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite boxes, using your LIFESTYLE ®remote control. You can also designate one of these compo- nents as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation. Your LIFESTYLE ®system includes an infrared (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE ®remote is set to control.
  • Page 19 Identify the TV brand: • From the RemoteControloptions in the System menu, select "IV Brand (Figure 5). • Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand for your TV. • Press Entertoselect that brand. Figure 5 TVbrand selection Choose the device code:...
  • Page 20 Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed: • Move up to the System menu categories and over to Video (Figure 6}. • From the Videooptions, select TV Power. • Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select one of the two below: -Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European style SCART connector) -Euro Connector (for TV models that use a SCART connector) •...

  • Page 21: For Cable/Satellite Control

    For cable/satellite control While you can set the LIFESTYLE _ remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below. The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should desig- nate.

  • Page 22: For Vcr (Or Dvr) Control

    For VCR (or DVR) control The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both. If you have both a VCR and a DVR, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide more control options.

  • Page 23: Designating One Video Tuner

    Follow the process below: Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then using the LIFESTYLE ®remote control, press the AUX source button and continue: Identify the device: •...

  • Page 24: Changing Source Settings

    Making adjustments to a particular source While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust- ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly. For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with features appropriate to that source.

  • Page 25: How To Change The 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 26: Tuner Setting Options (Fm Or Am Radio)

    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 attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM. Default Setting; (or AM) Features Options...

  • Page 27: Dvd Setting Options

    setting options To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the source. Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu. Default Setting;...

  • Page 28: Tv Setting Options (For Vcr, Cbl-Sat, And Aux)

    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 settings menus for these sources. Four attributes (shown in itafic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Videooptions of the System menu.

  • Page 29: Using System Menus

    Making system adjustments Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.

  • Page 30: Audio Options

    -14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction. (-9 to +6) Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration. Audio Processing Automatic Standard Bose ® processing applied. (Movie EQ, Range Compression, User Adjustable Processing options available in Source Settings menus. Mono Decoding) TV Analog Input Level Normal Standard signal level (loudness).
  • Page 31 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase b utton iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii on the media center controls. Expansion protocol Bose ®link Communicates only with Bose ®link networked products. Change this only if instructed in Legacy Communicates only with older Bose products. the owner's guide supplied with your Bose ®link remote control.

  • Page 32: Video Options

    Video options Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features. Press the Enter b utton to move into an active display of submenus. Figure Important Note: DO NOT change settings for Component Videopreview video or Progressive scan in the System menu.

  • Page 33: Media Center Options

    Media center options Press the System b utton on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of media center features. Press the Enter b utton to move into an active display of submenus. Figure Media Center preview Default Settings;...

  • Page 34: Remote Control Opitons

    Remote control options Press the System b utton on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of remote control features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure Remote Control preview Default Settings;...

  • Page 35: Dvd Lock Options

    DVD Lock options Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE _*remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock choices. Press the Enter b utton to move into an active display of submenus. Figure DVD Lock Menu Default Setting;...
  • Page 36 Parental Control MPAA Audience Setting Rating Restriction None NC-1 7 Adult audiences Mature audiences Mature teenage audiences PG-13 Teenage audiences Mature young audiences Most audiences General For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos rated above PG-13.

  • Page 37: 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. Additional remotes for use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to "Bose ®link remote switch settings" on page 39.

  • Page 38: Setting Up A Second Room With Sound

    Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE ®system can fill your entire living space with music.

  • Page 39: Bose ®Link: The Key To Assured Compatibility

    Bose ®link: the key to assured compatibility One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi- tional room. As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the Bose ®link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent...

  • Page 40: Taking Care Of Your Lifestyle ®System

    Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE ®home theater system is covered by a transferable 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.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn't Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power cord do anything is inserted securely into the 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 ®...

  • Page 42: Contacting Customer Service

    Enter 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 43: Accessories

    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. Technical...
  • Page 44 Better sound through researoh_ @2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 274397 AM Rev.00 CCM-000393...

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