Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE ® DVD-based home entertainment system. Through ® proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE systems design, it delivers supe- rior 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.
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Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs. Videostage ® 5 decoding circuitry – Proprietary Bose invention which gives you a five-chan- nel 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...
Controls and Indicators The remote control The advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere within most homes. Sim- ply press the desired button. You do not need to aim the remote at the media center. Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate. Move the remote a foot or two and try again.
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Controls and Indicators The remote control – continued System menu/navigation controls Displays or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded. Menu Mute Mute Displays the electronic program guide of TV listings. Guide SOURCE / INPUT Steps you back to a previous level in the settings menu for the current CD/DVD FM/AM Tape...
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Controls and Indicators The remote control – continued Playback controls Note: All playback controls, except Shuffle and Repeat , can also be used to control your VCR. See “Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your VCR” on page 19. Mute Mute Stops the disc player.
Controls and Indicators 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 1 Front panel door - lift up to open Display window Media center front DVD/CD tray...
Controls and Indicators Media center display window The media center display window shows you information about your system (Figure 2). Figure 2 Twenty characters display system messages and source-related information. Elements of the media center display SLEEP Lights up when the system sleep timer is on. ZONE-1 2 Lights up with either the 1 or the 2 to indicate the current zone.
General System Operation 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.
General System Operation Testing the TV 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.
Playing a Video DVD 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”...
Playing a Video DVD Basic DVD operations – cont. If you want to: Do this: Skip to the previous chapter … Press Chapter down twice. Channel Chapter Preset Track Repeat a chapter … While playing the chapter you want to repeat, press Repeat Search backward or forward …...
Playing an Audio CD Loading 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. 1.
Listening to AM/FM Radio Turning the radio on Press on the remote to select the radio tuner. If the system is off, this will also turn it on. FM/AM 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:...
Listening to AM/FM Radio Erasing a station preset 1. Lift up the media center door. 2. Using the remote, select the preset you want to erase. Erase 3. Press on the media center. The display shows, ERASE PRESET <number>? Erase again to delete the preset.
Playing External Sources Controlling external sources Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE ® system Installation Guide for connecting an exter- nal component. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. If you like, you can program your new LIFESTYLE ®...
Playing External Sources 7. Select VCR Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown. Power 8. Press VCR Power on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control to see if the VCR turns off. 9. If you cannot turn off your VCR, press to choose the next device code, and press the VCR Power button again.
Playing External Sources 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: 1.
Changing System Settings Using the settings menus To display the settings menu on your TV screen: Press the Settings button. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watching a DVD, you will ®...
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Changing System Settings To enter a submenu: When you see the Enter button symbol to the right of the selected item, that item has a sub- menu 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.
Changing System Settings Changing DVD play options 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. Figure 6 Settings (DVD) Settings The DVD Play options menu Mute Mute SOURCE / INPUT...
Changing System Settings Changing CD settings To change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected. Figure 7 shows you a map of the CD settings menu. Figure 7 Settings (CD) Settings The CD settings menu Mute Mute SOURCE / INPUT...
Changing System Settings Changing FM settings To change the FM settings, press the Settings button while the FM source is selected. Figure 8 shows you a map of the FM settings menu. Figure 8 Settings (FM) Settings The FM settings menu Mute Mute SOURCE / INPUT...
Changing System Settings Changing AM settings To change the AM settings, press the Settings button while the AM source is selected. Figure 9 shows you a map of the AM settings menu. Figure 9 Settings (AM) Settings The AM settings menu Mute Mute SOURCE / INPUT...
Changing System Settings Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings To change the settings for the TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE source, press the Settings button while one of these sources is selected. Figure 10 shows you a map of the settings menu when one of these sources is selected.
Changing System Settings Making audio adjustments You can make some audio adjustments for each source individually. Figure 11 shows you how to get to the Audio Setup menu: 1. Press the Settings button. A menu of the available settings for the current source will be displayed on your TV screen.
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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. This 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 fill the room.
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Changing System Settings Figure 12 Status example: DVD audio Settings: Audio Setup (DVD) setup settings Movie EQ: Audio Volume: 55 Range Compression: Mute: OFF Zone: 1 Mono Decoding: Room: A Speakers: 5 Center Channel: Surround: +3 Audio Status: Custom Equalization: Treble Compensation: 0 Bass Compensation: Displays information about volume and other...
Changing System Settings Changing the system setup Press the Settings button to open the Settings menu on your TV screen. Using the down arrow button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight) System Setup. Press the Enter button to display the System Setup menu. This section explains each item in the setup menu in detail.
Provides the correct output (variable level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for Bose ® powered speaker systems, such as Acoustimass 5P and Acousti- mass 20P. Legacy Provides the correct output (fixed level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector for other Bose speakers that use the SA-1 LIFESTYLE ® amplifier.
Changing System Settings DVD setup submenu The DVD setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including Parental Control. Menu Item Settings What each setting does Auto Select Where applicable, system automatically plays 5.1 channel Audio Track: audio track when available on a DVD.
Changing System Settings Remote control setup submenu This menu allows you to program your LIFESTYLE ® remote to operate your TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. Menu Item Settings What each setting does TV Tuner TV / VCR / AUX Choose a device that selects the channel for viewing.
Reference Changing the house code settings Each LIFESTYLE ® 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 LIFESTYLE ® system, you can easily set a new house code for your system and its remote control(s) by doing the following: 1.
® 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 do I set up a second remote to control zone 2? 1.
Reference Taking care of your LIFESTYLE ® system Caring for your system 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. •...
Reference Replacing the remote control batteries Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17). 2. Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and –...
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Reference Problem What to do No sound from center • Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends. speaker • Select 3- or 5-speaker mode. Too much sound from • Decrease the Center Channel setting in the Audio Setup menu. See “Making audio center speaker adjustments”...
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Reference Problem What to do FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. FM sound is noisy in sur- • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker round mode mode to minimize noise. Sound is distorted •...
Reference Technical information Media Center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W Media center inputs TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum AUX: 2Vrms, maximum VCR: 2Vrms, maximum TV: 2Vrms, maximum DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX) COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1V with sync 75...
Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Contacting customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.
If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose® dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system.
Cables and accessories The following items are included with your system. Figure 2 Cab/es and accessories Cables and accessories included with your system included with your system Surround speaker cables Surround speaker cables Front speaker cables Front speaker cables Stereo audio cable Stereo audio cable Component video adapter Component video adapter...
TV screen. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room conditions and personal preference.
Figure 4 Left Right Acoustimass® front Center front module Speaker placement and Speaker placement and reflection rays Left Left Right Right surround surroldncl surround surrounc] Center speaker placement The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the pic- The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the pic- ture.
) Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches (45 em) from the TV ., Place the Acoustimass module so that the grille with the Bose® emblem faces into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the sound output or creating too much bass.
If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of your nal audio and/or video cables to connect all af your cable connections. If you need addi components, see your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Refer to the Bose address list components, see your dealer or call se@ customer service.
(connecting + to and -- to -). To purchase extension cables, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bosif' customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. Making a two-wire speaker connection...
Making a plug-in cable speaker connection In a plug-in cable connection (Figure 8), the positive and negative wires are oriented to ensure In a plug-in cable connection (Figure 8), the positive and negative wires are oriented to ensure proper polarity. proper polarity.
center Connecting the Acoustimass® module the media Connect the Acoustimass module to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 10). ) N@'I;@): Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side facing up) into the SPEAKER ZONES jack labeled "1"...
Connecting the antennas The rear panel of the media center provides connections for AM and FM antennas (Figure 11). The rear panel of the media center ~r~vi~~~ connections far AM and FM an&nnas (Figure 1 I). 8e sure to unwrap the bundled antenna wires and straighten them as much as possible to Be sure to unwrap the ~un~l~~ a~~~~n~ wires and ~~r~i~h~~n “Ihem as much as possible to ensure the best reception.
Connecting your TV the system The media center provides audio and video connections for your TV. See Figure 12. Making audio connections Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your TV to the land R TV audio inputs on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 12).
To make component video connections, you will need video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, To make component video connections, you will need video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks and the Bose® component video adapter (Figure 13). This adapter plugs into the and Pr jacks and the osea component video adapter (Figure 13)* This adapter plugs into the S-VIDEO and COMPOSITE outputs.
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If your cable/satellite box did not come with the stereo audio and video cables required to connect to your LIFESTYLE!" system, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. The rear panel of the media center provides audio and video connections for your cable/sat- ellite box.
Installing the TV on/off detector (optional) The TV on/off detector senses whether your TV is on or off. This enables the media center to The TV on/off detector senses whether your TV is on or off. This enables th automatically switch the TV on, as needed, when another video source (DVD, cable/satellite au~~ma~i~ally switch the T!f on, as needed, when another video source (D box, etc.) is selected.
Making the temporary headset connection before connecting power Plug the special headset connector into the AUX jacks on the rear of the media center (Figure 17). This is for temporary use during steps for "Finishing the installation" on page 21. Figure 17 Headset connection for use in the final setup steps...
!Figure 19 Power connection of the ten ter media media center Power supply CAUTiON: For dual voltage units, make sure the voltage setting on the bottom of the media s For dual voltage units, make swre the voltage setting on the bottom of the media center power supply matches the local power rating.
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Finishing the installation Included with your system is a small carton containing two setup discs and a special headset. pepnlx!l rnoA ure~sk ~~EX.LE uo&m kiu!u!e$us=, dn@s s3s!p Ie!Dads ‘FWX?aq Figure 21 Contents the small car- Setup Disc 1 verifies that your system's speakers are connected correctly and ensures complete performance from your new system.
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Using alternate connections system The following describes alternate ways to connect your VCR and TV to your UFESTYLI? home entertainment system. To play VCR audio (not TV audio) through your system Connect the VqR audio outputs to the TV or VCR inputs of the media center as in Figure 1 on page 5, but do not connect the TV audio outputs.
play TV audio through your system with VCR audio fed the TV Connect the VCR audio outputs to the audio inputs of the TV. Connect the TV audio outputs Connect the VCR audio outputs ta the audio inputs of the TV. Connect the TV audio outputs to the TV inputs on the media center.
Your primary listening area is set up 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).
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Connecting other playback equipment Other playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX inputs on the rear panel of the media center. AUX input connections CD changer or other playback equipment Using digital audio connections If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has electrical digital audio connections, you may connect them to the media center using the corresponding DIGITAL connector.
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. ee the address and For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the address and phone number list provided with your system. phone number list provided with your system.
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Date of birth (month/year) of the other adults and children in your household: 7.0 161'M speakers NEW 1. Return product with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer to a Bose Service 24. 0 Lifestyle® 35 entertainment system NEW...