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- Page 1 Lifestyle V-Class ® H O M E T H E A T E R S Y S T E M S Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation ™...
- Page 2 English TAB 2 TAB 3 AFETY NFORMATION Please read this Owner’s Guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical...
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Page 3: For Your Records
Dealer name:__________________________ Dealer phone:_____________________ Purchase date:____________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setting the audio delay compensation ... 31 Changing the HDMI Image View... 31 Controlling a cable or satellite box ...32 Programming the Bose remote to turn the cable or satellite box on or off... 32 Using the remote to change channels ... 33 Changing the HDMI Image View... -
Page 5: Able Of
Changing the HDMI Image View ... 35 About the HDMI video resolution... 35 Setting up to view videotapes ... 36 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR 36 About the HDMI video resolution... 37 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source ... 38 ®... -
Page 6: Installation
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Welcome Thank you for choosing a Bose ® Lifestyle home theater system. This elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming. Your system features: • HDMI connectivity • The ability to up-convert video ®... -
Page 7: Setup And Demonstrations Dvd
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Setup and Demonstrations DVD The Setup and Demonstrations DVD is a valuable resource for setup information and content that demonstrates the capability of your Lifestyle We encourage you to view the DVD immediately after you ®... -
Page 8: First Power-Up
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION First Power-Up After you connect your Lifestyle ® system to your TV and DVD player using the Setup Guide, you are ready to apply power. 1. Turn on the TV and Lifestyle ® system. The first time you apply power to your Lifestyle tem, you are guided through a sequence of menus. -
Page 9: What To Do Next
2. Select the DVD player by pressing Lifestyle ® remote. 3. Turn your DVD player on and insert the Bose Setup and Demonstrations DVD. TAB 6 The Setup and Demonstrations DVD should begin playing. If not, press the PLAY button on the DVD remote control. -
Page 10: Tab Tab Tab 6Italiano Tab 5 Tab
® setup. If you have already completed the ADAPTiQ audio ® calibration system process using the Bose Setup and Demonstrations DVD please go on to the next section, “Carton inventory” on page 8. A special headset, pictured in Figure 3, can be found in the Essentials kit. - Page 11 English TAB 2 TAB 3 If you are applying power to your Lifestyle first time, see “First Power-Up” on page 4. To run the ADAPTiQ ® audio calibration system process, complete the following steps: 1. In the System menu Setup tab (see Figure 4), move to the ADAPTiQ item by pressing the down arrow.
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Page 12: Carton Inventory
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Carton inventory Now that you have unpacked your system, please save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting. Fi gu re 5 System parts ❏ Media center ❏ Display ❏ Power Supply ❏... -
Page 13: Cables And Accessories
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Cables and accessories Verify that the items in Figure 6 are supplied. Cables needed to get your system operational are included. Accessories such as antennas, SCART connector Fi gu re 6 Cables and accessories ❏ Remote control and ❏... -
Page 14: Placing The Media Center And Display
® local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the carton. Rotate the top cube of each speaker array toward the wall or another hard surface to create reflected sound. -
Page 15: Placing The Center Speaker
Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces such as marble, glass, or highly polished wood. To reduce the possibility of movement, Bose recommends that you attach the included rubber speaker feet to the bottom of the speakers. -
Page 16: Placing The Front Left And Right Speakers
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Placing the center speaker • Place the center speaker directly above or below the vertical center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible (see Figure 8). • If you are placing the center speaker directly on the top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface of the speaker. - Page 17 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Placing the Acoustimass Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its top, or bottom). Place the Acoustimass ® module: • At the same end of the room as the front speakers. •...
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Page 18: Making Antenna Connections
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Making antenna connections The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 10). The FM connector may be used with an Not e: outdoor antenna. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. -
Page 19: Installing The Tv On/Off Sensor
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Installing the TV on/off sensor The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV when another video source (DVD, cable/ satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you must turn on your TV separately. - Page 20 TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION 3. Using the remote control that came with your TV, turn on your TV. ® 4. Using the Lifestyle remote control, press System. 5. To move right to the Setup right arrow then press ENTER. 6. Move down to TV Power by pressing the down arrow, then press ENTER.
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Page 21: Using A Scart Adapter (Europe Only)
English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 6 NSTALLATION Using a SCART adapter (Europe only) The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using five connectors as show below. Fi gu re 12 SCART composite video connections... -
Page 22: Connecting The Audio From Your Tv
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Connecting the audio from your TV You may want to connect a source component, such as a camcorder or game console, directly to your TV. To play the audio from that source through your Lifestyle you must connect the audio coming out of the TV to the ®... - Page 23 English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 6 NSTALLATION Fi gu re 13 Audio connection between the TV and media center...
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Page 24: Using The Ir Emitter
TAB 6Italiano NSTALLATION Using the IR emitter IR emitters enable the system to control source devices even if they are in a cabinet, on multiple shelves, or hidden away. You should place an IR emitter on every device that you want to control using the Lifestyle To use an IR emitter with one device 1. - Page 25 4. Using the supplied adhesive pads, attach the emitters to the devices. You can use up to four IR emitters with the system. Not e: If you need additional IR emitter extenders, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. TAB 6 Fi gu re 1 5 IR emitters positioned on device front panel ®...
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Page 26: Ontrols And Ndicators
The buttons on the top of the display control the basic ® Lifestyle system functions. On/Off Turns the power on or off. When Bose enabled, pressing and holding turns off all zones. (See “Setting up a second room with sound” on page 53.) Steps through the available source selections. -
Page 27: The Remote Control
English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 6 ONTROLS AND NDICATORS ® The remote control Fi gu re 1 7 Lifestyle system remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from almost anywhere in your home. There is no need to aim the remote at the display. - Page 28 TAB 3 Power and source selection buttons On/Off – Turns the Lifestyle and off, selecting the last used source at turn-on. When Bose pressing and holding turns off all zones. (See “Setting up a second room with sound” on page 53.) •...
- Page 29 English TAB 2 TAB 3 • DVD – Selects the source device plugged into the DVD connectors. Turns ® your Lifestyle system on if it was off. • On/Off – Turns the DVD on and off. • AUX – Selects the source device plugged into the AUX connectors.
- Page 30 TAB 6Italiano ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Tune Up/Down • Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency. • Select the next or previous item in a menu list. Enter – Confirm the selection of a menu item. Arrow Keys – Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.
- Page 31 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Play mode and numeric buttons Stop • Stops music (except FM/AM) or video play. • For DVDs and VCDs only, the system inserts a bookmark where the disc stopped (if your player supports this feature), so you can resume play from that point.
- Page 32 TAB 6Italiano ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Record • Activates recording on a recording device. Shuffle • Randomly plays music from a CD. Pressing again cancels repeat. • Moves back a few seconds on your DVR. Numeric Keys – Select the radio station preset, DVD chapter, CD track, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers...
- Page 33 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Special function buttons List – Activates the A, B, C, and Favorites buttons at the bottom of the remote when a DVR is the source. Makes a selection from List A. Makes a selection from List B. Makes a selection from List C.
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Page 34: Operation
TAB 6Italiano PERATION Watching TV ® Your Lifestyle system works with many different types of TVs, from standard definition to Digital High- Definition TV (HDTV). This section shows you how to ® set up your Lifestyle system remote control to work with your particular brand of TV, then configure the sensor so your TV automatically turns on when you press the On/Off button on the remote. -
Page 35: Selecting The Tv Screen Shape
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Selecting the TV screen shape The shape of your TV screen is either Normal or ® Widescreen (Figure 1). The Lifestyle set to display an image on a widescreen-shaped TV. If your TV is the normal shape, you should adjust the ®... -
Page 36: Controlling A Cable Or Satellite Box
Lifestyle system, you can set up the remote as the single point of control for your subscription service. ® Programming the Bose remote to control the cable or satellite box Setting up the remote to control the cable or satellite box involves selecting the correct cable or satellite box code. -
Page 37: Using The Remote To Change Channels
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Using the remote to change channels If you want the remote to change the channels on your cable or satellite box when you are watching TV: ® 1. To display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV, press System. -
Page 38: Controlling Dvd Playback
TAB 6Italiano PERATION Controlling DVD playback Once your DVD player is connected to the Lifestyle ® system, you can set up the Lifestyle control the DVD player. Programming the Lifestyle ® remote to con- trol the DVD player Setting up the remote to control the DVD player involves selecting the correct DVD code, then setting the DVD to turn on automatically when your Lifestyle system is turned on. -
Page 39: Changing The Hdmi Image View
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Changing the HDMI Image View You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are ® output from your Lifestyle system) by pressing the Image View button on the remote. See “Controlling the (HDMI) Image View”... -
Page 40: Setting Up To View Videotapes
Setting up to view videotapes Once your VCR is connected to your Lifestyle you can set up the remote to control the VCR and start watching videotapes. Programming the Bose ® remote to control the VCR Setting up the remote to control the VCR involves... -
Page 41: About The Hdmi Video Resolution
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Changing the HDMI Image View You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are ® output from your Lifestyle system) by pressing the Image View button on the remote. See “Controlling the (HDMI) Image View”... -
Page 42: Setting Up An Auxiliary (Aux) Source
Lifestyle remote should control most of the functions of that source. ® Programming the Bose remote to control the AUX device Setting up the remote to control the AUX device involves selecting the correct AUX device code, then setting the AUX device to turn on automatically when ®... -
Page 43: About The Hdmi Video Resolution
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Changing the HDMI Image View You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are ® output from your Lifestyle system) by pressing the Image View button on the remote. See “Controlling the (HDMI) Image View”... -
Page 44: Controlling The (Hdmi) Image View
TAB 6Italiano PERATION Controlling the (HDMI) Image View You can specify how you want certain display formats that ® are output from your Lifestyle system to appear on your HDTV screen by pressing the Image View button on the remote. This button has an effect only when your ®... - Page 45 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Ta b le 1 Image view choices with a 4:3 aspect ratio input signal Image View Normal Vertical black bars are added to the left and right ends of the screen. (default) A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the Zoom dashed lines) is scaled up to fit the screen.
- Page 46 TAB 6Italiano PERATION Ta b le 2 Image view choices with a 16:9 input signal Image View Normal Signal is unchanged. (default) A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed line) is scaled up to enlarge Zoom the overall picture.
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Page 47: Changing The Hdmi Video Resolution
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Changing the HDMI video resolution ® Your Lifestyle system transmits video at a resolution of 720p to your HDTV. Occasionally, you may want to change to a different resolution. For example, if your HDTV is capable of displaying a 1080p source signal, you could change to a 1080p resolution. -
Page 48: Listening To The Radio
TAB 6Italiano PERATION Listening to the radio To listen to the radio, press the FM or AM button to select the tuner and turn it on. To manually tune a station, press the Tune Up or Tune Down button To quickly tune to a station, press one of the preset buttons. -
Page 49: Headphone Listening
English TAB 2 TAB 3 Setting the coaxial audio source One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors ® on the back of the Lifestyle media center is assigned to the DVD player. The other connector, labeled “Assignable,” can be assigned to “None, TV, VCR, CBL·SAT or AUX.”... - Page 50 TAB 6Italiano PERATION Ta b le 3 Settings options Default Setting Features For TV, CBL•SAT, DVD, VCR, AUX: 5 VIDEO (5 AUDIO 2, 3) 2-3-5 speakers For FM/AM: (2, 3) (-10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, Surround -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6) (-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, Center Channel...
- Page 51 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Default Setting Features Audio Delay (not available on (0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) FM·AM) Movie EQ (not available on (On) FM·AM) Range Compression (not available on (Off) FM·AM) Mono Decoding (not available on (Off) FM·AM) (Options)
- Page 52 TAB 6Italiano PERATION Default Setting Features Audio 1 + 1 Both (not available on (1, 2) FM·AM) SD Progressive Scan (not available on (On) FM·AM) Video 720p Resolution (1080p, 1080i, (HDTV-only 480/576p) feature) Image View Normal (HDTV-only (Zoom, Stretch, Gray feature) Bars) TAB 5...
- Page 53 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Default Setting Features Auto Output Mode (FM-only) (Mono - Stereo) RDS Info (FM-only, not available in the (On) U.S.) Sleep Timer (10-90) (Options) Allows you to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: •...
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Page 54: System Maintenance
TAB 6Italiano EFERENCE System maintenance Changing the remote control batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed. Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes purchased for use in other rooms. For further information on switch settings refer to Not e: “Changing remote control switch settings”... - Page 55 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Changing remote control switch settings ® Each Lifestyle remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another Lifestyle system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control(s) with the following steps: 1.
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Page 56: Protecting And Caring For Your System
® For a Bose link remote in another room Switches 1-4 need to match those switch settings in your main remote. Set switches 5-9 for the room where ® you will use the Bose link remote. TAB 2 English... -
Page 57: Cleaning The Media Center
As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other rooms. These include: the Bose ®... -
Page 58: Setting Up A Second Room With Sound
V-Class™ home theater system. For more information on your options, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with your system. Bose ® link remote switch settings These settings apply only to remote controls with battery compartment switches. - Page 59 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Taking care of your Lifestyle Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solu- tions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Cleaning the media center and display Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center and display.
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
• Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. Sound is marred by a • Contact Bose loud hum or buzz, which the room may be creating unwanted signals, and the possible remedies. - Page 61 TV, • Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. see the problem below.) • Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance. With a plasma display • Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to TV turned on, see if remote performance improves.
- Page 62 TAB 6Italiano EFERENCE Problem What to do System turns on by itself • Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby or behaves erratically Lifestyle Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly. •...
- Page 63 English TAB 2 TAB 3 Problem What to do ® Lifestyle remote does • Make sure correct codes are set. See “Operation” on page 30. not control your TV, DVD, • Make sure that the front of the display is not obstructed. VCR, CBL·SAT, or other •...
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Page 64: Contacting Customer Service
TAB 6Italiano EFERENCE Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Limited warranty This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system. -
Page 65: Glossary
English TAB 2 4:3 – See “Aspect ratio.” 5.1 – channel surround sound – A movie recording technique that, when paired with a 5.1-channel home theater surround speaker system, surrounds the viewer with sounds from five different speakers for full-range sound and one speaker for low-frequency effects. - Page 66 TAB 6Italiano LOSSARY Digital audio – Audio in digital form. Digital audio con- verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as bits of information. Dolby Digital – A means of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard.
- Page 67 English TAB 2 HDCP – An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC, to control digital audio and video content as it travels across Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections.
- Page 68 Video CD – A compact disc (CD) that contains a video component. ® Videostage 5 – Bose that provides five-channel surround sound perfor- mance from varied media – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even mono TV programs. Widescreen – A TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9. (See “Aspect ratio”) The shape of the picture is 16 units wide...
- Page 69 English TAB 2 TAB 3 ©2008 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be repro- duced, 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.
- Page 70 ©2008 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM316799 Rev.00...