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- Page 1 ® LIFESTYLE 28/35 DVD Home Entertainment Systems Operating Guide April 23, 2002 AM259776_02_V.pdf Bose Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Information
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. ©2002 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 Confidential Unpublished Works.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
Where to find … Introduction ..............Welcome . - Page 4 Contents Reference ..............36 Changing the house code settings .
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Page 5: Introduction
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. - Page 6 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 components.
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Page 7: Controls And Indicators
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. - Page 8 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 Tape CD/DVD FM/AM...
- Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Media Center Controls And Indicators
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). Front panel door - lift up to open Figure 1 Display window Media center front... -
Page 11: Media Center Display Window
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. -
Page 12: General System Operation
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. -
Page 13: Testing The Tv On/Off Detector
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. -
Page 14: Playing A Video Dvd
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”... -
Page 15: Using Parental Controls
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 …... -
Page 16: Playing An Audio Cd
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. -
Page 17: Listening To Am/Fm Radio
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:... -
Page 18: Erasing A Station Preset
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. -
Page 19: Playing External Sources
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 ®... -
Page 20: Remote To Control Your Cable/Satellite Box
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. -
Page 21: Changing Channels Using A Vcr Or Cable/Satellite Box
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. -
Page 22: Changing System Settings
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 ®... - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Changing Dvd Play Options
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 Mute The DVD Play options menu Mute SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD... -
Page 25: Changing Cd Settings
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 Mute The CD settings menu Mute SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD... -
Page 26: Changing Fm Settings
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 Mute The FM settings menu Mute SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD... -
Page 27: Changing Am Settings
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 Mute The AM settings menu Mute SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD... -
Page 28: Changing Tv/Vcr/Aux/Tape Settings
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. -
Page 29: Making Audio Adjustments
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. - Page 30 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.
- Page 31 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...
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Page 32: Changing The System Setup
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. -
Page 33: System Setup Menu
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. AM259776_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002... -
Page 34: Dvd Setup Submenu
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. -
Page 35: Remote Control Setup Submenu
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. -
Page 36: Reference
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. -
Page 37: Setting Up A Second Listening Zone
® 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. -
Page 38: Taking Care Of Your Lifestyle ® System
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. •... -
Page 39: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
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 –... - Page 40 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”...
- Page 41 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 •...
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Page 42: Technical Information
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... -
Page 43: Accessories
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. AM259776_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002... - Page 44 ©2002 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 259776 AM Rev.02 JN21093 AM259776_02_V.pdf • April 23, 2002...
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