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  • Page 1 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS Owner's Guide Guia de usario Notice d'utilisation...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 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. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK | RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 3 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

    Carton inventory ............Controlling a cable or satellite box ......32 System parts ............Programming the Bose remote to Cables and accessories ........turn the cable or satellite box on or off ....32 Placing the media center and display ....10 Using the remote to change channels ....
  • Page 5 ... 54 Setting up to view videotapes ....... Bose ® link remote switch settings ...... Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR Troubleshooting ............. About the HDMI video resolution ....... Contacting Customer Service .......

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Welcome Setup assistance Thank you for choosing a Bose (''Lifestyle _ V-Class The following information is provided to help you set up home theater system. This elegant and easy-to-use your system: system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.

  • Page 7: Setup And Demonstrations Dvd

    INSTALLATION This User Guide Setup and Demonstrations The Setup and Demonstrations DVD is a valuable This User Guide shows you how to complete your system resource for setup information and content that setup, and get the most out of your system. The following demonstrates the capability of your Lifestyle ®system.

  • Page 8: First Power-Up

    INSTALLATION Select a language by pressing the corresponding First Power-Up numeric key on the remote control. After you connect your Lifestyle _system to your TV and The Setup menu appears as shown in Figure 2. DVD player using the Setup Guide, you are ready to apply power.

  • Page 9: What To Do Next

    1. Exit the System menu by pressing Exit Lifestyle _ remote. 2. Select the DVD player by pressing on the Lifestyle _ remote. 3. Turn your DVD player on and insert the Bose '_ Setup and Demonstrations DVD.

  • Page 10: Tailoring The Sound To Your Room

    Lifestyle _"_ setup. If you have already completed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process using the Bose k' S etup and Demonstrations DVD please go on to the next section, "Carton inventory" on page 8.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION If you are applying power to your Lifestyle _'_ s ystem for the first time, see "First Power-Up" on page 4. Press the right arrow to select Run. To run the ADAPTiQ _:audio calibration system process, complete the following steps: To begin the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, In the System menu Setup tab (see Figure 4), move to the ADAPTiQ item by pressing the down arrow.

  • Page 12: Carton Inventory

    INSTALLATION Note: Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers for your Carton inventory system, on the bottom of the media center and near the con- Now that you have unpacked your system, please save all nection panel on the Acoustimass _'module, For future, refer- ence, we suggest that you copy those numbers onto the For of the packing materials, which provide the safest means Your Records form on page iiL...

  • Page 13: Cables And Accessories

    INSTALLATION Cables and accessories (Europe only), and TV sensor are also included. You may need to acquire other cables or accessories to complete Verify that the items in Figure 6 are supplied. Cables your unique home theater setup as preferred. needed to get your system operational are included.

  • Page 14: Placing The Media Center And Display

    For more information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose _"dealer or visit wvwv.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...

  • Page 15: Placing The Center Speaker

    CAUTION: Select a stable and level surfacefor all speakers, Vibrationcan cause speakersto move, particularlyon smooth surfaces such as marble, glass, or highly polished wood, To reduce the possibility of movement, Bose recommends thatyou attach the included rubber speaker feet to the bottom of the speakers,...

  • Page 16: Placing The Front Left And Right Speakers

    INSTALLATION Placing the center speaker Placing the rear speakers • Place the center speaker directly above or below the • Position the rear left and right speakers in the back vertical center of the TV screen or as close to that as half of your room.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Fig u r e 9 Proper and improper Acoustimass module positioning Placing the Acoustimass ®module Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the surface Side surface Top surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its top, or bottom).

  • Page 18: Making Antenna Connections

    INSTALLATION Keep the antenna as far as possible from the media Making antenna connections center, display, and Acoustimass _ module. The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 10). AM antenna connection Note: The FM connector may be used with an Plug the connector on the AM loop antenna lead...

  • Page 19: Installing The Tv On/Off Sensor

    INSTALLATION Plug the sensor cord connector into the media Installing the TV on/off sensor center TV Sensor connector. The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV when another video source (DVD, cable/ If you are using a SCART adapter, plug the sensor satellite box, etc.) is selected.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Press ENTER. Using the remote control that came with your TV, turn on your TV. Below the highlighted TV Power item is TV Power Status. The value for this item changes from Not Using the Lifestyle ®remote control, press System. Detected to TV On, when the sensor is properly positioned.

  • Page 21: Using A Scart Adapter (Europe Only)

    INSTALLATION Using a SCART adapter (Europe only) The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using five connectors as show below. Figure SCART composite video connections...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Audio From Your Tv

    INSTALLATION Connecting the audio from your TV To connect your TV audio to the Lifestyle ® system: For a basic analog audio connection, use the You may want to connect a source component, such as a supplied stereo audio cable (with two RCA camcorder or game console, directly to your TV.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION Figure Audio connection between the TV and media center...

  • Page 24: Using The Ir Emitter

    INSTALLATION Figure IR emitters positioned on device front panel 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 ®remote.
  • Page 25 Using the supplied adhesive pads, attach the emitters to the devices. Note: You can use up to four IR emitters with the system, If you need additional IR emitter extenders, contact Bose ® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

  • Page 26: Controls And Indicators

    The display shows system messages. This includes On/Off program details, the current source that is playing, and Turns the power on or off. When Bose ® link is any selected option. enabled, pressing and holding turns off all zones. (See "Setting up a second room with sound"...

  • Page 27: The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The remote control Figure 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. In addition to controlling your Lifestyle ®system, the remote can be programmed to control each source device connected to your system, The function of each remote control button is explained...
  • Page 28 Input - Selects different video connectors on the TV. Mute - Mutes or unmutes the volume. When Bose ® link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on page 53.) •...
  • Page 29 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Menu and navigation buttons • DVD - Selects the source device plugged into the DVD connectors. Turns Settings - Enters or exits the your Lifestyle ®system on if it was off. Settings menu for the current source. •...
  • Page 30 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Guide - Displays an electronic program guide (when your TV, cable, Guide satellite box or VCR/DVR provides this feature). Page Up/Down - Commands the TV, Cable, or Satellite box to move up PageA or down a page in an on-screen Enter - Confirm the selection...
  • Page 31 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Play mode and numeric buttons Scan Moves backward or forward in Stop video. Displays a control bar to • Stops music (except FM/AM) or video adjust the speed of this play. movement. • For DVDs and VCDs only, the system •...
  • Page 32 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Picture settings buttons Record • Activates recording on a recording Picture-in-picture - Activates the picture- device. in-picture feature of your TV (if your TV includes this feature). Shuffle Randomly plays music from a CD. Shuffle • Image View- Allows you to specify how you Pressing again cancels repeat.
  • Page 33 SETUP Special function buttons Teletext mode buttons (Europe only) List - Activates the A, B, C, and Favorites buttons at the bottom of the remote when a Teletext - Enters or exits the Teletext mode List DVR is the source. when the TV is selected as the source.

  • Page 34: Operation

    OPERATION Watching To select the Setup tab, move right and select then press ENTER. Your Lifestyle ®system works with many different types Move down to TV Brand and press ENTER. of TVs, from standard definition to Digital High- Definition TV (HDTV). This section shows you how to Select the brand of your TV from the list and press set up your Lifestyle ®system remote control to work ENTER.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Tv Screen Shape

    OPERATION Selecting the TV screen shape Setting the audio delay compensation The shape of your TV screen is either Normal or You may notice that the audio is delayed relative to the Widescreen (Figure 1). The Lifestyle '_ system is initially video.

  • Page 36: Controlling A Cable Or Satellite Box

    Move down to CBL°SAT Cede and press ENTER. Select the first code in the list. Programming the Bose ® remote to control the cable or satellite On the Lifestyle ®remote, press the (CBL-SAT) On/Off button, located under the CBL-SAT button.

  • Page 37: Using The Remote To Change Channels

    OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution Using the remote to change channels If you want the remote to change the channels on your When your Lifestyle ® system is connected to an HDTV cable or satellite box when you are watching TV: using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted the prefered resolution of the television.

  • Page 38: Controlling Dvd Playback

    OPERATION Select the brand of your device and press ENTER. Controlling DVD playback 10. Move down to DVD Code and press ENTER. Once your DVD player is connected to the Lifestyle ® system, you can set up the Lifestyle ® remote control to 11.

  • Page 39: Changing The Hdmi Image View

    OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution Changing the HDMI Image View When your Lifestyle ® system is connected to an HDTV You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted output from your Lifestyle ®...

  • Page 40: Setting Up To View Videotapes

    Move down to VCR Brand and press ENTER. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER. Programming the Bose ® remote to control the VCR 10. Move down to VCR Code and press ENTER. Setting up the remote to control the VCR involves 11.

  • Page 41: About The Hdmi Video Resolution

    OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution Changing the HDMI Image View When your Lifestyle ® system is connected to an HDTV You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted output from your Lifestyle ®...

  • Page 42: Setting Up An Auxiliary (Aux) Source

    10. Move down to AUX Code and press ENTER. of the functions of that source. 11. Select the first device code in the list. Programming the Bose ® remote to control 12. Press the (AUX) On/Off button (located under the the AUX device AUX button).

  • Page 43: About The Hdmi Video Resolution

    OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution Changing the HDMI Image View When your Lifestyle ® system is connected to an HDTV You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted output from your Lifestyle ®...

  • Page 44: Controlling The (Hdmi) Image View

    OPERATION Pressing the Image View button causes different results Controlling the (HDMI) Image View depending on the aspect ratio of the signal input to You can specify how you want certain display formats that your Lifestyle ®system. The aspect ratio can be either are output from your Lifestyle ®system to appear on your 4:3 or 16:9 (Figure 2).
  • Page 45 OPERATION Table Image view choices with a 4.'3 aspect ratio input signal 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 OPERATION Table Image view choices with a 16:9 input signal Normal Signal is unchanged. (default) :o -I A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed line) is scaled up to enlarge Zoom the overall picture. Some content along the edges is lost.

  • Page 47: Changing The Hdmi Video Resolution

    OPERATION Changing the HDMI video resolution To change to a lower resolution, do the following: Your Lifestyle ®system transmits video at a resolution of On the Lifestyle ®remote, press the Settings button 720p to your HDTV. Occasionally, you may want to and see if (Video Resolution) is in the list of change to a different resolution.

  • Page 48: Listening To The Radio

    OPERATION Presets Listening to the radio A radio station preset allows you to quickly tune to a To listen to the radio, press the FM or AM button to favorite station. You can add presets for up to 20 AM select the tuner and turn it on.

  • Page 49: Headphone Listening

    OPERATION Setting the coaxial audio source Settings Options One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors The settings menu allows you to quickly adjust menu on the back of the Lifestyle ®media center is assigned options to increase your enjoyment while watching to the DVD player.
  • Page 50 OPERATION Table Settings options For TV, CBL •5,4 T, Determines the number of speakers playing. If you prefer to D VD, VCR, A UX: hear stereo material played on the front left and right 5 VIDEO speakers only, select 2. If you prefer to watch movies (5 AUDIO 2, 3) without hearing the rear channels, select 3.
  • Page 51 OPERATION Corrects for delays that can be introduced by video 3rocessing within an external device such as your TV. Video 3rocessing delays cause the video and audio to lose their Audio Delay synchronization. This condition is most noticeable with (not available on spoken portions of program material.
  • Page 52 OPERATION Allows you to decode and play bilingual audio (if available) from a single Video CD, or a single-channel HDTV Audio 1 + 1 broadcast. Video CD or digital broadcast audio content is Both sometimes presented as two channels, each channel having (not available on (1, 2) a unique mono soundtrack (1 + 1).
  • Page 53 OPERATION Allows you to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: • Auto - The FM tuner will automatically output stereo if available. Otherwise, it will output mono sound. Auto Output Mode • Mono - The FM tuner will always output mono sound. (FM-only) (Mono - Stereo) •...

  • Page 54: System Maintenance

    REFERENCE System maintenance Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Changing the remote control batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can Figure 1 7 Installing the remote control batteries be changed. Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes purchased for use in other rooms.
  • Page 55 REFERENCE The new house code you set in step 2 shows on Changing remote control switch settings the display. Each Lifestyle ®remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, NEW HOUSE CODE: "...

  • Page 56: Protecting And Caring For Your System

    In the main room, the primary remote is set as Room A with all switches down. For a Bose _ link remote in another room Switches 1-4 need to match those switch settings in your main remote.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Media Center

    (or even outdoors), the Bose ®link network connects all Your Lifestyle ®home theater system can direct sound the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of to more than one room at the same time. What's more, consistent quality for use in other rooms.

  • Page 58: Setting Up A Second Room With Sound

    Lifestyle ® 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 REFERENCE Taking care of your Lifestyle _ system Setting power supply voltage (dual-voltage systems only) Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces. If you have a dual-voltage power supply, make sure the voltage selection switch on the bottom of the media •...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn't do • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. anything • Make sure the Acoustimass '_ module and the power supply are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. •...
  • Page 61 Lifestyle _ remote If performance improves, the problem may be remedied by obtaining "ferrite chokes" behaves erratically and placing them on the cable to draw away the interference. To purchase the chokes, contact Bose ® Customer Service for assistance.
  • Page 62 REFERENCE Problem What to do System turnson by itself • Change the house code setting t o preventsignals f rom conflicting withanothernearby or behaves erratically Lifestyle ® system (See "Changing remote control s witchsettings' on page 51) Radio does notwork •...
  • Page 63 REFERENCE 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 If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to con- external component nect the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the...

  • Page 64: Contacting Customer Service

    For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose _ Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included Registering your product entitles you to receive free in the carton. system upgrades to keep your product performing optimally.

  • Page 65: Glossary

    GLOSSARY 4:3 - See "Aspect ratio." CD - The abbreviation for compact disc, a plastic-coated, metallized disc that stores digitally 5.1 - channel surround sound - A movie recording encoded music for high-quality playback when read by technique that, when paired with a 5.1-channel home a laser beam in a compact disc player.
  • Page 66 GLOSSARY DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW - Abbreviations Digital audio - Audio in digital form. Digital audio con- verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as bits for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Digital Video of information. (or Versatile) Disc (DVD) Data can be added to a DVD- R or +R once only, and to a DVD-RW or +RW more than Dolby Digital - A means of encoding multi-channel once.
  • Page 67 GLOSSARY MP3 - This is a compressed audio format (MPEG-1 HDCP - An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Layer III) that allows the recording of many hours of Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, music on a single CD.
  • Page 68 SCART - A type of jack commonly found on consumer component. electronics products manufactured for use in Western Europe. Videostage ®5 - Bose ® proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five-channel surround sound perfor- Screen ratio - The dimensions of the video display on...
  • Page 69 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS @2008 Bose Corporation, No part of this work may be repro- This product incorporates copyright protected technology and duced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc, and...
  • Page 70 ® Better sound through research® @2008 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 AM316799 Rev.01 31679g_og10...

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