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LIFESTYLE
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18 DVD Home Entertainment System
Operating Guide
Guía de uso
Notice d'utilisation

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  • Page 1 LIFESTYLE ® 18 DVD Home Entertainment System Operating Guide Guía de uso Notice d’utilisation...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    CAUTION: No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. ©2003 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modifi ed, 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. Confi dential Unpublished W orks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Where to fi nd … Introduction ..............Welcome .
  • Page 4 Contents Changing the system setup ........... . 34 System setup menu .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ® Thank you for pur chasing a LIFESTYLE DVD-based home entertainment system. Thr ough 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.
  • Page 6 Introduction Composite video – A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems. – The logo r epresenting Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard.

  • 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 CD/DVD FM/AM Tape...
  • 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.

  • 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 on the media center. The display shows, ERASE PRESET <number>? 3. Press Erase 4.

  • Page 19: Playing External Sources

    Playing External Sources Controlling external sources ® Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE Installation Guide for connecting an external com- ponent. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. If you like, you can ® ® program your new LIFESTYLE remote to control your external component.

  • Page 20: Programming Your Lifestyle 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 see a menu similar to the one in Figure 4.
  • 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.

  • Page 24: Changing Dvd Settings

    Changing System Settings Changing DVD settings 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 Mute The DVD Play options menu SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD FM/AM...
  • Page 25 Changing System Settings Menu Item Settings What each setting does Motion Control: <<Scan/<<4x/ Chooses direction and speed of DVD playback (Scan = <<2x/Pause/ 8x). Play 1x/2x>>/ 4x>>/Scan>> Audio Track: Track __ Chooses one of the available sound tracks on the DVD. Note: Many DVDs will not allow you to make this selec- tion here.

  • Page 26: Changing Vcd Settings

    Changing System Settings Changing VCD settings To change the VCD settings, press the Settings button while a VCD disc is loaded in the disc tray and the CD/DVD source is selected. Figure 7 shows you a map of the VCD settings menu.

  • Page 27: 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 8 shows you a map of the CD settings menu. Figure 8 Settings (CD) Settings Mute Mute The CD settings menu SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD FM/AM...

  • Page 28: 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 9 shows you a map of the FM settings menu. Figure 9 Settings (FM) Settings Mute Mute The FM settings menu SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD FM/AM...

  • Page 29: 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 10 shows you a map of the AM settings menu. Figure 10 Settings (AM) Settings Mute Mute The AM settings menu SOURCE / INPUT CD/DVD FM/AM...

  • Page 30: 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 11 shows you a map of the settings menu when one of these sources is selected.

  • Page 31: Making Audio Adjustments

    3. Appears only when a disc contains a Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track. 4. The ADAPTiQ™ audio calibration system may not be included with ® ® your LIFESTYLE system. Contact your Bose dealer. Menu Item Settings What each setting does...
  • Page 32 Changing System Settings Menu Item Settings 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 33 Changing System Settings Figure 13 Status example: audio Settings: Audio Setup (1 of 2) 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: ADAPTiQ™: More…...

  • Page 34: 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 35: System Setup Menu

    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.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Setting Up A Second Listening Zone

    • A second LIFESTYLE 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 40: 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 41: 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 18). 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 42 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 43 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 •...

  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Reference Technical information Media Center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V...

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 ©2003 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 269711 AM Rev.00 JN31014...

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