Bose Home Theater System Lifestyle 18 Series II User Guide page

Operating Guide  
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Safety Information  
Please read this owner’s guide  
Please take the time to follow this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy  
all of its advanced features. Save both the Installation Guide and the Operation Guide for future reference.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.  
WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the sys-  
tem. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.  
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system  
media center and on the rear panel of the Acoustimass® module:  
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 consti-  
tute a risk of electric shock.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating  
and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.  
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result  
in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly  
qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
Class 1 laser product  
The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
according to EN 60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the  
bottom of the media center.  
CLASS 1  
KLASSE 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
LASER PRODUKT  
LASER LAITE  
LUOKAN  
KLASS  
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LASER APPARAT  
Class B emissions limits  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing  
Equipment Regulations.  
Batteries  
Batteries  
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.  
Additional safety information  
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.  
©2004 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 Unpub-  
lished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U.S. copyright laws as unpublished works. They are confidential and  
proprietary to Dolby Laboratories. Their reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, or the production of derivative works therefrom without the  
express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited. Copyright 1992-1996 by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.  
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Contents  
Where to find...  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Check for region number compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Glossary of audio terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Capabilities and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
If the remote does not work as you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Activating component or progressive scan connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Making it all work together smoothly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
To turn on other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
To watch video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
To adjust what you see or hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Loading and playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Loading and playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Changing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setting a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Using the headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
To set the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Controlling External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
For TV control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
For cable/satellite control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
For VCR (or DVR) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
For AUX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Designating one video tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Changing Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Making adjustments to a particular source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How to see your options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
How to change the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
CD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
DVD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and Aux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights  
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and  
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.  
In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition” output. If there are  
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.  
This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright pro-  
tection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus  
Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. © UEI 2000-2002.  
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Contents  
Using System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
How to see the System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Remote control opitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DVD lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Applying parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Remote control maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Changing house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Setting up a second room with sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Bose® link: the key to assured compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
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Introduction  
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Through  
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® systems design, this elegant and  
easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.  
Types of discs you can play  
The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos:  
• Video DVDs  
• DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws  
• Video CDs (VCDs)  
• Audio CDs  
• CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws  
• MP3 CDs that meet the following criteria:  
All tracks are burned in a single, closed session and in ISO9660 disc format. Each file name  
has an “.mp3” extension and no other periods. The file tag is no higher than ID3 (ID3v2).  
Check for region number compatibility  
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match.  
These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold.  
Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your  
system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region  
number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and  
corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right.  
Glossary of audio terms  
Aspect ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the  
picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4  
by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect  
ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.  
Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.  
Component video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals  
(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all  
television sets.  
Composite video – A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color infor-  
mation are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, com-  
posite video cables use RCA jacks.  
Dolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and  
accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding  
multi-channel audio.  
– The logo representing Dolby Digital.  
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Introduction  
DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a type of multi-channel surround sound  
format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.  
– The logo representing Digital Theater Systems.  
DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile  
Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.  
DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs,  
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.  
IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives com-  
mands on an infrared light beam.  
Letterbox – A video format which has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black  
bars above and below the TV picture.  
MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording  
of many hours of music on a single CD.  
NTSC – An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and a label for the video  
format standard established by the committee for televisions used in the US and other  
countries.  
PAL – An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western  
Europe.  
Pan & Scan – The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by  
cropping parts of the picture. DVD video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with  
the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan and scan widescreen video to a 4:3 ratio.  
PCM – An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal.  
Progressive Scan – A video format which displays all lines of the picture frame in a single  
pass, and refreshes the image sixty times a second. This format is not compatible with all  
video displays.  
RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This  
feature is available on European systems only.  
SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc and a music format for CD audio and  
high-resolution digital audio stored on a CD-sized disc. The new Bose® LIFESTYLE® systems  
(with which this guide is included) play the CD-compatible portion of such discs, identified by  
the CD disc logo on the front of the disc.  
SCMS – A system for preventing second-generation digital copies of copyrighted audio  
material. A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source, but  
that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second-generation recording.  
S-video – Also called Y/C. A video signal that keeps the brightness and color information  
separate, and is significantly better than composite video. Requires the use of an S-video  
cable and is compatible with many televisions and other video components.  
Videostage® 5 – Bose® proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel  
surround sound experience from everything you listen to – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even  
mono TV programs.  
YPbPr – An analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance compo-  
nents. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y or a component connection.  
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Capabilities and Controls  
The remote control  
The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE® system works  
from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim  
the remote at the media center.  
Power and mute  
Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used.  
Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms).  
Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.  
Source and input selection  
Turns the system on and selects the built-in disc player as source.  
Turns the system on and selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station  
last selected. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on.  
Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center.  
Turns the system on and selects the TV connected to the media center as  
source.  
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns the TV on and off.  
When the remote has been set to do so, scrolls the TV inputs to select one.  
The input that connects to the media center is one choice.  
Turns the system on and selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the  
media center.  
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your cable or satellite box on and off.  
Turns your system on and selects the VCR connected to the media center as the  
sound source.  
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your VCR on and off.  
*You can choose to set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or  
VCR so it will turn those devices on or off. To do that, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE® remote  
with other components” on page 18. Until then, however, simply turn on the TV or component  
using its power button or remote control.  
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Capabilities and Controls  
Menu and program selection  
Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source.  
Enters or exits the System menu.  
Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.  
Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box.  
Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite pro-  
vides that option).  
Exits the Settings and System menus.  
Exits electronic TV listings.  
Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency.  
Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.  
Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item.  
Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.  
Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station.  
Skip to the next or previous TV channel, CD track, DVD chapter, or radio  
preset.  
Raise or lower the volume of the current source.  
Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only,  
if it was muted.  
Pressing lowers the volume.  
Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station preset, or TV channel that  
corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some  
items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.  
Skips to the previous TV channel.*  
Displays or exits the cable or satellite information window, if available.  
Pressing and holding this button (until the change is apparent), removes  
or restores auido track information on the media center display.  
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Capabilities and Controls  
Play options  
Note: All of the buttons shown below, except Shuffle and Repeat, can be used with your VCR or  
DVR after the remote has been set to control it.  
Stops the disc player.  
Note: For DVDs and VCDs only, the system remembers the point where the disc was  
stopped. Pressing again clears that memory.  
Pauses the disc player.  
Starts the disc player.  
Skip back or forward to the start of a track or chapter.  
Or, when pressed and held, scans back or forward through the  
current CD or MP3 disc, or adjusts the speed of the scan.  
Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.  
Repeats a whole CD or track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press Repeat again  
to cancel the repeat mode.  
If the remote does not work as you expect  
If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to  
change batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them,  
refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 41.  
In some buildings, you may experience “dead spots” where the remote control will not  
operate effectively. If this happens, move the remote a foot or two and try again. Also make  
sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center (and contains the remote  
antenna) is stretched to its full length. If these efforts do not work, move the media center a  
few feet to a location where it provides a better response.  
If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning “dead spots” above do not work, you  
may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose® customer service to request one, refer to  
the address list included with the system.  
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Capabilities and Controls  
The media center  
The CD/DVD tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media  
center. To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).  
An IR signal emitter, located under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo-  
nents using the LIFESTYLE® remote. Avoid blocking the emitter, so its signal will have a clear  
path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.  
Figure 1  
Front panel door – lifts up  
Headphone jack  
Display window  
Front view of the media  
center  
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Disc tray  
Controls  
IR emitter  
Controls  
The nine control buttons work as described below.  
On/Off  
On/Off  
All Off  
Source  
Enter  
Volume  
Store  
Turns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used  
when it turns the system on.  
All Off  
Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms).  
Open/Close Erase  
Open/Close  
Source  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
Steps through the available source selections.  
Begins DVD play when that option appears selected on screen.  
Works with the Store button to scan through the system settings options on the  
media center display.  
Enter  
Erase  
Removes a radio station preset.  
Volume  
Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers (if they were muted).  
Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source.  
Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive on the LIFESTYLE®  
38 and 48 systems only.  
Store  
When the system is off, resets the remote control house code.  
Works with the Enter button to scan through the system settings options on the  
media center display.  
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Capabilities and Controls  
Display window  
The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is  
playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2).  
When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal  
information that does not fit in the two lines available.  
Figure 2  
Sample of information that  
appears on the media  
center display  
Light indicators  
Shows when a CD, MP3 disc, or contents of an MP3 folder are playing in random order.  
Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat.  
Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing.  
Shuffle  
Repeat  
Disc  
Shows when a track is playing.  
Track  
Shows when CD tracks are being copied to storage on LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 systems  
only.  
Storing  
Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.  
Activating component or progressive scan connections  
If you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you  
need to activate settings for the connection, as explained below.  
With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps:  
1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center.  
2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button.  
Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.  
Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console.  
3. When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons.  
4. Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options.  
5. Stop scrolling at the proper selection.  
• For a component connection only, select:  
-NTSC COMPONENT (in North America)  
-PAL COMPONENT (outside North America)  
• For a component connection and progressive scan, select NTSC PROGRESSIVE.  
Note: The system does not support PAL progressive video.  
6. With the proper selection made, press Enter to confirm the selection and leave the Video  
options.  
The system is now ready to deliver the DVD video signal you prefer.  
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System Operation  
Making it all work together smoothly  
By pressing any source button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can turn on the sys-  
tem and select that source at the same time. Or, press the On/Off button on the remote control  
or on the media center control panel. This turns the system on to the source that was last  
used.  
To use the system with your TV and other components, review the reminders below. They are  
provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly.  
Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using  
your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components” on page 18.  
To turn on other components  
You need to:  
1.Turn on the system.  
2. Select the source.  
3. Turn the source on (if it is an external component).  
You can use your LIFESTYLE® remote control to do all of that, once you have set it to operate  
the TV and other components.  
To watch video  
Your installation choices may require some activation settings, as indicated below.  
• Getting the image to the TV screen:  
Be sure to select the proper Video input on your TV (consistent with the video input that  
the media center connects to on the back of the TV). Use the TV Input button on the  
LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
• Using the component video connection option:  
If you have a component video connection between the TV and the media center, be  
sure to make that selection on the display of the media center. Until you do, you may  
see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.  
• Using the progressive scan capability of your TV:  
Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media  
center.  
Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the display of the media center. Until you  
do, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.  
For other video components connected to the media center, make sure the component  
is also connected using a component video adapter.  
Note: For information on selecting component video or progressive scan on the media center,  
refer to “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.  
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General System Operation  
To adjust what you see or hear  
• For changes to a particular source:  
Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
To see your choices on the TV, be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for  
the media center.  
For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making adjustments to a particular  
source” on page 24.  
For changes to system operation:  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
Be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for the media center.  
For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making system adjustments” on  
page 29.  
Loading and playing a DVD  
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise  
indicated.  
1. Turn on your television.  
2. Press  
to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.  
Open/Close  
3. Lift up the media center front door and press  
on its control panel.  
4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up).  
Open/Close  
5. Press  
again to close the disc tray.  
6. Press  
to begin play.  
You may need to press the play button more than once. Most DVD videos present on-screen  
selections before the movie begins.  
Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles  
while watching a movie only if that disc provides subtitle information.  
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Control options  
If you want to:  
Do this:  
Pause a DVD movie …  
Resume play …  
Press  
Press  
Press  
.
again or  
.
Stop a DVD movie …  
once. Then press  
to continue playing  
from where the movie stopped.  
Or, press twice to stop and reset. Then press  
to restart at the beginning of the DVD.  
Skip to the next chapter …  
Press  
up.  
Skip to the previous chapter … Press  
down twice.  
Repeat a chapter …  
Press  
while the chapter you want to repeat plays.  
Search backward or forward … Press and hold  
.
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to  
“DVD setting options” on page 27. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes  
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.  
Using parental controls  
The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access to  
DVD movies with ratings you find inappropriate for members of your family.  
Before you can use this feature, you choose a password and a level of restriction in the  
System menu. To learn more about parental controls refer to “” on page 34.  
Note: Refer to Troubleshooting if you have trouble with a password.  
Loading and playing a CD  
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise  
indicated.  
Press  
to select the CD player and begin playing the CD loaded in the disc tray. This  
also turns the system on if it is off.  
To load a disc:  
Open/Close  
1. Lift up the media center front door and press  
on its control panel.  
2. Insert the audio CD into the tray.  
Open/Close  
3. Press  
to close the disc tray. Play begins automatically.  
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Control options  
If you want to:  
Do this:  
Pause a CD …  
Press  
Press  
.
Resume play of paused CD …  
Stop a CD …  
or  
.
Press  
. Press  
to restart at the beginning  
of the CD.  
Clear continuously scrolling track  
information (for an MP3-CD) from  
the media center display...  
Press and hold  
until the display changes.  
Press and hold again to restore  
the scrolling display of text.  
Go to next track…  
Press  
up.  
Go to beginning of current track… After track has played for several seconds, press  
down.  
Go to a previous track…  
Press  
down:  
• once if no music is playing  
• twice if the music has begun.  
Scan a CD backward/forward…  
Press and hold  
.
Note: The scan feature stops at the beginning of MP3  
CD tracks.  
Randomly play CD tracks…  
Cancel random play…  
Repeat a track…  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
.
again.  
.
Repeat a CD…  
twice.  
Cancel repeat ...  
three times.  
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to  
“CD setting options” on page 26. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes  
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.  
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General System Operation  
Using the radio  
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
Press  
to select the radio tuner and turn it on if the system was off. This tunes to the  
FM or AM station that was last selected.  
Changing stations  
If you want to:  
Do this:  
Switch between FM and AM … Press  
Seek the next strong station … Press  
.
.
Manually tune to a station …  
Press  
.
Select a preset station …  
Press  
or  
for the preset number.  
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings, refer to  
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on page 26. Instructions on how to enter the menu to  
make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.  
Setting a station preset  
You can establish a preset for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. This enables you to tune in a  
favorite station quickly. There are two means to assign presets.  
Using the Enter button on the media center control panel to automatically assign the next  
preset number to a station, follow the steps below for each station you want to assign:  
1. Tune to the preferred station.  
2. Press the Enter button on the media center control panel.  
Using the LIFESTYLE® remote control, to assign to a specific number:  
1. Tune to the preferred station.  
2. To assign the station a preset number, press and hold that number button.  
• For numbers 1-9, press a single number and hold it until the display indicates  
PRESET: XX SET.  
• For numbers 10 through 20, press the first number, then press and hold the second  
number until the display indicates PRESET: XX SET.  
Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment of that preset.  
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To remove a station preset  
Tune to the preset number you want to remove. Then follow the step below:  
• On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: XX  
ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. The removal is then completed.  
To reassign a preset to a different station  
1. Tune to the station preferred.  
2. Using the remote control, press and hold the preset number button you want to reassign  
to that station.  
Using the headphone jack  
For private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack located on the right side of the  
media center as you face it.  
Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.  
Using the sleep timer  
You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE® system automatically in 10 to 90  
minutes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any  
source that is selected.  
Note: If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu, refer to “Making adjustments to a par-  
ticular source” on page 24.  
In the Settings menu on the media  
center display or on the TV screen,  
move around and make changes  
by using the selection buttons.  
To set the timer  
On both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply:  
1. Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote to enter the source Settings menu.  
2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 3).  
Figure 3  
Sleep timer symbol in the  
source Settings menu  
Note: If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to it to see the other  
attributes that are not currently shown.  
3. Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want, from 10 to 90 minutes.  
Note: Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90-minute option turns the sleep timer off.  
4. Press Enter to confirm your selection.  
5. Press Exit or Settings on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to leave the menu.  
When the time you set elapses, the system, the TV (if it is on*), and the sleep timer will all turn  
off automatically.  
*For the TV to turn off automatically, the system must sense that it is on. This is contingent on  
your use of the supplied TV sensor. For information on installing and testing the TV sensor,  
refer to your LIFESTYLE® system Installation Guide.  
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Controlling External Sources  
Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components  
You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite  
boxes, using your LIFESTYLE® remote control. You can also designate one of these compo-  
nents as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation.  
Your LIFESTYLE® system includes an infrared (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front  
of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE® remote is set to control. This  
allows you to turn on other sources in the room and make basic selections from them,  
whether they are connected to the media center or to the TV.  
Note: If a component is located where it cannot receive these IR signals, you can use the  
supplied IR emitter cable with that component. For tips on getting the IR signals where they need  
to go, or using the optional emitter, see “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your Instal-  
lation Guide.  
For TV control  
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System  
Menus” on page 29.  
Use the TV remote to turn on the TV. Be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media  
center.  
Then, using the LIFESTYLE® remote control:  
1. Press the TV button to select the TV source.  
2. Press the System button. The System menu will appear on the TV screen (Figure 4).  
3. Move across the categories to Remote Control to preview these menu options.  
4. Press the Down arrow or Enter to move into that menu.  
Figure 4  
Preview of Remote features  
in the System menu  
Remote  
Control  
IR Control:  
TV Tuner:  
TV Brand:  
- -  
TV Device Code:  
VCR Brand:  
Select your TV brand.  
select  
navigate  
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5. Identify the TV brand:  
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select TV Brand (Figure 5).  
• Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand for your TV.  
• Press Enter to select that brand.  
Figure 5  
TV brand selection  
Remote  
Control  
IR Control:  
TV Tuner:  
TV Brand:  
Philex  
Philharmonic  
Philips  
TV Device Code:  
VCR Brand:  
Phoenix  
Phonola  
Select your TV brand.  
select  
navigate  
6. Choose the device code:  
• In the menu options on the left, select TV Device Code.  
• Move right to select the first code.  
• Press the TV On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.  
If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.  
If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press the TV On/Off button two more  
times.*  
• When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button.  
To have the TV come on automatically, whenever you press a video source button,  
follow Step 7 on page 20. To skip this step, press System or Exit to leave the System menu.  
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find  
you can turn your TV on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause.  
In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.  
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Controlling External Sources  
7. Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed:  
• Move up to the System menu categories and over to Video (Figure 6  
).  
• From the Video options, select TV Power.  
• Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select one of the two below:  
-Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European style SCART connector)  
-Euro Connector (for TV models that use a SCART connector)  
• Press the Enter button.  
Figure 6  
Changing the TV Power  
Video  
TV Power:  
Manual  
TV Power Status:  
TV Aspect Ratio:  
Widescreen DVDs:  
Video Connector:  
Video Black Level:  
TV Not Detected  
- -  
- -  
Component  
Normal  
The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever  
you select a video source.  
navigate  
select  
*For the Automatic feature to work effectively with North American TV models, the optional  
TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. In Europe, a  
SCART connector serves this purpose. If you do not use a SCART connector, or the TV sen-  
sor is not positioned properly, the automatic feature is not an option. In that case, leave the  
TV power set to Manual. This means you must turn your TV on using its power button or with  
the LIFESTYLE® remote (when it is set to do so).  
8. Notice the TV Power Status:  
TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working.  
TV Not Detected means the TV sensor (if installed) is not positioned properly, or a  
SCART connector is installed.  
• Press System or Exit to leave the System menu.  
Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your  
Installation Guide. To check for positioning of the sensor, refer to “The media center” on page 10  
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For cable/satellite control  
While you can set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must  
designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below.  
The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should desig-  
nate. So when you press the CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are oper-  
ating that device.  
You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do this only if the device is connected to the  
AUX input on the media center, or the AUX input is not being used.  
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System  
Menus” on page 29.  
Follow the process below:  
Turn on the cable or satellite box, whichever you are setting the remote to control. Turn on the  
TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFE-  
STYLE® remote control, press the CBL-SAT source button and follow the steps below:  
1. Identify the device:  
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select CBL/SAT Device.  
• Move right and  
select either Cable or Satellite by pressing Enter.  
2. Identify the brand:  
• In the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Brand.  
• Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand.  
• Press Enter to select that brand.  
3. Select the device code:  
• From the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Device Code.  
• Move right to select the first code.  
• Press the CBL/SAT On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.  
If the Cable or Satellite box turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.  
If it does not turn off, select another code, and press the CBL/SAT On/Off button two more  
times.*  
• When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button.  
• Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu.  
When you complete these settings, you can use the CBL-SAT On/Off button to turn on your Cable  
or Satellite source and other LIFESTYLE® remote buttons to operate it.  
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find  
you can turn your Cable or Satellite box on and off, but are unable to change channels or  
select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.  
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For VCR (or DVR) control  
The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the  
instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both.  
If you have both a VCR and a DVR, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide  
more control options. Whether yours is a standalone DVR or is coupled with the VCR or  
Cable/Satellite box makes no difference.  
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System  
Menus” on page 29.  
Follow the process below:  
Turn on your VCR or DVR. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for  
the media center. Then, using the LIFESTYLE® remote control, press the VCR source button  
and follow the steps below.  
1. Identify the brand.  
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select VCR Brand.  
• Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate your brand of VCR or DVR.  
• Press Enter to select that brand.  
2. Choose a device code:  
• In the menu options on the left, select VCR Device Code.  
• Move right to select the first code.  
• Press the VCR On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press this button again.  
If the VCR or DVR turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.  
If the VCR or DVR does not turn off and on, select another code, and press the VCR On/Off  
button two more times.*  
• When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button.  
• Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu.  
When you complete these settings and select VCR as the source, you can now use the VCR On/Off  
button and press Play, Pause, or Stop to control your VCR.  
If you have made the remote settings for a DVR, you can also use the Seek button on the  
LIFESTYLE® remote. On some DVRs, pressing Shuffle and Repeat buttons will allow you to skip  
backward or forward quickly.  
For AUX control  
If you have a component connected to the AUX input on your media center, you can set your  
LIFESTYLE® remote to control it, although on and off control is not an option.  
If you do not have a component connected to AUX, you can still control another device by  
selecting it from the list of AUX device choices: Changer, Satellite, Cable, DVR, TV or VCR.  
To exercise this control, you must press the AUX source button first.  
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System  
Menus” on page 29.  
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find  
you can turn your VCR or DVR on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or  
Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.  
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Follow the process below:  
Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for  
the media center. Then using the LIFESTYLE® remote control, press the AUX source button and  
continue:  
1. Identify the device:  
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select AUX Device.  
• Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing Enter.  
2. Identify the brand:  
• In the menu options on the left, select AUX Brand.  
• Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand.  
• Press Enter to select that brand.  
3. Select the device code:  
• From the menu options on the left, select AUX Device Code.  
• Move right to select the first code.  
• Press the Play or Channel/Track up button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
If the component responds, press other buttons to make sure important functions on  
the component also work. If the component does not respond, select a different code  
and try again.  
• When you have chosen the best code for your component, press the Enter button.  
• Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu.  
Designating one video tuner  
If the LIFESTYLE® remote controls several video components, you can choose one of them  
as the primary channel selector. This gets your channel tuning commands to your cable box,  
even when TV or VCR is selected. You don’t need to switch to CBL/SAT to change channels.  
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Making system  
adjustments” on page 29.  
Make this selection from the Remote Control options in the System menu. In the TV Tuner list,  
select one of your components. Then press the System or Exit button to leave the menu.  
Figure 7  
Designating the TV as video  
tuner  
Remote  
Control  
IR Control:  
TV Tuner:  
TV  
TV Brand:  
TV Device Code:  
VCR Brand:  
VCR  
CBL/SAT  
Choose the one you want to control.  
navigate  
select  
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Changing Source Settings  
Making adjustments to a particular source  
While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-  
ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear  
more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly.  
For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with  
features appropriate to that source.  
With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each  
source becomes second nature. Just try it and see.  
How to see your options  
To see the settings, you must first select the source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE® remote control,  
press the Settings button to enter the menu.  
You can view the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen or, for audio sources only,  
on the display panel of your media center.  
If your source is the FM radio tuner, the setting options appear on the media center display  
(Figure 8). The choices scroll into view as you press the down button on the remote.  
Figure 8  
S U R R O U N D  
C E N T E R C H A N N E L : + 4  
Settings menu as it appears  
on the media center display  
To see the Settings menu on the TV screen as well, turn on the TV and select the TV input for  
the media center. If the list of elements in a menu is longer than can be seen, a small down or  
up arrow indicates where to move to see the others.  
Figure 9  
Title bar – Source  
Settings menu as it appears  
on the TV screen, with  
identifying tags  
Item name – Feature defined  
Menu Items – Featuresof this source  
or AM  
Setting - Option chosen  
Center Channel  
Navigation cue –  
Which buttons to use  
To soften the center-channel presentation, choose  
a lower setting. To focus it, choose a higher setting.  
Description – What to do or expect  
Note: When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen, any change you make to settings will  
be visible there, as well as on the media center display.  
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Changing Source Settings  
How to change the settings  
In the Settings menu on the media  
center display or on the TV screen,  
move around and make changes  
by using the selection buttons shown.  
On the display or the screen, the same actions apply:  
up or down arrows to get to the option you want.  
• Press the left right,  
,
• Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.  
• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.  
• Press the Exit button on the remote control to leave the Settings menu.  
The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used in FM  
(Figure 10).  
A. The FM Settings menu appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the default setting.  
B. Arrow buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing.  
C. Enter or left arrows confirm the new setting and move back to the list of tuner attributes.  
Figure 10  
A.  
B..  
C.  
Changing the number of  
speakers playing  
2-3-5 Speakers::  
2-3-5 Speakers::  
2-3-5 Speakers::  
You can use the actions above to restore the original settings, too. Do this if you do not like  
the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did not intend.  
The original (default) settings for each source are shown as the first option for each feature on  
the pages that follow.  
Note: You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu,  
under Media Center. This reverses all changes you have made in both the Settings or System  
menus. Instead of making this overall change, you can note the default setting listed on the  
pages that follow, then re-select that setting in any of the sources.  
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Changing Source Settings  
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)  
There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for  
each. Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM.  
FM  
(or AM)  
Default Setting;  
Options  
Features  
Effect of this Setting  
2-3-5 Speakers  
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.  
2, 3  
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.  
-5 to +5  
0 Establishes relative center volume.  
-5 to +5  
Auto Sets channel distribution of radio signals.  
Mono or Stereo  
Off Displays station and program information  
Surround  
Center Channel  
Output Mode  
(FM-only feature)  
RDS Info  
(as available from Radio Data System).  
(FM-only feature  
On  
on some systems)  
Sleep TImer  
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected  
time elapses.  
10-90  
CD setting options  
To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the  
source.  
DefaultSetting;  
CD  
Features  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
2,3,5 Speakers  
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.  
2, 3  
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.  
-5 to +5  
0 Establishes relative center speaker volume.  
-5 to +5  
Surround  
Center Channel  
Time  
0:00 Displays elapsed time.  
_:__ Advances or reverses the track to the new  
time.  
Audio Track  
Sleep Timer  
DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified.  
Dolby Digital  
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected  
time elapses.  
10-90  
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DVD setting options  
To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the  
source.  
Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set  
Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu.  
Default Setting;  
DVD  
Features  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
2,3,5 Speakers  
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.  
2, 3  
Surround  
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.  
-5 to +5  
0 Establishes relative center speaker volume.  
-5 to +5  
Center  
Channel  
Movie EQ  
On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper  
movie soundtrack reproduction.  
Off  
Range  
Compression  
On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibil-  
ity. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming oth-  
Off  
ers.  
Mono  
Decoding  
On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry  
to process mono programs (one-channel audio)  
Off  
into 5-speaker sound.  
Time  
0:00 Displays elapsed time.  
_:__ Advances or reverses the film to the new time.  
Title  
Chapter  
Advances or reverses the film to another section  
_ of __ of the DVD, according to the number set.  
Advances or reverses the film to a new scene,  
___ according to the number set.  
Audio Track  
DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified.  
Dolby Digital  
Subtitle  
Language  
English Determines the language used for DVD subtitles  
(of the languages available on that disc).  
Other  
Camera  
Angle  
1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene  
(of the camera angles available on the disc).  
A B Repeat  
Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start  
and end points are defined. To begin:  
A, B  
1. Move backward or forward to the point in  
the DVD where you want the segment to  
start.  
2. Press Enter.  
3. Move to the point where you want it to end.  
4. Press Enter.  
Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button.  
Sleep Timer  
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time  
elapses.  
10-90  
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Changing Source Settings  
TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX)  
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR,  
CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources.  
Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio  
Processing to User Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu.  
DefaultSetting;  
TV  
Features  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
2,3,5 speakers  
5 Controls the number of speakers playing.  
2, 3  
0 Soften or Focus the surround (rear) speakers.  
-5 to +5  
0 Soften or Focus the center speaker.  
-5 to +5  
Surround  
Center Channel  
Movie EQ  
On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper  
movie soundtrack reproduction.  
Off  
Range  
Compression  
On Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder-  
ate the difference between dialogue and spe-  
Off  
cial effects. Keeps some sounds from  
overwhelming others.  
Mono Decoding  
On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding  
circuitry, which processes mono audio (one-  
Off  
channel) programs into five-speaker sound.  
Dolby Digital  
1+1  
1 Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s).  
2, Both The content of the second soundtrack may be  
a second language, for example.  
Sleep Timer  
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time  
elapses.  
10-90  
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Using System Menus  
Making system adjustments  
Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as  
you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are  
required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.  
Using a component video connection is one example.  
How to see the System menu  
The System menu appears on the TV screen only, not on the media center display. To see  
the menu, you must have the TV turned on and the Video input on the TV set for the media  
center.  
Then, press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. The menu appears with  
Audio selected, showing a preview of the Audio features.  
.
Note: Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause.  
Categories – Elements of the system  
Figure 11  
System menu and preview  
of the audio feature  
DVD  
Lock  
Features – Submenus  
under each category  
Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options  
Create/Change Password  
Confirm Password  
Lock Unrated Discs  
Lock Discs Rated Above  
Preview screen –  
Inactive dispaly  
Navigation cue –  
Which remote control  
buttons to use  
Guide –Action to take  
How to make changes  
Making system adjustments in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source.  
• Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown.  
• Move right across the categories to see the preview of the features.  
• Press the down arrow or Enter button to select Audio for changes.  
Note: When you move into the features display, it changes from preview to an active screen with  
a slightly different appearance.  
• Press the left right, up or down arrows to get to the option you want.  
,
• Press Enter or the left arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the features  
column.  
• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.  
• Press Exit to leave the Settings menu.  
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Audio options  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of  
audio features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
Figure 12  
Audio preview  
Audio  
Select Audio to adjust these system options  
Bass Compensation  
Treble Compensation  
Audio Processing  
Input Levels  
ADAPTiQ  
Expansion Protocol  
Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some  
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.  
Default Settings;  
Active Display Item  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
Bass Compensation  
Treble Compensation  
Audio Processing  
0 Normal low-frequency reproduction.  
-14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction.  
Range available following ADAPTiQ® system calibration.  
(-9 to +6)  
0 Normal high-frequency reproduction.  
-14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction.  
Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.  
(-9 to +6)  
Automatic Standard Bose® processing applied.  
(Movie EQ, Range Compression,  
Mono Decoding)  
User Adjustable Processing options available in Source Settings menus.  
TV Analog Input Level  
Normal Standard signal level (loudness).  
TV Digital Input Level  
-6, -3, +3, +6 Decreases or increases signal level  
(adjustable to match the levels of other components).  
VCR Analog Input Level  
VCR Digital Input Level  
CBL/SAT Analog Input Level  
CBL/SAT Digital Input Level  
AUX Analog Input Level  
AUX Digital Input Level  
Note: You may want to adjust the inputs of external components  
so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.  
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Default Settings;  
Options  
Active Display Item  
ADAPTiQ  
Effect of this Setting  
Off* No ADAPTiQ® audio calibration performed.  
On Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.  
Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selec-  
tion is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase button  
on the media center controls.  
Expansion protocol  
Bose® link Communicates only with Bose® link networked products.  
Legacy Communicates only with older Bose products.  
Change this only if instructed in  
the owner’s guide supplied with  
your Bose® link remote control.  
*The Off option for ADAPTiQ system is not a reversible selection.  
To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the  
ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on this process, refer to “Finish-  
ing the Installation” in your LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide.  
This advanced feature of the LIFESTYLE® system makes adjustments to the audio  
processing to compensate for the furnishings, speaker placement, and listening positions to  
provide the most ideal sound in your room.  
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Video options  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of  
video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
Figure 13  
Important Note:  
DO NOT change settings for Component  
Video preview  
Video  
video or Progressive scan in the System  
menu. Doing so can cause your TV  
Select Video to adjust these system options  
screen to go blank, making completion of  
TV Power  
Video Connector  
Video Black Level  
Video Format  
the process difficult.  
TV Power Status  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Widescreen DVDs  
Instead refer to “Activating component or  
progressive scan connections” on  
page 11.  
Progressive Scan  
Default Settings;  
Options  
Active Display Item  
Effect of this Setting  
TV Power  
Automatic TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.*  
Manual TV does not come on automatically.  
Euro TV responds to SCART connector input.  
TV Power Status  
(not a setting)  
TV Not Detected Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.  
TV On Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly.  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Normal 4:3 ratio screen display.  
Widescreen 16:9 ratio widescreen display.  
Widescreen DVDs  
Modified DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen.  
Unmodified DVD video does not reformat automatically.  
Video Connector  
(See Important Note above.)  
Composite, S-VIDEO System works with composite and/or S-video TV connection.  
Component System works with component TV connection.  
Video Black Level  
Video Format  
Normal Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs.  
Extended Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.  
NTSC Correct for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors.  
PAL Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.  
Progressive Scan  
(See Important Note above.)  
Off Screen image repaints in standard style.  
On Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).  
*With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is  
on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector communicates with the TV. If your system setup is  
different from either of these, using the automatic feature is not an option.  
Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your  
Installation Guide.  
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Media center options  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of  
media center features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
Figure 14  
Media Center preview  
Media  
Center  
Select Media Center to adjust these system options  
Display Brightness  
Display Language  
Optical Source  
Digital Audio Format  
Widescreen DVDs  
Tuner Spacing  
Restore Settings  
Default Settings;  
Active Display Item  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
Display Brightness  
4 Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness.  
1 to 7 Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).  
Display Language  
English On-screen display menus appear in the selected language.  
Dansk, Deutsch,  
Espanol, Francais,  
Italiano, Nederlands,  
Svenska  
Optical Source  
None No digital signal received via optical cable.  
TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.  
Digital Audio Format  
Original No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio  
jacks.  
PCM Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices.  
Tuner Spacing  
U.S., European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region  
standard.  
Restore Settings  
No User settings, if any, modify system operation.  
Yes Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings  
established at the factory.  
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Remote control options  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of  
remote control features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
Figure 15  
Remote Control preview  
Remote  
Control  
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options  
BL/SAT Device  
BL/SAT Brand  
BL/SAT Device Code  
UX Device  
UX Brand  
AUX Device Code  
IR Control  
TV Tuner  
TV Brand  
TV Device Code  
VCR Brand  
VCR Device Code  
DefaultSettings;  
Options  
Active Display Item  
Effect of this Setting  
IR Control  
Off System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR  
commands to a learning remote.  
Teach System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE® remote  
buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the  
system.  
On System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught  
to operate the system.  
TV Tuner  
CBL/SAT Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices.  
TV, VCR  
TV Brand  
Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE® remote control to operate.  
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV.  
Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote.  
TV Device Code  
VCR Brand  
VCR Device Code  
CBL/SAT Device  
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR.  
Cable Identifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE® remote control to  
operate.  
Satellite  
CBL/SAT Brand  
CBL/SAT Device Code  
AUX Device  
Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control.  
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box.  
Changer Identifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE® remote to operate.  
Satellite, Cable,  
DVR, TV, VCR  
AUX Brand  
Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for theremote.  
AUX Device Code  
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device.  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD  
Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
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DVD Lock options  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD  
Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.  
Figure 16  
DVD Lock Menu  
DVD  
Lock  
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options  
Create/Change Password  
Confirm Password  
Lock Unrated Discs  
Lock Discs Rated Above  
Default Setting;  
Active Display Item  
Options  
Effect of this Setting  
Change Password  
_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies  
with certain ratings.  
Create Password  
(appears only if no  
_ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with  
certain ratings.  
password has been set)  
Confirm Password  
Lock Unrated Discs  
_ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password.  
Off No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.  
On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.  
Lock Discs Rated Above  
1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number when a  
password is created.  
Applying parental control  
The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE® system lets you restrict viewing of DVD videos  
with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish  
a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu.  
Your password will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than  
your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the  
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table on page 36.  
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Parental  
Control  
Setting  
MPAA  
Rating  
Audience  
Restriction  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
None  
NC-17  
R
Adult audiences  
Mature audiences  
Mature teenage audiences  
Teenage audiences  
Mature young audiences  
Most audiences  
General  
PG-13  
PG  
G
For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos  
rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the  
password.  
Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without  
permission.  
To set the restriction level and passwords  
With the TV turned on, select the proper TV video input for the media center.  
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.  
When the System menu appears on the TV screen:  
1. Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections (Figure 16 on page 35).  
2. Press the Down arrow or Enter button to move into an active display of submenus, which  
looks different from the preview screen.  
3. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password  
blanks.  
4. Press Enter to register your choice.  
5. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them.  
6. Select Lock Discs Rated Above.  
7. Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want.  
8. Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.  
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Remote control maintenance  
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the  
switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for  
use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to “Bose® link  
remote switch settings” on page 39.  
Replacing the remote control batteries  
Replace all four 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 – markings inside the compartment.  
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.  
Figure 17  
AAA batteries (4)  
Installing the remote  
control batteries  
+
+
+
+
Battery  
compartment  
Battery  
compartment  
cover  
Changing house code 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 steps that follow.  
Using the remote control:  
1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on  
page 38).  
2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current  
setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.  
Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your  
remote control.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
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Using the media center:  
1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.  
2. Press and hold the Store button. Your current house code will appear in the media center  
display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches  
1 through 4:  
HOUSE CODE:  
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)  
3. While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control.  
The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the  
new code:  
NEW HOUSE CODE:  
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)  
4. Release the Store button. The system remains off.  
5. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first  
remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-8.  
Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display con-  
firms the settings of switches 1-4.  
Switches (1-4)  
As set at the factory:  
all switches down.  
Figure 18  
Other switches  
Switch 5 determines what “stream”  
or program you hear.  
Miniature house code  
switches on the Main room  
(A) remote  
For more information on streams,  
refer to “Setting up a second room  
with sound” below.  
Switches 6-9 represent the room  
where the remote will be used.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
In the main room, the 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.  
Set switches 5-9 for the room where  
you will use the Bose® link remote.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Setting up a second room with sound  
Your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room  
at the same time. What’s more, it can even direct sound from two different sound sources  
(such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent  
“streams.”  
In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you  
can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the sys-  
tem is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing  
there or an entirely different program.  
Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE® system  
can fill your entire living space with music.  
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®
Bose link: the key to assured compatibility  
One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi-  
tional room.  
As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the  
Bose® link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent  
quality for use in the other rooms.  
These include smaller Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers,  
plus the proper cables and adapters to complete your sound network. And by purchasing a  
Bose® link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music  
system becomes quick and easy. Inside these remotes, one small switch allows you to  
predetermine which rooms, as a group, will share the main room program stream and which  
other room or group of rooms will hear the alternate stream.  
For more versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL® music center II remote control in  
your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams without  
setting switches, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is play-  
ing on both steams. So it is very easy to choose one or the other whenever you like.  
Regardless of which type you choose, with any Bose® link remote control you also get  
detailed instructions on using the network. And a Bose® link symbol on the cartons (for the  
products mentioned above) helps simplify your selections.  
For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your  
local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with  
the system.  
®
Bose link remote switch settings  
These settings are for use only with remote  
controls that have switches inside the bat-  
tery compartment.*  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
B
C
D
E
I
Make sure the house code switches  
(1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main  
remote.  
J
For switch 5, determine if you want the  
room grouped with the main room (A), so it  
receives the same program heard there.  
K
L
• If you do not change switch 5, the room  
will receive the same program stream as  
is heard in the main room (A).  
• If you set switch 5 up ( ), the room will  
receive a different stream than the main  
room (A).  
F
M
N
O
G
H
*For the PERSONAL® music center II remote control, the settings above are made in a menu  
on the display screen.  
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Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system  
Caring for your system may include:  
• Cleaning the system’s enclosures  
• Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs  
• Replacing the remote control batteries  
Cleaning the media center  
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center.  
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or  
abrasives.  
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.  
• Do not use any sprays near the system.  
Cleaning the speakers  
• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free  
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.  
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning  
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.  
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.  
• The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully,  
if necessary.  
Cleaning discs  
• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 19).  
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.  
Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any  
chemical products; they can damage the disc.  
• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.  
To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each  
disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.  
Figure 19  
Handling and  
cleaning a disc  
Limited warranty  
Your LIFESTYLE® home theater system is covered by a transferable limited warranty.  
See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section  
on the card and mail it to Bose.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
What to do  
System doesn’t  
do anything  
Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power cord  
is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power cord  
are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets.  
Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE®  
remote control.  
Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it.  
This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.  
No sound  
Increase the volume.  
Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote control  
to unmute the sound.  
Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).  
Make sure that the audio input cable:  
- connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack  
- multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module  
AUDIO INPUT jack.  
Check connections between the cube speakers and the module.  
Turn the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication  
between the media center and the speakers.  
Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed  
the correct remote button for the source you want to hear.  
For CD or DVD play, be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the disc tray.  
Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).  
No sound from  
center speaker  
Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.  
Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.  
Too much sound  
Decrease the Center Channel setting.  
from center speaker  
No sound  
from surround speakers  
Select 5-speaker mode.  
Increase the Surround setting for the source being played.  
Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded,  
and the component used (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.  
Surround speakers  
are too loud  
Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played.  
Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks  
(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker  
jacks (orange).  
Remote control  
behaves erratically  
or it does not work  
Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).  
Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.”  
Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly  
seated, uncoiled, and extended to its full length.  
Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match.  
Install a remote control extender.  
System turns on by itself,  
or behaves erratically  
Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby  
LIFESTYLE® system.  
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Problem  
What to do  
Radio does not work  
Make sure antennas are connected properly.  
Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.  
Adjust antenna position to improve reception.  
Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.  
Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.  
Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.  
The disc does not play  
After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.  
Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).  
Eject the disc and try loading it again.  
The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 40.  
Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Types of discs you can  
play” on page 5.  
FM sound is distorted  
Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.  
FM sound is noisy  
in surround mode  
Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode  
in the Settings menu to minimize noise. See “Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on  
page 26.  
Sound is distorted  
Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.  
Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.  
No sound from  
TV, CD/DVD, VCR,  
or AUX  
Check the connections.  
Make sure that component is turned on.  
Refer to the component owner’s manual.  
LIFESTYLE® remote  
does not control  
your TV, VCR,  
cable/satellite box,  
or other external  
component  
Make sure correct codes are set.  
See “For TV control” on page 18.  
Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends  
commands to your external components is below the disc tray.  
If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to connect  
the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear  
panel of the media center. See “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your  
LIFESTYLE® system Installation Guide.  
Your TV turns  
on and off unexpectedly  
Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV. Or check the SCART connector if  
you use one.  
Verify that the TV on/off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under  
Video in the System menu.  
TV screen goes dark  
or image flips repeatedly  
after making a change  
to a Video feature in  
System settings  
Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings, following  
instructions in “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.  
- Video Format should be set to NTSC (U.S. standard) or PAL (European standard).  
- Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is Off, unless you have used a component  
video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.  
You forgot  
your password  
Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then  
create a new password.  
Contacting customer service  
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® customer service. See the address  
and phone number list included with your system.  
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Accessories  
For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and  
connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose  
customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.  
Technical information  
Media center power pack power rating  
USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC  
International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60Hz 33VDC  
Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC  
1.1A  
1.1A  
1.1A  
Speaker system power rating  
USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60Hz 350W  
International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 350W  
Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60Hz 350W  
Media center inputs  
AUX: 2Vrms, maximum  
CBL-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum  
VCR: 2Vrms, maximum  
TV: 2Vrms, maximum  
DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX)  
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1Vp-p with sync 75  
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p  
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y  
OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input  
FM ANTENNA: 75Ω  
AM ANTENNA: 12µH  
TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing  
Media center outputs  
SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable  
AUDIO OUT L and R, fixed audio, 2 Vrms maximum  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF  
OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, 15 to –21 dbm  
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75Ω  
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p  
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y  
Media center dimensions  
15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H  
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)  
Media center weight  
8.2 lb (3.7 kg)  
Media center finish  
Aluminum  
Remote control range  
65 ft (20 m)  
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