Page 2 - Safety Information; Engl; Please read this owner’s guide; Installation Guide
2 Safety Information Engl is h 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: ...
Page 3 - Contents; Using your LIFESTYLE
3 Engl is h França is Español Contents Where to find... Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Bose
4 Contents Engl is h Using System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 How to s...
Page 5 - Introduction; Check for region number compatibility; Glossary of audio terms; Aspect ratio
5 Engl is h 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...
Page 7 - Capabilities and Controls; Power and mute
7 Engl is h 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 Source and input sele...
Page 8 - Menu and program selection
8 Capabilities and Controls Engl is h 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 l...
Page 9 - Play options; DVR after the remote has been set to control it.; If the remote does not work as you expect; stopped. Pressing again clears that memory.; Shuffle
9 Capabilities and Controls Engl is h 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. If the remote does not work as you expect If your system does not respond when you press a button on the r...
Page 10 - The media center; Figure 1; Controls
10 Capabilities and Controls Engl is h 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...
Page 11 - Display window; Figure 2; Light indicators; Activating component or progressive scan connections; Video; Disc; Track; Storing
11 Capabilities and Controls Engl is h 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 sc...
Page 12 - System Operation; your LIFESTYLE; To turn on other components; TV Input
12 Engl is h 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...
Page 13 - General System Operation; To adjust what you see or hear; Settings; Loading and playing a DVD
13 General System Operation Engl is h 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 ...
Page 14 - Control options; Refer to Troubleshooting if you have trouble with a password.; Loading and playing a CD
14 General System Operation Engl is h Control options 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 parent...
Page 15 - The scan feature stops at the beginning of MP3
15 General System Operation Engl is h Control options 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. If you want t...
Page 16 - Using the radio; Changing stations; next
16 General System Operation Engl is h 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 Note: For information on the...
Page 17 - To remove a station preset; Using the headphone jack; Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.; Using the sleep timer; ticular source” on page 24.; To set the timer; Figure 3; Enter
17 General System Operation Engl is h 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 ...
Page 18 - Controlling External Sources; lation Guide; For TV control; For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE; TV; Figure 4; Select your TV brand.; Remote; navigate
18 Engl is h 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 (...
Page 19 - Remote Control; TV Brand; Figure 5; TV Device Code
19 Controlling External Sources Engl is h 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 6...
Page 20 - Figure 6; System
20 Controlling External Sources Engl is h 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: - Aut...
Page 21 - For cable/satellite control; Cable
21 Controlling External Sources Engl is h 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 shou...
Page 22 - VCR Brand; For AUX control
22 Controlling External Sources Engl is h 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...
Page 23 - Follow the process below:; AUX Device; Designating one video tuner; TV Tuner; Choose the one you want to control.
23 Controlling External Sources Engl is h 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 Rem...
Page 24 - Changing Source Settings; How to see your options; press the; button to enter the menu.; down; button on the remote.; Center Channel
24 Engl is h 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 playin...
Page 25 - How to change the settings; You can restore all default settings by choosing; Media Center
25 Changing Source Settings Engl is h How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changesby using the selection buttons shown. On the display or the screen, the same actions apply: • Press the left , right , up or down arrows ...
Page 26 - CD setting options
26 Changing Source Settings Engl is h 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. CD setting options To see the CD Settings menu,...
Page 27 - DVD setting options; Audio Processing; Audio; DVD; Exit
27 Changing Source Settings Engl is h 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 op...
Page 29 - Using System Menus; How to see the System menu; a slightly different appearance.
29 Engl is h 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 installa...
Page 30 - Audio options; Active Display Item; You may want to adjust the inputs of external components
30 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these a...
Page 31 - ADAPTiQ
31 Using System Menus Engl is h *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...
Page 32 - Video options
32 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 Video preview *With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and...
Page 33 - Media center options
33 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 ...
Page 34 - Remote control options
34 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 Press the System button on the...
Page 35 - DVD Lock options; Applying parental control
35 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 Applying parental control The parental control featu...
Page 36 - To set the restriction level and passwords; DVD Lock; Lock Discs Rated Above
36 Using System Menus Engl is h 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 with...
Page 37 - Reference; Replacing the remote control batteries
37 Engl is h Reference 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...
Page 38 - Setting up a second room with sound; Other switches
38 Reference Engl is h 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:...
Page 40 - Taking care of your LIFESTYLE; Cleaning the media center; Limited warranty
40 Reference Engl is h 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 medi...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; Problem; No sound; Mute; connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack
41 Reference Engl is h 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 wa...
Page 42 - Contacting customer service; Play; TV Power Status
42 Reference Engl is h Contacting customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system. Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly. • Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) ...
Page 43 - Accessories
43 Reference Engl is h 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. Tech...
