Page 2 - AFETY; Please read this guide; Please dispose of used batteries properly,; Additional safety information; Important Safety Information; For Your Records
2 English Français Español S AFETY I NFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. WARNING: To re...
Page 3 - ONTENTS; English; Location choices for the Acoustimass
3 C ONTENTS English Français Español I NTRODUCTION 5 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Use this guide as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - PTIONAL
4 English Français Español O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS 25 Higher quality connections you might consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Your choice of audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Before you begin; Use this guide as needed; For reference only, as needed; For system expansion into other rooms
5 I NTRODU CTION English Français Español I NTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for choosing a Bose ® LIFESTYLE ® DVD home entertainment system. Superior audio performance for both music and movies places this system at the heart of home theater enjoyment. Instructions in this guide apply to the ...
Page 6 - Unpacking the carton; media center and near the connection panel on the Acoustimass; Main system parts; Figure 1
6 I N T RODU CT IO N I NTRODUCTION English Français Español Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your product and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport it. If any product part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose ® dea...
Page 7 - Cables and accessories; Figure 2
I NTRODU CTION 7 I NTRODUCTION English Français Español Cables and accessories Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. Note: Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three componen...
Page 8 - YSTEM; Positioning your media center; Additional cables are available from your local Bose; Placing the five cube speakers around your room; Deciding where you want the center speaker; Align the front of speaker with the front edge of the TV screen.
8 S YSTEM P LAC E MENT English Français Español S YSTEM P LACEMENT Positioning your media center To select a location in your room for the media center, use the guidelines below: • Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV, VCR, cable or satellite box), to allow for easy cable c...
Page 9 - Arranging the left and right front speakers; conditions and personal preference.; Positions for the two surround speakers
S YSTEM P LAC E MENT 9 S YSTEM P LACEMENT English Français Español Arranging the left and right front speakers To best link sound to picture, put the left and right front speakers near your TV (Figure 4). • Set or mount each speaker in an upright position, 3 feet (1 meter) or less from the edge of y...
Page 10 - Figure 5; Not recommended
10 S YSTEM P LAC E MENT S YSTEM P LACEMENT English Français Español Location choices for the Acoustimass module Follow these guidelines for selecting a floor location (Figure 4), where the Acoustimass ® module can be placed: • Along the same wall as the TV, or the same end of the room as the front...
Page 11 - You can actually hear the results of proper placement; Proper placement ensures you of the Bose; Figure 7
S YSTEM P LAC E MENT 11 S YSTEM P LACEMENT English Français Español You can actually hear the results of proper placement Proper placement ensures you of the Bose ® quality sound this system is designed to provide, which may be the very reason you chose this product. Figure 6 Reflection rays that re...
Page 12 - ASIC; Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass; Each LIFESTYLE; A: Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube; Figure 8
12 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS English Français Español B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass ® module Each LIFESTYLE ® DVD system includes five cube speakers. Your system may feature Jewel Cube ® speakers (image A on the left), which use a plug-in type of cable con...
Page 13 - B or C: Making two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers; Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location:; Connect the cables from each speaker to the module
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 13 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español B or C: Making two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers The 50-foot (15.2-meter) cables, intended for use with the surround speakers, are joined together for easier handling. As needed, simply pull the ...
Page 14 - Speakers at the front of your room; Acoustimass module connector panel; Acoustimass module connects to the media center; Media center connector panel
14 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Figure 10 Speaker connections to the Acoustimass ® module Speakers at the front of your room Left Center Right Speakers at the back of your room Left Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R SURROUND L SURROUND R Acoustimass...
Page 15 - It may be convenient; Supplied and optional antennas; Media center rear panel; FM antenna connection; DO NOT try to connect television cable to the FM antenna jack.; AM antenna connection; Plug the connector on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna jack.
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 15 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español It may be convenient WRSOXJWKHSRZHUDGDSWHULQWRWKHPHGLDFHQWHUQRZEHIRUH\RXPDNH RWKHUFRQQHFWLRQVWKDWREVWUXFWWKH3RZHUMDFNRQWKHPHGLDFHQWHU+RZHYHUDYRLGSOXJJLQJ WKHDGDSWHULQWRWKH$&PDLQVSRZHURXWOHWEHIRUHDOORWKHUFRQQHFW...
Page 16 - Cable radio as an option; Connecting your TV to the system; Audio connections; TV connection panel
16 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Cable radio as an option Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. This cable connects to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. For instru...
Page 17 - To move other audio connections over to the media center now; Video connections
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 17 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Note: For SCART connection instructions, refer to “Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only)” on page 19. • If your TV provides both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) audio outputs, use the fixed output jacks. If the set...
Page 18 - You must select the proper TV Video input; Summary of Video input connections; TV Video inputs used to connect my home entertainment products; Media center connects to:
18 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español You must select the proper TV Video input To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE ® system menu images on your TV, you must select the TV Video input that connects to the media center. For now, use the TV remote control to...
Page 19 - The SCART adaptor plugs into the media center as shown in Figure 15.
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 19 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only) The SCART adaptor plugs into the media center as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 SCART connector use for A. Composite, and B. S-video connections A. TV sensor TV Audio IN Compos...
Page 20 - Your system is now ready for power; Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order:
20 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Your system is now ready for power Note: Bose recommends using a high-quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality ...
Page 21 - Be sure you hear the sound from your TV
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 21 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Be sure you hear the sound from your TV Your TV sound comes through the LIFESTYLE ® system. But to hear it as you should, the internal TV speakers should be turned off or set to their lowest volume. To turn their s...
Page 22 - above your ears; ADAPTiQ; Using System Setup Disc 1; must select the proper TV Video input” on page 18.; Using Disc 2 for ADAPTiQ; Media center connection panel
22 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español • Use Setup Disc 2 to follow the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, which tailors the sound of your LIFESTYLE ® system very specifically to the acoustics in your room. The special headset, designed to be worn abov...
Page 23 - Save the headset for possible future use; Where to go from here; Installing the TV on/off sensor; The TV on/off sensor is not included on LIFESTYLE
B ASIC S YSTEM C ONN EC TIONS 23 B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español 2. Put on the headset so it rests above your ears. In this position, it can listen (as you would) and take sampling measurements in your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. 3. Follow the calibration ...
Page 24 - matic feature as explained below.; System
24 B A SIC S YSTEM C ONN ECT IONS B ASIC S YSTEM C ONNECTIONS English Français Español Figure 21 TV on/off sensor installed on your TV Rear of TV TV on/off sensor Sensor mounting strips Media center connection panel TV sensor jack Note: DO NOT attach the supplied mounting strip until you have tested...
Page 25 - Higher quality connections you might consider; Your choice of audio connections
25 O PTION AL C O NNECTIO NS AND A DD ITIONS English Français Español O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS Higher quality connections you might consider You may prefer other options, besides analog audio and composite video connections from the TV to the media center shown earlier in this guide. Yo...
Page 26 - Better yet, consider a component video connection; Media center; TV; tions as an option” on page 29
26 O PTIO NAL C ONN ECT IONS AND A DD IT IO N S O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español • Make either an S-video or a Composite connection from your external equipment to the media center, depending on the type of Video output jacks your component provides. Refer to “Cable or ...
Page 27 - Connecting other components to the system; DVD home; VCR connection options; • If you are connecting a VCR only, follow Steps 1 and 2 below.; TV connector panel
O PTION AL C O NNECTIO NS AND A DD ITIONS 27 O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Connecting other components to the system In addition to the media center jacks already mentioned, each LIFESTYLE ® DVD home entertainment system provides audio connection jacks labeled AUX, C...
Page 28 - Cable or Satellite box options; To connect the cable or satellite box, first
28 O PTIO NAL C ONN ECT IONS AND A DD IT IO N S O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Cable or Satellite box options There are several ways to make the cable/satellite connections. Read these instructions to see how they will work with the components you own. To connect the ...
Page 29 - To add your VCR; Component video connections as an option
O PTION AL C O NNECTIO NS AND A DD ITIONS 29 O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español To add your VCR 1. If your cable or satellite box has an additional set of Audio and Video Out jacks, connect them to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your VCR. 2. Connect the ...
Page 30 - Activating component or progressive scan connections; Connecting a game console
30 O PTIO NAL C ONN ECT IONS AND A DD IT IO N S O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Activating component or progressive scan connections 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 m...
Page 31 - Cables and considerations for further additions; Connecting record/playback equipment; Connecting other playback equipment; CD changer or other playback equipment
O PTION AL C O NNECTIO NS AND A DD ITIONS 31 O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Cables and considerations for further additions Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the R (right) channel. S...
Page 32 - Digital audio connection choices; be sure to; Use one of two means; • For a coaxial connection, use a 75; Other jacks on the media center panel; There are other, optional connections you can make as needed.; For an optional antenna extender; If a particular component does not respond to LIFESTYLE
32 O PTIO NAL C ONN ECT IONS AND A DD IT IO N S O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Digital audio connection choices If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has the proper output jacks, you can make a digital audio connection to the media center. (Figure 30). However,...
Page 33 - Refer to your LIFESTYLE; Data port for system backups; Some systems will have a data port for future use. See Figure 30.; Serial data jack; This jack is for factory and service use only.
O PTION AL C O NNECTIO NS AND A DD ITIONS 33 O PTIONAL C ONNECTIONS AND A DDITIONS English Français Español Note: Refer to your LIFESTYLE ® system Operating Guide for details on how to program the system remote so that it works with your other components. 3. Confirm that IR signals now work to contr...
Page 34 - EFERENCE; Expanding your system to other rooms; GS; Other products you can add; To adapt a legacy product:
34 R EFERENCE English Français Español R EFERENCE Expanding your system to other rooms Your media center connection panel provides two audio output jacks identified by the label “Speakers.” • Main, the top one, sends audio to the speakers connected to the media center in the main room. • Bose ® link...
Page 35 - To properly connect and control additional speakers, you need:; How you make it all work together; Bose; Accessories
R EFERENCE 35 R EFERENCE English Français Español To properly connect and control additional speakers, you need: • Another LIFESTYLE ® system remote control to adjust the volume and select a sound source for the room where additional speakers are in use. One option for this is the advanced PERSONAL ...
Page 36 - Technical information; Media Center power pack power rating
36 R EFERENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español Technical information Media Center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V ...
Page 37 - LIFESTYLE
R EFERENCE 37 R EFERENCE English Français Español Dimensions/Weights Media Center: 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) LIFESTYLE ® 18 system cube speakers: 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) LIFESTYLE ® 28 and 38...
