Page 2 - Important Safety Information; media center and on the enclosure of your; Class 1 laser product; See the additional instructions on the; Please read this owner’s guide; C A U T I O N
2 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Important Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION marks are located on the enclosure of your LIFESTYLE ® media center and on the enclosure of your Acoustimass ® module: ...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Information about products that; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
2a Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. 2. Keep these instructions – for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moistu...
Page 4 - Use Proper Power Sources; – Plug the product into a; Avoid Power Lines; – Use extreme care when install-; Ground All Outdoor Antennas; – If an external; Antenna grounding
2b Important Safety Instructions 18. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 19. Avoid Power Lines – Use extreme care when install- ing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines ...
Page 5 - Programming your LIFESTYLE
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3 Contents Where to find … Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Contents
4 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Contents Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Button names; Glossary; Aspect Ratio
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 5 Introduction Welcome Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE ® DVD-based home entertainment system. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE ® systems design, it delivers supe- rior performance for both music and video programming from an elega...
Page 8 - Introduction; information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.
6 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Introduction Chapter – In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT). Component video – A video system containing three separate color component signals, either red/green/blue (RGB) or chroma/color difference (YPbPr), in analog or ...
Page 9 - Power on/off and mute controls; Your LIFESTYLE
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 7 Controls and Indicators The remote control The advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere within most homes. Sim-ply press the desired button. You do not need to aim the remote at the media center. Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots...
Page 10 - System MENU/NAVIGATION controls
8 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Controls and Indicators The remote control – continued System MENU/NAVIGATION controls Displays or exits the settings menu for the current source. Displays or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded. Displays the electronic program guide of TV lis...
Page 11 - PLAYBACK controls; All playback controls, except; AUDIO controls; For DVDs only
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 9 Controls and Indicators The remote control – continued PLAYBACK controls Note: All playback controls, except Shuffle and Repeat , can also be used to control your VCR. See “Programming your LIFESTYLE ® remote to control your VCR” on page 18. AUDIO controls Stops ...
Page 12 - Figure 1; Media center front; Media center control buttons; Front panel door - lift up to open
10 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Controls and Indicators Media center controls and indicators The media center has a control panel and CD tray located under the front door. The informa-tion display window fills the right half of the front (Figure 1). Figure 1 Media center front Media center con...
Page 13 - Figure 2; SLEEP; Lights up when the system sleep timer is on.; STEREO; Lights up to indicate that FM stereo is being received.; SETTINGS; Lights up when settings menu information is being displayed.; SHUFFLE
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 11 Controls and Indicators Media center display window The media center display window shows you information about your system (Figure 2). Figure 2 Elements of the media center display Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes ...
Page 14 - Volume; Surround–; Using the headphones jack; Using the sleep timer
12 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf General System Operation Turning your system on and off You can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button on the remote control or the media center button panel. When you turn it on with either On/Off button, the source that was played last is automati...
Page 15 - Chapter
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 13 Playing a Video DVD Before you play your first DVD This section tells you how to use the DVD player in your system to play video DVDs. Before you play your first DVD, make note of the following: • Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of the remote ...
Page 16 - Audience Restriction
14 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Playing a Video DVD Basic DVD operations – cont. Using parental controls Playback restrictions can be placed on your DVD player by choosing a level of parental con-trol and setting up a system password using the settings menu. See “Parental control setup submenu...
Page 17 - Track; The scan feature is not available for MP3 CDs.
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 15 Playing an Audio CD Playing an audio CD Your system can play regular audio CDs and MP3 CDs. While playing a CD, the media center display window will show you the track number, track time, and repeat or shuffle mode. 1. Press to select the CD player. If the syste...
Page 18 - STORE TO PRESET; new station to that preset number.
16 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Listening to AM/FM Radio Turning the radio on Press on the remote to select the radio tuner. If the system is off, this will also turn it on. When it turns on, the radio will be playing the most recently selected FM or AM station. Tuning You can tune to a radio ...
Page 19 - ERASE PRESET; Selecting a preset station; To select a preset with the remote control:; To select a preset using the settings menu:; Preset
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 17 Listening to AM/FM Radio Erasing a station preset 1. Lift up the media center door. 2. Using the remote, select the preset you want to erase. 3. Press on the media center. The display shows, ERASE PRESET <number> ? 4. Press again to delete the preset. The ...
Page 20 - Installation Guide
18 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Playing External Sources Controlling external sources Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE ® system Installation Guide for connecting an exter- nal component. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. If you like, you can program your ...
Page 21 - Press the
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 19 Playing External Sources 7. Select VCR Device Code . The first 4-digit device code is shown. 8. Press VCR Power on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control to see if the VCR turns off. 9. If you cannot turn off your VCR, press to choose the next device code, and press the...
Page 22 - System Setup; Using the VCR sound source; VCR; Using a tape deck
20 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Playing External Sources Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box You may want to change TV channels using a VCR or a cable/satellite box instead of using the tuner in your TV. To do this you will need to change the TV tuner selection in the system s...
Page 23 - To display the settings menu on your TV screen:; Enter
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 21 Changing System Settings Using the settings menus To display the settings menu on your TV screen: Press the Settings button. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watch...
Page 24 - Changing System Settings; To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screen:; English
22 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Changing System Settings To enter a submenu: When you see the Enter button symbol to the right of the selected item, then that item has a submenu of additional items. With the item selected, press Enter to go to the submenu. To exit the settings menu and clear i...
Page 25 - Figure 5; The DVD Play options menu; Menu Item
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 23 Changing System Settings Changing DVD play options While playing a DVD movie, there are several play options that can be changed. Figure 5 shows you a map to the DVD Play Options menu. Figure 5 The DVD Play options menu Settings: DVD Play Options Title Chapter T...
Page 26 - Figure 6; The CD settings menu
24 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Changing System Settings Changing CD settings To change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected. Figure 6 shows you a map of the CD settings menu. Figure 6 The CD settings menu Menu Item Settings What each setting does Sleep Ti...
Page 27 - Figure 7; The FM settings menu
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 25 Changing System Settings Changing FM settings To change the FM settings, press the Settings button while the FM source is selected. Figure 7 shows you a map of the FM settings menu. Figure 7 The FM settings menu Menu Item Settings What each setting does Sleep Ti...
Page 28 - Figure 8; The AM settings menu
26 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Changing System Settings Changing AM settings To change the AM settings, press the Settings button while the AM source is selected. Figure 8 shows you a map of the AM settings menu. Figure 8 The AM settings menu Menu Item Settings What each setting does Sleep Ti...
Page 29 - Figure 9; The; TAPE; settings menu; Source
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 27 Changing System Settings Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings To change the settings for the TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE source, press the Settings button while one of these sources is selected. Figure 9 shows you a map of the settings menu when one of these sources is s...
Page 31 - Placement of the Acoustimass; On; Audio
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 29 Changing System Settings Figure 11 Status example: DVD audio settings Center Channel: –8 to 8 Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel sound. In 2-speaker mode “--” appears instead of a numeric value. Audio Status: Displays system audio information....
Page 32 - button to open the Settings menu on your TV screen. Using the down; button to display the System Setup menu.; source
30 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Changing System Settings Changing the system setup Press the Settings button to open the Settings menu on your TV screen. Using the down arrow button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight) System Setup . Press the Enter button to display the System Set...
Page 33 - System setup menu
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 31 Changing System Settings System setup menu The system setup menu contains settings that affect the entire system. Menu Item Settings What each setting does Display Brightness: 1 to 7 Determines the brightness level of the media center display (7 = brightest). Di...
Page 34 - DVD setup submenu
32 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Changing System Settings DVD setup submenu The DVD setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including Parental Control. Parental control setup submenu The parental control submenu lists options for how to restrict access to certain DVDs...
Page 35 - Remote control setup submenu; TV Power
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 33 Changing System Settings Remote control setup submenu This menu allows you to program your LIFESTYLE ® remote to operate your TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. Menu Item Settings What each setting does TV Tuner TV / VCR / AUX Choose a device that selects the chan...
Page 36 - remote to not control your system.; All Off; To verify your system’s house code, press
34 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Reference Changing the house code settings Each LIFESTYLE ® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate with its corresponding media center. If commands given from your remote ever conflict with those of another nearby LIFESTYLE ® system,...
Page 37 - What do I need for setting up a second zone?; Zone Code Switches
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 35 Reference Setting up a second listening zone Your LIFESTYLE ® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to two different listening zones at the same time. What is a zone? Each listening area,...
Page 38 - Cleaning the media center
36 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Reference Taking care of your LIFESTYLE ® system Caring for your system may include: • Cleaning the system’s enclosures • Cleaning your compact discs • Replacing the remote control batteries Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the out...
Page 39 - Battery; Problem
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 37 Reference Replacing the remote control batteries Slide the battery compartment door off of the back of the remote. Find the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the compartment and install the batteries accordingly. Slide the cover back on the remote and snap it c...
Page 40 - Reference; Surround –
38 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Reference 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 from center speaker • Decrease the Center Channel setting in the Audio Setup menu. See “Making audio adjustments” ...
Page 41 - TV Status
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 39 Reference FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. FM sound is noisy in sur-round mode • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode to minimize noise. Sound is distorted • Make sure spe...
Page 42 - Media center power pack rating
40 October 30, 2001 AM259776_01_V.pdf Reference Technical information Media center power pack rating USA/Canada: 120V , 0.55A 50/60 Hz, 66W; 33V , 1.1A Media center inputs TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum AUX: 2Vrms, maximum VCR: 2Vrms, maximum TV: 2Vrms, maximum DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AU...
Page 43 - powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose; Warranty; Contacting customer service
AM259776_01_V.pdf October 30, 2001 41 Reference 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. Warranty Your LIFESTYLE ® home entertainment...
