Page 2 - AFETY; Please read this guide; Please dispose of used batteries properly,; following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
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. Additional saf...
Page 3 - ONTENTS; English; Introducing the uMusic
3 C ONTENTS English Français Español I NTRODUCTION 5 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introducing the uMusic ® intelligent playback system . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - What makes this LIFESTYLE
4 English Français Español U SING S YSTEM M ENUS 32 Properties that you can adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How to enter the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Welcome; System Guide provided in the carton.; Introducing the VS-2 video enhancer; Note: Regarding copy protection
5 I NT RODU CTI O N English Français Español I NTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Bose ® LIFESTYLE ® DVD home entertainment system with HDMI TM connectivity and automatic video switching. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE ® system design, this elegant and eas...
Page 6 - Check DVDs for region number compatibility; Glossary of terms; Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.; – The logo representing Dolby Digital.
6 I N T RODU CT IO N I NTRODUCTION English Français Español Check DVDs for region number compatibility For a DVD disc to be compatible with a player, their respective region numbers must match. These numbers are assigned by the geographic region where the player and disc are sold. You can find the r...
Page 7 - ommittee of experts from; uMusic
I NT RODU CTI O N 7 I NTRODUCTION English Français Español IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam. Letterbox – A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black bars above and below the pic...
Page 8 - YSTEM; Remote control buttons; You may set the LIFESTYLE; TV
8 S YSTEM C ON TROLS English Français Español S YSTEM C ONTROLS Remote control buttons The advanced radio frequency (RF) remote control provided with this system works from almost anywhere inside your home, with no need to aim it in the direction of the system. Note: You may set the LIFESTYLE ® remo...
Page 9 - If you select the Stored source:; appears above the Library button; Library; If; Library
S YSTEM C ON T R OLS 9 S YSTEM C ONTROLS English Français Español If you select the Stored source: • Pressing Library enters the library of stored CD tracks. If (Record/ABC* functions) appears above the Library button and you select a video source: • When using an HDMI TM connection to a widescreen ...
Page 11 - Getting good remote control range and response; TV as is practical improves remote range.
S YSTEM C ON T R OLS 11 S YSTEM C ONTROLS English Français Español If the symbol * appears above the Library button, the four buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions: * See Remote Version in “Remote control options” on page 39. Getting good remote control range and respo...
Page 12 - Media center; retract the disc tray; Controls
12 S YSTEM C ON TROLS S YSTEM C ONTROLS English Français Español Media center The disc tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media center. To the right of the system controls is the display window (Figure 1). CAUTION: Pressing the Open/Close button on the media cente...
Page 13 - Display window; Figure 2; – A l l a r t i s t s –
S YSTEM C ON T R OLS 13 S YSTEM C ONTROLS English Français Español Display window The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including which source is playing, program details, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2). Figure 2 Sample of information that appears on the...
Page 14 - Initial pointers to get you started; “Using your LIFESTYLE; To turn on your system; To turn on the TV or other external components; Input
14 S YSTEM O PERATIO N English Français Español S YSTEM O PERATION Initial pointers to get you started Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile before using your system. Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE ® remote with o...
Page 15 - To adjust what you hear or see; Store; “Getting your music into the system,” below.; Enjoying your stored music; Getting your music into the system
S YSTEM O PERATION 15 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español To adjust what you hear or see • To correct sound problems (unexpected boominess, harshness, thinness, or reverberation) take time to run the ADAPTiQ ® audio calibration program, if you have not done so. • For lasting adjustment to sy...
Page 16 - The basics of your uMusic; Stored; Pressing; Encore; Your remote control options
16 S YSTEM O PERATIO N S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español Here’s how to begin: 1. Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray. 2. Press the Store button, located on the media center control panel. • During this process, the media center displays the message ...
Page 17 - Making sure you hear what you like; Set up presets for each listener right away; Stored CD; S T O R E D
S YSTEM O PERATION 17 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español As a convenient reminder of how to use this feature and what the specialized remote control buttons do, use the small, color-coded uMusic ® System Guide provided in the carton. Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can ma...
Page 18 - Train your preset; Use the Playlist to line up tracks for play; Playlist
18 S YSTEM O PERATIO N S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español With CDs already stored in the system, use the preset you prefer to get started: 1. Press Stored on your LIFESTYLE ® remote. 2. Check the media center display to see which play mode is selected. • If it says UMUSIC, you are ready to ...
Page 19 - Check in at your Music Library; Figure 5; A r t i s t
S YSTEM O PERATION 19 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español To delete tracks from the Playlist: • While listening to music in the Playlist, press and hold Playlist as the track you want to remove plays. To completely clear the Playlist: • To use the Playlist again for a different purpose, you ...
Page 20 - “Using System Menus” on page 32.; Using the other sources; Playing a DVD
20 S YSTEM O PERATIO N S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español 2. Use these actions to move around and make selections from the display or the screen: • Press the left, right, up, or down arrows to get to the option you want. • Press Enter to confirm your selection and move back to the attribute...
Page 21 - subtitle information.; at a point in the DVD where you want to begin or end the segment.
S YSTEM O PERATION 21 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español 4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up). Be sure the DVD is clean. If not, refer to “Protecting and caring for your system” on page 54. 5. On the media center, press the Open/Close button again to retract the disc tray. 6. Press...
Page 22 - Using DVD parental controls
22 S YSTEM O PERATIO N S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español Using DVD parental controls The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE ® system allows you to restrict access by locking any DVD movies that you find inappropriate for members of your family. Before you can use this feature, you ...
Page 23 - Using the radio; Press; Changing stations; Setting, removing, or reassigning radio station presets; To set a preset, use method A or B below:; follow the next two steps for each station:
S YSTEM O PERATION 23 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to “CD settings options” on page 45. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in “Where to find the list of options” on...
Page 24 - Tune to the preset number you want to remove.; To reassign a preset to a different station:; Using the headphone jack; Figure 8; Using the sleep timer; You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE
24 S YSTEM O PERATIO N S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that number. To remove a station preset: 1. Tune to the preset number you want to remove. 2. On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number butt...
Page 25 - button on the LIFESTYLE; Enter; or; Settings; on the LIFESTYLE
S YSTEM O PERATION 25 S YSTEM O PERATION English Français Español 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, th...
Page 26 - ONTROLLING; Using your LIFESTYLE; It may take more than one try; For TV control; For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE; Select your TV brand.
26 C ONT R OLLI NG E XT ER N A L S OU RC ES English Français Español C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES Using your LIFESTYLE ® remote with other components You can control most brands of external components – such as TVs, cable/satellite boxes, and VCR/DVRs – using your LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Afte...
Page 27 - Philips
C ONT R OLLI NG E XTER N A L S OU RC ES 27 C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES English Français Español 5. Identify the TV brand: • From the list of options that appear, select TV Brand (Figure 11). • Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand of your TV. • Press Enter to sele...
Page 28 - For cable/satellite control; Automatic
28 C ONT R OLLI NG E XT ER N A L S OU RC ES C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES English Français Español Figure 12 Changing the TV Power 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 connected or not po...
Page 29 - For VCR (or other video recorder) control; Follow the VCR process below:
C ONT R OLLI NG E XTER N A L S OU RC ES 29 C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES English Français Español 3. Choose the device code: • From the menu options on the left, select CBL • SAT Code . • Move right to select the first code. • Press the CBL • SAT On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE ® remote. Press the...
Page 30 - LIFESTYLE; For AUX control; Follow the AUX process below:; Assigning channel control to the TV input device
30 C ONT R OLLI NG E XT ER N A L S OU RC ES C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES English Français Español 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 and Seek to control your VCR or other video recorder. On some DVR...
Page 31 - CBL
C ONT R OLLI NG E XTER N A L S OU RC ES 31 C ONTROLLING E XTERNAL S OURCES English Français Español Opposite the TV Control menu item, select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector. Then press System or Exit to leave the menu. Figure 13 Designating the TV as channel select...
Page 32 - SING; Properties that you can adjust; How to enter the System menu; System; What it shows you
32 U SI NG S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español U SING S YSTEM M ENUS Properties that you can adjust Adjustments to system properties are typically those you make only once. If your system already operates just as you want, there is no need to make such adjustments. However, for some installation...
Page 33 - How to make changes; options you may choose to alter for that property.; Stored CD options; CD Action
U SING S YSTEM M ENUS 33 U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties 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 to see a preview of featu...
Page 34 - Using the Edit Screen; How to change the text; Genre; Done
34 U SI NG S YSTEM M ENUS U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español *Does not appear in every menu. Using the Edit Screen To see the Edit Screen, select one of the Active Display Items that allows editing. Album is the first such item in the list above. Press Enter to make that selection. Figur...
Page 36 - Audio options; Menu Options; You may want to adjust the inputs for each external
36 U SI NG S YSTEM M ENUS U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español Audio options Press System on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Press the right arrow key to select the Audio tab. When you see a preview of audio features, press the Enter button to move into the active list of audio options. Fi...
Page 37 - Video options
U SING S YSTEM M ENUS 37 U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español * Elimination of ADAPTiQ system adjustments is NOT automatically reversible. Restoring these adjustments requires performing the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system again using Disc 2. For information on how to use this process, re...
Page 38 - Media center options; Not applicable for systems with the VS-2 video enhancer.
38 U SI NG S YSTEM M ENUS U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español Media center options Press System 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 19 Preview of media center fea...
Page 39 - Remote control options; Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connections
U SING S YSTEM M ENUS 39 U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español Remote control options Press System on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of remote con- trol features, and press the Enter button to move into an active list of remote control options. Figure 20 Preview...
Page 41 - DVD Lock options; Using the lock to apply parental control
U SING S YSTEM M ENUS 41 U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español DVD Lock options Press System on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock features, and press the Enter button to move into an active display of DVD Lock options. Figure 21 Preview of DVD Lockfeatu...
Page 42 - To set the restriction level and passwords
42 U SI NG S YSTEM M ENUS U SING S YSTEM M ENUS English Français Español Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVDs that have a higher rating than your restriction level. There are eight levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of Americ...
Page 43 - HANGING; Quick adjustments as you watch or listen; Where to find the list of options; to No in the System menu. Refer to “Video options” on page 37.; C E N T E R; FM; Center Channel
43 C HANGIN G S OU RCE S ETTINGS English Français Español C HANGING S OURCE S ETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen Quick changes to whatever system source is playing are easy to make when you press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE ® remote control. You can boost the system center cha...
Page 44 - How to change the settings
44 C HA NGI N G S OURC E S E TTI N G S C HANGING S OURCE S ETTINGS English Français Español 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 actio...
Page 45 - Stored CDs settings options
C HANGIN G S OU RCE S ETTINGS 45 C HANGING S OURCE S ETTINGS English Français Español Stored CDs settings options To get into the Stored CD Settings menu, you must have CD tracks stored in the system. Select Stored as the source. CD settings options To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD ...
Page 46 - DVD settings options; Icon
46 C HA NGI N G S OURC E S E TTI N G S C HANGING S OURCE S ETTINGS English Français Español DVD settings options To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the source. Icon Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions 2-3-5 Speakers 2, 3, 5 [default...
Page 49 - RESENTING; How you can tell the system to “Do as I do”; Tips for storing music
49 P RE SENT ING A N EW W AY TO P LAY English English Français Español P RESENTING A N EW W AY TO P LAY What makes this LIFESTYLE ® system uniquely yours The CDs you have amassed over the years are an expression of your taste in music. The ones you play on a regular basis provide a window into your ...
Page 50 - Planning time to store your music; How much time to allow for storing CDs
50 P RE SE NT ING A N EW W AY TO P LAY P RESENTING A N EW W AY TO P LAY English Français Español • Using the log pages at the back of this guide is one way to track the order of the CDs you store. Or you can rely on the system Library to keep the list for you. • Allow the system a little time to lea...
Page 51 - How the uMusic; for; you; Why presets are important; assigned preset and uses that preset when listening.; Switch from one to another easily; Use the selection and rating buttons as you like; Seek
51 P RE SENT ING A N EW W AY TO P LAY P RESENTING A N EW W AY TO P LAY English Français Español How the uMusic ® intelligent playback system works for you We know that the time spent sorting through CDs to locate the tracks you prefer simply delays your listening pleasure. Now, almost instantaneousl...
Page 52 - Taking advantage of the system intelligence; IMPORTANT! – Please register your product right away!; Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
52 P RE SE NT ING A N EW W AY TO P LAY P RESENTING A N EW W AY TO P LAY English Français Español Taking advantage of the system intelligence As it stores and processes the tracks from your CDs, this system draws information about the tracks from internal music databases. This data includes the name ...
Page 53 - EFERENCE; System maintenance; Replacing the remote control batteries
53 R EFERENCE English Français Español R EFERENCE System maintenance Changing batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed, as needed (to select a new house code, for example). Similar changes may be required for any additional r...
Page 54 - To verify your system’s house code, press; Protecting and caring for your system; Cleaning the media center
54 R EFE R ENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español Using the media center: 1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button. 2. Press and hold the Enter button. Your current house code will appear in the media cen- ter display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the pos...
Page 55 - Cleaning the speakers; Setting up a second room with sound; Bose
55 R EFERENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español 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. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them caref...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; Problem
57 R EFERENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn’t do anything • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply.• Make sure the power supply DC output cord is inserted securely into the VS-2.• Make sure the VS-2 cable securely ...
Page 59 - Contacting Customer Service; TV Power Status
59 R EFERENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Limited warranty This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limite...
Page 60 - Accessories; Media center power pack power rating
60 R EFE R ENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español 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 in...
Page 61 - Media center outputs
61 R EFERENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español Media center outputs SPEAKERS, MAIN and BOSE LINK: 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 1V p-p with sync 75 Ω S-VIDE...
Page 62 - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
62 R EFE R ENCE R EFERENCE English Français Español END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you, the End User (“End User” or “You”), and Bose Corporation (“Bose”) governing your use of the technology and software and...
