Page 2 - Information about products that generate electrical noise; void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.; Important Safety Information
2 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 moisture – Do not use this product ne...
Page 3 - Please read this installation guide; Safety Information
3 ç p g ç p g Please read this installation guide Please take the time to follow this installation guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your installation guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire...
Page 4 - Contents; About your LIFESTYLE; For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 . .
4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About your LIFESTYLE ® system VS-1 video expander . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Finding a loca...
Page 5 - To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the; Finding a location for the VS-1; For your records
5 ç p g ç p g Introduction About your LIFESTYLE ® system VS-1 video expander The LIFESTYLE ® system VS-1 video expander is designed to sim- plify your system setup and operation. After setting up the VS-1, pressing a source button on your LIFESTYLE ® system remote selects audio and video at the same...
Page 6 - If you already have set up a LIFESTYLE; Connecting the Quadra cable; Media center power module; DVD home
6 Connecting the VS-1 to Your Media Center If you have a LIFESTYLE ® system in your home If you already have set up a LIFESTYLE ® system in your home, complete the following steps. Other-wise, skip to “Connecting the Quadra cable.” 1. Turn off your LIFESTYLE ® system. 2. Unplug the media center powe...
Page 7 - Component
7 ç p g ç p g Your Connection Options Your TV connection panel Your TV may have more than one type of video input connection. Each type provides a different level of video image quality. Examine the rear panel of your TV and determine whether it has composite, S-Video, or component video input jacks...
Page 8 - For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1; Plug the other end of the component video cable into the; PUT; of each plug to the color of each jack.; TV connection panel
8 For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (Component) Follow the instructions on this page and the next if you decided to connect your TV to the VS-1 using a component video cable. You can use the component video cable included in the carton to connect ...
Page 10 - For an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1; You can use the S-Video cable included with your LIFESTYLE; Video OUTPUT
10 For an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (S-Video) Follow the instructions on this page and the next if you decided to connect your TV to the VS-1 using an S-Video cable. You can use the S-Video cable included with your LIFESTYLE ® system to make this ...
Page 11 - Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate
11 For an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 ç p g ç p g Choosing connection types for your video sources If you connected your TV to the VS-1 using an S-Video cable, you can only use S-Video and Composite connections for source inputs even though a source may have compo-nent output con...
Page 12 - For a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1; system to make this connection.
12 For a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (Composite) Follow the instructions on this page and the next if you decided to con-nect your TV to the VS-1 using a composite video cable. You can use the composite video cable included with your LIFESTYLE ® s...
Page 13 - You need to obtain a composite video cable to make this connection.; Video INPUT; Turn to “Source Audio Connections” on page 14.
13 For a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 ç p g ç p g Connecting your sources to the VS-1 If you connected your TV to the VS-1 using a composite video cable, you can only use composite connections for source inputs. You need to obtain a composite video cable to make this connection....
Page 14 - Source Audio Connections; system; LIFESTYLE
14 Source Audio Connections Now that all the video connections are made, you can connect the audio sources to the media center. Connect the audio OUT jacks from all your sources to the appropriate audio IN jacks on the rear panel of your LIFESTYLE ® media center. For more information on connecting a...
Page 16 - Enter
16 Operating Information Updating the system software Your DVD home entertainment system might need a software update to enable it to operate the VS-1. For example, if you cannot see a picture on your TV after installing the VS-1, you need to update the system software. A software update disc is inc...
Page 17 - Selecting the TV source
17 Operating Information ç p g ç p g Switching sources After adding the VS-1 to your system setup, switching sources is greatly simplified. Just press the remote button (CD/DVD, VCR, CBL/SAT, or AUX) for the source you want to use. If you select one of the sources connected to the VS-1, make sure th...
Page 18 - For solid wood
18 Mounting Your VS-1 on a Wall Required tools Recommended hardware Install two screws eight inches apart. Leave ¼ in (6 mm) between wall surface and screw head. Position the VS-1 over the screws so that it is flush with the wall. Lower the VS-1 onto the screws to lock it in place. 1 2 3 For solid w...
Page 19 - • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the VS-1.; Troubleshooting; Problem
19 ç p g ç p g Maintaining Your VS-1 Cleaning • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the VS-1. • 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 VS-1...
Page 20 - Dimensions; Video output; Composite: NTSC or PAL format 1V; Finish; Molded plastic; Contacting Customer Service; Customer
Maintaining Your VS-1 20 Technical information Dimensions Size of the housing with the RCA jacks (excluding cable and bend relief): 12.8 " W x 4.1 " D x 1.4 " H (32.41 cm x 10.48 cm x 3.61 cm) VS-1 power rating USA/Canada: 3.5 WInternational: 3.5 W Video inputs Component: Y, P b , P r S-...
Page 21 - Bose Corporation; How you can obtain warranty service:
21 Maintaining Your VS-1 ç p g ç p g Limited Warranty Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701 What is covered: All parts defective in material and workmanship. This limited warranty for the LIFESTYLE ® system VS-1 Video Expander covers the functionality of the system for its normal, inten...
Page 22 - Maintaining Your VS-1