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... adapter (Europe only 17 Connecting the audio from your TV 18 Using the IR emitter 20 iv TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 22 The display 22 The remote control 22 OPERATION 30 Watching TV 30 Setting up the Lifestyle remote to control the TV 30 Selecting the TV screen shape 31 Setting the audio delay compensation 31 Changing the HDMI Image View 31 Controlling a cable or satellite box 32 Programming the Bose remote to turn...
... adapter (Europe only 17 Connecting the audio from your TV 18 Using the IR emitter 20 iv TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 22 The display 22 The remote control 22 OPERATION 30 Watching TV 30 Setting up the Lifestyle remote to control the TV 30 Selecting the TV screen shape 31 Setting the audio delay compensation 31 Changing the HDMI Image View 31 Controlling a cable or satellite box 32 Programming the Bose remote to turn...
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... radio 44 Presets 44 Headphone listening 44 Settings Options 45 System maintenance 50 Replacing the remote control batteries 50 Changing remote control switch settings .......... 50 TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE 50 Protecting and caring for your system 52 Cleaning the media center 53 Setting up a second room with sound 54 Bose® link-compatible products make it easy ... 54 Bose® link remote switch settings 55 Troubleshooting 56 Contacting Customer Service...
... radio 44 Presets 44 Headphone listening 44 Settings Options 45 System maintenance 50 Replacing the remote control batteries 50 Changing remote control switch settings .......... 50 TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE 50 Protecting and caring for your system 52 Cleaning the media center 53 Setting up a second room with sound 54 Bose® link-compatible products make it easy ... 54 Bose® link remote switch settings 55 Troubleshooting 56 Contacting Customer Service...
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...-to-use system delivers superior performance for choosing a Bose® Lifestyle® V-Class™ home theater system. It contains all the steps needed to get you haven't already done so, please refer to help you set up your system: Setup Guide If you through basic system installation, including: • System placement • Speaker connections • Display/media center interconnections • TV/video connections • Audio connections • System power connections...
...-to-use system delivers superior performance for choosing a Bose® Lifestyle® V-Class™ home theater system. It contains all the steps needed to get you haven't already done so, please refer to help you set up your system: Setup Guide If you through basic system installation, including: • System placement • Speaker connections • Display/media center interconnections • TV/video connections • Audio connections • System power connections...
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..., etc. • Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is selected. • TV audio out connections Explains how to connect audio from your TV so that you set up your Lifestyle® system and connect your DVD player using the Setup Guide. The following information is provided in this user guide: • ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that...
..., etc. • Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is selected. • TV audio out connections Explains how to connect audio from your TV so that you set up your Lifestyle® system and connect your DVD player using the Setup Guide. The following information is provided in this user guide: • ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that...
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... 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English 3. Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Before doing this connection, contact your home. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Making antenna connections The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. Note: AM reception can be used with the AM antenna. 3. Turn off the TV for...
... 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English 3. Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Before doing this connection, contact your home. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Making antenna connections The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. Note: AM reception can be used with the AM antenna. 3. Turn off the TV for...
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... media center rear panel (see Figure 13). • If your TV audio to the Lifestyle® system: • For a basic analog audio connection, use the supplied stereo audio cable (with two RCA connectors at any other time, it is best to select Fixed in the event of a weak digital signal. • If your TV provides both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) audio output jacks, use either a single coaxial cable or an optical cable. The analog connection...
... media center rear panel (see Figure 13). • If your TV audio to the Lifestyle® system: • For a basic analog audio connection, use the supplied stereo audio cable (with two RCA connectors at any other time, it is best to select Fixed in the event of a weak digital signal. • If your TV provides both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) audio output jacks, use either a single coaxial cable or an optical cable. The analog connection...
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...INSTALLATION Fi gu re 1 5 IR emitters positioned on device front panel 21 Place each emitter so that the flat side is against the front panel of each device. 4. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB To use up to the devices. Plug the IR emitter extender connector into the IR emitter extender. 3. Using...four IR emitters with two or more devices 1. Plug the IR emitter cord connector (or additional extenders) into the Lifestyle® media center. 2. If you need additional IR emitter extenders, contact Bose® Customer Service. Note: You can use IR emitters with the system. Refer to the...
...INSTALLATION Fi gu re 1 5 IR emitters positioned on device front panel 21 Place each emitter so that the flat side is against the front panel of each device. 4. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB To use up to the devices. Plug the IR emitter extender connector into the IR emitter extender. 3. Using...four IR emitters with two or more devices 1. Plug the IR emitter cord connector (or additional extenders) into the Lifestyle® media center. 2. If you need additional IR emitter extenders, contact Bose® Customer Service. Note: You can use IR emitters with the system. Refer to the...
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... TAB 6 TAB TAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Fi gu re 1 7 Lifestyle® system remote control 23 In addition to controlling your Lifestyle® system, the remote can be programmed to control each remote control button is no need to your home. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB The remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from almost anywhere in your system. The function of each source device connected to aim the remote at the display.
... TAB 6 TAB TAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Fi gu re 1 7 Lifestyle® system remote control 23 In addition to controlling your Lifestyle® system, the remote can be programmed to control each remote control button is no need to your home. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB The remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from almost anywhere in your system. The function of each source device connected to aim the remote at the display.
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... Remote control button descriptions are arranged by general function on page 30. See "Operation" beginning on the following button descriptions. Selects the TV as a DVD player, that outputs video and/or audio and can function properly, your cable or satellite box on the TV. Selects different video connectors on and off. 24 Mutes or unmutes the volume. When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones...
... Remote control button descriptions are arranged by general function on page 30. See "Operation" beginning on the following button descriptions. Selects the TV as a DVD player, that outputs video and/or audio and can function properly, your cable or satellite box on the TV. Selects different video connectors on and off. 24 Mutes or unmutes the volume. When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones...
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... was off . Selects the built-in AM radio tuner set to the station last selected. Selects the built-in FM radio tuner, set to the station last selected. Displays the options menu for TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR (when your Lifestyle® system on if it was off . • AUX - Selects the source device plugged into the DVD connectors. Selects the source device plugged into the VCR connectors. Turns your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR...
... was off . Selects the built-in AM radio tuner set to the station last selected. Selects the built-in FM radio tuner, set to the station last selected. Displays the options menu for TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR (when your Lifestyle® system on if it was off . • AUX - Selects the source device plugged into the DVD connectors. Selects the source device plugged into the VCR connectors. Turns your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR...
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... volume on the remote. If your TV set to the video. TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB OPERATION Setting the audio delay compensation You may notice that you hear the voice. Select a value by pressing the Image View button on your TV is delayed relative to display an image on changing the HDMI Image View. 31 Changing the HDMI Image View You can use the Audio Delay setting to Widescreen TV and press ENTER. 4. See "Controlling...
... volume on the remote. If your TV set to the video. TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB OPERATION Setting the audio delay compensation You may notice that you hear the voice. Select a value by pressing the Image View button on your TV is delayed relative to display an image on changing the HDMI Image View. 31 Changing the HDMI Image View You can use the Audio Delay setting to Widescreen TV and press ENTER. 4. See "Controlling...
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... control the cable or satellite box Setting up the remote as the single point of your subscription service. On the Lifestyle® remote, press the (CBL-SAT) On/Off button, located under the CBL-SAT button. • If the device turns off, you are unsure of the device type, see the owner's manual for that device. On the TV, select the video input that works. 12. Select...
... control the cable or satellite box Setting up the remote as the single point of your subscription service. On the Lifestyle® remote, press the (CBL-SAT) On/Off button, located under the CBL-SAT button. • If the device turns off, you are unsure of the device type, see the owner's manual for that device. On the TV, select the video input that works. 12. Select...
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... turn on automatically when your Lifestyle® system is connected to your Lifestyle® system, you can now use the Lifestyle® remote to make the system menu appear on the TV. 5. Select the type of your device and press ENTER. 10. Programming the Bose® remote to control the VCR Setting up the remote to control the VCR involves selecting the correct VCR code, then setting...
... turn on automatically when your Lifestyle® system is connected to your Lifestyle® system, you can now use the Lifestyle® remote to make the system menu appear on the TV. 5. Select the type of your device and press ENTER. 10. Programming the Bose® remote to control the VCR Setting up the remote to control the VCR involves selecting the correct VCR code, then setting...
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.... 6. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Programming the Bose® remote to control the AUX device Setting up the remote to control that source. Move across the menu tabs to Setup by pressing System. 5. Move down to AUX Brand and press ENTER. 9. To exit the system menu, press Exit. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 OPERATION Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source Once your AUX source device is connected to...
.... 6. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Programming the Bose® remote to control the AUX device Setting up the remote to control that source. Move across the menu tabs to Setup by pressing System. 5. Move down to AUX Brand and press ENTER. 9. To exit the system menu, press Exit. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 OPERATION Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source Once your AUX source device is connected to...
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... remote. When the TV Control item in the system menu is set to TV, the Image View button has no effect. Fi gu re 2 TV aspect ratios 4:3 16:9 40 To change the display format that is built into the HDTV must be either 4:3 or 16:9 (Figure 2). When the TV Control menu item is set to AUX, VCR, DVD, or CBL•SAT, the Image View button functions...
... remote. When the TV Control item in the system menu is set to TV, the Image View button has no effect. Fi gu re 2 TV aspect ratios 4:3 16:9 40 To change the display format that is built into the HDTV must be either 4:3 or 16:9 (Figure 2). When the TV Control menu item is set to AUX, VCR, DVD, or CBL•SAT, the Image View button functions...
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... 3 details the features, default settings, optional settings, and effects of the video output to Coaxial Source and press ENTER. 4. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Setting the coaxial audio source One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors on the back of the Lifestyle® media center is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. Move down to change menu settings, select one of the media...
... 3 details the features, default settings, optional settings, and effects of the video output to Coaxial Source and press ENTER. 4. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Setting the coaxial audio source One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors on the back of the Lifestyle® media center is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. Move down to change menu settings, select one of the media...
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... remote control for each additional room, managing your entire living space with sound Your Lifestyle® home theater system can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from two different sound sources (such as AM/FM tuner, DVD, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent audio streams. In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center...
... remote control for each additional room, managing your entire living space with sound Your Lifestyle® home theater system can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from two different sound sources (such as AM/FM tuner, DVD, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent audio streams. In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center...
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... are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to press a source button (DVD, VCR, FM, etc.) on the Lifestyle® remote control. • Unplug the power supply for any external components. Make sure that the audio input cable: - Multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check connections between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the...
... are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to press a source button (DVD, VCR, FM, etc.) on the Lifestyle® remote control. • Unplug the power supply for any external components. Make sure that the audio input cable: - Multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check connections between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the...
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... surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode. • Increase the Surround setting for assistance. With a plasma display TV turned on, the Lifestyle® remote behaves erratically • Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to see the problem below.) • Contact Bose Customer Service for the source being played. • Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks, and the left and right surround speakers are using a plasma display...
... surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode. • Increase the Surround setting for assistance. With a plasma display TV turned on, the Lifestyle® remote behaves erratically • Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to see the problem below.) • Contact Bose Customer Service for the source being played. • Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks, and the left and right surround speakers are using a plasma display...
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...® system. (See "Changing remote control switch settings" on page 51.) Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are secure. • Reduce the output level from TV, DVD, • Check the connections. Select the 2-speaker mode in the Settings menu to improve reception. • Make sure the AM antenna is noisy in surround mode • Weak FM stations will produce static in an area of weak signal coverage for the video source. 58 TAB TAB...
...® system. (See "Changing remote control switch settings" on page 51.) Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are secure. • Reduce the output level from TV, DVD, • Check the connections. Select the 2-speaker mode in the Settings menu to improve reception. • Make sure the AM antenna is noisy in surround mode • Weak FM stations will produce static in an area of weak signal coverage for the video source. 58 TAB TAB...