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...Your system features 2 Setup assistance 2 Setup Guide 2 Setup and Demonstrations DVD 3 This User Guide 3 First Power-Up 4 What to do next 4 Tailoring the sound to your room 6 Carton inventory 8 System parts 8 Cables and accessories 9 Placing the media center and display 10 Placing the cube speakers 10 Placing the center... 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 the cable or satellite box on or off 32 Using the remote to change channels 33 Changing the HDMI Image...
...Your system features 2 Setup assistance 2 Setup Guide 2 Setup and Demonstrations DVD 3 This User Guide 3 First Power-Up 4 What to do next 4 Tailoring the sound to your room 6 Carton inventory 8 System parts 8 Cables and accessories 9 Placing the media center and display 10 Placing the cube speakers 10 Placing the center... 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 the cable or satellite box on or off 32 Using the remote to change channels 33 Changing the HDMI Image...
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...the HDMI video resolution 35 Setting up to view videotapes 36 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR 36 About the HDMI video resolution 37 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX)... source 38 Setting up the Bose® remote to control the AUX device 38 About the HDMI video resolution 39 Controlling the...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 60 GLOSSARY 61 ...
...the HDMI video resolution 35 Setting up to view videotapes 36 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR 36 About the HDMI video resolution 37 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX)... source 38 Setting up the Bose® remote to control the AUX device 38 About the HDMI video resolution 39 Controlling the...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 60 GLOSSARY 61 ...
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... out of your system. The setup DVD: • Provides instructions for setup information and content that you can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in this user guide: • ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that your Lifestyle® ... using the Setup Guide. We encourage you to view the DVD immediately after you how to complete your system setup, and get the best possible sound. • Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM antennas. • TV sensor setup Shows how to enable the TV to ...
... out of your system. The setup DVD: • Provides instructions for setup information and content that you can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in this user guide: • ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that your Lifestyle® ... using the Setup Guide. We encourage you to view the DVD immediately after you how to complete your system setup, and get the best possible sound. • Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM antennas. • TV sensor setup Shows how to enable the TV to ...
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If you have already completed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process using the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD please go on to the next section, "Carton inventory" on page 8. You will hear a series of audio tones. TAB 4...Figure 3, can be worn above your ears, contains two miniature microphones that your Lifestyle® system sounds great. A special headset, pictured in the Essentials kit. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Tailoring the sound to your room The ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system ensures that take acoustic measurements during calibration. ...
If you have already completed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process using the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD please go on to the next section, "Carton inventory" on page 8. You will hear a series of audio tones. TAB 4...Figure 3, can be worn above your ears, contains two miniature microphones that your Lifestyle® system sounds great. A special headset, pictured in the Essentials kit. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Tailoring the sound to your room The ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system ensures that take acoustic measurements during calibration. ...
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...INSTALLATION Placing the media center and display The media center can clearly see the display module from your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com. Bose offers a variety of the Lifestyle® display module Display module 10 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 ...the ventilation openings on each speaker array toward the front of the surface on either side of each side. To contact Bose directly, refer to other A/V components. Rotate the top cube of the media center. When placing the media center,... the room, toward the wall or another hard surface to create reflected sound.
...INSTALLATION Placing the media center and display The media center can clearly see the display module from your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com. Bose offers a variety of the Lifestyle® display module Display module 10 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 ...the ventilation openings on each speaker array toward the front of the surface on either side of each side. To contact Bose directly, refer to other A/V components. Rotate the top cube of the media center. When placing the media center,... the room, toward the wall or another hard surface to create reflected sound.
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...: If, after running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system, you move , particularly on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of movement, Bose recommends that you should re-run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system. You can cause speakers to move one or more speakers to a substantially different... location, you attach the included rubber speaker feet to produce the most pleasing sound. To reduce the possibility of a home theater. TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB INSTALLATION Fi gu re 8 Approximate speaker locations 11
...: If, after running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system, you move , particularly on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of movement, Bose recommends that you should re-run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system. You can cause speakers to move one or more speakers to a substantially different... location, you attach the included rubber speaker feet to produce the most pleasing sound. To reduce the possibility of a home theater. TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB INSTALLATION Fi gu re 8 Approximate speaker locations 11
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...) speaker cable can reach from the speaker to the Acoustimass module. • Place the speakers at ear height or higher if possible. • Direct the sound away from the center speaker to maximize the reflected...
...) speaker cable can reach from the speaker to the Acoustimass module. • Place the speakers at ear height or higher if possible. • Direct the sound away from the center speaker to maximize the reflected...
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... your TV setup menu. 18 Be sure to the Lifestyle® system. Do not disconnect the analog connection described above. The analog connection ensures consistent sound in your TV provides a digital audio out connector, connect a digital audio cable. If your TV does not have an audio output, you can still... hear the sound of a connected component through your Lifestyle® system, you must connect the audio coming out of your TV and to your TV turned all the...
... your TV setup menu. 18 Be sure to the Lifestyle® system. Do not disconnect the analog connection described above. The analog connection ensures consistent sound in your TV provides a digital audio out connector, connect a digital audio cable. If your TV does not have an audio output, you can still... hear the sound of a connected component through your Lifestyle® system, you must connect the audio coming out of your TV and to your TV turned all the...
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..."Setting up a second room with sound" on page 53.) Source Steps through the available source selections. Vol + Increases the audio volume from the speakers. Fi gu re 16 Lifestyle® system display TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English The buttons on page 53.) Vol - When Bose® link is playing, and ...any selected option. On/Off Turns the power on or off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the top of the display control the basic Lifestyle® system functions...
..."Setting up a second room with sound" on page 53.) Source Steps through the available source selections. Vol + Increases the audio volume from the speakers. Fi gu re 16 Lifestyle® system display TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English The buttons on page 53.) Vol - When Bose® link is playing, and ...any selected option. On/Off Turns the power on or off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the top of the display control the basic Lifestyle® system functions...
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...video connectors on page 30. Turns the Lifestyle® system on . Mutes or unmutes the volume. Refer to control the associated source. When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones. (See "Setting up to your Lifestyle® system on ...your remote control while reading the following pages. Turns the TV on and off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the following button descriptions. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control button descriptions are arranged by general function on...
...video connectors on page 30. Turns the Lifestyle® system on . Mutes or unmutes the volume. Refer to control the associated source. When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones. (See "Setting up to your Lifestyle® system on ...your remote control while reading the following pages. Turns the TV on and off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the following button descriptions. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control button descriptions are arranged by general function on...
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.... Late at night, or at other quiet times, those effects. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to produce sound from the selected (2, 3, or 5) speakers. 47 Range Compression moderates those kinds of program material. Video processing delays cause the video ... item to correct this condition. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Reduces the difference between the quietest and loudest sounds on FM·AM) Default Setting (Options) 2 (0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Off (On) On (Off) On (Off) Effect Corrects for sonic differences...
.... Late at night, or at other quiet times, those effects. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to produce sound from the selected (2, 3, or 5) speakers. 47 Range Compression moderates those kinds of program material. Video processing delays cause the video ... item to correct this condition. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Reduces the difference between the quietest and loudest sounds on FM·AM) Default Setting (Options) 2 (0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Off (On) On (Off) On (Off) Effect Corrects for sonic differences...
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...On) U.S.) Sleep Timer Off (10-90) Effect Allows you change the tuner frequency, the setting resets to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: • Auto - English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB OPERATION Features Default Setting (Options)..., it will automatically output stereo if available. When On, displays RDS information for the current radio station. The FM tuner will output mono sound. • Mono - Turns off your Lifestyle® system and all components under its control after 3 seconds. Stereo) RDS Info (FM...
...On) U.S.) Sleep Timer Off (10-90) Effect Allows you change the tuner frequency, the setting resets to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: • Auto - English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB OPERATION Features Default Setting (Options)..., it will automatically output stereo if available. When On, displays RDS information for the current radio station. The FM tuner will output mono sound. • Mono - Turns off your Lifestyle® system and all components under its control after 3 seconds. Stereo) RDS Info (FM...
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...52 For more information on streams, refer to match those switch settings in the main room Switches (1-4), as Room A with sound" on page 53. Set switches 5-9 for use the Bose® link remote. In the main room, the primary remote is set as set for the room where you hear. ... the room where the remote will use in your main remote. Other switches Switch 5 determines which audio stream (of two) you will be used. For a Bose® link remote in another room Switches 1-4 need to "Setting up a second room with all switches down . TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 TAB 4 ...
...52 For more information on streams, refer to match those switch settings in the main room Switches (1-4), as Room A with sound" on page 53. Set switches 5-9 for use the Bose® link remote. In the main room, the primary remote is set as set for the room where you hear. ... the room where the remote will use in your main remote. Other switches Switch 5 determines which audio stream (of two) you will be used. For a Bose® link remote in another room Switches 1-4 need to "Setting up a second room with all switches down . TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 TAB 4 ...
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...for true independence. We also offer amplifiers of supplying up a second room with sound Your Lifestyle® home theater system can direct sound to more , it all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other unpowered speakers for the audio stream ...have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you want it easy As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose® link network connects all together. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Setting up to 14 additional rooms with music....
...for true independence. We also offer amplifiers of supplying up a second room with sound Your Lifestyle® home theater system can direct sound to more , it all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other unpowered speakers for the audio stream ...have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you want it easy As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose® link network connects all together. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Setting up to 14 additional rooms with music....
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...room (A). TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 REFERENCE For added versatility, you may prefer using a Personal® music center II to control the sound in your Lifestyle® V-Class™ home theater system. Leave the switch unchanged, so the expansion room receives a different audio stream from...(A). • Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must match those on your options, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Regardless of which options you choose, each new remote, unless for adding it to your other listening options you what is currently playing ...
...room (A). TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 REFERENCE For added versatility, you may prefer using a Personal® music center II to control the sound in your Lifestyle® V-Class™ home theater system. Leave the switch unchanged, so the expansion room receives a different audio stream from...(A). • Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must match those on your options, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Regardless of which options you choose, each new remote, unless for adding it to your other listening options you what is currently playing ...
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... communication between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that the audio input cable: - TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB... 3 TAB 2 English REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem System doesn't do anything No sound What to do • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. • Make sure the Acoustimass® module ...
... communication between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that the audio input cable: - TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB... 3 TAB 2 English REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem System doesn't do anything No sound What to do • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. • Make sure the Acoustimass® module ...
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...to see the problem below.) • Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance. 57 English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Problem What to do No sound from center speaker • Decrease the Center Channel setting. Too much sound from center speaker • Make sure the ...an area of "dead spots." Lifestyle® remote • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). or 5-speaker mode. No sound from surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode. • Increase the Surround setting for the source being played. • Make sure the video...
...to see the problem below.) • Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance. 57 English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Problem What to do No sound from center speaker • Decrease the Center Channel setting. Too much sound from center speaker • Make sure the ...an area of "dead spots." Lifestyle® remote • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). or 5-speaker mode. No sound from surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode. • Increase the Surround setting for the source being played. • Make sure the video...
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...turns on by itself • Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another station. FM sound is turned on. • Refer to reduce interference. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are connected properly. • ... owner's manual. You may be in an upright position. • Move antennas farther from any external components connected to minimize noise. FM sound is correct for some stations. No video on page 51.) Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are secure. • Reduce...
...turns on by itself • Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another station. FM sound is turned on. • Refer to reduce interference. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are connected properly. • ... owner's manual. You may be in an upright position. • Move antennas farther from any external components connected to minimize noise. FM sound is correct for some stations. No video on page 51.) Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are secure. • Reduce...
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...seen as variations in a DVD title. Carries digital audio via a wire between a source device and your Lifestyle® system. Composite video - channel surround sound - For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (read by a laser beam in a compact disc player. Such data is 4 units wide by ...not available on all televisions or video components. Component video - Also called YPbPr, this video signal is compatible with sounds from five different speakers for full-range sound and one speaker for compact disc, a plastic-coated, metallized disc that we hear with our ears are known as...
...seen as variations in a DVD title. Carries digital audio via a wire between a source device and your Lifestyle® system. Composite video - channel surround sound - For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (read by a laser beam in a compact disc player. Such data is 4 units wide by ...not available on all televisions or video components. Component video - Also called YPbPr, this video signal is compatible with sounds from five different speakers for full-range sound and one speaker for compact disc, a plastic-coated, metallized disc that we hear with our ears are known as...
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...Video Recording. A DVR uses a hard drive, an electronic program guide, and internal processing to a lower one. - verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as an international standard. The conversion from a higher-resolution input signal number to drastically simplify programmed recording ...and playback of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as bits of multi-channel surround sound format used interchangeably with PVR, for Digital Video Recording, sometimes used on certain CDs and many DVDs. - DVD video -...
...Video Recording. A DVR uses a hard drive, an electronic program guide, and internal processing to a lower one. - verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as an international standard. The conversion from a higher-resolution input signal number to drastically simplify programmed recording ...and playback of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as bits of multi-channel surround sound format used interchangeably with PVR, for Digital Video Recording, sometimes used on certain CDs and many DVDs. - DVD video -...