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... apparatus. The compact disc player should be adjusted or repaired by the label on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of used batteries properly, following any electronic products, use care not to Bose. Please dispose of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide carefully. Please save this owner's guide. Class 1 laser product This CD/DVD player is the only...
... apparatus. The compact disc player should be adjusted or repaired by the label on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of used batteries properly, following any electronic products, use care not to Bose. Please dispose of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide carefully. Please save this owner's guide. Class 1 laser product This CD/DVD player is the only...
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... 16 Selecting the proper TV Video input is critical 16 Making a video connection to the TV 17 Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only 18 Making an audio connection to the TV 20 Setting the TV properly is important 21 Turning off the internal speakers 21 Selecting the FIXED audio output option on your TV 22 Your system is now ready for power 22 Installing the remote control batteries 23 Making sure the sound is...
... 16 Selecting the proper TV Video input is critical 16 Making a video connection to the TV 17 Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only 18 Making an audio connection to the TV 20 Setting the TV properly is important 21 Turning off the internal speakers 21 Selecting the FIXED audio output option on your TV 22 Your system is now ready for power 22 Installing the remote control batteries 23 Making sure the sound is...
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... the speaker and insert the red collared wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (±) into the connectors. Figure 9 Making a two-wire cable connection Terminal tab Red terminal Left, Right, or Center printed on its side or bottom surface when the connections are completed. • Plug the blue cable connectors marked L and R into the FRONT L and R jacks. • Plug the blue cable connector marked C into the FRONT C jack. • Plug the orange cable connectors...
... the speaker and insert the red collared wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (±) into the connectors. Figure 9 Making a two-wire cable connection Terminal tab Red terminal Left, Right, or Center printed on its side or bottom surface when the connections are completed. • Plug the blue cable connectors marked L and R into the FRONT L and R jacks. • Plug the blue cable connector marked C into the FRONT C jack. • Plug the orange cable connectors...
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...) connector on the other connections that each jack. Follow all other components as needed to the module. Spread out the antenna arms and change their orientation as possible. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. FM antenna connection 1. CAUTION: Do not put strain on the back of the media center (Figure 12). However, avoid plugging the adapter into the Speakers jack labeled Main on the audio input cable, especially...
...) connector on the other connections that each jack. Follow all other components as needed to the module. Spread out the antenna arms and change their orientation as possible. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. FM antenna connection 1. CAUTION: Do not put strain on the back of the media center (Figure 12). However, avoid plugging the adapter into the Speakers jack labeled Main on the audio input cable, especially...
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... antenna jack on how to make FM radio signals available through the cable service to begin enjoying its various features right away. Selecting the proper TV Video input is critical After you to then verify that connects to experiment with the AM antenna. 3. Refer to the proper Video input, use your TV owner's guide for the steps below: 1. For details, contact a qualified installer. To get to your TV remote control...
... antenna jack on how to make FM radio signals available through the cable service to begin enjoying its various features right away. Selecting the proper TV Video input is critical After you to then verify that connects to experiment with the AM antenna. 3. Refer to the proper Video input, use your TV owner's guide for the steps below: 1. For details, contact a qualified installer. To get to your TV remote control...
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... center connection panel *A: For use with a single yellow RCA connector on each end. 2. Notice which TV Video input you prefer to validate your system setup now, refer next to "Setting the TV properly is as good as it gets" on page 24. 17 Note: Your TV rear panel may have fewer jacks. Use the supplied video cable with component video connections (for future reference in "Making sure the sound is...
... center connection panel *A: For use with a single yellow RCA connector on each end. 2. Notice which TV Video input you prefer to validate your system setup now, refer next to "Setting the TV properly is as good as it gets" on page 24. 17 Note: Your TV rear panel may have fewer jacks. Use the supplied video cable with component video connections (for future reference in "Making sure the sound is...
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Note: For information on how other components connect to the media center, refer to "Connecting other components (like a cable box or VCR) to the LIFESTYLE® system is not required. • You will still hear audio from your TV does not provide audio output jacks, you use the supplied stereo audio cable (with one white). Then be sure to set the Digital Audio Format to PCM as shown in Europe only...
Note: For information on how other components connect to the media center, refer to "Connecting other components (like a cable box or VCR) to the LIFESTYLE® system is not required. • You will still hear audio from your TV does not provide audio output jacks, you use the supplied stereo audio cable (with one white). Then be sure to set the Digital Audio Format to PCM as shown in Europe only...
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... . Using your TV remote, display the audio menu on your TV screen. In most common ways to make these changes to your TV. Locate the Speakers On/Off menu item and select Speakers Off. 3. For information on how to make additional connections, refer to "Connecting other components after you may include an on-screen audio menu with an option for turning the TV speakers on or off switch on the rear panel near the audio output jacks. Using...
... . Using your TV remote, display the audio menu on your TV screen. In most common ways to make these changes to your TV. Locate the Speakers On/Off menu item and select Speakers Off. 3. For information on how to make additional connections, refer to "Connecting other components after you may include an on-screen audio menu with an option for turning the TV speakers on or off switch on the rear panel near the audio output jacks. Using...
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... the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Plug the other end of the Operating Guide. Note: Do not change the settings of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 18). They should be changed only as an antenna for the media center Media center connection panel BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS DC power jack Media center power supply Fully extend the power cord, which serves as directed in certain areas), MAKE...
... the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Plug the other end of the Operating Guide. Note: Do not change the settings of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 18). They should be changed only as an antenna for the media center Media center connection panel BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS DC power jack Media center power supply Fully extend the power cord, which serves as directed in certain areas), MAKE...
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.... Use the TV remote to turn on your new LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. • Use Setup Disc 1 to the AUX jacks on page 16. 3. Using Disc 2 for you it gets Your system comes with the steps below: 1. Connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to verify that form in the disc tray and continue with two compact discs (Figure 20). Using System Setup Disc 1 1. Select the TV Video input used to connect to play and...
.... Use the TV remote to turn on your new LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. • Use Setup Disc 1 to the AUX jacks on page 16. 3. Using Disc 2 for you it gets Your system comes with the steps below: 1. Connect the ADAPTiQ calibration headset to verify that form in the disc tray and continue with two compact discs (Figure 20). Using System Setup Disc 1 1. Select the TV Video input used to connect to play and...
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... 21 Using the AdaptiQ® calibration headset Media center connection panel BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AUX Headset 2. You may want to customize your system again if you would) and take sampling measurements in the next section of this guide. • Connect other components to another room or significantly change the arrangement of your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. 3. In this guide. • Use the...
... 21 Using the AdaptiQ® calibration headset Media center connection panel BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AUX Headset 2. You may want to customize your system again if you would) and take sampling measurements in the next section of this guide. • Connect other components to another room or significantly change the arrangement of your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. 3. In this guide. • Use the...
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... assistance in making digital connections, refer to use a digital audio connection, we suggest that it be supplied with your system to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center and to the S-video input on your TV. • If your home theater system setup. However, your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com. Beyond composite, consider S-video An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers higher picture quality than composite video output.
... assistance in making digital connections, refer to use a digital audio connection, we suggest that it be supplied with your system to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center and to the S-video input on your TV. • If your home theater system setup. However, your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com. Beyond composite, consider S-video An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers higher picture quality than composite video output.
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Use a component connection for the highest resolution If your TV supports it, this Component connection (and progressive scan) to work properly, you need , refer to the colored jacks on the TV. And the supplied component video adapter is the very best choice for other Component-compatible device (in addition to your TV has Component video in jacks, as another video signal through the media center to the TV, you connect the Component video adapter to video cables and...
Use a component connection for the highest resolution If your TV supports it, this Component connection (and progressive scan) to work properly, you need , refer to the colored jacks on the TV. And the supplied component video adapter is the very best choice for other Component-compatible device (in addition to your TV has Component video in jacks, as another video signal through the media center to the TV, you connect the Component video adapter to video cables and...
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.... Using audio cables (with one or two compatible video devices. In addition, the media center provides Audio IN jacks labeled AUX, CBL-SAT, and VCR. Neither S-video nor Composite video signals will pass through the media center to select the proper TV input so you are connecting a VCR and cable or satellite box combination, skip to the TV 29 Figure 25 VCR connection only Optional cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable connection VCR connector panel Red...
.... Using audio cables (with one or two compatible video devices. In addition, the media center provides Audio IN jacks labeled AUX, CBL-SAT, and VCR. Neither S-video nor Composite video signals will pass through the media center to select the proper TV input so you are connecting a VCR and cable or satellite box combination, skip to the TV 29 Figure 25 VCR connection only Optional cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable connection VCR connector panel Red...
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... on the media center. 1. Cable or satellite connector panel TV connector panel S-video connector Yellow Composite video cable Audio cable with the components you may prefer using another S-video cable to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center to a Video input jack on the media center. • Make EITHER a composite OR an S-video connection from the cable or satellite box to the media center and use another type of connection (refer to "Connecting a DVR in addition to select the proper Video input for CBL...
... on the media center. 1. Cable or satellite connector panel TV connector panel S-video connector Yellow Composite video cable Audio cable with the components you may prefer using another S-video cable to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center to a Video input jack on the media center. • Make EITHER a composite OR an S-video connection from the cable or satellite box to the media center and use another type of connection (refer to "Connecting a DVR in addition to select the proper Video input for CBL...
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... your DVR owner's guide for VCR VCR connector panel Audio cables Composite S-video video cable cable Media center connector panel 31 Use the TV Input button your your LIFESTYLE® remote to select the proper TV Video input for the VCR or cable/satellite. • Or you may prefer to use a coaxial cable connection between the two (Figure 27). • Use the S-video cable to connect the Video out from your cable or satellite box to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your...
... your DVR owner's guide for VCR VCR connector panel Audio cables Composite S-video video cable cable Media center connector panel 31 Use the TV Input button your your LIFESTYLE® remote to select the proper TV Video input for the VCR or cable/satellite. • Or you may prefer to use a coaxial cable connection between the two (Figure 27). • Use the S-video cable to connect the Video out from your cable or satellite box to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your...
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... to distinguish different signals on the same Video input. • If the VCR Video IN jack on your DVR video directly to select VCR as Pay Per View and Video On Demand. 32 Cable or satellite connector panel TV connector panel Coaxial cable connection Video RCA connector (yellow) Optional S-video cable Composite video cable DVR connector panel Audio cables Optional Composite S-video video cable cable Media center connector panel For viewing this setup A DVR is a digital video recorder that is offered by Bose to simplify your source. If so, be...
... to distinguish different signals on the same Video input. • If the VCR Video IN jack on your DVR video directly to select VCR as Pay Per View and Video On Demand. 32 Cable or satellite connector panel TV connector panel Coaxial cable connection Video RCA connector (yellow) Optional S-video cable Composite video cable DVR connector panel Audio cables Optional Composite S-video video cable cable Media center connector panel For viewing this setup A DVR is a digital video recorder that is offered by Bose to simplify your source. If so, be...
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..., use a 75: cable with RCA connectors (such as the selection on the media center console. 3. Use the Volume up and down button on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons. 4. See your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has the proper output jacks, you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you plan to that component. When 9LGHRappears as a video cable). • For an optical connection, insert an optical digital cable...
..., use a 75: cable with RCA connectors (such as the selection on the media center console. 3. Use the Volume up and down button on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons. 4. See your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has the proper output jacks, you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you plan to that component. When 9LGHRappears as a video cable). • For an optical connection, insert an optical digital cable...
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... center connection panel provides two audio output jacks identified by your particular product for this purpose Other products you can play two different sources in different areas of your system, however, it adds another level of your house at the same time. Note: For information on setting a Room Code for the RC18S remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II, refer to the owner's guide for use...
... center connection panel provides two audio output jacks identified by your particular product for this purpose Other products you can play two different sources in different areas of your system, however, it adds another level of your house at the same time. Note: For information on setting a Room Code for the RC18S remote control or the PERSONAL® music center II, refer to the owner's guide for use...
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... control additional speakers, you need to switch the video input selection on your TV. • A Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link This combination wi-fi signal transmitter and receiver enables you to enjoy your LIFESTYLE® system sound on connecting additional Bose products to adjust the volume and select a sound source for adding components with varied output jacks (composite, S-video, and component). One option for this is the advanced PERSONAL® music center II, a combination remote control...
... control additional speakers, you need to switch the video input selection on your TV. • A Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link This combination wi-fi signal transmitter and receiver enables you to enjoy your LIFESTYLE® system sound on connecting additional Bose products to adjust the volume and select a sound source for adding components with varied output jacks (composite, S-video, and component). One option for this is the advanced PERSONAL® music center II, a combination remote control...