Owner's guide
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...8 System parts 8 Cables and accessories 9 Placing the media center and display 10 Placing the cube speakers 10 Placing the center speaker 11 Placing the front left and right speakers 12 Placing the rear speakers 12 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 Making antenna connections 14 FM antenna connection 14 AM antenna ... 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 ...
...8 System parts 8 Cables and accessories 9 Placing the media center and display 10 Placing the cube speakers 10 Placing the center speaker 11 Placing the front left and right speakers 12 Placing the rear speakers 12 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 Making antenna connections 14 FM antenna connection 14 AM antenna ... 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 ...
Owner's guide
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... through basic system installation, including: • System placement • Speaker connections • Display/media center interconnections • TV/video connections • Audio connections • System power connections 2 It contains all the steps needed to -use system delivers superior performance for choosing a Bose® Lifestyle® V-Class® home theater system. Your system...
... through basic system installation, including: • System placement • Speaker connections • Display/media center interconnections • TV/video connections • Audio connections • System power connections 2 It contains all the steps needed to -use system delivers superior performance for choosing a Bose® Lifestyle® V-Class® home theater system. Your system...
Owner's guide
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...Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is a valuable resource for optimizing speaker placement • Explains the importance of running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system • Demonstrates the capabilities of your Lifestyle® system TAB... content that you can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in your listening space. • Speaker placement Diagrams and explains how to place your speakers to get the best possible sound. • Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM ...
...Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is a valuable resource for optimizing speaker placement • Explains the importance of running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system • Demonstrates the capabilities of your Lifestyle® system TAB... content that you can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in your listening space. • Speaker placement Diagrams and explains how to place your speakers to get the best possible sound. • Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM ...
Owner's guide
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... button on the DVD. Exit the System menu by pressing Lifestyle® remote. Follow the instructions on the DVD remote control. Turn your speakers are finished with the Setup and Demonstrations DVD, see "Operation" beginning on page 30 for more information on using the Setup menu. 5 ...on and insert the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD. See "Operation" beginning on page 30 for more information on using the Setup menu. • If you are...
... button on the DVD. Exit the System menu by pressing Lifestyle® remote. Follow the instructions on the DVD remote control. Turn your speakers are finished with the Setup and Demonstrations DVD, see "Operation" beginning on page 30 for more information on using the Setup menu. 5 ...on and insert the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD. See "Operation" beginning on page 30 for more information on using the Setup menu. • If you are...
Owner's guide
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... Cube® speakesr (4) (Lifestyle® V30) ❏ Direct/Reflecting®cube speakers (4) (Lifestyle® V20) ❏ Single Cube speaker (5) (Lifestyle® V10) ❏ AC Power (2) 8 ❏ Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle® V30) ❏ Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle® V20) ❏ Rubber feet for speakers Fi gu re 5 System parts TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Not e: Now...
... Cube® speakesr (4) (Lifestyle® V30) ❏ Direct/Reflecting®cube speakers (4) (Lifestyle® V20) ❏ Single Cube speaker (5) (Lifestyle® V10) ❏ AC Power (2) 8 ❏ Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle® V30) ❏ Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle® V20) ❏ Rubber feet for speakers Fi gu re 5 System parts TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Not e: Now...
Owner's guide
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... ❏ RCA analog audio ❏ Optical digital audio ❏ HDMI digital audio/video ❏ Left front speaker ❏ Center front speaker ❏ Right front speaker ❏ Composite video ❏ Component video ❏ Left rear speaker ❏ Right rear speaker ❏ Acoustimass® module ❏ IR emitter extender ❏ IR emitter to media center 9 Cables needed...
... ❏ RCA analog audio ❏ Optical digital audio ❏ HDMI digital audio/video ❏ Left front speaker ❏ Center front speaker ❏ Right front speaker ❏ Composite video ❏ Component video ❏ Left rear speaker ❏ Right rear speaker ❏ Acoustimass® module ❏ IR emitter extender ❏ IR emitter to media center 9 Cables needed...
Owner's guide
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... two inches of your listening position. When placing the media center, ensure that it is close enough to other A/V components. Bose offers a variety of the Lifestyle® display module Display module 10 Place the display module so it is facing out into the...hard surface to allow for these additional components. To contact Bose directly, refer to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Fi gu re 7 Typical placement of speaker mounting accessories, including rubber feet, stands, and wall brackets...
... two inches of your listening position. When placing the media center, ensure that it is close enough to other A/V components. Bose offers a variety of the Lifestyle® display module Display module 10 Place the display module so it is facing out into the...hard surface to allow for these additional components. To contact Bose directly, refer to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose® dealer or visit www.Bose.com. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Fi gu re 7 Typical placement of speaker mounting accessories, including rubber feet, stands, and wall brackets...
Owner's guide
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... and orientation to move one or more speakers to the bottom of movement, Bose recommends that you attach the included rubber speaker feet to a substantially different location, you place your speakers approximately as marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Note: If, after running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system, you move , ...as shown in Figure 8 on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. CAUTION: Select a stable and level surface for all speakers. Rotate the top cube toward a wall or other hard surface. To reduce the possibility of the...
... and orientation to move one or more speakers to the bottom of movement, Bose recommends that you attach the included rubber speaker feet to a substantially different location, you place your speakers approximately as marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Note: If, after running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system, you move , ...as shown in Figure 8 on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. CAUTION: Select a stable and level surface for all speakers. Rotate the top cube toward a wall or other hard surface. To reduce the possibility of the...
Owner's guide
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... below the vertical center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible (see Figure 8). • If you are placing the center speaker directly on the top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface of your room. • Make sure each 20...screen for best results. • Make sure each 50-foot (15.2-meter) 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 speaker to maximize the reflected sound. 12 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Placing...
... below the vertical center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible (see Figure 8). • If you are placing the center speaker directly on the top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface of your room. • Make sure each 20...screen for best results. • Make sure each 50-foot (15.2-meter) 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 speaker to maximize the reflected sound. 12 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Placing...
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... cause it to its magnetic field for the built-in electronic circuitry are blocked. • Where it will expose electronic media, such as the front speakers. • At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to the surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its two ... magnetic interference with the TV image. • With the front end facing into the room. • Within reach of the audio input cable, the five speaker cables, and your AC power (mains) outlet. • Under a table or behind a cabinet, but not where furniture or drapes block any openings on the module...
... cause it to its magnetic field for the built-in electronic circuitry are blocked. • Where it will expose electronic media, such as the front speakers. • At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to the surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its two ... magnetic interference with the TV image. • With the front end facing into the room. • Within reach of the audio input cable, the five speaker cables, and your AC power (mains) outlet. • Under a table or behind a cabinet, but not where furniture or drapes block any openings on the module...
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... in the event of a weak digital signal. • If your TV. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Connecting the audio from that source through the speakers built into the TV. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English To connect your TV audio to the Lifestyle® system: • For a basic analog audio connection, use...
... in the event of a weak digital signal. • If your TV. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 INSTALLATION Connecting the audio from that source through the speakers built into the TV. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English To connect your TV audio to the Lifestyle® system: • For a basic analog audio connection, use...
Owner's guide
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...zones. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on page 53.) Source Steps through the available source selections. Decreases the audio volume from the speakers. 22 On/Off Turns the power on or off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the top of the display... shows system messages. Fi gu re 16 Lifestyle® system display TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English The buttons on page 53.) Vol - When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding turns off . When Bose® link is playing, and any selected option. Vol + Increases the audio volume from the...
...zones. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on page 53.) Source Steps through the available source selections. Decreases the audio volume from the speakers. 22 On/Off Turns the power on or off all rooms. (See "Setting up a second room with sound" on the top of the display... shows system messages. Fi gu re 16 Lifestyle® system display TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English The buttons on page 53.) Vol - When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding turns off . When Bose® link is playing, and any selected option. Vol + Increases the audio volume from the...
Owner's guide
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...your Lifestyle® system. Turns your cable or satellite box on the following button descriptions. Note: A source is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones. (See "Setting up to control the associated source. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Power and source selection buttons On/Off...of the buttons can connect to your Lifestyle® system on the TV. See "Operation" beginning on page 53.) • TV - When Bose® link is any device, such as the source. • On/Off - Turns your remote control while reading the following pages. Selects ...
...your Lifestyle® system. Turns your cable or satellite box on the following button descriptions. Note: A source is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all zones. (See "Setting up to control the associated source. TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Power and source selection buttons On/Off...of the buttons can connect to your Lifestyle® system on the TV. See "Operation" beginning on page 53.) • TV - When Bose® link is any device, such as the source. • On/Off - Turns your remote control while reading the following pages. Selects ...
Owner's guide
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..., and effects of the options, then press Enter. To view the settings menu: 1. Press the Settings button to hear the front two speakers instead of all main room speakers to select the source. 2. Display the Lifestyle® system menu on the right side of the media center as you can be muted...
..., and effects of the options, then press Enter. To view the settings menu: 1. Press the Settings button to hear the front two speakers instead of all main room speakers to select the source. 2. Display the Lifestyle® system menu on the right side of the media center as you can be muted...
Owner's guide
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... -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6) Increases or decreases rear speaker volume. If you prefer to watch movies without hearing the rear channels, select 3. If you prefer to hear stereo material played on the front left and right speakers only, select 2. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 OPERATION Tab le 3 Settings... options TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Features Default Setting (Options) Effect 2-3-5 speakers Surround For TV, CBL•SAT, DVD, VCR...
... -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6) Increases or decreases rear speaker volume. If you prefer to watch movies without hearing the rear channels, select 3. If you prefer to hear stereo material played on the front left and right speakers only, select 2. TAB TAB TAB 6Italiano TAB 5 OPERATION Tab le 3 Settings... options TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English Features Default Setting (Options) Effect 2-3-5 speakers Surround For TV, CBL•SAT, DVD, VCR...
Owner's guide
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... to User Adjustable.) When only one (mono) channel of audio is input, Mono Decoding engages Videostage® decoding to produce sound from the selected (2, 3, or 5) speakers. 47 This condition is playing. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Reduces the difference between a soft voice and a sudden...
... to User Adjustable.) When only one (mono) channel of audio is input, Mono Decoding engages Videostage® decoding to produce sound from the selected (2, 3, or 5) speakers. 47 This condition is playing. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Reduces the difference between a soft voice and a sudden...
Owner's guide
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...room where it to receive. 53 TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Bose® link-compatible products make it all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other unpowered speakers for true independence. It's a simple matter to preset each additional ...listeners in other rooms. These include: the Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link, the Wave® music system, 3•2•1®, 3•2•1 GS, or 3•2•1 GSX systems, the Lifestyle® RoomMate® powered speaker system, and other rooms can choose to ...
...room where it to receive. 53 TAB TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Bose® link-compatible products make it all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other unpowered speakers for true independence. It's a simple matter to preset each additional ...listeners in other rooms. These include: the Bose® link AL8 homewide wireless audio link, the Wave® music system, 3•2•1®, 3•2•1 GS, or 3•2•1 GSX systems, the Lifestyle® RoomMate® powered speaker system, and other rooms can choose to ...
Owner's guide
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...the media center and display Use only a soft, dry cloth to maintain the finish. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Taking care of your speakers with local electrical authorities if you have a dual-voltage power supply, make sure the voltage selection switch on a soft cloth to clean the ...are not sure of the media center power supply matches the local power rating. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary. Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your Lifestyle® system Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the ...
...the media center and display Use only a soft, dry cloth to maintain the finish. English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB Taking care of your speakers with local electrical authorities if you have a dual-voltage power supply, make sure the voltage selection switch on a soft cloth to clean the ...are not sure of the media center power supply matches the local power rating. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary. Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your Lifestyle® system Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the ...
Owner's guide
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... control. • Unplug the power supply for any external components. Multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack. - 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 •...for the source you want to see if MUTE is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check connections between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • ...
... control. • Unplug the power supply for any external components. Multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack. - 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 •...for the source you want to see if MUTE is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack. • Check connections between the cube speakers and the module. • Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on the remote control to unmute the sound. • ...
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...TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Problem What to do Sound is marred by a • Contact Bose® Customer Service to the surround speaker jacks. Too much sound from center speaker • Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends. • Select 3- with a plasma display TV, ... (+ and -). or 5-speaker mode. 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...
...TAB 6 TAB TAB REFERENCE Problem What to do Sound is marred by a • Contact Bose® Customer Service to the surround speaker jacks. Too much sound from center speaker • Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends. • Select 3- with a plasma display TV, ... (+ and -). or 5-speaker mode. 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...