Owner's guide
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...display window 11 General System Operation 12 Turning your system on and off 12 Making sound adjustments 12 Volume 12 Changing the number of speakers playing 12 Adjusting surround sound 12 Using the headphones jack 12 System settings 12 Using the sleep timer 12 ...station preset 17 Erasing a station preset 18 Selecting a preset station 18 Playing External Sources 19 Controlling external sources 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your VCR 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your cable/satellite ...
...display window 11 General System Operation 12 Turning your system on and off 12 Making sound adjustments 12 Volume 12 Changing the number of speakers playing 12 Adjusting surround sound 12 Using the headphones jack 12 System settings 12 Using the sleep timer 12 ...station preset 17 Erasing a station preset 18 Selecting a preset station 18 Playing External Sources 19 Controlling external sources 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your VCR 19 Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your cable/satellite ...
Owner's guide
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...lter to - An acronym for National Television System Committee. S-video - Our proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel surround sound experience from widescreen video by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y. 6 A component analog video signal containing one of several ... commands on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats. NTSC and PAL are examples of multi-channel surround sound format used on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. A type of composite video systems. 1 - DVD video - The technique of...
...lter to - An acronym for National Television System Committee. S-video - Our proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel surround sound experience from widescreen video by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y. 6 A component analog video signal containing one of several ... commands on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats. NTSC and PAL are examples of multi-channel surround sound format used on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. A type of composite video systems. 1 - DVD video - The technique of...
Owner's guide
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...Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ On Off Turns the system on . Tape Selects the Tape source and turns the system on page 19....cable box or satellite receiver) as the sound source. The bottom of this button turns your TV (if properly connected) as the sound source. Note: Some types of this ...Sources" on . For example, your TV might have a similar control button, and (2) your LIFESTYLE® remote control must have two external inputs, one of which contains the antenna for all ...
...Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ On Off Turns the system on . Tape Selects the Tape source and turns the system on page 19....cable box or satellite receiver) as the sound source. The bottom of this button turns your TV (if properly connected) as the sound source. Note: Some types of this ...Sources" on . For example, your TV might have a similar control button, and (2) your LIFESTYLE® remote control must have two external inputs, one of which contains the antenna for all ...
Owner's guide
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...TV to the headset jack located on the remote control or the media center button panel. Making sound adjustments Volume System volume can be accessed through the settings menu. Surround- System settings When necessary, the system settings can be adjusted in your TV. To change ... setting in the settings menu to your system can be changed using the Volume ▲ ▼ buttons on page 22. Adjusting surround sound The sound level of speakers used . lowers it on your remote. Changing the number of speakers playing When you must change the video output...
...TV to the headset jack located on the remote control or the media center button panel. Making sound adjustments Volume System volume can be accessed through the settings menu. Surround- System settings When necessary, the system settings can be adjusted in your TV. To change ... setting in the settings menu to your system can be changed using the Volume ▲ ▼ buttons on page 22. Adjusting surround sound The sound level of speakers used . lowers it on your remote. Changing the number of speakers playing When you must change the video output...
Owner's guide
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...Tune Seek Enter Channel Chapter Preset Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ Settings Settings (Source) Sleep Timer TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE Status Audio Setup Analog Input Digital Input System Setup Menu Item Settings What each setting does... Sleep Timer: Off mm:ss Timer not active. Use this adjustment if an external analog source sounds much louder or softer than the other sources. TV, VCR, AUX or TAPE Status: Displays information about the TV / VCR ...
...Tune Seek Enter Channel Chapter Preset Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ Settings Settings (Source) Sleep Timer TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE Status Audio Setup Analog Input Digital Input System Setup Menu Item Settings What each setting does... Sleep Timer: Off mm:ss Timer not active. Use this adjustment if an external analog source sounds much louder or softer than the other sources. TV, VCR, AUX or TAPE Status: Displays information about the TV / VCR ...
Owner's guide
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...8482; audio calibration system may not be included with your Bose® dealer. Contact your LIFESTYLE® system. Range compression is normally engaged when you turn... Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track. 4. Selects Track 1, Track 2, or both of movie sound tracks. Figure 12 The audio setup submenu On Off Mute All Mute CD/DVD SOURCE...Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ Settings Settings (source) Audio Setup Enter Settings: Audio Setup (source) Movie EQ (Notes 1 and 2) Range ...
...8482; audio calibration system may not be included with your Bose® dealer. Contact your LIFESTYLE® system. Range compression is normally engaged when you turn... Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track. 4. Selects Track 1, Track 2, or both of movie sound tracks. Figure 12 The audio setup submenu On Off Mute All Mute CD/DVD SOURCE...Track Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous 0 PLAYBACK Stop Pause Play Shuffle Repeat Speakers 2-3-5 AUDIO Surround -+ Settings Settings (source) Audio Setup Enter Settings: Audio Setup (source) Movie EQ (Notes 1 and 2) Range ...
Owner's guide
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...be used for your Off LIFESTYLE® system. Moving the module away from +1 to the factory settings. This feature can decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting ...Settings Menu Item Settings What each setting does Mono Decoding: On Off Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that... +1 to +6 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the treble sound. You can sound "dull" and may also vary in Figure 13. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you selected during the process...
...be used for your Off LIFESTYLE® system. Moving the module away from +1 to the factory settings. This feature can decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting ...Settings Menu Item Settings What each setting does Mono Decoding: On Off Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that... +1 to +6 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the treble sound. You can sound "dull" and may also vary in Figure 13. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you selected during the process...
Owner's guide
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... properly. • Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center. • Adjust antenna position to do No sound from center speaker • Make sure the center speaker cable is inconsistent or does not work • Make sure antennas are too •... In 5-speaker mode, press Surround -. Radio does not work • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). Try another nearby or behaves erratically LIFESTYLE® system. • See "Changing the house code settings" on by itself, • ...
... properly. • Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center. • Adjust antenna position to do No sound from center speaker • Make sure the center speaker cable is inconsistent or does not work • Make sure antennas are too •... In 5-speaker mode, press Surround -. Radio does not work • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). Try another nearby or behaves erratically LIFESTYLE® system. • See "Changing the house code settings" on by itself, • ...
Owner's guide
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...center display says: • Make sure the audio input cable is noisy in sur- • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. See "Connecting the optional IR emitter cable" in your password • Enter a password of the media center is working properly by ...; Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. English Reference Problem What to do FM sound is turned on page 19. cable/satellite box, or • Make sure that send other external component. See "Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control not control your TV, VCR, your system, to ...
...center display says: • Make sure the audio input cable is noisy in sur- • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. See "Connecting the optional IR emitter cable" in your password • Enter a password of the media center is working properly by ...; Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. English Reference Problem What to do FM sound is turned on page 19. cable/satellite box, or • Make sure that send other external component. See "Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control not control your TV, VCR, your system, to ...
Installation guide
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... Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround 7 Note: Do not place a cube speaker on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. You may obtain additional rubber feet by contacting Bose® customer service. See the illustration of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from...
... Left front Center Right front Left surround Right surround 7 Note: Do not place a cube speaker on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. You may obtain additional rubber feet by contacting Bose® customer service. See the illustration of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from...
Installation guide
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... System Installation Figure 4 Speaker placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass® module English Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient ... the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Place them at the front edge of sound around the listener. Adjust the rear surround speakers to the back of your ear, the better. 3. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (...
... System Installation Figure 4 Speaker placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass® module English Left surround Right surround Center speaker placement The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient ... the center speaker directly above or below the center of the picture. Place them at the front edge of sound around the listener. Adjust the rear surround speakers to the back of your ear, the better. 3. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (...
Installation guide
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...feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass® module (the length of the media center. • Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow enough room to connect all of the CD tray cover. to lift up the front cover and ...English System Installation Placing your media center Note: Now is negative (-). Note: For convenience, until your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Select a location for connecting the surround speakers. Make sure nothing blocks this guide. To run the cables in mind the following guidelines: • Do not...
...feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass® module (the length of the media center. • Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow enough room to connect all of the CD tray cover. to lift up the front cover and ...English System Installation Placing your media center Note: Now is negative (-). Note: For convenience, until your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Select a location for connecting the surround speakers. Make sure nothing blocks this guide. To run the cables in mind the following guidelines: • Do not...
Installation guide
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... alternate ways to connect your VCR and TV to your system Connect the VCR audio outputs to hear any surround sound effects. To play VCR audio (not TV audio) through your system, but do not connect the TV audio...speaker Center front Right front speaker speaker Front speaker outputs Rear speaker outputs Speaker zone 1 output Media center Left surround Right surround speaker speaker Cable TV or satellite input AUX left & right audio (if available) VCR left & right audio... VCR turned on page 5, but the TV audio is played through your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system.
... alternate ways to connect your VCR and TV to your system Connect the VCR audio outputs to hear any surround sound effects. To play VCR audio (not TV audio) through your system, but do not connect the TV audio...speaker Center front Right front speaker speaker Front speaker outputs Rear speaker outputs Speaker zone 1 output Media center Left surround Right surround speaker speaker Cable TV or satellite input AUX left & right audio (if available) VCR left & right audio... VCR turned on page 5, but the TV audio is played through your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system.