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Contents

Using System Menus. Making system adjustments. How to see the System menu. How to make changes. Audio options. Video options. Media center options. Remote control opitons. DVD lock options. Applying parental control. Reference. Remote control maintenance. Replacing the remote control batteries. Changing house code settings. Setting up a second room with sound. Bose link: the key to assured compatibility. Taking care of your LIFESTYLE system. Limited warranty. Troubleshooting. Contacting customer service. Accessories. Technical information. 43 43

Introduction Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE systems design, this elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.
Types of discs you can play
The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos: Video DVDs DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws Video CDs (VCDs)
Audio CDs CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws MP3 CDs that meet the following criteria: All tracks are burned in a single, closed session and in ISO9660 disc format. Each file name has an.mp3 extension and no other periods. The file tag is no higher than ID3 (ID3v2).
Check for region number compatibility
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match. These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold. Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right.

Glossary of audio terms

Aspect ratio The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4 by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9. Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title. Component video A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals (marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all television sets. Composite video A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color information are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, composite video cables use RCA jacks. Dolby Digital A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding multi-channel audio. The logo representing Dolby Digital.

Capabilities and Controls The remote control
The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE system works from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim the remote at the media center.

Power and mute

Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used. Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms). Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.
Source and input selection
Turns the system on and selects the built-in disc player as source. Turns the system on and selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station last selected. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on. Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center. Turns the system on and selects the TV connected to the media center as source. When the remote has been set to do so*, turns the TV on and off. When the remote has been set to do so, scrolls the TV inputs to select one. The input that connects to the media center is one choice. Turns the system on and selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the media center. When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your cable or satellite box on and off. Turns your system on and selects the VCR connected to the media center as the sound source. When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your VCR on and off.
*You can choose to set the LIFESTYLE remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR so it will turn those devices on or off. To do that, refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 18. Until then, however, simply turn on the TV or component using its power button or remote control. 7
Capabilities and Controls
Menu and program selection English
Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source. Enters or exits the System menu. Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded. Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box. Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite provides that option). Exits the Settings and System menus. Exits electronic TV listings.
Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency. Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.
Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item.
Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.
Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station. Skip to the next or previous TV channel, CD track, DVD chapter, or radio preset.
Raise or lower the volume of the current source. Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only, if it was muted. Pressing lowers the volume. Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station preset, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.

Loading and playing a DVD
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise indicated. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on your television. Press to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
Lift up the media center front door and press Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up). Press Press

on its control panel.

again to close the disc tray. to begin play.
You may need to press the play button more than once. Most DVD videos present on-screen selections before the movie begins. Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that disc provides subtitle information.

Control options English

If you want to: Pause a DVD movie Resume play Stop a DVD movie Do this: Press Press. again or.
Press once. Then press to continue playing from where the movie stopped. Or, press twice to stop and reset. Then press to restart at the beginning of the DVD. Press up.

Skip to the next chapter

Skip to the previous chapter

down twice.

Repeat a chapter
while the chapter you want to repeat plays.
Search backward or forward Press and hold
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to DVD setting options on page 27. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in How to see your options on page 24.

Using parental controls

The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE system allows you to restrict access to DVD movies with ratings you find inappropriate for members of your family. Before you can use this feature, you choose a password and a level of restriction in the System menu. To learn more about parental controls refer to on page 34. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting if you have trouble with a password.

Loading and playing a CD

The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise indicated. Press to select the CD player and begin playing the CD loaded in the disc tray. This also turns the system on if it is off. To load a disc: 1. 2. 3. Lift up the media center front door and press Insert the audio CD into the tray.
to close the disc tray. Play begins automatically.
If you want to: Pause a CD Resume play of paused CD Stop a CD Clear continuously scrolling track information (for an MP3-CD) from the media center display. Go to next track Do this: Press Press. or. to restart at the beginning until the display changes. Press and hold again to restore the scrolling display of text.

Using the LIFESTYLE remote control, to assign to a specific number:
To remove a station preset Tune to the preset number you want to remove. Then follow the step below:
On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: XX ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. The removal is then completed. To reassign a preset to a different station 1. Tune to the station preferred. 2. Using the remote control, press and hold the preset number button you want to reassign to that station.

Using the headphone jack

For private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack located on the right side of the media center as you face it. Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.

Using the sleep timer

You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE system automatically in 10 to 90 minutes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any source that is selected. Note: If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu, refer to Making adjustments to a particular source on page 24. In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changes by using the selection buttons.

To set the timer

On both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply: 1. 2. Figure 3
Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menu
Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE remote to enter the source Settings menu. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 3).
Note: If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to it to see the other attributes that are not currently shown. 3. Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want, from 10 to 90 minutes.
Note: Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90-minute option turns the sleep timer off. 4. 5. Press Enter to confirm your selection. Press Exit or Settings on the LIFESTYLE remote control to leave the menu.
When the time you set elapses, the system, the TV (if it is on*), and the sleep timer will all turn off automatically. *For the TV to turn off automatically, the system must sense that it is on. This is contingent on your use of the supplied TV sensor. For information on installing and testing the TV sensor, refer to your LIFESTYLE system Installation Guide.

Controlling External Sources Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components
You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite boxes, using your LIFESTYLE remote control. You can also designate one of these components as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation. Your LIFESTYLE system includes an infrared (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE remote is set to control. This allows you to turn on other sources in the room and make basic selections from them, whether they are connected to the media center or to the TV. Note: If a component is located where it cannot receive these IR signals, you can use the supplied IR emitter cable with that component. For tips on getting the IR signals where they need to go, or using the optional emitter, see Connecting the optional IR emitter cable in your Installation Guide.

For TV control

Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu, refer to Using System Menus on page 29. Use the TV remote to turn on the TV. Be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFESTYLE remote control: 1. 2. 3. 4. Figure 4
Preview of Remote features in the System menu
Press the TV button to select the TV source. Press the System button. The System menu will appear on the TV screen (Figure 4). Move across the categories to Remote Control to preview these menu options. Press the Down arrow or Enter to move into that menu.
Remote Control IR Control: TV Tuner: TV Brand: TV Device Code: VCR Brand:

Select your TV brand.

navigate

select

Controlling External Sources
5. Identify the TV brand: From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select TV Brand (Figure 5). Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand for your TV. Press Enter to select that brand. Figure 5

TV brand selection

Remote Control IR Control: TV Tuner: TV Brand: TV Device Code: VCR Brand: Philex Philharmonic Philips Phoenix Phonola
Choose the device code: In the menu options on the left, select TV Device Code. Move right to select the first code. Press the TV On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press that button again. If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code. If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press the TV On/Off button two more times.* When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button. To have the TV come on automatically, whenever you press a video source button, follow Step 7 on page 20. To skip this step, press System or Exit to leave the System menu.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find you can turn your TV on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control. 19

5 Determines the number of speakers playing. 2, Establishes relative surround sound volume. -5 to +Establishes relative center speaker volume. -5 to +5 On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper Off movie soundtrack reproduction. On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibilOff ity. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others. On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry Off to process mono programs (one-channel audio) into 5-speaker sound. 0:00 Displays elapsed time. _:__ Advances or reverses the film to the new time. Advances or reverses the film to another section _ of __ of the DVD, according to the number set. Advances or reverses the film to a new scene, ___ according to the number set. DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified. Dolby Digital English Determines the language used for DVD subtitles Other (of the languages available on that disc). 1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene (of the camera angles available on the disc). Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start A, B and end points are defined. To begin: 1. Move backward or forward to the point in the DVD where you want the segment to start. 2. 3. 4. Press Enter. Move to the point where you want it to end. Press Enter.
Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button. Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time 10-90 elapses.
Changing Source Settings TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX)
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources. Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio
Processing to User Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu.
Features 2,3,5 speakers Surround Center Channel Movie EQ Range Compression

Default Setting; Options

Effect of this Setting
5 Controls the number of speakers playing. 2, Soften or Focus the surround (rear) speakers. -5 to +Soften or Focus the center speaker. -5 to +5 On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper Off movie soundtrack reproduction. On Adjusts volume by frequency band to moderOff ate the difference between dialogue and special effects. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others. On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding Off circuitry, which processes mono audio (onechannel) programs into five-speaker sound. 1 Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s). 2, Both The content of the second soundtrack may be a second language, for example. Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time 10-90 elapses.

Using System Menus Video options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 13

Video preview

Video Select Video to adjust these system options TV Power TV Power Status TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level Video Format Progressive Scan
Important Note: DO NOT change settings for Component video or Progressive scan in the System menu. Doing so can cause your TV screen to go blank, making completion of the process difficult. Instead refer to Activating component or progressive scan connections on page 11.
Active Display Item TV Power
Default Settings; Options
Automatic TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.* Manual TV does not come on automatically. Euro TV responds to SCART connector input. TV Not Detected Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly. TV On Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly. Normal 4:3 ratio screen display. Widescreen 16:9 ratio widescreen display. Modified DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen. Unmodified DVD video does not reformat automatically. Composite, S-VIDEO System works with composite and/or S-video TV connection. Component System works with component TV connection. Normal Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs. Extended Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs. NTSC Correct for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors. PAL Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors. Off Screen image repaints in standard style. On Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV). *With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector communicates with the TV. If your system setup is different from either of these, using the automatic feature is not an option. Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to Installing the TV on/off detector in your Installation Guide.

TV Power Status (not a setting) TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector (See Important Note above.) Video Black Level Video Format Progressive Scan (See Important Note above.)
Using System Menus Media center options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of media center features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 14

Media Center preview

Media Center Select Media Center to adjust these system options Display Brightness Display Language Optical Source Digital Audio Format Widescreen DVDs Tuner Spacing Restore Settings
Active Display Item Display Brightness Display Language
4 Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness. 1 to 7 Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest). English On-screen display menus appear in the selected language. Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska None No digital signal received via optical cable. TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source. Original No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio jacks. PCM Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices. U.S., European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region standard. No User settings, if any, modify system operation. Yes Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings established at the factory.
Optical Source Digital Audio Format
Tuner Spacing Restore Settings
Using System Menus Remote control options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of remote control features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 15

Remote Control preview

Remote Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options CBL/SAT Device IR Control CBL/SAT Brand TV Tuner CBL/SAT Device Code TV Brand AUX Device TV Device Code AUX Brand VCR Brand AUX Device Code VCR Device Code
Active Display Item IR Control
Off System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR commands to a learning remote. Teach System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE remote buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the system. On System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught to operate the system. CBL/SAT Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices. TV, VCR Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE remote control to operate. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV. Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR. Cable Identifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE remote control to Satellite operate. Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box. Changer Identifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE remote to operate. Satellite, Cable, DVR, TV, VCR Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for the remote. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device. Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.

Reference Remote control maintenance
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to Bose link remote switch settings on page 39.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. 2. 3. Figure 17
Installing the remote control batteries AAA batteries (4)

+ + + +

Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17). Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and symbols on the batteries with the + and markings inside the compartment. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Battery compartment Battery compartment cover
Changing house code settings
Each LIFESTYLE remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another LIFESTYLE system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control(s) with steps that follow. Using the remote control: 1. 2. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on page 38). Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.
Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your remote control. 3. Replace the battery cover.

Reference

Using the media center: 1. 2. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button. Press and hold the Store button. Your current house code will appear in the media center display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4: HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = (current house code)
While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control. The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the new code: NEW HOUSE CODE:

(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = (new house code)
Release the Store button. The system remains off. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your systems house code, press Store while the system is off. The display confirms the settings of switches 1-4. Figure 18
Miniature house code switches on the Main room (A) remote Switches (1-4) As set at the factory: all switches down.

Other switches

Switch 5 determines what stream or program you hear. For more information on streams, refer to Setting up a second room with sound below. Switches 6-9 represent the room where the remote will be used. In the main room, the remote is set as Room A with all switches down.
For a Bose link remote in another room
Switches 1-4 need to match those switch settings in your main remote. Set switches 5-9 for the room where you will use the Bose link remote.
Setting up a second room with sound
Your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room at the same time. Whats more, it can even direct sound from two different sound sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent streams. In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the system is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing there or an entirely different program. Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE system can fill your entire living space with music.
Bose link: the key to assured compatibility
One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one additional room. As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the Bose link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in the other rooms. These include smaller Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers, plus the proper cables and adapters to complete your sound network. And by purchasing a Bose link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music system becomes quick and easy. Inside these remotes, one small switch allows you to predetermine which rooms, as a group, will share the main room program stream and which other room or group of rooms will hear the alternate stream. For more versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL music center II remote control in your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams without setting switches, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is playing on both steams. So it is very easy to choose one or the other whenever you like. Regardless of which type you choose, with any Bose link remote control you also get detailed instructions on using the network. And a Bose link symbol on the cartons (for the products mentioned above) helps simplify your selections. For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with the system.

Bose link remote switch settings
These settings are for use only with remote controls that have switches inside the battery compartment.* Make sure the house code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main remote. For switch 5, determine if you want the room grouped with the main room (A), so it receives the same program heard there. If you do not change switch 5, the room will receive the same program stream as is heard in the main room (A). If you set switch 5 up ( ), the room will receive a different stream than the main room (A).
*For the PERSONAL music center II remote control, the settings above are made in a menu on the display screen. 39
Reference Taking care of your LIFESTYLE system
Caring for your system may include: Cleaning the systems enclosures Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs Replacing the remote control batteries
Cleaning the media center
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Do not use any sprays near the system.

Cleaning the speakers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish. Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary.

Cleaning discs

Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 19). To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any chemical products; they can damage the disc. Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc. To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Figure 19
Handling and cleaning a disc

Limited warranty

Your LIFESTYLE home theater system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose.

FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in surround mode Sound is distorted No sound from TV, CD/DVD, VCR, or AUX LIFESTYLE remote does not control your TV, VCR, cable/satellite box, or other external component
Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly
TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings You forgot your password
Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.

Reference Accessories

For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.

Technical information

Media center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC International: 220-240V Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.30A 50/60Hz 33VDC 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A 1.1A 1.1A
Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60Hz 350W International: 220-240V Media center inputs AUX: 2Vrms, maximum CBL-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum VCR: 2Vrms, maximum TV: 2Vrms, maximum DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX) COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1Vp-p with sync 75 S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input FM ANTENNA: 75 AM ANTENNA: 12H TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing Media center outputs SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable AUDIO OUT L and R, fixed audio, 2 Vrms maximum DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, 15 to 21 dbm COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75 S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y Media center dimensions 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) Media center weight 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Media center finish Aluminum Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) 50/60Hz 350W 50/60Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V
2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 274397 AM Rev.00 CCM-000393

LIFESTYLE DVD Home Entertainment Systems Installation Guide

Safety Information

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

CAUTION UT

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

AV I S V

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION : POUR RDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DCHARGE LECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU LARRIRE). IL NE SE TROUVE LINTRIEURAUCUNE PICE POUVANT TRE RPARE PARLUSAGER. SADRESSER UN RPARATEUR COMPTENT.
These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE media center and Acoustimass module enclosures: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this installation guide.

Class 1 laser product

The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN 60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the media center.
CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 LASER LASER LASER LASER PRODUCT PRODUKT LAITE APPARAT
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Batteries

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
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System Information

Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module.
System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE 18 system LIFESTYLE 28 system LIFESTYLE 38 system LIFESTYLE 48 system
Media center serial number: _____________________
Acoustimass module serial number:___________________ Purchase date: ____________
Dealer name: ___________________________ Dealer phone: ___________________ Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.
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Contents Where to find

Introduction. Before you begin. Special indicator used in this book. Unpacking. System Installation. Cables and accessories. Placing your speakers. Left and right front speaker placement. Center speaker placement. Surround speaker placement. Acoustimass module placement. Placing your media center. Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module. Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube speakers. Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center. Connecting the antennas. Connecting the FM antenna. Connecting the AM antenna. Connecting to a cable radio provider. Connecting your TV to the system. Making the audio connection. Making a video connection. Selecting the proper TV video input. Turning off the speakers in your TV. Connecting the system to power. Installing the remote control batteries. Finishing the basic installation. Installing the TV on/off sensor. Reference. Using alternate video connections. Connecting your VCR to the system. Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system. Using Component video connections. Connecting a game console. Connecting other components. Connecting record/playback equipment. Connecting other playback equipment. Using digital audio connections. Other jacks on the media center panel. Connecting an optional antenna extender. Connecting the optional IR emitter cable. Data port for system backups. Serial data jack. Expanding your system to other rooms. How to decide what to add. How you make it all work together. Accessories. Limited warranty. Contacting customer service. Technical information. 34

Safety Information.

Introduction Before you begin

English

Thank you for your purchase of a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system. It will serve as the center of your home theater, providing superior audio performance for music and movies. There are four different systems, the LIFESTYLE 18 Series II, LIFESTYLE 28 Series II, LIFESTYLE 38, and the LIFESTYLE 48 systems. All include multiple room connections, most include the AdaptiQ audio calibration system, and the LIFESTYLE 38, and LIFESTYLE 48 systems have the uMusic intelligent playback system. This book shows you: The components included with your system and how to set the system up. The pictures on the next two pages will help you become familiar with each part of your system. First you will set up the audio portion of the system. You will find the best locations for your media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass module. You will identify and connect the cables that are specific to each part of the system, the AM and FM antennas, and the power cords. How to make a basic connection between your LIFESTYLE system and your television, which will allow you to see the on-screen menus. Your Operating Guide offers information on other aspects of the use of your system. How to power up the system and optimize its sound for the component placement you have selected in your room. How to connect other pieces of equipment, such as VCRs, cable or satellite boxes, DVD changers, game consoles, and recording equipment, to make an even more versatile home theater system. The instructions in this section help you connect your system in your main room. However, if you wish to extend your systems sound to other rooms, read the special considerations in Expanding your system to other rooms on page 32 before you make any connections.

Special indicator used in this book
A box with dotted lines identifies parts which vary with different systems or in different countries.

Unpacking

After unpacking your new system, save all packing materials; they may be useful as a safe way to transport your system. If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged, contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Refer to the Bose address list included in the carton. The drawings on these pages show the components of several LIFESTYLE DVD entertainment systems. Your system will have one of the three types of cube speakers shown.

System Installation

Figure 1
Components of the LIFESTYLE DVD systems
Media center power supply Media center Rubber foot for Jewel Cube speaker
Your system will have five of one type of cube speaker:
or Single cube speaker (LIFESTYLE 18 Series II system)
Cube speaker array (LIFESTYLE 28 Series II & LIFESTYLE 38 systems) Remote controls
On Off Mute All Mute On Off Mute All Mute
Jewel Cube speaker (LIFESTYLE 48 system)

CDDVD TV

Input On Off

FMAM CBLSAT

On Off

AUX VCR

Stored TV
Rubber feet for cube speakers
DVD Menu ENTER Settings Guide

Library ENTER Settings

DVD Menu
System Track Chapter Preset Channel

Volume

Seek Shuffle Repeat Shuffle

Seek Repeat

uMusic

Rating Similar Whole CD

Playlist

LIFESTYLE 18, 28 systems

LIFESTYLE 38, 48 systems

Acoustimass module

Rubber feet for Acoustimass module
Media center power supply AC power cord
Acoustimass module AC power cord
120 VAC power cord (US/Canada)
230 VAC power cord (Europe)
230 VAC power cord (UK/Singapore)
240 VAC power cord (Australia)
115/230 VAC dual power cords (US/Europe)

System Installation Cables and accessories

Figure 2

Cables and accessories included with your system
Front speaker cables Surround speaker cables

Audio input cable

Two component video adapters Stereo audio cable S-Video cable

FM antenna

Video cable (6 ft)

AM loop antenna

IR emitter cable

Setup disc 1

Setup disc 2 ADAPTiQ audio calibration system
Mounting strip or SCART adapter for 220-240V systems only

TV on/off sensor

Note: You may need other cables and adapters to complete your home theater setup. For example, if you intend to use, and your TV supports the progressive scan feature, you will need three component video cables long enough to reach from your media center component video adapter to your TV.
System Installation Placing your speakers
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for each speaker. Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you place the center speaker on top of the television, for example, be sure to attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of that speaker. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. Note: Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance.
Left and right front speaker placement
To best match sound and picture, the left and right front speakers should be placed at the edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). Place each speaker up to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen and line them up with the center of the TV screen. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room conditions and personal preference. The front cables allow the speakers to be placed up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module. Rotate the top cube of each speaker array (or the single cube speaker) toward the wall or in another direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of reflected sound patterns in Figure 4 on page 9. Figure 3
Recommended speaker locations Center Left front Right front

Left surround

Right surround
Note: If the center, left, or right front speakers will be in a bookcase unit, be sure to place them at the front edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound.

Figure 4

Cube speaker array placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass module

Put any side of the Acoustimass module on the floor. DO NOT stand it on either end (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Right and wrong placements for the Acoustimass module
BEST For best ventilation, stand it on the narrow side with the connectors facing the floor.
DO NOT stand the module on its slightly curved back end, which can cause it to tip over. DO NOT stand the module on its front grille end. The weight of the module can damage the grille.
ALTERNATE Or, place it on one of the two broad sides.

Ventilation openings

Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches. CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not a short-term risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
Placing your media center
Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the media center is not already printed on your Product Registration card, now is a good time to record it there and in the space provided on page 3 of this guide. Note: Sending in the product registration card, included with your system, is very important if you want to receive software updates. Be sure to fill out the card and mail it to Bose. Select a location for the media center, keeping in mind the following guidelines: Do not block the front of the media center. Allow enough room to lift up the front cover and open the CD/DVD tray. Also, be sure you have a clear view of the display window on the front of the media center (Figure 7). Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for easy cable connections. If you need additional audio or video cables to connect your components, see your dealer or call Bose customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the audio input cable). Note: For convenience, until your system is completely installed, you may wish to place the media center where you have easy access to its rear connection panel.

Figure 7

Front features of the media center Front door Make sure you have enough room to lift this door. Display window Make sure you can see this information while using your system.
Disc tray Make sure nothing blocks this CD/DVD tray as it slides open.
The IR Emitter, which enables certain remote control operation, is located here.
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
CAUTION: Before you make any connections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are not connected to AC power. Your system may have Jewel Cube speakers (image A on the left), which use a plug-in cable connect, or cube array or single cube speakers (images B and C respectively,) which use a two-wire cable. LIFESTYLE DVD systems include five speakers.
Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube speakers
Note: If your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers on page 13. The positive and negative wires of the plug-in cable are properly oriented for polarity and the plug is designed to fit only one way into the jack. 1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location: Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors on one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left), R (right), or C (center) markings. Surround speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left) or R (right) markings.
2. Insert the speaker plug of each cable fully into the jack on the rear of one of the five speakers. The raised part on the plug slips into a notch at the top of the jack.

Figure 8

Making the plug-in cable connection
Connect the RCA connector at the other end of each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module (Figure 10 on page 14). Blue connectors go into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks. Orange connectors go into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.
Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers
Note: The surround speaker cables are joined together for your convenience, providing an easy-to-use cable for connecting the surround speakers. To run the cables in different directions from the Acoustimass module, simply pull apart the cables as needed. Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and to ). To purchase extension cables, see your dealer or electronics store, or call Bose customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. In Figure 9, the wire marked with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative (). These wires match the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the back of each speaker. 1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location. Front speaker cables have blue connectors at one end, with L (left), R (right), or C (center) molded into the connectors. A red collar on each + wire is labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with L (left) or R (right) molded into the connectors. A red collar on each + wire is labeled LEFT or RIGHT.

2. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching speaker. Press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker and insert the marked wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire () into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wire. Repeat this step for each of the five speakers. Figure 9
Connecting the two-wire cable to cube speakers Terminal tab
Left, Right, or Center printed on the red collar on (+) wire
Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass module (Figure 10). Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks. Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.

Figure 10

Speaker connections to the Acoustimass module Left

Front speakers Center

Surround speakers Left Right

FRONT L

FRONT C

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

AUDIO INPUT
OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND
100-120/200-240VAC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX.
Acoustimass module connector panel
Note: You may find it more convenient to place the Acoustimass module upside down while making connections. When done, place it on any of its sides but not on either end or top.
System Installation Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center
Connect the Acoustimass module to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11). Note: Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack. 1. 2. 3. You may find it easier to insert the power adapter cord into the media center first. Do not plug the other end into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side up) into the Speakers jack labeled Main on the back of the media center. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of the audio input cable into the Audio INPUT jack on the Acoustimass module. When properly inserted, it locks in place.
Note: An antenna is built into the media center power cord; be sure to unwrap the power cord for the best remote control operation (Figure 11). Note: Refer to Expanding your system to other rooms on page 32 for information on connecting a second room. Figure 11
Acoustimass connection to media center Media center connector panel

Power adapter cord

Note: When fully inserted into the jack, the connector locks in place. To release the cable connector, press the tab.
CAUTION: Do not place strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connection to the Acoustimass module. Excessive strain on the cable may cause damage to the connection at the Acoustimass module. When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be sure to press the tab on the connector.
System Installation Connecting the antennas

Composite video connection
Cable TV, Satellite, or Antenna cable Component video connections are explained later in this guide
The connection panel on your TV may look different. It may have fewer Video IN connections
This audio connection allows your TV to send sound to your LIFESTYLE system
This video connection allows you to view DVDs and see system menus

Media Center

Making a video connection English
On your Media Center, connect the Composite Video Out to a Video In connection on your TV. See Figure 13. Use a single cable with a yellow RCA connector on each end. Remember the connection you used on your TV, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3, because that is the video input you must select, using your TV remote, to see a DVD picture or LIFESTYLE system menus on your TV.
Selecting the proper TV video input
To view the DVDs and LIFESTYLE system menus on your TV, you will need to select the input which connects the media center to the TV. Until your LIFESTYLE remote control has been taught to control your TV, use the TV remote control. With the TV remote control, press the TV input button. It may be called TV/VIDEO, Source, or Input. You may have to press it more than once, depending on which numbered connection you used. Note: Refer to the Controlling External Sources section in your Operating Guide for information on how to set the LIFESTYLE remote to control the TV.
Turning off the speakers in your TV
When you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off or set to their lowest volume. To turn their sound off: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the TV on-screen setting (not to be confused with the LIFESTYLE system menu or settings menu). Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for your TV may vary slightly). If you have a choice between Variable and Fixed, choose Fixed. Refer to your TV owners guide for more detailed instructions.
System Installation Connecting the system to power
Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order: 1. 2. 3. Figure 14
Power connection for the Acoustimass module

The Bose component video adapter Media center
S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

Component video adapter

Video cables
TV Component video jacks Y (Green) Pr (Red) Pb (Blue)
To make Component video connections: Plug the two-connector end of the adapter into the S-Video and Composite OUT jacks on the media center. Connect the other end of the adapter to video-grade cables. Connect the free ends of the video cable to the Y, Pb, and Pr jacks on your TV, matching the colors on the adapter appropriately. Note: You need to turn on the progressive scan feature using the display on your media center. To do this, see "Making it all work smoothly in your Operating Guide." You will also need to set your TV for progressive scan. Follow the instructions that came with the TV.
Reference Connecting your VCR to the system
The rear panel of the media center provides audio and video connections for your VCR. Note: If you have already used the video and audio cables supplied with your LIFESTYLE system, or your VCR does not provide any, you need to purchase additional cables. Contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. Most VCRs have a Composite video output, which is the type of connection explained below. Follow these steps to make the VCR connections: 1. 2. Using audio cables, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on your VCR to the L and R VCR Audio IN jacks on the media center rear panel. Using a video cable, connect the VCR (Video OUT) to the media center (Composite Video IN). Then use another cable to connect the media center (Composite Video OUT) to the TV. Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable TV

IN OUT

Figure 21

VCR connection

The media center may also be connected to a different input on the TV using an S-Video cable.
You can use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your TV, for higher DVD picture quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the TV. Remember to select the proper TV input when you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice versa. If your media center is connected to the TV using the Component video adapter, you cannot connect a VCR to the media center. Connect it directly to another input on the TV and select that input on the TV to watch videotapes.
Reference Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system

There are various ways to make the cable/satellite connections: 1. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. If the cable/satellite box has a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. 2. If the cable/satellite box has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect it to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the media center to an S-VIDEO jack on the TV. If the cable satellite box has only a composite VIDEO OUT jack, connect that to the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Connect a VCR to this system as follows: 1. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio and VIDEO OUT jacks connect them to the corresponding Audio and VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR. Connect the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. If that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to the TV.
In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. To watch videotapes, select Input 1 on your TV (or the TV input to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. Figure 22

Set top box and VCR

Cable TV, satellite, or antenna cable
If the CBL/SAT box has only a composite VIDEO OUT jack, connect that to the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center.Connect the VCR composite VIDEO OUT directly to the TV.

Reference

Using Component video connections
Follow the connection diagram in Figure 23 to achieve the best video quality for DVD and cable/satellite viewing, while adding a VCR to your home theater. Refer to Component video on page 24, if necessary. To watch DVDs and see LIFESTYLE system menus, select the VIDEO 4 input on your TV, or, if your cable/satellite box has component jacks, connect them as shown in the diagram and select VIDEO 4 on your TV. Select CBL/SAT on your LIFESTYLE system remote. Connect the VCR (VIDEO OUT) to an available VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Select that TV input. Connect the VCR (Audio L and R OUT) to the TV Audio IN jacks on the media center and select the TV source on your LIFESTYLE system remote. Figure 23
Component video connection
Note: To make the connections shown in the diagram below, you will need additional cables.
Note: Two comonent video adapters are provided.
Connecting a game console English
Connect a game console directly to an available TV input. To play, select that TV input and select TV audio on your LIFESTYLE system remote. See Figure 24. Figure 24
Connecting a game console
Reference Connecting other components
Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the R (right) channel. See Figure 25. If the component is mono, use a Y adapter to connect it to the media center. Appropriate cables and adapters are available at most electronic stores. If the component has a digital output use the corresponding digital input beneath the set of analog (L and R) inputs. You could also use an optical connection, if the component has one. See Figure 27. You must identify the optical source using the System/Media Center/Optical Source menu.

Connecting record/playback equipment
The rear panel of the media center provides input (AUX) jacks for listening to and output (Audio OUT) jacks for recording to a cassette tape deck. Figure 25
Record/playback connections Media center connector panel
For recording to tape Record/playback component

For listening to tape

Connecting other playback equipment
Other playback components such as an audio CD changer can be connected to the AUX or other unused inputs on the rear panel of the media center.

Figure 26

AUX input connections
Media center connector panel

AUDIO OUT

CD changer or other playback equipment
Using digital audio connections
If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has digital audio output jacks, you may connect them to the media center. In addition to the digital connection, be sure to connect L and R stereo outputs from the component to the media center. This will provide uninterrupted audio. See Figure 27. For a digital connection, use a 75 cable with RCA connectors (such as a video cable). For an optical digital connection, insert an optical digital cable into the Optical IN on the media center rear panel. Use the Optical OUT jacks on the media center rear panel if you plan to make a digital recording from that component. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you need to assign the OPTICAL connection to that source: TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. See your operating guide for instructions on using the system menus. Figure 27
Digital audio and other media center panel connections. Antenna extender IR emitter Serial data Optical audio connections Digital audio connections Data port
Reference Other jacks on the media center panel
English Connecting an optional antenna extender
If your remote control does not communicate with the media center, the batteries may need replacement or it may be out of transmission range. To extend the range, plug an antenna extender, which may be purchased at an authorized Bose dealer, into its connection on the media center. See Figure 27 on page 30.

How you make it all work together
Connect a Bose link speaker cable from the Bose link jack on the media center to the audio input of the additional equipment (Figure 28). Figure 28
Media center output connection for Bose link speakers
Note: You may need to change the Expansion Protocol setting for the additional speakers. Before using them, refer to instructions in your Operating Guide.
Bose link output jack Connector is marked Bose link A or Bose link B
Note: A Bose link A cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE system to a Bose SA-2 or SA-3 amplifier. This cable is included with the amplifier. A Bose link B cable is used to connect the LIFESTYLE system to a Bose 321 Series II or Bose Wave radio/CD II.

Reference Accessories

For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and connecting additional Bose powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer, call Bose customer service, or visit www.bose.com.

Limited warranty

Your LIFESTYLE home entertainment system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. See your Product Registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty.
Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the address and phone number list provided with your system.

Technical information

Media Center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC International: 220-240V Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A 1.1A 1.1A
Speaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W International: 220-240V Media center inputs Audio IN: AUX: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) CAB-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) VCR: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) TV: 2Vrms, maximum; L, R and D (digital SPDIF) Video IN: Composite: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75 S-Video: Luminance 1Vp-p, Chrominance 0.3Vp-p Optical IN: SPDIF digital, assignable Antenna: FM 75 AM 12H TV Sensor: Scan frequency sensing Media center outputs Speakers Main and Expansion: Variable audio, user selectable Optical OUT: SPDIF, 15 to 21 dbm Audio OUT: L and R fixed audio 50/60 Hz 350W 50/60 Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V
D SPDIF Video OUT: Composite: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75 S-Video: Luminance 1Vp-p, Chrominance 0.3Vp-p Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/Weights Media Center: LIFESTYLE 18 system cube speakers: LIFESTYLE 28 and 38 system cube array speakers: LIFESTYLE 48 system Jewel Cube speakers: Acoustimass module: Finish Media center: Aluminum Cube speakers: Polymer painted Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 3.1"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm) 3.1"W x 4.0"D x 6.2"H (7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.7 cm) 2.2"W x 3.2"D x 4.4"H (5.6 cm x 8.1 cm x 11.2 cm) 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg)

1.0 lb (0.5 kg)

8.0"W x 24.5"D x 16.0"H 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) (20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)
2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 274398 AM Rev.00 CCM-000363