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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical 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 owners guide. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: The 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 into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. ii WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product. Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. Note: This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.

Class B emissions

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (Canada only).
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The remote control conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/ static/compliance/index.html.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America only) enclosed in the shipping carton.

For Your Records

Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. Your system includes (circle one): Lifestyle V30 home theater system; Lifestyle V20 home theater system Serial numbers: Media center:________________________ Acoustimass module:___________________________ Dealer name:__________________________ Dealer phone:_____________________ Purchase date:____________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose. Doing so is the only way to ensure that you will receive future software updates by mail. iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION..2
Welcome...2 Your system features:.. 2 Setup assistance..2 Setup Guide... 2 Setup and Demonstrations DVD.. 3 This User Guide.. 3 First Power-Up..4 What to do next.. 4 Tailoring the sound to your room..6 Carton inventory..8 System parts.. 8 Cables and accessories.. 9 Placing the media center and display..10 Placing the cube speakers..10 Placing the center 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 connection.. 14 Cable radio as an option.. 14 Installing the TV on/off sensor.15 Using a SCART adapter (Europe only).17 Connecting the audio from your TV..18 Using the IR emitter..19

Placing the rear speakers
Position the rear left and right speakers in the back half of your room. 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 listening positions to maximize the reflected sound.
Placing the front left and right speakers
Set or mount the front left and right speakers upright and lined up with the vertical and horizontal center of the TV screen. We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 meter) from the edge of your TV screen for best results. Make sure each 20-foot (6.1-meter) speaker cable can reach from the speaker to the Acoustimass module.
Placing the Acoustimass module
Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its top, or bottom).
Fi gu re 9 Proper and improper Acoustimass module positioning

Top surface Side surface

Place the Acoustimass module:
At the same end of the room as the front speakers. At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid 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. On its two sides, its top, or bottom (Figure 9).
Front end Back end Ventilation openings BEST For best ventilation, stand the module on its bottom surface, as shown, above. ALTERNATE Place the module on one of its two broad sides.
Do NOT place the Acoustimass module:
On its back end or front end (Figure 9). Where the ventilation slots for the built-in electronic circuitry are blocked. Where it will expose electronic media, such as tapes, to its magnetic field for long periods. Where the front end is facing a wall.
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.
Making antenna connections
The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 10).
Not e: The FM connector may be used with an
Keep the antenna as far as possible from the media center, display, and Acoustimass module.

AM antenna connection

1. 2. Plug the connector on the AM loop antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. Stand the AM antenna on the base or mount the antenna on a wall, following the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna. Keep the antenna as far as possible (at least 20 inches or 50 centimeters) from the media center and display module, and at least 2 feet (60 centimeters) from the Acoustimass module.

Move down to TV Power by pressing the down arrow, then press ENTER. Move up or down to select the proper TV Power option to detect the TV sensor: Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European-style SCART connector). Euro Connector (for TV models that use a European-style SCART connector).
Hold the sensor against the rear of the TV and slowly move it around until TV Power Status changes from Not Detected to TV On.
10. When the TV Power Status indicates TV On, press Exit to exit the System menu. This completes sensor activation.
Using a SCART adapter (Europe only)
The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using five connectors as show below.
Fi gu re 12 SCART composite video connections
Connecting the audio from your TV
You may want to connect a source component, such as a camcorder or game console, directly to your TV. To play the audio from that source through your Lifestyle system, you must connect the audio coming out of the TV to the Lifestyle system. If your TV does not have an audio output, you can still hear the sound of a connected component through the speakers built into the TV. However, at any other time, it is best to keep the volume of your TV turned all the way down for a better surround sound experience.
If your TV provides both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) audio output jacks, use the fixed jacks for higher quality. Be sure to select Fixed in your TV setup menu.

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Audio connection between the TV and media center
To connect your TV audio to the Lifestyle system:
For a basic analog audio connection, use the supplied stereo audio cable (with two RCA connectors at each end, one red and one white). It connects to left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your TV and to the (L and R) TV Audio IN jacks on the media center rear panel (see Figure 13). If your TV provides a digital audio out connector, connect a digital audio cable. When making the digital audio connection, use either a single coaxial cable or an optical cable. Do not disconnect the analog connection described above. The analog connection ensures consistent sound in the event of a weak digital signal.

Using the IR emitter

Normally, the Lifestyle remote can control all of your source devices. However, in rare cases, some of your source devices may not operate correctly under control of the Lifestyle remotefor example, if your source devices are stored in a cabinet with doors. The remote will operate the Lifestyle system, but may not properly operate your other source devices depending on their placement. To overcome this problem, you can use one or both of the supplied IR emitters.

Not e: DO NOT attach the supplied adhesive pad until you have tested emitter operation as explained below.
Using the Lifestyle remote, press the On/Off button for that device. Slowly move the emitter around while pressing the remote On/Off button until the device responds.
Using the adhesive pad, attach the emitter to the device. Plug the IR emitter extender cord connector into the Lifestyle media center. Optionally, plug the IR emitter cord connector into the IR emitter extender.
If two or more devices are not responding:

Fi gu re 14 IR emitters

IR emitter extender IR emitter
Place one or both IR emitters in a location near the devices, such as on the shelf supporting the devices. Using the Lifestyle remote, press the On/Off button for each device. Slowly move the emitter(s) around while pressing the remote On/Off button for each of the devices until all devices respond.

To use the IR emitter

If only one of your source devices is not responding: 1. 2. Plug the IR emitter cord connector into the Lifestyle media center IR emitter connector. Temporarily position the emitter so that the flat side is against the front panel of the source device. 4.
Using the adhesive pad(s), attach the emitter(s).

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

The display
The display shows system messages. This includes program details, the current source that is playing, and any selected option.
Fi gu re 1 Lifestyle system display
The buttons on the top of the display control the basic Lifestyle system functions.
On/Off Turns the power on or off. When Bose link is
enabled, pressing and holding turns off all zones. (See Setting up a second room with sound on page 51.)
Source Steps through the available source selections.
Silences the speakers in the main room. When Bose link is enabled, pressing and holding silences the speakers in all rooms. (See Setting up a second room with sound on page 51.) Decreases the audio volume from the speakers. Increases the audio volume from the speakers.

The remote control

The advanced radio frequency remote control works from almost anywhere in your home. There is no need to aim the remote at the display. In addition to controlling your Lifestyle system, the remote can be programmed to control each source device connected to your system. The function of each remote control button is explained on the following pages. Then, remote control programming is covered according to the activity as follows: Watching TV on page 28 Controlling a cable or satellite box on page 30 Controlling DVD playback on page 32 Setting up to view videotapes on page 34 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source on page 36 Listening to the radio on page 42
Fi gu re 2 Lifestyle system remote control

Menu Displays the options menu for the current source.
Exit Exits the Settings and System menus. Exits on-screen menus for TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR.
Tune Up/Down Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency. Select the next or previous item in a menu list. Enter Confirm the selection of a menu item.
Guide Displays an electronic program guide (when your TV, cable, satellite box or VCR/DVR provides this feature). Page Up/Down Commands the TV, Cable, or Satellite box to move up or down a page in an on-screen guide.
Arrow Keys Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.
Volume Raises or lowers the volume. Pressing + raises the volume and unmutes the system (if muted). Pressing lowers the volume. Channel/Track Skips backward or forward to the next TV, cable, or satellite channel, CD track, or DVD chapter.
SETUP Play mode and numeric buttons Stop Stops music (except FM/AM) or video play. For DVDs and VCDs only, the system inserts a bookmark where the disc stopped (if your player supports this feature), so you can resume play from that point. Pressing again clears the bookmark. Pause Pauses music (except FM/AM) or video play. Play Starts music (except FM/AM) or video play.
Scan Moves backward or forward in video. Displays a control bar to adjust the speed of this movement. Moves to the previous or next CD track or strong radio station. When pressed and held, scans backward or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc. Repeat Repeats the current music selection from a CD. Pressing again cancels repeat. Moves ahead a few seconds on your DVR.
SETUP Picture settings buttons Picture-in-picture Activates the picturein-picture feature of your TV (if your TV includes this feature). Image View Allows you to specify how you want certain display formats from your Lifestyle system to appear on your HDTV screen.
Record Activates recording on a recording device. Shuffle Randomly plays music from a CD. Pressing again cancels repeat. Moves back a few seconds on your DVR.
Numeric Keys Select the radio station preset, DVD chapter, CD track, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed.
Previous Skips to the channel last selected on TV, cable, satellite box, VCR, or DVR (if applicable).
SETUP Special function buttons List Activates the A, B, C, and Favorites buttons at the bottom of the remote when a DVR is the source. Makes a selection from List A. Red In Teletext mode, selects the content labeled red. Makes a selection from List B. Green In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled green. Yellow In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled yellow. Blue In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled blue. Teletext mode buttons (Europe only)
Teletext Enters or exits the Teletext mode when the TV is selected as the source. Works in conjunction with the four colored buttons.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Move down to DVD Device and press ENTER. Move up or down to select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. Move down to DVD Brand and press ENTER.
Setting up to view videotapes
Once your VCR is connected to your Lifestyle system, you can set up the remote to control the VCR and start watching videotapes.

6. 7. 8. 9.

Move down to VCR Device and press ENTER. Select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. Move down to VCR Brand and press ENTER. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER.
Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR
Setting up the remote to control the VCR involves selecting the correct VCR code, then setting the VCR to turn on automatically when your Lifestyle system is turned on. 1. Turn on the TV. On the TV, select the video input that is connected to the Lifestyle system. 2. 3. Turn on the VCR. On the Lifestyle remote, press TV. (See The remote control on page 21 for information on operating the remote.) Press System to make the system menu appear on the TV. To display the Setup menu, select press ENTER. , then
10. Move down to VCR Code and press ENTER. 11. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Press the (VCR) On/Off button (located under the VCR button). If the VCR turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the VCR does not turn off, select the next device code and press VCR On/Off again. Continue selecting codes until you find one that works. 13. When you have a working code, enter it below, then press ENTER. VCR Code: ____________________ 14. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You can now use the Lifestyle remote to control your VCR.
Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source
Once your AUX source device is connected to the Lifestyle system, you can set up the remote to control that source. Then, when you are watching video from that source, the Lifestyle remote should control most of the functions of that source.
Select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. Move down to AUX Brand and press ENTER. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER.
10. Move down to AUX Code and press ENTER. 11. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Press the (AUX) On/Off button (located under the AUX button). If the AUX device turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the device does not turn off, select the next code and press (AUX) On/Off again. Continue selecting codes until you find one that works. 13. When you have a working code, enter it below, then press ENTER. AUX Code: ____________________ 14. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You can now use the Lifestyle remote to control your auxiliary device.
Setting up the Bose remote to control the AUX device
Setting up the remote to control the AUX device involves selecting the correct AUX device code, then setting the AUX device to turn on automatically when the Lifestyle system is turned on. 1. Turn on the TV. On the TV, select the video input that is connected to the Lifestyle system. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the AUX device. On the Lifestyle remote, press AUX. Make the system menu appear on the TV by pressing System. Move across the menu tabs to Setup by pressing the right arrow. Move down to AUX Device and press ENTER.

A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed lines) is scaled up to fit the screen. Some content is lost.

Stretch

A non-linear, horizontal stretch is applied to the signal to fit it to the screen.

Gray Bars

Vertical gray bars are added to the left and right ends of the screen instead of black bars. Gray bars prevent burn-in, where permanent shadows appear at the ends of the screen.
Tab le 2 Image view choices with a 16:9 input signal
Image View Normal (default) 16:9 Input Signal

16:9 Input

Signal is unchanged.
A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed line) is scaled up to enlarge the overall picture. Some content along the edges is lost. A non-linear, horizontal stretch is applied to the signal, making the image appear to be wider than it actually is.
Changing the HDMI video resolution
Your Lifestyle system transmits video at the highest possible resolution to your HDTV. Occasionally, you may want to change to a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, if a source signal is converted by your Lifestyle system to a much higher resolution, the result may not be pleasing to your eye. In that case, you could change to a lower resolution. The video resolution can only be set when the Lifestyle system is connected to an HDTV through the HDMI OUT connector. Also, the video resolution cannot be set lower than that of the video signal entering your Lifestyle system (no down-conversion). Finally, setting the video resolution (that your Lifestyle system transmits to the TV) for CBL-SAT, DVD, VCR, or AUX changes the resolution for all other sources. The video resolution you set for the HDMI output applies across all the sources.
To change to a lower resolution, do the following: 1. On the Lifestyle remote, press the Settings button and see if (Video Resolution) is in the list
of menu options. If it is, go to Step 2. Otherwise, the ability to access this option has been disabled in the System menu, and you must complete Steps A through D (below) to enable it. A. On your remote, press System to display the system menu on the HDTV. B. Move right to (Video), then press ENTER.
C. Move down to Video Resolution and press ENTER. D. Choose Adjustable, then (on the remote) press Settings. 2. 3. Move down to , then press ENTER.

Select a resolution, then press Exit.
Not e: The highest resolution that the connected HDTV is capable of displaying is labeled *default. For example, if the highest resolution of the TV is 1080i, the menu will list the choice as 1080i *default.

Listening to the radio

To listen to the radio, press the FM or AM button to select the tuner and turn it on. To manually tune a station, press the Tune Up or Tune Down button. To quickly tune to a station, press one of the preset buttons. To seek the next station with a relatively strong signal, press the Seek button.

Presets

A radio station preset allows you to quickly tune to a favorite station. You can add presets for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. To add a preset: 1. 2. 3. Decide on a preset number. Use the remote control to tune to a station. To assign the number to the current station, press and hold the corresponding number button: For numbers 1 through 9, press and hold the number until the display module briefly indicates PRESET:xx SET (where xx is the number you pressed). For numbers 10 through 20, press the first number, then press and hold the second number until the Lifestyle display module briefly indicates PRESET:xx SET. Once a preset is added, you can tune to that station by pressing the preset number. To remove a preset, tune to the preset station, then press and hold zero until the message PRESET:xx ERASED briefly appears on the display module.
Setting the coaxial audio source
One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors on the back of the Lifestyle media center is assigned to the DVD player. The other connector, labeled Assignable, can be assigned to None, TV, VCR, CBLSAT or AUX. To assign the coax connector: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV by pressing System. To display the Media Center menu, select then press ENTER. ,

Settings Options

The settings menu allows you to quickly adjust menu options to increase your enjoyment while watching video or listening to music on your system. For example, you may only want to hear the front two speakers instead of all five. Or you may want to change the resolution of the video output to an HDTV. To view the settings menu: 1. 2. Use the remote control to select the source. Press the Settings button to display the menu.
Move down to Coaxial Source and press ENTER. Move up or down to select an assignment from the list and press ENTER. Press Exit.
To change menu settings, select one of the options, then press Enter. Table 3 details the features, default settings, optional settings, and effects of each menu item.

Headphone listening

To privately listen to your Lifestyle system, you can connect headphones to the jack that is located on the right side of the media center as you face it.
Not e: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.

CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods.
Tab le 3 Settings options

Features

Default Setting (Options)
Effect Determines the number of speakers playing. If you prefer to hear stereo material played on the front left and right speakers only, select 2. If you prefer to watch movies without hearing the rear channels, select 3. If you prefer to listen to all 5 speakers optimized to play musical sources, select 5 AUDIO. Increases or decreases rear speaker volume.

2-3-5 speakers

5 VIDEO (2, 3, 5 AUDIO)

Surround

0 (-10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6) 0 (-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8)
Increases or decreases front center speaker volume.

Center Channel

Audio Delay (not available on FMAM)
2 (0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Corrects for delays that can be introduced by video processing within an external device such as your TV. Video processing delays cause the video and audio to lose their synchronization. This condition is most noticeable with spoken portions of program material. If you notice that people on the TV finish sentences before they finish moving their lips, use the Audio Delay menu item to correct this condition.
Effect (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Corrects for sonic differences between a fullsize movie theater and your home theater when a Dolby Digital movie soundtrack is playing. You should leave this set to On unless your home theater room is unusually large. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Reduces the difference between the quietest and loudest sounds on a movie soundtrack. Some movie soundtracks present a significant difference in volume between the quietest and loudest sounds. The difference between a soft voice and a sudden loud explosion can be quite startling. Late at night, or at other quiet times, those kinds of effects could be undesirable. Range Compression moderates those effects. (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set 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. Allows you to decode and play bilingual audio (if available) from a single Video CD, or a single-channel HDTV broadcast. Video CD or digital broadcast audio content is sometimes presented as two channels, each channel having a unique mono soundtrack (1 + 1). The Audio 1 + 1 setting allows you to select mono channel 1, mono channel 2, or both mono channels at the same time.

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 home theater system can direct sound to more than one room at the same time. Whats more, it can direct the audio from two different sound sources (such as AM/FM tuner, DVD, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent audio streams. In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you can choose to listen to either of the two audio streams. So, when music is playing in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from the system, for true independence. Capable of supplying up to 14 additional rooms with Bose quality sound, one Lifestyle system can fill your entire living space with music. Lifestyle
Bose link-compatible products make it easy
As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other rooms. These include: the Bose link AL8 homewide wireless audio link, the Wave music system, 321 Series II, 321 GS Series II, or 321 GSX systems, the Lifestyle RoomMate powered speaker system, and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out. We also offer amplifiers of different power ratings, plus the proper cables and adapters to connect it all together. With the purchase of a Bose link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music system becomes quick and easy. Its a simple matter to preset each remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive.
REFERENCE For added versatility, you may prefer using a Personal music center II to control the sound in your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams instantly, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently playing and what other listening options you have. Regardless of which options you choose, each Bose link-compatible product includes detailed instructions for adding it to your Lifestyle V-Class home theater system. For more information on your options, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with your system.

Fi gu re Bose link remote switch setting combinations
Bose link remote switch settings
These settings apply only to remote controls with battery compartment switches. House code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) must match those on your main remote. Consider your choices for Switch 5: Change the switch so the expansion room shares the audio stream heard in the main room (A). Leave the switch unchanged, so the expansion room receives a different audio stream from the main room (A). Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must be unique to each new remote, unless for use in the main room (A) along with the primary remote. 52
Taking care of your Lifestyle system
Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not use any sprays near the system.
Cleaning the media center
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center.

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. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary.

Troubleshooting

Problem System doesnt do anything What to do Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. Make sure the Acoustimass module and the power supply are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. Be sure to press a source button (DVD, VCR, FM, etc.) on the Lifestyle remote control. Unplug the power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption. Increase the volume. Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound. Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed the correct remote button for the source you want to hear. Connect the FM and AM antennas. Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON. Make sure that the audio input cable: Connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack. Multi-pin connector at the other end 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 again, to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON.

No sound

Problem

What to do

Sound is marred by a Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components loud hum or buzz, which in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and the possible remedies. may be electrical in nature (not harmonic) No sound from center speaker Too much sound from center speaker No sound from surround speakers Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends. Select 3- or 5-speaker mode. Decrease the Center Channel setting. Select 5-speaker mode. Increase the Surround setting for the source being played. Make sure the video sound source is stereo-encoded or surround-encoded, and the component used (DVD, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo. Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played. Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks (blue), and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks (orange). Check batteries and their polarity (+ and ). If you are using a plasma-screen TV, make sure the media center power source is as far away from the TV as possible. Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots. Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance.
Surround speakers are too loud
Lifestyle remote behaves erratically or it does not work (If this occurs in conjunction with use of a plasma-screen TV, see the problem listed next.)
Problem With a plasma-screen TV turned on, the Lifestyle remote behaves erratically
What to do Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to see if remote performance improves. If performance improves, the problem may be remedied by obtaining ferrite chokes and placing them on the cable to draw away the interference. To purchase the chokes, contact Bose Customer Service for assistance.
System turns on by itself Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby or behaves erratically Lifestyle system. (See Changing remote control switch settings on page 49.) Radio does not work Make sure antennas are connected properly. Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center, display module, and Acoustimass module. Adjust antenna position to improve reception. Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position. Move antennas farther from media center, display module, TV, or other electronic equipment. Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations. Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise. Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center. Check the connections. Make sure that component is turned on. Refer to the component owners manual.

S-video A video signal that separates the brightness (black and white) and the color information. S-video provides higher resolution than composite video, but not as high as from component. This type of connection is compatible with many televisions and other video components and requires use of an S-video cable.
T Teletext An information retrieval service provided by
television broadcast companies in Europe and some other countries, not including the U.S.
V Video CD A compact disc (CD) that contains a video
component. Videostage 5 Bose proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five-channel surround sound performance from varied media VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even mono TV programs.
S SCART A type of jack commonly found on consumer
electronics products manufactured for use in Western Europe. Screen ratio The dimensions of the video display on a television, which can vary from 4:3 standard to 16:9 widescreen. (See Aspect ratio) Also called letterbox, widescreen display leaves a black band above and below the picture on traditional TVs. This does not occur on widescreen TVs. Source Any device, such as a DVD player, that outputs video and/or audio and can connect to your Lifestyle system.
W Widescreen A TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9. (See
Aspect ratio) The shape of the picture is 16 units wide by 9 units high.
Y YPbPr A component analog video signal containing
one luminance and two chrominance components. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y.
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Lifestyle V-Class system

Setup Guide
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Video connections