3. Turn your DVD player on and insert the Bose Setup and Demonstrations DVD.
Tailoring the sound to your room
The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system ensures that your Lifestyle system sounds great. Completing the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process is the final step of a basic Lifestyle setup. A special headset, pictured in Figure 3, can be found in the Essentials kit. The headset, designed to be worn above your ears, contains two miniature microphones that take acoustic measurements during calibration. You will achieve the best results when the listening room is relatively quiet. Please notify other members of your household that they will hear a series of audio tones. On the connection panel of the media center (shown in Figure 3), plug the ADAPTiQ headset into the AUX AUDIO IN connectors.

Fi gu re 3

ADAPTiQ headset connection.
INSTALLATION If you are applying power to your Lifestyle system for the first time, see First Power-Up on page 4. To run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process, complete the following steps: 1. In the System menu Setup tab (see Figure 4), move to the ADAPTiQ item by pressing the down arrow.

Press the right arrow

to select Run.
To begin the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, press (Enter).
Follow the on-screen directions to complete the process.
Fi gu re 4 System menu Setup tab

Carton inventory

Now that you have unpacked your system, please save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting.
Not e: Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers for your system, on the bottom of the media center and near the connection panel on the Acoustimass module. For future reference, we suggest that you copy those numbers onto the For Your Records form on page iii.

System parts

Verify that your system includes the following parts shown in Figure 5.

Fi gu re 5

Jewel Cube speakers (4) (Lifestyle V30)
Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle V30)
Power supply Media center Center channel speaker (1) (Lifestyle V20) Direct/Reflecting cube speakers (4) (Lifestyle V20)

Display

Remote control

Acoustimass module

Cables and accessories
Verify that the items in Figure 6 are supplied. Cables needed to get your system operational are included. Accessories such as antennas, SCART connector (Europe
only), and TV sensor are also included. You may need to acquire other cables or accessories to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred.
Fi gu re 6 Cables and accessories

IR emitter extender

IR emitter AC Power (2)
Right rear speaker Left front speaker FM dipole antenna Acoustimass module to media center Component video HDMI digital audio/video
Center front speaker TV sensor SCART video connector (Europe only) Optical digital audio Remote control batteries Left rear speaker RCA analog audio AM loop antenna Composite video

Right front speaker

Placing the media center and display
The media center can be placed out of sight behind all of your other A/V components. When placing the media center, ensure that it is close enough to other sources (TV, DVD, VCR, cable or satellite box) to allow for easy cable connections. Check the length of the audio and video cables you will use for these additional components. CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation openings on either side of the media center. Allow at least two inches on each side. Place the display module so it is facing out into the room, toward the front of the surface on which it rests, as shown in Figure 7. Allow about two inches of clearance on either side of the display module. Make sure you can clearly see the display module from your listening position. Bose offers a variety of speaker mounting accessories, including rubber feet, stands, and wall brackets. For more information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the carton. Rotate the top cube of each speaker array toward the wall or another hard surface to create reflected sound.
F i g ur e 7 Typical placement of the Lifestyle display module

Display module

Placing the cube speakers
When you place your speakers approximately as shown in Figure 8 on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You can experiment with speaker placement and orientation to produce the most pleasing sound. CAUTION: Select a stable and level surface for all speakers. Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces such as marble, glass, or highly polished wood.
Not e: If, after running the ADAPTiQ audio calibration
Fi gu re 8 Approximate speaker locations
system, you move one or more speakers to a substantially different location, you should re-run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system.
Rotate the top cube toward a wall or other hard surface.
Placing the center speaker
Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible (see Figure 8). If you are placing the center speaker directly on the top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface of the speaker. Make sure the 20-foot (6.1-meter) speaker cable can reach from the center speaker to the Acoustimass module.

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.

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

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)

4. 5. 6.

Using the remote to change channels
If you want the remote to change the channels on your cable or satellite box when you are watching TV: 1. 2. 3. To display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV, press System. Move down to TV Control and press ENTER. Select CBLSAT and press ENTER. Setting TV Control to CBL-SAT configures the remote to control both the TV and cable or satellite box when the source is TV. 4. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You now can use your Lifestyle remote to control your cable or satellite box.
About the HDMI video resolution
When your Lifestyle system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, a certain source signal may be unpleasant to your eye when converted by the Lifestyle system to a much higher resolution. In that case, you can change to a lower resolution. See Changing the HDMI video resolution on page 41 for information on changing the HDMI video resolution.
You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are output from your Lifestyle system) by pressing the Image View button on the remote. See Controlling the (HDMI) Image View on page 38 for information and illustrations on changing the HDMI Image View.

Controlling DVD playback

Once your DVD player is connected to the Lifestyle system, you can set up the Lifestyle remote control to control the DVD player.
Select the brand of your device and press ENTER.
10. Move down to DVD Code and press ENTER. 11. Select the first device code in the list. 12. On the Lifestyle remote, press the (DVD) On/Off button, located under the DVD button. If the DVD turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the DVD does not turn off, select the next code and press DVD 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. DVD Code: ____________________ 14. To exit the system menu, press Exit.

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.
When your Lifestyle system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the Lifestyle system video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, a certain source signal may be unpleasant to your eye when converted by the Lifestyle system to a much higher resolution. In that case, you can change to a lower resolution. See Changing the HDMI video resolution on page 41 for information on changing the HDMI video resolution.
Controlling the (HDMI) Image View
You can specify how you want certain display formats that are output from your Lifestyle system to appear on your HDTV screen by pressing the Image View button on the remote. This button has an effect only when your Lifestyle system is connected to a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) HDTV through the HDMI OUT connector. To change the display format that is output from your Lifestyle system, press (Image View) on the remote. The Image View (aspect ratio) control that is built into the HDTV must be set so that the Lifestyle system Image View settings have the intended effect. Refer to the manual that came with your HDTV to find out how to set its Image View.

Pressing the Image View button causes different results depending on the aspect ratio of the signal input to your Lifestyle system. The aspect ratio can be either 4:3 or 16:9 (Figure 16). The following tables show the possible results of pressing the Image View button. When the TV Control item in the system menu is set to AUX, VCR, DVD, or CBLSAT, the Image View button functions. When the TV Control menu item is set to TV, the Image View button has no effect.
Fi gu re TV aspect ratios
Tab le 1 Image view choices with a 4:3 aspect ratio input signal

Image View

Effect

4:3 Input

Widescreen TV
Normal (default) 4:3 Aspect Ratio Input Signal
Vertical black bars are added to the left and right ends of the screen.
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.

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.

REFERENCE

System maintenance
Changing the remote control batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed. Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes purchased for use in other rooms.
Not e: For further information on switch settings refer to Changing remote control switch settings on page 49.
Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Fi gu re Installing the remote control batteries

AAA batteries (4)

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. 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.
Battery compartment Battery compartment cover
Changing remote control switch 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 the steps that follow. Using the remote control: 1. 2. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on page 50). Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting. Use a paper clip, ballpoint pen, or similar object.
On the display module, press and hold the Mute button. Your current house code will appear on the display module 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 Mute 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 = 1 0) (new house code)
Not e: DO NOT change any other switch settings.

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.

verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as bits of information.
DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD). Data can be added to a DVD-R or +R once only, and to a DVD-RW or +RW more than once. DVD-ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD), which allows no data to be added. DVD video A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats. DVR An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording, sometimes used interchangeably with PVR, for Personal Video Recording. A DVR uses a hard drive, an electronic program guide, and internal processing to drastically simplify programmed recording and playback of recorded programs.
DTS An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems. DTS encoding provides a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs. The logo representing DTS. DVD An abbreviation most commonly known to mean digital video disc or digital versatile disc. A DVD looks like a CD but contains high-quality video and multi-channel audio for movies.
H HDCP An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC, to control digital audio and video content as it travels across Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections. (It prevents unauthorized copying of programs.) HDMI An abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI is a de-facto standard interface that delivers clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable. HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition TV, a digital television format that delivers sharper picture quality with more lines of resolution. HDTV offers a much better picture quality than standard television.
M MP3 This is a compressed audio format (MPEG-1
Layer III) that allows the recording of many hours of music on a single CD. MPEG An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, the committee of experts from the audio, video, and computer industries involved in setting standards for compression of moving images.
N NTSC An abbreviation for National Television System

Committee and the label for its video format standard used for televisions in the U.S. and other countries.
O Optical cable Carries digital audio via optical fiber
format used extensively in Western Europe.
between a source device and your Lifestyle system.
P PAL An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video
PCM An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal. Progressive scan A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass and refreshes the TV image 30 times per second. Not compatible with all video displays. PVR An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording. Sometimes used interchangeably with DVR for Digital Video Recording but may include non-digital technology, as used in VCRs.
I IR An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of
remote that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam.
L Letterbox A video format that has an aspect ratio
wider than 4:3 (see Aspect ratio) and is shown with black bars above and below the picture.
R RF remote A remote control that transmits com-
mands to a device using radio frequency (RF) signals, which have the ability to penetrate walls, unlike the infrared (IR) signals used by many remote controls. RDS A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This feature is available on European systems only. Resolution The sharpness of a video image, signal, or display, generally described either in terms of lines of resolution or pixels.
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.

Lifestyle V-Class system

Setup Guide
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Video connections