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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

Your system features:

HDMI connectivity The ability to up-convert video Proprietary ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, which optimizes system performance to your listening room Capability of expanding your system to up to 14 other rooms
Setup and Demonstrations DVD
The Setup and Demonstrations DVD is a valuable resource for setup information and content that demonstrates the capability of your Lifestyle system. We encourage you to view the DVD immediately after you set up your Lifestyle system and connect your DVD player using the Setup Guide. The setup DVD: Provides instructions for optimizing speaker placement Explains the importance of running the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Demonstrates the capabilities of your Lifestyle system

This User Guide

This User Guide shows you how to complete your system setup, and get the most out of your system. The following information is provided in this user guide: ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that your Lifestyle system can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in your listening space. Speaker placement Diagrams and explains how to place your speakers to get the best possible sound. Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM antennas. TV sensor setup Shows how to enable the TV to turn on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is selected. TV audio out connections Explains how to connect audio from your TV so that you can hear audio from camcorders, game consoles, etc. Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on the display and remote control. Remote control setup Shows how to set up the remote to control devices.

First Power-Up

After you connect your Lifestyle system to your TV and DVD player using the Setup Guide, you are ready to apply power. 1. Turn on the TV and Lifestyle system. The first time you apply power to your Lifestyle system, you are guided through a sequence of menus. The first menu displayed on the TV (see Figure 1) directs you to choose the system language.

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.

FM antenna connection

1. 2. Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Spread out the antenna arms and change their orientation as needed to get the best FM reception.
Installing the TV on/off sensor
The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV when another video source (DVD, cable/ satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you must turn on your TV separately. For a larger TV, you may want a second person to help as you follow the steps below:
Not e: Front projectors with a separate screen may not work with the sensor.
Plug the sensor cord connector into the media center TV Sensor connector. If you are using a SCART adapter, plug the sensor directly into the pass-through connector provided on the adapter (Figure 12 on page 17).
Temporarily position the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV (Figure 11).
Not e: DO NOT attach the supplied mounting pad until you have tested and activated the automatic feature as explained below.
Fi gu re 11 TV on/off sensor positioned on the TV

TV sensor

Media center
INSTALLATION 3. 4. 5. Using the remote control that came with your TV, turn on your TV. Using the Lifestyle remote control, press System. To move right to the Setup right arrow 6. 7. menu, press the 8. Press ENTER. Below the highlighted TV Power item is TV Power Status. The value for this item changes from Not Detected to TV On, when the sensor is properly positioned.
Not e: It may be helpful to get an assistant for the next step and have one person view the screen, while the other moves the sensor.

then press ENTER.

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.

Fi gu re 1 3

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.

Setting up the Lifestyle remote to control the TV
Before you can control the TV, you must first select the correct TV code by following the steps below. 1. 2. Turn on the TV. On the Lifestyle remote, press TV. (See The remote control on page 21 for information on operating the remote.) To display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV, press System. The message SYSTEM: SEE TV should appear on the Lifestyle system display module. Use the remote supplied with the TV to select the video input that allows you to see the Lifestyle system menu.
Selecting the TV screen shape
The shape of your TV screen is either Normal or Widescreen (Figure 15). The Lifestyle system is initially set to display an image on a widescreen-shaped TV. If your TV is the normal shape, you should adjust the Lifestyle system setting from widescreen to normal.
Setting the audio delay compensation
You may notice that the audio is delayed relative to the video. For example, a persons lips move but there is a noticeable delay until you hear the voice. You can use the Audio Delay setting to correct this condition. To change the audio delay: 1. Use the Lifestyle remote to display the Settings menu on the display module or TV by pressing Settings. Move down and select , then press ENTER.
Fi gu re 15 TV screen shapes
Select a value by moving up or down the list, then press ENTER. The initial setting is 2 (to compensate for the Lifestyle system internal delay). Each value (1-8) adds 30 milliseconds of delay.

Normal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Widescreen 4. ,
Display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV by pressing System. To select the Setup tab, move right and select then press ENTER. To indicate that you have a normal TV, select No and press ENTER. To exit the System menu, press Exit.
To exit the Settings menu, press Exit.
Not e: Under most listening conditions, you should keep the volume on your TV set turned all the way down.
Move down to Widescreen TV and press ENTER.
Changing the HDMI Image View
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 and Settings Options on page 44 for information and illustrations on changing the HDMI Image View.

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.

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.

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.
Moving other switches may disable your remote control. 3. 1. Replace the battery cover. On the display module, press and hold the On/Off button. 5. 6. Using the media center:
Release the Mute 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 4-5.
Not e: To verify your systems house code, press the display module Mute button while the system is off. The display confirms the settings of switches 1-4.
Fi gu re 18 Miniature switches on the primary remote are set for use in the main room Switches (1-4), as set at the factory. All switches are down.

Other switches

Switch 5 determines which audio stream (of two) you hear. For more information on streams, refer to Setting up a second room with sound on page 51. Switches 6-9 represent the room where the remote will be used. In the main room, the primary 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 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

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.
FM sound is distorted FM sound is noisy in surround mode Sound is distorted No sound from TV, DVD, VCR, CBLSAT, or AUX
Problem No video on screen, though the TV audio functions Lifestyle remote does not control your TV, DVD, VCR, CBLSAT, or other external component
What to do Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source.
Make sure correct codes are set. See Operation on page 28. Make sure that the front of the display is not obstructed. If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to connect the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear panel of the media center. See Using the IR emitter on page 19. Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV. Or check the SCART connector if you use one. Verify that the TV on/off sensor is working properly by checking the TV Power Status under the Video tab in the System menu. In the System menu, make sure the Video format is set to NTSC (U.S. standard) or PAL (European standard). In the Settings menu, make sure the SD Progressive Scan setting is off, unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.

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
Contacting Customer Service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton.
IMPORTANT! Please register your product right away!
Registering your product entitles you to receive free system upgrades to keep your product performing optimally. It also allows us to send you information about new products and special offers from Bose. Follow the instructions on your Product Registration Card to register by mail, on the Internet, or by phone. Its quick and easy! Be sure to register before installing this product. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.

Limited warranty

This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system.

GLOSSARY

4:3 See Aspect ratio. 5.1 channel surround sound A movie recording technique that, when paired with a 5.1-channel home theater surround speaker system, surrounds the viewer with sounds from five different speakers for full-range sound and one speaker for low-frequency effects. 16:9 See Aspect ratio.
C CD The abbreviation for compact disc, a
plastic-coated, metallized disc that stores digitally encoded music for high-quality playback when read by a laser beam in a compact disc player. Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title. Coaxial cable Carries digital audio via a wire between a source device and your Lifestyle system.
A Analog audio Sounds that we hear with our ears are
known as analog. Analog audio is data characterized by being continuously variable. Such data is usually stored as continuously varying physical undulations (vinyl albums) or as variations in a magnetic medium (tape). See Digital. Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height when seen as a rectangular TV image. For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (read as 4 by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.

Component video Also called YPbPr, this video signal is split into three parts: luminance and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either composite or S-video signals. This more complex signal also requires the use of component connection jacks, which are not available on all televisions or video components. Composite video The simplest of three types of video signal, which combines rather than separates brightness (black and white) and color information. It provides the lowest resolution of the three, but is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video components and requires a simple video cable connection to RCA jacks.
D Digital audio Audio in digital form. Digital audio conDolby Digital A means of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Down-conversion The conversion from a higher-resolution input signal number to a lower one. The logo representing Dolby Digital.
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.

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