The nine control buttons work as described below.

On/Off

On/Off Source Volume
Turns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used when it turns the system on.

All Off

Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms).

Open/Close Erase

Open/Close
Opens/closes the disc tray.

Source

Steps through the available source selections.
Begins DVD play when that option appears selected on screen. Works with the Store button to scan through the system settings options on the media center display. Removes a radio station preset.

Volume

Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers (if they were muted). Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source. Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive on the LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems only. When the system is off, resets the remote control house code. Works with the Enter button to scan through the system settings options on the media center display.

Display window

The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2). When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal information that does not fit in the two lines available. Figure 2
Sample of information that appears on the media center display

Light indicators

Shuffle Repeat Disc Track Storing
Shows when a CD, MP3 disc, or contents of an MP3 folder are playing in random order. Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat. Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing. Shows when a track is playing. Shows when CD tracks are being copied to storage on LIFESTYLE 38 or 48 systems only. Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.
Activating component or progressive scan connections
If you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you need to activate settings for the connection, as explained below. With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps: 1. 2. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button. Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store. Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console. When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons. Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options. Stop scrolling at the proper selection. For a component connection only, select: -NTSC COMPONENT (in North America) -PAL COMPONENT (outside North America) For a component connection and progressive scan, select NTSC PROGRESSIVE. Note: The system does not support PAL progressive video. 6. With the proper selection made, press Enter to confirm the selection and leave the Video options.

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

on its control panel.

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

Control options English

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

Skip to the next chapter

Skip to the previous chapter

down twice.

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

Using parental controls

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

Loading and playing a CD

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

Go to a previous track

down: once if no music is playing twice if the music has begun.

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

For TV control

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

Select your TV brand.

navigate

select

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

TV brand selection

Remote Control IR Control: TV Tuner: TV Brand: TV Device Code: VCR Brand: Philex Philharmonic Philips Phoenix Phonola
Choose the device code: In the menu options on the left, select TV Device Code. Move right to select the first code. Press the TV On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press that button again. If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code. If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press the TV On/Off button two more times.* When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button. To have the TV come on automatically, whenever you press a video source button, follow Step 7 on page 20. To skip this step, press System or Exit to leave the System menu.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find you can turn your TV on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control. 19
7. Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed: Move up to the System menu categories and over to Video (Figure 6). From the Video options, select TV Power. Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select one of the two below: -Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European style SCART connector) -Euro Connector (for TV models that use a SCART connector) Press the Enter button. Figure 6

Changing the TV Power

Video TV Power: TV Power Status: TV Aspect Ratio: Widescreen DVDs: Video Connector: Video Black Level: Manual TV Not Detected --Component Normal
The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source.

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*For the Automatic feature to work effectively with North American TV models, the optional TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector serves this purpose. If you do not use a SCART connector, or the TV sensor is not positioned properly, the automatic feature is not an option. In that case, leave the TV power set to Manual. This means you must turn your TV on using its power button or with the LIFESTYLE remote (when it is set to do so). 8. Notice the TV Power Status: TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working. TV Not Detected means the TV sensor (if installed) is not positioned properly, or a SCART connector is installed. Press System or Exit to leave the System menu. Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to Installing the TV on/off detector in your Installation Guide. To check for positioning of the sensor, refer to The media center on page 10

For cable/satellite control
While you can set the LIFESTYLE remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below. The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should designate. So when you press the CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are operating that device. You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do this only if the device is connected to the AUX input on the media center, or the AUX input is not being used. Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu, refer to Using System Menus on page 29. Follow the process below: Turn on the cable or satellite box, whichever you are setting the remote to control. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFESTYLE remote control, press the CBL-SAT source button and follow the steps below: 1. Identify the device: From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select CBL/SAT Device. Move right and select either Cable or Satellite by pressing Enter. 2. Identify the brand: In the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Brand. Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand. Press Enter to select that brand. 3. Select the device code: From the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Device Code. Move right to select the first code. Press the CBL/SAT On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press that button again. If the Cable or Satellite box turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code. If it does not turn off, select another code, and press the CBL/SAT On/Off button two more times.* When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button. Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu. When you complete these settings, you can use the CBL-SAT On/Off button to turn on your Cable or Satellite source and other LIFESTYLE remote buttons to operate it.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find you can turn your Cable or Satellite box on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control. 21
For VCR (or DVR) control English
The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both. If you have both a VCR and a DVR, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide more control options. Whether yours is a standalone DVR or is coupled with the VCR or Cable/Satellite box makes no difference. Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu, refer to Using System Menus on page 29. Follow the process below: Turn on your VCR or DVR. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFESTYLE remote control, press the VCR source button and follow the steps below. 1. Identify the brand. From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select VCR Brand. Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate your brand of VCR or DVR. Press Enter to select that brand. 2. Choose a device code: In the menu options on the left, select VCR Device Code. Move right to select the first code. Press the VCR On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote. Press this button again. If the VCR or DVR turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code. If the VCR or DVR does not turn off and on, select another code, and press the VCR On/Off button two more times.* When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button. Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu. When you complete these settings and select VCR as the source, you can now use the VCR On/Off button and press Play, Pause, or Stop to control your VCR. If you have made the remote settings for a DVR, you can also use the Seek button on the LIFESTYLE remote. On some DVRs, pressing Shuffle and Repeat buttons will allow you to skip backward or forward quickly.

For AUX control

If you have a component connected to the AUX input on your media center, you can set your LIFESTYLE remote to control it, although on and off control is not an option. If you do not have a component connected to AUX, you can still control another device by selecting it from the list of AUX device choices: Changer, Satellite, Cable, DVR, TV or VCR. To exercise this control, you must press the AUX source button first. Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu, refer to Using System Menus on page 29.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find you can turn your VCR or DVR on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control. 22
Follow the process below: Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control, press the AUX source button and continue: 1. Identify the device: From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select AUX Device. Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing Enter. 2. Identify the brand: In the menu options on the left, select AUX Brand. Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand. Press Enter to select that brand. 3. Select the device code: From the menu options on the left, select AUX Device Code. Move right to select the first code. Press the Play or Channel/Track up button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. If the component responds, press other buttons to make sure important functions on the component also work. If the component does not respond, select a different code and try again. When you have chosen the best code for your component, press the Enter button. Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu.
Designating one video tuner
If the LIFESTYLE remote controls several video components, you can choose one of them as the primary channel selector. This gets your channel tuning commands to your cable box, even when TV or VCR is selected. You dont need to switch to CBL/SAT to change channels. Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu, refer to Making system adjustments on page 29. Make this selection from the Remote Control options in the System menu. In the TV Tuner list, select one of your components. Then press the System or Exit button to leave the menu. Figure 7
Designating the TV as video tuner Remote Control
IR Control: TV Tuner: TV Brand: TV Device Code: VCR Brand:

TV VCR CBL/SAT

Choose the one you want to control.
Changing Source Settings Making adjustments to a particular source
While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjustments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly. For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with features appropriate to that source. With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each source becomes second nature. Just try it and see.

You can use the actions above to restore the original settings, too. Do this if you do not like the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did not intend. The original (default) settings for each source are shown as the first option for each feature on the pages that follow. Note: You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu, under Media Center. This reverses all changes you have made in both the Settings or System menus. Instead of making this overall change, you can note the default setting listed on the pages that follow, then re-select that setting in any of the sources.
Changing Source Settings Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)
There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for each. Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM. FM (or AM) Features 2-3-5 Speakers Surround Center Channel Output Mode (FM-only feature) RDS Info (FM-only feature on some systems) Sleep TImer Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting
5 Determines the number of speakers playing. 2, Establishes relative surround sound volume. -5 to +Establishes relative center volume. -5 to +5 Auto Sets channel distribution of radio signals. Mono or Stereo Off Displays station and program information On (as available from Radio Data System). Off Sets system to turn off when the selected 10-90 time elapses.

CD setting options

To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the source. CD Features 2,3,5 Speakers Surround Center Channel Time Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting
5 Determines the number of speakers playing. 2, Establishes relative surround sound volume. -5 to +Establishes relative center speaker volume. -5 to +5 0:00 Displays elapsed time. _:__ Advances or reverses the track to the new time. DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified. Dolby Digital Off Sets system to turn off when the selected 10-90 time elapses.

Audio Track Sleep Timer

Changing Source Settings DVD setting options
To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the source. Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu. DVD Features 2,3,5 Speakers Surround Center Channel Movie EQ Range Compression Mono Decoding Time Title Chapter Audio Track Subtitle Language Camera Angle A B Repeat Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting

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

Default Setting; Options

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

Mono Decoding

Dolby Digital 1+1 Sleep Timer
Using System Menus Making system adjustments
Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen. Using a component video connection is one example.

Treble Compensation

Audio Processing (Movie EQ, Range Compression, Mono Decoding) TV Analog Input Level TV Digital Input Level VCR Analog Input Level VCR Digital Input Level CBL/SAT Analog Input Level CBL/SAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level

Using System Menus

Active Display Item ADAPTiQ Default Settings; Options Effect of this Setting
Off* No ADAPTiQ audio calibration performed. On Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2. Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selection is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase button on the media center controls. Bose link Communicates only with Bose link networked products. Legacy Communicates only with older Bose products.
Expansion protocol Change this only if instructed in the owners guide supplied with your Bose link remote control.
*The Off option for ADAPTiQ system is not a reversible selection. To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on this process, refer to Finishing the Installation in your LIFESTYLE Installation Guide. This advanced feature of the LIFESTYLE system makes adjustments to the audio processing to compensate for the furnishings, speaker placement, and listening positions to provide the most ideal sound in your room.
Using System Menus Video options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 13

Video preview

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

Active Display Item IR Control
Off System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR commands to a learning remote. Teach System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE remote buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the system. On System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught to operate the system. CBL/SAT Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices. TV, VCR Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE remote control to operate. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV. Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR. Cable Identifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE remote control to Satellite operate. Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box. Changer Identifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE remote to operate. Satellite, Cable, DVR, TV, VCR Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for the remote. Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device. Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
TV Tuner TV Brand TV Device Code VCR Brand VCR Device Code CBL/SAT Device CBL/SAT Brand CBL/SAT Device Code AUX Device
AUX Brand AUX Device Code
Using System Menus DVD Lock options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus. Figure 16

DVD Lock Menu

DVD Lock Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
Create/Change Password Confirm Password Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above
Active Display Item Change Password Create Password (appears only if no password has been set) Confirm Password Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above
_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings. _ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings. _ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password. Off No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies. On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set. 1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number when a password is created.

Applying parental control
The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE system lets you restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. Your password will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table on page 36.
Parental Control Setting G PG-13 PG NC-17 R MPAA Rating Audience Restriction None Adult audiences Mature audiences Mature teenage audiences Teenage audiences Mature young audiences Most audiences General
For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the password. Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without permission. To set the restriction level and passwords With the TV turned on, select the proper TV video input for the media center. Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control. When the System menu appears on the TV screen: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections (Figure 16 on page 35). Press the Down arrow or Enter button to move into an active display of submenus, which looks different from the preview screen. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE remote to enter four digits into the password blanks. Press Enter to register your choice. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them. Select Lock Discs Rated Above. Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want. Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.
Reference Remote control maintenance
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to Bose link remote switch settings on page 39.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. 2. 3. Figure 17
Installing the remote control batteries AAA batteries (4)

+ + + +

Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17). Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and symbols on the batteries with the + and markings inside the compartment. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Battery compartment Battery compartment cover
Changing house code settings
Each LIFESTYLE remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another LIFESTYLE system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control(s) with steps that follow. Using the remote control: 1. 2. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on page 38). Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.

Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your remote control. 3. Replace the battery cover.

Reference

Using the media center: 1. 2. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button. Press and hold the Store button. Your current house code will appear in the media center display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4: HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = (current house code)
While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control. The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the new code: NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = (new house code)
Release the Store button. The system remains off. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your systems house code, press Store while the system is off. The display confirms the settings of switches 1-4. Figure 18
Miniature house code switches on the Main room (A) remote Switches (1-4) As set at the factory: all switches down.

Other switches

Switch 5 determines what stream or program you hear. For more information on streams, refer to Setting up a second room with sound below. Switches 6-9 represent the room where the remote will be used. In the main room, the remote is set as Room A with all switches down.
For a Bose link remote in another room
Switches 1-4 need to match those switch settings in your main remote. Set switches 5-9 for the room where you will use the Bose link remote.
Setting up a second room with sound
Your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room at the same time. Whats more, it can even direct sound from two different sound sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent streams. In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the system is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing there or an entirely different program. Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE system can fill your entire living space with music.

System: (circle one) LIFESTYLE 18 system LIFESTYLE 28 system LIFESTYLE 38 system LIFESTYLE 48 system
Media center serial number: _____________________
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Contents Where to find

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

Safety Information.

Introduction Before you begin

English

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

Unpacking

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

Left and right front speaker placement
To best match sound and picture, the left and right front speakers should be placed at the edge of the TV picture (Figure 3). Place each speaker up to 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen and line them up with the center of the TV screen. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so that the sound does not become too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this distance based on room conditions and personal preference. The front cables allow the speakers to be placed up to 20 feet (6.1 m) from the Acoustimass module. Rotate the top cube of each speaker array (or the single cube speaker) toward the wall or in another direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of reflected sound patterns in Figure 4 on page 9. Figure 3
Recommended speaker locations Center Left front Right front

Left surround

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

Figure 4

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

Figure 5

Single cube speaker placement and reflection rays Left front Center Right front Acoustimass module

Center speaker placement

The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the center of the picture. The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. 2. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the closest convenient location. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the center speaker.
Surround speaker placement English
The rear surround speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back half of your room. Direct both cubes of the speaker array (or your single cube speaker) away from the listeners so that they cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. 2. Place the speakers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. Adjust the rear surround speakers to reflect sound off one or more surfaces.
The longer the path from the speaker to your ear, the better. Do not direct the sound straight at the listener. Note: Bose offers a variety of speaker mounting accessories, including stands and wall brackets. For further information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with your system.

Acoustimass module placement
Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the Acoustimass module is not already printed on your Product Registration card, now is a good time to record it there and in the space provided on page 3 of this guide. Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module: Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall as the TV, or at the same end of the room as the front speakers (refer to Figure 4). Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the TV. Move it further if you still notice interference. Place the Acoustimass module so that the grille with the Bose logo faces the room or is perpendicular to the wall. This prevents blocking the sound output or creating too much bass. For best bass performance, DO NOT place the Acoustimass module at equal distances from any two walls or centered between the floor and ceiling. For convenience, you may want to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. However, DO NOT allow furniture or drapes to block its ventilation openings. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on the end the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry. Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet.
Put any side of the Acoustimass module on the floor. DO NOT stand it on either end (Figure 6).

Figure 6

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

Ventilation openings

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

Figure 7

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

Figure 8

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

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

Figure 10

Speaker connections to the Acoustimass module Left

Front speakers Center

Surround speakers Left Right

FRONT L

FRONT C

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

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

Turning off the speakers in your TV
When you listen to TV sound through your LIFESTYLE system, the speakers in your TV should be turned off or set to their lowest volume. To turn their sound off: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the TV on-screen setting (not to be confused with the LIFESTYLE system menu or settings menu). Select Internal Speakers: Off (the wording for your TV may vary slightly). If you have a choice between Variable and Fixed, choose Fixed. Refer to your TV owners guide for more detailed instructions.
System Installation Connecting the system to power
Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order: 1. 2. 3. Figure 14
Power connection for the Acoustimass module
C R R L FRONT SURROUND OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS
Plug the small end of the Acoustimass module power cord into the AC power jack on the connector panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 14). Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to on.
Acoustimass module connector panel Power switch | = ON O = OFF
Note: For dual voltage units (sold in certain areas), make sure the voltage setting on the bottom of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 15). Check with local electrical authorities if you are not sure of the appropriate power rating.
POWE R 100-120/200-240V AC 50/60 Hz 350W MAX.
4. If you have not plugged the small round connector of the media center power supply cable into the DC POWER jack on the media center connection panel, do so now (Figure 15). Insert the power supply cord connector into the power supply and plug the cord into an AC (mains) outlet.

Figure 15

Power connection for the media center
Media center power supply Be sure the power supply cord is fully extended; it serves as the remote control antenna.

DC power jack

Media center connection panel
Installing the remote control batteries
Slide the battery compartment cover off of the back of the remote. Find the polarity markings (+ and ) inside the compartment and install the four batteries accordingly (Figure 16). Slide the cover back on the remote and snap it closed. Note: Do not change the settings of the factory-preset miniature switches. See your Operating Guide for information on how to prevent conflicts with other LIFESTYLE systems. Figure 16
Remote control battery installation Four (4) AAA (IEC-LR3) batteries
Battery compartment cover

System Installation Installing the TV on/off sensor
The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically switch the TV on, as needed, when another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you need to turn on your TV separately. See Figure 19. Note: The TV on/off sensor is not included on LIFESTYLE systems that use SCART connectors. With larger TVs you may want a second person to help as you follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the media center. Temporarily position the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV as shown in Figure 19. Test the sensor and enable the feature. See Programming your LIFESTYLE system remote to control your TV in your Operating Guide. A. Turn the TV on. Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE system remote. Access Video/TV power status. B. As one person moves the sensor near the rear vent area of the TV, another person observes when TV Power Status changes from TV not detected to TV ON. C. In the menu navigate to TV Power (directly above TV Power Status). Change this from Manual to Automatic. D. You will need to select the TV brand and device code, as explained in the guide. Note: DO NOT use the mounting strip to permanently mount the sensor until you have tested and enabled this automatic feature as explained in the Operating Guide. Figure 19
TV on/off sensor installed on your TV Rear of TV TV on/off sensor Mounting strip for attaching the sensor

TV sensor jack

Note: For a projection TV, the bottom rear of the enclosure is the best location for mounting the sensor. Front projectors that use a separate screen may need to be turned on and off manually.
Reference Using alternate video connections
This section shows you how to set up your home theater system to incorporate additional components, such as VCRs and Cable/Satellite boxes. It also explains different ways to make the connections. Make audio connections from components to the media center. There are three different types of audio connections: the analog (L and R) connection you are probably familiar with, and two types of digital connections, either a coaxial digital (single cable with RCA connectors at each end), or an optical connection. See Using digital audio connections on page 30. A composite and an S-Video connection or a single component connection can be made from the media center to the TV. Your choice of connection will depend on your preference and the type of jacks provided on your TV. Explanations and diagrams on the following pages show variations that you may use in your home theater setup. Connect other video devices directly to the TV. The remaining video connections go directly to the TV (assuming it has multiple connection jacks on its back panel). Composite video This is a standard video input on televisions. To make this connection, use the supplied Video cable (with yellow connectors) to go from the Composite Video OUT on the media center and to a video input jack on your TV. Be sure to note which jack you use on the TV. S-Video An S-Video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers higher picture quality than composite video output. To make this connection, use the S-Video cable included with your system to connect the S-Video OUT jack on the media center and to the S-Video input on your TV. Component video If your want to use the systems progressive scan feature and your TV has component jacks, you will need to use one of the two Component video adapters provided with your system (Figure 20). This adapter takes three separate video signals (Y, Pr, and Pb) from the media center and makes them available on standard video jacks. The adapter uses both Video out jacks on the media center, so you can only make one component connection to the TV. Video-grade cables from these jacks are not supplied and you will need to purchase them separately. Note: For more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. Figure 20

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

Component video adapter

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

IN OUT

Figure 21

VCR connection

The media center may also be connected to a different input on the TV using an S-Video cable.
You can use an S-Video cable to connect the media center (Video OUT) to your TV, for higher DVD picture quality. The composite connection made in Step 2 above will pass the VCR video to the TV. Remember to select the proper TV input when you change from watching video tapes to DVDs and vice versa. If your media center is connected to the TV using the Component video adapter, you cannot connect a VCR to the media center. Connect it directly to another input on the TV and select that input on the TV to watch videotapes.
Reference Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system
There are various ways to make the cable/satellite connections: 1. Connect cable/satellite L & R Audio OUT to the L & R Audio IN jacks on the media center. If the cable/satellite box has a DIGITAL Audio OUT jack, connect it to the CBL/SAT DIGITAL Audio IN jack on the media center. 2. If the cable/satellite box has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect it to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Use another S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the media center to an S-VIDEO jack on the TV. If the cable satellite box has only a composite VIDEO OUT jack, connect that to the composite VIDEO IN jack on the media center. Connect a VCR to this system as follows: 1. 2. If your cable satellite box has an additional set of Audio and VIDEO OUT jacks connect them to the corresponding Audio and VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR. Connect the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the media center. If that jack is unavailable, connect the VCR directly to the TV.

In Figure 22, select Input 2 on your TV to watch cable/satellite programs. Select the CBL/SAT sound source. This input will also provide better video quality when watching DVDs. To watch videotapes, select Input 1 on your TV (or the TV input to which you directly connected the VCR) and select the VCR sound source. Note: Additional cables may be purchased at an electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. Figure 22

Set top box and VCR

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

Reference

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

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

For listening to tape

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

Figure 26

AUX input connections
Media center connector panel

AUDIO OUT

CD changer or other playback equipment
Using digital audio connections
If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has digital audio output jacks, you may connect them to the media center. In addition to the digital connection, be sure to connect L and R stereo outputs from the component to the media center. This will provide uninterrupted audio. See Figure 27. For a digital connection, use a 75 cable with RCA connectors (such as a video cable). For an optical digital connection, insert an optical digital cable into the Optical IN on the media center rear panel. Use the Optical OUT jacks on the media center rear panel if you plan to make a digital recording from that component. Note: Before you can listen to a source through the OPTICAL input, you need to assign the OPTICAL connection to that source: TV, VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. See your operating guide for instructions on using the system menus. Figure 27
Digital audio and other media center panel connections. Antenna extender IR emitter Serial data Optical audio connections Digital audio connections Data port
Reference Other jacks on the media center panel
English Connecting an optional antenna extender
If your remote control does not communicate with the media center, the batteries may need replacement or it may be out of transmission range. To extend the range, plug an antenna extender, which may be purchased at an authorized Bose dealer, into its connection on the media center. See Figure 27 on page 30.
Connecting the optional IR emitter cable
The IR (infrared) emitter cable is designed for optional use when a particular component does not respond to LIFESTYLE system remote control commands. That is, the component is connected to the media center, but placed where it cannot receive the IR signals from the media center. The IR emitter can be placed next to one component only. See Figure 27 on page 30. To use the emitter: 1. 2. Insert the 3.5 mm plug into the IR EMITTER jack on the media center panel. Place the flat side of the other end of the cable near the unresponsive component so that the remote control signals reach that component.

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

Reference Accessories

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

Limited warranty

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

Technical information

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

1.0 lb (0.5 kg)

8.0"W x 24.5"D x 16.0"H 35.9 lb (16.3 kg) (20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)
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