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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this Owners Guide
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

CONTROLS

AND INDICATORS. 20 The display...20 The remote control..21

OPERATION.. 28

Watching TV...28 Setting up the Lifestyle remote to control the TV.. 28 Selecting the TV screen shape.. 29 Setting the audio delay compensation.. 29 Changing the HDMI Image View.. 29 Controlling a cable or satellite box..30 Programming the Bose remote to turn the cable or satellite box on or off.. 30 Using the remote to change channels. 31 Changing the HDMI Image View.. 31 About the HDMI video resolution. 31
TABLE OF CONTENTS Controlling DVD playback..32 Programming the Lifestyle remote to control the DVD player.. 32 Changing the HDMI Image View.. 33 About the HDMI video resolution. 33 Setting up to view videotapes..34 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR. 34 About the HDMI video resolution. 35 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source..36 Setting up the Bose remote to control the AUX device.. 36 About the HDMI video resolution. 37 Controlling the (HDMI) Image View.38 Changing the HDMI video resolution.41 Listening to the radio..42 Presets... 42 Headphone listening...42 Settings Options..43 System maintenance...48 Replacing the remote control batteries. 48 Changing remote control switch settings. 48

REFERENCE.. 48

Protecting and caring for your system. 50 Cleaning the media center.. 51 Setting up a second room with sound.52 Bose link-compatible products make it easy. 52 Bose link remote switch settings.. 53 Troubleshooting...54 Contacting Customer Service..58

GLOSSARY.. 59

INSTALLATION

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a home theater system. This elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming. Bose Lifestyle

Setup assistance

The following information is provided to help you set up your system:

Setup Guide

If you havent already done so, please refer to the fold-out Setup Guide. It contains all the steps needed to get you through basic system installation, including: System placement Speaker connections Display/media center interconnections TV/video connections Audio connections System power connections

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.
Select a language by pressing the corresponding numeric key on the remote control. The Setup menu appears as shown in Figure 2.

Fi gu re 2

System menu Setup tab.

Fi gu re 1

Lifestyle language menu.

What to do next

The first time the System menu Setup tab displays, you can take one of the following actions: If you are confident that your speakers are correctly wired and placed, and that you can understand and navigate the Setup menu, continue using it. See Operation beginning on page 28 for more information on using the Setup menu. If you would rather be guided through the setup process by the Bose Setup and Demonstrations DVD, do the following: 1. Exit the System menu by pressing Lifestyle remote. 2. Select the DVD player by pressing Lifestyle remote. on the on the

The Setup and Demonstrations DVD should begin playing. If not, press the PLAY button on the DVD remote control. Follow the instructions on the DVD. When you are finished with the Setup and Demonstrations DVD, see Operation beginning on page 28 for more information on using the Setup menu.
3. Turn your DVD player on and insert the Bose Setup and Demonstrations DVD.
Tailoring the sound to your room
The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system ensures that your Lifestyle system sounds great. Completing the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process is the final step of a basic Lifestyle setup. A special headset, pictured in Figure 3, can be found in the Essentials kit. The headset, designed to be worn above your ears, contains two miniature microphones that take acoustic measurements during calibration. You will achieve the best results when the listening room is relatively quiet. Please notify other members of your household that they will hear a series of audio tones. On the connection panel of the media center (shown in Figure 3), plug the ADAPTiQ headset into the AUX AUDIO IN connectors.

Fi gu re 3

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

Press the right arrow

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

Carton inventory

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

System parts

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

Fi gu re 5

Jewel Cube speakers (4) (Lifestyle V30)

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

AM antenna connection

1. 2. Plug the connector on the AM loop antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. Stand the AM antenna on the base or mount the antenna on a wall, following the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna. Keep the antenna as far as possible (at least 20 inches or 50 centimeters) from the media center and display module, and at least 2 feet (60 centimeters) from the Acoustimass module.
outdoor antenna. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna.
Fi gu re 10 Connections for the AM and FM antennas

AM base

Not e: AM reception can be adversely affected by a nearby television when it is on. Turn off the TV for best AM reception.

Cable radio as an option

Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. This cable connects to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. For instructions on how to make this connection, contact your cable TV provider.

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).

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.
Controlling a cable or satellite box
Once your cable or satellite box is connected to your Lifestyle system, you can set up the remote as the single point of control for your subscription service.

7. 8. 9.

Move down to CBLSAT Brand and press ENTER. Select the brand of your device from the list and press ENTER. Move down to CBLSAT Code and press ENTER.
Programming the Bose remote to turn the cable or satellite box on or off
Setting up the remote to control the cable or satellite box involves selecting the correct cable or satellite box code. 1. Turn on the TV. On the TV, select the video input that is connected to the Lifestyle system. 2. 3. Turn on the cable or satellite box. To display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV, press System. (See The remote control on page 21 for information on operating the remote.) To select the Setup tab, move right and select then press ENTER. Move down to CBLSAT Device and press ENTER. Select the correct device type from the list and press ENTER. If you are unsure of the device type, see the owners manual for that device. ,
10. Select the first code in the list. 11. On the Lifestyle remote, press the (CBL-SAT) On/Off button, located under the CBL-SAT button. If the device turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the device does not turn off, select the next code and press (CBL-SAT) On/Off again. Continue selecting codes until you find one that works. 12. When you have a working code, enter it below, then press ENTER. CBL-SAT Code: ____________________ 13. To exit the system menu, press Exit.

4. 5. 6.

Using the remote to change channels
If you want the remote to change the channels on your cable or satellite box when you are watching TV: 1. 2. 3. To display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV, press System. Move down to TV Control and press ENTER. Select CBLSAT and press ENTER. Setting TV Control to CBL-SAT configures the remote to control both the TV and cable or satellite box when the source is TV. 4. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You now can use your Lifestyle remote to control your cable or satellite box.

10. Move down to VCR Code and press ENTER. 11. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Press the (VCR) On/Off button (located under the VCR button). If the VCR turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the VCR does not turn off, select the next device code and press VCR On/Off again. Continue selecting codes until you find one that works. 13. When you have a working code, enter it below, then press ENTER. VCR Code: ____________________ 14. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You can now use the Lifestyle remote to control your VCR.
Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source
Once your AUX source device is connected to the Lifestyle system, you can set up the remote to control that source. Then, when you are watching video from that source, the Lifestyle remote should control most of the functions of that source.
Select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. Move down to AUX Brand and press ENTER. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER.
10. Move down to AUX Code and press ENTER. 11. Select the first device code in the list. 12. Press the (AUX) On/Off button (located under the AUX button). If the AUX device turns off, you have chosen the correct code. If the device does not turn off, select the next code and press (AUX) On/Off again. Continue selecting codes until you find one that works. 13. When you have a working code, enter it below, then press ENTER. AUX Code: ____________________ 14. To exit the system menu, press Exit. You can now use the Lifestyle remote to control your auxiliary device.
Setting up the Bose remote to control the AUX device
Setting up the remote to control the AUX device involves selecting the correct AUX device code, then setting the AUX device to turn on automatically when the Lifestyle system is turned on. 1. Turn on the TV. On the TV, select the video input that is connected to the Lifestyle system. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the AUX device. On the Lifestyle remote, press AUX. Make the system menu appear on the TV by pressing System. Move across the menu tabs to Setup by pressing the right arrow. Move down to AUX Device and press ENTER.
When your Lifestyle system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the Lifestyle system video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, a certain source signal may be unpleasant to your eye when converted by the Lifestyle system to a much higher resolution. In that case, you can change to a lower resolution. See Changing the HDMI video resolution on page 41 for information on changing the HDMI video resolution.

Controlling the (HDMI) Image View
You can specify how you want certain display formats that are output from your Lifestyle system to appear on your HDTV screen by pressing the Image View button on the remote. This button has an effect only when your Lifestyle system is connected to a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) HDTV through the HDMI OUT connector. To change the display format that is output from your Lifestyle system, press (Image View) on the remote. The Image View (aspect ratio) control that is built into the HDTV must be set so that the Lifestyle system Image View settings have the intended effect. Refer to the manual that came with your HDTV to find out how to set its Image View.
Pressing the Image View button causes different results depending on the aspect ratio of the signal input to your Lifestyle system. The aspect ratio can be either 4:3 or 16:9 (Figure 16). The following tables show the possible results of pressing the Image View button. When the TV Control item in the system menu is set to AUX, VCR, DVD, or CBLSAT, the Image View button functions. When the TV Control menu item is set to TV, the Image View button has no effect.
Fi gu re TV aspect ratios
Tab le 1 Image view choices with a 4:3 aspect ratio input signal

Image View

Effect

4:3 Input

Widescreen TV
Normal (default) 4:3 Aspect Ratio Input Signal
Vertical black bars are added to the left and right ends of the screen.
A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed lines) is scaled up to fit the screen. Some content is lost.

Stretch

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

Gray Bars

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

16:9 Input

Signal is unchanged.
A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed line) is scaled up to enlarge the overall picture. Some content along the edges is lost. A non-linear, horizontal stretch is applied to the signal, making the image appear to be wider than it actually is.
Changing the HDMI video resolution
Your Lifestyle system transmits video at the highest possible resolution to your HDTV. Occasionally, you may want to change to a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, if a source signal is converted by your Lifestyle system to a much higher resolution, the result may not be pleasing to your eye. In that case, you could change to a lower resolution. The video resolution can only be set when the Lifestyle system is connected to an HDTV through the HDMI OUT connector. Also, the video resolution cannot be set lower than that of the video signal entering your Lifestyle system (no down-conversion). Finally, setting the video resolution (that your Lifestyle system transmits to the TV) for CBL-SAT, DVD, VCR, or AUX changes the resolution for all other sources. The video resolution you set for the HDMI output applies across all the sources.

Setting the coaxial audio source
One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors on the back of the Lifestyle media center is assigned to the DVD player. The other connector, labeled Assignable, can be assigned to None, TV, VCR, CBLSAT or AUX. To assign the coax connector: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Display the Lifestyle system menu on the TV by pressing System. To display the Media Center menu, select then press ENTER. ,

Settings Options

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

Headphone listening

To privately listen to your Lifestyle system, you can connect headphones to the jack that is located on the right side of the media center as you face it.
Not e: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.
CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods.
Tab le 3 Settings options

Features

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

2-3-5 speakers

5 VIDEO (2, 3, 5 AUDIO)

Surround

0 (-10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6) 0 (-8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8)

1080p (1080i, 720p, 480/576p)
Image View (HDTV-only feature)
Normal (Zoom, Stretch, Gray Bars)
Effect Allows you to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: Auto The FM tuner will automatically output stereo if available. Otherwise, it will output mono sound. Mono The FM tuner will always output mono sound. Stereo The FM tuner will always output stereo if available. Otherwise, it will output mono sound. When you change the tuner frequency, the setting resets to Auto. When On, displays RDS information for the current radio station.

Output Mode (FM-only)

Auto (Mono - Stereo)
RDS Info (FM-only, not available in the U.S.)

Off (On)

Sleep Timer

Off (10-90)

Turns off your Lifestyle system and all components under its control after the set time expires. Timer can be set from 10 to 90 minutes in 10-minute increments. To set the timer, select a time increment. The countdown begins after 3 seconds. To cancel the timer, select Off.

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

AAA batteries (4)

Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. 2. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17). Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and symbols on the batteries with the + and markings inside the compartment.
Battery compartment Battery compartment cover
Changing remote control switch settings
Each Lifestyle remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another Lifestyle system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control(s) with the steps that follow. Using the remote control: 1. 2. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on page 50). Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting. Use a paper clip, ballpoint pen, or similar object.
On the display module, press and hold the Mute button. Your current house code will appear on the display module in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4: HOUSE CODE:

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

S SCART A type of jack commonly found on consumer
electronics products manufactured for use in Western Europe. Screen ratio The dimensions of the video display on a television, which can vary from 4:3 standard to 16:9 widescreen. (See Aspect ratio) Also called letterbox, widescreen display leaves a black band above and below the picture on traditional TVs. This does not occur on widescreen TVs. Source Any device, such as a DVD player, that outputs video and/or audio and can connect to your Lifestyle system.
W Widescreen A TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9. (See
Aspect ratio) The shape of the picture is 16 units wide by 9 units high.
Y YPbPr A component analog video signal containing
one luminance and two chrominance components. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y.
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LIFESTYLE DVD Home Entertainment Systems Installation Guide

Safety Information

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

CAUTION UT

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

AV I S V

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

Class 1 laser product

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

Batteries

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
Please read this installation guide
Please take the time to follow this installation guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your installation guide for future reference.

System Information

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

Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide.
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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

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

System Installation

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

CDDVD TV

Input On Off

FMAM CBLSAT

On Off

AUX VCR

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

Library ENTER Settings

DVD Menu
System Track Chapter Preset Channel

Volume

Seek Shuffle Repeat Shuffle

Seek Repeat

uMusic

Rating Similar Whole CD

Playlist

LIFESTYLE 18, 28 systems

LIFESTYLE 38, 48 systems

Acoustimass module

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

Figure 2

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

Audio input cable

Two component video adapters Stereo audio cable S-Video cable

FM antenna

Video cable (6 ft)

AM loop antenna

IR emitter cable

Setup disc 1

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

TV on/off sensor

Note: You may need other cables and adapters to complete your home theater setup. For example, if you intend to use, and your TV supports the progressive scan feature, you will need three component video cables long enough to reach from your media center component video adapter to your TV.
System Installation Placing your speakers
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for each speaker. Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you place the center speaker on top of the television, for example, be sure to attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of that speaker. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with your system. Note: Do not place a cube or cube array speaker on its side, as this diminishes performance.

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

Left surround

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

Figure 4

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

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.

Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube speakers
Note: If your system has cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions in Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers on page 13. The positive and negative wires of the plug-in cable are properly oriented for polarity and the plug is designed to fit only one way into the jack. 1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location: Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors on one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left), R (right), or C (center) markings. Surround speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end and speaker plugs at the other end with L (left) or R (right) markings.
2. Insert the speaker plug of each cable fully into the jack on the rear of one of the five speakers. The raised part on the plug slips into a notch at the top of the jack.

Figure 8

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

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

Figure 10

Speaker connections to the Acoustimass module Left

Front speakers Center

Surround speakers Left Right

FRONT L

FRONT C

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

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

Power adapter cord

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

System Installation Connecting the antennas
You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with your system, to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 12). Figure 12
Connections for the AM and FM antennas Media center rear panel AM antenna lead FM dipole antenna lead
Note: The FM jack (75 ohm) can be used with an outdoor antenna. To do this, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect a television cable to the FM antenna jack.
Connecting the FM antenna
Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Spread out the antenna arms. Change the orientation of the antenna arms to get optimum FM reception. Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible.
Connecting the AM antenna
Note: To mount the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. 1. 2. 3. Plug the connector on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. Stand the loop antenna on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible, at least 20 inches (50 cm), from the media center, and at least 2 feet (60 cm) from the Acoustimass module. Experiment with the orientation of the loop for optimum AM reception.
Note: AM radio reception may be adversely affected by your television. For best AM reception, turn the television off.
Connecting to a cable radio provider
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. This connection is made to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact a qualified installer.
System Installation Connecting your TV to the system
The instructions below show basic connections to the media center and TV. This simple set of connections will allow you to use your system quickly. Later in this guide you will find other options for connecting additional components to your system.
Making the audio connection
Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the rear panel of your TV to the Audio IN TV L and R on the media center rear panel (Figure 12). If the TV has both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) outputs, use the ones for fixed output. If the setup menu for your TV allows, select Fixed in that menu. If you have a digital TV, you may connect a digital audio cable as well. This may either be a single coaxial cable with RCA connectors on each end, or an optical cable, which has a unique snap fit connector on each end. Note: It is important to provide the analog connection along with the digital, to prevent a loss of sound caused by any temporary degradation of the digital signal. Note: On the TV, be sure to notice which Video IN jack is used. In the example below, the media center Video OUT is connected to the VIDEO 1 input on the TV. In this case, use your TV remote control to select VIDEO 1 to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE system menus. Figure 13

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

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

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)