Bose AVYYB Remote Control Transceiver User Manual FedXsysOG

Bose Corporation Remote Control Transceiver FedXsysOG

Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 b3

LIFESTYLE® DVD Home Entertainment SystemsOperating Guide
2Safety InformationPlease read this owner’s guidePlease take the time to follow this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save both the Installation Guide and the Operation Guide for future reference.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moistureWARNING: 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 sys-tem. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures:.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 1 laser productThe 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 bot-tom of the media center.Class B emissions limitsThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.BatteriesPlease dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.Additional safety informationSee the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.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 instruc-tions in this owner’s guide.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.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRAVISCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTKLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATBatteries©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Mac-rovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright protection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
3gpContentsWhere to find...Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Check for region number compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Glossary of audio terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Controls and Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Menu and program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9If the remote does not work as you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Component or progressive scan: activating your selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12What makes a LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system uniquely yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Getting your music into the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12What you can listen to while storing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13How the uMusic™ intelligent playback system works for you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Using presets is very important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Take advantage of the music databases inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tips for getting the most enjoyment from stored tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Scheduling time to store it all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14How much time to allow for storing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15How many CDs you can store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15What to do with tracks you don’t like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Some product pointers to ensure satisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To turn on other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To watch video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16To adjust what you see or hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17To enjoy the remarkable LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Listening to your stored music (available on LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems, only) . . . . . . . 18Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Enjoy the added functionality provided by presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Why you should rely on them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Respond actively to speed up the learning process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Choose Playlist when you want a lineup of tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20How to delete tracks from the Playlist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Use the Music Library to search, play, or browse your collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20No need to search if you just want info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Loading and playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Changing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setting a radio station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Using the headphones jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25To set the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Controiling External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Using your system remote with other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26For TV control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26For cable/satellite control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29For VCR (or DVR) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30For AUX control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Designating one video tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4ContentsChanging Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Making adjustments to a particular source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32How to see your options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32How to change the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34CD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Stored CDs setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35DVD setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Using System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38How to see the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Remote control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43DVD lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Applying parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44To set the restriction level and passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Stored CD data options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Using the Edit Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47How to change the text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Remote control care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Changing house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Other switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50For a Bose® link remote in another room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Setting up a second room with sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Bose® link to assured compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Bose link remote switch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Media center weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Stored CDs Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5IntroductionWelcomeThank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® systems design, this elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.What discs you can playThe system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos:• Video DVDs • DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws• Video CDs (VCDs)•Audio CDs•CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws•MP3 CDsCheck for region number compatibilityFor any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match. These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold. Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right. Glossary of audio termsAspect ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4 by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.Component video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals (marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all television sets. Composite video – A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color infor-mation are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, com-posite video cables use RCA jacks.Dolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding multi-channel audio.– The logo representing Dolby Digital.
6IntroductionDTS – A type of multi-channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.– The logo representing DTS.DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives com-mands on an infrared light beam.Letterbox – A video format which has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black bars above and below the picture.MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording of many hours of music on a single CD.NTSC – An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and a label for the video format standard established by the committee for televisions used in the US and other coun-tries.PAL – An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video prompt used extensively in Western Europe. Pan & Scan – The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by cropping parts of the picture. DVD-Video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan & scan widescreen video to a 4:3 ratio. PCM – An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal.Progressive Scan – A video format which displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass, and refreshes the image sixty times a second. This format is not compatible with all video displays.RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information.This fea-ture is available on European systems only. SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc and a music format for CD audio and high-resolution digital audio stored on a CD-sized disc. The new Bose® LIFESTYLE® systems (with which this guide is included) play the CD-compatible portion of such discs, identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc. SCMS – A system for preventing second-generation digital copies of copyrighted audio material. A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source, but that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second-generation recording.S-video –Also called Y/C. A video signal that keeps the brightness and color information sep-arate, and is significantly better than composite video. Requires the use of an S-video cable and is compatible with many televisions and other video components.uMusicTM intelligent playback system – A revolutionary Bose® play mode, which performs like a veritable DJ by noting listener preferences and playing suitable stored CD tracks in response.Videostage® 5 – Bose® proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel surround sound experience from everything you listen to – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even mono TV programs.YPbPr – A component analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance components. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y. FedX addition:
7Controls and CapabilitiesThe remote control The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE® system works from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim the remote at the media center.Note: Not all of the buttons shown on the remote at the left are needed for all systems. Several, which are for use with a Lifestyle 38 or 48 system, only, our shown within a gray outline.Power and muteSource and input selection. *You can choose to set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or VCR so it will turn those devices on or off. To do that, refer to “Using your system remote with other components” on page 26. Until then, however, simply turn on the TV or component using its power button or remote control.pages 7 - 9 edited to reflect FedX remote Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used. Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms). Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room. Turns the system on and selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Overrides other stored CD modes. Available with LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems only.Turns the system on and selects the built-in disc player as source.Turns the system on and selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station last selected. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on.Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center.Turns the system on and selects the TV connected to the media center as source.When the remote has been set to do so*, turns the TV on and off.When the remote has been set to do so, scrolls the TV inputs to select one. The input that connects to the media center is one choice. Turns the system on and selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the media center.When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your cable or satellite box on and off.Turns your system on and elects the VCR connected to the media center as the sound source.When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your VCR on and off.
8Controls and CapabilitiesMenu and program selection *If the TV, cable, or satellite provides that option. Enters the library of stored CDs on LIFESTYLE® 38 & 48 systems only. Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source. Enters or exits the System menu. Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box. Displays an electronic TV listings guide.* Exits the Settings and System menus. Exits the electronic TV listings.*Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency.Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item. Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station.Skip backward or forward to the next CD track, DVD chapter, radio preset (NOT stored CD preset), or TV channel.Raise or lower the volume of the current source. Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only, if it was muted. Pressing – lowers the volume.Apply a negative (–) or positive (+) rating to the stored CD* track playing. Immediately moves on to a different track whenever a negative rating is applied.*Available on LIFESTYLE® 38 & 48 systems only.
9Controls and Capabilities*If the TV, cable, or satellite provides that option.Play optionsAll of the buttons shown below, except Shuffle and Repeat, can be used with your VCR or DVR after the remote has been set to control it.Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station or stored CD preset,* or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.*Stored CD presets are available on LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems only.Skips to the previous TV channel.*Displays or exits the cable or satellite information window, if available. Selects the uMusic™ intelligent playback system mode of stored CD play. Over-rides other stored CD modes. Available with LIFESTYLE 38 and 48 systems only.Queues up and plays stored CD music of a style similar to the current track.Plays the tracks from a specific CD when it is pressed just before pressing the number keys for that stored CD.Plays all the tracks assigned to the playlist. Can be used in conjunction with other play mode options, such as similar.Skips from the track most recently playing to the first track on the CD of origin and plays that CD from beginning to end. Stops the disc player. Note: For DVDs and VCDs only, the system remembers the point where the disc was stopped. Pressing again clears that memory.Pauses the disc player. Starts the disc player.Skip back or forward to the start of a track or chapter. Or, when pressed and held, scans back or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc, or enter DVD motion control. Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.Repeats a whole CD or track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press Repeat again to cancel the repeat mode.
10Controls and CapabilitiesIf the remote does not work as you expectIf your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to change batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them, refer to “Replacing the remote control batteries” on page 49In some buildings, you may experience “dead spots” where the remote control will not operate effectively. If this happens, move the remote a foot or two and try again. Also make sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center (and contains the remote antenna) is stretched to its full length. If these efforts do not work, move the media center a few feet to a location where it provides a better response.If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning “dead spots,” above do not work, you may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose® customer service to request one, refer to the address list included with the system.The media center The CD/DVD tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media center. To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).An IR signal emitter, located under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo-nents using the LIFESTYLE® remote. Avoid blocking that emitter, so its signal will have a clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.Figure 1Front view of the media centerDisplay windowThe 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 infor-mation that does not fit in the two lines available.Figure 2Sample of information that appears on the media center display ®Front panel door – lifts upControlsDisc trayDisplay window Headphone jackIR emitter
11Controls and CapabilitiesLight indicatorsControlsThe nine control buttons work as described below.Shuffle Shows when a CD, MP-3 disc, or contents of an MP-3 folder contents are playing in random order. Repeat Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat. Disc Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing.Track Shows when a track is playing.Storing Shows when CD tracks are being copied to the harddisk on a LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 systems only.Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.On/Off Source VolumeEnterErase StoreAll OffOpen/Close Turns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used when it turns the system on. Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms). Opens/closes the disc tray. 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. 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.On/OffAll OffOpen/CloseSourceEnterEraseVolumeStore
12Controls and CapabilitiesComponent or progressive scan: activating your selectionIf you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you need to make the activation settings as explained below.With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps:1. Press and hold the Store button on the media center.2. While holding the Store button down, press the Enter button. Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Enter. Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console.3. When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons.4. Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options.5. Stop scrolling at the proper selection.• For a component connection only, select:-NTSC COMPONENT (in N. 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.The system is now ready to deliver the DVD video signal you prefer.What makes a LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system uniquely yoursYour LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system includes a breakthrough new feature: the uMusic™ intelligent playback system. Enabled through proprietary Bose® technology, it transforms your system into a virtual DJ, capable of playing a continuous stream of the music you most enjoy. Underlying this new feature is the system capacity to store all of the tracks from hundreds of CDs in your personal collection. (The actual limit depends on the number and length of the tracks on each CD.) Used as a personal music bank, this feature saves you the wear and tear on discs and the time and effort of organizing and searching through them. Far more than storage, however, the uMusic intelligent playback system also provides a revolutionary listening experience. With effortless access and the option for uninterrupted play, you get to hear much more of your music collection, even the tracks you’ve forgotten you own. And, as if it is listening along with you, the system also learns to play more and more of what you prefer...for custom-designed listening pleasure. Getting your music into the systemBefore you can enjoy these benefits, some preparation is required. It involves use of the media center and a simple 3-step procedure for storing your music.Note: Your system is designed to store the tracks of regular CDs only. It will not store MP3 tracks or the contents of DVDs. If an inappropriate disc type is in the CD/DVD tray when the Store button is pressed, the media center displays an error message to indicate that storage is not possible.added pgs 13 – 15 for FedX
13Controls and CapabilitiesWith the system turned on or off, here’s how to begin:1. Choose one or more CDs you would like to store.2. Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray.3. Press the button, located on the media center control panel.During this process, the media center displays the message CD STORING and shows what percentage of the task is completed. When it reaches 100%, you can remove that disc and repeat steps 1-3 for each additional CD you want to store now. Storing takes about 5 minutes per disc. For more detail, see “Scheduling time to store it all” on page 14. To interrupt or stop the storing activity at any time, simply open the disc tray. To resume storing that same disc, close the tray and press the button again.What you can listen to while storing CDs• You can listen to the AM or FM radio tuner, other CD tracks that are already stored, or other sources connected to the system (an analog connection is required), like the TV. • You cannot listen to the CD that is being stored, or watch a DVD using the media center disc tray. • As soon as the media center displays 100%, you can listen to the CD you have just stored, (using the CD player, or Stored as the source), or you can replace that CD with a DVD and watch a video.• If your setup includes a Bose® link network, you can continue to listen to the system in other rooms, too. • Any digital performance in other rooms may be interrupted. This is a temporary condition, imposed only while the digital processing capabilities of the system are fully engaged in storing. But, if you have the source connected using both digital and analog cables, you can still enjoy listening to it. How the uMusic™ intelligent playback system works for youThe CDs in your collection are one expression of your taste in music. Which CDs you play on a regular basis is another. And what music you like to hear when you are tired, exuberant, reminiscent, social, or somber is another. But making the selections that suit those preferences is no longer your job alone. Finding and playing what you most want to hear is just what the uMusic™system can do for you.Using presets is very importantThe uMusic system also provides you with 9 Presets, numbered 1 to 9, for your stored listen-ing preferences.Using one or more presets enables this intelligent system to distinguish your reactions to what it plays. You might choose a preset for: • Different members of your family, different roommates, different generations. Besides its number, you can assign a name to each preset. The name appears on the media center dis-play whenever the number for that preset is pressed.• Different listening times: wakeup, before work, weekends, late night, etc.(You might con-sider them moods.)StoreStore
14Controls and CapabilitiesTo select your personal preset:1. Press the Stored button on the remote control. 2. Press the number button that represents your preset. 3. As you listen, do what you normally do:• Skip anything you don’t want to hear right now.• Repeat any tracks you’d like to hear over, etc.• Or use the + and – buttons to rate tracks you react to strongly.Take advantage of the music databases insideThough it stores the tracks from your CDs, the system draws information for each track from internal music databases. This data includes the name and length of each track, performing artist, style of music (genre), and other meaningful information that helps characterize music you enjoy.As a further benefit, Bose provides free update CDs to keep the music databases current. So even your newest CD acquisitions will have this information available.Note: Sending in your product registration card, included with the system, is very important if you want to receive database updates. Be sure to fill out the card and return it to Bose.Beyond just storing this data for your use, however, the system also allows you to edit it to better reflect your associations with the music. For instance, if the embedded data classifies a track as “World” music, and you consider it part of your Latin collection, you can simply change the genre of that track. For any CDs not covered by the database (created at home or non-commercially produced), the system allows you to add information about that music to make sure it is filed and displays as you like.For details on what information can be added or changed and how to make those changes, refer to “Stored CD data options” on page 46.Tips for getting the most enjoyment from stored tracks• Begin storing your favorite CDs first, for the best introductory taste of what the uMusic™ system can do.• It is not necessary to store them alphabetically.• Allow the system a little learning time before it makes the choices you would make. But don’t worry, this novice DJ is a fast learner.• If several family members store their CD tracks on the system, be sure each one has an assigned preset and uses that preset when listening.• It is not necessary to press the positive or negative rating buttons more than once. One press tells the system you feel strongly about a track.Scheduling time to store it allDuring the storing process, the system holding area may become temporarily full and no more storage is possible for a while. As an indicator, the media center displays the message: BUSY PROCESSING CDS.If you turn the system off, this processing goes faster. If you choose to use the system while it is processing, the storing activity continues but it takes a little longer.If your CD collection is extensive, it may take several sessions to store all the tracks. Con-sider the guidelines below for scheduling those sessions.
15Controls and CapabilitiesHow much time to allow for storing CDsFor copying 10 discs: 1 hour (about 5 minutes per disc, with allowance to insert and eject each disc)For system to complete the processing of 10 discs: 6 hours, while the system is turned off.How many CDs you can storeUsing a LIFESTYLE® 38 system: approximately 200 hours of music or well over 200 CDsUsing a LIFESTYLE® 48 system: approximately 350 hours of music pr well over 350 CDsWhat to do with tracks you don’t likeThe system stores all valid tracks from each CD. However, after it is stored, any track can be deleted. You can do that in the System menu, under Stored CDs.Note: For information on how to use the System menu, refer to “Making system adjustments” on page 38. For details on how to eliminate tracks, refer to “Stored CD data options” on page 46.
16System PerformanceSome product pointers to ensure satisfactionTo turn your system on:•Press the On/Off button on the remote control. Or...• Press the On/Off control on the media center. Or...• Press the remote CD/DVD, FM/AM, TV, CBL/SAT, or AUX button. This turns the system on and selects the source at the same time.To use your system with the TV and other components, review the reminders below. They are provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly.Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using your system remote with other components” on page 26.To turn on other componentsYou need to:1. Turn on the system. 2. Select the source.3. Turn the source on (if it is an external component).You can use your LIFESTYLE® remote control to do all of that, once you have set it to operate the TV and other components. To watch videoYour installation choices may require some activation settings, as indicated below.• Getting the image to the TV screen:-Be sure to select the proper Video Input on your TV (consistent with the video input that the media center connects to on the back of the TV). Use the TV Input button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control (if the remote is already set to control the TV).• Using the component video connection option: -If you have a component video connection between the TV and the media center, be sure to make that selection on the display of the media center. Until you do, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.• Using the progressive scan capability of your TV:-Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media center.-Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the display of the media center. Until you do, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.-For other video components connected to the media center, make sure the component is also connected using a component video adapter. Note: For information on selecting component video or progressive scan on the media center, refer to “Component or progressive scan: activating your selection” on page 12.S
17System PerformanceTo adjust what you see or hear• For changes to a particular source:-Press the Settings menu button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. -To see your choices on the TV, be sure you have the TV on and its Video Input is set for the media center.-For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making system adjustments” on page 38.• For changes to system operation:-Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.-Be sure you have the TV on and its Video Input is set for the media center.-For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making system adjustments” on page 38.To enjoy the remarkable LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system featuresYou can use many features of your LIFESTYLE® system as soon as it is installed and the setup is verified by the two discs that are included with it.But the most innovative feature, the uMusic™ intelligent playback system, is dependent on CD tracks that are stored in the system. So you need to store at least one CD first. To get the most impact while listening to your stored music, you really need 20 or more discs stored.Storing one disc is very simple:• Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray.•Press the Store button, located on the media center control panel.To store additional CDs, you may want some guidelines and more details. Refer to “Getting your music into the system” on page 12. To further understand your options for identifying and playing the tracks you store, be sure to read “Take advantage of the music databases inside” on page 14.FedX addition
18System PerformanceListening to your stored music (available on LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems, only)Press to select the stored music source. If the system is off, this will turn it on to the uMusic™ system mode. It begins with the last-used preset and play mode selected.Note: This feature is functional only after CDs have been stored on the system. For details on how to store CDs, refer to“Getting your music into the system” on page 12.Now you can simply sit back and listen,or make other choices:• Press any number button, 1 to 9, to choose a different preset, as preferred.•Press to let the system know that you like or dislike the selection playing. Note: Pressing – tells the system to immediately move on to the next piece. Pressing + gives the system a strong message that you like the piece playing, and you want it to continue playing.•Press to hear more music like the piece playing.•Press to hear the other tracks from the same CD as the track that is playing.•Press , followed by its reference number, to hear a specific CD. If you have used the space provided inside the back cover of this guide to log the list of CDs you have stored, refer to that log to identify the number of a CD you want to hear.Control optionsIf you want to: Do this:Pause the selection playing… Press .Resume play… Press again or .Stop a selection… Press once. Then press to continue playing from where the track stopped.Or, press twice to stop and reset. Then press to restart at the beginning of the track or whole CD.Skip to another selection… Press up. Skip to a previous selection… Press down twice, or once only, if the track you Repeat a selection… Press while the track or whole CD you want to repeat is playing.Search backward or forward… Press and hold the arrows, according to the direction you want to searchAdded page for FedXwant to skip has barely begun to play.
19System PerformanceNote: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to Stored CD settings, refer to“Stored CDs setting options” on page 35. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 32.Enjoy the added functionality provided by presetsEnjoying the broad array of your private music collection in powerful, lifelike multi-speaker performance is the primary benefit of your uMusic™ intelligent playback system.But to get the very most from this sophisticated, multi-faceted feature, you need to set up and use the stored CD presets reserved just for that. Why you should rely on them A stored music preset is where your listening preferences get recorded over time. Consider each one as a different “station” that you tune to so the system can “listen” and learn about your taste. When you first select Stored as your source, the system automatically takes you to Preset 1 (Figure 3). Figure 3Preset 1 as indicated on the music center displayIf you have previously stored CDs, you can use this preset for now:1. Press the Stored button on your LIFESTYLE® remote.2. Check the media center display to see what play mode is selected.• If it says UMUSIC you are ready to listen and enjoy. • If it says SIMILAR CD#, PLAYLIST, or WHOLE CD, press the uMusic button on the remote.3. Just listen for a while. Notice there’s no identifiable order to what plays: not by CDs that were stored first, nor by common artist or genre. It’s more like a freewheeling stream of tracks you may or may not have heard recently. Search for a particular CD… Press and choose to search by: Genre, Album, Artist... as it applies to the CD you want to hear.Hear music of one type or by one performer… Press and choose to search by: Genre, Artist... as it applies to the type of music you want to hear.Add a selection to the Playlist... Press and hold while the selection is playing.Hear your Playlist selections... Press .added this and next page for FedXS T O R E D 2 : 0 61 P R E S E T CD : 1 2 5
20System Performance4. While in Stored source, you can press a numbered button, from 2 to 9, to move to a dif-ferent preset. Note: You can also name each preset for the person using it. For details on on how to do that, refer to “Stored CDs setting options” on page 35.Respond actively to speed up the learning processIf you hear a piece you don’t like or are not in the mood for, you have several choices:• Skip the piece by pressing the button. The system moves to the next track, notes your negtive response, and gets ready to learn more.• Press the – rating button. The system logs your strongly negative response and moves to another track immediately.If one track stands out as a favorite:• Press the + rating button. The system logs your response as positive and continues playing the track. You are likely to hear that same track again, sooner than some others.Choose Playlist when you want a lineup of tracksThe system includes a ready-to-use playlist, for your selection of specific tracks to play on command. The playlist can be useful in a variety of situations.For example:• During a dinner party when the music should set an amiable tone.• When an old friend and avid blues devotee will be spending the weekend.• For parent-mandated study sessions, to satisfy your teen’s required inspiration.• To deliver a continuous stream of the show tunes sung only by your favorite tenor.How to add music to the Playlist provided:While listening to a track in Stored source, press and hold the Playlist button on the remote.Locate selections using the Music Library, then press and hold the Playlist button to add them to a Playlist one by one. Or, you can press the Settings menu and compile the entire list without listening.How to delete tracks from the Playlist:Info to come. Not included for Home Eval.Use the Music Library to search, play, or browse your collectionImagine: While using your LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 system, you hear music — on FM, or perhaps the score of a movie — and suddenly you think of another cut you want to hear. You know you own it, though the name eludes you. But it won’t stop running through your head. This is a perfect scenario for using the Music Library. If your system is turned on and the Stored source is selected1. Press the Library button on the remote to see your choices for locating a track.• The inital library information appears on the media center display (Figure 4).• If your TV is on and the Video Input that connects the media center to the TV is selected, the library screen appears there (Figure 5). • Genre is selected and ready to browse the genre options.
21System PerformanceFigure 4Music Library as it appears on the media center display• Information on the display and the TV screen changes as you move around and make selections.Figure 5Music Library on screen2. Press the right arrow button to browse the options for the selected item. 3. Press the down or up arrows to select a different item.4. Watch the screen change with each selection (Figure 6.Figure 6Track located by searching for by genre, then artist5. When you find what you want, you can use the remote control as follows:•Press the Play button to play your selection(s.•Press the Info button to see more data for the selection.*•Press the System button to see data for that selection and edit it as you like.*•Press Exit to leave the Music Library.LIBRARY 1 PRESET GENRE: ALL GENRESSummary of selectionsItems listSelection*This appears on the TV screen only.
22System PerformanceNo need to search if you just want infoWhenever you want a reminder of what’s playing, simply press the Info button on the remote. The media center display will show you what is playing, the time elapsed, and what volume it is set for.You can use this button whenever you are in the uMusic system, regardless of the play mode: Whole CD, CD#, Playlist, and Similar.Playing a DVDThe symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise indicated.1. Turn on your television.2. Press to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.3. Lift up the media center front door and press on its control panel.4. Insert the DVD disc into the tray (label side up).5. Press again to close the disc tray.6. Press 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 particular disc provides subtitle information.Control optionsNote: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to “Stored CDs setting options” on page 35. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 32.Open/CloseOpen/CloseIf you want to: Do this:Pause a DVD movie… Press .Resume play… Press again or .Stop a DVD movie… 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.Skip to the next chapter… Press up. Skip to the previous chapter… Press down twice. Repeat a chapter… Press while the chapter you want to repeat plays.Search backward or forward… Press and hold or .*For the TV to turn off automatically, the system must sense
23System PerformanceUsing parental controlsThe 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 “To set the restriction level and passwords” on page 45.Note: Refer to“Troubleshooting” on page 53 if you have trouble with a password.Loading and playing a CDThe 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. Then, to load a disc:1. Lift up the media center front door and press on its control panel.2. Insert the audio CD into the tray.3. Press to close the disc tray. Play begins automatically.Control optionsOpen/CloseOpen/CloseIf you want to: Do this:Pause a CD … Press .Resume play of paused CD … Press or .Stop a CD … Press . Press to restart at the beginning of the CD.Go to next track … Press up. Go to beginning of current track … After track has played for several seconds, press down. Go to a previous track … Press down: once if no music is playing. twice if the music has begun.Scan a CD backward/forward … Press and hold or .On MP3 discs, this jumps to the beginning of a track.Randomly play CD tracks … Press .Cancel random play … Press again.Repeat a track … Press .Repeat a CD … Press twice.Cancel repeat... Press three times.
24System PerformanceNote: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to “CD setting options” on page 34. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 32.Using the radioThe symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.Press to select the radio tuner and turn it on if the system was off. This tunes to the FM or AM station that was last selected.Changing stationsNote: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings, refer to “Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on page 34. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in “How to see your options” on page 32.Setting a radio station presetUsing your LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can establish a preset for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. This enables you to tune in a favorite station quickly.For each station you want to assign to a preset:1. Tune to that station.2. To assign the station a preset number, press and hold that number button. • For numbers 1-9, press a single number and hold it.• For numbers 10 through 20, press the first number, then quickly press the second num-ber and hold it. For 20, be sure to hold the 0 button down. The newly assigned preset number appears briefly on the media center display. Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment of that preset.To remove a radio station presetYou can use one of the three methods below.• Press the preset number you want to remove and press on the media center.• Tune to another station. Then press and hold that preset number, which reassigns it to the new station. • Press the preset number you want to remove. Then mute the system and press and hold that preset number again. If you want to: Do this:Switch between FM and AM … Press .Seek the next strong station … Press .Manually tune to a station … Press .Select a preset station … Press or for the preset number. Erase
25System PerformanceUsing the headphones jackFor private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack that is located on the right side of the media center as you face it. Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.Using the sleep timerYou can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE® system automatically in 10 to 90 min-utes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any source that is selected.Note: If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu, refer to “Making system adjustments” on page 38In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changes by using the selection buttons:To set the sleep timerOn both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply:1. Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote to enter the source Settings menu.2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 7).Figure 7Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menuNote: If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to that in order to see the other menu items that are not currently shown.3. Move right into the options list and up to the time you want as the delay, from 10 to 90 minutes. Note: Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90 minute option turns the sleep timer off.4. Press Enter to confirm your selection.5. Press Exit or Settings on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to leave the menu. When the time you set elapses, the system, the TV (if it is on*), and the sleep timer will all turn off automatically.
26Controiling External SourcesUsing your system remote with other componentsYou 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 those compo-nents 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 those 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 Instal-lation Guide.For TV controlNote: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Making system adjustments” on page 38. 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. Press the TV button to select the TV source.2. Press the System button. The System menu will appear on the TV screen.3. Move across the categories to Remote Control and a preview of those menu options (Figure 8).4. Press the Down arrow or Enter to move into that menu. Figure 8Preview of Remote features in the System menuSelect Remote Control to adjust these system options:navigate selectTeach IR CommandsReceive IR Com-mandsTV TunerTV BrandTV Device CodeVCR BrandCBL/SAT DeviceCBL/SAT BrandCBL/SAT Device CodeTV BrandTV Device CodeAUX DeviceAUX BrandVideoAudi Media RemoteControl DVDLockSelect your TV brand.Teach IR Commands:Receive IR Com-mands:TV Tuner:TV Brand:TV Device Code:VCR Brand:PhilcoPhilexPhilharmonicPhilipsPhoenixPhonolaVideoAudio MediaCen- RemoteControl DVDLocknavigate select
27Controlling External Sources5. Identify the TV brand:•From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select TV Brand (Figure 9). • 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 9TV brand selection6. 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, fol-low Step 7 on page 28. To skip that step, instead, 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.Select your TV brand.Teach IR Commands:Receive IR Com-mands:TV Tuner:TV Brand:TV Device Code:VCR Brand:PhilcoPhilexPhilharmonicPhilipsPhoenixPhonolaVideoAudio MediaCen- RemoteControl DVDLocknavigate select
28Controlling External Sources7. Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed:• Move up to the System menu categories and over to Video.•From the Video options, select TV Power (Figure 10).• 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 10Changing the TV Power *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 sen-sor is not positioned properly, the automatic feature is not an option. In that case, leave the TV power set to Manual. That 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 and on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off sensor” in your Installation Guide.To check for positioning of the sensor, refer See “The media center” on page 10.navigate selectThe Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source.TV Power:TV Power Status:TV Aspect Ratio:Widescreen DVDs:Video Connector:Video Black Level:ManualTV Not Detected- -- -ComponentNormalVideoAudio MediaCenter RemoteControl DVDLock
29Controlling External SourcesFor cable/satellite controlWhile 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 desig-nate. So when you press the CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are oper-ating that device.You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do that only if that 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 “Making system adjustments” on page 38.Follow the process below:Turn on the cable or satellite box, whichever you are setting the remote to control. Turn on the TV and make 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.
30Controlling External SourcesFor VCR (or DVR) controlThe 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 stand-alone 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 “Making system adjustments” on page 38.Follow the process below:Turn on your VCR or DVR. Turn on the TV and make 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 that 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, 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 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 controlIf 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 “Making system adjustments” on page 38.*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.
31Controlling External SourcesFollow the process below:Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and make 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 tunerIf the LIFESTYLE® remote controls several video components, you can choose one of them as primary channel selector. This gets your channel tuning commands to your cable box, even when TV, VCR is selected. You don’t 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 38. Make that selection from the Remote Control options in the System menu. In the TV Tuner list, select one of your components (Figure 11). Then press the System or Exit button to move out of the menu.Figure 11Designating the TV as video tunernavigate selectChoose the one you want to control.VideoAudio MediaCenterRemoteControlDVDLockTeach IR Com-mands:Receive IR Com-mands:TV Tuner:TV Brand:TVVCRCBL/SAT
32Changing Source SettingsMaking adjustments to a particular sourceWhile watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-ments 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 that purpose, each audio source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with features appropriate to that source. For video sources, the TV Settings menu applies.With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each source becomes second nature. Just try it and see.How to see your optionsTo seethe settings, you must first select the source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, press the Settings button to enter the menu. You can view the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen or, for audio sources only, on the display panel of your media center. If your source is the FM radio tuner, the setting options appear on the media center display (Figure 12). The choices scroll into view as you press the down button on the remote.Figure 12Settings menu as it appears on the media center display To see the Settings menu on the TV screen (Figure 13) as well, turn on the TV and select the TV input for the media center. If the list of elements in a menu is longer than can be seen, a small down or up arrow indicates where to move to see the others.Figure 13Settings menu as it appears on the TV screen, with identifying tagsNote: When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen, any change you make to settings will be visible there, as well as on the media center display.Description – What to do or to expect Title bar – Source Selection box – Option chosenMenu Items – Features of this sourceNavigation cue – Which buttons to use Item name – Feature definedFMor AM2Changed for FedX
33Changing Source SettingsHow to change the settingsIn the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changes by using the selection buttons shown:On the display or the screen, the same actions apply:•Press the left, right, up or down arrows to get to the option you want.•Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.•Press the Exit button on the remote control to leave the Settings menu. The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used in FM (Figure 14 A, B & C). The FM Settings menu first appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the default setting.A.Arrow buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing.B.Enter or left arrow to confirm the new setting and move back to the list of Tuner attributes.Figure 14Changing the number of speakers playingYou can use the actions above to change back to the original settings, too. Do that 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. A. B. C.3FM FM FM
34Changing Source SettingsTuner 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 attibutes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM..CD setting optionsTo get into the CD Settings menu, you must have a CD disc in the CD/DVD tray. Then select the source. FM (or AM) Features Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting 2-3-5 Speakers 52, 3 Determines the number of speakers playing.Surround 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative surround sound volume.Center Channel 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative center volume.Output Mode(FM-only feature) AutoMono or Stereo Sets channel distribution of radio signals.RDS Info(FM-only feature on some sys-tems)Off On Displays station and program information (as available from Radio Data System.)Sleep TImer Off10-90 minutes Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses. CD Features Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting2,3,5 speakers 52 3 Determines the number of speakers playing.Surround 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative surround sound volume.Center Channel 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative center speaker volume.Time 0:00_:__ Displays elapsed time.Advances or reverses the film to the new time.Audio Track DTSDolby Digital Plays audio tracks in the format specified. Sleep Timer Off10 - 90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses.
35Changing Source SettingsStored CDs setting optionsTo get into the Stored CD Settings menu, you must have CD tracks stored in the system. Then select Stored as the source.. added this page for FedXStored CDs Features Default Setting; Options Effect of this SettinguMusic Preset 1 (or last selected) 1 – 9, or names Varies with selection of a different preset number, using the remote control.Play mode(Indicator) uMusic Library, Similar, CD#, Playlist, Whole CD, Shuffle, RepeatAdjusts automatically as play mode or preset selections change. Not adjustable in the Settings menu.2-3-5 Speakers 0-5 to +5 Determines the number of speakers playing.Surround 0-5 to +5 Displays elapsed time.Advances or reverses the film to the new time.Center Channel 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative center speaker volume.Sleep Timer Off10 - 90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses.
36Changing Source SettingsDVD setting optionsTo get into the DVD settings menu, you must have a DVD disc in the CD/DVD 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 Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting2,3,5 speakers 5 2 3 Determines the number of speakers playing.Surround 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative surround sound volume.Center Channel 0-5 to +5 Establishes relative center speaker volume.Movie EQ OnOff Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper movie soundtrack reproduction.Range Compression OnOff Adjusts volume to maintain dialog intelligibility. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others.Mono Decoding OnOff Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry to process mono programs (one channel audio) into 5-speaker sound.Time 0:00_:__ Displays elapsed time.Advances or reverses the film to the new time.Title _ of __ Advances or reverses the film to another section of the DVD, according to the number set.Chapter ___ Advances or reverses the film to a new scene, according to the number set.Audio Track DTS Dolby Digital Plays audio tracks in the format specified. Subtitle Language English Other Determines the language used for DVD subtitles (of the languages available on that disc).Camera Angle 1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene (of the camera angles available on the disc).A B Repeat A, B Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start 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. Press Enter.3. Move to the point where you want it to end.4. Press Enter.Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button.Sleep Timer Off10 - 90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses.
37Changing Source SettingsTV 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 setting menus for those 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.TV Features Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting2,3,5 speakers 52, 3 Controls the number of speakers playing.Surround 0-5 to +5 Soften or Focus the surround (rear) speakersCenter Channel 0-5 to +5 Soften or Focus the center speaker.Movie EQ OnOffAdjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper movie soundtrack reproduction.Range Compression OnOff Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder-ate the difference between dialog and special effects. Keeps some sounds from overwhelm-ing others.Mono Decoding OnOff Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding cir-cuitry when the program is monaural. Pro-cesses mono TV shows and movies (one channel programs) into five-speaker sound.Mono decoding is off.Dolby Digital 1+1 12, Both Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s).The content of the second soundtrack may be a second language, for example.Sleep Timer Off10 - 90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses.
38Using System MenusMaking system adjustmentsAdjustments to system properties are ones you typically make only once or not at all. 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. Making your remote control other components is one example.How to see the System menuThe System menu appears on the TV screen only, not on the media center display. To see the menu, you must have the TV turned on and the Video input on the TV set for the media center. Then, press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. The menu appears with Audio selected, showing a preview of the audio features. Note: Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause..Figure 15System menu and preview of the audio featureHow to make changesMaking system adjustments in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source.• Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown:• Move right across the categories to see the preview of the features.•Press the down arrow or Enter button to select Audio for changes.Note: When you move into the display of features, it changes from preview to an active screen with a slightly different appearance.•Press the left, right, up or down arrows to get to the option you want.•Press Enter or the left arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.•Press Exit to leave the Settings menu. Guide – Action to takePreview screen – Inactive display selectnavigateBass CompensationTreble CompensationAudio Processinginput LevelsAdaptiQExpansion ProtocolVideoAudio MediaCenter RemoteControl DVDLockSelect Audio to adjust these system options:Navigation cue – Which remote control buttons to useFeatures – Submenus under each categoryCategories – Elements of the system last sentence FedX change
39Using System MenusAudio optionsPress the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of audio features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.Figure 16Audio previewNote: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.Video MediaCenter RemoteControl DVDLockAudioSelect Audio to adjust these system optionsBass CompensationTreble CompensationAudio Processinginput LevelsAdaptiQExpansion ProtocolselectnavigateActive Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingBass Compensation 0–14 to +14(–9 to +6)Normal low-frequency reproductionDecreased (–) or increased (+) low-frequency reproductionRange available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.Treble Compensation 0–14 to +14:(–9 to +6)Normal high-frequency reproductionDecreased (–) or increased (+) high-frequency reproductionRange available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.Audio Processing(Movie EQ, Range, Compression, Mono Decoding)AutomaticUser Adjustable Standard Bose® processing applied Processing options available in Source Settings menusTV Analog Input LevelTV Digital Input LevelVCR Analog Input LevelVCR Digital Input LevelCBL/SAT Analog Input LevelCBL/SAT Digital Input LevelAUX Analog Input LevelAUX Digital Input LevelNormal–6, –3, +3, +6 Standard signal level (loudness)Decreases or increases signal level (adjustable to match the levels of other components)Note: You may want to adjust the inputs of external components so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.
40Using System Menus *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 how to use 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, the speaker placement, and listening position to provide the most ideal sound in your room.Active Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingADAPTiQ OffOnEraseNo ADAPTiQ® audio calibration performed.Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selec-tion is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase button on the media center controls. Expansion protocolChange this only if instructed in the owner’s guide supplied with your Bose® link remote control.Bose linkLegacy Communicates only with Bose® link networked products.Communicates only with older Bose products.
41Using System MenusVideo optionsPress 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 17Video preview *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, the automatic feature is not an option. Note: For information and on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off sensor” in your Installation Guide.Important Note: DO NOT change settings for Compo-nent 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 “Component or pro-gressive scan: activating your selec-tion” on page 12.AudioselectnavigateMediaCenter RemoteControl DVDLockVideoTV PowerTV Power StatusTV Aspect RatioWidescreen DVDsVideo Connector Video Black LevelVideo FormatProgressive ScanSelect Video to adjust these system optionsActive Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingTV Power AutomaticManualEuroTV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.* TV does not come on automatically.TV response to SCART connector input.TV Power Status (not a setting) TV Not DetectedTV On Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly. TV Aspect Ratio NormalWidescreen 4:3 ratio screen display.16:9 ratio widescreen display.Widescreen DVDs ModifiedUnmodified DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen.DVD video does not reformat automatically.Video Connector(See Important Note above.) Composite, S-VIDEO Component System works with composite and/or S-video TV connection.System works with component TV connection.Video Black Level NormalExtended Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs.Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.Video Format NTSCPAL Correct for NTSC (US standard) monitors.Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.Progressive Scan (See Important Note above.) OffOn Screen image repaints in standard style.Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
42Using System MenusMedia center optionsPress the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of media center features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.Figure 18Media Center previewVideo RemoteControl DVDLockAudioselectnavigateMediaCenterSelect Media Center to adjust these system optionsDisplay BrightnessDisplay LanguageOptical Source Digital Audio Format-Widescreen DVDsTuner Spacing Restore Settings Active Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingDisplay Brightness 41 to 7 Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness. Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).Display Language EnglishDansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Nederlands, SvenskaOn-screen display menus appear in the selected language.Optical Source NoneTV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX No digital signal received via optical cable.Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.Digital Audio Format OriginalPCMNo processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio jacks.Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices. Tuner Spacing US, European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region standard.Restore Settings NoYes User settings, if any, modify system operation.Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings established at the factory.
43Using System MenusRemote control optionsPress the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of remote control. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.Figure 19Remote Control previewSelect Remote Control to adjust these system Teach/Receive IR CommandsDisplay LanguageTV TunerTV BrandTV Device Code VCR BrandVCR Device CodeCBL/SAT Device CBL/SAT BrandCBL/SAT Device Code AUX DeviceV CBL/AUX BrandAUX Device CodeVideo MediaCenter DVDLockAudioselectnavigateRemote ControlActive Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingTeach IR Commands OffOn System does not send out IR commands for use by another remote.System sends out IR commands, in response to when the LIFESTYLE® remote RF signals, to teach another remote to operate the system.Receive IR Commands OffOn System does not accept IR commands from another remote.System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught to operate the system.TV Tuner CBL/SATTV, VCR Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices.TV Brand Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE® remote control to operate.TV Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV.VCR Brand Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote.VCR Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR.CBL/SAT Device CableSatellite Identifies which of two devices for LIFESTYLE® remote control to operate.CBL/SAT Brand Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite brand for the remote control.CBL/SAT Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box.AUX Device ChangerSatellite, Cable, DVR, TV, VCRIdentifies which type of device for LIFESTYLE® remote to operate.AUX Brand Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for the remote.AUX Device Code Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device.
44Using System MenusDVD lock optionsPress the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.Figure 20DVD Lock MenuApplying parental controlThe 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), on the next page.Video MediaCenter RemoteControl DVDLockAudioselectnavigateSelect Remote Control to adjust these system Create/Change Password Confirm PasswordLock Unrated DiscsLock Discs Rated AboveActive Display Item Default Setting; Options Effect of this SettingChange Password _ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings.Create Password(appears only if no password has been set)_ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings.Confirm Password _ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password.Lock Unrated Discs OffOn No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.Lock Discs Rated Above 1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number when a password is created.
45Using System Menus 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 passwordsWith 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. Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections (Figure 20 on page 44). 2. Press the Down arrow or Enter or button to move into an active display of submenus, which looks different from the preview screen.3. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password blanks. 4. Press Enter to register your choice.5. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them. 6. Select Lock Discs Rated Above.7. Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want. 8. Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.Parental Control Setting MPAA Rating Audience Restriction8None7NC-17 Adult audiences6 R Mature audiences5Mature teenage audiences4PG-13 Teenage audiences3PG Mature young audiences2Most audiences1 G General
46Using System MenusStored CD data optionsPress the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of Stored CD features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.Note: This choice is available from the System menu only when music from at least one CD has been stored in the system. For information on storing your music, refer to “Getting your music into the system” on page 12.Figure 21Stored CD previewActive display items shown in light italic type, below left, do not appear in every menu. added pages 43-46 for FedXVideonavigateMedia Center Remote Control DVD LockAudio Stored CDsselectCD #CD ActionCD PlaybackGenre Album Track Track ActionActive Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this SettingCD#Indicator only Number 1 or selected CD number Shows the settings for the CD with that number in the system.Changes when the CD selection changes; cannot be edited.CD Action Reload CD information Delete CD Replaces user edits with database information. Requires confirmation. Then removes all information related to this CD and displays information for another CD#.CD Playback Automatic Link all tracksDon’t link all tracksTracks play in order, randomly, or individually, as determined by the style of play selected (e.g. Shuffle, uMusic, Whole CD).Tracks play together and in order only.Tracks never play in order and together.Genre Rock/Pop, Classical, Jazz, Electronica, World, Latin, Country, Rap, Vocal Music, Gospel/Religious, Blues, Soundtrack, Folk/Bluegrass, New Age, Reggae, Easy Listening, Children, Spoken/Comedy, Holiday, Other, UnlabeledIdentifies the type of music on the CDReclassifies the CD for the type of music genre selected.Album no default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.Artist no default; specific to the CD(Not shown if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.File Artist As no default; specific to the CD(Not shown if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen. Editing will overwrite artist-by-track data.May reflect any edits made to artist.Composer no default; specific to the CD(Shown only if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require confirmation of genre
47Using System MenusUsing the Edit ScreenTo see the Edit Screen, select one of the Active Display Items that allows editing. Album is the first such item in the list above. Press the Enter button to make that selection.Figure 22Edit Screen as it first appearsHow to change the textThe Edit Screen enables you to alter or replace the music database text provided by the system. That text appears at the top of the screen. You do not need to move into the text line to make changes. Instead, you can add to it or enter new text by selecting characters from the alphabetic, numeric, or special character tables (Levels 1, 2 or 3 available at the left of the screen). File composer As no default; specific to the CD(Shown only if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Editing will overwrite varied composer dataMay require confirmation of genreMay reflect any edits made to composerPerformers no default; specific to the CD(Shown only if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require confirmation of genreEnsemble no default; specific to the CD(Shown only if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require confirmation of genreConductor no default; specific to the CD(Shown only if genre is Classical) Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require confirmation of genreTrack no default; specific to the CD Selection of this items bring up an editing screenMay require pressing Enter to see the optionsTrack Action EditDelete Track Selection of this items bring up an editing screenRequires confirmation. Then removes all information related to this track.Alphabetic screenOther character screens Exit/DoneText line
48Using System MenusUse the remote control up, down, left and right arrows to get to a character and the Enter button to select it. Each time you press Enter the new character selected appears in the text line. When you are finished, move to the Done box at the top right and press Enter to leave the Edit Screen or the Exit button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to leave the System menu.To eliminate existing letters from the text line:Letters disappear beginning at the far right and progressing to the left.1. Move down to the Erase bar. 2. Press Enter to erase the last letter in the text line. 3. Press Enter as often as needed to remove additional characters in that line.To enter new text or add to existing text:Letters appear to the right of existing text.1. Move to a character and press Enter.2. Move the next character and press Enter.To place a space between words:Spaces appear to the right of the last character in the text line.1. Move to Space bar and press Enter.2. Move to a character and press Enter to begin the next word.To capitalize a letter:The first letter of a new line of text is automatically capitalized.1. Before typing the character, move to the Shift bar and press Enter.2. Move to the character and press Enter.3. Move back to the Shift bar and press Enter before selecting a letter you do not want to capitalize.To enter a number or symbol:1. Move to the number 2 at the left of the screen and press Enter.2. Select the number(s) you want in the same way you select characters.3. Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table.To enter a non-English special character:1. Move to the number 3 at the left of the screen and press Enter.2. Select the special character(s) you want in the same way you select other characters.3. Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table.To save the text:1. Move to the Done bar at the top right of the screen.2. Press Enter to confirm completion and leave the Edit Screen. Or, to leave the System menu altogether, press the Exit button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.To undo what you’ve just done:To undo changes you have made to information about a CD, select CD Action from the System menu. You can replace your changes with the original database information by selecting Reload CD information.
49ReferenceRemote control careChanging the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the switches inside the remote battery case may be changed as needed, too. Additional remotes for use in other rooms may need their switches changes, too. For that, refer to “Bose link remote switch settings” on page 51.Replacing the remote control batteriesReplace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 23).2. 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.3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.Figure 23Installing the remote control batteriesChanging house code settingsEach 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. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 24 on page 50).2. 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.++++Batterycompartment coverBatterycompartmentAAA batteries (4)
50ReferenceUsing the media center: 1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.2. 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 4:3. 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:4. Release the Store button. The system remains off.5. 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 system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display con-firms the settings of switches 1-4.Figure 24Miniature house code switches on the Main room (A) remoteSetting up a second room with soundYour LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system can direct sound from more than one sound source (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to more than one room at the same time. That is the advantage of two separate program circuits, called streams.The first stream, which serves the Main room where the media center is located, can also be selected in other rooms with speakers. For one or more rooms, you can choose another stream from an entirely different source, for true independence. Capable of supplying up to 15 rooms with Bose® sound, one LIFESTYLE® system can re-style your entire living space with music.HOUSE CODE:Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)NEW HOUSE CODE:(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)123456789123456789Switches (1-4) As set at the factory: all switches down.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. Switch 5 determines what “stream” or program you hear. For more information on streams, refer to the next section on this page.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.Other switchesFor a Bose® link remote in another room
51ReferenceBose® link to assured compatibilityOne option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi-tional room.For bigger plans, the Bose link network connects all the pieces. It offers a variety of Bose sys-tems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers of consistent quality for your other rooms. The proper cables and adapters are part of the network, too. And when you purchase a Bose link remote control for each additional room, you get detailed instructions on using the network. A Bose link symbol on the cartons for these products simplifies your selections. Following the instructions provided, you can easily set up one group of rooms that share the Main room program stream, and another room or group of rooms using the alternate stream.Then simply set the switches in each Bose link remote and you can be confident of its accuracy.For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with the system.Bose link remote switch settingsThese settings are for use only with remote controls that have switches inside the battery compartment.* Make sure the house code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main remote.For switch 5, determine if you want the room grouped with the main room (A), so it receives the same program heard there.• If you do not change switch 5, the room will receive the same program stream as is heard in the main room (A).• If you set switch 5 up ( ), the room will receive a different stream than the main room (A).For Room Switches6789BCDEFGHIJKLMNO*For Bose link remotes that do not have switches 5-9 in the battery compartment, there is a Settings menu on the display screen of that remote where room settings are made.
52ReferenceTaking care of your LIFESTYLE® systemCaring for your system may include:• Cleaning the system’s enclosures• Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs• Replacing the remote control batteriesCleaning the media center• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.• Do not use any sprays near the system.Cleaning the speakers• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. • The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary.Cleaning discs• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 25). • To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any chemical products; they can damage the disc.• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.• To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.Figure 25Handling and cleaning a disc
53ReferenceTroubleshootingProblem What to doSystem doesn’t do anything • Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power cord are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets.• Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.• Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.No sound • Increase the volume.• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound.• Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).• Make sure that the audio input cable: -connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack-multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack.• Check connections between the cube speakers and the module.• Turn the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the media center and the speakers.• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed the correct remote button for the source you want to hear.• For CD or DVD play, be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the disc tray.• Connect the FM and AM antennas.• Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).No sound from center speaker • Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.• Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.Too much sound from center speaker • Decrease the Center Channel setting.No sound from surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode.• Increase the Surround setting for the source being played.• Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.Surround speakers are too loud • Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played.• Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks (blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks (orange).Remote control behaves erratically or it does not work• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).• Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots”.• Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended to its full length.• Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match.• Install a remote control extender.System turns on by itself, or behaves erratically • Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby LIFESTYLE® system.
54ReferenceContacting customer serviceFor additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly.• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.• Adjust antenna position to improve reception. • Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.• Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.• Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.The disc does not play • After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play. • Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).• Eject the disc and try loading it again.• The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 52.• Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “What discs you can play” on page 5.FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.FM sound is noisy in surround mode • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise. See “Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on page 34.Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.No sound from TV or CD/DVD or VCR or AUX • Check the connections.• Make sure that component is turned on.• Refer to the component owner’s manual. LIFESTYLE® remote does not control your TV, VCR, cable/satellite box, or other external component• Make sure correct codes are set. See “For TV control” on page 26.• Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends commands to your external components is below the disc tray.• 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 “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your LIFESTYLE® system Installation Guide.Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly • Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV. Or check the SCART connector is you use one.• Verify that the TV on/off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under Video in the System menu.TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings• Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings, following instructions in “Component or progressive scan: activating your selection” on page 12. -Video Format should be set to NTSC (US standard) or PAL (European standard).-Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is Off, unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.You forgot your password • Enter a the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then create a new password.Problem What to do
55ReferenceLimited warrantyYour LIFESTYLE® home theater 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.Technical informationMedia center power pack power ratingUSA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1ASpeaker system power rating USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60 Hz 350WMedia center inputsAUX: 2Vrms, maximum CBL-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum VCR: 2Vrms, maximum TV: 2Vrms, maximum DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX) COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1Vp-p with sync 75 Ω S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p Component video: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input FM antenna: 75 Ω AM antenna: 12µH TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensingMedia center outputsSPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable AUDIO OUT: L and R: Fixed audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75 Ω S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p Component video: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on YMedia center dimensions15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H (40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)Media center weight8.2 lb (3.7 kg)Media center finishAluminumRemote control range65 ft (20 m)
56ReferenceStored CDs Log CD# Album Title Artist/Composer Optional NotesNote: Using a pencil to enter data below makes it easy to replace titles as you add or remove CDs.
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