LIFESTYLE® DVD Home Entertainment Systems Operating Guide
Safety Information Please read this owner’s guide Please 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.
Contents Where to find... Controls and Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu and program selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 Changing Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making adjustments to a particular source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to see your options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to change the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Welcome Thank 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.
Introduction DTS – 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.
Controls and Capabilities The remote control pages 7 - 9 edited to reflect FedX remote 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.
Controls and Capabilities Menu and program selection 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.
Controls and Capabilities 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. *If the TV, cable, or satellite provides that option.
Controls and Capabilities If the remote does not work as you expect If 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 49 In 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.
Controls and Capabilities Light indicators 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.
Controls and Capabilities Component or progressive scan: activating your selection If 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.
Controls and Capabilities With 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. Store 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.
Controls and Capabilities To 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.
Controls and Capabilities How much time to allow for storing CDs For 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.
System Performance Some product pointers to ensure satisfaction To 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.
System Performance To 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.
System Performance Listening to your stored music (available on LIFESTYLE Added page for FedX ® 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.
System Performance 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 Hear your Playlist selections... Press while the selection is playing. .
System Performance 4. While in Stored source, you can press a numbered button, from 2 to 9, to move to a different 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 process If 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.
System Performance Figure 4 LIBRARY 1 PRESET Music Library as it appears on the media center display GENRE: ALL GENRES • Information on the display and the TV screen changes as you move around and make selections. Figure 5 Selection Music Library on screen Items list Summary of selections 2. 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. 5.
System Performance No need to search if you just want info Whenever 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 DVD The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise indicated. 1.
System Performance Using parental controls The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access to DVD movies with ratings you find inappropriate for members of your family. Before you can use this feature, you choose a password and a level of restriction in the System menu. To learn more about parental controls, refer to “To set the restriction level and passwords” on page 45. Note: Refer to“Troubleshooting” on page 53 if you have trouble with a password.
System Performance Note: 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 radio The 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.
System Performance Using the headphones jack For 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 timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE® system automatically in 10 to 90 minutes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any source that is selected.
Controiling External Sources Using your system remote with other components You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite boxes, using your LIFESTYLE® remote control. You can also designate one of those components as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation.
Controlling External Sources 5. 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 9 TV brand selection Audio Media Cen- Video Teach IR Commands: Receive IR Commands: TV Tuner: TV Brand: TV Device Code: VCR Brand: Remote Control DVD Lock Philco Philex Philharmonic Philips Phoenix Phonola Select your TV brand.
Controlling External Sources 7. 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.
Controlling External Sources For cable/satellite control While you can set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must designate one or the other, not both in the steps below. The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should designate. So when you press the CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are operating that device. You can designate the other under AUX Device.
Controlling External Sources For VCR (or DVR) control The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both. If you have both a VCR and a DVR, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide more control options. Whether yours is a stand-alone DVR or is coupled with the VCR or Cable/ Satellite box makes no difference.
Controlling External Sources Follow 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.
Changing Source Settings Making adjustments to a particular source Changed for FedX While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjustments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly. For that purpose, each audio source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with features appropriate to that source.
Changing Source Settings How to change the settings In 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.
Changing Source Settings Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio) There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for each. Two of the attibutes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM.. FM (or AM) Default Setting; Options Features Effect of this Setting 2-3-5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing. 2, 3 Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume. -5 to +5 Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center volume.
Changing Source Settings Stored CDs setting options added this page for FedX To get into the Stored CD Settings menu, you must have CD tracks stored in the system. Then select Stored as the source.. Stored CDs Features Default Setting; Options Effect of this Setting uMusic Preset 1 (or last selected) Varies with selection of a different preset 1 – 9, or names number, using the remote control. Play mode (Indicator) uMusic Adjusts automatically as play mode or preset Library, Similar, selections change.
Changing Source Settings DVD setting options To 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 Setting 2,3,5 speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing. 23 Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.
Changing Source Settings TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX) The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate 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.
Using System Menus Making system adjustments last sentence FedX change Adjustments 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.
Using System Menus Audio options Press 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.
Using System Menus Active Display Item Default Settings; Options Effect of this Setting Off No ADAPTiQ® audio calibration performed. On Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2. Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selection is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase button on the media center controls. ADAPTiQ Expansion protocol Change this only if instructed in the owner’s guide supplied with your Bose® link remote control.
Using System Menus Video options Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Using System Menus Media center options Press 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.
Using System Menus Remote control options Press 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.
Using System Menus DVD lock options Press 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.
Using System Menus Parental Control Setting MPAA Rating 8 Audience Restriction None 7 NC-17 Adult audiences 6 R Mature audiences 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 PG-13 Teenage audiences 3 PG Mature young audiences 2 1 Most audiences G General For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the password.
Using System Menus Stored CD data options added pages 43-46 for FedX Press 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.
Using System Menus File composer As no default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen (Shown only if genre is Classical) Editing will overwrite varied composer data May require confirmation of genre May reflect any edits made to composer Performers no default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen (Shown only if genre is Classical) May require confirmation of genre Ensemble no default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an
Using System Menus Use 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.
Reference Remote control care Changing 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 batteries Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1.
Reference Using 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: HOUSE CODE: Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code) 3. While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control.
Reference Bose link to assured compatibility ® One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one additional room. For bigger plans, the Bose link network connects all the pieces. It offers a variety of Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers of consistent quality for your other rooms. The proper cables and adapters are part of the network, too.
Reference Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system Caring for your system may include: • Cleaning the system’s enclosures • Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs • Replacing the remote control batteries Cleaning 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.
Reference Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn’t do anything • • • • • • 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.
Reference Problem What to do 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.
Reference Limited warranty Your 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 information Media center power pack power rating USA/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.
Reference Stored CDs Log CD# 56 Note: Using a pencil to enter data below makes it easy to replace titles as you add or remove CDs.
CD# 57 Album Title Artist/Composer Optional Notes
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