LIFESTYLE® 18 DVD Home Entertainment System
Operating Guide
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Contents
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Check for region number compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media center controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Media center display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the number of speakers playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the headphones jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the video output for component video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Testing the TV on/off detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing a Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before you play your first DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading and playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading and playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basic CD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Listening to AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning the radio on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Erasing a station preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing External Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controlling external sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming your LIFESTYLE remote to control your cable/satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning the system on and selecting the source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recording to a tape deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing DVD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DVD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DVD play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing VCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing CD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing FM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Making audio adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Contents
Changing the system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DVD setup submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Parental control setup submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remote control setup submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up a second listening zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Conventions used in this guide
Operating instructions include names of buttons on the remote control and on the media cen-
ter front panel, and menu items appearing on your TV screen and on the media center dis-
play.
• Button names appear in boldface type. For example, “Press the CD/DVD button”.
If a button has only a symbol, that will be used.
• On-screen display messages appearing on your TV screen will be in boldface type with a
line above and below. For example, “Use the Audio Setup menu to adjust the sound”.
• Messages appearing on the media center display are represented by a narrow boldface
uppercase type. For example, “REPEAT: TRACK appears when the repeat disc track mode is
selected”.
A box with dotted lines identifies what parts may vary with different systems or in different
countries.
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Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a LIFESTYLE® DVD-based home entertainment system. Through
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® systems design, it delivers supe-
rior performance for both music and video programming from an elegant and easy-to-use
system.
Note: Because DVD is a relatively new technology, please take the time to read through this
manual and familiarize yourself with the features of your new system.
Types of discs you can play
The DVD player in your system can play the following types of discs having the
corresponding logos:
• Video DVDs
• Video CDs (VCDs)
• Audio CDs
• CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws
• MP3 CDs
Check for region number compatibility
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match. These
numbers are allocated 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 player should display the following mark:
Glossary
Aspect 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 – In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT).
Component video – A video system containing three separate color component signals,
either red/green/blue (RGB) or chroma/color difference (YPbPr), in analog or digital form. The
MPEG-2 encoding system used by DVD is based on color-difference component digital
video.
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Introduction
Composite video – A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization
information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.
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– The logo representing Dolby Digital.
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 DTS.
DTS – A type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
DVD – An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versa-
tile 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 and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats.
IR – An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands
on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox – A video format which has black borders at the top and bottom of the picture.
MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record
many hours of music on a single CD.
NTSC – An acronym for National Television System Committee. The U.S. organization that
developed both the American Black & White and Color television system.
PAL – An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. This is one of several composite video systems.
The PAL format is 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 automatically create a 4:3 pan & scan
version from widescreen video by using a horizontal offset encoded with the video.
PCM – The form of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data
stream that is coded for transmission or recording.
S-video – A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance sig-
nals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is sig-
nificantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the
signals. Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs.
Videostage® 5 – Our 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. Often referred to loosely as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y.
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Controls and Indicators
The remote control
The advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere within most homes. Sim-
ply press the desired button. You do not need to aim the remote at the media center.
Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate. Move
the remote a foot or two and try again. You can also move the media center a few feet to a
location with better remote response, or extend the media center’s power cord which contains
the antenna for the remote control.
Power on/off and mute controls
On
Off
Turns the system on and off.
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
Mute
Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (all zones and rooms).
All
SOURCE / INPUT
Tape
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
TV
VCR
AUX
Mute
Mutes/unmutes the volume in the current zone.
Power
Power
Power
MENU / NAVIGATION
DVD
Source/input controls
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
CD/DVD
Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on.
Seek
Enter
Selects the built-in FM/AM tuner and turns the system on to the previously-selected
station. Switches between FM and AM when the tuner is on.
FM/AM
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Tape
Selects the Tape source and turns the system on.
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Note: Your LIFESTYLE® remote can be used to control your TV, VCR, or AUX device only after
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Changes the external input to your TV. For example, your TV might have two exter-
nal inputs, one of which you connect to your cable box and the other to a VCR. This
button will allow you to alternately switch between these two inputs.
Previous
TV Input
PLAYBACK
Pause
Stop
Play
To use this function, (1) your TV’s remote control must have a similar control button,
and (2) your LIFESTYLE® remote control must be programmed to control your TV.
Shuffle
Repeat
TV
TV - The top of this button turns your system on and selects your TV (if properly
connected) as the sound source.
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
Power
+
-
Power – The bottom of this button turns your TV on and off.
VCR – The top of this button turns your system on and selects your VCR as the
sound source.
VCR
Power – The bottom of this button turns your VCR on and off.
Power
AUX – The top of this button turns your system on and selects the AUX input (such
as cable box or satellite receiver) as the sound source.
AUX
Power – The bottom of this button turns your AUX device on and off.
Power
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Controls and Indicators
The remote control – continued
System menu/navigation controls
DVD
Displays or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.
Displays the electronic program guide of TV listings.
Menu
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
Guide
Exit
SOURCE / INPUT
Tape
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Steps you back to a previous level in the settings menu for the current
source.
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
Exits the electronic program guide of TV listings.
MENU / NAVIGATION
Settings
Enter
Displays or exits the settings menu for the current source.
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Tune
Seek
Enter
Tunes the FM/AM radio up/down to the next higher/lower frequency.
Selects the next item, up or down, in the settings menu.
Seek
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Tune
Seeks backward/forward to the next strong radio station.
Changes the setting of a menu item.
Seek
Enter
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Previous
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
Tune
Enters submenus or submits settings, choices or entries to
the system.
Seek
Enter
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
+
-
Channel
Skips to the next/previous TV channel, DVD chapter, radio station pre-
set, or CD track.
Chapter
Preset
Track
Raises ▲ or lowers ▲ the volume of the current source. If the system
is muted, pressing ▲ unmutes the current source in the current zone.
Pressing ▲ lowers the volume setting without unmuting the current
source.
Volume
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The numeric keypad allows you to access a DVD chapter, CD track,
TV channel, or a radio station preset by directly entering the desired
number. It also allows you to directly enter some system settings.
Previous
Skips to the previous TV channel (if your TV supports this feature).
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Controls and Indicators
The remote control – continued
Playback controls
Note: All playback controls, except Shuffle and Repeat, can also be used to control your
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
Stops the disc player. For DVDs only, the system remembers the point where
the disc was stopped. Pressing Stop ▲ a second time returns to the beginning
of the disc.
SOURCE / INPUT
Tape
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
Pauses the disc player.
MENU / NAVIGATION
DVD
Starts the disc player.
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
By pressing and holding, scans backward through the disc currently playing.
By pressing and holding, scans forward through the disc currently playing.
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Shuffle
Plays CD tracks in random order. Press Shuffle again to cancel this mode.
Volume
Track
Repeat
Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press Repeat again to
change the repeat mode.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Previous
Audio controls
PLAYBACK
Pause
Speakers
Stop
Play
Pressing this button repeatedly changes the number of speakers playing
to 2, 3, or 5 speakers.
2-3-5
Shuffle
Repeat
Surround
AUDIO
In surround (5-speaker) mode, raises (+) or lowers (–) volume of the surround
speakers.
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
+
-
+
-
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Controls and Indicators
Media center controls and indicators
The media center has a control panel and CD tray located under its front panel door. The
Front panel door - lift up to open
Figure 1
Display window
Media center front
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DVD/CD tray
Control button panel
Media center control buttons
The media center has nine control buttons located under its front panel door.
On/Off
On/Off
All Off
Source
Enter
Volume
Store
Turns the system on or off in zone 1.
All Off
Turns off the system and all connected speakers (all zones and rooms).
Open/Close Erase
Open/Close
Opens/closes the disc tray.
Source
Steps through the available source selections.
Enter
Confirms storage of presets.
Removes a radio station preset.
Erase
Removes custom equalization settings.
Volume
Pressing ▲ raises the volume of the system and unmutes the current
source, if muted. Pressing ▲ lowers the volume of the system; if the
current source is muted, it stays muted.
Store
Stores a radio station preset.
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Controls and Indicators
Media center display window
Figure 2
Twenty characters display system messages and source-related information.
Elements of the media
center display
Lights up when the system sleep timer is on.
SLEEP
Lights up with either the 1 or the 2 to indicate the current zone.
Lights up to indicate that FM stereo is being received.
Lights up when settings menu information is being displayed.
ZONE-1 2
STEREO
SETTINGS
The appropriate icon lights up to indicate the current CD mode,
SHUFFLE or REPEAT.
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
Lights up briefly whenever a remote control command is received by the
media center.
Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes may not
appear simultaneously on the media center’s display.
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General System Operation
Turning your system on and off
You can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button on the remote control or the
media center button panel. When you turn it on with either On/Off button, the source that
was played last is automatically selected. You can also press any source button on the
remote to turn the system on and select the source at the same time.
Making sound adjustments
Volume
System volume can be raised or lowered using the Volume ▲ ▲ buttons on the remote or the
media center button panel.
Changing the number of speakers playing
When you turn on a source, the number of speakers used for that source is automatically
determined. For example, when you select FM, the front right and left speakers are used.
When you play a DVD video, all five speakers are turned on. You can change the number of
speakers used for any source by pressing the Speakers 2-3-5 button on the remote control.
Adjusting surround sound
The sound level of the surround (rear) speakers in your system can be adjusted in small steps
using the Surround + / – buttons on your remote. In surround (5-speaker) mode, Surround+
raises the volume; Surround– lowers it.
Using the headphones jack
For private listening, you can connect a headset to the headset jack located on the right side
of the media center. When a headset is connected, all ZONE 1 speakers are muted.
System settings
When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See
Using the sleep timer
Your system includes a sleep timer, which can be set to turn your system off automatically
after 10 to 90 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the set-
Changing the video output for component video connections
If your TV or video monitor is capable of component video input signals, and you have con-
nected your TV to your system using the component video adapter (included), you must
change the video output setting in the settings menu to “YPbPr”. This will enable the media
center to send the correct video signals to your TV.
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General System Operation
Testing the TV on/off detector
The TV on/off detector causes your media center to turn your TV on and off automatically
when you select a video source on your LIFESTYLE® remote. To make sure the detector is
mounted in the proper position on the back of your TV, follow these steps:
1. Turn your TV on.
2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote.
3. Press the Settings button and scroll down to the TV Status display.
is working properly.
If the display indicates, Detected TV Power: Off, move the detector
around until you find a position that changes this status to On.
4. After you find the proper position for the detector, use the mounting strip and attach the
detector to the back of your TV in that position. See “Installing the TV on/off detector” in
your LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide.
Figure 3
TV Status Display
Settings (TV)
Sleep Timer:
This line indicates the
proper operation of
the TV on/off detector.
TV
Audio Input: Analog
Code: 0036
Off
TV Status:
Detected TV Power: On
Enter
Audio Setup
TV Analog Input:
TV Digital Input:
System Setup
0
0
Enter
Displays information about the current source.
selects item
changes setting
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Playing a Video DVD
Before you play your first DVD
This section tells you how to use the DVD player in your system to play video DVDs. Before
you play your first DVD, make note of the following:
remote control” on page 7). Although some remote control buttons look the same as those
found on a VCR or CD player remote, their functions are different.
• In order for some system features to work, the DVDs that you play must be encoded with
the information for that feature. For example, in order to display subtitles while watching a
movie, the disc must contain subtitle information.
• Both the DVD player in your system and the discs you play are coded by region. In order for
a disc to play, these region codes must match. Check the label on the media center or on
the shipping carton for your player’s region code.
Loading and playing a DVD
1. Turn your television on.
CD/DVD
2. Press
to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
Open/Close
3. Lift up the media center front door and press
.
4. Insert the DVD disc into the tray (label side up).
Open/Close
5. Press
to close the disc tray.
If the DVD disc does not start to play automatically, press
. Some DVD videos will
ask you to make some on-screen selections before the movie starts to play.
Note: Your system was set at the factory to automatically play a disc when it is loaded. This
feature can be turned off in the system settings menu. See “DVD setup submenu” on
Basic DVD operations
If you want to:
Do this:
Pause a DVD movie …
Resume play …
Press
Press
Press
.
or
.
Stop a DVD movie …
once. Pressing
continues the movie
from the point you stopped the movie.
Press twice. Pressing starts the movie from
the beginning.
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Skip to the next chapter …
Press Chapter up.
Track
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Playing a Video DVD
Basic DVD operations – cont.
If you want to:
Do this:
Channel
Skip to the previous chapter … Press Chapter down twice.
Chapter
Preset
Track
Repeat
Repeat a chapter …
While playing the chapter you want to repeat, press
or
.
Search backward or forward … Press and hold
.
Using parental controls
Playback restrictions can be placed on your DVD player by choosing a level of parental con-
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) standard movie ratings are mapped to
specific parental levels of control in the following table. There are eight levels, each less
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restrictive of content than the level below. The DVD player in your new LIFESTYLE home
entertainment system can be set to any of these eight levels.
Parental
Control
Setting
MPAA
Rating
Audience Restriction
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
None
NC-17
R
Adult audiences
Mature audiences
Mature teenage audiences
Teenage audiences
Mature young audiences
Most audiences
General
PG-13
PG
G
The password you created will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos having a rating
higher than the parental control setting. When you load a DVD video into a system having a
parental control setting of 4, for example, only DVD videos that have a MPAA rating of 4 (PG-
13) and lower can be played without entering a password.
The password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without per-
mission.
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Playing an Audio CD
Loading and playing a CD
Your system can play regular audio CDs and MP3 CDs. While playing a CD, the media center
display window will show you the track number, track time, and repeat or shuffle mode.
CD/DVD
1. Press
to select the CD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
Open/Close
2. Lift up the media center front door and press
.
3. Insert the audio CD into the tray.
Open/Close
4. Press
to close the disc tray.
If the CD does not start to play automatically, press Play
.
Basic CD operations
If you want to:
Do this:
Pause a CD …
Press
Press
Press
.
.
Resume play of paused CD …
Stop a CD …
again or
.
Channel
Go to next track …
Press Track up.
Chapter
Preset
Track
Go to beginning of current track … After track has played for several
Channel
Chapter
Preset
seconds, press Track down.
Track
Go to a previous track …
If track has played for several
seconds, press Track down
twice.
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
If not, press once.
Scan a CD backward/forward …
Press and hold scan backward
or forward
.
Note: The scan feature is not available for MP3 CDs.
Randomly play CD tracks …
Cancel random play …
Repeat a track
Press
Press
Press
Press
Shuffle
Shuffle
Repeat
Repeat
after loading CD.
while in Shuffle mode.
after loading a CD.
Repeat a CD
twice after loading a CD.
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Listening to AM/FM Radio
Turning the radio on
FM/AM
Press
on the remote to select the radio tuner. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
When it turns on, the radio will be playing the most recently selected FM or AM station.
Tuning
You can tune to a radio station in the following ways:
If you want to:
Do this:
FM/AM
Switch between FM and AM … Press
on the remote.
Seek the next strong station … Press Seek
or
or
on the remote.
on the remote.
Manually tune to a station …
Select a preset station …
Press Tune
Channel
Press Preset
.
Chapter
Preset
Track
or
Enter
Key in a preset number on the keypad and press
.
Setting a station preset
Your LIFESTYLE® media center can store up to 25 AM and 25 FM stations.
1. Lift up the media center door.
2. Using the remote, tune to a radio station you want to store as a preset.
Store
3. Press
on the media center. The display shows, STORE TO PRESET <number>?,
where <number> is the next lowest available preset number. If you do not want to store to
Channel
this preset number, press Preset
up or down to change the preset number.
Chapter
Preset
Track
Store
Enter
4. Press
again or press
to save the preset. The display shows,
STATION SAVED to <number>.
Note: If you attempt to store more than 25 AM or 25 FM stations, the media center will display
the message,
ALL PRESETS FULL …
… ERASE A PRESET
Note: To change an existing preset, first you must erase the preset station and then store a
new station to that preset number.
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Listening to AM/FM Radio
Erasing a station preset
1. Lift up the media center door.
2. Using the remote, select the preset you want to erase.
Erase
3. Press
4. Press
on the media center. The display shows, ERASE PRESET <number>?
again to delete the preset. The display shows, PRESET <number> ERASED.
Erase
Selecting a preset station
You can select preset stations using the remote control or the on-screen settings menu.
To select a preset with the remote control:
• Key-in the preset number on the numerical keypad, or
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track
• Press Preset
up or down to change the preset number
To select a preset using the settings menu:
1. Press
2. Press
on the remote and select the FM or AM source.
. (Make sure your TV is on.)
FM/AM
Settings
3. Press
4. Press
and select Preset.
/
to step through the preset stations.
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Playing External Sources
Controlling external sources
Follow the instructions in your LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide for connecting an external com-
ponent. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. If you like, you can
program your new LIFESTYLE® remote to control your external component. The LIFESTYLE®
remote can be programmed for most brands of TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite control boxes.
Your media center has an infrared (IR) emitter behind the media center display to communi-
cate with any component your remote is programmed to control. However, a component may
be positioned where it cannot receive the IR signals emitted from the front of the media cen-
ter. If you experience difficulty operating one of your components, you can install the optional
IR emitter cable included with your system. See “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in
your LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide.
Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV
If you want to control your TV with your LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can program it to
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
3. Press the Settings button.
4. Select System Setup and press Enter.
5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.
6. TV Brand is selected first. Press
until your TV brand name is shown.
7. Select TV Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.
TV
8. Press TV Power
on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the TV turns off.
Power
9. If you cannot turn off your TV, press
to choose the next device code, and press the
TV Power button again. Test each device code until you find one that turns your TV off
and on again when pressing the TV Power button.
Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your VCR
If you want to control your VCR with your LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can program it to
1. Turn on your TV and VCR.
2. Press the VCR button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
3. Press the Settings button.
4. Select System Setup and press Enter.
5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.
6. Scroll down the menu and select VCR Brand. Press
until your VCR brand name is
shown.
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Playing External Sources
7. Select VCR Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.
VCR
Power
8. Press VCR Power
on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the VCR turns
off.
9. If you cannot turn off your VCR, press
to choose the next device code, and press
the VCR Power button again. Test each device code until you find one that turns your
VCR off and on again when pressing the VCR Power button.
Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control your cable/satellite box
If you want to control your cable/satellite box (connected to the AUX input) with your LIFE-
STYLE® remote control, you can program it to operate your brand of cable/satellite box using
1. Turn on your TV and cable/satellite box.
2. Press the AUX button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
3. Press the Settings button.
4. Select System Setup and press Enter.
5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.
6. Scroll down the menu and select AUX Device. Press
to select cable or satellite.
7. Scroll down once more and select AUX Brand. Press
until your cable/satellite box
brand name is shown.
8. Select AUX Device Code. The first 4-digit device code is shown.
AUX
Power
9. Press AUX Power
on the LIFESTYLE® remote control to see if the cable/satel-
lite box turns off.
10. If you cannot turn off your cable/satellite box, press
to choose the next device
code, and press the AUX Power button again. Test each device code until you find one
that turns your cable/satellite box off and on again when pressing the AUX Power button.
Turning the system on and selecting the source
Press the Tape (tape), VCR, or AUX button on the remote or press Source on the media cen-
ter until the desired component is selected. This turns your system on and selects the com-
ponent connected to that input. If the system is already on, this button selects the
component.
Note: Selecting an external source turns the system on in surround (5-speaker) mode.
Press the Speakers 2-3-5 button to change the number of speakers playing.
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Playing External Sources
Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box
You may want to change TV channels using a VCR or a cable/satellite box instead of using
the tuner in your TV. To do this you will need to change the TV tuner selection in the system
settings menu:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the TV button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
3. Press the Settings button.
4. Select System Setup and press Enter.
5. Select Remote Control Setup and press Enter.
6. Select TV Tuner.
7. Change the setting to VCR or AUX.
8. Press the Settings button again.
9. Use the selected tuner to switch TV channels.
Recording to a tape deck
To record to a connected tape deck:
1. Choose the source (FM/AM, DVD/CD, or AUX) you want to record.
2. Set the tape deck to record.
3. Play the source. In a two-zone system, be sure to play the source in zone 1.
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Changing System Settings
Using the settings menus
To display the settings menu on your TV screen:
Press the Settings button. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently
selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watching a DVD, you will
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and not by the currently loaded DVD.
Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes may not
appear simultaneously on the media center’s display.
Figure 4
Elements of the on-screen
menu displays
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Title bar – shows the
name of the current menu
(the currently selected
source is in parentheses).
Enter
Selected menu item – menu items are selected
(highlighted) with the up/down arrow keys.
Sleep Timer:
DVD Status:
Audio Setup
System Setup
Off
Menu items – a list of
choices is shown in
this space.
Submenu – This symbol indicates that there
is a submenu of items for this selection.
Enter
Enter
Press the Enter button on the remote to go to
this submenu.
Menu item description –
Describes the selected
menu item.
Lists options for how to play and view the current DVD.
Enter
Status display area –
this area is used to
display status infor-
mation when a status
item is selected.
selects item
goes to submenu
Navigation controls – Identifies which remote
control buttons to use within this menu.
To navigate around in the settings menu:
Use the MENU/NAVIGATION buttons on your remote to move within the on-screen menus.
Figure 4 shows you the elements of the on-screen menu displays.
To select a menu item and change the setting:
Selected items are highlighted with a lighter color. Use the up/down arrow buttons (
) to
scroll up or down the list and select the item you want. To change the setting, use the right
and left arrow buttons (
).
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Changing System Settings
To enter a submenu:
When you see the Enter button symbol to the right of the selected item, that item has a sub-
menu of additional items. With the item selected, press Enter to go to the submenu.
To exit a submenu
Pressing the Exit button on the remote steps back one level in the menu structure.
To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screen:
Press the Settings button again.
To change a setting
Select the item you want to change using the up/down arrow buttons. Press the left or right
arrow button to choose the desired setting. Select another item to change or press the Set-
tings button to leave the settings menu.
Figure 5
Example of a settings menu
on-screen display
DVD Play Options (1 of 2)
Title:
1 of 3
Chapter:
Title Time:
Time Display:
23 of 30
2:23:02
Elapsed
Motion Control: Play 1x
2
Audio Track:
Camera Angle:
More…
English
1 of 1
D 5.1
Chooses an audio track for the current DVD.
selects item
changes setting
To view the system status
The settings menu provides a selection for displaying the status of the currently selected
source. Press the Settings button to step down to the status selection. The system status is
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Changing System Settings
Changing DVD settings
While playing a DVD movie, there are several play options that can be changed. Figure 6
shows you a map to the DVD Play Options menu.
Figure 6
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Sleep Timer
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The DVD Play options menu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Settings: DVD Play Options
Title
Enter
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
DVD Status
Chapter
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Audio Setup
Title Time
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
System Setup
Time Display
Motion Control
Audio Track
Camera Angle
Subtitle
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
-
+
Subtitle Language
AB Repeat
DVD settings
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
DVD Play Options
Sleep Timer:
See “DVD play options” table.
Off
Timer not active.
00:00
Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
DVD Status:
Audio Setup
System Setup
Displays information about the DVD source.
DVD play options
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Title:
__ of __
__ of __
00:00:00
Chooses the movie title that corresponds with the num-
ber you entered.
Chapter:
Chooses the movie chapter that corresponds with the
number you entered.
Title Time:
Time Display:
Allows you to enter and go directly to an elapsed or
remaining time in a movie.
Elapsed
Displays elapsed time in the media center window and in
the on-screen DVD Status window.
Remaining
Displays remaining time in the media center window and
in the on-screen DVD Status window.
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Changing System Settings
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Motion Control: <<Scan/<<4x/ Chooses direction and speed of DVD playback (Scan =
<<2x/Pause/
Play 1x/2x>>/
4x>>/Scan>>
8x).
Audio Track:
Track __
Chooses one of the available sound tracks on the DVD.
Note: Many DVDs will not allow you to make this selec-
tion here. If available, use the setup menu on the DVD
disc you are playing. To do this, press the DVD Menu but-
ton.
Camera Angle
Subtitle:
__ of __
Chooses one of the available camera angles on the cur-
rent DVD.
On
Off
Displays subtitles in the lower portion of your TV screen.
Hides subtitles. Use this setting if you choose to use
page 36).
Subtitle
Language:
Lang __
Chooses one of the available subtitle languages on the
current DVD.
AB Repeat
Repeats a specified section of the DVD movie. Move to
point “A” in the movie and press Enter. Then, move to
point “B” in the movie and press Enter. The specified
scene is repeated until you press Enter, Play, or Stop.
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Changing System Settings
Changing VCD settings
To change the VCD settings, press the Settings button while a VCD disc is loaded in the disc
menu.
Figure 7
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
The VCD settings menu
Settings (VCD)
Sleep Timer
Track
Settings
SOURCE
/
INPUT
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Track Time
VCD Status
Language
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
Audio Setup
System Setup
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
-
+
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer:
Off
Timer not active.
00:00
Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Track:
__ of __
0:00:00
Chooses a VCD track.
Track Time:
Chooses a time in the current VCD track. Use the
numeric keypad to enter a specific time.
VCD Status:
Language
Displays information about the CD source.
Chooses the soundtrack language for the VCD.
Both
Audio Setup
System Setup
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Changing System Settings
Changing CD settings
To change the CD settings, press the Settings button while the CD source is selected.
Figure 8 shows you a map of the CD settings menu.
Figure 8
Settings (CD)
Sleep Timer
Track
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The CD settings menu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Track Time
CD Status
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
Audio Setup
System Setup
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
-
+
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer:
Off
Timer not active.
00:00
Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Track:
__ of __
0:00:00
Chooses a CD track.
Track Time:
Chooses a time in the current CD track. Use the numeric
keypad to enter a specific time.
CD Status:
Displays information about the CD source.
Audio Setup
System Setup
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Changing System Settings
Changing FM settings
9 shows you a map of the FM settings menu.
Figure 9
Settings (FM)
Sleep Timer
Station
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The FM settings menu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
FM Status
RDS Info
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Pause
Stop
Play
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
Output Mode
Audio Setup
System Setup
-
+
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer:
Off
Timer is not active.
00:00
Turns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Station:
_ _ _._
Tunes the FM tuner to the station frequency entered on the
numeric keypad.
Preset:
__ of 25
Tunes the FM tuner to an FM preset station.
Displays information about the FM source.
FM Status:
RDS info:
(For Europe only)
On
Off
Makes RDS information appear in the media center display.
Makes RDS information unavailable to the media center.
Output Mode Auto
Stereo
Mono
Automatically chooses stereo or mono for FM broadcasts
Always plays the FM broadcast in stereo (if available)
Always plays the FM broadcast in mono
Audio Setup
System Setup
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Changing System Settings
Changing AM settings
To change the AM settings, press the Settings button while the AM source is selected.
Figure 10 shows you a map of the AM settings menu.
Figure 10
Settings (AM)
Sleep Timer
Station
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The AM settings menu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
AM Status
Audio Setup
System Setup
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Pause
Stop
Play
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
-
+
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
Sleep Timer:
Off
Timer is not active.
00:00
Turns the system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
Station:
_ _ _ _
Tunes the AM tuner to the station frequency entered on the
numeric keypad.
Preset:
__ of 25
Tunes the AM tuner to an AM preset station.
Displays information about the AM source.
AM Status:
Audio Setup
System Setup
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Changing System Settings
Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings
To change the settings for the TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE source, press the Settings button while
of these sources is selected.
Figure 11
Settings (Source)
Sleep Timer
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The TV / VCR / AUX /
TAPE settings menu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE Status
Audio Setup
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Analog Input
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
Digital Input
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
System Setup
-
+
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Sleep Timer:
Off
Timer not active.
mm:ss
Turns system off after set time expires (10 to 90 minutes).
TV, VCR, AUX or
TAPE Status:
Displays information about the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE
source.
Audio Setup
Analog Input:
-6/-3/0/3/6 Adjusts the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE analog audio level. Use
this adjustment if an external analog source sounds much
louder or softer than the other sources.
Digital Input:
-6/-3/0/3/6 Adjusts the TV / VCR / AUX / TAPE digital audio level. Use
this adjustment if an external digital source sounds much
louder or softer than the other sources.
System Setup
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Changing System Settings
Making audio adjustments
how to get to the Audio Setup menu:
1. Press the Settings button. A menu of the available settings for the current source
will be displayed on your TV screen.
2. Using the down navigation button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight)
Audio Setup.
3. Press the Enter button and the audio settings will be displayed for the current source.
Figure 12
Settings (source)
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
The audio setup
submenu
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
Tape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Settings: Audio Setup (source)
Movie EQ
Audio Setup
Enter
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Pause
Stop
Play
(Notes 1 and 2)
(Note 1)
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
Range Compression
Dolby Digital 1+1
Mono Decoding
-
+
(Notes 1 and 3)
Center Channel
Audio Status
(Note 4)
ADAPTiQ™
Treble Compensation
Bass Compensation
Notes:
1. Does not appear for FM, AM, or CD.
2. Appears only when Dolby 1+1 is not available.
3. Appears only when a disc contains a Dolby Digital 1+1 audio track.
4. The ADAPTiQ™ audio calibration system may not be included with
your LIFESTYLE® system. Contact your Bose® dealer.
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Movie EQ:
On
Automatically sets bass and treble compensation for the proper playback of movie
sound tracks.
Off
On
Movie EQ mode is Off.
Range
Compression:
Automatically adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds (particularly dialogue)
and to prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special effect, such as an explo-
sion. This feature is normally engaged when you turn the system on to DVD, TV, VCR,
AUX, or TAPE.
Off
Range compression is off.
Dolby Digital 1+1: 1/2/Both
Selects Track 1, Track 2, or both of the Dolby Digital 1+1 (dual mono) audio tracks.
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Changing System Settings
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Mono Decoding: On
Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby
Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program. This feature can process a
one-channel program into five-speaker sound, directing the signals so that dialogue
remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. You experi-
ence a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (that is,
pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV shows and movies when you
select TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE.
Off
–8 to 8
Mono decoding is off.
Center Channel:
Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel sound. In 2-speaker mode “--”
appears instead of a numeric value.
Audio Status:
ADAPTiQ™
Note: The ADAPTiQ
audio calibration
system may not be
included with your
LIFESTYLE® system.
Contact your Bose
dealer.
On
Off
Makes audio adjustments based on the audio calibration process performed when you
played Setup Disc 2. These audio adjustments compensate for your room furnishings,
speaker placement, and listening locations you selected during the process.
Erases the ADAPTiQ system adjustments and reverts to the factory settings.
Note: After choosing Off, press Erase on the media center within five seconds. This
erasing is not reversible. To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments, you must run and
complete the process on Setup Disc 2 again.
– –
You have not performed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration on Setup Disc 2.
Treble
–14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the treble sound.
Compensation:
After
Rooms with few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare
floors and walls, may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Decreasing the treble
sound can be useful. Conversely, rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing
furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet, or heavy
drapes, can sound “dull” and may benefit by increasing the treble sound.
Different source materials, such as DVDs, CDs or radio stations, may also
vary in the amount of treble they have.
You can decrease the treble sound by lowering this setting to a negative
value from –1 to –14. To increase the treble, raise this setting to a positive
value from +1 to +14.
Note: Completion
of the ADAPTiQ
ADAPTiQ
system
audio calibration
compensates for
your room acous-
tics. Subsequently,
the treble and bass
controls operate
only over the range
from –9 to +6 and
should only be
needed for occa-
sional adjustments
due to source mate-
rial variations.
calibration:
–9 to +6
Bass
Compensation:
–14 to +14 Decreases (–) or increases (+) the bass sound.
After
Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of bass you
hear. Placing the module closer to the corner of the room will increase the
bass. Moving the module away from the corner will decrease the bass.
Different source materials, such as DVDs, CDs or radio stations, may also
vary in the amount of bass they have.
You can decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting to a negative
value from –1 to –14. To increase the bass, raise this setting to a positive
value from +1 to +14.
ADAPTiQ
system
calibration:
–9 to +6
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Changing System Settings
Figure 13
Status example: audio
setup settings
Settings: Audio Setup (1 of 2)
Audio
Volume: 55
Mute: OFF
Zone: 1
Room: A
Speakers: 5
Surround: +3
Movie EQ:
On
Range Compression: On
Mono Decoding:
Center Channel:
Audio Status:
ADAPTiQ™:
More…
On
0
On
Displays information about volume and other
adjustments.
selects item
changes setting
Settings: Audio Setup (2 of 2)
Previous…
Treble Compensation: 0
Bass Compensation:
0
selects item
changes setting
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Changing System Settings
Changing the system setup
Press the Settings button to open the Settings menu on your TV screen. Using the down
arrow button ( ), scroll down the list and select (highlight) System Setup. Press the Enter
button to display the System Setup menu. This section explains each item in the setup menu
in detail.
Figure 14
Map of the System Setup
Menus
Settings (source)
Settings
On
Off
Mute
All
Mute
SOURCE
/
INPUT
CD/DVD
TV Input
FM/AM
T
ape
TV
VCR
AUX
Power
Power
Power
MENU
/
NAVIGATION
DVD
Guide
Exit
Settings
Menu
Tune
Seek
Enter
Channel
Chapter
Preset
Volume
Track
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Previous
0
PLAYBACK
Stop
Pause
Play
System Setup
Enter
Shuffle
Repeat
AUDIO
Speakers
2-3-5
Surround
-
+
System Setup
Display Brightness
Display Language
DVD Setup
DVD Setup
Auto Select Audio Track
Auto Subtitle
Enter
DVD Autoplay
Optical Source
Optical Input
Aspect Ratio
Image Format
Record Out Format
TV Power
Parental Control Setup
Enter
Parental Control Setup
Restrict Unrated Titles
Change Password
Allowed Ratings
Remote Control Setup
Send IR Commands
Receive IR Commands
Tuner Spacing
Enter
Enter
Remote Control Setup
TV Tuner
Video Format
Change Password
Confirm Password
TV Brand
Video Black Level
Video Output
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
Zone 1 Protocol
Zone 2 Protocol
VCR Device Code
AUX Device
AUX Brand
AUX Device Code
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Changing System Settings
System setup menu
The system setup menu contains settings that affect the entire system.
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Display Brightness:
Display Language:
Optical Source:
1 to 7
Determines the brightness level of the media center display (7 = brightest).
Presents on-screen display menus in the selected language.
English
TV / AUX / Assigns the OPTICAL INPUT to one of the four sources.
VCR / TAPE
/ NONE
Optical Input:
–6/–3/0/3/6 Adjusts the optical audio input level to match the input from the other sources.
Record Out Format:
Original
PCM
No processing applied for RECORD DIGITAL OUTPUT.
Presents 2-channel, mixed-down Pulse Coded Modulation (PCM) on the
RECORD DIGITAL OUTPUT.
TV Power:
Auto
Automatically turns on your TV whenever a video source is selected (TV on/off
detector required).
Manual
Off
You must turn on your TV separately.
Send IR Commands:
No IR commands are sent by your system to control your TV, VCR and AUX
components.
On
Your system sends IR commands for all connected devices. This setting may
be useful to teach LIFESTYLE® remote commands to other IR remote controls.
Receive IR Commands:
Off
On
IR commands are not received by your system.
IR commands from external equipment, such as universal remotes, are
received by your system.
Tuner Spacing:
Video Format:
Video Black Level:
Video Output:
US
Sets channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations to the USA standard.
European
Sets channel spacing for AM/FM radio to the European standard (if available).
NTSC
PAL
Sets video format for NTSC monitors.
Sets video format for PAL monitors.
Normal
Sets the black level appropriate for most TVs.
Extended
Sets a black level that may be preferred for DVD playback on some TVs.
Normal
YPbPr
Provides a video output at the COMPOSITE and S-VIDEO connectors.
Provides component video output using the COMPOSITE and S-VIDEO con-
nectors (component video adapter required).
Zone 1 Protocol:
Zone 2 Protocol:
Normal
Provides the correct output at the SPEAKER ZONE 1 connector for the new
Acoustimass® module that came with your system. Always use “Normal” for
zone 1.
Legacy
Normal
Not used in zone 1 for this system.
Provides the correct output (variable level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector
for Bose® powered speaker systems, such as Acoustimass 5P and Acousti-
mass 20P.
Legacy
Provides the correct output (fixed level) at the SPEAKER ZONE 2 connector
for other Bose speakers that use the SA-1 LIFESTYLE® amplifier.
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Changing System Settings
DVD setup submenu
The DVD setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including
Parental Control.
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
Auto Select
Audio Track:
On
Where applicable, system automatically plays 5.1 channel
audio track when available on a DVD.
Off
Audio track must be selected manually.
Auto Subtitle: On
DVD subtitles are automatically displayed when the audio is
muted.
Off
DVD subtitles are not displayed automatically.
DVD Autoplay: On
DVD starts to play automatically when it is loaded into the
DVD player.
Off
DVD is not started automatically when loaded.
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
If available, provides the 4:3 aspect ratio for standard TVs.
16:9
If available, provides the 16:9 aspect ratio for wide screen
TVs.
Image Format: Pan & Scan Images are resized to fit a standard TV.
Letterbox
Images are resized to fit a wide screen TV.
If Aspect Ratio is 16:9, Image Format is not applicable and
the setting is automatically shown as “--”.
Parental control setup submenu
The parental control submenu lists options for how to restrict access to certain DVDs.
Menu Item
Settings What each setting does
Restrict Unrated On
Prevents viewing of unrated titles when password is set.
Allows unrated titles to play.
Titles:
Off
Create/Change
Password:
_ _ _ _
Lists options for how to create a new password or to change
a current password.
Allowed Ratings: 1 to 8
Blocks access to DVDs rated higher than the limit. See
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Changing System Settings
Remote control setup submenu
This menu allows you to program your LIFESTYLE® remote to operate your TV, VCR and
cable/satellite box.
Menu Item
Settings
What each setting does
TV Tuner
TV / VCR / AUX
Choose a device that selects the channel for
viewing.
TV Brand:
Brand1 / Brand2 / etc. Chooses the TV brand.
TV Device Code:
Code1 / Code2 / etc. Chooses the IR code that the TV remote con-
trol uses. Press TV Power to test.
Brand1 / Brand2 / etc. Chooses the VCR brand.
VCR Brand:
VCR Device Code: Code1 / Code2 / etc.
Chooses the IR code that the VCR remote
control uses. Press VCR Power to test.
AUX Device:
AUX Brand:
Cable / Satellite
Chooses the type of device connected to the
AUX input.
Brand1 / Brand2 / etc. Chooses the AUX component brand.
AUX Device Code: Code1 / Code2 / etc.
Chooses the IR code that the remote control
of the AUX component uses. Press AUX
Power to test.
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Changing the house code settings
Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate
with its corresponding media center. If commands given from your remote ever conflict with
those of another nearby LIFESTYLE® system, you can easily set a new house code for your
system and its remote control(s) by doing the following:
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 cause your
remote to not control your system.
3. Replace the battery cover.
4. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.
5. Press and hold the Store key. 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:
Current house code = 0 0 0 0 (Switches 1 - 4 down.)
6. While holding the Store key, press any key on the remote control.
The display will change to show the new house code to confirm recognition of the
new code:
NEW HOUSE CODE:
New house code = 1 0 1 0
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down.)
7. Release the Store key. The system remains off.
8. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first
remote control. It is not necessary to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display
confirms the settings of switches 1-4.
Figure 15
Miniature house code
switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
House code switches (1-4).
Shown as set at the factory:
all switches down.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Setting up a second listening zone
Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound
sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to two different listening zones at the
same time.
What is a zone?
Each listening area, whether a room or a group of rooms (including outdoor areas), is called a
zone. Your primary listening area is set up as zone 1.
What do I need for setting up a second zone?
• A Bose® powered speaker system that is compatible with your home entertainment system.
An existing stereo system can also be connected (special adapter required).
• The appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cable to connect the zone 2 speaker system to the
SPEAKER ZONES 2 connector on the rear panel of the media center.
• A second LIFESTYLE® system remote control to operate the zone 2 sound.
See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers,
remote controls, cables, and adapters for connecting additional equipment.
How do I set up a second remote to control zone 2?
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back side of the zone 2 remote.
3. Make sure the house code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your first remote.
4. Re-install the battery compartment cover back.
Figure 16
Set switches 1-4 to match the settings
Set switches 5-9 for ZONE 2.
of 1-4 in your ZONE 1 remote.
Miniature zone code
switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Zone 1 & 2 Switch Settings
5
6
7
8
9
To control zone 1: Down
To control zone 2: Up
Up
Down Down Down
Up Up Down
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Down
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Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system
Caring for your system may include:
• Cleaning the system’s enclosures
• Cleaning your compact discs
• 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.
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
• 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 17
Handling and
cleaning a disc
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Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced.
Alkaline batteries are recommended.
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 18
Installing the remote
control batteries
AAA batteries (4)
+
+
+
+
Battery
compartment
Battery
compartment
cover
Troubleshooting
Problem
What to do
System doesn’t do any-
thing
•
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 plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets.
•
•
Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.).
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 the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center SPEAKER ZONE 1
jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass
module AUDIO INPUT jack.
•
•
Check speaker connections.
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 to select the correct
source for the desired input.
•
•
•
Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray.
Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).
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Problem
What to do
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
•
No sound from surround
speakers
•
•
•
Select 5-speaker mode.
Press Surround +
Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component
used (TV, VCR, etc.) is stereo.
Surround speakers are too
loud
•
•
In 5-speaker mode, press Surround –.
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 is incon-
sistent or does not work
•
•
•
Operate the remote control closer to the media center.
Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.” See
•
•
Make sure the media center power cable is firmly seated, uncoiled, and extended as
much as possible.
Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match. See “Changing the
System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically
•
•
Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
LIFESTYLE® 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.
AM antenna must be upright.
Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.
You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
The disc does not play
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check to see if the play symbol in the display is lit.
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 defective. Try another CD.
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Problem
What to do
FM sound is distorted
•
•
Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy in sur-
round mode
Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker
mode to minimize noise.
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 tape, CD, VCR, or TV
sound.
•
•
•
Check the connections.
Make sure the component is turned on.
Refer to the component owner’s manual.
You forgot your password
•
Enter a password of 2673 to access the parental controls and then create a
new password.
Media center display says: • Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center
SPEAKER ZONE 1 jack.
NOT CONNECTED
LIFESTYLE® remote does
not control your TV, VCR,
cable/satellite box, or
®
•
•
•
Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitters that send
commands to your external components are behind the front panel display.
If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to con-
nect 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® Installation Guide.
other external component.
Your TV turns on and off
unexpectedly.
•
•
Reposition the TV on/off detector on the back of your TV.
Verify that the TV on/off detector is working properly by choosing TV Status in the
Settings (TV) menu. When you turn on your TV, the status line that reads, “Detected TV
Power: Off” should change to “Detected TV Power: On”.
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Technical information
Media Center power pack power rating
USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC
International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC
Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC
1.1A
1.1A
1.1A
Speaker system power rating
USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W
International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W
Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W
Media center inputs
TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum
AUX: 2Vrms, maximum
VCR: 2Vrms, maximum
TV: 2Vrms, maximum
DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX)
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1V with sync 75 Ω
p-p
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V , Chrominance 0.3V
p-p
p-p
OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input
FM antenna: 75 Ω
AM antenna: 12µH
TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing
Media center outputs
SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable
RECORD L and R: Fixed audio
RECORD DIGITAL: SPDIF
OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V with sync 75 Ω
p-p
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V , Chrominance 0.3V
p-p
p-p
Component video: NTSC or PAL 1V with sync on Y
p-p
Remote control range
65 ft (20 m)
Dimensions/Weights
Media Center:
15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
8.2 lb (3.7 kg)
1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
35.9 lb (16.3 kg)
Cube speakers:
3.1" W x 4.0" D x 3.1" H
(7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm)
Acoustimass® module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H
(20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)
Finish
Media center: Aluminum
Cube speakers: Polymer painted
Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer
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Accessories
Warranty
For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose
customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.
Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a transferable warranty. See your
warranty card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and
mail it to Bose.
Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the address and
phone number list included with your system.
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