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Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
English Español Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM PLACEMENT 8 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 12 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS 27 REFERENCE 38 INTRODUCTION 5 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use this guide as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS 27 Higher-quality connections to consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your choice of audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your choice of video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English Español Français INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Superior audio performance for both music and movies places this system at the heart of home theater enjoyment. Instructions in this guide apply to the Bose LIFESTYLE® 18, 28, and 35 Series II systems and to the LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems.
Français Español English INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your system and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting. If any product part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.
English Español Français INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Cables and accessories Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. Note: Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables, for example.
Français Español English SYSTEM PLACEMENT Positioning your media center SYSTEM PLACEMENT To select a location in your room for the media center, use the guidelines below: • Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV, VCR, cable or satellite box), to allow for easy cable connections. Check the length of the audio and video cables you will use for these additional components. Note: Additional cables are available from your local Bose® dealer.
English Español Français SYSTEM PLACEMENT Deciding where you want the center speaker 1. Place the center speaker in an upright position, directly above or below the center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible. 2. Align the front of speaker with the front edge of the TV screen. CAUTION: Attach the supplied rubber feet (or pad) to its bottom surface before placing a center speaker on top of your TV. This provides stability and prevents shifting from vibration.
Français Español English SYSTEM PLACEMENT Positions for the two surround speakers SYSTEM PLACEMENT The placement goal for rear surround speakers is to create an area of sound around the listener. By locating them in the back half of your room and directing the cubes away from the listeners, you prevent them from pinpointing the exact location of the sound source, which is ideal. The surround speaker cables allow for up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) from the Acoustimass® module. 1.
English Español Français SYSTEM PLACEMENT Hearing the results of proper placement Figure 6 Results of proper Jewel Cube® or cube speaker array placement Left front Acoustimass® module Left surround Figure 7 Results of proper single cube speaker placement Right front Center Right surround Left front Right front Center Acoustimass module Left surround Right surround For further assurance when the system is completely set up and connected, you can rely on the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system p
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass® module BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Each LIFESTYLE® DVD system includes five cube speakers. Use the supplied 20-foot (6.1-meters) cable to connect the three speakers arranged at the front of your room. Use the supplied 50-foot (15.2-meter) cables for your surround speakers, pulling the cables apart to run them in different directions around your room.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Making two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers 1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location: • Front speaker cables have blue connectors at one end, with L (left), R (right), or C (center) molded into the connectors. A red collar on each + wire is labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Cube array speaker • Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with L (left) or R (right) molded into the connectors.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 10 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Speaker connections to the Acoustimass® module Speakers at the front of your room Left Center Right FRONT L FRONT C FRONT R Speakers at the back of your room Left Right SURROUND L SURROUND R Blue jacks Orange jacks Acoustimass module connector panel Connecting the module to the media center Use the audio input cable to connect the Acoustimass module to the media center (Figure 11).
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS It may be convenient to plug the power adapter into the media center now, before you make other connections that obstruct the Power jack on the media center. However, avoid plugging the adapter into the AC (mains) power outlet before all other connections are completed. Plug the small, round multi-pin connector (with the inset flat side up) at one end of the cable into the Speakers jack labeled Main on the back of the media center. 2.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AM antenna connection 1. Plug the connector on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna jack. 2. Stand the loop antenna on the base or mount the antenna on a wall, following the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna. 3. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible (at least 20 inches or 50 centimeters) from the media center, and at least 2 feet (60 centimeters) from the Acoustimass® module.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Making a video connection to the TV On your media center, connect the Composite Video Out to the Video input jacks on your TV (Figure 13). Use the supplied video cable with a single yellow RCA connector on each end. 2. Notice which TV Video input you used, such as VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 3. Write down the number for future reference in the blank provided on page 16. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 1.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only) BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using the appropriate four connectors. Be sure to use the appropriate illustration, according to the type of connection you will make: • For a Composite connection, refer to Figure 14, below. • For an S-video connection, refer to Figure 15 on page 19.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 15 SCART connector for S-video use in Europe BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Media center connection panel TV sensor jack TV Audio IN White jacks TV connection panel Red S-video setting Pass-through jack for TV sensor Yellow Composite Video OUT Composite video connector Note: At this point, all required system connections are completed.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Making an audio connection to the TV BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS By connecting your TV audio to the LIFESTYLE® media center, you can hear TV sound and that of any component (a camcorder or game console, perhaps) connected to the TV through your LIFESTYLE® system speakers.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 16 Audio connection between the Media center and TV BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS White Red White Red Audio cable with two RCA connectors Audio jacks for an auxiliary component, cable or satellite, and VCR Note: You can make connections to your other components after you test this basic setup. For information on how to make additional connections, refer to “Connecting other components to the system” on page 29.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If your TV does not have a menu setting, follow the instruction (below) to use the on/off switch. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If your TV has neither a switch nor a menu option for turning off the internal speakers, reduce the TV volume to its lowest setting. Using your TV speaker on/off switch: If the rear panel of your TV has a SPEAKER ON/OFF switch, set it to the OFF position and adjust the TV volume to about 80% of the maximum.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 18 Media center connection panel Power connection for the media center DC power jack Power cable AC (mains) outlet Media center power supply Note: For dual voltage units (sold in certain areas), MAKE SURE the voltage setting on the bottom of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 18). Check with local electrical authorities if you are not sure of the appropriate power rating. 5.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Making sure the sound is as good as it gets BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Your system comes with two compact discs (Figure 20). Using them is the final step to basic installation of your new LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. • Use Setup Disc 1 to verify that your speakers are connected correctly and for other tips you may find useful.
English Español Français BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 21 Media center connection panel ® Using the AdaptiQ calibration headset BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AUX Headset 2. Put on the headset so it rests above your ears. In this position, it can listen (as you would) and take sampling measurements in your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. 3. Follow the calibration process as directed on the TV screen.
Français Español English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Installing the TV on/off sensor The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV, as needed, when another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you need to turn on your TV separately. For a larger TV, you may want a second person to help as you follow the steps below: 1. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the media center.
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Higher-quality connections to consider For on line assistance in making additional connections, or choosing the best choice means to connect your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com.
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS • You can then connect another S-video-compatible device to the media center, which will pass the S-video signal through to the TV. Use the cable provided with that device. • You can also keep the composite connection between the TV and media center, in case you connect any device (like a VCR) that requires composite.
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting other components to the system Although it is not required, you may have connected your TV to the TV Audio IN jacks located on the rear of the LIFESTYLE® media center. In addition, the media center provides Audio IN jacks labeled AUX, CBL-SAT, and VCR. The media center also provides two Video IN jacks, one labeled Composite and the other S-Video, for one or two compatible video devices.
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Cable or satellite box options OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS There are several ways to make the cable/satellite connections. Read these instructions to see how they will work with the components you own. If you have component jacks (three colored jacks) on your cable or satellite box and on your TV, you may prefer using another type of connection (refer to “Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite” on page 32).
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting a VCR in addition to cable/satellite • If your cable or satellite box has an additional set of Audio and Video output jacks, connect them to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your VCR. Or, you may use a coaxial cable connection between the two (Figure 27). • Or you may prefer to use an optional accessory that is offered by Bose to simplify your connection of additional audio and video components.
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite • If your cable or satellite box has an additional set of Audio and Video Out jacks, connect them to the corresponding Audio and Video input jacks on your DVR. Or, you may use a coaxial cable connection between the two (Figure 28). OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS • Use the S-video cable to connect the Video out from your cable or satellite box to the Video IN on the media center.
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Component video connections as another option The highest video quality for DVD and cable or satellite viewing requires a component connection. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS For that purpose there are two supplied component video adapters. Use one to connect the media center to the TV and the second to connect an audio/video device (cable or satellite) to the media center.
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Activating component or progressive scan connections With the LIFESTYLE® media center turned off, use the front panel controls and follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center. 2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button. • Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Cables and considerations for further additions Use standard RCA audio cables, matching the white (or black) connector to the L (left) channel and the red connector to the R (right) channel. See Figure 32. If the component has a digital output, use the corresponding digital input beneath the set of analog (L and R) inputs. You could also use an optical connection, if the component supports one. See Figure 30.
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Other jacks on the media center panel There are other, optional connections you can make as needed.
English Español Français OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Getting more advice specific to your components If you have not found the information needed to make the connections for your particular equipment, Bose offers other means of help. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS We offer on line assistance that provides an interactive guide and illustrations geared to specific setups. Please visit our website at: owners.bose.com. Note: At this time, the website mentioned above is provided in English only.
Français Español English REFERENCE Enjoying your system in other rooms Your media center connection panel provides two audio output jacks identified by the label “Speakers.” • Main, the top one, sends audio to the speakers connected to the media center in the main room. REFERENCE • Bose® link, located just below Main, connects a cable that carries the sound to other speakers in other rooms.
English Español Français REFERENCE To properly connect and control additional speakers, you need: • Another LIFESTYLE® system remote control to adjust the volume and select a sound source for the room where additional speakers are in use. One option for this is the advanced PERSONAL® music center II, a combination remote control and system monitor. • Appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cables to connect the added speaker system.
Français Español English REFERENCE Contacting customer service To contact Bose® Customer Service for additional help in solving problems, see the address list provided in the carton. Limited warranty REFERENCE Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. See your Product Registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose.
English Español Français REFERENCE Media center outputs Speakers Main and Expansion: Variable audio, user selectable Optical OUT: • SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm Audio OUT: REFERENCE • L and R fixed audio • D SPDIF Video OUT: • Composite: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75: • S-Video: Luminance 1Vp-p, Chrominance 0.3Vp-p • Component: (combination of Composite and S-Video) Remote control range 65 ft (20 m) Dimensions/weights LIFESTYLE® system 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.
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