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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 26 REFERENCE 39 INTRODUCTION 5 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using this guide for your setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Français Español English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS 26 Considering higher-quality connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Determining the options for your setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 26 Making other audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you begin 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.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk 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.
04.LSDVD_IG_Introduction.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:58 PM English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Supplied 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 a component video cable, for example.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk 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.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska 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 the speaker with the front edge of the TV screen.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English SYSTEM PLACEMENT Positions for the two rear 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.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM PLACEMENT Hearing the results of proper placement SYSTEM PLACEMENT Placing your speakers properly is the first step to getting the full, rich, Bose® quality sound this system is designed to provide (Figure 6).
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting speaker cables to the module BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Your LIFESTYLE® DVD system includes five small speakers. The type of speakers in your ! system determines how the supplied cables connect to them. • For Jewel Cube® speakers, follow the instructions below. • For single cube or cube array speakers, follow the instructions on page 13.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting single cube or cube array speakers Cube array speaker • Use the supplied 20-ft (6.1 m) cables for the three front speakers. • Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) cables for the speakers at the rear of your room. ! After running these cables to the rear of your room, you can pull them apart to reach each of the rear speakers.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 2. Connect the front speaker cables as follows (Figure 10): • White connector labeled L goes into the white jack labeled Front L. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS • Light blue connector labeled R goes into the light blue jack labeled Front R. • Brown connector labeled C goes into the brown jack labeled Front C. 3.
06.LSDVD_IG_Connections2.fm Page 15 Tuesday, May 30, 2006 6:12 PM English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting the module to the media center Use the audio input cable, which has a multi-pin connector at each end, to connect the Acoustimass® module to the media center (Figure 11).
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Adding antennas for radio reception BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The supplied AM and FM antennas also connect to the rear panel of the media center ! (Figure 13). Figure 13 Connections for the AM and FM antennas AM antenna lead FM dipole antenna lead Media center rear panel Note: The FM jack (75 ohm) may be used with an outdoor antenna.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting your TV for viewing DVDs BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Note: If you use a SCART connector (used in Europe), the information below does not apply. Refer, instead, to “Using a SCART adapter” on page 18. On your media center, connect the Composite Video Out to the Video input jack on your TV (Figure 14). 1.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Using a SCART adapter The SCART adapter, for use with a SCART connector on a TV (of European manufacture), has five connectors that plug into media center (Figure 15). Use the appropriate setting on the connector, according to the type of connection you make: • The connector is currently set for a Composite connection (V-IN).
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting audio for your TV sound You should make this connection if you: • Connect the audio from other components, like a camcorder or game console, directly to your TV. You do not need this connection if you: • Use a set-top box (a cable box, for example) for TV viewing and changing channels, instead of your TV controls.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Setting the TV properly is important BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS To hear your TV audio through your LIFESTYLE® system speakers, the internal speakers in your TV should be turned off. The following describes the most common ways to make these changes to your TV.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Completing the system power connections Connect the two AC power (mains) cords in the following order: 1. On the connector panel of the Acoustimass® module, plug the appropriate end of the ! Acoustimass module power cord into the AC power jack (Figure 17). 2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the AC (mains) outlet.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Installing the remote control batteries BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS On the rear of the remote: 1. Slide the battery compartment cover from the end. 2. Notice the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the compartment and match them with markings on each of the four batteries as you insert them into the compartment ! (Figure 19). 3.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Making sure the sound is as good as it gets 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.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 21 Media center connection panel ® BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Using the ADAPTiQ calibration headset AUX L&R 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.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Installing the TV on/off sensor Note: For information on how to set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV and work with the sensor, refer to your Operating Guide. 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.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Considering higher-quality connections For online assistance in making additional connections, or choosing the most appropriate means to connect your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Note: At this time, the website mentioned above is provided in English only.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Choosing digital audio If your TV, VCR, tape deck, or AUX component has the proper output jacks, you can ! make a digital audio connection to the media center (Figure 23). Figure 23 Media center connector panel Optical Digital Audio IN jack Coaxial Digital Audio IN jacks • For a coaxial connection, use a 75-"hm cable with RCA connectors.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Using advanced video connections The video cable supplied with your LIFESTYLE® system affords the most basic composite connection. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS In earlier instructions, composite cable is used to connect the Video OUT on the media center to the TV Video IN. This connection serves to carry the DVD image to the TV screen.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting for progressive scan or HDTV Your TV may provide Component Video In jacks (right) and offer progressive scan or HDTV capability. In this case, a component connection is the proper choice. ! It provides both higher image definition and more brilliant color.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS VCR connections Most VCRs feature only Composite video output jacks. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS • If you are connecting a VCR only, follow Steps 1 and 2 below. • If you are connecting both a VCR and cable or satellite box, skip to ! “Cable or satellite box options” on page 31. To connect your VCR directly to the media center 1.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Cable or satellite box options There are several ways to make the cable/satellite connections. Read these instructions to see how they will work with the components you own.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting a VCR in addition to cable/satellite If you are connecting more than one additional component to the media center, you may want to use an optional VS-1 accessory, offered by Bose to simplify these connections.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite This requires making both S-Video and composite connections (Figure 27). 1. Use the coaxial cable to connect the cable or satellite box to the DVR. 2. Make the DVR audio connection: • To use the DVR features, be sure to select the VCR source using your LIFESTYLE® remote control. 3.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Component video connections as another option OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Using a component connection to your TV provides the highest-quality video reproduction of DVDs. This requires using two component cables (not supplied) and both of the supplied component video adapters. 1.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska 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: Press and hold the Enter button on the media center. 2. While holding down the Enter button, press the Store button. • Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Cables and considerations for further additions OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Use standard RCA audio cables, inserting the white connector into the L (left) jack Audio IN jack and the red connector into the R (right) jack (Figure 30).
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Connections for other needs There are other, optional connections you can make as needed (Figure 32).
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Getting further advice for 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 online assistance that provides an interactive guide and illustrations geared ! to specific setups.
English Español Français 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. By using the Bose link option, you can add a variety of other Bose systems, speakers, and amplifiers (some designed specifically for this use) in up to 15 rooms total.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk English 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.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska REFERENCE Contacting customer service To contact Bose® Customer Service for help in solving problems, see the address list ! provided in the carton. Limited warranty Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. This is the only means to ensure you will receive product software update discs by mail.
Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Svenska Nederlands Español Français Deutsch Italiano Deutsch Español Dansk 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.
English Deutsch Español Dansk Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Français Svenska Italiano Nederlands Svenska REFERENCE REFERENCE 43
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