LIFESTYLE DVD ® HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS with the VS-2 Video Enhancer Operating Guide ®
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. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
English Español Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM CONTROLS 8 SYSTEM OPERATION 14 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 26 USING SYSTEM MENUS 32 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 43 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY 49 REFERENCE 53 INTRODUCTION Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introducing the uMusic® intelligent playback system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to enter the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English Español Français INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system with HDMITM connectivity and automatic video switching. Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® system design, this elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video program content.
Français Español English INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Check DVDs for region number compatibility For a DVD disc to be compatible with a player, their respective region numbers must match. These numbers are assigned by the geographic region where the player and disc are sold. You can find the region number for your system on the bottom of the media center.
English Español Français INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION I IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam. L Letterbox – A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black bars above and below the picture. M MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording of many hours of music on a single CD.
Français Español English SYSTEM CONTROLS Remote control buttons SYSTEM CONTROLS The advanced radio frequency (RF) remote control provided with this system works from almost anywhere inside your home, with no need to aim it in the direction of the system. Turns the system on and off. Selects the last used source. Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms). Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room.
English Español Français SYSTEM CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROLS If you select the Stored source: • Pressing Library enters the library of stored CD tracks. If (Record/ABC* functions) appears above the Library button and you select a video source: • When using an HDMITM connection to a widescreen TV (16:9)**, pressing Library skips through Image View settings: Gray Bars, Stretch, Zoom, and Normal (see Image View in TV settings options on page 48).
Français Español English SYSTEM CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROLS Skips backward or forward to the next TV, cable, or satellite channel, CD track, or DVD chapter. Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. Pressing + raises the volume and unmutes the source playing (if muted) in the current room only. Pressing – lowers the volume. Stops music (except FM/AM) or video play. For DVDs and VCDs only, the system bookmarks where the disc stopped, so you can resume play there.
English Español Français SYSTEM CONTROLS If the symbol * appears above the Library button, the four buttons on the bottom of your remote perform the following functions: In Stored source, when used in conjunction with the number keys, plays the tracks from a specific stored CD of that number. In Cable source, makes a selection from the A list. In Stored source, plays all the tracks, if any, assigned to the playlist. Can be used with additional play mode options, like Encore.
Français Español English SYSTEM CONTROLS Media center SYSTEM CONTROLS The disc tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media center. To the right of the system controls is the display window (Figure 1). CAUTION: Pressing the Open/Close button on the media center is the best way to open and retract the disc tray. DO NOT press on the tray to make it retract or exert pressure on the front of the tray while it is moving. Doing so can cause the disc player to malfunction.
English Español Français SYSTEM CONTROLS Display window Figure 2 STORED 0:22 P1 TRACK 6/10 CD7 Sample of information that appears on the media center display When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal information that does not fit in the two lines available. Light indicators Library Shows when the Stored music library is selected (Figure 3). Sleep Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION Initial pointers to get you started Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile before using your system. SYSTEM OPERATION Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components” on page 26. To turn on your system • Press the On/Off button on the remote control. OR • Press the media center On/Off button. OR • Press the CD/DVD, FM/AM, TV, CBL/SAT, or AUX remote button.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION To adjust what you hear or see • To correct sound problems (unexpected boominess, harshness, thinness, or reverberation) take time to run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration program, if you have not done so. • For temporary adjustments to the particular source playing (like the number of speakers engaged or the turn-off timer setting), use the on-screen Settings menus.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION Here’s how to begin: 1. Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray. SYSTEM OPERATION 2. Press the Store button, located on the media center control panel. • During this process, the media center displays the message CD STORING and shows what percentage of the task is completed. • To interrupt or stop the storing activity at any time, simply open the disc tray.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION Repeat a selection… while the track or whole CD you want to repeat is playing as a Whole CD, CD#, Library, or Playlist selection. SYSTEM OPERATION Search backward or forward… and hold. Find out about what’s playing... to see the track data on the TV screen. To close the screen, press . Search for a particular CD… and choose to search by: Genre, Album, Artist... as it applies to the CD you want to hear.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION With CDs already stored in the system, use the preset you prefer to get started: 1. Press Stored on your LIFESTYLE® remote. SYSTEM OPERATION 2. Check the media center display to see which play mode is selected. • If it says UMUSIC, you are ready to listen and enjoy. • If it says ENCORE, CD#, PLAYLIST, or WHOLE CD, press uMusic on the remote to get the system out of the special play mode. 3. Just listen for a while.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION To delete tracks from the Playlist: • While listening to music in the Playlist, press and hold Playlist as the track you want to remove plays. SYSTEM OPERATION To completely clear the Playlist: • To use the Playlist again for a different purpose, you may want to remove all the tracks listed there now. To do that quickly, press System on the remote, move over to Media Center and into that menu to get to the uMusic Preset Action item.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION 2. Use these actions to move around and make selections from the display or the screen: • Press the left, right, up, or down arrows to get to the option you want. SYSTEM OPERATION • Press Enter to confirm your selection and move back to the attributes column. • Repeat these steps for each change you want to make. • Press Exit to leave the Music Library. 3. Choose from new options that appear as you make a selection.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION 4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up). Be sure the DVD is clean. If not, refer to “Protecting and caring for your system” on page 54. 5. On the media center, press the Open/Close button again to retract the disc tray. SYSTEM OPERATION 6. Press Play to begin DVD play. You may need to press Play more than once. On most DVDs, the option to play the main feature is just one of several on-screen selections offered. Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION Using DVD parental controls The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access by locking any DVD movies that you find inappropriate for members of your family. SYSTEM OPERATION Before you can use this feature, you need to choose a password and a level of restriction (matched to movie rating levels) as found in the System menu. To learn more about parental controls, refer to “DVD Lock options” on page 41.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION . Repeat a CD… again. Cancel repeat… a third time. Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to “CD settings options” on page 45. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in “Where to find the list of options” on page 43. Using the radio Press FM/AM to select the radio tuner. This turns on the system if it was off and tunes to the FM or AM station last selected.
Français Español English SYSTEM OPERATION Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that number. To remove a station preset: SYSTEM OPERATION 1. Tune to the preset number you want to remove. 2. On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: ## ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. Removal is then complete. To reassign a preset to a different station: 1. Tune to the station preferred. 2.
English Español Français SYSTEM OPERATION To set the timer: On both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply: 2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 9). If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to it to see the other attributes that are not currently shown. Figure 9 Sleep timer symbol in the source Settings menu 3. Move right into the options list and up to the delay time you want, from 10 to 90 minutes.
Français Español English CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components You can control most brands of external components – such as TVs, cable/satellite boxes, and VCR/DVRs – using your LIFESTYLE® remote control. After you make the proper menu selections for each component you want to control, the LIFESTYLE® remote serves as a universal remote for most of your component operations.
English Español Français CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 5. Identify the TV brand: • From the list of options that appear, select TV Brand (Figure 11). • Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand of your TV. • Press Enter to select the brand. CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 11 TV brand selection Remote Control TV brand: TV Code: CBL• SAT Device: CBL• SAT Brand: CBL• SAT Code: VCR Device: Philex Philharmonic Philips Phoenix Phonola Select your TV brand.
Français Español English CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 12 Changing the TV Power Video CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES TV Power: TV Power Status: TV Aspect Ratio: Widescreen DVDs: Video Connector: Video Black Level: Automatic TV Detected --Component Normal The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source. navigate 8. select Notice the TV Power Status: • TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working.
English Español Français CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 3. Choose the device code: • From the menu options on the left, select CBL•SAT Code. • Move right to select the first code. • When you have chosen the right code, press Enter. • Press System or Exit to leave the System menu. When you complete these settings, you can use CBL•SAT On/Off to turn on your cable or satellite source, and use other LIFESTYLE® remote buttons to operate it.
Français Español English CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES When you complete these settings and select VCR as the source, you can now use the VCR On/Off button and press Play, Pause, or Stop and Seek to control your VCR or other video recorder. On some DVRs, pressing Shuffle and Repeat buttons will allow you to skip backward or forward quickly.
English Español Français CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Opposite the TV Control menu item, select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector. Then press System or Exit to leave the menu. Figure 13 Designating the TV as channel selector (TV tuner) AUX Device: AUX Brand: AUX Code: TV Control: Remote Version IR Control: CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Remote Control AUX VCR CBL•SAT Determines which video source is displayed and controlled when TV is selected.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust Adjustments to system properties are typically those you make only once. If your system already operates just as you want, there is no need to make such adjustments. However, for some installation options, changes to the System menu may be required. This is simply to make the system fully compatible and convenient for your setup.
English Español Français USING SYSTEM MENUS How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source. •Move around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown. •Move right to see a preview of features under each property. Note: When activated, the screen changes from a preview of features to a list of the specific options you may choose to alter for that property.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS USING SYSTEM MENUS Genre Rock/Pop, Classical, Jazz, Electronica, World, Latin, Country, Rap, Vocal Music, Gospel/Religious, Blues, Soundtrack, Folk/Bluegrass, New Age, Reggae, Easy Listening, Children, Spoken/Comedy, Holiday, Other, Unlabeled Identifies the type of music on the CD. Reclassifies the CD for the type of music genre selected. Album No default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.
English Español Français USING SYSTEM MENUS Use the LIFESTYLE® remote control up, down, left, and right arrows to get to a character, and press Enter to select it. Each time you press Enter, the selected character appears in the text line. When you are finished, move to the Done box at the top right and press Enter to leave the Edit Screen, or press Exit to leave the System menu. 1. Move down to the Erase bar. 2. Press Enter to erase the last letter in the text line. 3.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS Audio options Press System on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Press the right arrow key to select the Audio tab. When you see a preview of audio features, press the Enter button to move into the active list of audio options.
English Español Français USING SYSTEM MENUS ADAPTiQ® Off [default] On Erase Expansion Protocol Bose® link [default] Communicates only with Bose link-compatible products in other areas or rooms of your house. Allows the system to communicate with Bose legacy products (like Legacy Wave® radios or Wave® radio/CDs, which pre-date Bose link compatibility) and with some non-Bose products in other areas or rooms of your house. CBL•SAT/VCR Audio Bose 5.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS Widescreen DVDs (Available only if Widescreen TV is set to “No.”) Normal [default] Modified USING SYSTEM MENUS Video Connector DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen. DVD video does not reformat automatically. Not applicable for systems with the VS-2 video enhancer. Video Black Level Normal [default] Extended Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs. Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.
English Español Français USING SYSTEM MENUS Optical Source None [default] No digital signal received via optical cable. TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source. Note: Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connections to optical only. No digital coax connection signal will be processed. Digital Audio Output Original [default] Tuner Spacing U.S., European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region standard.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS USING SYSTEM MENUS CBL• SAT Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your CBL• SAT device. VCR Device -VCR, DVR, Cable/DVR, Satellite/DVR, DVD/DVD recorder, DVD/DVR, TV/DVD Identifies what type of device is connected to the VCR input. VCR Brand -(Brand name) Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE® remote to control. VCR Code -- Identifies the IR code that works with your VCR device.
English Español Français USING SYSTEM MENUS DVD Lock options Press System on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD Lock features, and press the Enter button to move into an active display of DVD Lock options.
Français Español English USING SYSTEM MENUS Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVDs that have a higher rating than your restriction level. There are eight levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the following table.
English Español Français CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen Quick changes to whatever system source is playing are easy to make when you press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. You can boost the system center channel volume or hear audio from five instead of two of the system speakers, for example. A dedicated Settings menu for each separate audio source, and one other for all of the video sources, gives you nearly instant access.
Français Español English CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen, move around and make changes by using the selection buttons shown. On the display or the screen, the same actions apply: • Press the left, right, up, or down arrows to get to the option you want. CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS • Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.
English Español Français CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Stored CDs settings options To get into the Stored CD Settings menu, you must have CD tracks stored in the system. Select Stored as the source. Icon Option Settings Settings descriptions uMusic® Preset 1 [default] through 9 or names Varies with selection of a different preset number, using the remote control.
Français Español English CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS DVD settings options To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the source. CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Icon 46 Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions 2-3-5 Speakers 2, 3, 5 [default] Determines the number of speakers playing. Surround 0 [default] -5 to +5 Establishes relative surround sound volume. Center Channel 0 [default] -5 to +5 Establishes relative center speaker volume.
English Español Français CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Icon Option Settings Settings descriptions Camera Angle 1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene (of the camera angles available on the disc). A/B Repeat a, b A, B Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and end points are defined. For details, refer to page 21. Sleep Timer Off [default] 10-90 Sets system to turn off when the selected time elapses. Notes: 1.
Français Español English CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS TV settings options (for VCR, CBL/SAT, and AUX) The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources. CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Icon Menu Option Option Settings Settings descriptions 2-3-5 Speakers 2, 3, 5 [default] Determines the number of speakers playing. Surround 0 [default], -5 to +5 Establishes relative surround sound volume.
English Français Español English PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY What makes this LIFESTYLE® system uniquely yours The CDs you have amassed over the years are an expression of your taste in music. The ones you play on a regular basis provide a window into your style and moods. And the tracks you most enjoy when feeling tired, exuberant, social, or soulful exemplify these moods.
Français Español English PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY • Using the log pages at the back of this guide is one way to track the order of the CDs you store. Or you can rely on the system Library to keep the list for you. • Allow the system a little time to learn the choices you would make. But don’t worry, this “DJ” is a fast learner. • After the tracks on a CD are stored, any of them can be deleted. You can do this in the System menu, under Stored CDs.
English Español Français PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY How the uMusic® intelligent playback system works for you We know that the time spent sorting through CDs to locate the tracks you prefer simply delays your listening pleasure. Now, almost instantaneously, the uMusic® system can do that job for you: finding and playing what you most want to hear.
Français Español English PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY Taking advantage of the system intelligence As it stores and processes the tracks from your CDs, this system draws information about the tracks from internal music databases. This data includes the name of each track, performing artist, style of music (genre), and other meaningful information that helps characterize the music you enjoy. As a further benefit, Bose issues update discs to keep the music databases current.
English Español Français REFERENCE System maintenance Changing batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed, as needed (to select a new house code, for example). Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes, purchased for use in other rooms. Note: For further information on switch settings refer to “Changing remote control switch settings” below. Replacing the remote control batteries 1.
Français Español English REFERENCE Using the media center: 1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button. 2. Press and hold the Enter button. Your current house code will appear in the media center display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches 1 through 4: HOUSE CODE: Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code) REFERENCE 3. While holding the Enter button, press any button on the remote control.
English Español Français REFERENCE 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. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary. Cleaning discs Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 27). Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
Français Español English REFERENCE For added versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL® music center II to control the sound in your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams instantly, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently playing and what other listening options you have.
English Español Français REFERENCE Troubleshooting What to do System doesn’t do anything • • • • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. Make sure the power supply DC output cord is inserted securely into the VS-2. Make sure the VS-2 cable securely connected between the VS-2 and the media center. Make sure the Acoustimass® module and the power supply are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.
Français Español English REFERENCE REFERENCE Problem What to do LIFESTYLE® remote behaves erratically or it does not work (If this occurs in conjunction with use of a plasma-screen TV, see the problem listed next.) • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). • Make sure the VS-2/media center input and output cords are securely connected, uncoiled, and extended to their full length.
English Español Français REFERENCE What to do LIFESTYLE® remote does not control your TV, VCR, cable/satellite box, or other external component • Make sure correct codes are set. See “Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components” on page 26. • Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends commands to your external components is below the disc tray.
Français Español English REFERENCE Accessories 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. Technical information REFERENCE Media center power pack power rating USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.
English Español Français REFERENCE Media center outputs SPEAKERS, MAIN and BOSE LINK: Variable audio, user selectable AUDIO OUT L and R, fixed audio, 2 Vrms maximum DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75Ω S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.
Français Español English REFERENCE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REFERENCE IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you, the End User (“End User” or “You”), and Bose Corporation (“Bose”) governing your use of the technology and software and data and data content belonging to Bose, its vendors and licensors (“Technology”), that is contained in this audio/video device (“System”).
Français Español English ©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 305452 AM Rev.
