LIFESTYLE V30 LIFESTYLE V20 ® ® HOME THEATER SYSTEMS Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this Owner’s 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 its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
English SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Class B emissions This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (Canada only). This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The remote control conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ..........................................2 Welcome ..................................................................2 Your system features: ........................................... 2 Setup assistance ......................................................2 Setup Guide .......................................................... 2 Setup and Demonstrations DVD........................... 3 This User Guide .........................
English TABLE OF CONTENTS Controlling DVD playback ......................................32 Programming the Lifestyle® remote to control the DVD player........................................ 32 Changing the HDMI Image View......................... 33 About the HDMI video resolution........................ 33 Setting up to view videotapes ................................34 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR . 34 About the HDMI video resolution........................
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Welcome Setup assistance Bose® Lifestyle® Thank you for choosing a home theater system. This elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming. Your system features: • HDMI connectivity • The ability to up-convert video ® The following information is provided to help you set up your system: Setup Guide If you haven’t already done so, please refer to the fold-out Setup Guide.
English INSTALLATION Setup and Demonstrations DVD This User Guide The Setup and Demonstrations DVD is a valuable resource for setup information and content that demonstrates the capability of your Lifestyle® system. We encourage you to view the DVD immediately after you set up your Lifestyle® system and connect your DVD player using the Setup Guide. The setup DVD: This User Guide shows you how to complete your system setup, and get the most out of your system.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION First Power-Up 2. After you connect your Lifestyle® system to your TV and DVD player using the Setup Guide, you are ready to apply power. 1. Turn on the TV and Lifestyle® system. The first time you apply power to your Lifestyle system, you are guided through a sequence of menus. The first menu displayed on the TV (see Figure 1) directs you to choose the system language. 4 Lifestyle® language menu.
English INSTALLATION What to do next The first time the System menu Setup tab displays, you can take one of the following actions: • If you are confident that your speakers are correctly wired and placed, and that you can understand and navigate the Setup menu, continue using it. See “Operation” beginning on page 28 for more information on using the Setup menu. The Setup and Demonstrations DVD should begin playing. If not, press the PLAY button on the DVD remote control.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol INSTALLATION Tailoring the sound to your room The ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system ensures that your Lifestyle® system sounds great. Completing the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process is the final step of a basic Lifestyle® setup. A special headset, pictured in Figure 3, can be found in the Essentials kit. The headset, designed to be worn above your ears, contains two miniature microphones that take acoustic measurements during calibration.
English INSTALLATION If you are applying power to your Lifestyle® system for the first time, see “First Power-Up” on page 4. To run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system process, complete the following steps: 1. In the System menu Setup tab (see Figure 4), move to the ADAPTiQ item by pressing the down arrow. 2. Press the right arrow 3. To begin the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process, press 4. to select Run. (Enter). Follow the on-screen directions to complete the process.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Carton inventory Now that you have unpacked your system, please save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting. Not e: Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers for your system, on the bottom of the media center and near the connection panel on the Acoustimass® module. For future reference, we suggest that you copy those numbers onto the For Your Records form on page iii.
English INSTALLATION Cables and accessories Verify that the items in Figure 6 are supplied. Cables needed to get your system operational are included. Accessories such as antennas, SCART connector (Europe only), and TV sensor are also included. You may need to acquire other cables or accessories to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Placing the media center and display F i g ur e 7 Typical placement of the Lifestyle® display module The media center can be placed out of sight behind all of your other A/V components. When placing the media center, ensure that it is close enough to other sources (TV, DVD, 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 INSTALLATION Placing the cube speakers Fi gu re 8 Approximate speaker locations When you place your speakers approximately as shown in Figure 8 on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere of a home theater. You can experiment with speaker placement and orientation to produce the most pleasing sound. CAUTION: Select a stable and level surface for all speakers. Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces such as marble, glass, or highly polished wood.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Placing the center speaker Placing the rear speakers • Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible (see Figure 8). • Position the rear left and right speakers in the back half of your room. • If you are placing the center speaker directly on the top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface of the speaker. • Make sure the 20-foot (6.
English INSTALLATION Placing the Acoustimass® module Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the surface that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its top, or bottom). Fi gu re 9 Proper and improper Acoustimass module positioning Top surface Side surface Place the Acoustimass® module: • At the same end of the room as the front speakers. • At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid magnetic interference with the TV image. • With the front end facing into the room.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Making antenna connections The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 10). Not e: The FM connector may be used with an outdoor antenna. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. Fi gu re 10 Connections for the AM and FM antennas FM AM base 3. Keep the antenna as far as possible from the media center, display, and Acoustimass® module.
English INSTALLATION Installing the TV on/off sensor 1. The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV when another video source (DVD, cable/ satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the sensor, you must turn on your TV separately. For a larger TV, you may want a second person to help as you follow the steps below: Not e: Front projectors with a separate screen may not work with the sensor.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION 3. Using the remote control that came with your TV, turn on your TV. 4. Using the Lifestyle® remote control, press System. 5. To move right to the Setup right arrow then press ENTER. Move down to TV Power by pressing the down arrow, then press ENTER. 7. Move up or down to select the proper TV Power option to detect the TV sensor: • Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European-style SCART connector).
English INSTALLATION Using a SCART adapter (Europe only) The SCART adapter plugs into the media center using five connectors as show below.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English INSTALLATION Connecting the audio from your TV You may want to connect a source component, such as a camcorder or game console, directly to your TV. To play the audio from that source through your Lifestyle® system, you must connect the audio coming out of the TV to the Lifestyle® system. If your TV does not have an audio output, you can still hear the sound of a connected component through the speakers built into the TV.
English INSTALLATION Using the IR emitter Normally, the Lifestyle® remote can control all of your source devices. However, in rare cases, some of your source devices may not operate correctly under control of the Lifestyle® remote–for example, if your source devices are stored in a cabinet with doors. The remote will operate the Lifestyle® system, but may not properly operate your other source devices depending on their placement.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The display The display shows system messages. This includes program details, the current source that is playing, and any selected option. Fi gu re 1 Lifestyle® system display 20 The buttons on the top of the display control the basic Lifestyle® system functions. On/Off Turns the power on or off. When Bose® link is enabled, pressing and holding turns off all zones. (See “Setting up a second room with sound” on page 51.
English SETUP The remote control Fi gu re 2 Lifestyle® system remote control The advanced radio frequency remote control works from almost anywhere in your home. There is no need to aim the remote at the display. In addition to controlling your Lifestyle® system, the remote can be programmed to control each source device connected to your system. The function of each remote control button is explained on the following pages.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English SETUP Remote control button descriptions are arranged by general function on the following pages. Some buttons may not be physically grouped together. Refer to your remote control while reading the following button descriptions. Before many of the buttons can function properly, your Lifestyle® system remote must be set up to control the associated source. See “Operation” beginning on page 28.
English SETUP • DVD – Selects the source device plugged into the DVD connectors. Turns your Lifestyle® system on if it was off. • On/Off – Turns the DVD on and off. • AUX – Selects the source device plugged into the AUX connectors. Turns your Lifestyle® system on if it was off. • On/Off – Turns the AUX device on and off. • VCR – Selects the source device plugged into the VCR connectors. Turns your Lifestyle® system on if it was off. • On/Off – Turns the VCR on and off.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English SETUP Tune Up/Down • Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency. • Select the next or previous item in a menu list. Enter – Confirm the selection of a menu item. Arrow Keys – Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen. Guide – Displays an electronic program guide (when your TV, cable, satellite box or VCR/DVR provides this feature). Page Up/Down – Commands the TV, Cable, or Satellite box to move up or down a page in an on-screen guide.
English SETUP Play mode and numeric buttons Stop • Stops music (except FM/AM) or video play. • For DVDs and VCDs only, the system inserts a bookmark where the disc stopped (if your player supports this feature), so you can resume play from that point. Pressing again clears the bookmark. Pause – Pauses music (except FM/AM) or video play. Play – Starts music (except FM/AM) or video play. Scan • Moves backward or forward in video. Displays a control bar to adjust the speed of this movement.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English SETUP Record • Activates recording on a recording device. Shuffle • Randomly plays music from a CD. Pressing again cancels repeat. • Moves back a few seconds on your DVR. Numeric Keys – Select the radio station preset, DVD chapter, CD track, or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed. Previous – Skips to the channel last selected on TV, cable, satellite box, VCR, or DVR (if applicable).
English SETUP Special function buttons List – Activates the A, B, C, and Favorites buttons at the bottom of the remote when a DVR is the source. Teletext mode buttons (Europe only) Teletext – Enters or exits the Teletext mode when the TV is selected as the source. Works in conjunction with the four colored buttons. Makes a selection from List A. Red – In Teletext mode, selects the content labeled red. Makes a selection from List B. Green – In Teletext mode, selects the screen content labeled green.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Watching TV Your Lifestyle® system works with many different types of TVs, from standard definition to Digital HighDefinition TV (HDTV). This section shows you how to set up your Lifestyle® system remote control to work with your particular brand of TV, then configure the sensor so your TV automatically turns on when you press the On/Off button on the remote.
English OPERATION Selecting the TV screen shape Setting the audio delay compensation The shape of your TV screen is either Normal or Widescreen (Figure 15). The Lifestyle® system is initially set to display an image on a widescreen-shaped TV. If your TV is the normal shape, you should adjust the Lifestyle® system setting from widescreen to normal. You may notice that the audio is delayed relative to the video. For example, a person’s lips move but there is a noticeable delay until you hear the voice.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Controlling a cable or satellite box 7. Move down to CBL•SAT Brand and press ENTER. Once your cable or satellite box is connected to your Lifestyle® system, you can set up the remote as the single point of control for your subscription service. 8. Select the brand of your device from the list and press ENTER. 9. Move down to CBL•SAT Code and press ENTER. Programming the Bose® remote to turn the cable or satellite box on or off 10.
English OPERATION Using the remote to change channels About the HDMI video resolution If you want the remote to change the channels on your cable or satellite box when you are watching TV: When your Lifestyle® system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Controlling DVD playback 9. Once your DVD player is connected to the Lifestyle® system, you can set up the Lifestyle® remote control to control the DVD player. 10. Move down to DVD Code and press ENTER. Programming the Lifestyle® remote to control the DVD player Setting up the remote to control the DVD player involves selecting the correct DVD code, then setting the DVD to turn on automatically when your Lifestyle® system is turned on. 1.
English OPERATION Changing the HDMI Image View About the HDMI video resolution You can specify how certain display formats appear on your HDTV screen. You control these formats (that are output from your Lifestyle® system) by pressing the Image View button on the remote. See “Controlling the (HDMI) Image View” on page 38 for information and illustrations on changing the HDMI Image View.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Setting up to view videotapes 6. Move down to VCR Device and press ENTER. Once your VCR is connected to your Lifestyle® system, you can set up the remote to control the VCR and start watching videotapes. 7. Select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. 8. Move down to VCR Brand and press ENTER. Setting up the Bose® remote to control the VCR 9. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER.
English OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution When your Lifestyle® system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, a certain source signal may be unpleasant to your eye when converted by the Lifestyle® system to a much higher resolution. In that case, you can change to a lower resolution.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source Once your AUX source device is connected to the Lifestyle® system, you can set up the remote to control that source. Then, when you are watching video from that source, the Lifestyle® remote should control most of the functions of that source. 7. Select the type of device from the list and press ENTER. 8. Move down to AUX Brand and press ENTER. 9. Select the brand of your device and press ENTER. 10.
English OPERATION About the HDMI video resolution When your Lifestyle® system is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI connector, the Lifestyle® system video is transmitted at the highest possible resolution. Occasionally, you may want to specify a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, a certain source signal may be unpleasant to your eye when converted by the Lifestyle® system to a much higher resolution. In that case, you can change to a lower resolution.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Controlling the (HDMI) Image View You can specify how you want certain display formats that are output from your Lifestyle® system to appear on your HDTV screen by pressing the Image View button on the remote. This button has an effect only when your Lifestyle® system is connected to a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) HDTV through the HDMI OUT connector.
English OPERATION Tab le 1 Image view choices with a 4:3 aspect ratio input signal 4:3 Aspect Ratio Input Signal Image View Effect Normal (default) Vertical black bars are added to the left and right ends of the screen. Zoom A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed lines) is scaled up to fit the screen. Some content is lost. Stretch A non-linear, horizontal stretch is applied to the signal to fit it to the screen.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Tab le 2 Image view choices with a 16:9 input signal 16:9 Input Signal Image View 40 Effect Normal (default) Signal is unchanged. Zoom A 16:9 portion of the center of the signal (inside the dashed line) is scaled up to enlarge the overall picture. Some content along the edges is lost. Stretch A non-linear, horizontal stretch is applied to the signal, making the image appear to be wider than it actually is.
English OPERATION Changing the HDMI video resolution To change to a lower resolution, do the following: Your Lifestyle® system transmits video at the highest possible resolution to your HDTV. Occasionally, you may want to change to a lower resolution, even though your HDTV can display a higher resolution. For example, if a source signal is converted by your Lifestyle® system to a much higher resolution, the result may not be pleasing to your eye. In that case, you could change to a lower resolution. 1.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Listening to the radio Presets To listen to the radio, press the FM or AM button to select the tuner and turn it on. A radio station preset allows you to quickly tune to a favorite station. You can add presets for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. To add a preset: To manually tune a station, press the Tune Up or Tune Down button. 1. Decide on a preset number. 2. Use the remote control to tune to a station. 3.
English OPERATION Setting the coaxial audio source Settings Options One of the two coaxial (coax) digital audio connectors on the back of the Lifestyle® media center is assigned to the DVD player. The other connector, labeled “Assignable,” can be assigned to “None, TV, VCR, CBL·SAT or AUX.” To assign the coax connector: The settings menu allows you to quickly adjust menu options to increase your enjoyment while watching video or listening to music on your system.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Tab le 3 Settings options Features Effect Determines the number of speakers playing. If you prefer to hear stereo material played on the front left and right speakers only, select 2. If you prefer to watch movies without hearing the rear channels, select 3. If you prefer to listen to all 5 speakers optimized to play musical sources, select 5 AUDIO. 2-3-5 speakers 5 VIDEO (2, 3, 5 AUDIO) Increases or decreases rear speaker volume.
English OPERATION Features Default Setting (Options) Effect On (Off) (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.) Corrects for sonic differences between a fullsize movie theater and your home theater when a Dolby Digital movie soundtrack is playing. You should leave this set to On unless your home theater room is unusually large. Range Compression (not available on FM·AM) On (Off) (In the System menu, Audio Processing must be set to User Adjustable.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English OPERATION Features Effect SD Progressive Scan (not available on FM·AM) On (Off) (Your Lifestyle® system must be connected to a TV through the component video connectors.) Converts Standard Definition (480/576i) input signals to Enhanced Definition (480/ 576p) output signals. The Enhanced Definition picture is sharper and clearer than the Standard Definition picture.
English OPERATION Features Default Setting (Options) Output Mode (FM-only) Auto (Mono - Stereo) RDS Info (FM-only, not available in the U.S.) Off (On) Sleep Timer Off (10-90) Effect Allows you to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) sound through one of three selections: • Auto – The FM tuner will automatically output stereo if available. Otherwise, it will output mono sound. • Mono – The FM tuner will always output mono sound. • Stereo – The FM tuner will always output stereo if available.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English REFERENCE System maintenance Changing the remote control batteries is the only regular maintenance required. However, switches inside the remote battery case can be changed. Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes purchased for use in other rooms. Not e: For further information on switch settings refer to “Changing remote control switch settings” on page 49. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
English REFERENCE Changing remote control switch settings 2. Each Lifestyle® remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another Lifestyle® system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center and its remote control(s) with the steps that follow. On the display module, press and hold the Mute button.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol REFERENCE Fi gu re 18 Miniature switches on the primary remote are set for use in the main room Switches (1-4), as set at the factory. All switches are down. Other switches Switch 5 determines which audio stream (of two) you hear. For more information on streams, refer to “Setting up a second room with sound” on page 51. Switches 6-9 represent the room where the remote will be used. In the main room, the primary remote is set as Room A with all switches down.
English REFERENCE Setting up a second room with sound Lifestyle® Your home theater system can direct sound to more than one room at the same time. What’s more, it can direct the audio from two different sound sources (such as AM/FM tuner, DVD, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent audio streams. In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you can choose to listen to either of the two audio streams.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol 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 REFERENCE Taking care of your Lifestyle® system Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Cleaning the media center Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center. Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn’t do anything • Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply. • Make sure the Acoustimass® module and the power supply are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to press a source button (DVD, VCR, FM, etc.) on the Lifestyle® remote control. • Unplug the power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it.
English REFERENCE Problem What to do Sound is marred by a • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components loud hum or buzz, which in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and the possible remedies. may be electrical in nature (not harmonic) 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 • Decrease the Center Channel setting.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English REFERENCE Problem What to do With a plasma-screen TV turned on, the Lifestyle® remote behaves erratically • Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to see if remote performance improves. • If performance improves, the problem may be remedied by obtaining “ferrite chokes” and placing them on the cable to draw away the interference. To purchase the chokes, contact Bose® Customer Service for assistance.
English REFERENCE Problem What to do No video on screen, though the TV audio functions • Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source. Lifestyle® remote does not control your TV, DVD, VCR, CBL·SAT, or other external component • Make sure correct codes are set. See “Operation” on page 28. • Make sure that the front of the display is not obstructed.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English REFERENCE Contacting Customer Service ® For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Limited warranty This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system.
English GLOSSARY 4:3 – See “Aspect ratio.” 5.1 – channel surround sound – A movie recording technique that, when paired with a 5.1-channel home theater surround speaker system, surrounds the viewer with sounds from five different speakers for full-range sound and one speaker for low-frequency effects. 16:9 – See “Aspect ratio.” A Analog audio – Sounds that we hear with our ears are known as analog. Analog audio is data characterized by being continuously variable.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English GLOSSARY D Digital audio – Audio in digital form. Digital audio con- verts analog sound into a digital signal encoded as bits of information. Dolby Digital – A means of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Down-conversion – The conversion from a higher-resolution input signal number to a lower one. – The logo representing Dolby Digital. DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems.
English GLOSSARY H HDCP – An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC, to control digital audio and video content as it travels across Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections. (It prevents unauthorized copying of programs.) HDMI – An abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.
English Dansk Epañol Dansk Epañol English GLOSSARY R RF remote – A remote control that transmits com- mands to a device using radio frequency (RF) signals, which have the ability to penetrate walls, unlike the infrared (IR) signals used by many remote controls. RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This feature is available on European systems only.
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