Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Lifestyle V-ClassTM
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HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
Owner's Guide
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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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. ii WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
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SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product. Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. Note: This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
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 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The remote control conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America only) enclosed in the shipping carton.
For Your Records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the connection panel of the Acoustimass® module. Serial numbers: Media center:________________________ Acoustimass module:___________________________ Dealer name:__________________________ Dealer phone:_____________________ Purchase date:____________ Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide. Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose. Doing so is the only way to ensure that you will receive future software updates by mail.
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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 .................................................... 3 First Power-Up .........................................................4 What to do next .................................................... 4 Tailoring the sound to your room .............................6 Carton inventory .......................................................8 System parts......................................................... 8 Cables and accessories........................................ 9 Placing the media center and display ....................10 Placing the cube speakers .....................................10 Placing the center speaker ................................. 11 Placing the front left and right speakers ............. 12 Placing the rear speakers ................................... 12 Placing the Acoustimass® module .........................12 Making antenna connections .................................14 FM antenna connection ...................................... 14 AM antenna connection...................................... 14 Cable radio as an option..................................... 14 Installing the TV on/off sensor ...............................15 Using a SCART adapter (Europe only) ...................17 Connecting the audio from your TV .......................18 Using the IR emitter ...............................................20
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AND INDICATORS ................... 22 The display .............................................................22 The remote control .................................................22
OPERATION .......................................... 30
Watching TV ...........................................................30 Setting up the Lifestyle remote to control the TV...................................................... 30 Selecting the TV screen shape ........................... 31 Setting the audio delay compensation ............... 31 Changing the HDMI Image View......................... 31 Controlling a cable or satellite box .........................32 Programming the Bose remote to turn the cable or satellite box on or off............... 32 Using the remote to change channels ................ 33 Changing the HDMI Image View......................... 33 About the HDMI video resolution........................ 33
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Controlling DVD playback ..................................... 34 Programming the Lifestyle® remote to control the DVD player ....................................... 34 Changing the HDMI Image View ........................ 35 About the HDMI video resolution....................... 35 Setting up to view videotapes ............................... 36 Setting up the Bose remote to control the VCR 36 About the HDMI video resolution....................... 37 Setting up an auxiliary (AUX) source ..................... 38 Setting up the Bose® remote to control the AUX device......................................................... 38 About the HDMI video resolution....................... 39 Controlling the (HDMI) Image View ....................... 40 Changing the HDMI video resolution .................... 43 Listening to the radio ............................................. 44 Presets ............................................................... 44 Headphone listening ............................................. 44 Settings Options .................................................... 45 System maintenance ............................................. 50 Replacing the remote control batteries.............. 50 Changing remote control switch settings .......... 50
REFERENCE .......................................... 50
Protecting and caring for your system ............... 52 Cleaning the media center ................................. 53 Setting up a second room with sound .................. 54 Bose® link-compatible products make it easy ... 54 Bose® link remote switch settings...................... 55 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 56 Contacting Customer Service ............................... 60
GLOSSARY ............................................ 61
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INSTALLATION
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Bose Lifestyle V-ClassTM home theater system. This elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.
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Setup assistance
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. It contains all the steps needed to get you through basic system installation, including: · System placement · Speaker connections · Display/media center interconnections · TV/video connections · Audio connections · System power connections
Your system features:
· HDMI connectivity · The ability to up-convert video · Proprietary ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system, which optimizes system performance to your listening room · Capability of expanding your system to up to 14 other rooms
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Setup and Demonstrations DVD
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: · Provides instructions for optimizing speaker placement · Explains the importance of running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system · Demonstrates the capabilities of your Lifestyle® system
This User Guide
This User Guide shows you how to complete your system setup, and get the most out of your system. The following information is provided in this user guide: · ADAPTiQ audio calibration system Shows how to initiate the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system so that your Lifestyle® system can be calibrated to produce the best sound possible in your listening space. · Speaker placement Diagrams and explains how to place your speakers to get the best possible sound. · Antenna connections Illustrates how to connect the AM and FM antennas. · TV sensor setup Shows how to enable the TV to turn on when a video source (DVD, VCR, etc.) is selected. · TV audio out connections Explains how to connect audio from your TV so that you can hear audio from camcorders, game consoles, etc. · Display and remote control buttons Details the functions of buttons on the display and remote control. · Remote control setup Shows how to set up the remote to control devices.
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First Power-Up
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.
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Select a language by pressing the corresponding numeric key on the remote control. The Setup menu appears as shown in Figure 2.
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System menu Setup tab.
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Lifestyle® language menu.
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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 30 for more information on using the Setup menu. · If you would rather be guided through the setup process by the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD, do the following: 1. Exit the System menu by pressing Lifestyle® remote. 2. Select the DVD player by pressing Lifestyle® remote. on the on the
The Setup and Demonstrations DVD should begin playing. If not, press the PLAY button on the DVD remote control. Follow the instructions on the DVD. When you are finished with the Setup and Demonstrations DVD, see "Operation" beginning on page 30 for more information on using the Setup menu.
3. Turn your DVD player on and insert the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD.
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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. If you have already completed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process using the Bose® Setup and Demonstrations DVD please go on to the next section, "Carton inventory" on page 8. 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. You will ach ...
