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Installation Guide
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....\. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
....\. WARNING: This apparatus shall notbe exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with
any electronic prod-
ucts, use care not to spillliquids in
any part of the system. Liquids can cause afailure and/ora
fire hazard.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER·SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
ATIENTION :POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
L'ARRIERE). IL NE
SE TRQUVE AL'INTERIEURAUCUNE
PIECE POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PARL'USAGER.
S'ADRESSER AUN REPARATEUR COMPETENT.
These CAUTION marks are located on your LlFESTYLE@ media center and Acoustimass® module enclo-
sures: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute arisk of electric 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
installation guide.
LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUKT
LASER LAITE
LASER APPARAT
CLASS 1
KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1
KLASS 1
AClass 1 laser product
The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT according to
EN 60825-1:1994 +A 11 .
The CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the
media center.
ACAUTION: Use of controls oradjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc playershould
not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone exceptproperly qualified service personnel.
ACAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appa-
ratus.
Batteries
Class Bemissions limits
This Class Bdigital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regula-
tions. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information
sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
Please read this installation guide
Please take the time to follow this installation guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your
system properly, and enjoy
all of its advanced features. Save your installation guide for future reference.
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Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the bottom panel of the Acoustimass® module.
System: (circle one) LlFESTYLE® 18 system L1FESTYLE® 28 system L1FESTYLE® 38 system L1FESTYLE® 48 system
Media center serial number: Acoustimass module serial number: _
Dealer name: Dealer phone: Purchase date: _
Be sure to
fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.
Bose recommends that
you keep your sales slip and acopy of your product registration card together with this guide.
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Reverse engineering
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to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated
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Where to find...
Safety Information , , , . , , , , , , , , . , , , , , , , , . . 2
Introduction , , . ,
.. , , , , , , , , . , , , , , . , . , , , , , , , . , , . . 5
Before you begin , , , "
,....... 5
Special indicator used
in this book ,.............. 5
Unpacking ,
,...................................... 5
System Installation ,
,........................... 6
Cables and accessories ,............................... 7
Placing your speakers ,
,................................... 8
Left and right front speaker placement , . . . . . . 8
Center speaker placement. ................................................ 9
Surround speaker placement. ............................................
.. 10
Acoustimass® module placement 10
Placing your media center
11
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module. ............................ .. 12
Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers ... ..................... .. 12
Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers .... ........... .. 13
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center ,................. 15
Connecting the antennas , , ,........................
.. 16
Connecting the
FM antenna , , ,........................ 16
ConnectIng the
AM antenna 16
Connecting to acable radio provider ,
,........................ 16
Connecting your
TV to the system ............................................ .. 17
Making the audio connection. ............................................
.. 17
Making avideo connection
,........................................ 18
Selecting the proper
TV video input 18
Turning off the speakers
in your TV ........................................... .. 18
Connecting the system to power ,....................................
.. 19
Installing the remote control batteries
,...................... 20
Finishing the basic installation
21
Installing the TV on/off sensor 23
Reference 24
Using alternate video connectIons ............................................
.. 24
Connecting your
VCR to the system 25
Connecting your cable/satellite box to the system 26
Using Component video connections ......................................
.. 27
Connecting agame console 28
Connecting other components ...............................................
.. 29
Connecting record/playback equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Connecting other playback equipment
", , ,'............. 29
Using digital audio connections , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 30
Other jacks on the media center panel ,
,............ 31
Connecting an optional antenna extender ,.............................. .. 31
Connecting the optional IR emitter cable , ,.... 31
Data port for system backups , , , . . . . . . . .. 31
Serial data jack, , , , , . .. 31
Expanding your system to other rooms , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
How to decide what to add ., , , ,........... 32
How you make it
all work together " , , ,. 33
Accessories , ,
,............... 34
Limited warranty , ,.................................
.. 34
Contacting customer service .,..............................................
.. 34
Technical information , , ,..........
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Before you begin
Unpacking
Thank you for your purchase of a Bose® L1FESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. It will
serve as the center of your home theater, providing superior audio performance for music and
movies. There are four different systems, the
L1FESTYLE® 18 Series II, L1FESTYLE® 28
Series
11, L1FESTYLE® 38, and the L1FESTYLE® 48 systems. All include multiple room connec-
tions, most include the AdaptiQ® audio calibration system, and the
L1FESTYLE® 38, and
L1FESTYLE® 48 systems have the uMusic® intelligent playback system.
This
book shows you:
•The components included with your system and how
to set the system up. The pictures on
the next two pages will help you become familiar with each part of your system.
First you will set up the audio portion of the system.
You will find the best locations for your
media center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass® module.
You will identify and connect the
cables that are specific to each part of the system, the AM and
FM antennas, and the
power cords.
•
How to make abasic connection between your L1FESTYLE® system and your television,
which will allow you to see the on-screen menus.
Your Operating Guide offers information on other aspects
of the use of your system.
•How
to power up the system and optimize its sound for the component placement you
have selected
in your room.
•
How to connect other pieces of equipment, such as VCRs, cable or satellite boxes, DVD
changers, game consoles, and recording equipment,
to make an even more versatile home
theater system.
The instructions
in this section help you connect your system in your main room. However, if
you wish to extend your system's sound to other rooms, read the special considerations
in
"Expanding your system to other rooms" on page 32 before you make any connections.
Special indicator used in this book
Abox with dotted lines identifies parts which vary with different systems or in different
countries.
After unpacking your new system, save
all packing materials; they may be useful as asafe
way
to transport your system. If any part of your system is missing or appears damaged,
contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately, or contact Bose directly. Refer to the Bose
address list included
in the carton.
The drawings on these pages show the components
of several L1FESTYLE® DVD entertain-
ment systems. Your system will have one
of the three types of cube speakers shown.
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Rubberfootfor Jewel
Cube® speaker
Rubber feet for
Acoustimass module
Jewel
Cube® speaker
(L1FESTYLE® 48 system)
Media center
power supply
or
Acoustimass® module
Rubber feet for
cube speakers
or
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systems)
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Your system will have five of one type
of cube speaker:
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L1FESTYLE® 18, 28 L1FESTYLE® 38, 48
systems systems
Single cube speaker
(L1FESTYLE® 18Series II system)
Components of the
LIFESTYLE? DVD systems
Figure 1
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dual power cords
(US/Europe)
115/230 VAC
dual power cords
(US/Europe)
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Figure 2
Surround speaker cables
Front speaker
cables
Cables and accessories
included with your system
Cables and accessories
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AM loop antenna
Two component video adapters
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IR emitter cable
Batteries
Setup disc 1
Setup disc 2
ADAPTiQ@ audio calibration system
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on/off sensor
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for 220-240V
Isystems only
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J Note: You may need other cables and adapters to complete your home theater setup_ For
example,
if you intend to use, and your TV supports the progressive scan feature, you will
need three component video cables long enough
to reach from your media centercomponent
video adapter
to your TV
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Placing your speakers
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio
atmosphere of ahome theater.
You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the
speakers
to produce the sound most pleasing to you.
ACAUTION: Choose astable andlevel surface for each speaker. Vibration can cause speakers
to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highlypolished wood. If you
place the center speaker on top
of the television, for example, be sure to attach the supplied
rubber feet
to the bottom of that speaker. To obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose® cus-
tomer service. Refer to the Bose address list included with
your system.
J Note: Do notplace acube or cube array speakeron its side, as this diminishes performance.
Left and right front speaker placement
To best match sound and picture, the left and right front speakers should be placed at the
edge of the
TV picture (Figure 3).
•Place each speaker up to 3feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen and line them up with
the center of the TV screen.
Bose recommends amaximum distance
of 3feet (1 m) from the edge of the TV screen so
that the sound does not become
too separated from the picture. You may wish to vary this
distance based on room conditions and personal preference. The front cables allow the
speakers to be placed up to 20 feet
(6.1 m) from the Acoustimass® module.
•Rotate the
top cube of each speaker array (or the single cube speaker) toward the wall or in
another direction to create reflected sound. See the illustration of reflected sound patterns
in Figure 4on page 9.
Figure 3
Recommended speaker
locations
Right
front
JNote: If the center, left, or right frontspeakers will be in abookcase unit, be sure to place them
at the front edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosedspace can change the tonal
quality
of the sound.
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Figure 4
Cube speaker array place-
ment and reflection rays
Acoustimass®
--+-- module
Figure 5
Single cube speakerplace-
ment
and reflection rays Acoustimass
module
Center speaker placement
The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the center of the picture. The
center speaker cable allows up
to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.
1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the
closest convenient location.
2. Align the speaker with the front
of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
l' Note: If placed on top of the TV, attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom of the center
speaker.
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Surround speaker placement
The rear surround speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back
half ofyour room. Direct both cubes ofthe speaker array (or your single cube speaker) away from
the listeners so that they cannot pinpoint the exact location of the sound source. The surround
cables allow up to
50 feet (15.2 m) distance from the Acoustimass® module.
1. Place the speakers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible.
2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to reflect sound off one or more surfaces.
The longer the path from the speaker to your
ear, the better. Do not direct the sound straight
at the listener.
J Note: Bose offers avariety of speakermounting accessories, including stands and wall brack-
ets.
For furtherinformation, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose® dealer or visit
www.bose.com.
To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included with your system.
Acoustimass module placement
J Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the Acoustimass module is notalreadyprinted on
your Product Registration card, now is agoodtime to record it there andin the space provided
on page 3 of this guide.
Follow these guidelines to select alocation
for the Acoustimass module:
•Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall as the
TV, or at the same end of the
room as the front speakers (refer to Figure
4).
J Note: To avoid interference with the TVpicture, place the Acoustimass module at least
18 inches (45 em) from the TV Move it further if you still notice interference.
•Place the Acoustimass module so that the grille with the Bose logo faces the room or
IS
perpendicular to the wall. This prevents blocking the sound output or creating too much
bass.
•For best bass performance,
DO NOT place the Acoustimass module at equal distances
from any two walls or centered between the floor and ceiling.
•For convenience, you may want to slide the Acoustimass module under atable or behind a
cabinet. However,
DO NOT allow furniture or drapes to block its ventilation openings.
A. CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK the slots on the endthe module, which provide ventilation for the
built-in electronic circuitry.
•Place the Acoustimass module within reach
of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and
an AC power (maIns) outlet.
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Figure 6
Right and wrong place-
ments for the Acoustimass
module
•Put any side of the Acoustimass® module on the floor.
DO NOT stand it on either end (Figure 6).
BEST
For best ventilation,
stand it on the narrow
side with the connectors
facing the floor.
ALTERNATE
Or, place it on one of
the two broad sides.
Ventilation openings
DO NOT
stand the module
on its slightly curved
back end, which can
cause it
to tip over.
DO NOT
stand the module on
its front grille end. The
weight
of the module
can damage the grille.
•Once you have selected aposition for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
near the corners
of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and pro-
tection from scratches.
it.. CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not ashort-term risk to your
video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should notstore tapes
directly on
or near the Acoustimass module.
Placing your media center
J Note: If the serial number on the bottom of the media center is notalreadyprinted on your
Product Registration card, now is a good time to record it there and in the space provided on
page 3
of this guide.
J Note: Sending in the product registration card, included with your system, is very important if
you want to receive software updates. Be sure to fill out the card and mail it to Bose.
Select alocation for the media center, keeping in mind the following guidelines:
•
Do not block the front of the media center. Allow enough room to lift up the front cover and
open the CD/OVO tray. Also, be sure you have aclear view
of the display window on the
front of the media center (Figure 7).
•Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for
easy cable connections. If you need additional audio
or video cables to connect your com-
ponents, see your dealer or call Bose® customer service. Refer to the Bose address list
included with your system.
•Place the media center within 30 feet
(9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the length of the
audio input cable).
J Note: For convenience, until your system is completely installed, you may wish to place the
media center where you have easy access
to its rear connection panel.
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Figure 7
Front features of the media
center
Front door- Makesure you have
enough room to lift this door.
\
Disc tray -Make sure nothing blocks this
CO/OVD tray
as it slides open.
Display window -Make sure you can see
this information while using your system.
®
The IR Emitter, which enables certain
remote control operation,
is located here.
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass® module
ACAUTION: Before you make anyconnections, be sure that the media center, the Acoustimass
module,
and any additional equipment are not connected to AC power.
Your system may have Jewel
Cube® speakers (image Aon the left), which use aplug-in cable
connect, or cube array or single cube speakers (images 8and Crespectively,) which use a
two-wire cable.
L1FESTYLE® DVD systems include five speakers.
Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers
) Note: If your system has cube or cube array speakers, foJ/ow the instructions in "Making the
two-wire connections for cube
or cube arrayspeakers" on page 13.
The positive and negative wIres of the plug-in cable are properly oriented for polarity and the
plug
is designed to fit only one way into the jack.
1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location:
•Front speaker cables have blue RCA connectors on one end and speaker plugs at the
other end with L(left), R(right), or C(center) markings.
•Surround speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end and speaker plugs
at the other end with L(left) or R(right) markings.
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Figure 8
Making the plug-in cable
connection
2. Insert the speaker plug of each cable fully into the jack on the rear of one of the five
speakers. The raised part on the plug slips into anotch at the
top of the jack.
3.
Connect the RCA connector at the other end of each cable to the corresponding jack on
the Acoustimass@ module (Figure 10 on page 14).
•Blue connectors
go into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.
•Orange connectors
go into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.
Making the two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers
; Note: The surround speakercables are joined together for yourconvenience, providing an
easy-to-use cable for connecting the surround speakers.
To run the cables in different direc-
tions from the Acoustimass module, simplypull apart the cables
as needed.
; Note: To lengthen the speakercables, use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18-
gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and -to -). To purchase extension cables, see your
dealer or electronics store, or call Bose® customerservice. Refer to the Bose address list
included with
your system.
In Figure 9, the wire marked with ared collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative (-).
These wires match the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the
back of each
speaker.
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. Ared collar on each +wire is labeled
LEFT,
RIGHT, or CENTER.
•Surround speaker cables have orange connectors at one end, with L(left) or R(right)
molded into the connectors. Ared collar on each +wire is labeled
LEFT or RIGHT.
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Figure 9
Connecting the two-wire
cable to cube speakers
2. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching
speaker.
•Press the terminal tab
on the back of the speaker and insert the marked wire (+) into the
red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the black terminal.
•Release the tab
to secure the wire. Repeat this step for each of the five speakers.
Left, Right, or Center
printed on the red
collar on
(+) wire
3. Connect each cable to the corresponding jack on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 10).
•Plug the blue connectors into the matching left front, center, and right front jacks.
•Plug the orange connectors into the matching left surround and right surround jacks.
Figure 10
Speaker connections to the
Acoustimass module Left Front speakers
Center Right Surround speakers
Left Right
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Acoustimass module connector panel
)Note: You mayfind it more convenient to place the Acoustimass module upside down while
making connections. When done, place it on
any of its sides but not on either end or top.

Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the media center
Connect the Acoustimass module to the media center with the audio input cable (Figure 11).
) Note: Be sure that each connector is fully inserted into each jack.
1. You may find it easier to insert the power adapter cord into the media center first. Do not
plug the other end into an AC (mains) power outlet until all connections are completed.
2. Plug the small black multi-pin connector (flat side up) into the Speakers jack labeled
"Main" on the back of the media center.
3. Insert the telephone-style RJ-45 connector on the other end of the audio input cable into
the Audio INPUT
jack on the Acoustimass module. When properly inserted, it locks in
place.
)
Note: An antenna is built into the media center power cord; be sure to unwrap the power
cord for the best remote control operation (Figure 11).
)
Note: Refer to "Expanding your system to other rooms" on page 32 for information on con-
necting asecond room.
Figure 11
Acoustimass connection to
media center
Media center connector panel
Note: When fully inserted into the jack, the connector
locks in place.
To release the cable connector, press
the
tab.
A CAUTION: Do notplace strain on the audio input cable, especially on the connection to the
Acoustimass module. Excessive strain on the cable
may cause damage to the connection at
the Acoustimass module. When disconnecting the cable from the Acoustimass module, be
sure to press the tab on the connector.
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Connecting the antennas
You should connect the additional AM and FM antennas, included with your system, to the
rear panel
of the media center (Figure 12).
FM dipole antenna lead
AM antenna lead
Figure 12
Connections for the AM
and FM antennas
J Note: The FM jack (75 ohm) can be used with an outdoor antenna. To do this, consult aqual-
ified installer. Follow allsafety instructions supplied with the antenna.
A. CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect atelevision cable to the FM antenna jack.
Connecting the FM antenna
Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna jack. Spread out the
antenna arms. Change the orientation of the antenna arms
to get optimum FM reception.
Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible.
Connecting the AM antenna
J Note: To mount the AM antenna on a wall, follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna.
1. Plug the connector on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna jack.
2. Stand the loop antenna on the base, following the instructions enclosed with the AM
antenna.
3. Move the AM loop antenna as far as possible, at least 20 inches (50 cm), from the media
center, and at least 2feet
(60 cm) from the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with the
orientation
of the loop for optimum AM reception.
J Note: AM radio reception maybe adverselyaffected by your television. Forbest AM recep-
tion, turn the television off.
Connecting to a cable radio provider
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your
home. This connection
is made to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media cen-
ter.
To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
J Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes asignal splitterso that only the FM
radio band, not the cable TV band,
is received by the media center. If necessary, contact a
qualified installer.
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Connecting your TV to the system
The instructions below show basic connections to the media center and TV. This simple set of
connections will allow you to use your system quickly. Later in this guide you will find other
options for connecting additional components to your system.
Making the audio connection
Using the supplied stereo audio cable, connect the left (L) and right (R) audio outputs on the
rear panel
of your TV to the Audio IN TV Land Ron the media center rear panel (Figure 12).
•If
the TV has both fixed (FIX) and variable (VAR) outputs, use the ones for fixed output. If the
setup menu for your TV allows, select Fixed in that menu.
•If you have adigital
TV, you may connect adigital audio cable as well. This may either be a
single coaxial cable with RCA connectors on each end,
or an optical cable, which has a
unique snap fit
connector on each end.
)
Note: It is important to provide the analog connection along with the digital, to prevent aloss
of sound caused by any temporary degradation of the digital signal.
) Note: On the TV, be sure to notice which Video IN jack is used. In the example below, the
media center Video
OUT is connected to the VIDEO 1input on the TV. In this case, use your
TV remote control
to select VIDEO 1 to view DVDs and see LIFESTYLE? system menus.
Figure
13
Composite video
connection TV Cable
TV, Satellite,
or Antenna cable
The connection panel on
your TV
may look different.
It may have fewer Video IN
connections
This audio connection allows
your TV
to send sound to your I
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Component video con-
p, nections are explained
later
in this guide
p,
RThis video connection
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and see system menus
Media Center
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