Bose Lifestyle Music Center User manual

Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
LIFESTYLE®DVD
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
WITH THE VS-2 VIDEO ENHANCER
©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM314478 Rev.00
LIFESTYLE®DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS WITH THE VS-2 VIDEO ENHANCER
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Bose®LIFESTYLE®DVD
home entertainment system. This elegant and easy-to-
use system delivers superior performance for both
music and video program content.
With its many innovations, this system includes the
VS-2 video enhancer that provides HDMITM video
connectivity and convenient video switching.
Among the advanced features you can discover:
• HDMI video inputs and output to your TV
• Automatic video switching provided by the VS-2
video enhancer
• Proprietary ADAPTiQ®audio calibration system that
tailors system audio for optimal performance in the
room where your system is located
• Expansion capabilities that let you add to your
system in up to 13 other rooms
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Simplifying your setup
The detailed instructions that follow will guide you to:
• Set up the system where you want it.
• Connect all of its part.
• Make the right choice for connecting to your TV.
• Add external audio or video devices to the system.
• Custom tailor the sound to the profile of your room.
• Turn on and try out the system features and controls.
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your system and save all of the
packing materials for safely shipping or transporting
the product.
If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it.
Notify Bose or your authorized Bose®dealer
immediately.
For Bose®contact information, refer to the address
sheet included in the carton.
Note: While unpacking, you can locate the system serial
numbers easily. Look on the bottom of the media center
and the VS-2 and near the connection panel on the
Acoustimass®module.
For future reference, we suggest that you record those
numbers in the space provided at the front of this book,
on page iii.
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Included parts
As you unpack the carton, you can check to be sure it includes these parts.
❏Media center ❏VS-2
video enhancer
❏Jewel Cube®.
speakers
❏Direct/Reflecting®
speakers
❏ADAPTiQ®audio
calibration system
❏Remote control ❏Acoustimass®
module
❏Audio input cable ❏VS-2 cable ❏SCART adapter
(for Europe only)
❏Remote control
batteries
❏Acoustimass®
module rubber feet
❏Speaker
rubber feet
❏Power supply ❏2 AC power cords
LIFESTYLE®35/48 OR
(4) (1)
LIFESTYLE®28/38
(4) (1)
OR
LIFESTYLE®
38/48 28/35
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❏Right
speaker cable
❏Center
speaker cable
❏Left
speaker cable
❏Right Rear
speaker cable
❏Left Rear
speaker cable
❏HDMI™ cable ❏Component video
cable
❏S-Video cable ❏Composite cable ❏Stereo audio
cable
❏FM antenna ❏AM antenna ❏TV on/off sensor ❏IR emitter cable ❏Optical audio
cable
Light Blue
Brown
White
Purple
Light Green
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SYSTEM SETUP
Choosing locations
for the system
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What you need to use:
Media center
VS-2 video
enhancer
5 Jewel Cube®speakers
OR
5 Direct/Reflecting®speakers
Acoustimass
module
Center speaker
rubber feet
Acoustimass®module
rubber feet
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Arranging the system around
your room
For convenience in setting up your speakers, Bose
offers floor stands, table stands, and wall brackets. For
the rear speakers, we also offer a wireless connect kit.
To get further information or to order accessories, call
your Bose dealer. Or to contact Bose directly, refer to
the address list provided in the carton.
The images that follow show the speakers placed
without the use of brackets or stands.
Positioning the front and center
speakers
These three front speakers center the dialogue and
create a broad stage of sound that matches what you
see on screen.
1. Attach the provided rubber feet
to the center speaker if it sits on
a surface like a shelf, a table, or
the TV.
2. Place the center speaker in a horizontal position on
a stable and level surface.
It can go above or below your TV.
3. Place one vertical speaker to the
left and one to the right of the TV.
Keep these left and right speakers within 3 ft (1 m)
of the TV screen, so the sound and picture work
together.
At the front of your room:
Make sure:
• Any speakers placed on a shelf are near the front
edge of the shelf.
Placing them farther back can change the tonal
quality of the sound.
Front speakers
LeftCenterRight
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Positioning the rear speakers
These two speakers perform at the back of the room to
provide lifelike surround sound when it is needed for
special effects.
Toward the rear of your room:
1. Place one speaker to the left and
the other to the right of the viewers
and facing the front of the room.
Keep these two speakers as far
from the viewers as is practical.
2. Position each speaker at ear height (when seated)
or higher, if possible.
Make sure:
• To aim the speakers away from the listeners so the
source of the sound is not obvious.
• To rotate the top of all four of the vertical
speakers that are at the front and rear of
the room.
This helps create the lifelike sound your
system is designed to provide.
Note:
During placement, you may discover that you need
additional cables, which are available from your local
Bose dealer.
If you prefer to contact Bose directly, refer to the address
list provided in the carton, or visit Bose on the web at:
www.Bose.com.
Rearspeakers
LeftRight
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Arranging the media center and VS-2
Keep both the media center and VS-2 video enhancer
positioned for easy access in making connections.
When the connections are complete, you can move the
two units into final position.
With the VS-2 close to (behind) the media center:
1. Place the media center
on a flat, stable surface.
Allow space to lift the
front cover and open the
disc tray on the media
center. Also avoid
obstructions that block
your view of the front
display window.
2. Position the VS-2 behind
the media center – on
the floor, on an entertain-
ment center shelf, or
mounted to the wall.
Make sure:
• The VS-2 and the media center are within 6 ft (1.8 m)
of each other.
• An AC power (mains) outlet is within 10 ft (3 m) of the
VS-2.
• The video cables from other devices (cable/satellite
box, DVR, VCR, or other) can reach the VS-2.
• The audio cables from these devices can reach the
media center.
Mediacenter
Space for
other devices
VS-2
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Positioning the Acoustimass®module
This speaker produces the deep bass sounds that
make you feel – not just hear – the on-screen action.
1. Attach the
four self-
adhesive
rubber feet
to the bottom
surface of the
module.
These pro-
vide stability
and protect both the floor and the module.
Note: You may want to keep the module temporarily
standing on a side or upside down so you can make the
connections easily. When the connections are completed,
place the module in the location and position you have
chosen.
2. Place the module at the same end of the room as
your TV and the three front speakers.
You can place one side against a wall or position
the front facing into the room, NOT into a wall or
corner.
Avoid placing the module midway between two
walls or between the floor and ceiling.
Keep the module at least 18 in (.5 m) from your TV
to prevent interference and several feet (.8 m) from
audio or video tapes to prevent magnetic damage
to them.
3. Set the module on a side or the bottom surface,
but NOT standing on either end.
You can slide it behind a sofa or chair, under a
table, or behind drapes.
CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation openings on the
front and rear of the module.
Acoustimass
module
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Ways to prevent ventilation blocking:
• Stand the module upright (BEST) or on a side
(ALTERNATE).
• DO NOT stand the module on either end.
• Place the module where the rear vents are open to air
flow.
Make sure:
• The module is NOT in an enclosure, on a bed or sofa,
or on a surface that can block the ventilation
openings.
• All speaker cables and the audio input cable from the
module can reach the rear of the module.
• An AC power (mains) outlet is within 10 ft (3 m) of the
module.
Rear of the
Acoustimass®
module
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Looking over your finished placement
1. Check the overall arrangement of your system
components.
The speaker positions around the room should
follow a pattern similar to the one shown here.
Note: If you are using accessory stands or brackets with
the speakers, now is the time to follow the assembly
instructions for setting them up. The instructions include
how to wire and attach the speakers to your accessory.
2. Continue with on the next page to begin
connecting the system.
Left Center Right
Left rear Right rear
Acoustimass®
module
TV
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COMPLETE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
What you need to use:
Jewel Cube®speakers
Direct Reflecting®speakers
Acoustimass®
module
Front speaker cables
OR
Purple
Brown White Light green
Rearspeakercables
Connecting speaker cables
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White to L
Brown to C
Light blue to R
Purple to RR
Left
speaker
(L)
Right
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
(C)
Right
rear
speaker
(RR)
Left
rear
speaker
(LR)
Light green to LR
Connecting all of the speakers
1. Locate the connection panel on the lower rear of
the Acoustimass®module.
2. Match the color on each connector to the speaker
cable plug of the same color and insert the plug
into the matching connector.
3. Notice the letters that identify the position of the
speakers in the room view on the right.
Colored
connectors
4. Route each cable from the Acoustimass module to
the proper speaker as shown.
Use the color on the plug that is inserted into the
module as your guide.
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5. Use the letters L, C, R, LR, or RR marked on the
speaker end of each cable to verify which speaker
it connects to.
6. Connect this end to your speaker as follows.
For a Jewel Cube®speaker:
a. Hold the plug so the small key is on top.
b. Insert the plug firmly into the connector on the
rear of the speaker.
c. Repeat this process with the remaining four
cables.
For a Direct/Reflecting®speaker:
a. Press the tab on the rear of the speaker to
expose the two connectors.
b. Insert the wire that has a red band into the red
connector marked +.
c. Insert the other wire into the connector that is
marked –.
d. Release the connector tab.
e. Repeat this process with the remaining four
cables.
7. Continue with on the next page to begin
connecting the media center.
Key
R
Red +
Red R
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1. Choose the AC power cord.
CAUTION: Do not plug the power cord into an AC
(mains) outlet until all connections to the system are
completed.
2. Locate the connector labeled AC Power on the
Acoustimass module connection panel.
What you need to use:
Acoustimass®
module
Media
center
Audio
input cable
AC Power
cord
Arrow
Connecting
the module
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3. Insert the appropriate plug on the power cord into
the connector on the module.
4. Place the other end of the power cord near an
outlet, but do NOT plug it in at this time.
5. Choose the audio input cable that has an arrow on
the plug at each end.
CAUTION: Avoid putting strain on the plugs at either
end of the audio input cable. Pulling on the cable or
compressing it exerts excessive strain and can cause
damage.
6. Locate the connector labeled Media Center on the
Acoustimass®module connection panel.
Arrow
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7. Insert the Audio input cable plug into this connec-
tor on the module.
Be sure the arrow on the flat side of the plug faces
the inner edge of the module.
All cables are now connected to the module. This
is a good opportunity to set the module upright or
on a side and move it into final position in your
room.
8. Locate the two connectors labeled Speakers on
the rear of the media center.
9. Insert the remaining plug on the audio input cable
into the top connector labeled Main.
Be sure that the arrow on the flat side of the plug is
facing up as you insert the plug.
10. Continue with on the next page for connections
to the VS-2 video enhancer.
Inner
edge Arrow
Arrow
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1. Choose the power supply and power cord.
CAUTION: Do not plug the power cord into an AC
(mains) power outlet until all connections to the system
are completed.
What you need to use:
VS-2 video enhancer
VS-2 cable
Media center
AC power cord
Power supply
Small end
Connecting
the media center
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2. Plug the small end of the AC power cord into the
connector on the end of the DC power supply.
If you have a dual-voltage power supply:
MAKE SURE the voltage selection switch on the
bottom of the power supply is set properly for the
local power rating.
Check with local electrical authorities if you are not
sure of the appropriate power rating.
3. Place the other end of the power cord near an AC
power outlet, but do NOT plug it in at this time.
4. Locate the connector labeled DC POWER In on
one end of the VS-2 video enhancer.
5. Insert the power supply cable plug into the VS-2
connector.
Power
supply
cable
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