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1. Leave the switch unchanged so the E L expansion room receives a different audio 6789 6789 stream from the main room A Room code switches 6 7 8 and 9 must F ON M be unique to each new remote unless for 6789 6789 use in the main room A along with the primary remote ON ON For a PERSONAL music center Il you make these settings in a menu on the H o display screen 6789 6789 Protecting and caring for your 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 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 To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc use a soft lint free dry cloth Wipe in straight movements from the c
2. Encore TV E E In Stored source when used in conjunction with the number keys plays the tracks c E D oi from a specific stored CD of that number In Cable source makes a selection from the A list 3 AEN O In Stored source plays all the tracks if any assigned to the playlist Can be used Library DvD Menu B 1 iti i 1 b with additional play mode options like Encore O e gt O oyisi In Cable source makes a selection from the B list Q Wy O In Stored source skips from the track currently playing to the first track on the CD i Whole CD of origin and plays that CD from beginning to end In Cable source makes a selection from the C list b If your remote features the amp symbol above the Library button the four colored buttons at the bottom function as follows In Stored source queues up and plays other stored tracks that most closely match the style of the current track ido In Teletext mode selects the content labeled red In Stored source when used in conjunction with the number keys plays the tracks from a specific stored CD of that number In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled green e In Stored source plays all the tracks if any assigned to the playlist Playlist In Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled yellow 0000 Da zx O In Stored source skips from the track currently playing to the first track on the CD of origin and plays tha
3. System By tearing open the protective wrapping on this System you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this EULA In the event you disagree with any of the terms contained herein DO NOT UNWRAP THIS SYSTEM Return the sealed System to the Bose Corporation for a full refund Copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties protect the Technology contained within this System The Technology is being licensed not sold This EULA grants you the right to use the Technology only on this Bose System You may NOT transfer lend distribute prepare derivative works reverse engineer de compile or disassemble the Technology except and only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits such activity You agree that you will use the Technology and the System solely for your own personal non commercial use The Technology contains software that allows You to obtain vendor supplied music related information including name artist track and title information Data You may use Data only by means of the intended End User functions of the Technology You agree not to assign copy transfer or transmit such Data to any third party YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT DATA EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN You agree that your non exclusive license to use the Technology will terminate if you violate these restrictions If your license terminates you agree to cease any and all u
4. 2 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 control Or press the CD DVD FM AM TV CBL SAT or AUX remote button This turns on the system and selects the source at the same time Use the Stored button this way too after you have stored music on your LIFESTYLE system To use your system with the TV and other components review the reminders below They are provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly To turn on the TV or other external components 1 Turn on the system 2 Press the remote control button for the source you want 3 Turn on the source as needed You can use your LIFESTYLE remote to control the above functions as soon as you set it to operate the TV and other components To watch a DVD Your installation choices may require additional activation settings as indicated below e Getting an image to appear on the TV screen Besure to select the proper video input on your TV consistent with the video input that the media center connects to on the back of the TV Use the LIFESTYLE remote control Input button just below the TV source button If you have a TV that supports component or progressive scan The tips below apply only if you have made a component connection betwee
5. SYSTEM OPERATION Figure 8 Location of the headphone jack on the media center 24 d Note Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment to that number To remove a station preset 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 On the remote control press and hold the preset number button s you choose to re assign to that station Using the headphone jack For private listening you can connect headphones to the jack which is located on the right side of the media center Figure 8 Media center views Right side view Front view d Note Connecting headphones mutes all main room speakers Using the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE system automatically in 10 to 90 minutes depending on the time you select You can do this in the Settings menu for any source that is selected Note If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 48 In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen move around and make changes C by using the selection buttons SYSTEM OPERATION To set the timer On bot
6. Train your preset If you hear a piece you don t like or are not in the mood for Channel e Move on by pressing Ca seek 251 OF outer The system begins to play the next track notes that you may not be in the mood for this one now and prepares to learn more e Press the rating button if the track playing is just not right for this preset The system logs your strongly negative response and moves to another track immediately If a track stands out as a real favorite Press the rating button The system logs your response as positive and continues playing the track You are likely to hear more music from that artist and album sooner than some others If you want to train your preset more quickly Press Library so you can look through music stored on the system and rate it by genre artist track or entire CD Note For details on using the Music Library refer to Check in at your Music Library on page 19 Use the Playlist to line up tracks for play The system includes a ready to use playlist so you can line up specific tracks in the order you choose and play them on command d Note If you simply want music to set a certain ambiance you may find it easier to choose a preset and let the system do the selecting The playlist can be useful when you want a very specific type of music your holiday favorites for example You can also use it when you want certain tracks to play in a specific order To add m
7. below Replacing the remote control batteries Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced Alkaline batteries are recommended 1 Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote Figure 25 2 Insert four AAA or IEC LR3 1 5V batteries or the equivalent as shown Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place AAA batteries 4 Battery a compartment Pd Battery compartment x cover Changing remote control switch settings 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 steps that follow Using the remote control 1 Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 26 on page 53 2 Move one or more of switches 1 2 3 or 4 in the opposite direction from its current setting Use a paper clip ball point pen or similar object gt Note DO NOT change any other switch settings Moving other switches may disable your remote control 3 Replace the battery cover REFERENCE Figure 26 Miniature switches on the Primary remote are set for use in the Main
8. Delete CD Requires confirmation Then removes all information related to this CD and displays information for another CD CD Playback Automatic Tracks play in order randomly or individually as determined by Link all tracks Don t link all tracks the style of play selected e g Shuffle uMusic Whole CD Tracks play together and in order only Tracks do not always play in order and together 33 Usina 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 Artist No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen File Artist As No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Editing will overwrite artist data May reflect any edits made to artist Track No default specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen May require pressing Enter to see the options Track Action Edit Delete track Selection of this item brings up an editing screen Requires confirmation Then removes all information re
9. Changing remote control switch settings on page 52 Radio does not work Make sure antennas are connected properly Move AM antenna at least 20 inches 50 cm from the media center Adjust antenna position to improve reception Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position Move antennas farther from media center TV or other electronic equipment Select another station You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations The disc does not play After pressing the CD DVD button wait a few seconds before pressing Play Make sure the disc is properly inserted label side up Eject the disc and try loading it again The CD may be dirty See Cleaning discs on page 55 Try another CD The CD may be defective or not compatible See Clarifying some basics on page 5 57 REFERENCE Problem What to do A CD or DVD does not play correctly Check the disc for scratches fingerprints smears or dirt See Protecting and caring for your system on page 55 FM sound is distorted Adjust antenna position to reduce interference FM sound is noisy in surround mode Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers Select the 2 speaker mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise See Stored CDs settings options on page 45 Sound is distorted Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure Reduce the output level from
10. Not all DVDs offer the same features You can choose subtitles only if the disc provides subtitle information Your remote control options When you want to Press Pause a DVD movie Cu Resume play C again or C Stop a DVD movie Cm Then gt to resume play where the movie stopped Or m twice to stop and reset Then gt to restart at the beginning of the DVD Skip to the next chapter Ena up chat Skip to the previous chapter Channel down twice chapter Repeat a chapter ds while the chapter you want to repeat plays Search backward or forward Ges sex gt for the motion rate control bar to appear Press again to adjust the rate of the search and set the direction Select a different option offered on O to view the menu shown at the beginning of the the DVD vo Mes DVD Use the left right up or down arrows to reach the menu item you want and press Enter to make that selection To repeat a segment of the DVD that is playing To replay a segment of the DVD several times you can choose the AB repeat option in the TV Settings menu as follows AB 1 Press Setting and move down the list of options until you reach the AB icon 2 Press Enter to activate this selection The letters a b appear in a highlighted box to the right of the menu list 3 Press Enter at a point in the DVD where you want to begin or end the segment The a changes to A confirming your action 4 Move backw
11. under Media Center This reverses all changes you have made in both the Settings or System menus Instead of making this overall change you can note the default setting listed on the pages that follow then re select that setting in any of the sources 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 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Features Set to Options Setting effect a uMusic Preset 1 or last selected 1 through 9 Varies with selection of a different preset number using the remote control or names gt Play mode uMusic Adjusts automatically as play mode or preset A Indicator Library Encore Selections change CD Playlist Not adjustable in the Settings menu Whole CD Shuffle Repeat Ea 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume sz 5 to 5 as Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume a 4 5 to 5 Q Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected pm 10 90 time elapses CD settings options To see the CD Settings menu you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the Source Features Set to Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing Vj S Surround 0 Estab
12. 100 120V 50 60Hz 350W International 220 240V 50 60Hz 350W Dual voltage 100 120 220 240V 50 60Hz 350W Media center inputs AUX 2Vrms maximum CBL SAT 2Vrms maximum VCR 2Vrms maximum TV 2Vrms maximum DIGITAL SPDIF 1 each for TV VCR TAPE and AUX COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL format 1Vp p with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y OPTICAL INPUT SPDIF digital mapped to input FM ANTENNA 750 AM ANTENNA 12uH TV SENSOR Scan frequency sensing Media center outputs SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2 Variable audio user selectable AUDIO OUT L and R fixed audio 2 Vrms maximum DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT SPDIF 15 to 21 dom COMPOSITE VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync 750 S VIDEO Luminance 1Vp p Chrominance 0 3Vp p COMPONENT VIDEO NTSC or PAL 1Vp p with sync on Y Media center dimensions Media center finish 15 8 W x 11 0 D x 3 5 H Brushed aluminum 40 1 cm x 27 9 cm x 8 9 cm Media center weight Remote control range 8 2 Ib 3 7 kg 65 ft 20 m 59 REFERENCE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 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
13. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SYSTEM CONTROLS SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES USING SYSTEM MENUS CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY REFERENCE INTRODUCTION 5 Welcome sa saga and Rd RED a EE eM Bln a a eg tie er E Ed aua 5 Introducing the uMusic intelligent playback system 0 0 0000 cee 5 For a detailed explanation 00 00 eee 5 Clarifying SOMe DASICS saias dis ee hea Da be Pe A a E Ae Se oix 5 Types of discs you can use with this system 0 0 ett 5 Check DVDs for region number compatibility ce III 5 Audio and video terms defined 0 2 00 cee ee eee m m Iren 6 SYSTEM CONTROLS 8 Remote control buttons sss mr bea de ede Had RU REG e Ru Va eae ena Gee Rr Y e ERE E a 8 Getting strong remote control range and response 0 0 tees 11 Media center ulis aces TERI QN a oa cae ik RES ale Wee EE EG AD Ea a me dg Dre delete le aes oie 12 Gontrols 322400 ue ed KOTE Gong detent nel xe dota baw Si deed ERU Da a Co wig Rx atl e pp Cop RI UR 12 Display window 2x igtes bee rag asia bs Wevbedaeane ne plus gaat eee eee rE pede E a vale E PNE ete 13 SYSTEM OPERATION 14 Initial pointers to get you started 2 nents 14 To turrion your System oie sue Nei RR RR P Eon e dee ROSE RO We gh AGNI Gen Weare SURE a OUR 14 To turn on the TV or other external components 000 err 14 To watch a DYD sua ede dii ue ox te teat ae tee se ES IS NU defe eal eget d
14. Compensation 0 Normal high frequency reproduction 14 to 14 Decreased or increased high frequency reproduction 9 to 6 Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration Audio Processing Automatic Standard Bose processing applies Movie EQ Range Compres User Adjustable Allows you to make adjustments to the options specific to each sion Mono Decoding sound source after pressing the Settings button while playing any internal or external system sound source TV Analog Input Level Normal Standard signal level loudness TV Digital Input Level 6 3 3 6 Decreases or increases signal level VCR Analog Input Level VCR Digital Input Level CBL SAT Analog Input Level CBL SAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level adjustable to match the levels of other components d Note You may want to adjust the inputs for each external component to match the system s internal FM and CD levels 36 Usina SYSTEM MENUS ADAPTiQ Off No ADAPTiQ audio calibration performed On Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2 Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments when this selection is followed within 5 seconds by pressing the Erase button on the media center control panel Expansion Protocol Bose link Communicates only with Bose link compatible products in other Change this only if instructed areas or rooms of your house in the owner s guide s
15. THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND BOSE AND SUPERCEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT ORAL OR WRITTEN AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT 60 Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U S copyright laws as unpublished works They are confidential and proprietary to Dolby Laboratories Their reproduction or disclosure in whole or in part or the production of derivative works therefrom without the express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited Copyright 1992 1996 by Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporat
16. ace EE e RAPOSO ce eevee an ee 24 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components 0000 cee eects Setting the remote to control each component cicciciccic tee FORA CONTO s soupe sad ete ts e entire CO a as xi E e ene do acne SG AA iB Gh a aly Ea Basie Reeth a a For cable satellite control cclclllll hr nnn For VCR or other video recorder control ccciiiiilccic rh For AUX Control xao ss rs eins VERS oa es O gts See O pa E CE AE eo SA engage A Assigning channel control to the TV Input device sslsleeeee eee UsING SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you canadjust ac caved neds a een ws bee MES pex E E euo EX Rob PE e wee its How to enter the System menu 0000 eee eee How to make changes zs ds ee eee a SO ks A ge ED Sede Stored CD Ooptlons z2 ome Boas Cah eee A Rea aves ing eb tane a See Bees qr Pots weed Gee Sais wee as Usingthe Edit Screen ssa sis ee Ba Aa eae cal ee LA ee RR ERR Atak E E Howto change the text 22a c2eukcee sd eee eg degen ne ee gas weed Re See BE ee be RE er ROCHE ng Audio options sa nee x beanie Mids bed Den hee inde pte ew ay haw dh Gein aap ee Bens does Video OptloDS zoa des reme ese da PEE ra oat RE IM Ee te aa Sag pate eugene D bok ie Bas Media center Options suh Se esa te he eee ERR E a SE RS NEUEN pala eee ms UR eee BME eats Remote control options seme xg we GE E wath ale nace er oe Rh CAII AR wi igi eS ew wand teed
17. give each one a name and press just one button on the remote to switch quickly from one to another Consider the benefits of reserving a preset for Different members of your family different roommates different generations For the preset selected both the number and its name if any appear on the media center display to help you keep the assignments straight Ay Note f several family members store their CD tracks on the system be sure each one has an assigned preset and uses that preset when listening Different listening times or frames of mind wake up workout weekends homework yard work craft work etc For smaller households it makes sense to change presets for differ ent activities during your day Just remember that no preset is locked into its assignment At any time you can completely clear the memory of a stored music preset and reassign it to another person or purpose It s strictly your choice And you are free to use one and only one preset forever if that s what you prefer Switch from one to another easily Pressing one or two buttons is all it takes f you are not yet in the uMusic system mode press the remote control Stored button to get there e While in the uMusic system mode press a number button from 1 to 9 to activate one of the presets Use the selection and rating buttons as you like With your preset selected do what you normally do while listening e Let the track play to its c
18. o RR 14 To adjust what you hear Or See isissssinaamna salas dai ga Ee ua RES RE R4 RR A RATE RUE ee no 15 To enjoy remarkable new LIFESTYLE system features llslseeleel ae 15 Enjoying your stored MUSIC sis ita pala d larg Ee Eie Re pe de RE Sa Reate Eae Ape UR ER ASA eed 15 Getting your music into the system eses ie meei dra raak ie EE E E ehm a a A 15 The basics of your uMusic intelligent playback system 0 00 tte 16 Your remote control options naana eannan eee 16 Making sure you hear what you like 0 eee tn 17 Set up presets for each listener right away 00 ee tee 17 Trairi your preseb i sivi A ua tee ee he ERAS ERRARE a Ms so ry 18 Use the Playlist to line up tracks for play 2 0 eens 18 Check in at your Music Library 0 0 00 ce eee 19 Using the other SOurCeS 6 2 sacras Oars amd ava a Hite EE eed LG DU SU ee DE oh ME Eden de 20 Playing a DYD as a o proa ERE bata oe ech Gale ems pex ue E hr dpa E E EY a 20 Using DVD parental controls i sies m nr Pas Free es PEGI ies ea ee xu Baye eben ees 22 Playing a CD snes crt tte xe Ri aoe avd bees gle cue SO a mega hd tee CR RO ERR e o Cn e ey 22 Using tHE radio i wba paia ara ida n EUER EE ele elk dhe es En ERR Re pede NEU NE E 23 Setting removing or reassigning radio station presets 0 0 eee 23 Using the headphone jack 00 cc eee 24 Using the sleep timer 2 sagas eee kamra a ceive
19. reactions And you don t need to worry that a response you make now will be stored permanently Your early choices and decisions are easily overridden if you like So don t hesitate to tell the system just what you think now Feel free to experiment and enjoy your musical mood Whatever that mood is letting it be known helps the system come closer and closer to playing exactly what you d choose if you still had to Tips for storing music e t is not necessary to have the system turned on while storing Begin storing your favorite CDs first for the best introductory taste of what the uMusic system can do t is not necessary to store CDs alphabetically PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY e 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 e Allow the system a little time to learn the choices you would make But don t worry this DJ is a fast learner e 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 Note For information on how to use the System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 32 For details on how to eliminate tracks refer to DVD settings options on page 46 Planning time to store your music Storing entails two actions placing the tracks from each CD in a holding area and processing the tracks for efficient
20. room A Using the media center 1 2 4 5 Lift the media center door and press the All Off button 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 m m Switches 1 4 down 0 0 0 0 current house code While holding the Enter button press any button on the remote control The media center displays the new house code which confirms its recognition of the new code NEW HOUSE CODE Switch 1 up 2 down 3 up and 4 down 1 0 1 0 new house code Release the Enter button The system remains off If you have additional remote controls change the switches to match those of the first remote control by following steps 1 3 above You do not need to repeat steps 4 5 Note To verify your system s house code press Enter while the system is off The display confirms the settings of switches 1 4 Switches 1 4 Other switches aS set at the factory Switch 5 determines which audio all switches down stream of two you hear For more information on streams refer to Setting up a second room with sound on page 54 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 For a Bose link remote in another room Switches 1 4 need to match those switch se
21. see if a new location provides better response If the batteries are not dead and your efforts to avoid dead spots are in vain you may need an antenna extender To contact Bose for more information or to order the extender refer to the address list included with the system 11 SYSTEM CONTROLS Media center Figure 1 Front view of the media center On Off Source Volume deb A All Off Enter v Open Close Erase Store ES 12 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 A 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 An IR infrared signal emitter located under the disc tray enables you to control other components using the LIFESTYLE remote Avoid blocking this emitter so its signal will have a clear path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room Front panel door lifts up Disc tray Controls Display window Headphone jack Pd IR emitter Controls Four of the media center control panel buttons provide similar control to buttons on the remote control The other five offer unique functionality On Off Turns the system on or
22. the selection and rating buttons as you like 2 eee Take advantage of the system intelligence 0 0 ccc RII II REFERENCE System MAINTENANCE oed BA ae DR IAS EM iad ERR EET SE cui dus Grae ee a F Replacing the remote control batteries 2 0 0 0 e n Changing remote control switch settings 0 2 0 m Setting up a second room with sound es siora arena aa an aaa Bose link compatible products make it easy snua ananuna ee Protecting and caring for your system sesiis area Troubleshooting ciu en repe RE a ad E a oe Phe aari Ea ce rar ee anaes igs Contacting Customer Service cairia rer aay EEDE EE EEEIEE ENEA hr rn Limited warranty agia ssa os E ak bee by DER Or E bowel ENS EEE Lg cR o ra a LAE OERE ier mM T Technical information a s ue ee ee ease ps wu glee eae ew aes Fawn aaley se cewed ges we Pul ira Fue END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT soddi canasta a a ne Ke a E e tee ee INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Bose LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system Through proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE system design this elegant and easy to use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming Introducing the uMusic intelligent playback system One innovative feature of your new home entertainment system a revolutionary advance ment unique to this Bose product is the uMusic intelligent playback system You may have seen a demonstration
23. to the Playlist O and hold while the selection is playing Playlist Hear your Playlist selections Playlist Make sure a track never plays y and select Stored CD Track Action Delete Track from system the menu As a convenient reminder of how to use this feature and what the specialized remote control buttons do use the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton d Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to Stored CD settings refer to Stored CDs settings options on page 45 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make these changes are available in How to change the settings on page 44 Making sure you hear what you like Enjoying the broad selection of your private music collection in powerful lifelike multi speaker performance is the primary benefit of your uMusic intelligent playback system Yet this system provides the means for you to narrow its selections to better satisfy the different facets of your personality Set up presets for each listener right away To get the very most from this sophisticated multi faceted feature you need to set up and use the stored music presets reserved for this purpose A stored music preset is where listening preferences for different people activities or moods get recorded over time Consider each one as a different station that you tune to so the system can listen and learn about your taste Note If severa
24. to the left Use the LIFESTYLE remote control up down left and right arrows to get CEN 1 Move down to the Erase bar 2 Press Enter to erase the last letter in the text line 3 Press Enter as often as needed to remove additional characters in the line To enter new text or add to existing text Letters appear to the right of existing text 1 Moveto a character and press Enter 2 Move to the next character and press Enter To place a space between words Spaces appear to the right of the last character in the text line 1 Move to Space bar and press Enter 2 Moveto a character and press Enter to begin the next word To capitalize a letter The first letter of a new line of text is automatically capitalized 1 Before typing the character move to the Shift bar and press Enter 2 Move to the character and press Enter 3 Move back to the Shift bar and press Enter before selecting a letter you do not want to capitalize To enter a number or symbol 1 Move to the number 2 at the left of the screen and press Enter 2 Select the number s you want in the same way you select characters 3 Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table To enter a non English special character 1 Move to the number 3 at the left of the screen and press Enter 2 Select the special character s you want in the same way you select other characters 3 Move to the number 1 at the left o
25. you want to Pause a CD Resume play of a paused CD Stop a CD Clear continuously scrolling track information for an MP3 CD only from the media center display Go to the next track Go to the beginning of the current track Go to a previous track Skip a track Scan a CD backward forward Randomly play CD tracks Cancel random play Press Cr Cn or C Cm Then gt to restart at the beginning of the CD O and hold until the display changes fo Repeat to resume display of the scrolling text Channel up Track Chapter 4 down Channel i after a track has played for several seconds v Track Chapter down Channel s TES Track once if no music is playing Pr y e twice if the music has begun Cee seek mr e seek G1 and hola On MP3 discs only this jumps to the beginning of a track e again SYSTEM OPERATION Repeat a track Repeat Repeat a CD is again Cancel repeat o 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 Changing stations When you want to Press Switc
26. 32 Follow the cable or satellite process below Turn on the cable or satellite box or other video device that is connected to the CBLe SAT Audio IN on the media center Turn on the TV and be sure to select the TV video input that is connected to the media center Using the LIFESTYLE remote control press CBL SAT and follow the steps below 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select CBL SAT Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand n the menu options on the left select CBL SAT Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand Press Enterto select the brand CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 3 Choose the device code e From the menu options on the left select CBL SAT Code Move right to select the first code e Press the CBLe SAT On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press the button again If the cable or satellite box turns off and on you have chosen the right code If not select another code and press the CBLe SAT On Off button two more times e When you have chosen the right code press Enter e Press System or Exitto 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 If you have both a cable and satellite box use AUX to connect the sec
27. IFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 32 Use the TV remote to turn on the TV Be sure to select the video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control 1 Press TV to select the TV source 2 Press System The System menu will appear on the TV screen Figure 10 3 Move across the properties to Remote Control to preview these menu options 4 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into that menu Remote Control Select your TV brand z E navigate g p select hv Figure 11 TV brand selection CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES 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 Enterto select the brand Remote Control TV brand Philips Select your TV brand Press and hold the arrow button to scroll faster EP a z pc KOLEC ELGE select A vd lt z Choose the TV code e In the list of options on the left select TV Code Move right to select the first code e Press the TV On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press that button again If the TV turns off and on you have chosen the right code If the TV does not turn off select another code and press TV 0n 0ff two more times When you have chosen the right code press Enter Set the TV to turn on automatically as needed This automatic fea
28. LIFESTYLE DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Operating Guide 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 A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture A 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE D CHARGE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK LECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU NO USER Se RUICABLE PARTS INSIDE L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR AUCUNE PIECE POUVANT ETRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN REPARATEUR COMPETENT These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE media center and Acoustimass module enclosures The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of N uninsulated dangerous voltage within the syst
29. OLLING 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 gt Note If your LIFESTYLE remote control has the symbol above the Library button it also has a record button Q near the bottom of the remote Use that button to set your VCR DVR to record For AUX control If you have a component connected to the AUX input on your media center you can set your LIFESTYLE remote to control it although on and off control is not an option If you do not have a component connected to AUX you can still control another device by selecting it from the list of AUX device choices Changer Satellite Cable DVR TV or VCR To exercise this control you must press the AUX source button first d Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page 32 Follow the AUX process below Turn on your component Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press AUX and continue 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select AUX Device Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing Enter 2 Iden
30. PAL European standard monitors Proper only for a TV that supports multiple formats NTSC and PAL Progressive Scan Off On Screen image repaints in standard style Screen image repaints in advanced style if available on the TV Media center options Figure 19 Preview of media center features o Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of media center features Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus e Media Center Select Media Center to adjust these system options Display Brightness Display Language Optical Source Digital Audio Output Tuner Spacing uMusic Preset Preset Action Restore Settings PAS LAS dernavigate g pselect b rd Default settings Active list of options Options Effect of this setting Display Brightness 4 Media center display lights with a midrange brightness 1 to 7 Darkens or lightens the media center display 7 brightest Display Language English Dansk Deutsch Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Svenska On screen display menus appear in the selected language Optical Source None TV VCR CBL SAT AUX No digital signal received via optical cable Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source D Note Choosing an optical source here restricts digital connec tions to optical only No digital co ax connection signal wil
31. Remove the CD and check for scratches which may slow the process or make it takes much longer than it should impossible to store all tracks Or if the CD needs cleaning refer to Cleaning discs on page 55 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 power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly seated uncoiled and extended to its full length If you are using a plasma screen TV make sure the media center power source is as far away from the TV as possible Move the remote or the media center a few feet to avoid an area of dead spots Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance With a plasma screen TV turned on the LIFESTYLE remote behaves erratically Momentarily disconnect the video cable composite S video or component and 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 System turns on by itself or behaves erratically Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby LIFESTYLE system See
32. Stored music library is selected Figure 3 Sleep Shows when the system is set to shut down automatically Settings Shows when the source Settings menu is selected Shuffle Shows when tracks from a CD Playlist or Library search are playing in random order Repeat Shows when the track playing is set to play again Disc Shows when a selected action applies to the tracks on a disc Track Shows when a selected action applies to one track only Storing Shows when CD tracks are storing 0 Lights briefly when a remote control command is received Figure 3 Library indicator identifies A f t S t stored music text on the display All artists Component system setup using the display The media center display provides access to the System settings required to activate a component video connection between the TV and media center and to select progressive scan D Note For detailed instructions on how to activate this feature in your Bose LIFESTYLE system refer to your Installation Guide When activation is completed you will see the proper results assuming e Your TV supports this feature and is set for it according to instructions in the owner s guide provided by the TV manufacturer e Your TV and media center are properly connected using the supplied component video adapter 13 SYSTEM OPERATION Initial pointers to get you started Scanning the following tips may prove worthwhile before using your system
33. a TV channel control device Selecting a remote control version Active list of options Default settings Options Effect of this setting TV Brand Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name TV Code Identifies the IR code that works with your TV CBL SAT Device Identifies which device is connected to the CBLe SAT input Cable Cable DVR Satellite Satellite DVR HDTV Tuner CBL SAT Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name CBL SAT Code Identifies the IR code that works with your CBLe SAT device 39 Usina SYSTEM MENUS VCR Device Identifies what type of device is connected to the VCR input VCR DVR Cable DVR Satellite DVR DVD DVD recorder DVD DVR TV DVD VCR Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name VCR Code Identifies the IR code that works with your VCR device AUX Device Identifies which type of device is connected to the AUX input CD Changer DVR DVD DVD Recorder DVD DVR HDTV TV TV DVD VCR Cable DVR Cable Satellite DVR Satellite TV AUX Brand Identifies the device brand for the LIFESTYLE remote to control Brand name AUX Code Identifies the IR code that works with your AUX device TV Control TV Determines which device changes channels when in TV source AUX VCR CBL SAT Remote Ver
34. ample D Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time pum 10 90 elapses 47 PRESENTING A NEw WAY TO PLAY What makes this LIFESTYLE system uniquely yours 48 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 You may have chosen your LIFESTYLE system because it captures these subtleties with a breakthrough new feature the uMusic intelligent playback system Enabled by proprietary Bose technology it transforms your system into a virtual DJ capable of playing a continuous stream of the music you most enjoy and adapting to your preferences as they change Not only does it store your personal CD collection but the uMusic intelligent playback system also provides a revolutionary new approach to hearing your music It offers immediate access and uninterrupted play so you can enjoy far more of your favorite music even the tracks you ve forgotten you own And as if it is listening along with you the system learns to play more and more of what you prefer for customized listening pleasure Underlying this new feature is the capacity to store all of the tracks from hundreds of your CDs in the system The actual quantity depends on the number and length of tracks on each CD Used as a personal m
35. and know how this new approach to storing and enjoying your own CDs adds listening pleasure with so little effort For a detailed explanation If you have never seen or heard how this new feature works we suggest you take a few minutes now to review Presenting a New Way to Play on page 48 With that insight you can better explore and exploit all this system has to offer Or you may refer to the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton Clarifying some basics You may consider yourself a dedicated audiophile or someone who simply loves music Regardless of your level of expertise the explanations that follow may prove helpful in under standing some of the terms and technologies associated with the advanced audio and video options available today Types of discs you can use with this system Your system is engineered to play the disc types listed below some of which are identified by corresponding logos SACD content if itis CD Regarding copy Audio CDs dise compatible protection including those with DTS Z Music and other CD R CD RW orcD RoM Video CDs VCDs fee content may be protected by interna MP3CDs created with DVD R DVD RW tional and domestic All tracks burned in a a ue single closed session Vi DVD he j i Video DVDs eme restrictions on use Use of 1509660 disc format including those with DTS and or reproduction Each file named with an including those with Dolby Plea
36. any external components connected to the media center No sound from TV CD DVD VCR or AUX Check the connections Make sure that component is turned on Refer to the component owner s manual 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 VCR cable satellite box or other external component Make sure correct codes are set See Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other compo nents 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 If you still cannot control your external components successfully you may need to connect the external IR emitter included with your system to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear panel of the media center See IR emitter cable as an option in your Installation Guide Your TV turns on and off unexpectedly Reposition the TV on off sensor on the back of your TV Or check the SCART connector if you use one Verify that the TV on off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under Video in the System menu TV screen goes dark or image flips repeatedly after making a change to a Video feature in System settings Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings following instructions in Co
37. ard or forward to the next point that defines the segment 5 Press Enter The b changes to B to confirm that you have defined the segment The repeat of that segment begins Repeat continues until you press the Enter or Stop button J Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to DVD settings options on page 46 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 43 21 SYSTEM OPERATION 22 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 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 40 Playing a CD gt Note Refer to Troubleshooting on page 56 if you have trouble with a password Press CD DVD to select the CD player If the system is off this will turn it on and begin playing a CD loaded in the disc tray To load a disc 1 On the media center lift the door and press Open Close to expose the disc tray 2 Insert the audio CD into the tray 3 On the media center press Open Close again to retract the disc tray Play begins automatically Your remote control options When
38. ave the menu Figure 13 Designating the TV as channel selector TV tuner Remote Control TV Control CBLISAT Choose the device that you have connected to the TV Audio IN jacks den navigate ie select EJ gt This gives you the cable sound to go with the cable program without changing to CBL SAT as the source selection You can also designate CBL SAT as the primary tuner to control your channel selection This is only a good choice if you use the TV exclusively as a video monitor 31 Using SYSTEM MENUS Properties that you can adjust Figure 14 System menu and preview of the DVD Lock feature 32 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 One example is the adjustments made so the remote control works with any components that are externally connected to the system How to enter the System menu By pressing the System button on the LIFESTYLE remote control you call up the System menu This menu appears on your TV screen only not on the media center display However if you do NOT see this menu e Make sure your TV is turned on Make sure to select the TV Video Input used to connect to t
39. d on select the proper TV video input for the media center Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control When the System menu appears on the TV screen 1 2 DOC Oh OU S Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections as shown on page 40 Press the down arrow or Enter to move into an active list of DVD Lock options noticeably different from the preview screen Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE remote to enter four digits into the password blanks Press Enter to register your choice Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them Select Lock Discs Rated Above Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and exit the selection list CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Quick adjustments as you watch or listen Figure 22 A sample of CD setting options as they appear on the media center display Figure 23 FM radio Settings menu on the TV screen with identify ing tags 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 Press one button and you get th
40. e 5 Bose proprietary decoding circuitry that provides five channel surround sound performance from varied media VHS tapes stereo CDs even mono TV programs YPbPr A component analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance components Also referred to as YUV or Y B Y R Y SYSTEM CONTROLS Remote control buttons 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 BOSE mama DOU O Library DvD Menu O e gt O Settings Guide O NU Q System Exit e 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 sw Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system of stored CD play and cancels other stored CD modes of play Turns the system on if it was off Selects the built in disc player as source Turns the system on if it was off Selects the built in FM AM radio tuner set to the station last selected Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on Turns the system on if it was off Selects an AUX source connected to the media center Turns the system on if it was off TV Selects the TV connected to the media center as source Turns the system on if it was off Input Selects different video inputs on the TV w
41. e Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western Europe Pan amp scan The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by cropping parts of the picture DVD video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan and scan widescreen video to a 4 3 ratio PCM An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation A common form of digital audio signal Progressive Scan A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass and refreshes the TV image 30x sec Not compatible with all video displays PVR An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording Sometimes used interchangeably with DVR for Digital Video Recording but may include non digital technology as used in VCRs RF remote A remote control that transmits commands 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 SACD An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc used for high resolution digital audio storage on CD sized discs New Bose LIFESTYLE systems play the CD compatible portion of such discs identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc SCART A type of jack commonly found on consumer electronics products manufactured f
42. e appropriate menu for the source that is currently playing Moving about and selecting options from the menu for each source also becomes second nature quickly Just try it and see Where to find the list of options To see your options you must first select a source Then on the LIFESTYLE remote control press Settings to enter the menu for that source The menu appears on the media center display and will appear on your TV screen as well if the TV is turned on and the proper Video Input for the media center is selected As the settings appear on the media center display Figure 22 press the down button on the remote to see more options POENTER CHANNEL 4 SLEEP TIMER OFF To see the DVD Settings menu on the TV screen Figure 23 below turn on the TV and select the TV Video Input for the media center When the list of options is longer than shown a small down or up arrow appears at the bottom of the list to indicate where to move to see more options Source inusa Description FM or AM What to do Feature name or to expect Full identity gt Features i Identity onn Center Channel Setting Navigation cue Option chosen Buttons to use To soften the center channel presentation choose a lower setting To focus it choose a higher setting When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen any change you make to settings will be visible there as well as on the media cente
43. em 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 N to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide Class 1 laser product This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to LUORAN 1 LASER LATE EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 IEC60825 1 1993 A1 A2 s A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel A WARNING No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Canada only x Please dispose of used batteries properly following any local regulations Do not incinerate Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton 2005 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission For additional copyright trademark patent and licensing information please refer to pages at the back of this book
44. enter of the disc to the outside Do not use any chemical products they can damage the disc To minimize exposure to dust and dirt replace discs in their cases after use Store each disc in its case out of direct sunlight high temperatures and humidity 55 REFERENCE Figure 27 Handling and cleaning a disc Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn t do anything Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass module and the power pack and power cord are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets Be sure to press a source button CD DVD AM FM etc on the LIFESTYLE remote control Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption No sound Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display If it is press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound Check the connections for any external components Make sure that you have pressed the correct remote button for the source you want to hear For CD or DVD play be sure the disc is placed correctly label side up in the disc tray Connect the FM and AM antennas Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Make sure that the audio input cable Connector is firmly seated in the media cent
45. er Main Speaker jack Multi pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module AUDIO INPUT jack Check connections between the cube speakers and the module Turn off the media center for 60 seconds then on again to restore communication between the media center and the speakers Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON I Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz which may be electrical in nature not harmonic Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical components in the room may be creating unwanted signals and the possible remedies 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 56 REFERENCE Problem What to do No sound from surround speakers Select 5 speaker mode Increase the Surround setting for the source being played Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround encoded and the component used TV VCR DVR etc is stereo Surround speakers Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played are too loud e Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks blue and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker jacks orange Storing tracks of a CD e
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47. escreen 16 9 ratio widescreen display Elimination of ADAPTiQ system adjustments is NOT automatically reversible Restoring these adjustments requires re use of the Setup Disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ system headset supplied with the system For information on how to use this process refer to Making sure the sound is as good as it gets in your Installation Guide Through use of this advanced feature the LIFESTYLE system self adjusts its audio processing to compensate for the furnishings speaker placement and positions of listeners to provide ideal sound in your main room The Automatic feature works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off For information on using the TV sensor refer to Installing the TV on off sensor in your nstallation Guide 37 Usina SYSTEM MENUS Widescreen DVDs Modified Unmodified DVD video reformats as needed to fit a 4 3 TV screen DVD video does not reformat automatically Video Connector See Note on page 37 Composite S VIDEO Component System works with composite and or S video TV connection System works with component TV connection Video Black Level Normal Extended Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs Reduces screen black level appropriate for certain TVs TV Video Format NTSC US PAL EUROPE MULTISTANDARD Correct for NTSC US standard monitors Correct for
48. f the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet table To save the text 1 Move to the Done bar at the top right of the screen 2 Press Enter to confirm completion and leave the Edit Screen Or to leave the System menu altogether press Exit on the LIFESTYLE remote control To undo all edits you ve made To undo changes you have made to information about a CD select CD Action from the System menu You can replace your changes with the original database information by selecting Reload CD information 35 Usina SYSTEM MENUS Audio options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control When you see a preview of audio features you can press the Enter button to move into the active list of audio options Figure 17 Preview of audio features E Audio Select Audio to adjust these system options Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels ADAPTiQ Expansion Protocol epnavigate E select wT krd 2 Note Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful Some changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections Default settings Active list of options Options Effect of this setting Bass Compensation 0 Normal low frequency reproduction 14 to 14 Decreased or increased low frequency reproduction 9 to 6 Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration Treble
49. h between FM and AM GED Seek the next strong station e s 99 Manually tune to a station Select a preset station rO Channel Track O Chapter by specific preset number OOO gt Note For information on the quick adjustments you can make to the radio tuner settings refer to Tuner settings options FM or AM radio on page 47 Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes are available in Where to find the list of options on page 43 Setting removing or reassigning radio station presets You can establish presets for up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations This enables you to tune ina favorite station quickly There are two ways you can assign presets To set a preset use method A or B below A To assign the next preset number to a station use the media center control panel and follow the next two steps for each station 1 Tune to the preferred station 2 On the media center control panel press the Enter button B Or to assign a station to a specific number use the LIFESTYLE remote control and follow these steps 1 Tune to the preferred station 2 To assign the station a preset number press and hold that number button For numbers 1 through 9 press a single number and hold it until the display indicates PRESET SET e For numbers 10 through 20 press the first number then press and hold the second number until the display indicates PRESET SET 23
50. h the media center display and the TV on screen menu the same actions apply 1 Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE remote to enter the source Settings menu 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 min utes Ay Note Pressing the up arrow when you reach the 90 minute option turns off the sleep timer 4 Press Enter to confirm your selection 5 Press Exit or Settings on the LIFESTYLE remote control to leave the menu When the time you set elapses sleep timer turns off the system and the TV if it is on and resets itself to zero For the TV to turn off automatically the system must sense that it is on This is contingent on your use of the supplied TV sensor For information on installing and testing the TV sensor refer to your Installation Guide 25 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components Figure 10 Preview of Remote features in the System menu 26 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 comp
51. he media center Note f you recorded the TV Video Input information on the form in your Installation Guide refer to that form as needed Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control as needed What it shows you When the System menu appears the first property on the left Audio is prominent and the preview screen displays those property features However as you move across to the right different properties become prominent At the far right you reach the DVD Lock property and its preview list of features Figure 14 Ay Note Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause Properties Elements of the system Remote Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options Features Submenus Controlling your TV set under each property If Controlling your CBL SAT receiver Controlling your VCR or video recorder Setting a TV channel control device Selecting a remote control version M Setting IR control Preview screen Inactive display E pw CPIEUPEICIEEC EIS Navigation cue Select Action to take Which remote control buttons to use Usina SYSTEM MENUS How to make changes Making adjustments to system properties in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source to eMove around and make choices by using the selection buttons shown Move right to see a preview of features under each property ePress the down arrow or Entert
52. hen the remote has been set to do so Enables you to select the input that connects the media center to the TV On Off Turns the TV on and of if the remote is set to control your TV oe888B Eos e 990 CBL SAT Selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the media center as the sound source Turns the system on if it was off On Off Turns your cable or satellite box on and off if the remote is set to control it E VCR Selects the VCR connected to the media center as the sound source Turns the system on ifit was off On Off Turns your VCR on and off if the remote is set to control it J Note You may set the LIFESTYLE remote to control your TV cable or satellite box or VCR and turn these devices on or off For details refer to Using your LIFESTYLE remote with other components on page 26 BOSE mama C3 DOOU O Library LAN DvD Menu Settings C Guide System Exit Channel v Track Volume Chapter Library b SYSTEM CONTROLS When Stored is the selected source enters the library of stored CD tracks Above the Library button on your remote there is one of two symbols Depending on which symbol a or b left appears on your remote the following applies When a video source is selected changes between a 4 3 screen display ratio and 16 9 widescreen display This requires a TV that provides that function Your remote must also be set up to contr
53. ion Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player please contact our customer service center Designed with UEI Technology Under License from Universal Electronics Inc UEI 2000 2002 This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic Inc and subject to the copyright protection of the U S as well as other licensing restrictions and protections Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited PomERES er e gracenote Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB music recognition service Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery For more information visit www gracenote com CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc 2000 2003 Gracenote Gracenote CDDB Client Software copyright 2000 2003 Gracenote This p
54. isplays 100 you can listen to the CD you have just stored using the CD player or Stored as the source or you can replace the CD with a DVD and watch a video f your setup includes a Bose link network you can continue to listen to the system in other rooms too You may notice some minor interruptions to the audio temporarily But if you have the source connected using both digital and analog cables you can still enjoy listening to it If you notice one disc taking considerably longer to store it may need to be cleaned Refer to Cleaning discs on page 55 49 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 Why presets are important The uMusic system provides Presets 1 through 9 ready and waiting to provide each member of your household a private space for their personal listening preferences By using an exclusive preset each listener helps this intelligent system distinguish their individual reactions to what it plays Consider each preset a center point for that person s musical taste Over time the center may shift as changes in taste and listening habits are noted by the preset Feel free to assign the presets as you like
55. l be pro cessed 38 Usina SYSTEM MENUS Digital Audio Output Original PCM No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio jacks Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices Tuner Spacing U S European Channel spacing for AM FM radio stations set to selected region standard uMusic Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Selected preset Preset Action Edit name Clear Playlist Clear ratings Selection of this item brings up an editing screen for naming or renaming preset selected in the option above Removes all track selections from the system playlist Removes all stored ratings associated with the preset selected in the option above Restore Settings No Yes User settings if any modify system operation Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings established at the factory Remote control options Figure 20 Preview of remote control features Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of remote control features and press the Enter button to move into an active list of remote control options Controlling your TV set Setting IR control a ml rN dernavigate 40 select wr 7 a Remote Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options Controlling your CBL SAT receiver Controlling your VCR or video recorder Setting
56. l people in your household have stored music on the system it is particularly important that they have their own presets This helps the system differentiate preferences and prevents it from replaying music you do not want to hear When you first select Stored as your source the system automatically enters Preset 1 shown on the media center display as P1 Figure 4 Or if you used another preset recently the system may select that preset for you STORED 2 06 P1 Track Name 17 SYSTEM OPERATION With CDs already stored in the system use the preset you prefer to get started 1 Press Stored on your LIFESTYLE remote 2 Check the media center display to see which play mode is selected e f it says UMUSIC you are ready to listen and enjoy e f 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 Notice there s no identifiable order to what plays not by CDs that were stored first nor by common artist or genre It s more like a freewheeling stream of tracks you may or may not have heard recently 4 While in Stored source pressing a numbered button from 2 to 9 moves into a differ ent preset The music playing will change when this happens Note You can give each preset a name up to eight letters long for the person or reason for using it For details on how to do this refer to Media center options on page 38
57. l tracks 1 album 10 tracks selected Left Right narrow selection to a particular album This filters available selections below den navigate gep select cuide details gt gt LJ 4 When you find what you want you can use the remote control as follows Press Play or Enter to play your selection s Press Info to see more data for the selection Press System to see data for this selection on your TV and edit it as you like Press Exit to leave the Music Library Press the or rating buttons as you locate music in the library This gives your preset a headstart in learning your preferences Using the other sources Instructions for selecting and playing the other system sources refer to buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise specified Playing a DVD 1 Turn on your TV 2 Press CD DVD to select the DVD player If the system is off this will turn it on 3 On the media center lift the door and press the Open Close button to expose the disc tray 20 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 55 5 On the media center press the Open Close button again to retract the disc tray 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 fea ture is just one of several on screen selections offered Note
58. lated to this track Figure 16 Active display items shown in the light italic type above left do not appear in every menu Using the Edit Screen To see the Edit Screen select one of the Active Display Items that allows editing Album is the first such item in the list above Press Enter to make that selection Edit Screen as it first appears 34 Text line she A Exit Done 11 Other 12308 character r screens Q Erase Space Shift Alphabetic SEDEM Screen Select Erase to remove a mistake Select Done when you are finished p p dOPnavigate OT select A vd 7 How to change the text The Edit Screen enables you to alter or replace the music database text provided by the sys tem which appears in the Text line at the top of the screen You do not need to move into the text line to make changes Instead you can add to it or enter new text by selecting characters from the alphabetic numeric or special character tables Levels 1 2 or 3 available at the left of the screen Usina SYSTEM MENUS 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 e D to leave the Edit Screen or press Exit to leave the System menu Ny or To eliminate existing letters from the text line Letters disappear beginning at the far right and progressing
59. lishes relative surround sound volume ra Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume NA 5 to 5 Audio Track DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified Dolby Digital a Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected m 10 90 time elapses 45 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 Three features shown in italic type below appear in the DVD menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu Set to Features Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 vat Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume 2 gt 4 5 to 5 as Center 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume RA Channel 5 to 5 TIO Movie EQ On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper EIN Off movie soundtrack reproduction AY Range On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility EN Compression Off and keep some sounds from overwhelming others d E 5 Mono On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry a Decoding Off to process mono programs one channel audio into five speaker sound Time 0 00 Displays elapsed time Advances or reverses the film to the new time T Title Advances or rever
60. ma amp amp O Library DvD Menu Settings C Guide ONE O System Exit Whole CD CD Playlist 10 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 Pressing again clears the bookmark Pauses music except FM AM or video play Starts music except FM AM or video play Moves backward or forward in video Displays a control bar to adjust the speed of this movement su E S uMusic EEE EM Rating Moves to the previous or next CD track strong radio station or stored music track When pressed and held scans backward or forward through the current CD or MP3 disc Randomly plays music whether from a CD or your stored collection and in Whole CD or Library mode Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves back a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Repeats the current music selection whether CD or stored music in Whole CD or Library mode Pressing again cancels this style of play Moves ahead a few seconds in your DVR or other digital video recorder if the LIFESTYLE remote is set up for this control Select the stored mu
61. mponent system setup using the display on page 13 Video Format should be set to NTSC U S standard or PAL European standard Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is off unless you have used a component video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV You forgot your password Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls Then create a new password Limited warranty 58 Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address sheet included in the carton 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 Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose However failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights 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 Media center power pack power rating USA Canada 120V 0 55A 50 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A International 220 240V 0 30A 50 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A Dual voltage 115 230V 0 55A 50 60Hz 33VDC 1 1A Speaker system power rating USA Canada
62. n M FM only feature On as available from Radio Data System and available only outside the U S D Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected em 10 90 time elapses 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 Three features shown in italic type below appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu Set to Features Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 vi lt Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume S 5 to 5 vAY Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center speaker volume a4 5 to 5 TIT Movie EQ On Adjusts bass to treble relationship for proper ETE Off movie soundtrack reproduction v Range On Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder Compression off ate the difference between dialogue and spe cial effects Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others P Mono Decoding On Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding qp Off circuitry which processes mono audio one channel programs into five speaker sound Audio 1 1 1 Plays audio content of selected soundtrack s 2 Both The content of the second soundtrack may be a second language for ex
63. n make refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 32 e 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 For details on the changes you can make refer to Quick adjustments as you watch or listen on page 43 To enjoy remarkable new LIFESTYLE system features You can use many features of your LIFESTYLE system as soon as it is installed and the setup is verified by the two discs that are included with it But the revolutionary uMusic intelligent playback system requires that CD tracks are stored in the system before you can use it To get the most impact from this feature you need at least 20 discs stored Before you begin storing you may want to refer to the small color coded uMusic System Guide provided in the carton Storing one disc is very simple e Place the CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray e Press the Store button located on the media center control panel 2 Note To store additional CDs you may want some guidelines and more details Refer to Getting your music into the system below To further understand your options for identifying and playing the tracks you store be sure to read Check in at your Music Library on page 19 and How the uMusic intelligent playback system works for you on page 50 Enjoying your stored music The uMusic in
64. n the media center and your TV Using the component video connection option f you have a component video connection between the TV and the media center be sure to make that selection on the display of the media center see Note below Otherwise you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source Using the progressive scan capability of your TV Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media center Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the media center see Note below Otherwise you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source For other video components connected to the media center make sure the component is also connected using a component video adapter Note For information on selecting component video on the media center required for use of progressive scan as well refer to Higher quality connections to consider in your Installation Guide 14 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 gt Note Refer to Making sure the sound is as good as it gets in the Installation Guide e For lasting adjustment to system operation for audio video media center remote control or DVD lock use the System menus For details on the changes you ca
65. nd ReWriteable RW Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD Data can be added to a DVD R or R once only and to a DVD RW or RW more than once DVD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD which allows no data to be added DVD video A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD ROM discs based on MPEG video Dolby Digital audio and other proprietary data formats DVR An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording sometimes used interchangeably with PVR for Personal Video Recording Gracenote Music recognition technology and related data provided as part of the service contracted for by Bose IR An abbreviation for infrared Pertains to the type of remote that sends receives commands on an infrared light beam Letterbox A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4 3 and is shown with black bars above and below the picture INTRODUCTION 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 MPEG An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group the committee of experts from the audio video and computer industries involved in setting standards for compression of moving images NTSC An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and the label for its video format standard used for televisions in the U S and other countries PAL An acronym for th
66. o select and activate that property screen D 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 e n the active list press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want e Press Enter or the left arrow button to confirm your selection and move back to the features column Repeat these steps for each change you want to make e Press Exit to leave the System menu Stored CD options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of Stored CD features Press the down button to move into an active display of submenus Figure 15 d Note This choice is available from the System menu only when music from at least one CD has been stored in the system For information on storing your music refer to Getting your music into the system on page 15 Stored CD preview O Stored CD Edit CD Information Delete CD or Track Select CD Playback EF E daernavigate KC pete A AER E Select Stored CDs to manage your stored CD collection Active List of Default Settings Options Options Effect of this Setting CD Number 1 or selected CD number Shows the settings for the CD with that number in the system Indicator only Changes when the CD selection changes cannot be edited CD Action Reload CD information Replaces user edits with database information
67. off in the main room only Selects the source last used when it turns on the system O Turns off the system and all connected speakers in all rooms eo oO Opens and closes the disc tray Source i A Selects the next available sound source in sequence Initiates DVD play when that option is selected from DVD menu options that appear on the TV screen In combination with the Store button advances through and selects system settings on the media center display O Q 5 oO m o N o Removes a radio station preset Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers if they are muted Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source lt e E 3 gt Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive When the system is off resets the remote control house code In combination with the Enter button advances through and selects system settings on the media center display Store SYSTEM CONTROLS Display window The media center display window indicates the state of the system including which source is playing program details and what option if any is selected Figure 2 eE STORED 0 22 P1 appears on the media nnd TRACK 6 10 CD7 i 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
68. ol the TV or When the TV is selected as source enters the Teletext mode Works in conjunction with colored FastText buttons on the remote D Note For instructions on how to switch functionality of your remote from screen ratio Settings ss O System DVD Menu Exit Tune Tune Tune Channel Track Chapter to Teletext capabilities or the reverse refer to Remote control options on page 39 Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source Enters or exits the System menu Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded Enters the main menu of your cable or satellite box VCR or DVR a digital video recorder or another video recording device In Library provides further details on the search results Displays an electronic program guide if your TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR provides this feature when the remote is set up to control such components Exits the Settings and System menus and the Library and Info screens Exits on screen menus for TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if the remote is set up to control such components Tunes the FM AM radio up or down to the next frequency Selects the next or previous item in a menu list Confirms the selection of a menu item Moves up down left or right in a menu or screen Skips backward or forward to the next TV cable or satellite channel CD track or DVD chapter SYSTEM CONTROLS BOSE ma
69. onclusion if you don t want to take any action Or Press the Seek button to move on to the next track if you like Or e Press Repeat for any tracks you want to hear again Or e Use the and buttons to rate tracks you react to strongly No matter which of the above actions you take while listening the system continues to select from the entire contents of your stored music Your preset keeps track of these responses so the system learns to play certain music more or less often Yet for tracks you rate negatively a small chance remains that you will hear that music in the future Only by deleting a track from the system can you ensure it will never play again Ay Note To name a preset or delete a track from the system select the appropriate option from the System menu For more information refer to DVD settings options on page 46 50 PRESENTING A NEW WAY TO PLAY Take 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 So even your newest CD acquisitions will have this information available Sending in the Product Registration card included with your system is ve
70. ond device and to select it as the source For VCR or other video recorder control The list of VCR brands and codes include selections for DVRs or PVRs and DVD recorders as well By following the instructions below you can set the remote to control one or the other but not both If you have both a VCR and a DVR set up one as VCR and the other as AUX Follow the VCR process below Turn on your VCR or other video recorder Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center Then using the LIFESTYLE remote control press the VCR source button and follow the steps below 1 Identify the device From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Device Move right and select a device from the multiple options by pressing Enter 2 Identify the brand e From the Remote Control options in the System menu select VCR Brand Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate your brand of VCR or DVR e Press Enter to select the brand 3 Choose the device code e In the menu options on the left select VCR Code Move right to select the first code e Press the VCR On Off button on your LIFESTYLE remote Press this button again If the VCR or DVR turns off and on you have chosen the right code If not select another code and press VCR On Off two more times When you have chosen the right code press Enter Press System or Exitto leave the System menu 29 CONTR
71. onent you want to control the LIFESTYLE remote serves as a universal remote for most of your component operations Setting the remote to control each component Your LIFESTYLE system includes an IR infrared emitter that sends out signals from the front of the music center to each component that your LIFESTYLE remote is set to control This allows you to turn on those sources which are in the room with the media center and make basic selections from them The additional components may be connected either to the media center or to the TV It may take more than one try Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes After selecting one code your remote may turn your TV cable or satellite box or VCR on and off successfully However if you cannot change channels or initiate other features using the remote you may want to continue testing device codes until you find one that provides greater control After trying a few codes if your component still does not respond reposition the component slightly Ay Note IR signals must reach each component for a reliable test of the IR code settings A good way to succeed is by using the supplied IR emitter cable positioning it in front of each compo nent as you use the LIFESTYLE remote to turn it on and off If you have not yet installed the emitter see IR emitter cable as an option in your Installation Guide For TV control gt Note For general guidelines on using the L
72. or use in Western Europe SCMS A system for preventing second generation digital copies of copyrighted audio material A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source but that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second generation recording Screen ratio The dimensions of the video display on a television which can vary from 4 3 standard to 16 9 widescreen Also called letterbox widescreen display leaves a black band above and below the picture on traditional TVs This does not occur on widescreen TVs Subtitles Text that appears at the bottom of the screen during video playback and which may differ from the language of the on screen dialog S video Also called Y C A video signal that separates the brightness black and white and the color information S video provides significantly higher resolution than composite video but not as high as from component This type of connection is compatible with many televi sions and other video components and requires use of an S video cable Teletext An information retrieval service provided by television broadcast companies in Europe and some other countries not including the U S uMusic intelligent playback system A revolutionary Bose play mode which performs like a virtual DJ by noting listener preferences and playing stored CD tracks suited to them Video CD A Compact Disc CD that contains a video component Videostag
73. ppears only if with certain ratings a password is entered Lock Unrated Discs Off No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set Lock Discs Rated Above 1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number unless the password is entered Using the lock to apply parental control The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE system lets you restrict viewing of DVDs with certain ratings To activate this feature you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu 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 table below MPAA Audience rating restriction 8 None 7 NC 17 Adult audiences 6 R Mature audiences 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 PG 13 Teenage audiences 3 PG Mature young audiences 2 Most audiences 1 G General 41 Usina SYSTEM MENUS 42 For example by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4 you restrict access to videos rated above PG 13 Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the password Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without permission To set the restriction level and passwords With the TV turne
74. r display 43 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Figure 24 Changing the number of speakers playing 44 How to change the settings In the Settings menu on the media center display or on the TV screen a move around and make changes m gt by using the selection buttons shown Ny On the display or the screen the same actions apply e Press the left right up or down arrows to get to the option you want e Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column Repeat these steps for each change you want to make Press Exit to leave the Settings menu The progression below shows how to change the number of speakers used when FM plays Figure 24 A The FM Settings menu appears on the TV screen with 5 speakers as the default setting B Arrow buttons move right and up or down to change the number of speakers playing C Enter or the left arrow confirms the new setting and moves back to the list of tuner attributes FM 2 3 5 Speakers 5 X 12 3 5 Speakers 2 2 3 5 Speakers 2 You can use the actions above to restore the original settings too Do this if you do not like the effect of a change you have made or accidentally made a change you did not intend The original default settings for each source are shown as the first option for each feature on the pages that follow You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu
75. roduct and service may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 45 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issue or pending Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and logotype the Gracenote logo CDDB logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote AMG All Media Guide Data provided by All Music Guide 2004 AEC One Stop Group Inc All Music Guide is a registered Trademark of AEC One Stop Group Inc 61 STORED CD Loc Note Using a pencil here will make it easier to revise the log as needed CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Notes CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Notes CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Notes CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Notes CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Notes CDH Album Title Artist Composer Optional Not
76. ry important As indicated on your card you may be able to register online instead Using either method identifies you as the system owner who should receive any database or software updates Data on each disc copies to the system automatically when inserted in the disc tray Be sure to fill out your card or the online form and return it to Bose Beyond just storing this data for your use the system also allows you to edit it to better reflect your associations with the music For instance if the embedded data classifies a CD as World music and you consider it part of your Latin collection you can simply change the genre of that CD For any CDs not covered by the database created at home or non commercially produced the system allows you to add information about that music to make sure it displays as you like For details on what information can be added or changed and how to make these changes refer to DVD settings options on page 46 51 REFERENCE System maintenance Figure 25 Installing the remote control batteries 52 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 contro switch settings
77. se of the Technology or Data Bose its vendors and licensors reserve all rights in the Technology including all ownership rights You agree that the vendors and licensors of Bose may enforce their rights under this Agreement directly in their own name Bose warrants this System in accordance with the provisions of the warranty card delivered with this System EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH THEREIN BOSE ITS VENDORS AND ITS LICENSORS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRAN TIES EXPRESS IMPLIED AND STATUTORY IN CONNECTION WITH THE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI TATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL BOSE ITS VENDORS OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABIL ITY TO USE THE TECHNOLOGY IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES None of the Technology shall be exported or re exported in violation of any export provisions of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction Any attempt to sublicense assign or transfer any of the rights duties or obligations hereun der shall be void This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts without regard to its conflicts of law provisions YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS YOU FURTHER AGREE
78. se respect the mp3 extension and no Digital rights of the artists other periods and other copyright File tags no higher than ID3 holders ID3v2 Any difficulties experienced in playing compatible CDs or DVDs may be related to the rates at which data was recorded to the disc or to the optical characteristics of the recording device used 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 If you have trouble playing a DVD disc check to see if the region number marked on the disc label or packaging matches the region number of your system A DVD and media center marked for use in Region 1 should display the symbol at right INTRODUCTION Audio and video terms defined A C Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when as a rectangular TV image For example if the aspect ratio is 4 3 read as 4 by 3 the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high The standard TV aspect ratios are 4 3 and 16 9 CD R CD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Compact Disc CD Data can be added to a CD R once only and to a CD RW more than once CD ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory ROM on a Compac
79. ses the film to another section _ of __ of the DVD according to the number set Chapter Advances or reverses the film to a new scene ___ according to the number set Audio Track DTS Plays an audio format available on the specific Dolby Digital DVD which may offer more than one choice C3 Subtitle English Determines the language used for DVD subtitles Language Other of the languages available on that disc Camera 1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene Angle of the camera angles available on the disc E A B Repeat a b Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start A B and end points are defined A B For details on how to apply this option refer to page 16 Q Sleep Timer Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time pum 10 90 elapses Tuner settings options FM or AM radio There are different settings menus for AM and FM You can adjust the settings differently for each Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Set to Features Options Setting effect 2 3 5 Speakers 5 Determines the number of speakers playing 2 3 rm Surround 0 Establishes relative surround sound volume Sa 5 to 45 2 7 Center Channel 0 Establishes relative center volume a4 5 to 5 Output Mode Auto Sets channel distribution of radio signals FM only feature Mono or Stereo go RDS Info Off Displays station and program informatio
80. sic or radio station preset DVD chapter CD track or TV channel that corresponds to the numbers pressed Skips to the channel last selected on TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR if applicable when the remote is set up to control your components In Stored source provides further details on the track that is playing Displays or exits the TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR information on the TV screen if the remote is set up to control your components During MP3 play removes or restores track information on the media center display Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system mode for the stored Source and overrides any previously selected modes In Stored applies a negative or positive rating to the track playing A negative rating causes the system to move immediately to a new track In an on screen program guide scrolls down or up to reveal additional content for your TV cable satellite box or VCR DVR as applicable when the remote is set up to control such components SYSTEM CONTROLS a If your remote features the symbol above the Library button the four buttons at the bottom function as follows BOSE mama In Stored source queues up and plays other stored tracks that most closely match the style of the current track In VCR source or AUX if a recorder type device is connected to that input activates the record function Not available on remotes set to control Teletext
81. sion Record ABC Teletext Sets the functions of some buttons on the remote such as Screen ratio control Record ABC or Teletext as provided by your TV or in your area IR Control On System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught to operate the system Teach System sends out IR commands in response to the LIFESTYLE remote buttons pressed to teach another remote to operate the system Off System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR commands to a learning remote 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 Figure 21 Preview of DVD Lock features 40 Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Manage DVD Password Usina SYSTEM MENUS Default settings Options Effect of this setting Create Password Establishes a four number code to restrict access to movies with appears only before certain ratings a password is created Confirm Password Verifies the four number password appears only when a password is created or changed Enter Password Allows access to movies with certain ratings appears only after a password is created Change Password Establishes a new four number code to restrict access to movies a
82. storage This frees up the holding area While the holding area is temporarily full no more storage is possible As an indicator the media center displays the message BUSY PROCESSING CDS If you turn off the system this processing goes faster If you choose to use the system while it is processing the storing activity continues but it may take a little longer If your CD collection is extensive plan on several sessions to store all the tracks Consider the guidelines below for scheduling these sessions How much time to allow for storing CDs e For storing 10 discs 1 hour although CDs that are damaged or need cleaning take longer Allow about 5 minutes per disc with some time for inserting and removing each disc e For processing searching databases and cataloging all the tracks 10 discs 6 hours while the system is turned off How many CDs you can store e Using the AV 38 media center indicated on the bottom approximately 200 hours of music or well over 200 CDs e Using the AV 48 media center indicated on the bottom approximately 340 hours of music or well over 350 CDs What you can listen to while storing CDs e You can listen to the AM or FM radio tuner other CD tracks that are already stored or other sources connected to the system like your TV an analog connection is required e You cannot listen to the CD that is being stored or watch a DVD using the media center disc tray e As soon as the media center d
83. t AUDIO CD STORED remove the disc and repeat steps 1 3 for each additional CD Storing takes about 5 minutes per disc For more details see Planning time to store your music on page 49 The basics of your uMusic intelligent playback system 1 Press Stored to select the stored music source If the system is off this will turn it on in the uMusic system mode It begins with the last used preset 2 Now you can simply sit back and listen or make other choices Press any number button 1 through 9 to choose a different preset Press or rating buttons if you have a particularly strong reaction to a selection d Note Pressing registers your displeasure with the current track so the system moves immedi ately to a new track Use this rating when you hear a track that is inappropriate for the selected preset and you want to lessen your chance of hearing the track again Pressing sends a strong message that the current track is pleasing and music like it is appropriate for the selected preset Press Encore to hear only music similar to the piece playing The system checks the music databases and selects only those tracks in your collection with very similar attributes so you can count on it to mirror that mood Press Whole CD to hear the other tracks in the order arranged on the same CD e Press CD followed by its reference number to move to a specific CD and hear all the tracks on it gt Note You can refer
84. t CD from beginning to end WholecD 7 Teletext mode selects the screen content labeled blue J Note To switch your remote from a functionality to b described above refer to Remote control options on page 39 and locate the Selecting a Remote Control version option Getting strong remote control range and response The cord that connects the power supply to the media center contains an antenna for your RF remote For good range it is VERY important that you extend this cord to its full length and keep it away from other system cables Placing the power supply on the floor well below the media center puts the cord in a vertical orientation which is optimum D Note Also when using a plasma screen TV keeping the media center power supply as far from the TV as is practical improves remote range If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote it could be time to change the batteries For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them refer to Replacing the remote control batteries on page 52 In some buildings there may be dead spots where remote control signals are not effective If this happens move the remote a foot or two and try again Also make sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center and contains the remote antenna is stretched to its full length and is separated from other power cords If this does not help move the media center a few feet to
85. t Disc CD which allows no data to be added Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title Component video Also called YPbPr this video signal is split into three parts luminance and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either composite or S video signals This more complex signal also requires the use of component connection jacks which are not available on all televisions or video components Composite video The simplest of three types of video signal which combines rather than separates brightness black and white and color information It provides the lowest resolution of the three but is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video compo nents and requires a simple video cable connection to RCA jacks Dolby Digital A perceptual coding system for audio developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding multi channel audio DO bos _ The logo representing Dolby Digital DIGITAL DTS An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems a type of multi channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs CLA L The logo representing DTS DVD An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc The audio video data storage system is based on 12 cm optical discs DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R a
86. telligent playback system provides a refreshing new means to enjoy the music you own on CD Before you use it you can read the overview of its capabilities in Presenting a New Way to Play on page 48 Note This feature functions only after CDs have been stored in the system as described below Instructions for selecting and playing stored music refer to buttons on the LIFESTYLE remote control unless otherwise specified Getting your music into the system Before you can enjoy these benefits some preparation is required It involves use of the media center and a simple three step procedure for storing your music Note Your system is designed to store the tracks of regular CDs only It will not store MP3 tracks or the contents of DVDs If an inappropriate disc type is in the disc tray when the Store button is pressed the media center displays an error message to indicate that storage is not possible 15 SYSTEM OPERATION Here s how to begin 1 Place the first CD into the disc tray of the media center and close the tray 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 To resume storing the same disc close the tray and press the Store button again 3 When it reaches 10096 and displays the tex
87. tify the brand n the menu options on the left select AUX Brand Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand Press Enterto select the brand 3 Choose the device code From the menu options on the left select AUX Code Move right to select the first code Press the Play or Channel Track up button on the LIFESTYLE remote control If the component responds press other buttons to make sure important functions on the component also work If the component does not respond select a different code and try again When you have chosen the best code for your component press Enter Press System or Exit to leave the System menu Assigning channel control to the TV input device If you always change channels on your cable or satellite box and never on your TV you can choose to set up your LIFESTYLE system for your cable or satellite box when you select TV as the source In this case you need to connect your cable or satellite to the TV Audio IN on the media center You will also need to select that option in the System menu J Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Properties that you can adjust on page 32 30 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Make this selection from the Remote Control options in the System menu Opposite the TV Control option select from multiple options the one you want to use as channel selector Then press System or Exit to le
88. tion appears on the media center display Figure 5 Artist Allartists e f your TV is on and the video input that connects the media center to the TV is selected the library screen appears Figure 6 Artist is selected and ready to browse the artist options e Information on the display and the TV screen changes as you move around and make selections Music Library Preset 1 Current Preset Attributes All genres column NS All artists All albums All tracks Selection Summary of Em 7 albums 192 tracks 612 minutes selected selections Left Right narrow selection to a particular album This filters available selections below den navigate 465 select Suse details JJ b d 19 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 e Press Enterto confirm your selection and move back to the attributes column e 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 amp Note For further details on moving around and making selections on screen refer to Using System Menus on page 32 Figure 7 Track located through Music Library Preset 1 searching by genre then artist Genre Rock Pop Arist Album All Albums Track Al
89. to the log at the back of the book if you have noted your CDs there as you stored them to quickly locate the reference number for a CD you want to hear Your remote control options When you want to Press Pause the selection playing Cm Resume play of a paused C or C selection Stop a selection C once Then gt to resume where it stopped Or C twice to stop and reset Then gt D to restart at the beginning of the track or whole CD Move to another selection f up Track Channel a Does not change stored music presets japter mal Skip has barely begun playing Does not change stored music presets Chapter Move to a previous selection down twice or once only if the track you want to 16 Figure 4 Preset 1 as indicated on the media center display SYSTEM OPERATION Repeat a selection fes while the track or whole CD you want to repeat is playing as a Whole CD CD Library or Playlist selection Search backward or forward Ce se i and hold Find out about what s playing to see the track data on the TV screen Info TO close the screen press Q Exit Search for a particular CD and choose to search by Genre Album Artist Library as it applies to the CD you want to hear Hear music of one type or by amp and choose to search by one performer Genre Artist Library aS it applies to the type of music you want to hear Add a selection
90. ttings in your main remote Set switches 5 9 for the room where you will use the Bose link remote 53 REFERENCE Setting up a second room with sound 54 Your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment 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 CD AM FM tuner TAPE 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 So when music is playing in the main room listeners in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely different audio source from the system for true independence Capable of supplying up to 14 additional rooms with Bose quality sound one LIFESTYLE system can fill your entire living space with music Bose link compatible products make it easy As an option to provide sound throughout your home or even outdoors the Bose link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for use in other rooms These include the Bose link AL8 homewide wireless audio link You can use it with the Wave music system 3 2 1 Series Il or 3e2e1 GS Series Il systems the LIFESTYLE RoomMate powered speakers and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out We also offer amplifiers of different power ratings pl
91. ture works only after the optional TV sensor is installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off Refer to your Installation Guide for information on installing the sensor To make this choice e Move up to the System menu properties and over to Video Figure 12 e From the Video options select TV Power e Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select a different setting Euro Connector European default Automatic Manual US default e Press the Enter button 27 CONTROLLING EXTERNAL SOURCES Figure 12 Changing the TV Power 28 TV Power Automatic The Media Center can turn your TV on automatically whenever you select a video source E en navigate E select BOSE MA A4 krd 8 Notice the TV Power Status TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working TV Not Detected means the TV sensor if installed is not connected or not positioned properly Press System or Exitto leave the System menu For cable satellite control The cable or satellite that is connected to the CBLe SAT input on your media center is the one you should select So when you press the CBL SAT source button and the On Off button below it you are operating that device If you own both a cable and satellite box use the AUX option to designate the second device brand and code Note For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE System menu refer to Using System Menus on page
92. upplied Legacy Allows the system to communicate with Bose legacy products like with your Bose link remote Wave radios or Wave radio CDs which pre date Bose link compati control bility and with some non Bose products in other areas or rooms of your house Video options Press System on the LIFESTYLE remote control Move right to see a preview of video features and press the Enter button to move into the active list of video options Figure 18 J Note DO NOT change settings for Video component v deo using the on screen System menu shown here On some TVs the screen will be blank until you make this change Preview of video features Select Video to adjust these system options TV Power Video Connector TV Power Status Video Black Level Refer to Component system setup using TV Aspect Ratio TV Video Format the display on page 18 Widescreen DVDs Progressive Scan navigate 185 select gt Default settings Active list of options Options Effect of this setting TV Power Automatic TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected Manual TV does not come on automatically Euro TV responds to SCART connector input TV Power Status TV Not Detected Indicates TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly indicator only not a setting TV On Indicates TV Sensor installed and functioning properly TV Aspect Ratio Normal 4 3 ratio screen display Wid
93. us the proper cables and adapters to connect it all together With the purchase of a Bose link remote control for each additional room managing your whole house music system becomes quick and easy It s a simple matter to preset each remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive For added versatility you may prefer using a PERSONAL music center Il 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 Regardless of which ones you choose each Bose link compatible product includes detailed instructions for adding it to your LIFESTYLE DVD home entertainment system For more information on your options or to purchase additional equipment contact your local Bose dealer Or to reach Bose directly refer to the address list included with your system REFERENCE Bose link remote switch settings ON ON These settings apply only to remote controls B l with battery compartment switches 6789 6789 e House code switches 1 2 3 and 4 must ON ON match those on your main remote c J Consider your choices for Switch 5 ON Change the switch so the expansion room D BI K shares the audio stream heard in the main 6789 6789 room A
94. usic library this feature saves you the time spent physically arrang ing and searching through your collection How you can tell the system to Do as I do That s right you get to instruct this new music system to play what you want when you want it But giving it instructions requires very little effort Just react to your stored music as it plays and count on this system to pay attention Don t be concerned about doing it right either because anything you do is undo able For instance pressing Encore tells the system to search the database for music with characteristics that closely match what s playing now This choice gets the system to narrow its focus of selections in response to your command But whenever you press the uMusic button again you ll notice the system returns to selecting from a broader range of your collection Even pressing the negative rating button does not banish a track forever It tells the system to move on because this particular track is not right for this time of day this activity this selected preset or the person who s listening Pressing the positive rating button has the opposite effect the system learns that you particularly like the track playing Not that every track you like requires a rating But you can provide this nudge when the track you hear is really special Over time the system adjusts the type of music it plays when your preset is selected in response to your previous
95. usic to the Playlist While listening to a track in Stored source and not in Playlist press and hold Playlist on the remote e Locate selections using the Music Library then press and hold Playlist to add them to a Playlist one by one Or you can easily add a whole batch of selections by one artist a genre or from one CD 18 Figure 5 Music Library as it appears on the media center display Figure 6 Music Library on the TV screen SYSTEM OPERATION To delete tracks from the Playlist e While listening to music in the Playlist press and hold Playlist as the track you want to remove plays 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 Select Clear Playlist from the options list Check in at your Music Library Imagine while using your LIFESTYLE system you hear music on FM or perhaps the score of a movie and suddenly you think of another song you want to hear You know you own it though the name eludes you But it won t stop running through your head This is a perfect scenario for using the Music Library If your system is turned on and the Stored source is selected 1 Press Library on the remote to see your choices for locating a track The initial library informa
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