Bose Home Theater System AM314478 User Guide page

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LIFESTYLE DVD  
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS  
WITH THE VS-2 VIDEO ENHANCER  
Owner’s Guide  
Guía de usario  
Notice d’utilisation  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
CAUTIONS:  
Please read this guide  
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide  
carefully. They will help you set up and use your system  
properly so you can enjoy all of the advanced features. Please  
save this guide for future reference.  
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce-  
dures 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.  
WARNINGS:  
• Make no modifications to the system or accessories.  
Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regula-  
tory compliance, and system performance, and may void  
the warranty.  
Additional safety information  
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety  
Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an  
equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of  
uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock.  
Note:  
• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the  
disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain  
readily operable.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts  
the user to the presence of important operating and  
maintenance instructions in this guide.  
• The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed  
nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on  
boats.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose  
the product to rain or moisture.  
• This product is intended to be used only with the power  
supply provided.  
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and  
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or  
near 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.  
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, on or near the apparatus.  
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Class 1 laser product  
Important product registration  
Registering your product entitles you to receive free system  
upgrades to keep your product performing optimally. It also  
allows us to send you information about new products and  
special offers from Bose.  
This CD/DVD player is classified as a  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according  
to EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2,  
CLASS 1  
KLASSE 1  
LUOKAN  
KLASS  
LASER PRODUCT  
LASER PRODUKT  
LASER LAITE  
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LASER APPARAT  
IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2.  
Class B emissions  
• This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the  
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations  
(Canada only).  
Please follow the instructions on your Product Registration  
card to register by mail, on the Internet, or by phone. Failure  
to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.  
• If applicable, the radio communication device incorporated  
into this apparatus meets all requirements of the  
For Your Records  
Bose recommends that you record your system model  
information here and the serial numbers both here and on  
your Product Registration Card.  
Industry Canada standard RSS-310 (Canada only).  
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and  
to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The remote control  
conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC. The complete  
Declaration of Conformity can be found at:  
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media  
center and the VS-2, and on the connection panel of the  
Acoustimass® module.  
www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.  
Batteries  
System model name and number (on the carton):  
LIFESTYLE® ______________________________Series #______  
Serial numbers:  
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local  
regulations. Do not incinerate.  
Media center Ser Num: __________________________________  
VS-2 bar code: _________________________________________  
Acoustimass® module SN: _______________________________  
Dealer name: ____________________ Dealer phone: _________  
Purchase date: _________________________________________  
It may be helpful to keep your sales receipt and a copy of your  
Product Registration card together with this guide.  
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Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Setting the remote for another device . . . . . . .  
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Finishing the process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Introducing the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Turning on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Turning on your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Connecting another device  
(cable or satellite box, VCR, or DVR) . . . . . . . . . . 29  
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The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Changing remote control switch settings . . . . . 71  
Setting up other rooms with sound . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Bose® link-compatible products  
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Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Long-term system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Short-term source settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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INTRODUCTION  
Among the advanced features you can discover:  
• HDMI video inputs and output to your TV  
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing this Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD  
home entertainment system. This elegant and easy-to-  
use system delivers superior performance for both  
music and video program content.  
• Automatic video switching provided by the VS-2  
video enhancer  
• Proprietary ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system that  
tailors system audio for optimal performance in the  
room where your system is located  
With its many innovations, this system includes the  
VS-2 video enhancer that provides HDMITM video  
connectivity and convenient video switching.  
• Expansion capabilities that let you add to your  
system in up to 13 other rooms  
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INTRODUCTION  
Simplifying your setup  
Unpacking the carton  
The detailed instructions that follow will guide you to:  
Carefully unpack your system and save all of the  
packing materials for safely shipping or transporting  
the product.  
• Set up the system where you want it.  
• Connect all of its part.  
If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it.  
Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer  
immediately.  
For Bose® contact information, refer to the address  
sheet included in the carton.  
Note: While unpacking, you can locate the system serial  
numbers easily. Look on the bottom of the media center  
and the VS-2 and near the connection panel on the  
Acoustimass® module.  
For future reference, we suggest that you record those  
numbers in the space provided at the front of this book,  
on page iii.  
• Make the right choice for connecting to your TV.  
• Add external audio or video devices to the system.  
• Custom tailor the sound to the profile of your room.  
Turn on and try out the system features and controls.  
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Included parts  
As you unpack the carton, you can check to be sure it includes these parts.  
LIFESTYLE® 28/38  
LIFESTYLE® 35/48 OR  
(4) (1)  
(4)  
(1)  
Media center  
VS-2  
video enhancer  
Jewel Cube® .  
Direct/Reflecting®  
ADAPTiQ® audio  
speakers  
speakers  
calibration system  
LIFESTYLE®  
38/48 28/35  
OR  
Remote control  
Acoustimass®