Lifestyle DVD System Customized Connection Diagrams and Instructions

Thank you for using the interactive Bose Lifestyle DVD system Connection Diagram Engine. Please be sure to print out these step-by-step instructions and diagrams for your reference while making the connections.

Getting started
Your personal configuration number is 908152. This number can be used at anytime to get another copy of your customized setup and instructions. Please write this number on the inside cover of your manual for future reference. For your convenience, this number is also located with the customized directions that appear at the end of this document. Before you begin we suggest you turn off and disconnect the power cords from all of the devices you will be connecting, including the Bose media center and Acoustimass module. After you have completed the connections, please reconnect the power cords. Make sure you reconnect the Acoustimass module power cord before the media center power cord. It may be helpful to have someone available to assist with the setup. They may be able to help you move the television and hold a flashlight if the area behind your television is dark. We have listed the cables you will need below so you are properly prepared to complete this setup. These cables are available through Bose stores and most consumer electronics dealers.

Cables required:
2 Composite video cable(s) (one 6' cable is included with the system) 4 Stereo RCA audio cable(s) (one 6' cable is included with the system) 3 RF/Coaxial cable(s) (your cable/satellite company may have provided some of these with the setup of the service)

Note: The devices shown in these drawings are generic and may look slightly different from the equipment you own. All efforts have been made to make the drawings look similar to the most common devices on the market. Please reference the labels and notes included with the drawings accordingly.

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Glossary of Terms
Antenna input: A threaded connection with a single metal post that receives radio frequency signals containing both audio and video content using a coaxial cable. Audio recording device: An external device, such as a tape deck or CD burner, capable of recording an audio signal. Additional video device: An external device, such as a DVD changer, video camera or video game system, that plays an audio and video signal. Coaxial cable: A semi-rigid cable that carries radio frequency signals containing both audio and video content from a cable TV provider or satellite dish. Composite video connection: A type of video connection that uses a single RCA connector, usually yellow in color, to transmit a video signal. Input A, B or C: A TV video input which must be selected to view a picture from a connected video device. The button on the TV or TV remote may be labeled Input, Video or TV/Video and may need multiple presses until the correct connection is found. Refer to your TV owner's guide for more information. Media center: The component of the Bose Lifestyle system that plays CDs, DVDs, AM/FM radio and sound from other connected devices. RCA connector: A connection that carries audio or video signals. An RCA jack will have a silver or gold outer sleeve with a colored insert. An RCA plug will have a smooth prong with a metal outer sleeve to fit firmly into the RCA jack. RF output: A threaded connection with a single metal post that transmits radio frequency signals containing both audio and video content using a coaxial cable. Stereo audio cable: A cable with a pair of RCA connectors (red and white, or red and black), that is used to transmit an audio signal. Y-splitter: A y-shaped cable that creates two connections from a single connection.

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Connect the media center composite video output to a composite video input on the TV. Please record the name of the TV input on the Operating Directions page: "Turn the TV on and select ____________________ (Input A)."
A composite video jack can be identified as a single yellow RCA jack. It may be labeled: Video (Input), Composite (Video Input) or AV (Input).

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Connect the additional video device composite video output to the media center composite video input.

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Connect the TV audio outputs to the TV audio inputs on the media center.

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Connect the VCR audio outputs to the CBL-SAT audio inputs on the media center.
Use an RCA y-splitter adapter cable if there is only one audio output jack.

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Connect the additional video device audio outputs to the VCR audio inputs on the media center.

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Connect the audio recording device audio outputs to the AUX audio inputs on the media center.

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Connect the media center audio outputs to the audio recording device audio inputs.

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Connect the cable box RF output to the antenna input on the VCR.

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Connect the VCR RF output to the antenna input on the TV.

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Completing The Setup

Other tasks to perform to finish the setup of the Bose Lifestyle system.
Additional setup steps to complete 1. Complete the setup of the Lifestyle system according to the Installation Guide instructions. 2. Perform the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system process by playing Setup Discs 1 and 2. 3. Set up the Lifestyle remote to operate the basic functions of your other components. Access the remote control icon in the on-screen System menu. Then follow the notes shown at the bottom of each menu item. Refer to Owner's Guide for detailed instructions. 4. Install the TV on/off sensor according the Installation Guide instructions. Remote control submenu settings within the on-screen System menu Select CBL-SAT as the TV Tuner. Set up TV to control the TV. Set up CBL-SAT to control the cable box. Set up VCR to control the VCR. Set up AUX to control the audio recording device.

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Operational Directions for Configuration Number 908152

How to begin using the Bose Lifestyle System.
To watch cable TV: Turn the TV on, select Channel 3 or 4 and turn the VCR off. Press TV on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote or the cable remote. To watch a DVD: Turn the TV on and select ____________________ (Input A). Press CD-DVD on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote. To listen to a CD: Press CD-DVD on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote. To listen to the radio: Press FM-AM on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote. To use the VCR: Turn the TV on and select Channel 3 or 4. Press CBL-SAT on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote or the VCR remote. To record a Cable TV program: Turn the VCR on to Channel 3 or 4 and select a Cable TV channel to record. Insert a tape into the VCR and press record on the VCR or its remote. To use the additional video device: Turn the TV on and select ____________________ (Input A). Press VCR on the Lifestyle remote. Use the additional video device remote. To use the audio recording device: Press AUX on the Lifestyle remote. Use the Lifestyle remote or the audio recording device remote.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Potential problems which may appear with this setup and the resolutions. Refer to the Owner's Guide for additional troubleshooting tips.
No sound or low volume when TV is selected on the media center When listening to TV sound through the Lifestyle system, the speakers in the TV should be turned off. 1. Use the TV remote to bring up its on-screen menu. 2. Select the menu option referring to speakers, which may be located within an Audio or Setup menu option. 3. Set Internal Speakers to Off. Or set External Speakers to On. (TV wording may vary). 4. If you have a choice between Variable or Fixed, choose Fixed. 5. If there is still no sound or low volume, raise the TV volume to a level of 75-100% after the TV speakers have been turned off. 6. Refer to your TV owner's guide for more detailed instructions. No sound or low volume when watching cable TV Raise the volume using the cable TV remote or use the cable box volume buttons. When the cable TV sound equals the loudness level of a CD or DVD, keep the cable box volume at that level and use the Lifestyle remote to change volume.

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Answers
The answers given to the questionnaire describes each device as follows:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The TV has one composite video input, no S-Video inputs, no component video inputs, and a set of audio outputs. There is a cable box with no RCA audio or video outputs jacks. There is no Satellite TV service. There is no DVR that is separate from a cable or satellite box. There is a VCR with a composite video input, a composite video outputs, audio input(s), and audio output(s). There is an additional video device, such as a video game system or DVD player with a video output, no digital audio output. There is no additional audio device, such as a CD changer or MP3 player. There is an audio recording device, such as a CD recorder or tape recorder with no digital audio output.

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