Bose Lifestyle 18 DVD home entertainment system Sold from August 2006 to present series III User Manual

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Using the media center: 
1. Lift the media center door an d press the All Off button.
2. 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:
3. While holding the Enter button, press an y button on the remote control. 
The media center displays the new house co de, which confirms its recognition of the 
new code:
4. Release the Enter button. The system remains off.
5. 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.
Figure 20
Miniature switches on the 
Primary remote are set for 
use in the Main room (A) 
HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)
NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)
123456789
123456789
Switches (1-4)
as set at the factory: 
all switches down.
Switches 1-4 need to match those 
switch settings in your main remote.
Set switches 5-9 for the room where 
you will use the Bose
® link remote. 
Switch 5 determines which “audio 
stream” (of two) you hear. 
For more information on streams, 
refer to “Setting up a second room 
with sound” on page 42.
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.
Other switches
For a Bose
® link remote 
in another room 
						

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Setting up a second room with sound
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 II or 3•2•1 GSSeries II systems, the LIFESTYLE®!
RoomMate® powered speakers, and other unpowered speakers for indoors or out. We also 
offer amplifiers of different power ratings, plus 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 II 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. 
						

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Bose
® link remote switch settings
These settings apply only to remote controls 
with battery compartment switches.* 
• House code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) must 
match those on your main remote.
• Consider your choices for Switch 5: 
Change the switch so the expansion room 
shares the audio stream heard in the main 
room (A).
Leave the switch unchanged, so the 
expansion room receives a different audio 
stream from the main room (A).
• Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must 
be unique to each new remote, unless for 
use in the main room (A) along with the 
primary remote.
*For a PERSONAL
® music center II, you 
make these settings in a menu on the!
display screen.
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 21). 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 center 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. 
						

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Figure 21
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 center 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. 
						

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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 !
are too loud• Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played.
• 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 
takes much longer than !
it should• Remove the CD and check for scratches, which may slow the process or make it !
impossible to store all tracks. 
• Or, if the CD needs cleaning, refer to “Cleaning discs” on page 43.
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 “Changing remote control switch settings” on page 40.)
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 43.
• Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Clarifying some basics” 
on page 5. Problem What to do 
						

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Contacting Customer Service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the 
address sheet included in the carton.
Limited warranty
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. 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 43.
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 “CD settings options” on page 37.
Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
• Reduce the output level from 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 21.
• 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 Statusunder 
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 “Component 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. Problem What to do 
						

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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: 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 1V
p-p with sync 75
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
p-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: 75
AM ANTENNA: 12µH
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 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V
p-p with sync 75
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
p-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y
Media center dimensions
15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H!
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)Media center finish
Brushed aluminum
Media center weight
8.2 lb (3.7 kg)Remote control range
65 ft (20 m) 
						

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