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    Adjusting the volume
    •Touch the VOLUME  (up) or  (down) button to raise or lower the volume.
    •Volume settings range from 0 to 100. Volume settings are displayed while being adjusted.
    •If the volume was above 80 when the system was turned off, it will turn on at 80 (to
    prevent surprising you with an extremely high volume).
    Muting your system
    •Press the MUTE button to silence the system. MUTE flashes on the display when the
    system is muted.
    •Press MUTE again or VOLUME  to restore volume to the muted speakers.
    Using the sleep timer
    •Press the SLEEP button to access the sleep timer for automatic shutoff. The display
    flashes a sleep time of 30 minutes or the most recent sleep time setting (Figure 20). The
    SLEEP indicator is also flashing.
    •Use the arrow buttons to set the sleep timer to 1 to 99 minutes.
    •Press the START button to start the counter. The START button disappears and a CLEAR
    button appears at the bottom of the display.
    Figure 20
    The SLEEP display
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    While the sleep timer is running, you can:
    •Press CLEAR to cancel the timer.
    •Press DONE to exit from the SLEEP display.
    •Press SLEEP again to view the time remaining.
    The selected SLEEP time is remembered by the music center. The next time SLEEP is
    selected, the display shows the last SLEEP time used.
    ÂENU
    SLEEP
    ON
    OFF
    VOLUÂE
    VOLUÂE
    ÂUTE SLEEP
    DONE
    CLEAR
    The SLEEP indicator flashes
    Set time with arrow buttons
    Press START to begin countdown
    The CLEAR button is shown and the START button disappears After pressing START … Before pressing START … 
    						
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    Using the SOURCE buttons
    The seven source buttons provide direct access to the three built-in sources (FM, AM, CD)
    and up to four external components connected to the system. The Lifestyle® system can
    select an external component and adjust the volume, but it cannot turn a connected compo-
    nent on or off.
    Use the SOURCE button to show or hide the source buttons.
    Using the KEYPAD buttons
    The numeric buttons provide direct access to commonly used features of the three built-in
    sources (FM, AM, CD). The 
     or  arrow symbol to the left or right of the KEYPAD button
    indicates whether you are using the keypad for presets or tuning (in FM or AM mode), or
    selecting disc or track (in CD mode).
    Use the KEYPAD button to show or hide the keypad buttons and select PRESET or TUNE, or
    DISC or TRACK.
    Using the current status display
    The center of the screen displays information about the current status of the system. The top
    of the status area indicates which source is selected or if the power is off. The next three lines
    let you set tuner or CD functions, using the 
     or  arrow buttons to adjust the settings. The
    center area also includes indication of CD modes such as RANDOM and REPEAT, or if the
    SLEEP function is on.
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    Primary
    buttons
    SOURCE
    buttonsCurrent status
    displayKEYPAD
    buttons Primary
    buttonsSource display
    area
    Using the Personal™ music center display
    The music center display provides information on the system functions. The display offers
    different combinations of buttons to provide control of the function you are using. Sometimes
    an item on the display will flash to provide information about a system function. When an item
    flashes faster, it is alerting you to a needed action.
    Using the primary buttons
    The primary buttons (ON/OFF, SLEEP, MENU, VOLUME, and MUTE) are located at the left
    and right sides of the display.
    Figure 21
    The display showing the primar y
    buttons, SOURCE buttons, and
    KEYPAD buttons 
    						
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    Using the MENU items
    The menu items are selected by pressing the MENU button to step through the list until the
    function you want is displayed. Menu items are available in the list if they are applicable to the
    current state of the system. You can exit from any menu item by pressing DONE or ON/OFF
    or pressing MENU until you return to the main screen.
    Figure 22
    Selecting MENU items – one at
    a time
    PRESETS
    You can preset a maximum of 25 FM and 25 AM radio stations. In addition to using the
    PRESETS menu, you can set presets directly from the KEYPAD buttons. See pages 27-28.
    WIPE SCREEN
    Select this option when you need to wipe the display to clean off fingerprints, etc. WIPE
    SCREEN allows you 20 seconds to clean the display without affecting the system operations.
    See “Cleaning the Personal™ music center” on page 45.
    CD OPTIONS
    Select this option to create and edit a CD play list even if you are listening to another source.
    If you are in CD mode, you can also select random and repeat play. See “Using the CD
    OPTIONS menu” on pages 32-34.
    SPEAKERS
    Use this option to select the number of speakers you want to listen to, and adjust surround
    and center speaker volume levels. See “Selecting the number of speakers” on page 22.
    RECORD OUT
    Use this option to select which source is directed to the RECORD OUT (line out) jacks,
    allowing you to listen to one source while recording another.  See “Using a tape recorder with
    your system” on page 35.
    SIGNAL LEVELS
    The SIGNAL LEVELS option allows you to read the received signal strength of AM and FM
    radio stations. It also allows you to equalize the volume levels of externally connected
    components. See “Optimizing AM/FM radio reception” on page 36, or “Equalizing the volume
    levels of external sources” on page 37.
    Operating Your Lifestyle® 50 System
    ÂENU
    SLEEP
    ON
    OFF
    VOLUÂE
    VOLUÂE
    ÂUTEPRESETS
    SPEAKERS CD OPTIONS
    WIPE SCREENSIGNAL LEVELSRECORD OUT
    STEREO
    SEEK
    PRESET
    KEYPADDONE
    STORE
    MENU items display area 
    						
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    Listening to the system
    Your Lifestyle® 50 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and
    impact to both movies and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to
    5.1 discrete audio channels (that is, five for the independent Jewel Cube
    ® speakers and one
    for rich bass from the Acoustimass® module) from DVD, digital TV, next-generation cable
    boxes, and satellite receivers. With analog formats, as well as for two-channel PCM and
    Dolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage
    ® decoding steers front information to the left, center, and
    right, and directs surround information to the left and right rear channels. As a result, the
    sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD
    discs.
    In addition, Videostage decoding can process a one-channel program and direct five-channel
    sound to five independent speakers. Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and
    ambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment.
    You may choose to listen through two, three, or five speakers. Traditional stereo may be
    enjoyed through two or more speakers. Listening through three or five speakers helps anchor
    the dialogue of movies to the picture and provides a more solid image for music vocals. For
    the greatest surround effect, listening through five speakers gives you the most convincing
    sound experience.
    Selecting the number of speakers
    Initially, the AM and FM sources turn on in 2-speaker mode (front right and front left). All other
    sources initially turn on in 5-speaker mode. To change the speakers setting, press the MENU
    button until SPEAKERS is displayed (Figure 23). Use the 
     or  arrow buttons to change
    speaker mode from 5 to 3 or 2. Speaker settings are remembered for source and room.
    Figure 23
    Speaker selection display
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    Adjusting center and surround levels
    The SPEAKERS selection display (Figure 23) also allows you to adjust the volume levels of
    the center and surround speakers. At the factory, these levels are set to zero. To adjust them,
    press the MENU button until SPEAKERS is displayed. Then use the 
     or  arrow buttons to
    adjust the levels.
    •The CENTER level can be adjusted to soften or emphasize center speaker image.
    •The SURROUND level can be adjusted to move the surround information forward in the
    room or further to the rear.
    The system remembers the center and surround level settings for the room in which they
    were adjusted. 
    						
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    Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks
    Pressing VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 initially turns the system on in enhanced mode, with bass and
    treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks. Enhanced mode
    is turned on or off using the FILM BASS button on the display (Figure 24). When enhanced
    mode is on, the words FILM BASS appear on the display. Pressing TAPE initially turns the
    system on in the standard listening mode. FILM BASS cannot be engaged for AM, FM or CD.
    Note: Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble, as is specified for proper
    playback of movie soundtracks.
    Figure 24
    Selecting enhanced mode
    (FILM BASS) for movie
    soundtracks
    Using simulated surround for mono movie material
    Bose® Videostage® decoding can process a one-channel program into five-speaker sound,
    directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient
    effects fill the room. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when
    you watch older, pre-stereo movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM
    programs. It is automatically turned on when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it
    contains a mono program.
    For other mono program sources, you can engage or disengage this feature using the
    Personal™ music center. Press MENU and hold it until drc or 1ch:5 appears on the display. If
    drc is displayed, press either of the top 
     or  arrow buttons to select 1ch:5 (Figure 25).
    Then use the lower 
     or  arrow buttons to select between On or – – (Off). Initially, this
    feature is On for AM and off ( – – ) for all other sources. If you change the setting for any
    source, the system is reset to these settings when you turn off a room.
    Figure 25
    Selecting five-speaker sound for
    a mono source
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    Digital Dynamic Range® compression
    This feature automatically monitors and adjusts the volume to let you hear soft sounds
    (particularly dialogue), but reduces the chance of you being overwhelmed by a loud special
    effect such as an explosion. Digital Dynamic Range compression is initially disengaged for all
    sound sources.
    You can engage or disengage Digital Dynamic Range compression using the Personal music
    center. Press MENU and hold it for about two seconds. You should see drc on the display. If
    not, press the left or right arrow button until drc is displayed. Using the left or right arrow
    button below drc, select On or – – (Off) (Figure 26). The music center remembers your
    settings in the event of a power loss.
    Figure 26
    Selecting Digital Dynamic
    Range compression
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    Listening to digital sound
    Turning on the digital audio source
    Turn on the DVD player, DTV, or other digital audio source. Make sure a disc is loaded in the
    DVD player.
    Turning on the system and choosing digital sound
    Press AUX to turn your system on to play digital sound. If your Lifestyle® system does not
    receive a valid PCM or Dolby Digital bitstream, it will automatically select the analog signal
    connected to the AUX jacks on the multi-room interface.
    Selecting listening material
    To select material with compatible digital-audio bitstreams, look for the terms PCM or Dolby
    Digital, or the symbol 
     1  on DVD-Video discs. Your Lifestyle® 50 system cannot process
    MPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is made between your DVD
    player or Digital TV’s digital audio output and your system’s digital audio input.
    To select surround-encoded analog or digital audio material, look for the terms Surround or
    Dolby Surround, the symbol  3  on tapes and discs, or the word “surround” preced-
    ing a TV broadcast. You can listen to any program material in five-speaker (surround sound)
    mode, though you may not hear sound from all five speakers all the time. Some monaural and
    stereo materials will not cause sound to be directed to the surround speakers. Even with
    surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are directed to the surround
    speakers. 
    						
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    Operating the special features
    See “Listening to the system” on pages 22-24 for a more detailed explanation of these
    special features.
    Enhanced mode
    When you select The mode is To change this
    VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 Enhanced (FILM BASS on) Press the FILM BASS button.
    TAPE, AUX Standard (FILM BASS off) Press the FILM BASS button.
    CD, AM or FM Standard Not applicable. You cannot
    select enhanced mode for CD,
    AM or FM.
    Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers)
    When your audio source is Simulated surround is To change this
    AUX source with Mono Dolby ON Press and hold the MENU
    Digital, AM button. Select 1ch:5 and
    switch to – – (Off).
    Anything else OFF Press and hold the MENU
    button. Select 1ch:5 and
    switch to On.
    Digital Dynamic Range® compression
    When you select Digital Dynamic Range is To change this
    Any SOURCE OFF Press and hold the MENU
    button. Select drc and switch
    to On.
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    Listening to the radio
    Your Lifestyle® system has a built-in AM/FM radio. Good AM/FM radio reception depends on
    the location and orientation of the AM and FM antennas. See “FM antenna connections” and
    “AM antenna connections” on page 16 for proper antenna installation. See “Optimizing AM/
    FM radio reception” on page 36 for help with antenna adjustment.
    Turning the system on and choosing the radio
    Press FM or AM to turn your system on to the most recently selected FM or AM station. If the
    system is already on, use the FM or AM button to select either of these sources.
    Setting radio channel spacing
    On some multi-room interfaces, the AM and FM channel spacing can be set for North
    America (US: 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM) or Europe (EU: 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for
    FM). Select the channel spacing most appropriate for your area.
    To change between US and EU channel spacing, press and hold the SOURCE button for two
    seconds. Press either arrow button until tunr appears. Using the arrow buttons select US or
    EU. Press DONE to exit.
    Selecting FM or AM
    Press the FM or AM SOURCE button to turn on the radio band desired. Select a station by
    tuning manually, seeking a strong station, or selecting a preset station.
    Manually tuning a radio station
    To manually tune a radio station, press the  (decrease) or  (increase) arrow button on
    either side of the frequency display to change the frequency in small steps (Figure 27). Or,
    press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow 
     points toward TUNE. Then use the
    number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you want to tune. The left-most digit is
    entered first and the display flashes while you enter more digits. When you have entered the
    station frequency, the system selects that station or the closest valid station.
    Figure 27
    Tuning the radio from the FM
    source display
    To tune a station, use up/down arrow keys, or
    point the KEYPAD to TUNE and enter numbers.
    Receiving FM stereo or monaural broadcasts
    When receiving sufficiently strong FM stereo broadcast signals, the radio automatically
    receives in the stereo mode; the STEREO indicator appears on the display. Weak stereo
    signals are received in the monoaural mode (the STEREO indicator is off).
    To force the tuner to receive in stereo mode only, press and hold the center of the station
    display until you hear a high-pitched beep. To receive in monaural mode only, press and hold
    until you hear a low-pitched beep. However, even though you may have forced the stereo
    mode, monaural broadcast material is still heard in monaural. Retuning the station cancels
    any forcing. 
    						
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    Operating Your Lifestyle® 50 System
    Press and hold here to store a preset,
    or to quick-store a preset, press
    and hold any button 1 through 9
    Receiving AM stations
    Normally, the AM radio receives sufficiently strong AM stations using a wide bandwidth filter.
    If you experience difficulty tuning to a weak AM station, you can force the AM tuner to use a
    narrow bandwidth filter to eliminate interference from other stations.
    To force the tuner to use a narrow bandwidth filter, press and hold the center of the station
    display until you hear a low-pitched beep. To switch back to the wide bandwidth filter, press
    and hold until you hear a high-pitched beep. Retuning the station cancels any forcing.
    Seeking the strongest stations
    Press either the  or  SEEK arrow button to tune to the next strong station.
    Selecting a preset station
    You can select a preset station using the  or  PRESET arrow buttons or the KEYPAD.
    To use the KEYPAD, press the KEYPAD button until the indicator arrow 
     points toward
    PRESET. Then enter the number of the preset station you want.
    Note: If you have not selected a valid preset location, the system remains at the current
    setting.
    Setting a station preset
    Your Lifestyle® system can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM station presets. You can set presets
    using the STORE button, KEYPAD, preset number display area, or PRESETS menu.
    Setting a preset using the STORE button
    During normal AM/FM radio operation when the keypad is not displayed, you can see the
    STORE button at the bottom of the screen. To store a preset in the next available location,
    press and hold the STORE button until the music center beeps and the new preset number
    appears.
    Using the KEYPAD to quick-store presets
    You can quick-store presets in locations 1 through 9. Hold down any KEYPAD number button
    from 1 to 9 until the music center beeps and the new preset number appears.
    Setting a preset using the preset number display
    You can quick-store a station using the PRESET number display. Press and hold down the
    display area between the PRESET arrow buttons (dashes or a preset number are displayed)
    until the system beeps. After the beep, the new preset number is shown. This stores a new
    preset at the next available preset number. Use the PRESETS menu (page 28) if you want to
    change a preset to a different station.
    Note: If the display says FULL after pressing the PRESET number display area, no more
    presets are available. See “Erasing a preset station” on page 28.
    Figure 28
    Setting presets using the
    PRESET number display or
    KEYPAD 
    						
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    Figure 30
    After setting a station as
    preset 3
    Setting presets using the PRESETS menu
    You can set station presets using the PRESETS menu which is available only when AM or FM
    is the selected source.
    To set a preset station:
    1. Select the AM or FM source.
    2. Press the MENU button once to access the PRESETS menu (Figure 29).
    3. Select an unused preset number and then a station using the arrow buttons. Stations can
    also be selected using SEEK or the KEYPAD. Any preset number not used flashes on the
    display.
    4. Press the STORE button to set the selected station to a selected preset number. To
    confirm a stored preset, the music center displays the station frequency and a CLEAR
    button (Figure 30). The CLEAR button appears whenever you select a stored preset, giving
    you the option of erasing the setting.
    Figure 29
    Selecting a station for a preset
    Erasing a preset station
    To erase a preset station, press MENU once to access the PRESETS menu. Select the preset
    number you want to erase and press CLEAR.
    Managing your preset stations
    Using the PRESETS menu makes it easier to organize your preset stations, and store a
    specific station in a specific preset location. Here are some tips:
    •Since any station can be assigned to more than one preset number, you can reserve a
    group of preset numbers for each household member to allow for different preferences.
    •You can reserve different number groups for different types of stations.
    •For easy reference, you may want to keep a written record of your presets. 
    						
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