Bose Lifestyle 8 Owners Guide
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AM252876_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001 19 VOLUMEOFFVIDEOTRACK/PRESETAUXSKIP/ l lTAPEPLAY/PAUSECDAM/FM SEEK/TUNEPRESETSTORE ERASE SEEK/TUNE The music center controls The music center function keys are described on pages 20-23. Use the following special music center keys to manually tune the radio and set station presets. The CD cover latch opens the CD cover for loading and unloading a CD (Figure 18). SEEK/TUNE < / > - Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio (stations). PRESET STORE/ERASE - Adds or removes radio station presets. For instructions, see page 25. Figure 18 The music center controls Figure 19 The remote control AUX VIDEO TAPECD AM FM STOP PLAY/PAUSE TRACK/PRESETSKIP SEEK MUTE AUTO OFFSURROUND STEREOSTEREO+CENTER SPEAKER MODE VOLUMESURROUND OFF Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System CD cover latch The Lifestyle® remote control The advanced radio-frequency remote control works from anywhere within most types of home construction; its radio wave signals pass through walls and floors to reach the music center. Simply press the desired button. You do not need to aim the remote at the music center. Note: Some types of buildings create “dead spots” where the remote will not operate. Simply move the remote a foot or two and try again. You can also move the music center a few feet to a location with better remote response. Figure 19 shows the layout of the remote control. Special buttons on the remote control select the speaker mode (5, 3 or 2 speakers), and adjust the surround (rear) volume and the center speaker volume.
20 October 22, 2001 AM252876_03_V.pdf Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System The system controls Function VIDEO - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO inputs, and turns the system on. (See page 22.) AM/FM - Selects the radio and turns the system on to the previously selected station. When the radio is on, switches between AM and FM. CD - Selects the built-in CD player and turns the system on. AUX - Selects the DVD player (or other component connected to the AUX inputs) and turns the system on. Selects digital audio, if present. TAPE - Selects a tape deck or other component connected to the TAPE inputs, and turns the system on. STOP - Stops the CD player. PLAY/PAUSE - Begins or pauses play of the CD. When held down for two seconds, stops play of a CD. SKIP - Selects the previous or next CD track, or the previous or next preset radio station. SKIP - Press and hold to scan a CD. When these two keys on the music center are pressed simultaneously, plays CD tracks in random order. SEEK - Searches backward or forward through a CD. Seeks the previous or next strong AM or FM station. VOLUME - Raises or lowers the system volume. AUTO OFF - Sets a 15-minute delay before the system shuts off. Each addi- tional key press increases the time until shutoff by 15 minutes (up to 75 minutes). MUTE - Silences the speakers. Also restores volume to muted speakers. OFF - Turns the system off. AUTO OFF MUTE OFF SEEK SKIPTRACK /PRESET STOP TAPE AUX CD AM FM VIDEO PLAY/PAUSE Music Center Remote Control VOLUME
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Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System
Remote control
Additional system controls
Function
SURROUND
• Press and release to select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode for all sources.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage (1 chime) or disengage (2 chimes) simulated surround
for monaural program sources.
• Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore (3 chimes) factory settings for speaker mode and surround
volume level.
STEREO+CENTER
• Press and release to select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode for all sources.
• Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore (3 chimes) factory settings for speaker mode and center
volume level.
STEREO
• Press and release to select STEREO (2-speaker) mode for all sources.
• Press and hold to engage (1 chime) or disengage (2 chimes) Digital Dynamic Range
® compression.
SURROUND + / –
• In SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, raises or lowers volume of surround speakers.
• In STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) mode, raises or lowers volume of center speaker.
• In STEREO (2-speaker) mode, + selects the SURROUND mode.
Note: The adjustments made with SURROUND + and – will be remembered even if you select another
speaker mode.
SURROUND
STEREO+CENTER
STEREO
SURROUND
Note: If you set the master volume level very high or very low, a built-in feature automatically resets it to a moderate
threshold level the next time the system is turned on.
Note: To restore all factory default settings, turn power off then on, press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND(5-speaker) button until you hear the 3-chime confirmation tone, then press and hold the STEREO+CENTER STEREO+CENTER(3-speaker) button until you hear the 3-chime confirmation tone.
22 October 22, 2001 AM252876_03_V.pdf Listening to your Lifestyle® 8 system Your Lifestyle® 8 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 (i.e., five for the independent 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 directs stereo information to the surround channels, so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD discs. In addition, Videostage decoding processes a one-channel program and directs 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. Your Lifestyle ® 8 system offers the option of listening in 5, 3, or 2-speaker mode. The system turns on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. For most video material (mono, stereo, or sur- round), listening in 5 or 3-speaker mode helps anchor the dialogue to the picture while providing a fuller sound. Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks Pressing VIDEO or AUX turns the system on in enhanced mode, with bass and treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks. Press the same button (VIDEO or AUX) again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening. Pressing TAPE turns the system on in standard mode. Press TAPE again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening. Note: Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble, as is specified for proper playback of movie sound. Digital Dynamic Range® compression Digital Dynamic Range compression automatically adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds (particularly dialogue) and to prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special effect (e.g., an explosion). This feature is engaged when you turn on the system but you may turn it on (one chime) or off (two chimes) using the STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) button. 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 (i.e., pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM programs. Press the SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) button to turn it on (one chime) or off (two chimes). This feature is automatically engaged when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System
AM252876_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001 23 Operating the special features Please see the previous page for a more detailed explanation of these special features. Enhanced mode When you select The mode is To change this VIDEO or AUXEnhanced Press the same button again TAPEStandard Press the same button again CD or AM/FMStandard Not applicable: You cannot select enhanced mode for CD or AM/FM Digital Dynamic Range® compression When you select Compression is To change this VIDEO or AUXON Press and hold the STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) button until two chimes are heard CD, AM/FM, or TAPEOFF Press and hold the STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) button until one chime is heard Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers) When your audio source is Simulated surround is To change this Mono Dolby Digital ON Press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) button until two chimes are heard (OFF) Anything else OFF Press and hold the SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) button until one chime is heard (ON) To return speaker levels to factory settings To reset Press Center speaker level STEREO+CENTER STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) button until you hear a 3-note chime Surround (rear) speakers level SURROUND SURROUND (5-speaker) button until you hear a 3-note chime Chimes When you hear one or more chimes, it means that one of the system features has been turned on or off. What the chimes mean When you hear This means 1 chime Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers) or Digital Dynamic Range compression has been turned ON 2 chimes Simulated surround (monaural into 5 speakers) or Digital Dynamic Range compression has been turned OFF 3 chimes Surround speaker level or Center speaker level has been restored to factory default settings Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System
24 October 22, 2001 AM252876_03_V.pdf Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System Listening to digital sound Turning on the digital audio source Turn on the DVD player, DTV, or other digital audio source. Load the DVD disc. 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 music center AUX jacks. 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® 8 system cannot process MPEG-2 or DTS digital bitstreams. Make sure a connection is made between your DVD player or digital TV 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 SURROUND (5-speaker) 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. Listening to compact discs Loading a CD into the music center Press the latch on the CD cover, and place a CD onto the spindle, label-side up. Close the CD cover. Turning the system on and choosing the CD player Press the CD key on the remote or the music center. If the music system is already on, pressing one of these keys selects the CD player and the CD indicator lights. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. Select another speaker mode, if desired. If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play. If no CD is loaded, the No Disc O indicator lights. Using the CD player The following operations apply to keys on both the remote control and the music center, except where noted: •To play a stopped or paused CD, press PLAY/PAUSE. •To pause a CD, press . •To stop a CD, hold the key on the music center for two seconds, press the STOP key on the remote, or open the CD cover. •To skip tracks, press SKIP (forward) to go to the next track or SKIP (reverse) to go to the beginning of the current or previous track. •To move through a track, on the remote control press SEEK (forward) to move forward or SEEK (reverse) to move back, on the music center press and hold SKIP or SKIP . •To play tracks in random order, (using the music center controls only) press the SKIP and keys simultaneously. To continue playing the tracks in their regular order, press these keys again.
AM252876_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001 25 Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System Listening to the radio Turning the system on and choosing the radio Press the AM/FM key on the remote or the music center to turn your music system on to the most recently heard AM or FM station. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. Select another speaker mode, if desired. Note: If the system is on and the radio is already selected, this key switches between the AM and FM bands. Tuning Seeking the strongest stations •Press and release the SEEK (forward) or (reverse) key on the remote to seek and stop at the next strong signal. If you hold these keys down, the radio continues to seek without stopping at any station. •Or, press SEEK/TUNE > or < (under the CD cover) on the music center. •To stop seeking in one direction, briefly press the opposite direction key. Switching between AM and FM Press the AM/FM key to switch to the other band. Manual tuning If you want to tune the radio to a distant or weak station that the radio cannot seek, use the SEEK/TUNE keys, located under the CD cover. 1. Hold down the > or < key to scan through the stations. 2. Release the > or < key to stop at a selected station. 3. As soon as the scan stops, tap the > or < key to tune one channel at a time. Setting a station preset Your Lifestyle® music center can store up to 20 AM and FM stations in any combination. 1. Select a radio station you wish to store as a preset. 2. Press the STORE key (located under the CD cover). The station is stored in the lowest available preset location. 3. If you decide not to store the displayed station in the displayed preset location: a. Press and hold the STORE key. b. Press the SKIP (forward) or (reverse) key to select a different preset number for this station. c. Release the STORE key. The frequency of the preset station flashes. Note: You cannot store a station in an already-occupied preset location without erasing that preset station first (see “Erasing a preset station” below). If you attempt to store more than 20 stations, the preset display will flash ‘— —’. Selecting a preset station Once you have set station presets, press SKIP (forward) or (reverse) to select the next or the previous preset station. Erasing a preset station 1. Use the SKIP (forward) or (reverse) keys to select the preset station you wish to erase. 2. Press the ERASE key (located under the CD cover). The preset number is no longer lit.
26 October 22, 2001 AM252876_03_V.pdf Using the system with external components Follow the instructions on pages 12-15 for connecting components. Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME or button on the Lifestyle ® remote control or music center to raise or lower the volume. Control all other functions at the source, referring to its owner’s manual if necessary. To begin, make sure the component is turned on and a tape, CD, DVD, laserdisc, etc. is loaded. Note: The Lifestyle® 8 system cannot turn a connected component on or off. Turning the system on and selecting the component Press the TAPE, AUX, or VIDEO button on either the remote or the console to turn the system on and select the component connected to that input. If the system is already on, press one of these buttons to select the component. Note: Selecting a source turns the system on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. Press STEREO+CENTER STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or STEREO STEREO (2-speaker) to change the mode. The appropriate display indicator lights when the system is on and the component is selected. Using a video sound source Press VIDEO on the remote or SOURCE SELECT on the music center until VIDEO appears on the display. This turns your system on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode and selects the video sound source connected to the VIDEO jacks. If your video component is connected to the music center TAPE jacks, press TAPE on the remote or SOURCE SELECT on the music center until TAPE appears on the display. This turns your system on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode and selects the source connected to the TAPE jacks. Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks When a movie soundtrack is played in a motion picture theater, its bass and treble are restored to the original levels intended by the movie’s sound designer. To re-create the performance in your home, your Lifestyle ® 8 system’s enhanced mode restores the bass and treble to these levels when you select VIDEO or AUX. When VIDEO or AUX is selected, you can also choose between standard and enhanced modes. The system turns on in enhanced mode for movies. Press the same button (VIDEO or AUX) again to change to standard mode. When TAPE is selected, the system turns on in standard mode. Press TAPE again to change to enhanced mode for movies. Note: You may not hear a difference between enhanced and standard modes when listening to dialogue or other program material that does not have much bass or treble. Using a tape deck, CD changer, or other connected component Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME (up) or (down) key to raise or lower the volume. Control all other functions at the source, referring to its owner’s manual if necessary. To record to a connected tape deck, play the source (AM/FM, CD, AUX, VIDEO) you wish to tape. Set the tape unit to record. Using headphones For headphone listening, use the stereo mini headphones jack on the left side of the music center. While this jack accepts most headphone models, you can get an adapter at Bose® dealers and most electronics stores, if needed. Connecting headphones automatically shuts off speakers connected to the FIXED OUTPUTs and SPEAKERS A. Operating Your Lifestyle® 8 System
AM252876_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001 27 Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System Fine-tuning your system In most situations, following the speaker placement guidelines (see pages 6-8) provides excellent sound quality. You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose ® patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings. If desired, you can further fine-tune your system as described below. Adjusting speaker controls The Lifestyle® 8 system TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass® module (Figure 20). They allow you to adjust the treble (high frequencies) and bass (low frequencies). In the normal setting, the dots on each control are in the 12 o’clock position. You can also locate the normal setting by feeling when the control settles into the notch at this position. Turn the controls clockwise to increase, and counterclockwise to decrease, the amount of treble or bass. Compensating for room acoustics The acoustics (sound qualities) of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any speaker system. In general, you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the cautious use of the TREBLE and BASS controls. Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls, may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Turning down the treble control (toward –) decreases treble sound. Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound of your system. Moving speakers further away from soft furnishings increases treble. You can increase treble sound by slightly turning up the treble control (toward +). Too much or too little bass You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control (toward –). To increase bass, turn up the bass control (toward +). Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear. Placing the module closer to the corner of the room increases bass. Moving the module away from the corner decreases bass. Figure 20 Bass and treble controls Treble Bass ®
28 October 22, 2001 AM252876_03_V.pdf Maintaining Your Lifestyle® 8 System Changing the house code settings Each Lifestyle® remote control uses a system of matching house codes to communicate with its corresponding music center. If your remote’s commands ever conflict with those of another nearby Lifestyle ® system, you can easily set a new house code for your system and its remote control(s) by following the procedures below. 1. Open the remote control battery cover. 2. Locate the miniature switches (Figure 21). Change the position of switch 2, 3, or 4 by moving it in the opposite direction from its current setting. Note: Do not change any other switches at this time. 3. Replace the battery cover on the remote control. 4. Press the OFF key on the music center. 5. Open the CD cover. 6. Press the STORE key. The display will begin to flash ‘— —’. 7. Within two seconds while the display is flashing, press any key on the remote control. The display stops flashing and momentarily shows ‘— —’ to confirm recognition of the house code. The system will remain off. 8. If you have additional remote controls, open the battery cover of each one and change the switches to match those of the first remote control. It is not necessary to repeat steps 4–7. Figure 21 Miniature switches for setting house codes and speakers 234 ON 5678 K40 l House code switches