Bose Lifestyle system VS1 video expander Sold from May 2005 to present User Manual

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21. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. 
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference. 
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.
4. Follow all instructions. 
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or 
moisture – Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen 
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere 
else that water or moisture are present.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose
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Please read this installation guidePlease take the time to follow this installation guide carefully. It will help you set up 
and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your 
installation guide for future reference.WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to 
rain or moisture.
WARNING: 
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and 
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on...

4ContentsIntroduction   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
About your LIFESTYLE
® system VS-1 video expander  . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Finding a location for the VS-1   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the VS-1 to Your Media Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
If you have a LIFESTYLE® system in your home  ....

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Introduction
About your LIFESTYLE
® system 
VS-1 video expander
The LIFESTYLE
® system VS-1 video expander is designed to sim-
plify your system setup and operation. After setting up the VS-1, 
pressing a source button on your LIFESTYLE
® system remote 
selects audio and video at the same time.
 Designed to work with LIFESTYLE
® 48, 38, 28 Series II and 18 
Series II DVD home entertainment systems.
 Provides component, S-Video, and composite video outputs for 
your TV.
 Provides component,...

6Connecting the VS-1 to Your Media Center
If you have a LIFESTYLE
® system 
in your home
If you already have set up a LIFESTYLE
® system in 
your home, complete the following steps. Other-
wise, skip to “Connecting the Quadra cable.”
1. Turn off your LIFESTYLE
® system.
2. Unplug the media center power module and 
disconnect the DC power cord from the media 
center.
3. Remove any video cables from the Video OUT 
and Video IN jacks on the media center.
Connecting the Quadra cableConnect the Quadra cable...

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Your Connection Options
Your TV connection panel
Your TV may have more than one type of video input 
connection. Each type provides a different level of 
video image quality.
Examine the rear panel of your TV and determine 
whether it has composite, S-Video, or component 
video input jacks.Choosing the TV connection typeFrom the video input jacks on the back of your TV, 
choose the type that provides the highest level of 
video image quality. Place a check mark next to the 
type of video input...

8For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1
Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (Component)Follow the instructions on this page and the next if you decided to connect 
your TV to the VS-1 using a component video cable.
You can use the component video cable included in the carton to connect 
your TV to the VS-1.
1. Plug one end of the component video cable into the component jacks 
on the rear of your TV. Be sure to match the color of each plug to the 
color of each jack.
2. Plug the other end of...

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For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1
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Choosing connection types for your video sources1. Look at the rear panel of all your sources to determine what types of video output con-
nectors they have.
2. In the following table, check off the type of video input connection you plan to use for 
each of your video sources. Choose the type of connection that provides the highest 
level of video image quality. We recommend using a component connection if it is 
available.Connecting your...

10For an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1
Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (S-Video)Follow the instructions on this page and the next if you decided to 
connect your TV to the VS-1 using an S-Video cable.
You can use the S-Video cable included with your LIFESTYLE
® system 
to make this connection.
1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video jack on the 
rear of your TV.
2. Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the Video OUTPUT 
S-Video jack on the VS-1.
3. Turn to page 11...