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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
® Corporation. 
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure reliable operation of the 
product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and 
location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not 
place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ven-
tilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a 
cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat. 
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety. 
If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particu-
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they 
exit from the apparatus. 
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table 
specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over. 
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 
long periods of time – to prevent damage to this product. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such 
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped – Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening 
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other haz-
ards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near 
you.
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall out-
lets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may touch 
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or 
electric shock. 
17. See product enclosure bottom for safety related markings.
Information about products that generate electrical noiseIf applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which 
the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could 
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Important Safety Information 
						

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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 the apparatus. As with 
any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system. Liquids 
can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the sys-
tem, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating 
and maintenance instructions in this installation guide.
CAUTION: 
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on 
the apparatus.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage 
Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on 
www.bose.com.
©2005 
Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise 
used without prior written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation.
Safety Information 
						

							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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Quadra cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your Connection Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Your TV connection panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Choosing the TV connection type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
For a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1  . .  8
Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (Component)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Choosing connection types for your video sources   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting your sources to the VS-1  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1  . . . .  10
Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (S-Video)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Choosing connection types for your video sources   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting your sources to the VS-1  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
For a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1   . .  12
Connecting your TV to the VS-1 (Composite)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting your sources to the VS-1  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Source Audio Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Program Recording Connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Connecting your cable/satellite box to your VCR/DVR  . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording programs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Updating the system software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Activating component video   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting Your VS-1 on a Wall   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Required tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recommended hardware   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintaining Your VS-1   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contacting Customer Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Limited Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
						

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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, S-Video, and composite inputs for your 
VCR, cable/satellite box, or other audio/video source.
 Converts a composite input to an S-Video or component output; 
converts an S-Video input to a component output.
 Compatible with high-definition TV (HDTV) and progressive scan 
TV formats.
Unpacking
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the 
plastic bags out of the reach of children.
Carefully unpack the VS-1 video expander. Check to be sure your 
system includes the parts shown on this page. Save all packing 
materials in case you need to repack and transport your product. 
If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. 
Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose 
contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.Finding a location for the VS-1You can position the VS-1 on a shelf behind your media center or 
behind your TV, or you can mount it on the back of an entertainment 
center or on a wall. To mount it on a wall, see “Mounting Your VS-1 
on a Wall” on page 18.
VS-1 video 
expander
Component video cable Quadra cable (attached)
For your recordsNow is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the VS-1 video expander. 
Please record it here and on your Product Registration Card. This provides easy access 
to this number if you ever need to contact Bose
® Customer Service.
Serial number: _________________________
Dealer name: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone:  ____________________________ Purchase date:___________________
Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.
Please keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this owner’s guide.If you need additional cablesYour VS-1 includes one component video cable. Additional cables may be needed to set 
up the VS-1 with your LIFESTYLE
® system. To determine if you need any additional cables, 
we suggest that you read through this guide before you begin the actual setup. Additional 
cables can be purchased from your Bose dealer or your local electronics retailer.
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							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 from the VS-1 video 
expander to the back of your media center:
1. Insert the plug labelled “Serial Data” into the 
Serial Data jack on the media center.
2. Insert the plug labelled “DC Power” into the DC 
Power jack on the media center.
3. Insert the plug labelled “Composite Video” into 
the Composite Video OUT jack on the media 
center.
4. Insert the plug labelled “S-Video” into the S-
Video OUT jack on the media center.
5. Connect the DC power cable from the media 
center power module to the DC Power IN jack 
on the end of the VS-1 video expander.
Serial DataDC Power
Composite VideoS-Video
Quadra 
cable
VS-1
Media center power moduleMedia center power module
Media center rear panel Media center rear panel
DC power 
cord
Video cables
DC Power INWARNING: The VS-1 must be 
used only with the media center 
power supply module that came 
with your LIFESTYLE
® DVD home 
entertainment system.
Video cables 
						

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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 connection you plan to use.
Your choice determines which page you turn to for 
instructions on connecting your TV and other video 
sources to your VS-1:
 If you chose Component, go to page 8.
 If you chose S-Video, go to page 10.
 If you chose Composite, go to page 12.
CompositeStandard quality
(Yellow)
S-VideoGood quality
ComponentBest quality
TV connection panel
Check
oneTV connection 
typeVideo 
Quality Cable Type
Component Best
S-Video Good
Composite Standard
Supplied with the VS-1
Supplied with your LIFESTYLE systemSupplied with your LIFESTYLE system
This is only an example 
of a TV connection 
panel. Your TV may not 
have the exact same 
number and types of 
connections. Refer to 
the owner’s guide that 
came with your TV.
(Green)
(Blue)
(Red)
To help you make color-
coded connections, a 
color guide is provided 
inside the back cover. 
						

							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 the component video cable into the Video OUT-
PUT Component jacks on the VS-1. Again, be sure to match the color 
of each plug to the color of each jack.
3. Turn to page 9 for instructions on connecting your video sources to the 
VS-1.
TV connection panel
VS-1
Component video 
cable (supplied)
(Green)
(Red)(Blue)
For best video performance, you must activate the 
component video function in your media center. For 
instructions, see “Activating component video” on 
page 16.When switching between sources using a component 
connection, the VS-1 component output may sometimes 
change between a progressive scan format and a non-
progressive scan format. Some TVs may not be able to 
handle both interlaced and HD formats on the same 
input. Please refer to your TV owner’s guide to learn 
about the component input capabilities of your TV. 
						

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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 sources to the VS-11. Plug one end of the appropriate video cable into the selected jack(s) on your video 
source. If you are making a component connection, be sure to match the color of the 
plug to the color of the jack.
2. Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate Video INPUT jack(s) on the 
VS-1. Again, if you are making a component connection, be sure to match the color of 
the plug to the color of the jack.
3. Turn to “Source Audio Connections” on page 14.VCR CBL-SATAUX 
(Other)Connection 
typeVideo 
Quality
Component Best
S-Video Good
Composite StandardIf any of your sources do not have component video jacks, you can use 
either an S-Video or Composite connection. Remember, the VS-1 converts 
either of these up to component video format. 
						

							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 for instructions on connecting your video sources 
to the VS-1.
TV connection 
panel
VS-1
S-Video cable 
(Supplied with 
your LIFESTYLE 
system.)