Bose Lifestyle 18 Series II Activating component or progressive scan connections, Display window

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Capabilities and Controls

Display window

Figure 2

Sample of information that appears on the media center display

The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2).

When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal information that does not fit in the two lines available.

Light indicators

Shuffle

Shows when a CD, MP3 disc, or contents of an MP3 folder are playing in random order.

 

 

Repeat

Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat.

 

 

Disc

Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing.

 

 

Track

Shows when a track is playing.

 

 

Storing

Shows when CD tracks are being copied to storage on LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 systems

 

only.

 

 

 

Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.

 

 

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Activating component or progressive scan connections

If you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you need to activate settings for the connection, as explained below.

With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps:

1.Press and hold the Enter button on the media center.

2.While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button.

Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.

Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console.

3.When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons.

4.Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options.

5.Stop scrolling at the proper selection.

•For a component connection only, select:

-NTSC COMPONENT (in North America)

-PAL COMPONENT (outside North America)

•For a component connection and progressive scan, select NTSC PROGRESSIVE.

Note: The system does not support PAL progressive video.

6.With the proper selection made, press Enter to confirm the selection and leave the Video options.

The system is now ready to deliver the DVD video signal you prefer.

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Contents Operating Guide Please read this owner’s guide Safety InformationContents Contents Glossary of audio terms IntroductionWelcome Types of discs you can playIntroduction Source and input selection Remote controlPower and mute Capabilities and ControlsMenu and program selection If the remote does not work as you expect Play optionsControls Media centerDisplay window Light indicatorsActivating component or progressive scan connections To watch video System OperationMaking it all work together smoothly To turn on other componentsLoading and playing a DVD To adjust what you see or hearGeneral System Operation If you want to Do this Using parental controlsLoading and playing a CD Control optionsCD tracks If you want toChanging stations Using the radioSetting a station preset To remove a station preset Using the headphone jackUsing the sleep timer To set the timerFor TV control Using your Lifestyle remote with other componentsControlling External Sources Remote Control Philex Philharmonic Philips Phoenix Phonola Changing the TV Power Follow the process below For cable/satellite controlFor AUX control For VCR or DVR controlDesignating one video tuner How to see your options Changing Source SettingsMaking adjustments to a particular source How to change the settings Default Setting Features Options Effect of this Setting Tuner setting options FM or AM radioCD setting options Features Default Setting Effect of this SettingFeatures Options Effect of this Setting DVD setting optionsTV setting options for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX How to make changes Using System MenusMaking system adjustments How to see the System menuAudio options Expansion protocol ADAPTiQImportant Note Video optionsMedia center options Remote control options Applying parental control DVD Lock optionsAudience Setting Rating RestrictionTo set the restriction level and passwords Parental ControlReference Remote control maintenanceReplacing the remote control batteries Changing house code settingsFor a Bose link remote in another room Setting up a second room with soundOther switches Bose link the key to assured compatibility Bose link remote switch settingsCleaning discs Limited warrantyCleaning the media center Cleaning the speakersProblem What to do TroubleshootingTV, CD/DVD, VCR Contacting customer serviceTechnical information Accessories

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