Bose 18 manual General System Operation

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General System Operation

Turning your system on and off

You can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button on the remote control or the media center button panel. When you turn it on with either On/Off button, the source that was played last is automatically selected. You can also press any source button on the remote to turn the system on and select the source at the same time.

Making sound adjustments

Volume

System volume can be raised or lowered using the Volume ▲ ▼ buttons on the remote or the media center button panel.

Changing the number of speakers playing

When you turn on a source, the number of speakers used for that source is automatically determined. For example, when you select FM, the front right and left speakers are used. When you play a DVD video, all five speakers are turned on. You can change the number of speakers used for any source by pressing the Speakers 2-3-5button on the remote control.

Adjusting surround sound

The sound level of the surround (rear) speakers in your system can be adjusted in small steps using the Surround + / – buttons on your remote. In surround (5-speaker) mode, Surround+ raises the volume; Surround– lowers it.

Using the headphones jack

For private listening, you can connect a headset to the headset jack located on the right side of the media center. When a headset is connected, all ZONE 1 speakers are muted.

System settings

When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See “Changing System Settings” on page 22.

Using the sleep timer

Your system includes a sleep timer, which can be set to turn your system off automatically after 10 to 90 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the set- tings menu. See “Using the settings menus” on page 22.

Changing the video output for component video connections

If your TV or video monitor is capable of component video input signals, and you have con- nected your TV to your system using the component video adapter (included), you must change the video output setting in the settings menu to “YPbPr”. This will enable the media center to send the correct video signals to your TV.

To change the video output setting, see “Using the settings menus” on page 22, and “Changing the system setup” on page 34.

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Contents Lifestyle 18 DVD Home Entertainment System Operating Guide Guía de usoSafety Information Contents Conventions used in this guide Introduction WelcomeTypes of discs you can play Check for region number compatibilityIntroduction Controls and Indicators Remote controlPower on/off and mute controls Source/input controlsSystem menu/navigation controls ExitPlayback controls Audio controlsMedia center controls and indicators Media center control buttonsMedia center display window SleepGeneral System Operation Testing the TV on/off detector Settings TVPlaying a Video DVD Before you play your first DVDLoading and playing a DVD Basic DVD operationsUsing parental controls Control Rating Setting Audience RestrictionIf you want to Do this ParentalPlaying an Audio CD Loading and playing a CDBasic CD operations Tuning Setting a station presetListening to AM/FM Radio Turning the radio onErasing a station preset Selecting a preset stationTo select a preset with the remote control To select a preset using the settings menuPlaying External Sources Controlling external sourcesProgramming your Lifestyle remote to control your TV Programming your Lifestyle remote to control your VCRTurning the system on and selecting the source Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite box Recording to a tape deckChanging System Settings Using the settings menusTo display the settings menu on your TV screen To navigate around in the settings menuTo exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screen To change a settingTo enter a submenu To exit a submenuChanging DVD settings DVD settingsMenu Item Settings What each setting does DVD play optionsTion here. If available, use the setup menu on the DVD Changing VCD settings Changing CD settings Changing FM settings Changing AM settings Changing TV/VCR/AUX/TAPE settings Making audio adjustments Audio setup submenuPress Erase on the media center within five seconds. This Settings Audio Setup 2 Changing the system setup Map of the System Setup MenusSystem setup menu VCR / Tape NoneDVD setup submenu Parental control setup submenuRemote control setup submenu TV / VCR / AUXChanging the house code settings ReferenceSetting up a second listening zone What is a zone?What do I need for setting up a second zone? How do I set up a second remote to control zone 2?Cleaning the media center Cleaning the speakersCleaning discs Taking care of your Lifestyle systemReplacing the remote control batteries TroubleshootingPress Surround + Not Connected Technical information Accessories WarrantyContacting customer service
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