Bose 18 manual Changing System Settings, Using the settings menus

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Changing System Settings

Using the settings menus

To display the settings menu on your TV screen:

Press the Settings button. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently selected source. For example, if you press the Settings button while watching a DVD, you will see a menu similar to the one in Figure 4. This menu is generated by your LIFESTYLE® system and not by the currently loaded DVD.

Note: When you make changes using the on-screen display on your TV, the changes may not appear simultaneously on the media center’s display.

Figure 4

Elements of the on-screen menu displays

Title bar – shows the name of the current menu (the currently selected source is in parentheses).

Menu items – a list of choices is shown in this space.

Menu item description – Describes the selected menu item.

Settings (DVD)

DVD Play Options

Enter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selected menu item – menu items are selected

Sleep Timer:

Off

 

(highlighted) with the up/down arrow keys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD Status:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Setup

Enter

 

 

Submenu – This symbol indicates that there

 

 

is a submenu of items for this selection.

 

 

 

 

System Setup

Enter

 

 

Press the Enter button on the remote to go to

 

 

 

 

this submenu.

Lists options for how to play and view the current DVD.

 

selects item Enter goes to submenu

 

 

Status display area

 

 

 

 

this area is used to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display status infor-

Navigation controls – Identifies which remote

 

 

mation when a status

 

 

item is selected.

control buttons to use within this menu.

 

 

 

 

 

To navigate around in the settings menu:

Use the MENU/NAVIGATION buttons on your remote to move within the on-screen menus. Figure 4 shows you the elements of the on-screen menu displays.

To select a menu item and change the setting:

Selected items are highlighted with a lighter color. Use the up/down arrow buttons ( ) to scroll up or down the list and select the item you want. To change the setting, use the right

and left arrow buttons ( ).

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Contents Lifestyle 18 DVD Home Entertainment System Operating Guide Guía de usoSafety Information Contents Conventions used in this guide Types of discs you can play IntroductionWelcome Check for region number compatibilityIntroduction Power on/off and mute controls Controls and IndicatorsRemote control 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 TVLoading and playing a DVD Playing a Video DVDBefore you play your first DVD Basic DVD operationsIf you want to Do this Using parental controlsControl Rating Setting Audience Restriction ParentalLoading and playing a CD Playing an Audio CDBasic CD operations Listening to AM/FM Radio TuningSetting a station preset Turning the radio onTo select a preset with the remote control Erasing a station presetSelecting a preset station To select a preset using the settings menuProgramming your Lifestyle remote to control your TV Playing External SourcesControlling external sources 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 deckTo display the settings menu on your TV screen Changing System SettingsUsing the settings menus To navigate around in the settings menuTo enter a submenu To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screenTo change a setting To exit a submenuMenu Item Settings What each setting does Changing DVD settingsDVD settings 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 ReferenceWhat do I need for setting up a second zone? Setting up a second listening zoneWhat is a zone? How do I set up a second remote to control zone 2?Cleaning discs Cleaning the media centerCleaning the speakers Taking care of your Lifestyle systemReplacing the remote control batteries TroubleshootingPress Surround + Not Connected Technical information Warranty AccessoriesContacting customer service
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