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Changing System Settings

 

Menu Item

Settings

What each setting does

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono Decoding:

On

Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry when a Dolby

 

 

 

Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program. This feature can process a

 

 

 

one-channel program into five-speaker sound, directing the signals so that dialogue

 

 

 

remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. You experi-

 

 

 

ence a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (that is,

 

 

 

pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV shows and movies when you

 

 

 

select TV, VCR, AUX, or TAPE.

 

 

 

 

Off

Mono decoding is off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center Channel:

–8 to 8

Focuses or softens the presentation of center-channel sound. In 2-speaker mode “--”

 

 

 

appears instead of a numeric value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Status:

 

Displays system audio information. See the example in Figure 13.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADAPTiQ™

On

Makes audio adjustments based on the audio calibration process performed when you

 

Note: The ADAPTiQ

 

played Setup Disc 2. These audio adjustments compensate for your room furnishings,

 

audio calibration

 

speaker placement, and listening locations you selected during the process.

 

system may not be

Off

Erases the ADAPTiQ system adjustments and reverts to the factory settings.

 

included with your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIFESTYLE® system.

 

Note: After choosing

 

, press Erase on the media center within five seconds. This

 

Off

 

Contact your Bose

 

erasing is not reversible. To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments, you must run and

 

dealer.

 

 

 

complete the process on Setup Disc 2 again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– –

You have not performed the ADAPTiQ audio calibration on Setup Disc 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treble

–14 to +14

Decreases (–) or increases (+) the treble sound.

 

 

 

Compensation:

After

Rooms with few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare

Note: Completion

 

 

 

 

ADAPTiQ

floors and walls, may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Decreasing the treble

of the ADAPTiQ

 

 

system

sound can be useful. Conversely, rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing

audio calibration

 

 

calibration:

furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet, or heavy

 

 

–9 to +6

drapes, can sound “dull” and may benefit by increasing the treble sound.

compensates for

 

 

 

Different source materials, such as DVDs, CDs or radio stations, may also

your room acous-

 

 

 

vary in the amount of treble they have.

tics. Subsequently,

 

 

 

You can decrease the treble sound by lowering this setting to a negative

 

 

 

the treble and bass

 

 

 

value from –1 to –14. To increase the treble, raise this setting to a positive

 

 

 

value from +1 to +14.

controls operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

only over the range

 

Bass

–14 to +14

Decreases (–) or increases (+) the bass sound.

 

from –9 to +6 and

 

Compensation:

After

Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of bass you

should only be

 

 

ADAPTiQ

hear. Placing the module closer to the corner of the room will increase the

needed for occa-

 

 

system

bass. Moving the module away from the corner will decrease the bass.

sional adjustments

 

 

calibration:

Different source materials, such as DVDs, CDs or radio stations, may also

due to source mate-

 

 

–9 to +6

vary in the amount of bass they have.

rial variations.

 

 

 

You can decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting to a negative

 

 

 

value from –1 to –14. To increase the bass, raise this setting to a positive

 

 

 

 

 

value from +1 to +14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 ParentalBasic CD operations Playing an Audio CDLoading and playing a CD 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 Contacting customer service AccessoriesWarranty
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