Bose 18 manual Setting up a second listening zone, What is a zone?

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Setting up a second listening zone

Figure 16

Miniature zone code switches

Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system can direct sound from one or two sound sources (such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to two different listening zones at the same time.

What is a zone?

Each listening area, whether a room or a group of rooms (including outdoor areas), is called a zone. Your primary listening area is set up as zone 1.

What do I need for setting up a second zone?

A Bose® powered speaker system that is compatible with your home entertainment system. An existing stereo system can also be connected (special adapter required).

The appropriate LIFESTYLE® system cable to connect the zone 2 speaker system to the SPEAKER ZONES 2 connector on the rear panel of the media center.

A second LIFESTYLE® system remote control to operate the zone 2 sound.

See your dealer or contact Bose for information on obtaining additional powered speakers, remote controls, cables, and adapters for connecting additional equipment.

How do I set up a second remote to control zone 2?

1.Remove the battery compartment cover from the back side of the zone 2 remote.

2.Locate miniature switches 5 through 9 (Figure 16) and set them according to the table.

3.Make sure the house code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your first remote.

4.Re-install the battery compartment cover back.

Set switches 1-4 to match the settings

Set switches 5-9 for ZONE 2.

of 1-4 in your ZONE 1 remote.

 

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Zone 1 & 2 Switch Settings

 

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To control zone 1:

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To control zone 2:

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Contents Operating Guide Guía de uso Lifestyle 18 DVD Home Entertainment SystemSafety Information Contents Conventions used in this guide Check for region number compatibility IntroductionWelcome Types of discs you can playIntroduction Source/input controls Controls and IndicatorsRemote control Power on/off and mute controlsExit System menu/navigation controlsAudio controls Playback controlsMedia center control buttons Media center controls and indicatorsSleep Media center display windowGeneral System Operation Settings TV Testing the TV on/off detectorBasic DVD operations Playing a Video DVDBefore you play your first DVD Loading and playing a DVDParental Using parental controlsControl Rating Setting Audience Restriction If you want to Do thisPlaying an Audio CD Loading and playing a CDBasic CD operations Turning the radio on TuningSetting a station preset Listening to AM/FM RadioTo select a preset using the settings menu Erasing a station presetSelecting a preset station To select a preset with the remote controlProgramming your Lifestyle remote to control your VCR Playing External SourcesControlling external sources Programming your Lifestyle remote to control your TVTurning the system on and selecting the source Recording to a tape deck Changing channels using a VCR or cable/satellite boxTo navigate around in the settings menu Changing System SettingsUsing the settings menus To display the settings menu on your TV screenTo exit a submenu To exit the settings menu and clear it from your TV screenTo change a setting To enter a submenuDVD play options Changing DVD settingsDVD settings Menu Item Settings What each setting doesTion 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 Audio setup submenu Making audio adjustmentsPress Erase on the media center within five seconds. This Settings Audio Setup 2 Map of the System Setup Menus Changing the system setupVCR / Tape None System setup menuParental control setup submenu DVD setup submenuTV / VCR / AUX Remote control setup submenuReference Changing the house code settingsHow do I set up a second remote to control zone 2? Setting up a second listening zoneWhat is a zone? What do I need for setting up a second zone?Taking care of your Lifestyle system Cleaning the media centerCleaning the speakers Cleaning discsTroubleshooting Replacing the remote control batteriesPress Surround + Not Connected Technical information Accessories WarrantyContacting customer service
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