Bose 18 manual Not Connected

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Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

What to do

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM sound is distorted

• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM sound is noisy in sur-

• Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker

 

 

round mode

mode to minimize noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted

• Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.

 

 

 

• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No tape, CD, VCR, or TV

• Check the connections.

 

 

sound.

• Make sure the component is turned on.

 

 

 

• Refer to the component owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You forgot your password

• Enter a password of 2673 to access the parental controls and then create a

 

 

 

new password.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media center display says:

• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center

 

 

NOT CONNECTED

SPEAKER ZONE 1 jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIFESTYLE® remote does

• Make sure correct codes are set. See “Programming your LIFESTYLE® remote to control

 

 

not control your TV, VCR,

your TV” on page 19.

 

 

cable/satellite box, or

• Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitters that send

 

 

other external component.

commands to your external components are behind the front panel display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to con-

 

 

 

nect the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the

 

 

 

rear panel of the media center. See “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your

 

 

 

LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your TV turns on and off

• Reposition the TV on/off detector on the back of your TV.

 

 

unexpectedly.

Verify that the TV on/off detector is working properly by choosing

TV Status

in the

 

 

 

Settings (TV) menu. When you turn on your TV, the status line that reads, “Detected TV

 

 

 

Power: Off” should change to “Detected TV Power: On”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English

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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 thisLoading and playing a CD Playing an Audio 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 Warranty AccessoriesContacting customer service
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