Bose manual Introduction, About your Lifestyle system VS-1 video expander, Unpacking

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Introduction

About your LIFESTYLE® system

VS-1 video expander

The LIFESTYLE® system VS-1 video expander is designed to sim- plify your system setup and operation. After setting up the VS-1, pressing a source button on your LIFESTYLE® system remote selects audio and video at the same time.

Designed to work with LIFESTYLE® 48, 38, 28 Series II and 18 Series II DVD home entertainment systems.

Provides component, S-Video, and composite video outputs for your TV.

Provides component, S-Video, and composite inputs for your VCR, cable/satellite box, or other audio/video source.

Converts a composite input to an S-Video or component output; converts an S-Video input to a component output.

Compatible with high-definition TV (HDTV) and progressive scan TV formats.

VS-1 video expander

Software update disc

Quadra cable (attached)

Component video cable

Unpacking

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.

Carefully unpack the VS-1 video expander. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown on this page. Save all packing materials in case you need to repack and transport your product.

If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

Finding a location for the VS-1

You can position the VS-1 on a shelf behind your media center or behind your TV, or you can mount it on the back of an entertainment center or on a wall. To mount it on a wall, see “Mounting Your VS-1 on a Wall” on page 18.

If you need additional cables

Your VS-1 includes one component video cable. Additional cables may be needed to set up the VS-1 with your LIFESTYLE® system. To determine if you need any additional cables, we suggest that you read through this guide before you begin the actual setup. Additional cables can be purchased from your Bose dealer or your local electronics retailer.

For your records

Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the VS-1 video expander. Please record it here and on your Product Registration Card. This provides easy access to this number if you ever need to contact Bose® Customer Service.

Serial number: _________________________

Dealer name: ________________________________________________________________

Dealer phone: ____________________________ Purchase date:___________________

Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.

Please keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this owner’s guide.

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Contents Lifestyle VS-1 Keep these instructions for future reference Important Safety InformationPlease read this installation guide Safety InformationContents About your Lifestyle system VS-1 video expander IntroductionUnpacking Finding a location for the VS-1If you have a Lifestyle system in your home Connecting the VS-1 to Your Media CenterConnecting the Quadra cable Choosing the TV connection type Your Connection OptionsYour TV connection panel TV connection panel Connecting your TV to the VS-1 ComponentFor a Component Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Choosing connection types for your video sources Connecting your sources to the VS-1TV connection Panel VS-1 Connecting your TV to the VS-1 S-VideoFor an S-Video Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Video Quality VCR CBL-SAT Other Connection TypeFor a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Connecting your TV to the VS-1 CompositeFor a Composite Connection Between Your TV and the VS-1 Lifestyle media center rear panel Source Audio ConnectionsRecording programs Connecting your cable/satellite box to your VCR/DVRProgram Recording Connections Activating component video Operating InformationUpdating the system software Selecting the TV source Switching sourcesRequired tools Mounting Your VS-1 on a WallRecommended hardware For solid woodMaintaining Your VS-1 CleaningTroubleshooting Technical information Contacting Customer ServiceLimited Warranty Maintaining Your VS-1 Maintaining Your VS-1