Bose 25 Series II manual Listening to your Lifestyle 25 system, Digital Dynamic Range compression

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Operating Your Lifestyle® 25 System

Listening to your Lifestyle® 25 system

Your Lifestyle® 25 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and impact to both movies and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to

5.1discrete audio channels (i.e., five for the independent cube speaker arrays and one for rich bass from the Acoustimass® module) from DVD, digital TV, next-generation cable boxes, and satellite receivers. With analog formats, as well as for two-channel PCM and Dolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage® decoding directs stereo information to the surround channels, so the sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD discs.

In addition, Videostage decoding processes a one-channel program and directs five-channel sound to five independent speakers. Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment.

Your Lifestyle® 25 system offers the option of listening in 5, 3, or 2-speaker mode. The system turns on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. For most video material (mono, stereo, or sur- round), listening in 5 or 3-speaker mode helps anchor the dialogue to the picture while providing a fuller sound.

Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks

Pressing VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX turns the system on in enhanced mode, with bass and treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks. Press the same button (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX) again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening. Pressing TAPE turns the system on in standard mode. Press TAPE again to alternate between enhanced mode for movies and standard mode for other listening.

Note: Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble, as is specified for proper playback of movie sound.

Digital Dynamic Range® compression

Digital Dynamic Range® compression automatically adjusts the volume to allow you to hear soft sounds (particularly dialogue) and to prevent you from being overwhelmed by a loud special effect (e.g., an explosion). This feature is engaged when you turn on the system, but

you may turn it on (one chime) or off (two chimes) using the STEREO (2-speaker) button.

STEREO

Using simulated surround for mono movie material

Bose® Videostage decoding 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 experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when you watch older (i.e., pre-stereo) movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM

programs. Press the SURROUND (5-speaker) button to turn it on (one chime) or off (two

SURROUND

chimes). This feature is automatically engaged when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program.

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Contents Bose Lifestyle 25 Series II System Safety Information Information about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding Where to find… For your recordsBefore you begin Realism and impactCompatibility Automatic sound level monitoring and controlCube speaker arrays AC power cord Unpacking the cartonSpeaker locations Left and right front speakersCenter speaker Surround speakers Acoustimass module Music centerConnecting the speakers and Lifestyle music center Connecting the cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass moduleMusic center and speaker connections Connecting the Acoustimass module power mains cord Connecting the music center AC mains power packSetting up a digital sound source Setting up a video sound sourceHow to set up your home theater To direct video sound sources through your TV About the video source Other connectionsTape deck Laserdisc player or additional CD changerConnecting the antennas Connecting to a cable radio signalFM antenna connections AM antenna connectionsInstalling the batteries in the remote control Lifestyle music systemsTurning on the music center Music center displayLifestyle remote control Music center controlsFunction Remote control Music center System controlsFunction Remote control Additional system controlsUsing enhanced mode for movie soundtracks Using simulated surround for mono movie materialListening to your Lifestyle 25 system Digital Dynamic Range compressionOperating the special features ChimesListening to digital sound Listening to compact discsEjecting discs from the CD magazine Loading the CD magazine into the music centerEjecting the CD magazine from the music center Turning on the system and choosing the CD player CD operationsIf you want to Press Tuning Listening to the radioUsing the system with external components Using a video sound sourceUsing a tape deck Using headphonesFine-tuning your system Adjusting speaker controlsCompensating for room acoustics Too much or too little trebleUsing two listening zones Setting up two zonesSetting a second remote for zone How zones workControlling the zones from the remote controls Operating two listening zonesControlling the zones from the music center control panel ZoneChanging the house code settings Miniature switches for setting house codes and zonesCleaning the music center Cleaning the speakersTaking care of your Lifestyle 25 system Handling CDsTroubleshooting Problem What to doWarranty period Customer serviceAccessories Technical informationIndex Treble Canada European OfficeAustralia Belgique/België
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