Bose DVD Home Entertainment Systems manual Tv, Cd/Dvd, Vcr

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	Problem	What to do
	LIFESTYLE® remote	• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).
	behaves erratically or it	• Make sure the VS-2/media center input and output cords are securely connected,
	does not work	uncoiled, and extended to their full length.
	(If this occurs in	• Make sure the VS-2 cable between the VS-2 and the media center is securely connected,
	conjunction with use	uncoiled and straightened as much as possible.
	of a plasma-screen TV,	• If you are using a plasma-screen TV, make sure the media center power source is as far
	see the problem listed	away from the TV as possible.
	next.)
		• Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.”

•Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match.

•Contact Bose® Customer Service for assistance.

With a plasma-screen	• Momentarily disconnect the video cable (composite, S-video, or component) and see if
TV turned on,	remote performance improves.
the LIFESTYLE® remote	• If performance improves, the problem may be remedied by obtaining “ferrite chokes” and
behaves erratically	placing them on the cable to draw away the interference. To purchase the chokes, contact
	Bose Customer Service for assistance.
System turns on by itself,	• Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
or behaves erratically	LIFESTYLE® system. (See “Changing remote control switch settings” on page 41.)
Radio does not work	• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
	• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.
	• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
	• Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.
	• Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.
	• Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.
The disc does not play	• After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.
	• Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).
	• Eject the disc and try loading it again.
	• The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 43.
	• Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Types of discs you can
	use with this system” on page 5.
A CD or DVD does not	• Check the disc for scratches, fingerprints, smears, or dirt. See “Protecting and caring for
play correctly	your system” on page 42.
FM sound is distorted	• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy	• Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode
in surround mode	in the Settings menu 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 sound from	• Check the connections.
TV, CD/DVD, VCR,	• Make sure that component is turned on.
or AUX	• Refer to the component owner’s manual.
No video on screen,	• Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source.
though the TV audio
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