Bose Lifestyle 18 Operating Guide

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Controlling External Sources
English
For cable/satellite control
While you can set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must 
designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below. 
The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should desig-
nate. So when you press the 
CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are oper-
ating that device.
You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do this only if the device is...

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Controlling External Sources
English
For VCR (or DVR) control
The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the 
instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both. 
If you have both a VCR and a DVR, setting your remote to control the DVR will provide 
more control options. Whether yours is a standalone DVR or is coupled with the VCR or 
Cable/Satellite box makes no difference.
Note: For general guidelines on using the...

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Controlling External Sources
English
Follow the process below:
Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for 
the media center. Then using the LIFESTYLE
® remote control, press the AUX source button and 
continue: 
1. Identify the device:
•From the 
Remote Control options in the System menu, select AUX Device.
• Move to the right and up or down in the list to select a component by pressing
 Enter.
2. Identify the brand:
• In the menu options on the left,...

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English
Changing Source Settings
Making adjustments to a particular source
While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-
ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear 
more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly. 
For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with 
features appropriate to that source.
With a little experience, moving...

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Changing Source Settings
English
How to change the settings
In the Settings menu on the media 
center display or on the TV screen, 
move around and make changes
by using the selection buttons shown.
On the display or the screen, the same actions apply:
•Press the 
left,right,up or down arrows to get to the option you want.
•Press 
Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.
• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.
•Press the 
Exit button on the...

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Changing Source Settings
English
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)
There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for 
each. Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM.
CD setting options
To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the 
source. 
FM
(or AM)
 Features
Default Setting; 
Options
Effect of this Setting 
2-3-5 Speakers 5
2, 3Determines the number of speakers playing....

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Changing Source Settings
English
DVD setting options
To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the 
source. 
Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set 
Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu.
DVDFeaturesDefault Setting; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
2,3,5 Speakers 5
2, 3Determines the number of speakers playing.
Surround 0
-5 to +5Establishes relative surround sound...

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Changing Source Settings
English
TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX)
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, 
CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources.
Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set 
Audio 
Processing
 to User Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu.
TVFeaturesDefault Setting; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
2,3,5 speakers 5
2, 3Controls the...

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English
Using System Menus
Making system adjustments
Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as 
you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are 
required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen. 
Using a component video connection is one example.
How to see the System menu
The System menu appears on the TV screen only, not on the media center display. To see 
the menu,...

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Using System Menus
English
Audio options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
audio features. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 12
Audio preview
Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some 
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.
Audio
Select Audio to adjust these system options
Bass Compensation
Treble...