Bose Lifestyle 18 Operating Guide

							® LIFESTYLE 18 Series II LIFESTYLE 28 Series II DVD Home Entertainment Systems
Operating Guide
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Safety Information
English
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy 
all of its advanced features. Save both the Installation Guide and the Operation Guide for future reference.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the sys-
tem. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your LIFESTYLE
® DVD home entertainment system 
media center and on the rear panel of the Acoustimass® module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of 
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating 
and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result 
in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly 
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Class 1 laser product
The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 
according to EN 60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the 
bottom of the media center.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing 
Equipment Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Batteries
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This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U.S. copyright laws as unpublished works. They are confidential and 
proprietary to Dolby Laboratories.  Their reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, or the production of derivative works therefrom without the 
express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited.  Copyright 1992-1996 by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.  All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
 
						

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Contents
Where to find...
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Types of discs you can play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Check for region number compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Glossary of audio terms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Capabilities and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
The remote control    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
If the remote does not work as you expect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
The media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Activating component or progressive scan connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
System Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Making it all work together smoothly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
To turn on other components   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
To watch video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
To adjust what you see or hear  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Loading and playing a DVD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Using parental controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading and playing a CD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Control options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Using the radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Changing stations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting a station preset   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the headphone jack   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Using the sleep timer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
To set the timer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Controlling External Sources   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Using your LIFESTYLE
® remote with other components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
For TV control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
For cable/satellite control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
For VCR (or DVR) control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
For AUX control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Designating one video tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Changing Source Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Making adjustments to a particular source   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
How to see your options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
How to change the settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
CD setting options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
DVD setting options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and Aux) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights 
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. 
In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition” output.  If there are 
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright pro-
tection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus 
Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. © UEI 2000-2002.
 
						

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Contents
English
Using System Menus   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to see the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
How to make changes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Audio options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Video options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Media center options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Remote control opitons   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
DVD lock options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Applying parental control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Reference   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Remote control maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the remote control batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Changing house code settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Setting up a second room with sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Bose
® link: the key to assured compatibility   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Limited warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Contacting customer service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
 
						

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English
Introduction
We l c o m e
Thank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Through 
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® systems design, this elegant and 
easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.
Types of discs you can play
The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos:
•Video DVDs  
• DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws
• Video CDs (VCDs)
•Audio CDs
•CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws
•MP3 CDsthat meet the following criteria: 
All tracks are burned in a single, closed session and in ISO9660 disc format. Each file name 
has an “.mp3” extension and no other periods. The file tag is no higher than ID3 (ID3v2).
Check for region number compatibility
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match. 
These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold. 
Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your 
system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region 
number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and 
corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right. 
Glossary of audio terms
Aspect ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the 
picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4 
by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect 
ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.
Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.
Component video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals 
(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all 
television sets. 
Composite video – A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color infor-
mation are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, com-
posite video cables use RCA jacks.
Dolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and 
accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding 
multi-channel audio.
– The logo representing Dolby Digital.
 
						

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Introduction
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DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a type of multi-channel surround sound 
format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.
– The logo representing Digital Theater Systems.
DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile 
Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.
DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, 
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.
IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives com-
mands on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox – A video format which has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black 
bars above and below the TV picture.
MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording 
of many hours of music on a single CD.
NTSC – An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and a label for the video 
format standard established by the committee for televisions used in the US and other 
countries.
PA L – An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western 
Europe. 
Pan & Scan – The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by 
cropping parts of the picture. DVD video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with 
the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan and scan widescreen video to a 4:3 ratio. 
PCM – An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal.
Progressive Scan – A video format which displays all lines of the picture frame in a single 
pass, and refreshes the image sixty times a second. This format is not compatible with all 
video displays.
RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This 
feature is available on European systems only. 
SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc and a music format for CD audio and 
high-resolution digital audio stored on a CD-sized disc. The new Bose
® LIFESTYLE® systems 
(with which this guide is included) play the CD-compatible portion of such discs, identified by 
the CD disc logo on the front of the disc. 
SCMS– A system for preventing second-generation digital copies of copyrighted audio 
material. A digital recorder equipped with SCMS will record digitally from another source, but 
that recording cannot then be used as a source for a second-generation recording.
S-video – Also called Y/C. A video signal that keeps the brightness and color information 
separate, and is significantly better than composite video. Requires the use of an S-video 
cable and is compatible with many televisions and other video components.
Videostage
® 5 – Bose® proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel 
surround sound experience from everything you listen to – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even 
mono TV programs.
YPbPr – An analog video signal containing one luminance and two chrominance compo-
nents. Also referred to as YUV or Y, B-Y, R-Y or a component connection. 
 
						

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Capabilities and Controls
The remote control 
The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE® system works 
from almost anywhere inside your home. Simply press any button. There is no need to aim 
the remote at the media center.
Power and mute
Source and input selection 
*You can choose to set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV, cable or satellite box, or 
VCR so it will turn those devices on or off. To do that, refer to “Using your LIFESTYLE® remote 
with other components” on page 18. Until then, however, simply turn on the TV or component 
using its power button or remote control.
Turns the system on and off. Selects the source last used.
Mutes the volume for all connected speakers (main and in other rooms).
Mutes or unmutes the volume in the current room. 
Turns the system on and selects the built-in disc player as source.
Turns the system on and selects the built-in FM/AM radio tuner set to the station 
last selected. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is on.
Turns the system on and selects an AUX source connected to the media center.
Turns the system on and selects the TV connected to the media center as 
source.
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns the TV on and off.
When the remote has been set to do so, scrolls the TV inputs to select one. 
The input that connects to the media center is one choice.
Turns the system on and selects a cable box or satellite receiver connected to the 
media center.
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your cable or satellite box on and off.
Turns your system on and selects the VCR connected to the media center as the 
sound source.
When the remote has been set to do so*, turns your VCR on and off.
 
						

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Capabilities and Controls
English
Menu and program selection
Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source.
Enters or exits the System menu.
Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.
Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box.
Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite pro-
vides that option).
Exits the Settings and System menus. 
Exits electronic TV listings.
Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency.
Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.
Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item. 
Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.
Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station.
Skip to the next or previous TV channel, CD track, DVD chapter, or radio 
preset.
Raise or lower the volume of the current source. 
Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only,
if it was muted. 
Pressing – lowers the volume.
Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station preset, or TV channel that 
corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some 
items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.
Skips to the previous TV channel.*
Displays or exits the cable or satellite information window, if available. 
Pressing and holding this button (until the change is apparent), removes 
or restores auido track information on the media center display.
 
						

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Capabilities and Controls
English
Play options
Note: All of the buttons shown below, except Shuffle and Repeat, can be used with your VCR or 
DVR after the remote has been set to control it.
If the remote does not work as you expect
If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to 
change batteries. For information on the type of batteries to use and how to change them, 
refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 41.
In some buildings, you may experience “dead spots” where the remote control will not 
operate effectively. If this happens, move the remote a foot or two and try again. Also make 
sure the cord that connects the power supply to the media center (and contains the remote 
antenna) is stretched to its full length. If these efforts do not work, move the media center a 
few feet to a location where it provides a better response.
If the batteries are fine and the suggestions concerning “dead spots” above do not work, you 
may need an antenna extender. To contact Bose
® customer service to request one, refer to 
the address list included with the system.Stops the disc player. 
Note: For DVDs and VCDs only, the system remembers the point where the disc was 
stopped. Pressing again clears that memory.
Pauses the disc player. 
Starts the disc player.
Skip back or forward to the start of a track or chapter. 
Or, when pressed and held, scans back or forward through the 
current CD or MP3 disc, or adjusts the speed of the scan. 
Plays CD tracks in random order. Press 
Shuffle again to cancel this mode.
Repeats a whole CD or track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press 
Repeat again 
to cancel the repeat mode.
 
						

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Capabilities and Controls
English
The media center 
The CD/DVD tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media 
center. To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).
An IR signal emitter, located under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo-
nents using the LIFESTYLE
® remote. Avoid blocking the emitter, so its signal will have a clear 
path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.
Figure 1
Front view of the media 
center
Controls
The nine control buttons work as described below.
®
Front panel door – lifts up
Controls Disc trayDisplay windowHeadphone jack
IR emitter
On/Off Source Volume
Enter
Erase
Store All Off
Open/CloseTurns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used 
when it turns the system on.
Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms).
Opens/closes the disc tray.
Steps through the available source selections.
Begins DVD play when that option appears selected on screen.
Works with the Store button to scan through the system settings options on the 
media center display.
Removes a radio station preset.
Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers (if they were muted).
Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source.
Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive on the LIFESTYLE
®
38 and 48 systems only.
When the system is off, resets the remote control house code.
Works with the Enter button to scan through the system settings options on the 
media center display.
On/Off
All Off
Open/Close
Source
Enter
Erase
Volume
Store