Bose Lifestyle 18 Operating Guide

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*The Off option for ADAPTiQ system is not a reversible selection. 
To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the 
ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on this process, refer to “Finish-
ing the Installation” in your LIFESTYLE
®Installation Guide.
This advanced feature of the LIFESTYLE
® system makes adjustments to the audio 
processing to compensate for the furnishings, speaker placement, and listening positions to 
provide the most ideal sound in your room.
Active Display Item
Default Settings; 
Options
Effect of this Setting
ADAPTiQOff*
On
EraseNo ADAPTiQ
® audio calibration performed.
Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.
Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selec-
tion is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the 
Erase button 
on the media center controls. 
Expansion protocol
Change this only if instructed in 
the owner’s guide supplied with 
your Bose
® link remote control.Bose
® link
LegacyCommunicates only with Bose® link networked products.
Communicates only with older Bose products.
 
						

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Video options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
video features. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 13
Video preview
*With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is 
on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector communicates with the TV. If your system setup is 
different from either of these, using the automatic feature is not an option. 
Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your 
Installation Guide.
Video
TV Power
TV Power Status
TV Aspect Ratio
Widescreen DVDsVideo Connector
Video Black Level
Video Format
Progressive Scan Select Video to adjust these system options
Important Note: 
DO NOT change settings for Component 
video or Progressive scan in the System 
menu. Doing so can cause your TV 
screen to go blank, making completion of 
the process difficult.
Instead refer to “Activating component or 
progressive scan connections” on 
page 11.
Active Display Item
Default Settings; 
Options
Effect of this Setting
TV PowerAutomatic
Manual
EuroTV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.* 
TV does not come on automatically.
TV responds to SCART connector input.
TV Power Status
(not a setting)TV Not Detected
TV OnIndicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.
Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly. 
TV Aspect RatioNormal
Widescreen4:3 ratio screen display.
16:9 ratio widescreen display.
Widescreen DVDsModified
UnmodifiedDVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen.
DVD video does not reformat automatically.
Video Connector
(See Important Note above.)Composite, S-VIDEO
ComponentSystem works with composite and/or S-video TV connection.
System works with component TV connection.
Video Black LevelNormal
ExtendedScreen black level generally appropriate for TVs.
Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.
Video FormatNTSC
PA LCorrect for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors.
Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.
Progressive Scan
(See Important Note above.)Off
OnScreen image repaints in standard style.
Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
 
						

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Media center options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
media center features. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 14
Media Center previewMedia
Center
Select Media Center to adjust these system options
Display Brightness
Display Language
Optical Source
Digital Audio Format
Widescreen DVDs
Tu n e r  Sp a c i n g  
Restore Settings
Active Display ItemDefault Settings; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
Display Brightness4
1 to 7Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness. 
Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).
Display LanguageEnglish
Dansk, Deutsch,
Espanol, Francais,
Italiano, Nederlands,
SvenskaOn-screen display menus appear in the selected language.
Optical SourceNone
TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUXNo digital signal received via optical cable.
Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.
Digital Audio FormatOriginal
PCMNo processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio 
jacks.
Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices. 
Tuner SpacingU.S., European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region 
standard.
Restore SettingsNo
Ye sUser settings, if any, modify system operation.
Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings 
established at the factory.
 
						

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Remote control options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
remote control features. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 15
Remote Control preview
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD 
Lock choices. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Remote 
Control
CBL/SAT Device 
CBL/SAT Brand
CBL/SAT Device Code
AUX Device
AUX Brand
AUX Device CodeIR Control
TV Tuner
TV Brand
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device Code IR Control
TV Tuner
TV Brand
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device Code
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
Active Display Item
Default Settings; 
Options
Effect of this Setting
IR ControlOff
Teach
OnSystem does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR 
commands to a learning remote.
System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE
® remote 
buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the 
system.
System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught 
to operate the system.
TV TunerCBL/SAT
TV, VCRSelected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices.
TV BrandBrand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE
® remote control to operate.
TV Device CodeCode number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV.
VCR BrandBrand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote.
VCR Device CodeCode number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR.
CBL/SAT DeviceCable
SatelliteIdentifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE
® remote control to 
operate.
CBL/SAT BrandBrand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control.
CBL/SAT Device CodeCode number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box.
AUX DeviceChanger
Satellite, Cable,
DVR, TV, VCRIdentifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE
® remote to operate.
AUX BrandBrand name Identifies the AUX device brand for the remote.
AUX Device CodeCode number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device.
 
						

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DVD Lock options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD 
Lock choices. Press the 
Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 16
DVD Lock Menu
Applying parental control
The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE® system lets you restrict viewing of DVD videos 
with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish 
a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. 
Your password will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than 
your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the 
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table on page 36.
DVD
Lock
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
Create/Change Password
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above
Active Display ItemDefault Setting; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
Change Password_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies 
with certain ratings.
Create Password
(appears only if no 
password has been set)_ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with 
certain ratings.
Confirm Password_ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password.
Lock Unrated DiscsOff
OnNo restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.
Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.
Lock Discs Rated Above1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number when a 
password is created. 
 
						

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For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos 
rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the 
password.
Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without 
permission.
To set the restriction level and passwords
With the TV turned on, select the proper TV video input for the media center. 
Press the
 System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. 
When the System menu appears on the TV screen: 
1. Move right to 
DVD Lock for a preview of the selections (Figure 16 on page 35). 
2. Press the 
Down arrow or Enter button to move into an active display of submenus, which 
looks different from the preview screen.
3. Use the 
number buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password 
blanks. 
4. Press 
Enter to register your choice.
5. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press 
Enter to register them. 
6. Select 
Lock Discs Rated Above.
7. Move rightand up or down to select the restriction level you want. 
8. Press 
Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.
Parental 
Control
Setting
MPAA 
RatingAudience 
Restriction
8None
7 NC-17 Adult audiences
6 R Mature audiences
5 Mature teenage audiences
4 PG-13 Teenage audiences
3 PG Mature young audiences
2 Most audiences
1 G General
 
						

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Reference
Remote control maintenance
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the 
switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for 
use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to “Bose
®link 
remote switch settings” on page 39.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems 
reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17).
2. Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + 
and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Figure 17
Installing the remote 
control batteries
Changing house code settings
Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set 
in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another LIFESTYLE® system nearby 
creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center 
and its remote control(s) with steps that follow.
Using the remote control:
1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on 
page 38).
2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current 
setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.
Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your 
remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
+
+
+
+
Battery
compartment 
coverBattery
compartment
AAA batteries (4)
 
						

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Using the media center: 
1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.
2. Press and hold the Store button. Your current house code will appear in the media center 
display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches 
1 through 4:
3. While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control. 
The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the 
new code:
4. Release the Store button. The system remains off.
5. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first 
remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display con-
firms the settings of switches 1-4.
Figure 18
Miniature house code 
switches on the Main room 
(A) remote
Setting up a second room with sound
Your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room 
at the same time. What’s more, it can even direct sound from two different sound sources 
(such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent 
“streams.”
In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you 
can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the sys-
tem is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing 
there or an entirely different program.
Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE
® system 
can fill your entire living space with music.HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)
NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)
123456789
123456789
Switches (1-4)
As set at the factory: 
all switches down.
Switches 1-4 need to match those 
switch settings in your main remote.
Set switches 5-9 for the room where 
you will use the Bose
® link remote. 
Switch 5 determines what “stream” 
or program you hear. 
For more information on streams, 
refer to “Setting up a second room 
with sound” below.
Switches 6-9 represent the room 
where the remote will be used. 
In the main room, the remote is set 
as Room A with all switches down.
Other switches
For a Bose
® link remote 
in another room
 
						

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Bose® link: the key to assured compatibility
One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi-
tional room.
As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the 
Bose
® link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent 
quality for use in the other rooms. 
These include smaller Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers, 
plus the proper cables and adapters to complete your sound network. And by purchasing a 
Bose
® link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music 
system becomes quick and easy. Inside these remotes, one small switch allows you to 
predetermine which rooms, as a group, will share the main room program stream and which 
other room or group of rooms will hear the alternate stream. 
For more versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL
® music center II remote control in 
your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams without 
setting switches, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is play-
ing on both steams. So it is very easy to choose one or the other whenever you like.
Regardless of which type you choose, with any Bose
® link remote control you also get 
detailed instructions on using the network. And a Bose® link symbol on the cartons (for the 
products mentioned above) helps simplify your selections. 
For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your 
local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with 
the system.
Bose® link remote switch settings
These settings are for use only with remote 
controls that have switches inside the bat-
tery compartment.* 
Make sure the house code switches 
(1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main 
remote.
For switch 5, determine if you want the 
room grouped with the main room (A), so it 
receives the same program heard there.
• If you do not change switch 5, the room 
will receive the same program stream as 
is heard in the main room (A).
• If you set switch 5 up ( ), the room will 
receive a different stream than the main 
room (A).ON
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*For the PERSONAL® music center II remote control, the settings above are made in a menu 
on the display screen.
 
						

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Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system
Caring for your system may include:
• Cleaning the system’s enclosures
• Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs
• Replacing the remote control batteries
Cleaning the media center
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center. 
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or 
abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
• Do not use any sprays near the system.
Cleaning the speakers
• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free 
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning 
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. 
• The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully, 
if necessary.
Cleaning discs
• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 19). 
• To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. 
Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any 
chemical products; they can damage the disc.
• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
• To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each 
disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
Figure 19
Handling and 
cleaning a disc
Limited warranty
Your LIFESTYLE® home theater system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. 
See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section 
on the card and mail it to Bose.