Bose Lifestyle 30 Series II system Sold from May 1999 to 2002 User Manual

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Figure 18
The music center controlsON
OFFVOLUMESTORE/IPLAY/PAUSE
SOURCE
SELECTERASE
SKIP
NEXT DISCTUNEI
The music center controls
The music center function keys are described on page 20. Use the following special music
center keys to tune the radio, set station presets, and scan a CD (Figur e 18).
TUNE 
/ - Lowers or raises the frequency setting of the radio (stations). In CD mode,
initiates a fast scan of the current CD.
STORE or...

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AMFM
AUX
CD
1 VIDEO
2 VIDEO
TAPE
MUTE
MUTE
ALL
OFFON
  Note: For information on controlling the system from different zones, see “Using two listening zones” on page 30.
SOURCE
SELECT
/II
/II
SKIP
SKIP
ON
OFF
SKIPSKIP
The system controls
Function
VIDEO 1 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs,
and turns the system on. (See page 22.)
VIDEO 2 - Selects a video sound source connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs,
and...

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Remote control
Additional system controls
Function
SURROUND
•  Press and release to select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode for all sources.
•  Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage (1 chime) or disengage (2 chimes) simulated surround for monaural
    program sources.
•  Press and hold for 8 seconds to restore (3 chimes) factory settings for speaker mode and surround
volume level.
STEREO+CENTER
•  Press and release to select...

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Listening to your Lifestyle® 30 system
Your Lifestyle® 30 system uses digital signal pr ocessing to bring even gr eater realism and
impact to both movies and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to
5.1 discrete audio channels (i.e., five for the independent Jewel Cube
® speakers 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...

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Operating the special features
Please see the previous page for a more detailed explanation of these special featur es.
Enhanced mode
When you select The mode is To change this
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUXEnhanced Press the same button again
TAPEStandard Press the same button again
CD or AM/FMStandard Not applicable: You cannot select
enhanced mode for CD or AM/FM
Digital Dynamic Range® compression
When you select Compression is To...

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Listening to digital sound
Turning on the digital audio source
Turn on the DVD player, DTV, or other digital audio source. Load the DVD disc.
Turning on the system and choosing digital sound
Press AUX to turn your system on to play digital sound. If your Lifestyle® system does not
receive a valid PCM or Dolby Digital bitstream, it will automatically select the analog signal
connected to the music center AUX jacks.
Selecting...

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Ejecting discs from the CD magazine
Press the white lever that corresponds to the disc you want to eject. This ejects the disc far
enough for you to grasp the edge and remove it from the magazine (Figure 21).
Loading the CD magazine into the music center
Open the music center door. Inser t the CD magazine fully into the music center, following the
direction of the arrow on the magazine (Figur e 22).
Ejecting the CD magazine from the music center
Press the EJECT...

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Turning on the system and choosing the CD player
Press the CD key on the remote or press SOURCE SELECT on the music center until CD is
selected. If the system is already on, use one of these keys to select the CD player. The CD
indicator on the display lights. If a CD has been loaded, it begins to play .
   Note: Selecting CD turns the system on in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. Press
STEREO+CENTER 
STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or STEREO...

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Listening to the radio
Turning the system on and choosing the radio
Press the AM/FM key on the remote or the music center to turn your music system on to the
most recently heard AM or FM station. The system turns on in SURROUND mode. Select
another speaker mode, if desired.
Note: If the system is on and the radio is already selected, this key switches between the
AM and FM bands.
Tuning
Seeking the strongest stations
•Press and...

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Using the system with external components
Follow the instructions on pages 12-15 for connecting components.
Turn on your component directly or by using its remote control. Use the VOLUME  or 
button on the Lifestyle
® remote control or music center to raise or lower the volume. Control
all other functions at the source, referring to its owner’s manual, if necessary. To begin, make
sure the component is turned on and a tape, CD, DVD, laserdisc, etc. is loaded....