Bose Lifestyle 35 Installation Guide

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Figure 16
Audio connection between 
the Media center and TV
Audio cable with two 
RCA connectorsWhite
RedWhite
Red
Audio jacks for an auxiliary component, cable or satellite, and VCR
Note:You can make connections to your other components after you test this basic setup.
For information on how to make additional connections, refer to “Connecting other components 
to the system” on page 29.
Setting the TV properly is...

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If your TV does not have a menu setting, follow the instruction (below) to use the on/off 
switch. 
If your TV has neither a switch nor a menu option for turning off the internal speakers, reduce 
the TV volume to its lowest setting. 
Using your TV speaker on/off switch:
If the rear panel of your TV has a SPEAKER ON/OFF switch, set it to the OFF position and 
adjust the TV volume to about 80% of the maximum. 
Selecting...

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Figure 18
Power connection for the 
media center
Fully extend the power cord, which serves 
as an antenna for the remote control.
Media center 
power supply
Media center connection panel
DC
power jack
AC (mains) 
outlet Power cable
Note:For dual voltage units (sold in certain areas), MAKE SURE the voltage setting on the 
bottom of the media center power supply matches the local power rating (Figure 18). Check 
with local...

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Making sure the sound is as good as it gets
Your system comes with two compact discs (Figure 20). Using them is the final step to 
basic installation of your new LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system.
• Use Setup Disc 1 to verify that your speakers are connected correctly and for other tips you 
may find useful. 
• Use Setup Disc 2 to follow the ADAPTiQ
® audio calibration process, which tailors the sound 
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Figure 21
Using the AdaptiQ®
calibration headset
AUX Media center connection panel
Headset
2. Put on the headset so it rests above your ears. In this position, it can listen (as you would) 
and take sampling measurements in your room during the ADAPTiQ audio calibration 
process. 
3. Follow the calibration process as directed on the TV screen.
Save the headset for possible future use
Keep the headset and discs together in...

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Installing the TV on/off sensor
The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically turn on the TV, as needed, when 
another video source (DVD, cable/satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the 
sensor, you need to turn on your TV separately.
For a larger TV, you may want a second person to help as you follow the steps below:
1. Plug the sensor cord connector into the TV SENSOR jack on the media...

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Higher-quality connections to consider
For on line assistance in making additional connections, or choosing the best choice means 
to connect your specific TV, please visit our website: owners.bose.com.
There are other connection options besides analog audio and composite video connections 
from the TV to the media center, shown earlier in this guide. However, your choices depend 
on the type of TV you...

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• You can then connect another S-video-compatible device to the media center, which will 
pass the S-video signal through to the TV. Use the cable provided with that device.
• You can also keep the composite connection between the TV and media center, in case you 
connect any device (like a VCR) that requires composite. Just be sure to turn off the 
S-video component, if it is also connected, when you...

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Connecting other components to the system
Although it is not required, you may have connected your TV to the TV Audio IN jacks 
located on the rear of the LIFESTYLE® media center. In addition, the media center provides 
Audio IN jacks labeled AUX, CBL-SAT, and VCR. 
CAUTION: 
Before connecting additional equipment to your system, be sure to turn off and 
unplug both the LIFESTYLE® media center and the...

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Cable or satellite box options
There are several ways to make the cable/satellite connections. Read these instructions to 
see how they will work with the components you own. If you have component jacks (three 
colored jacks) on your cable or satellite box and on your TV, you may prefer using another 
type of connection (refer to “Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite” on page 32).
Note:
For...