Bose Lifestyle 38 DVD home entertainment system Sold from August 2006 to present series III User Manual

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Take advantage of the system intelligence
As it stores and processes the tracks from your  CDs, this system draws information about the 
tracks from internal music databases. This data  includes the name of each track, performing 
artist, style of music (genre), and other mean ingful information that helps characterize the 
music you enjoy.
As a further benefit, Bose issues update discs to keep  the music databases current. So even 
your newest CD acquisitions will have this information available.
Sending in the Product  Registration card included with your system is  #$%&()*$+,-+!
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.*#*$7*%1database or software updates. 
Data on each disc copies to the system 
automatically, when inserted 
in the disc tray.
Be sure  to fill out your card, or the online form, and return it to Bose.
Beyond just storing th is data for your use, the system also  allows you to edit it to better 
reflect your associations with the music. For  instance, if the embedded data classifies a CD 
as “World” music, and you consider it part of  your Latin collection, you can simply change the 
genre of that CD. For any CDs not covered by the database (created at home or non- !
commercially produced), the system allows you to  add information about that music to make 
sure it displays as you like.
For details on what information can be added  or changed and how to make these changes, 
refer to “DVD settings options” on page 46. 
						

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System maintenance
Changing batteries is the only regular  maintenance required. 
However, switches inside the remote battery case  can be changed, as needed (to select a !
new house code, for example). Similar changes may be required for any additional remotes, 
purchased for use in other rooms. 
Note: For further information on  switch settings refer to “Changing remote control switch 
settings” below
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Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batt eries when the remote  control stops operating  or its range seems 
reduced. Alkaline batt eries are recommended.
1. Slide open the battery compartment on  the back of the remote (Figure 25).
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 25
Installing the remote 
control batteries
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Battery
compartment  cover Battery
compartment
AAA batteries (4)
Changing remote control switch settings
Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a house code th at 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 26 on page 53).
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 sw itch settings. Moving other switches may disable your 
remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover. 
						

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Using the media center: 
1. Lift the media center door an d press the All Off button.
2. Press and hold the Enter 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: HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)
3. While holding the Enter button, press an y button on the remote control. !
The media center displays the new house  code, which confirms its recognition of the  !
new code: NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)
4. Release the Enter 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 4-5.
Note:
To verify your system’s  house code, press Enter while  the system is off. The display 
confirms the settings of switches 1-4.
Figure 26
Miniature switches on the 
Primary remote are set for 
use in the Main room (A) 
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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 which “audio 
stream” (of two) you hear. 
For more information on streams, 
refer to “Setting up a second room 
with sound” on page 54.
Switches 6-9 represent the room 
where the remote will be used. 
In the main room, the primary 
remote is set as Room A with all 
switches down.
Other switches
For a Bose
® link remote 
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Setting up a second room with sound
Your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system can dir ect sound to more than one room 
at the same time. What’s more, it can direct the audio from two different sound sources (such 
as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these  rooms through two independent audio streams.
In additional rooms where you have speakers (b eyond the main room where the media center 
is located), you can choose to listen to either  of the two audio streams. So, when music is 
playing in the main room, listeners in other rooms can en joy that same music or an entirely 
different audio source from th e system, for true independence.
Capable of supplying up to 14  additional rooms with Bose
® quality sound, one LIFESTYLE®
system can fill your entire living space with music.
Bose® link-compatible products make it easy
As an option to provide sound throughout  your home (or even outdoors), the Bose® link !
network connects all the pieces and offers a va riety of Bose products of consistent quality for 
use in other rooms.
These include: the Bose  link AL8 homewide wireless audio link. You can use it with the Wave
®
music system, 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1  GSSeries II systems, the LIFESTYLE®!
RoomMate® powered speakers, and other unpowere d speakers for indoors or out. We also 
offer amplifiers of different power ratings, plus  the proper cables and adapters to connect it 
all together. 
With the purchase of a Bose
® link remote control for each  additional room, managing your 
whole-house music system becomes quick and ea sy. It’s a simple matter to preset each 
remote for the room where it will be used and for the audio stream you want it to receive. 
For added versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL
® music center II to control the sound 
in your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams 
instantly, this advanced remote provides an LC D screen that shows you what is currently 
playing and what other  listening options you have.
Regardless of which ones you choose, each  Bose link-compatible product includes detailed 
instructions for adding it to your LIFESTYLE
® DVD home entertainment system. 
For more information on your  options, or to purchase addit ional equipment, contact your 
local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose direct ly, refer to the address list included with !
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Bose
® link remote switch settings
These settings apply only to remote controls 
with battery compa rtment switches.* 
• House code switches (1, 2, 3, and 4) must  match those on  your main remote.
• Consider your choices for Switch 5:  Change the switch so  the expansion room 
shares the audio stream heard in the main 
room (A).
Leave the switch unchanged, so the 
expansion room receiv es a different audio 
stream from the main room (A).
• Room code switches (6, 7, 8, and 9) must  be unique to each new remote, unless for 
use in the main room (A) along with the 
primary remote.
*For a PERSONAL
® music center II, you 
make these settings in a menu on the !
display screen.
Protecting and caring for your system
Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the surfaces.
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleanin g solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or 
abrasives.
• Do not use any sprays near the system.
Cleaning the media center
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean  the outside of the media center. 
Cleaning the speakers
Clean the surface of your sp eakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free 
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
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 fingerpr ints and scratches (Figure 27). Do not write on 
or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
• To remove stains or fingerprints from the surf ace of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. 
Wipe in straight movements from th e center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any 
chemical products; they can damage the disc.
• To minimize exposure to dust an d dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each 
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Figure 27
Handling and 
cleaning a disc
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System doesn’t do  !
anything • Make sure the power connecto
r is inserted securely into the media center, the power cord 
is inserted securely into the Acoustimass
® module, and the power pack and power cord 
are fully plugged into op erating AC wall outlets.
• Be sure to press a source button (C D/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE
® remote 
control.
• Unplug the media center power supply fo r 60 seconds, then reconnect it. !
This allows the unit to rese t itself after a power surge or power interruption.
No sound • Increase the volume. • Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the 
Mute button on the remote control 
to unmute the sound.
• Check the connections for any external comp onents. Make sure that you have pressed the !
correct remote button for the source you want to hear.
• For CD or DVD play, be sure the disc is pla ced correctly, label-side up, in the disc tray.
• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
• Make sure that the power  switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).
• Make sure that th e audio input cable: 
! Connector is firmly  seated in the media cent er Main Speaker jack.
! Multi-pin connector at the other end is  firmly seated in the Acoustimass module  !
AUDIO INPUT jack.
• Check connections between the  cube speakers and the module.
• Turn off the media center for 60 seconds,  then on again, to restore communication 
between the media center  and the speakers.
• Make sure that the power  switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).
Sound is marred by a 
loud hum or buzz, which 
may be electrical in 
nature (not harmonic) • Contact Bose
® Customer Service to
 determine if and how othe r electrical components in 
the room may be creating unwante d signals, and the possible remedies.
No sound from center 
speaker • Make sure the center speaker ca
ble is connected at both ends.
• Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Too much sound from 
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No sound from  !
surround speakers • Select 5-speaker mode.
• Increase the Surround setting
 for the source being played.
• Make sure the video sound source is stereo - and surround-encoded, and the component 
used (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.
Surround speakers  !
are too loud • Decrease the Surround setting
 for the source being played.
• Make sure that the left and  right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks 
(blue), and the left and right surround speake rs are connected to the surround speaker 
jacks (orange).
Storing tracks of a CD 
takes much longer than  !
it should • Remove the CD and check for scratche
s, which may slow the process or make it !
impossible to store all tracks. 
• Or, if the CD ne eds cleaning, refer to “Cleaning discs” on page 55.
LIFESTYLE
® remote 
behaves erratically or it 
does not work
(If this occurs in  !
conjunction with use  !
of a plasma-screen TV, 
see the problem listed 
next.) • Check batteries and thei
r polarity (+ and –).
• Make sure the power cable between the media  center and its power source is firmly 
seated, uncoiled, and extend ed to its full length.
• If you are using a plasma-screen TV, make  sure the media center power source is as far 
away from the TV as possible.
• Move the remote (or the media center) a  few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.”
• Make sure the remote control an d media center house codes match.
• Contact Bose
® Customer Service for assistance.
With a plasma-screen  !
TV turned on,  !
the LIFESTYLE
® remote 
behaves erratically • Momentarily disconnect the video cable (com
posite, S-video, or component) and see if 
remote performance improves. 
• If performance improves, the problem may be  remedied by obtaining “ferrite chokes” and 
placing them on the cable to  draw away the interference. To  purchase the chokes, contact 
Bose Customer Service  for assistance.
System turns on by itself, 
or behaves erratically • Change the house code setting to prevent
 signals from conflicting with another nearby!
LIFESTYLE
® system. (See “Changing remote co ntrol switch settings” on page 52.)
Radio does not work • Make sure antennas are connected properly. • Move AM antenna at least 20 inche s (50 cm) from the media center.
• Adjust antenna position to improve reception. 
• Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.
• Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.
• Select another station. You may be in an area  of weak signal coverage for some stations.
The disc does not play • After pr essing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing 
Play.
• Make sure the disc is proper ly inserted (label side up).
• Eject the disc and tr y loading it again.
• The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 55.
• Try another CD. The CD may be defe ctive or not compatible. See “Clarifying some basics” 
on page 5.
Problem What to do 
						

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Contacting Customer Service
For additional help in so lving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the 
address sheet included in the carton.
Limited warranty
This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. 
Details of the limited warranty are provided on  the Product Registration Card that came with 
your system. Pleas e fill out the information section on the card  and mail it to Bose. However, 
failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.
A CD or DVD does not 
play correctly
• Check the disc for scratches, fingerprints, smear
s, or dirt. See “Protecting and caring for 
your system” on page 55.
FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy !
in surround mode • Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode 
in the Settings menu to minimize noise.  See “Stored CDs settings options” on page 45.
Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are no t damaged and the connections are secure.
• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.
No sound from  !
TV, CD/DVD, VCR,  !
or AUX  • Check the connections.
• Make sure that compo
nent is turned on.
• Refer to the component owner’s manual. 
No video on screen, 
though the TV audio 
functions • Check the TV video input selection. Make
 sure it is correct for the video source.
LIFESTYLE
® remote  !
does not control  !
your TV, VCR,  !
cable/satellite box,  !
or other external  !
component • Make sure correct 
codes are set. See “Using your LIFESTYLE? remote with other compo-
nents” on page 26.
• Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends  commands to your external compon ents is below the disc tray.
• If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to connect  the external IR emitter, included with yo ur system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear 
panel of the media center. See “IR em itter cable as an option” in your Installation Guide.
Yo u r  T V  t u r n s   !
on and off unexpectedly • Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV. Or check the SCART connector if 
you use one.
• Verify that the TV on/off sensor  is working properly by choosing 
TV Power Statusunder 
Video in the System menu.
TV screen goes dark or 
image flips repeatedly 
after making a change !
to a Video feature in 
System settings • Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings, following 
instructions in “Component system setup  using the display” on page 13.
! Video Format should be set to NTSC (U.S.  standard) or PAL (European standard).
! Make sure the Progressive Scan setting  is off, unless you have used a component video 
connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.
Yo u  f o r g o t   !
your password • Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then
!
create a new password.
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Accessories
For information on speaker mo unting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and 
connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose 
Customer Service. See the ad dress and phone number list included with your system.
Technical information
Media center power pack power rating
USA/Canada: 120V
 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A
Internationa l: 220-240V
 0.30A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A
Dual voltage: 115/230V
 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC 1.1A
Speaker system power rating  USA/Canada: 100-120V
 50/60Hz 350W
Internationa l: 220-240V
 50/60Hz 350W
Dual voltage:  100-120/220-240V
 50/60Hz 350W
Media center inputs AUX: 2Vrms, maximum
CBL-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum
VCR: 2Vrms, maximum
TV: 2Vrms, maximum
DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX)
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1V
p-p with sync 75 
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
p-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y
OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input
FM ANTENNA: 75 
AM ANTENNA: 12µH
TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing
Media center outputs SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Vari able audio, user selectable
AUDIO OUT L and R, fixed audio, 2 Vrms maximum
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF
OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1V
p-p with sync 75 
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1V
p-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y
Media center dimensions 15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H !
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm) Media center finish
Brushed aluminum
Media center weight 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Remote control range
65 ft (20 m) 
						

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