Bose Lifestyle 38 Owners Guide

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Remote control care
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the 
switches inside the remote battery case may be changed as needed, too. Additional remotes 
for use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to “Bose
® link 
remote switch settings” on page 53.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems 
reduced....

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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 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:
3. While holding the Enter 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...

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Bose® link compatible products simplify your decisions
As an option to provide sound throughout your home (or even outdoors), the Bose® link net-
work connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent quality for 
use in other rooms.
These include: Bose Wave
® radio/CD Series II or 3•2•1 Series II systems, powered speakers, 
and unpowered speakers for indoors or out. It also offers amplifiers of different power ratings, 
plus the proper...

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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 (for instructions, refer to the Installation Guide)
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...

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Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
System doesn’t 
do anything• Make sure the power connector 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 operating AC wall outlets.
• Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE
®
remote control.
• Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it. 
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Radio does not work• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (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 pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a...

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Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® customer service. See the address 
and phone number list included with your system.
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.
Technical information
Media center power pack power rating
USA/Canada:...

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you, the End 
User (“End User” or “You”), and Bose Corporation (“Bose”) governing your use of the technology and software and data 
and data content belonging to Bose, its vendors and licensors (“Technology”), that is contained in this audio/video device 
(“System”). By tearing open the protective wrapping on this System, you are agreeing to be...

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Por favor, lea esta guía del usuario
Dedique el tiempo que sea necesario para seguir el contenido de esta guía del usuario cuidadosamente. 
Le ayudará a configurar y utilizar correctamente el sistema y a disfrutar de todas sus funciones avanzadas. 
Conserve la Guía de instalación y la Guía de uso para futuras referencias.
ADVERTENCIA: Con el fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio o descarga eléctrica, no exponga el sistema a la lluvia o 
la humedad....