Bose Lifestyle 38 Owners Guide

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Stored CD data options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
Stored CD features. Press the down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Note: This choice is available from the System menu only when music from at least one CD has 
been stored in the system. For information on storing your music, refer to “Getting your music 
into the system” on page 8.
Figure 16
Stored CD preview
Active display items shown in light italic type, below left, do not appear in every menu. 
navigate
Stored 
CD
CD #
CD Action
CD Playback
Genre
Album
Track 
Track Action
select
Select Stored CD to adjust these system options:
Active Display 
ItemDefault Settings; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
CD#
Indicator onlyNumber 1 or selected CD number Shows the settings for the CD with that number in the system.
Changes when the CD selection changes; cannot be edited.
CD ActionReload CD information
Delete CDReplaces user edits with database information. 
Requires confirmation. Then removes all information related to 
this CD and displays information for another CD#.
CD PlaybackAutomatic
Link all tracks
Don’t link all tracksTracks play in order, randomly, or individually, as determined by 
the style of play selected (e.g., Shuffle, uMusic, Whole CD).
Tracks play together and in order only.
Tracks do not always play in order and together.
GenreRock/Pop, Classical, Jazz,
Electronica, World, Latin, Country,
Rap, Vocal Music,
Gospel/Religious, Blues,
Soundtrack, Folk/Bluegrass,
New Age, Reggae, Easy Listening,
Children, Spoken/Comedy,
Holiday, Other, UnlabeledIdentifies the type of music on the CD.
Reclassifies the CD for the type of music genre selected.
Albumno default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.
Artistno default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.
 
						

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Using the Edit Screen
To see the Edit Screen, select one of the Active Display Items this allows editing. Album is the 
first such item in the list above. Press the 
Enter button to make that selection.
Figure 17
Edit Screen as it first 
appears
How to change the text
The Edit Screen enables you to alter or replace the music database text 
provided by the system. This text appears at the top of the screen. 
You do not need to move into the text line to make changes. Instead, you 
can add to it or enter new text by selecting characters from the alphabetic, 
numeric, or special character tables (Levels 1, 2 or 3 available at the left of 
the screen). Use the remote control up, down, left and right arrows to get to 
a character and the 
Enter button to select it. Each time you press Enter the new 
character selected appears in the text line. When you are finished, move to the Done box at 
the top right and press 
Enter to leave the Edit Screen or the Exit button on the LIFESTYLE®
remote control to leave the System menu.
To eliminate existing letters from the text line:
Letters disappear beginning at the far right and progressing to the left.
1. Move down to the Erase bar. 
2. Press 
Enter to erase the last letter in the text line. 
3. Press 
Enter as often as needed to remove additional characters in that line. File Artist Asno default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen. 
Editing will overwrite artist data.
May reflect any edits made to artist.
Tr a c kno default; specific to the CD Selection of this item brings up an editing screen.
May require pressing 
Enter to see the options.
Track ActionEdit
Delete TrackSelection of this item brings up an editing screen.
Requires confirmation. Then removes all information related to 
this track.
specialAlphabetic 
screen Other 
character 
screens Exit/Done Text line 
Done
Erase
Space
Shift
Select “Erase” to remove a mistake.
Select “Done” when you are finished.
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To enter new text or add to existing text:
Letters appear to the right of existing text.
1. Move to a character and press 
Enter.
2. Move to the next character and press 
Enter.
To place a space between words:
Spaces appear to the right of the last character in the text line.
1. Move to Space bar and press 
Enter.
2. Move to a character and press 
Enter to begin the next word.
To capitalize a letter:
The first letter of a new line of text is automatically capitalized.
1. Before typing the character, move to the Shift bar and press 
Enter.
2. Move to the character and press 
Enter.
3. Move back to the Shift bar and press 
Enter before selecting a letter you do not want to 
capitalize.
To enter a number or symbol:
1. Move to the number 2 at the left of the screen and press 
Enter.
2. Select the number(s) you want in the same way you select characters.
3. Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press 
Enter to return to the alphabet 
table.
To enter a non-English special character:
1. Move to the number 3 at the left of the screen and press 
Enter.
2. Select the special character(s) you want in the same way you select other characters.
3. Move to the number 1 at the left of the screen and press Enter to return to the alphabet 
table.
To save the text:
1. Move to the Done bar at the top right of the screen.
2. Press 
Enter to confirm completion and leave the Edit Screen. Or, to leave the System menu 
altogether, press the 
Exit button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
To undo all edits you’ve made:
To undo changes you have made to information about a CD, select 
CD Action from the 
System menu. You can replace your changes with the original database information by 
selecting 
Reload CD information.
 
						

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Audio options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of 
audio features. Press the down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 18
Audio preview
Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some 
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.
Audio
Select Audio to adjust these system options.
Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
Input Levels
ADAPTiQ
Expansion Protocol
select
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Active Display Item
Default Settings; 
Options
Effect of this Setting
Bass Compensation0
-14 to +14
(-9 to +6)Normal low-frequency reproduction
Decreased (-) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction
Range available following ADAPTiQ® system calibration.
Tr e b l e  C o m p e n s a t i o n0
-14 to +14:
(-9 to +6)Normal high-frequency reproduction
Decreased (–) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction
Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.
Audio Processing
(Movie EQ, Range Compression, 
Mono Decoding)Automatic
User AdjustableStandard Bose® processing applied 
Processing options available in Source Settings menus
TV Analog Input Level
TV Digital Input Level
VCR Analog Input Level
VCR Digital Input Level
CBL/SAT Analog Input Level
CBL/SAT Digital Input Level
AUX Analog Input Level
AUX Digital Input LevelNormal
-6, -3, +3, +6Standard signal level (loudness)
Decreases or increases signal level 
(adjustable to match the levels of other components).
Note: You may want to adjust the inputs of external components 
so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.
 
						

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Elimination of ADAPTiQ system adjustments is not reversible. Restoring those adjustment 
requires re-use of the Setup disc 2 and the ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. 
For information on how to use this process, refer to “Finishing 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 
selection 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 a Bose SA-1 amplifier.
*This network can accommodate some older (non-Bose® link) products, such as the Wave®
radio and Acoustic Wave® music system, but with more limited functionality provided than 
with newer Bose® link 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 down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 19
Video preview
Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off sensor” in your 
Install Guide.
Video
Important Note: 
DO NOT change settings for Com-
ponent 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 “Component video 
or progressive scan: activating 
your selection” on page 16.
select
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TV Power
TV Power Status
TV Aspect Ratio
Widescreen DVDsVideo Connector
Video Black Level
Video Format
Progressive Scan
Active Display ItemDefault Settings; 
OptionsEffect 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 (must be supported by 
the TV).
*The TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. 
 
						

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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 down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 20
Media Center preview
selectnavigate
Media
Center
Select Media Center to adjust these system options
Display Brightness
Display Language
Optical Source
Digital Audio Output
Tuner Spacing 
uMusic Preset
Preset Action
Restore Settings
Active Display ItemDefault Settings; 
OptionsEffect of this Setting
Display Brightness4
1 to 4Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness. 
Darkens or lightens the media center display (4 = 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.
uMusic Preset1
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Selected preset.
Preset ActionEdit name
Clear Playlist
Clear ratingsSelection of this item brings up an editing screen for naming or 
renaming preset selected in the option above.
Removes all track selections from the system playlist.
Removes all stored ratings associated with the preset selected in 
the option above.
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. Press the down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 21
Remote Control preview
select navigate Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
IR Control
TV Tuner
TV Brand
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device CodeCBL/SAT Device 
CBL/SAT Brand
CBL/SAT Device Code
AUX Device
AUX Brand
AUX Device Code
Remote 
Control
Active Display ItemDefault Settings; 
OptionsEffect 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 tuning 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, 
when AUX is selected as the source.
AUX BrandBrand name Identifies the AUX device brand for theremote.
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 features. Press the down button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 22
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), on the next page. 
DVD
Lock
select
navigate Select DVD Lock to adjust these system options.
Create/Change Password
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above
Active Display Item
Default Setting; 
Options
Effect 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 
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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 22 on page 49). 
2. Press the Down arrow or 
Enter or 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 pass-
word 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