Bose Lifestyle V20 Owners Guide

OPERATION
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Output Mode 
(FM-only)Auto
(Mono - Stereo) Allows you to choose between stereo or monaural (mono) 
sound through one of three selections: 

Auto – The FM tuner will automatically output stereo if 
available. Otherwise, it  will output mono sound.
 Mono  – The FM tuner will al ways output mono sound.
 Stereo  – The FM tuner will al ways output stereo if 
available. Otherwise, it  will output mono sound.
When you change the tuner frequency, the setting resets to 
Auto.
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System maintenance
Changing the remote control batteries is the only 
regular maintenance required. 
However, switches inside the remote battery case can 
be changed. 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” on page 49.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control...

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Changing remote control switch settings
Each Lifestyle® remote control uses a house code that 
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 the steps that follow.
Using the remote control:
1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate 
the miniature switches (Figure 18 on...

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Figure 18 Miniature switches on the primary remote  are set for use in the main room 
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 informati on on streams, 
refer to “Setting up a second room 
with sound” on page 51.
Switches 6-9 represent the room 
where the remote will be used. 
In...

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Setting up a second room with 
sound
Your Lifestyle® home theater system can direct 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 AM/FM tuner, DVD, or AUX) to these rooms 
through two independent audio streams.
In additional rooms where you have speakers (beyond 
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...

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For added versatility, you may prefer using a Personal® 
music center II to control the sound in your other 
rooms. Besides providing th e ability to switch between 
program streams instantly, this advanced remote pro-
vides an LCD screen that shows you what is currently 
playing and what other listening options you have.
Regardless of which options you choose, each Bose
® 
link-compatible product incl udes detailed instructions 
for adding it to your...

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Taking care of your Lifestyle® system
Follow the guidelines below when cleaning the 
surfaces.
 Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solu-
tions 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 speakers with a soft, damp 
cloth. You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on 
a soft cloth to...

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Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
System doesn’t do 
anything  Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply.
 Make sure the Acoustimass
® module and the power supply are fully plugged into 
operating AC wall outlets.
 Be sure to press a source button (DVD, VCR, FM, etc.) on the Lifestyle
® remote control.
 Unplug the power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it.  This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge...

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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 other electrical components 
in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and the possible remedies.
No sound from center 
speaker  Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.
 Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Too much sound from 
center speaker  Decrease the Center Channel setting.
No sound from 
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With a plasma-screen 
TV turned on, 
the Lifestyle
® remote 
behaves erratically  Momentarily disconnect the video cable (HDMI, composite, S-video, or component) to 
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...