Bose Lifestyle V30 Owners Guide

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If you are applying power to your Lifestyle
® system for the 
first time, see “First Power-Up” on page 4.
To run the ADAPTiQ
® audio calibration system process, 
complete the following steps:
1. In the System menu Setup tab (see Figure 4), move to 
the ADAPTiQ  item by pressing the down arrow. 
Figure 4   System menu Setup tab 
2. Press the right arrow  to select  Run. 
3. To begin the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process,  press  ( Enter).
4. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the  process.
 
						

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Carton inventory
Now that you have unpacked your system, please save all 
of the packing materials, which provide the safest means 
for shipping or transporting.
Note: Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers 
for your system, on the bottom of the media center and 
near the connection panel on the Acoustimass
® module. 
For future reference, we suggest that you copy those 
numbers onto the For Your Records form on page iii.
System parts
Verify that your system includes the following parts shown 
in Figure 5.
Figure 5   System parts
Power supply
Remote control
Display
Media center
Acoustimass
® module
Jewel Cube
® speakers (4)
(Lifestyle® V30) Center channel speaker (1)
(Lifestyle
® V30)
Direct/Reflecting
® cube speakers (4)
(Lifestyle® V20) Center channel speaker (1)
(Lifestyle
® V20)
 
						

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Cables and accessories
Verify that the items in Figure 6 are supplied. Cables 
needed to get your system operational are included. 
Accessories such as antennas, SCART connector (Europe  only), and TV sensor are also included. You may need to 
acquire other cables or accessories to complete your 
unique home theater setup as preferred. 
Figure 6  
Cables and accessories
Component video
HDMI digital audio/video
AC Power (2)
Optical digital audio
RCA analog audio
SCART video connector
AM loop antenna
FM dipole antenna
TV sensor
Acoustimass
® module
to media center
Composite video
Right front speaker Right rear speaker
Left rear speaker
Left front speaker
Center front speaker
Remote control batteries
IR emitter
IR emitter extender
(Europe only)
 
						

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Placing the media center and display
The media center can be placed out of sight behind all of 
your other A/V components. When placing the media 
center, ensure that it is close enough to other sources (TV, 
DVD, VCR, cable or satellite box) to allow for easy cable 
connections. Check the length of the audio and video 
cables you will use for these additional components. 
CAUTION: 
Do not block the ventilation openings on either 
side of the media center. Allow at least two inches on each side.
Place the display module so it is facing out into the room, 
toward the front of the surface on which it rests, as shown 
in Figure 7. Allow about two inches of clearance on either 
side of the display module. Make sure you can clearly see 
the display module from your listening position.
Bose offers a variety of speaker mounting accessories, 
including rubber feet, stands, and wall brackets. For more 
information, or to purchase accessories, contact your 
local Bose
® dealer or visit www.Bose.com. To contact 
Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in the 
carton.
Rotate the top cube of each speaker array toward the wall 
or another hard surface to create reflected sound.
Figure 7  Typical placement of the Lifestyle® display module
Display module
 
						

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Placing the cube speakers
When you place your speakers approximately as shown in 
Figure 8 on page 11, they provide the audio atmosphere 
of a home theater. You can experiment with speaker 
placement and orientation to produce the most pleasing 
sound. 
CAUTION: 
Select a stable and level surface for all speakers. 
Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly on smooth 
surfaces such as marble, glass, or highly polished wood.
Note: 
If, after running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration 
system, you move one or more  speakers to a substantially 
different location, you should re-run the ADAPTiQ
® audio 
calibration system.
Figure 8   Approximate speaker locations
Rotate the top cube toward a wall or 
other hard surface.
 
						

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Placing the center speaker
 Place the center speaker directly above or below the 
center of the TV screen or as close to that as possible 
(see Figure 8). 
 If you are placing the center speaker directly on the  top of your TV, first attach the supplied rubber feet to 
the bottom surface of the speaker.
 Make sure the 20-foot (6.1-meter) speaker cable can  reach from the center speaker to the Acoustimass
® 
module. 
Placing the front left and right speakers
 Set or mount the front left and right speakers upright  and lined up with the vertical and horizontal center of 
the TV screen.
 We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet  (1 meter) from the edge of your TV screen for
best results.
 Make sure each 20-foot (6.1-meter) speaker  cable can reach from the speaker to the 
Acoustimass module.
Placing the rear speakers
 Position the rear left and right speakers in the back 
half of your room. 
 Make sure each 50-foot (15.2-meter) speaker  cable can reach from the speaker to the 
Acoustimass module.
 Place the speakers at ear height or higher if possible.
 Direct the sound away from the listening positions to  maximize the reflected sound.
 
						

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Placing the Acoustimass® module
Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the surface 
that touches the floor (either of its two sides, its top, 
or bottom). 
Place the Acoustimass® module:
 At the same end of the room as the front speakers. 
 At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid magnetic interference with the TV image.
 With the front end facing into the room.
 Within reach of the audio input cable, the five speaker  cables, and your AC power (mains) outlet.
 Under a table or behind a cabinet, but not where  furniture or drapes block any openings on the 
module.
 On its two sides, its top, or bottom (Figure 9).
Do NOT place the Acoustimass module:
 On its back end or front end (Figure 9).
 Where the ventilation slots for the built-in electronic  circuitry are blocked.
 Where it will expose electron ic media, such as tapes, 
to its magnetic fiel d for long periods.
 Where the front end is facing a wall.
Figure 9   Proper and improper Acoustimass module positioning 
BESTFor best ventilation, stand the module on its bottom surface, as shown, above. ALTERNATE
Place the module on one 
of its two broad sides.
Top surface Side surface
DO NOT
stand the module on its 
slightly curved back end, 
which can cause it to tip over. DO NOT
stand the module  on its front 
grille end. The weight of the 
module can damage the grille.
 Back end Front endVentilation 
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Making antenna connections
The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear 
panel of the media center (Figure 10).
Note: The FM connector may be used with an 
outdoor antenna. Before doing this, consult a qualified 
installer. Follow all safety  instructions supplied with 
the antenna.
Figure 10   Connections for the AM and FM antennas 
FM antenna connection
1. Plug the connector on the FM dipole antenna lead 
into the FM antenna jack.
2. Spread out the antenna arms and change their  orientation as needed to get the best FM reception.  3. Keep the antenna as far as possible from the media 
center, display, and Acoustimass
® module.
AM antenna connection 
1. Plug the connector on the AM loop antenna lead into the AM antenna jack.
2. Stand the AM antenna on the base or mount the  antenna on a wall, foll owing the instructions 
enclosed with the AM antenna.
3. Keep the antenna as far as possible (at least 20  inches or 50 centimeters) from the media center 
and display module, and at least 2 feet (60 
centimeters) from the Acoustimass module.
Note: AM reception can be adversely affected by a 
nearby television when it is on. Turn off the TV for best AM 
reception. 
Cable radio as an option
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available 
through the cable service to your home. This cable 
connects to the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the 
media center. 
For instructions on how to make this connection, contact 
your cable TV provider.
AM
FM AM base
 
						

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Installing the TV on/off sensor
The TV on/off sensor enables the system to automatically 
turn on the TV when another video source (DVD, cable/
satellite box, etc.) is selected. If you choose not to use the 
sensor, you must turn on your TV separately.
For a larger TV, you may want a second person to help as 
you follow the steps below:
Note: Front projectors with a separate screen may not 
work with the sensor. 1. Plug the sensor cord connector into the media 
center TV Sensor  connector. 
If you are using a SCART adapter, plug the sensor 
directly into the pass-through connector provided 
on the adapter (Figure 12 on page 17).
2. Temporarily position the TV on/off sensor on the  back of your TV (Figure 11).Note: DO NOT attach the supplied mounting pad until 
you have tested and activated the automatic feature as 
explained below.
Figure 11   TV on/off sensor positioned on the TV 
Media center
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3. Using the remote control that came with your TV, 
turn on your TV.
4. Using the Lifestyle
® remote control, press  System. 
5. To move right to the  Setup  menu, press the 
right arrow   then press  ENTER. 
6. Move down to  TV Power
 by pressing the down 
arrow, then press  ENTER.
7. Move up or down to select the proper TV Power  option to detect the TV sensor:
 Automatic  (for TV models that do not use a 
European-style SCART connector).
 Euro Connector  (for TV models that use a 
European-style SCART connector). 8. Press 
ENTER.
Below the highlighted  TV Power
 item is TV Power 
Status . The value for this item changes from  Not 
Detected  to TV On , when the sensor is properly 
positioned.
Note: It may be helpful to get  an assistant for the next 
step and have one person view the screen, while the 
other moves the sensor.
9. Hold the sensor against the rear of the TV and 
slowly move it around until  TV Power Status 
changes from  Not Detected  to TV On .
10. When the TV Power Status indicates  TV On, 
press  Exit to exit the System menu. 
This completes sensor activation.