Bose Lifestyle V30 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.
RDS Info
(FM-only, not 
available in the 
U.S.) Off
(On) When On, displays RDS information for the current radio 
station.
Sleep Timer
Off
(10-90) Turns off your Lifestyle
® system and all components under its 
control after the set time expires. Timer can be set from 10 to 
90 minutes in 10-minute increments. To set the timer, select a 
time increment. The countdown begins after 3 seconds. To 
cancel the timer, select  Off.
FeaturesDefault Setting
(Options)Effect
 
						

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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 
stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline 
batteries are recommended.
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of 
the remote (Figure 17).
2. Insert four AAA or IEC-LR 3 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 17  Installing the remote control batteries
Battery
compartment  cover Battery
compartment
AAA batteries (4)
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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 page 50).
2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the  opposite direction from its current setting. Use a 
paper clip, ballpoint pe n, or similar object.
Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. 
Moving other switches may disable your remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Using the media center: 
1. On the display module, press and hold the 
On/Off  button. 2. On the display module, press and hold the 
Mute 
button. Your current hous e code will appear on 
the display module in the form of four rectangles, 
which represent the positions of switches 1 
through 4:
4. While holding the  Mute button, press any button 
on the remote control. The media center displays 
the new house code, which confirms its recognition 
of the new code. 
5. Release the  Mute button. The system remains off.
6. 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 the 
display module  Mute button while the system is off. The 
display confirms the settings of switches 1-4. HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)
NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0) 
(new house code)
 
						

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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 the main room, the primary 
remote is set as Room A with all 
switches down.
Other switches
For a Bose
® link remote 
in another room
Switches (1-4), 
as set at the factory.
All switches are down.
 
						

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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  the main room, listeners 
in other rooms can enjoy that same music or an entirely 
different audio source fr om the 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 variety of Bose products of 
consistent quality for use in other rooms.
These include: the Bose
® link AL8 homewide wireless 
audio link, the Wave® music system, 321® Series II, 
321  GS Series II, or 321 GSX  systems, the 
Lifestyle
® RoomMate® powered speaker system, and 
other unpowered 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 easy. 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. 
 
						

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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 Lifestyle
® V-Class home theater 
system. 
For more information on your options, or to purchase 
additional equipment, contact your local Bose dealer. 
Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list 
included with your system.
Bose® link remote switch settings
These settings apply only to remote controls with battery 
compartment 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 
receives 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.
Figure 19  Bose® link remote switch  setting combinations
 
						

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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 maintain the finish.
The speaker grille panels require no special care, 
although you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary.
 
						

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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 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 components. Make sure that you have pressed  the correct remote button for the source you want to hear.
 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
 Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON.
 Make sure that the audio input cable:  –Connector is firmly seated in the media center 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.
 
						

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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 
surround speakers  Select 5-speaker mode.
 Increase the Surround setting for the source being played.
 Make sure the video sound source is stereo-encoded or surround-encoded, and the 
component used (DVD, 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 speakers are connected to the surround speaker 
jacks (orange).
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 their polarity (+ and –).
 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 and media center house codes match.
 Contact Bose Customer Service for assistance.
Problem
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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 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 49.)
Radio does not work  Make sure antennas are connected properly.  Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center, display module, and Acoustimass
® module.
 Adjust antenna position to improve reception. 
 Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.
 Move antennas farther from media center, display module, TV, or other electronic equipment.
 Select another station. You may be in an area  of weak signal coverage for some stations.
FM sound is distorted  Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy
in surround mode  Weak FM stations will produce static in th
e surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker 
mode in the Settings menu to minimize noise.
Sound is distorted  Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.  Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.
No sound from TV, DVD, 
VCR, CBL·SAT, or AUX   Check the connections.
 Make sure that component is turned on.
 Refer to the component owner’s manual. 
Problem
What to do