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Features
ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration System
Speaker System
Remote Control
Inputs and Outputs
Features
Integrated System
Design: The Bose Lifestyle V20 system consists of an
elegantly-designed media center with the new MC1 display module, four
Direct/Reflecting cube speaker arrays and a horizontal center channel speaker, and
the Acoustimass module.
Media Center: The
media center includes an AM/FM tuner and can be hidden because it has no
controls or display of its own. The media center is
controlled by the supplied
universal RF remote.
Display: The
outboard display measures 8.634" wide, 3.005" tall, and 2.425" deep. It has five
control buttons across the top: Power, Source, Mute, Volume Down, and Volume Up.
The display shows system messages, program details, current source, and selected
options.
Surround Sound
Decoding: The Media Center has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. For
analog sources, Bose's Videostage 5 decoding circuitry (see below) is included.
Videostage 5 Decoding
Circuitry: The
Bose Videostage 5 decoding circuitry allows you to hear home theater surround
sound from practically everything you listen to, including VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even
mono TV programs.
Bose Link: Using
optional Bose components, you can enjoy the same source in 14
different zones (rooms). The Bose Link system will also output a second source,
allowing you to choose between two in each of the other rooms. You have independent volume control in
each room and each can be wired or wireless, using the Bose Link AL8 homewide wireless audio link.
Other compatible Bose systems include the 3-2-1 Series II, 3-2-1 GS Series II,
3-2-1 GSX, Wave music system, or the Lifestyle RoomMate powered speakers
On-Screen
Settings Menu: The
on-screen settings menu allows for simple and efficient system control.
Audio Settings:
You can adjust the following audio settings:
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Bass Compensation: adjust the bass between -14 and
+14
-
Treble Compensation: adjust the treble between -14
and +14
-
Input Levels: individually set each source's input
level to -6, -3, Normal, +3 or +6 for the following sources:
-
Speakers: select the number of speaker to play (bass
module stays on regardless of setting); 5 Video, 2, 3, 5 Audio
-
Surround Level: increase or decrease rear speaker
volume relative to the main volume; -10 through +6
-
Center Level: increase or decrease center channel
volume relative to the main volume; -8 through +8
-
Audio Delay: synchronize the audio and video signals;
settings 0 through 8 in 30ms increments (not available when using the AM/FM
tuner)
-
Movie EQ: adjusts for a room smaller than an actual
theater (not available when using the AM/FM tuner)
-
Range Compression: compresses the dynamic range for
late night viewing (not available when using the AM/FM tuner)
-
Mono Decoding: engages the Videostage decoder when a
mono source is input (not available when using the AM/FM tuner)
-
Audio 1+1: allows you to split the two audio channels
when one is broadcast in another language (not available when using the
AM/FM tuner)
Video Settings:
You can adjust the following video settings:
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SD Progressive Scan: converts 480i to 480p, useful
only with component video connections
-
Video Resolution: sets HDMI output resolution; 1080p,
1080i, 720p, or 480p; lower resolutions are scaled to this setting
-
Image View: adjusts how an HDTV signal is displayed
when using the HDMI output
-
Normal: original aspect displayed
-
Zoom: a 16:9 portion in the center of the signal is
displayed on the 16:9 screen, the rest or the picture is lost
-
Stretch: the picture is non-linearly stretched to
fill the screen
-
Gray Bars: gray bars are added when the signal aspect
ratio doesn't match the screen
2-3-5 Speakers:
This feature allows you determine the number of speakers you want playing along
with the Acoustimass module.
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2 Speakers: front left and right speakers
-
3 Speakers:
front left and right plus center channel speaker
-
5 Speakers: all
speakers playing
TV On/Off Sensor: The TV on/off
sensor works with the system to automatically turn on the TV, as needed, when
a video source is selected. The TV sensor plugs into the back of the media
center and then mounts to the back of your TV.
Note: Front Projectors with
a separate screen may not work with the sensor.
Station Presets:
The built-in tuner allows you to store up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. Once a
station is stored in memory, you can select it using the remote control.
Sleep Timer: The
sleep timer turns the system off after a set period of time. You can adjust the
sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes in 10-minute increments.
Selectable Video Format: The
system can output video in NTSC or PAL format.
TV Aspect Ratio: You can select
the screen size between Normal (4:3) or Widescreen (16:9) depending on your TV's
aspect ratio.
Headphone: For private
listening, you can connect headphones to the 3.5mm mini-jack, located on the right
side of the media center.
Note: Connecting headphone
mutes all main room speakers.
ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration
System
Overview: The Bose ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration System customizes the Lifestyle system to the
size and shape of the room and the position of the listeners/viewers in the
room. It contains a special headset that contains microphones instead of
speakers. Once the Lifestyle system has been
properly connected, it will take about 20 minutes to complete the calibration process.
Calibration consists of generating and analyzing sounds through the
Lifestyle system, then allowing the software to self-adjust the system's
parameters to give you optimum performance for your room and approximate seating
positions.
Headset: The special headset supplied with the
ADAPTiQ system has no speakers, but special microphones designed to be worn
above the ears. It enables you to take acoustic measurements in your room during
the custom equalization process. The headset has an adjustable headband
and a 28' cord terminating in a pair of stereo male RCA plugs. These
plug into the left and right AUX input on the rear panel of the Lifestyle
system.
Future Applications: Moving your Lifestyle
V20 system to
another room, or significantly changing the arrangement of the existing room
(relocate seating, furniture, speakers or the Acoustimass module) will change
the acoustic environment of the listening area. When that occurs, you can repeat
the process to customize the system for the new environment.
Speaker System
Speaker System
Components: The Lifestyle V20 comes with a powerful six-piece
speaker system which consists of the Acoustimass bass module, four
Direct/Reflecting Cube speaker arrays, and a horizontal center channel speaker.
Acoustimass Module:
The innovative Bose Acoustimass bass module works in concert with the small
speakers to deliver the full range sound. The module delivers clear
low-frequency sounds, even at the loudest levels. You can easily hide the module
behind a curtain or chair without sacrificing sound quality. Even with the bass
module hidden, all of the sound seems to come from the small cube speakers.
Direct/Reflecting Cube Array Speakers:
The four cube speakers feature revolutionary Direct/Reflecting speaker technology
to create an exceptionally wide soundstage in the listening area. Each speaker array has dual "Twiddler" drivers. The speakers
swivel left to right allowing you to reflect sound off your room's walls, as
well as project it directly into the room. They provide a surround
sound experience similar to what you'd get in a movie theater. Each speaker has
a single 5mm threaded insert for optional Bose or universal wall brackets or
stands.
Horizontal Center Channel
Speaker: The horizontal center channel speaker delivers natural sounding
dialog and vocals, while visually complimenting your flat panel TV screen. Like
the cube arrays, it
utilizes "Twiddler" drivers, but they don't swivel. The center speaker also has
a single 5mm threaded insert for optional Bose or universal wall brackets or
stands.
Remote Control
Multibrand RF Remote:
The remote is pre-programmed to control this system and certain functions on
other brands of TVs, DVD players, VCRs, cable/satellite receivers, etc. In addition, the
remote emits a powerful RF (radio frequency) signal, allowing you to operate
your system from another room.
Control Integration: The Media
Center and universal radio frequency (RF) remote combine to provide complete
system control. A radio frequency receiver is built into the Media Center for
exclusive communication with the Bose remote. The infrared (IR) control system
includes an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter, allowing the Media
Center to retransmit operating commands from the radio frequency Bose remote to
the infrared-based video components, such as a TV or cable box.
IR Emitter Cable: If a
component does not respond to the Lifestyle system remote control commands, the
IR signals may not be reaching it. The two supplied IR emitters can be connected to establish
a solid, stronger response.
Remote Control Switch Settings:
Each Lifestyle remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house
code set by the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another
Lifestyle system nearby creates a conflict with your system, you can set a new
house code in the media center and remote. The procedure involves generating a
new house code in the media center and changing the DIP switches in the remote
to correspond to the new media center code. There are also switches to change
the room code, useful when you have other Bose Link compatible units connected.
Inputs and
Outputs
Media Center Rear Panel:
- TV Sensor: mini-jack for
use with supplied TV on/off sensor
- IR Emitter: mini-jack for
use with supplied IR emitters
- DC Power: DC jack for use
with included power supply
- Speakers:
- Main: 9-pin jack that connects to the
Acoustimass module using the supplied audio input cable
- Bose Link: 9-pin jack that allows you to connect optional Bose components
- AM Antenna: female mono
sub-mini
- FM Antenna: threaded
75-ohm F-connection
- DVD Input:
- Video:
HDMI, component video, S-video, and composite video
- Audio:
coaxial digital, optical digital, analog RCA stereo
- CBL-SAT Input:
- Video:
HDMI, component video, S-video, and composite video
- Audio:
optical digital, analog RCA stereo
- Aux Input:
- Video:
component video, S-video, and composite video
- Audio:
optical digital, analog RCA stereo
- VCR Input:
- Video:
component video, S-video, and composite video
- Audio:
optical digital, analog RCA stereo
- TV Input:
optical digital, analog RCA stereo
- Video Output: HDMI, component video,
S-video, and composite video
- Audio Output:
analog RCA stereo
- Coaxial Digital Input:
single RCA jack; can be assigned to TV, VCR, CBL-SAT, or Aux input, or
None
- Display:
plug in cable attached to the display module
Media Center Right Side:
- Phones: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
headphone output
Acoustimass Module Rear Panel:
- Speaker Outputs: 5 RCA jacks (front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround
right)
- Audio Input: 9-pin
jack that connects to the Media Center using the supplied audio input cable
- AC Power: for use
with supplied AC power cord
Cube Array Speaker and Center
Channel Speaker Terminals: The
four satellite cube arrays and the center channel speaker have spring terminals
on the back for use with the supplied speaker wire.
