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Lifestyle® V20 home cinema system

Sold from 2007 – 2010

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Setting up your product

Learn how to set up your product, connect components and enjoy the benefits of all its features.

To connect the components of your system:

  1. Connect the audio input cable from the Main jack on the system console to the Media Center jack on the bass module
  2. Connect the speaker cables from each speaker to the Speakers jacks on the bass module
  3. Connect a power cord from the bass module to an AC (mains) outlet
  4. Connect the display panel to the DISPLAY jack on the back of the system console
  5. Connect a video cable (HDMI, Component, S-Video or Composite) from your TV to the Video OUTPUT secdion on the system console
  6. Connect your video devices (i.e. cable box, DVD player, etc.) to the Video INPUT jacks on the VS-2
  7. Connect the power cord to the Acoustimass module and to a power outlet
  8. Connect the power supply to the DC Power jack on the system console
  9. Connect the power supply power cord from the power supply to an AC (mains) outlet

Determine where to place your product.

For speaker placement suggestions, see Speaker placement and positioning.

RC18, RC38, and RC1V Main Room Remote DIP Switch Settings

Switch Label Setting Switch Function
1 Down* House code
2 Down* House code
3 Down* House code
4 Down* House code
5 Down Audio stream
6 Down Room code**
7 Down Room code**
8 Down Room code
9 Down Room code
*Default setting shown. To modify the house code of the system, see Changing house code settings.
**These switches function as part of the house code when MDU mode is enabled. For more info, see Setting MDU mode.

You can use your system with or without the display panel connected.

The display panel shows system information; however, it does not have to be connected. If you choose not to connect it, note the following:
  1. There will be no visual representation of source, volume or power
  2. You cannot use a universal IR remote to control your system since the IR receiver is in the display
  3. System menus and settings can only be accessed on a connected TV

Using in-wall speaker wiring.

Note: Due to the variety of state and local building codes concerning in-wall wiring, the wiring supplied with Bose systems may or may not be acceptable for in-wall installations. Check local codes for details.

If your room has speaker wires installed in the walls, the accessory Adapter Kit for In-Wall Speaker Wires is available to connect to your existing speaker wires

Run ADAPTiQ to maximize the system sound.

For more information on how to run ADAPTiQ, see ADAPTiQ system setup and deactivation.

The ADAPTiQ audio calibration software, included with the system, automatically tests the acoustics of the listening area, analyzes speaker placement and tailors the sound of the system to the specific acoustics of the room.

Connect audio devices to your product.

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