Bose VIDEOWAVE User Manual

©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
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Bose VIDEOWAVE Specifications

General

System Type	Home theater system
Universal Remote	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes
Bluetooth	No
3D Capable	No
Smart TV	No
Control Console Inputs	HDMI, Component, Composite
Audio System	5.1

Summary

Introduction

Welcome

Introduction to the Bose VideoWave entertainment system and its operation guide.

Product Overview

Details the components of the VideoWave system: monitor, control console, remote, and iPod dock.

System Overview

Explains the system's unique approach to controlling devices via a single, simplified remote.

Bose Click Pad Remote Control Overview

A detailed guide to the buttons and functions of the Bose click pad remote control.

Control Frame Overview

Describes the on-screen control frame, its purpose, and its dynamic components.

Click Pad Overview

Step-by-step instructions on how to use the click pad for navigation and selection.

System Updates

Information on how to update system software to maintain optimal performance.

Registering Your Product

Benefits of product registration, including receiving software update notifications.

Important Safety Information

Directs users to the setup guide for essential safety precautions.

Basic System Operation

Turning the System On/Off

Instructions for powering the VideoWave system and connected devices on and off.

Selecting a Source

Guide on how to select and switch between various connected audio/video sources.

Controlling the Volume

How to adjust system volume and mute audio using the remote control.

Moving Through Channels

Instructions for changing channels using channel up/down and last channel functions.

Controlling Your Sources

Control Frame Overview

Details the on-screen control frame for managing functions specific to selected sources.

Selecting Source Controls

How to use the click pad to highlight and select specific controls within the source's control frame.

Entering Channel Numbers

Steps for entering channel, DVD chapter, or track numbers using the control frame.

Interacting with Source Guides and Menus

How to navigate and select items within program guides and menus from various sources.

Special Functions

Changing the Image View

Options for adjusting video formatting and aspect ratios for optimal picture display.

Video Muting

How to turn off the video screen while continuing to listen to audio.

Using the iPod Source

Selecting the iPod Source

Procedure for connecting and selecting an iPod as a source for the system.

iPod Interface

Overview of how iPod menus and content are displayed on the VideoWave screen.

Controlling iPod

Instructions for operating the iPod using the click pad remote and on-screen controls.

Control Console Overview

Using the USB Source

Viewing Photos

How to display photo files (.jpg, .jpeg) from a USB flash drive.

USB Interface

Description of how folders and image files are presented when the USB source is active.

Photo Viewing Controls

Controls for navigating, viewing, and managing photos accessed via USB.

Using the Front Analog A/V and HDMI Inputs

Connecting to the Front Analog A/V Inputs

Guide to connecting external devices via front A/V or HDMI connectors.

Controlling Front A/V Sources

Note that the Bose remote cannot control devices connected to front inputs.

Changing Source and System Options

Changing Settings

How to access and use the OPTIONS menu for source and system configurations.

Available Settings

Overview of customizable settings such as Exit, Program Language, and Video Settings.

Program Language

Allows selection of alternate audio tracks, such as Secondary Audio Program (SAP), when available.

Channel Number

Configure settings for the channel number queue: digits, immediate sending.

Control Frame Sounds

Enables or disables audible feedback for click pad interactions.

Video Settings

Adjust video presets (Normal, Dark Room) and basic video parameters like brightness.

Gamma and Color Adjustments

Advanced adjustments for gamma, brightness, contrast, color, and hue balance.

Restore Original Settings

Resets all system settings to their original factory default values.

Automatic Off

Configures the system's auto-off timer for energy saving after inactivity.

Changing Your System Setup

Unify™™ System Overview

Introduction to the Unify system for initial setup and ongoing configuration.

Using the Unify Menu

Instructions on how to access and navigate the Unify system menu.

Unify System Functions

Overview of functions: Resume/Restart Setup, Language, ADAPTIQ, Bose demonstration.

Source Setup

Configure individual connected devices: naming, remote setup, and connections.

Add a New Device

Guides the process of connecting and programming a new device to the system.

Homewide

Function to change room codes when connecting to other Bose entertainment systems.

Update

Guides system software updates using a computer and USB drive.

Teach Mode

How to program a third-party remote to control the VideoWave system.

Exit Unify

Closes the Unify menu and returns to the last selected source.

Customizing the Control Frame

How to select or remove controls displayed in the source-specific control frame.

Installing the IR Emitter

Guide on installing IR emitters for reliable control of external sources.

Controlling the System Using a Third-Party Remote

Instructions for programming a third-party remote to operate the VideoWave system.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table

Common problems and their solutions for system operation and remote control issues.

Pairing the Remote with the Console

Step-by-step guide to establish a wireless connection between the remote and the console.

Resetting the System

Procedures for resetting the system to its default factory settings.

Performing a System Update

Detailed steps for updating system software via a computer and USB drive.

Contacting Customer Service

Information on how to contact Bose Customer Service for technical assistance.

Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Batteries

Instructions for replacing batteries in the remote control when a low-battery message appears.

Cleaning

General advice for cleaning external product surfaces, with specific focus on the monitor screen.

Cleaning Tough Marks and Smudges

Specific steps for removing stubborn marks and smudges from the monitor screen.

Cleaning the Product Enclosures

Guidelines for cleaning the system's outer casing and enclosures using appropriate methods.

Limited Warranty

Information regarding the limited warranty coverage and how to obtain service.

Technical Information

Specifications for the remote control, control console power supply, and monitor.

Licensing Information

Details on free/open source software and how to access license files.

Product Data Logger

Explanation of the system's data logger for usage and performance analysis.