Comments on: Bose® Introduces its Lifestyle® V20 and V30 Home Theater Systems

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:16:06 +0000

Arun,
The Bose V30 system will support digital 5.1 decoding. The HDMI version is 1.3a.

By: Arun

Arun — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:56:19 +0000

Hi, I have a bose v30 and got few question about it,
Does is support PCM 5.1 and what version of hdmi has it got? Thanks a lot for your time.

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:22:32 +0000

Jason,
It sound like you may be having a problem with the copyright guard from the HDMI cable. This gets to be pretty technical. I would suggest contact Bose technical support for this one. The phone number for them is 1-800-905-2138.

By: Jason Walker

Jason Walker — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:14 +0000

I just purchased the Bose V30 system. I have my satellite/dvr connected via HDMI through the SBL/SAT input and my Vista Computer connected via HDMI through the DVD input. I then have the Bose Media Center connected to my tv via the HDMI tv output.

I am having issues with the video/audio from my computer. It is a Vista machine that is set up as a Home Theater PC to play music, movies, and act as a computer in general. For some reason, the Bose Media Center is sporadically picking up the video/audio from the computer.

It will work perfectly, and then I will change screens on the computer and then it drops the connection. I have had this computer connected directly to the TV via HDMI and it has worked flawlessly. For example, I can have a movie playing and it will work PERFECTLY. If I close that window and go to the regular computer desktop, the connection gets dropped and the Bose Display says “No Video Detected”. I have changed cables to ensure that it is not a cable issue. I have also plugged in the computer/HDMI cable into the CBL/SAT input to try to determine if it was the HDMI connector on the back of the Bose Media Center that might be defective. Neither seem to be.

There seems like there should be no reason for the Bose Media Center not to play nice with the Vista computer. It should simply receive a video/audio signal through the HDMI cable from any device and then push it onto the TV.

Two Groups of Questions:
1. Are you aware of any compatibility issues with computers? Is the Bose system confirmed to support a computer as an input device? What should I select in the set up window from the list of devices for the “DVD Input” since computer is not an option? I wouldn’t think it matters - I have cable selected now since that seemed to be the most generic. Is there a better option if it matters?

2. Also, does the Bose Lifestyle V30 work/can it be controlled via a Harmony 890 Universal Remote? I haven’t gone here yet since I am having basic troubles, but hopefully will if I get my computer issue resolved and I remember reading about this maybe being an issue with the Bose IR receiver and the Harmony IR remote not playing nice together.

Thanks so much in advance. You guys have a great website and appreciate any insight.

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:09:29 +0000

Kasey,
The HDMI on the V20/30 will support a 5.1 signal through it. There is no need to run a separate audio cable like you would with the Bose Lifestyle 28,35,38, or 48 with the VS-2.

By: kasey

kasey — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:33:03 +0000

On the V20/30 system is any audio routed via HDMI?; or must all audio be routed though the analog rca or digital fiber/coax audio ports…

If it can support audio over HDMI, can it except a PCM 5.1 signal?

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:42:00 +0000

Tom,
The wire that comes with the Bose Lifestyle system is a good quality wire. The reason we offer the professional install kit is for people that want a cleaner look for the installation. Plus all the wire used is also UL approved for in-wall use.

By: Tom S

Tom S — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:14:20 +0000

I made the big purchase (V30) and I’m getting ready to use my reward dollars for the wall brackets, but I’m still not sure on the need for the professional install kit and not use the Bose factory wire. Just why is it not good to use the wire provided with the system for an in-wall installation? Is there a fear that the wire provided will dry out and crack over time? My contractor will be insulating the walls with that new spray-in foam insulation, so these wires will become encased within it. Looking at the wires that came with the system, they look high quality, so I would like to know if I’d be making a major mistake if I went with the factory wire. Thanks.

By: Your Electronic Warehouse

Your Electronic Warehouse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:26:23 +0000

Jon,
We do not have a list that details Bose remote codes, you need to call Bose tech support at 1-800-905-2138.

By: Jon Berry

Jon Berry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:01 +0000

I have a V30 system and an Apple TV (media server). Is there a code for the Bose system to control the Apple TV? Thanks ( 0 :