Bose® Lifestyle® Home Entertainment Systems are world renowned for their superior technology, top-quality sound and simplicity. With the introduction of the Bose Lifestyle® VS-2 Video Enhancer , Bose Lifestyle® Systems will also be known as some of the most versatile home theater systems on the market. The VS-2 gives Lifestyle® owners 2 HDMI connections, Automatic Video Upscaling capability and One-Button remote control simplicity.
The addition of the Bose Lifestyle® VS-2 Video Enhancer takes Lifestyle® Home Entertainment Systems into the next generation of High Definition Home Theater. When connected to the VS-2, the Lifestyle® has the ability to control both the Audio and Video inputs rather than just the audio. This feature makes the Lifestyle® act more like a traditional home theater receiver. The VS-2 Video Enhancer works seamlessly with all Lifestyle® DVD home entertainment systems except for Lifestyle® 18, 28 and 35 Series I systems.
HDMI Inputs
Two HDMI inputs have been added to the VS-2 Video Enhancer to give the user the option of connecting a High Definition Cable/Satellite Box, Blu-Ray Disc player or any other component that uses HDMI to your Lifestyle® Home Entertainment System. HDMI gives you high definition video and digital audio all in one cable. HDMI is the future of high definition and will give you the best possible viewing and listening experience.
*If your cable or satellite picture is there some days and gone others, you are probably experiencing DRM (Digital Rights Management) problems. In this case, use Component for the CBL/SAT Input, it will still be upscaled to HDMI through the output.
Automatic Video Upscaling
Another great feature the VS-2 provides is the ability to automatically upscale a video signal to the next highest format or resolution over HDMI. A composite video connection will be upscaled to S-Video format and S-Video is upscaled to component video format. This is also the case with high definition signals, for instance: a 1080i signal will be upgraded to 1080p format over HDMI. This feature allows you to get the full potential from all of your components.
One-Button Simplicity
Since the VS-2 allows your Lifestyle® to manage all video and audio sources together, it only takes the push of a button to get them to work together. If you press the CBL/SAT button on your Lifestyle® Remote you will get audio and video without having to change the input on your TV. This feature makes your home theater experience a lot less complicated.
The Bose VS-2 Video Enhancer allows you to upgrade your Lifestyle® Home Entertainment System for the ultimate high definition experience. Even if you don’t use high definition the one button simplicity and video upscaling are great tools by themselves and will still give you a better overall experience. The VS-2 Video Enhancer is also very easy to install. You simply run the update disc which takes about 5 minutes (don’t eject until the system says update complete), connect to the Lifestyle® Home Entertainment System and make your video connections from your components to the VS-2.
Bose is a company that makes their products last and the VS-2 is a testament to that. With the Lifestyle® VS-2 Video Enhancer connected to your Lifestyle® System, you will be ready for the high definition experience of your choice.
*please note, the HDMI video out only transmits video — a separate audio connection is required.
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November 11th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
I have Bose lifestyle 38. Will the VS-2 video enhancer work with it? The camera I use has HDMI inputs but the bose unit does not. Will the VS-2 allow me to contol a HD or blue ray DVD player comnnected to it using the VHF bose remote? I have the compomnent video cables intalled behind the wall to the camera. No HDMI cable there unfortunately. Will I need to run an HDMI cable (possible but difficult) or will the component cables conduct the 1080p signal from the VS-2 to the camera?
November 12th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Lorne,
Yes the VS-2 will work with your Lifestyle 38. Bose remotes work with most external devices, most brands use universal remote codes with all of their devices so you would have to search the remote codes of that brand to try and find the right one.
In regards to your camera, component video cables are capable of displaying high definition video in either 720p or 1080i. So if you leave your setup the way it is, you will be able to see your camcorders footage in 1080i high definition but you won’t get digital sound unless you can connect an optical or coax cable to it for sound. You will still get a great high definition picture through your component video cable and the VS-2 will upscale the picture to give it an even sharper picture than normal.
November 19th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
How does this connect connect to a lifestyle 28 II system? What happens to all of my other Bose remotes? I have a whole house bose system with remotes in each room. Anything else I need to know about it before purchasing?
November 20th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Scott,
The Bose Lifestyle VS-2 is very simple to connect to your Lifestyle System. The VS-2 comes with an update disk that you need to run first so your Lifestyle Media Center can download the updates. After you have updated your system you connect the VS-2 to your Lifestyle Power Source, plug in the serial data cable, composite and S-Video connections. Thats all it takes connection wise, it is very easy to set up. Besides giving you HDMI connectivity and Automatic Video Upscaling, the VS-2 will also give you more menu options. It should only take you about 15 to 20 minutes to install. You will not need to change any Bose Link connections you have in the other room. The VS-2 is only for your Lifestyle 28 Series II media center.
One more thing you need to know about the VS-2. Although HDMI cables carry video and audio signals, the VS-2 does not repeat the audio signal so you need to keep your audio connection from the previous device or get a knew one. For example: If you have a Satellite Receiver and connect it with HDMI in the CBL/SAT input on the VS-2, you will also need to run an audio source to the CBL/SAT input on the back of your media center. Digital Coaxial and Fiber Optic both carry digital audio signal just like an HDMI cable but you need to make sure the source you are using has those connections available. Analog Audio will also work fine but digital will give you better sound.
November 24th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
So, if I have a Digital TV that takes component or HDMI inputs then I should only connect the HDMI output of the VS-2 system to the HDMI input of the TV for best possible upconversion right ?
The Lifestyle LS38 III has a composite and a S-video output. This means that the S-video output from the Lifestyle system will be upconverted using the VS-2 system. How would you compare the upconverted video signal to the stright HDMI or component ?
Thanks,
- Manhar
November 26th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Manhar,
You are correct, HDMI will give you the best possible upconversion. You will still get a very good picture with component but since HDMI sends a digital signal, your picture will be sharper. Just remember that even though HDMI sends both audio and video signals normally, the VS-2 does not repeat the audio signal from the HDMI cable so you will still need an audio source from the device using HDMI to the back panel of the Lifestyle 38.
November 28th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
I am going to connect my cable HDMI through the VS-2 to my HDTV. Will this allow me to watch cable with normal TV audio if I don’t turn on my Lifestyle 48 (no surround sound)? What if I connect another device to the 2nd HDMI connection on the VS-2 – will I still be able to bypass the surround sound for either device and how would this work if only one HDMI output going to TV?
Thanks,
Juan
November 29th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Juan,
1st Question: If you have a video source connected through the VS-2 you have to have the Lifestyle 48 turned on or you will get no sound or picture. A regular TV signal can pass through an HDMI cable, you will still be able to view a standard (non-high def) TV signal over HDMI it just won’t be high definition. But the VS-2 will upgrade a standard TV signal to the highest possible resolution so it will still look better than it would if you were watching standard cable.
2nd Question: Even though HDMI Cables carry Video and Audio signals, the VS-2 will not repeat the Audio signal from the HDMI cable. You still need an audio connection from your external devices to the Lifestyle System along with the HDMI connection. You only need one video output connection when using the vs-2, the reason you only need one is because you won’t be using two HDMI sources at the same time. So if your CBL/SAT connection is being used, the signal from the CBL/SAT input will be passed through the VS-2 to the HDMI output and to your TV. If you then want to stop watching cable and switch to a 2nd device using HDMI you would press the other source’s button on the Lifestyle remote which would shut off the CBL/SAT HDMI connection and turn on the second device’s HDMI connection so it would then pass through the HDMI output. This is the reason you only need one HDMI output.
December 11th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
can i hook a dvd player to composite video input and use only hdmi out put to tv
December 13th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Jon,
Yes, you can use this setup. The VS-2 will convert the Composite Analog signal to an HDMI digital signal to give you a better picture.
December 13th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Will the VS-2 work with a Bose Lifestyle 48 series 1?
December 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Daniel,
Yes it will.
December 13th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
I have standard cable connection without a cable box. The cable connection is coaxial. Can I some how connect this to the cable section of the VS-2 using a coaxial to RCA converter or something. Is it possible to utilize the upconversion for cable without a cable set top box.
December 14th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Abhi,
I have never heard of anyone using this particular setup. I think it would work, but you probably wouldn’t notice much of a difference. Your best bet would be to get a cable box (preferably a high def box), you would then have more connection options and you would see a difference if you used the right connections.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Now as I understand, the VS-2 passes along numerous HDMI video signals to the TV’s HDMI input, but not the audio. My Lifestyle 48 series III has one digital audio input which must be setup to be the audio for a specific input. Since I presently only have an HD satellite receiver hooked up, that arrangement works fine. I am presently looking to hook up an HD DVD. I understand how the VS-2 will handle the video switching but what about the digital audio? Am I limited to only one digital audio input?
December 14th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Rick,
Lifestyle Systems actually have 2 kinds of digital audio inputs. There is only one fiber optic digital audio input(the one you are using), but there are four Digital Coaxial audio inputs located directly under the red and white analog audio inputs. The Digital Coaxial input is Grey in color and is available under the AUX, CBL/SAT, VCR and TV inputs. When you are looking for your HD-DVD player, find one that has a Digital Coaxial output on it and you will be able to enjoy digital surround sound with that connection. I have provided a link to our Digital Coaxial Cables for you.
December 16th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
I have Lifestyle 48. I connected all the cables according to the directions. I loaded the software update and now I’m getting a “Bose Lifestyle” message on the media center. I cannot turn it off or on. The buttons do not respond. The remote does not respond. The only way to turn off the system is to uplug the power, but the same message comes up when I plug it back in. Would the software update cause this kind of problem?
December 17th, 2007 at 9:56 am
Philip,
I suggest calling Bose technical support at 1-800-905-2138. We do not have anything to with the update disks they send out.
December 19th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Will the VS-2 work with the Lifestyle 35 series III? I have Satelite DVR 622 with HDMI output. Will I see any improvement with VS-2. If so what will be the improvements. I only use satelite and Bose 35 with our system.
December 19th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Mark,
Yes the VS-2 will work with the Lifestyle 35 Series III and you will see improvement in your satellite viewing. First of all, HDMI produces the best possible video quality for high definition, your high definition channels will look even sharper. Second, the VS-2 will automatically upscale standard definition channels usually broadcast in 480i, to a higher resolution like 480p (DVD quality). This will give you a much better picture and a better overall viewing experience. The VS-2 will also allow you to upscale the video on other components (via HDMI) like a DVD player if you choose to get one in the future.
December 19th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Follow up to answer 20. Currently playing my DVD’s through the Bose 35 Series III will VS-2 improve Bose’s DVD picture quality and sound?
Thanks again!
December 19th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Mark,
The VS-2 deals with Video only so no, it will not upgrade the sound. Even though HDMI carries Video and Audio, the VS-2 only uses the video signal so you will still need an audio source. If you are using HDMI the picture from your Lifestyle DVD player will be upscaled so yes, it will improve the video quality of your Lifestyle’s DVD player.
Just as a side note, if you are going to use HDMI you will need an HDMI cable from the VS-2 output to your TV and another one from your satellite receiver’s output to the VS-2.
December 21st, 2007 at 8:40 am
I have a Lifestyle 48 series IV and am now thinking of buying an HDTV. However I was wondering if the VS-2 will upscale the built in DVD player to a High Def signal if I connect an HDTV to the VS-2 with an HDMI cable.
Thanks
December 21st, 2007 at 9:14 am
Matthew,
The VS-2 upscales a high definition signal to the next resolution, for example 720p would be upgraded to 1080i. Standard DVD’s are considered Enhanced Definition, a typical TV broadcast (standard definition) has a 480i resolution and a DVD has a 480p resolution (Enhanced Definition). A Standard DVD is not capable of being played in high definition, however the VS-2 will upscale the DVD’s picture over HDMI which is digital and will give you a better picture. While it won’t be considered “High Definition” it will be as close as you can get to it.
Using HDMI on the VS-2′s output will improve your DVD Picture, High Definition signals and will also improve Standard Definition broadcasts to DVD quality. I would highly recommend getting a High Definition Television with the Lifestyle 48 Series IV, you will be amazed at what the system can do for your audio and video. Here is a link to our HDTV’s if you would like to browse through them.
December 25th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I currently have a Lifestyle 28 Series III and am looking into getting a vs-2 or totally upgrading to a v20. Will there be any difference between these two options? And then my second question, Is Bose going to come out with a solution that will send both the audio and video view HDMI so you would just have hdmi hooked up and no other cords for the audio portion? And is the audio through HDMI better than audio through either digital coaxial or fiber optic? Thanks for all the help
December 26th, 2007 at 9:36 am
Dave,
There won’t be any difference in the quality of the audio or video between the V20 and the Lifestyle 28 with a VS-2.The V20 is basically a Lifestyle System with a VS-2 built into it, more fiber optic inputs and no DVD player.
The V20 will do audio and video through HDMI, but the VS-2 will not. You will still need to run an audio source to your Lifestyle to get sound even with HDMI.
The audio through HDMI will be the same quality as any other digital signal (fiber optic or coax). There is a slight difference between coax and optical because optical transmits its signal through light, which is supposedly less likely to get interfered with. You will not be able to tell the difference between the two.
I suggest that you get the VS-2. You will save yourself $1700 and will get the same audio and video quality. Yes you will still need an audio source but it will be HDMI quality if you get a coax or fiber optic cable.
December 26th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Just one more question. Does the vs-2 upconvert the dvd player that is in the LIfestyle system? And if so to what? Or do you need to buy a upconverting dvd player or an hd-dvd player?
December 26th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Dave,
If you are doing it over HDMI the VS-2 will upscale the Lifestyle’s DVD player because the video signal will have to pass through the VS-2. The VS-2 will upscale the picture over HDMI to make it look as good as possible, but it won’t upconvert it to high definition. You will get a better picture, just not a true High Definition one.
December 27th, 2007 at 8:41 am
hi
i currently have a lifestyle 28 series I, and a Pioneer screen with dvi-d (picture only)connection plus Component and S video. will i get the full benfits from the VS-2 if i use a hdmi/dvi-d cable?
December 27th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Glyn,
You will see great benefit from using the VS-2 with these connections. Before I tell you why, I wanted to make it clear that if you are using a DVI connection it has to be an HDMI to DVI cable because there is no DVI connection on the VS-2. The VS-2 will upscale your S-Video connection to Component Video and your Component Video connection to HDMI. This will give you an overall better experience.
Also note that HDMI cables act like DVI cables on the VS-2 because it only passes the Video signal. You will still need to connect an audio source from your (DVD Player, Cable box, etc.) to the Lifestyle system.
January 1st, 2008 at 7:33 pm
HI i JUST BOUGHT THE vs-2 . I have the lifestyle 35 and the phillips HDTV w ambient light. I bought a blue ray dvd player. the video signal will go to the vs-2 – the audio is still from the bose system???
what are the connections going to be to the tv …. componet or s video??
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 am
Steven,
When you incorporate the VS-2 Video Enhancer with your Lifestyle 35, the VS-2 becomes an extension of the Lifestyle 35. The Video and audio will both be controlled by the Lifestyle System. But you are partially correct, you will make the video connections with the VS-2 and the audio connections with the Lifestyle Media Center.
As for connections to your system, you should either go with Component or HDMI for the Video and Fiber Optic or Digital Coaxial for the audio. The reason for using Component or HDMI is that they can both carry a High Definition Signal which is what you want for your Blu-Ray. S-Video does NOT carry a high definition signal, if you connect with S-Video your Blu-Ray player will not produce a High Definition picture. I would suggest going with HDMI because that will give you your best picture. As for audio, going with either a Digital Coaxial or Fiber Optic connection will give you Digital Surround Sound which is the best sound you can get.
Side Note: When you make your video connection understand that you need to make 2 connections. One from your video component’s output to one of the VS-2 inputs and the other from the VS-2 output to your TV’s input. The VS-2 will also upscale the picture to the highest connection used on its output. If you have HDMI connected on the output all other signals S-Video, Composite Video and Component Video will all be converted to HDMI.
January 6th, 2008 at 7:47 am
How does this connect to a lifestyle 28 III system? Is important that my AC power Source is 110 VAC 60 Hz?
January 7th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Rafael,
The VS-2 is very simple to connect and usually only takes about 10-15 minutes if that to install. An update disc needs to be run first to prepare the Lifestyle system to connect to the VS-2. Four connections will be made to the Lifestyle Media Center and One to the Lifestyles Power Supply. The VS-2 makes connections to the Lifestyle Media Center’s Serial Data and DC Power inputs on the back left of the Media Centers rear panel and also connects to the Composite and S-Video inputs on the right of the rear panel. Then you plug into the lifestyles power supply and you are done.
I am not quite sure what you are asking in your second question. If you send a more specific question I will do my best to answer it.
January 9th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I have lifestyle 18 series ll system. Will VS-2 work with this? How about VS-1?
January 9th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Yeekar,
Both the VS-2 and the VS-1 will work with the Lifestyle 18 series II. I would suggest getting the VS-2 because of its HDMI and Video Upscaling capabilities.
January 12th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
What lifestyle systems work with the VS-2 and which ones do not?
January 14th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Leif,
The VS-2 Video Enhancer works seamlessly with all Lifestyle® DVD home entertainment systems except for the Lifestyle® 18, 28 and 35 Series I systems.
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:58 am
I have a Pioneer Elite Pro 5050 (rear projection) TV that does not have HDMI inputs, and that will not accept a 720P signal (it will accept 1080i and other lower resolutions). It has its own upscaling features (line doubling, filtering) for standard broadcast and standard DVD. I use it with my Lifestyle 48 (with DVD and hard drive). I also have a high definition FIOS cable box from which I occasionally feed audio through the Lifestyle 48.
1. Can the video upscaling performed by the VS-2 be overridden? (The presence of component video inputs suggests that perhaps it can be, if the VS-2 does not upscale from component input). Your prior explanations would indicate that the VS-2 would upscale standard definition DVDs to 720P, a signal that my TV will not accept (the screen will blank). Alternatively, can I select upscaling to 1080i from a standard DVD?
2. The Blu-Ray players I plan to use (probably a Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD) also perform video upscaling over HDMI, and also have HDMI 1.3. What would the effect of the VS-2 be on a) high definition input from the Blu-Ray player at 1080i; and 2) upscaled standard definition input from the Blu-Ray player? I strongly prefer to use HDMI connections from the Blu-Ray player to the VS-2.
3. My HDTV does not have HDMI input, as I mentioned. It has four sets of component inputs. If I use HDMI-to-component cables from the VS-2 to the television, will I lose any upscaling through or from the VS-2 (from either the Blu-Ray player or the Lifestyle 48 itself)?
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Warren,
1) The VS-2 only upscales over HDMI, it will pass a component signal just like normal and your TV would upscale it just like it does now.
2)Unfortunately you can’t use HDMI because it is not available on your TV. If you plugged an HDMI cable into the VS-2′s input but the VS-2′s output to your TV was component, it would not work at all. You have to use component video connections to acheive High Definition with any source you have since your TV is not capable of HDMI.
3)I am pretty sure that there is no such thing as a HDMI to Component cable. HDMI is a digital signal, component is an analog so they cannot co-exist in the same cable. Even if you were to find some product like this, it would just convert the signal back to analog so you might as well just use component.
The VS-2 would benefit you with its one button simplicity. For example: if you pressed the AUX for audio you would still have to toggle through the inputs to find the correct one for video. With the VS-2 pressing AUX will bring you to the right video and audio source with one touch of the button.
January 24th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Hi,
I just got a little problem with vs-2 that I purchased recently.
My tv has hdmi connection and it works with my existing lifestyle system. Now, I already install the disc, plugged the media center through vs-2 and from vs-2 to the tv but there’s no picture, only sound comes out.
It says no input signal on my tv and i’ve try every way to make it work but no hope.
Your advice is much appreciated.
January 25th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Phuong,
This could be a number of different things and I could go through everything I think it is and that still might not fix your problem. The best thing for you to do would be to call Bose technical support so someone can talk you through your problem. The number is 1-800-905-2138, they can then diagnose your problem.
February 14th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Hello!
I have a LifeStyle 28 II and I have recently bought the VS-2 extension. I however could not make it work through the hdmi cable, as it keeps telling me that HDCP is not supported by my tv. But my tv is a brand new one (Full hd, Philips 37PFL9732) and does support HDCP. Bose has sent me the last update disk of the VS-2, but it still doesn’t work.
What should I do next? Check with the tv support (Philips) or is there a configuration setting that I have to do?
Thanks for your help.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Marc,
I have a solution that may work for you. Connect your TV with something other than HDMI just to be able to see the screen. Hit the settings button on your Lifestyle remote, there will be several options that come up. Go to the video tab, you will be provided with a list of resolutions. Go down a resolution and then reconnect with HDMI and see if it works. If it does work, you can go back to that settings tab and try to go back to the original setting if it knocks out the picture again hit the down arrow to go back, if not it should work just fine from then on. If this does not work, try plugging your HDMI device straight into the TV, if it works then you know it is a problem with the VS-2 and you need to contact Bose again. If it doesn’t work, then you need to contact Philips because there could be an issue with the TV settings or the TV itself. This could also be an issue with the device itself, some cable boxes and other devices have to be set to use HDMI and yours may not be. Hope this helped.
February 21st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hi,
Please tell me if I can use VS-2 bouht from the US with the LS48 in India as the power in India is 220V as compared to the 110V in US. Would I need a Voltage converter or does the VS-2 take its power from the media centre.
Please advise.
Thanks a lot.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 am
Tan,
The two products will have different voltage and will not work together.
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I have a Lifestyle 48 and am not sure if to purchase the VS-2 Video Enhancer because of connection and cables. Will I be able to connect a Nintendo Wii to it, where would I connect it?
Will I need to purchse more than 2 HDMI cables? A composite?
I am not sure and would like to purchase everything together.
So far I see, HDMI from HD-DVR cable box to VS-2(input) and HDMI from VS-2(output) to TV.
Would I conncet the Wii to the S-Video and composite in the output of the VS-2?
February 22nd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Brenda,
I would recommend the VS-2 to any Lifestyle owner for a few different reasons. First of all you get one button simplicity which will select the correct video and audio inputs with a touch of the Bose Remote instead of having to press the audio source you want, and then toggle through the video inputs until you find the right one.
Second your experience is completely customizable. You want to connect your Wii and an HD-DVR Cable Box, here’s how it would work. First, you would connect an HDMI cable from the VS-2 output to an input on your TV. That is the only video out connection you need to make, everything else you plug into the VS-2 will be upscaled through HDMI. So when you connect your Wii to lets say the AUX input on the VS-2 with composite video, it will upscale the video to the highest resolution possible and go to the TV through the HDMI cable. You would then connect your Cable Box to the CBL/SAT input with HDMI and you will be good to go.
You still need to make all of your audio connections to the back of the Lifestyle 48, even the Cable Box that is connected with HDMI. Most cable boxes have digital audio outs (fiber optic and/or digital coax) because most receivers (like the VS-2) don’t repeat HDMI’s audio signal. I suggest using either fiber optic or digital coax cables to connect from your Cable Box’s output to the CBL/SAT audio input on the back of the Lifestyle. That way you will still receive the Digital 5.1 Surround Sound that you would get with HDMI.
The VS-2 takes about 10 to 15 minutes to set up and will make your viewing experience much better by giving you HDMI inputs, upscaling your video to the highest your TV can accept and simplifying the operating process. I have one hooked up to my Lifestyle 48 and is the best investment I have ever made with my home theater system. Here are links to the VS-2, HDMI Cable, Fiber Optic Audio Cable and Digital Coaxial Audio Cable product pages if you are interested in purchasing from us. If you do buy from us, you will get free shipping and receive Reward Dollars to use towards a future purchase.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 pm
HI!
I am thinking of buying Bose lifestyle 48.
Is there any difference between lifestyle 48 IV and III with VS-2?
Thank you for your help!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Mark,
No there is not. These are the exact same systems when the VS-2 is added to the Series III. We are now selling the Lifestyle 48 series III for $3499 which is lower than it has ever been, the VS-2 is $299. If you buy both from us you will get a combined Reward Dollar total of $190 to use on accessories, cables or anything else you will need. Here are links to the Lifestyle 48 Series III and VS-2 product pages.
February 25th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Can VS2 unit be used with lifestyle 25 Series 2 system?
February 25th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Simon,
No it can not, sorry.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am
How do I tell if I have a lifestyle 28-I or II? You say the VS-2 will not work on a Lifestyle 28-I.
Thanks,
Sam
February 25th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Sam,
You are going to need to get the serial number off the bottom of the Media Center and call Bose Technical Support at 1-800-905-2138. They will be able to tell you what series you have. If you do have a Series II or III and want to purchase the VS-2 here is a link to our VS-2 product page.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
If I purchase the VS-2 and connect it to the lifestyle 48 III and my Sony XBR4, will I able to watch video via the HD cable box but listen to a separate audio source such as CD or FM? In other words, have the ballgame on with no audio and instead listen to a CD or Radio. And, does connecting the HD cable box to the VS-2 instead of connecting the HD cable box directly to the XBR4 degrade the signal in anyway?
Thanks.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Dave,
To answer your first question, yes the VS-2 allows you to listen to a separate audio source while watching TV. Under the system menu in the video tab, there is a feature labeled persistent video that you have to enable. When enabled it will allow the screen to stay on when you select an audio source (FM, AM, or CD).
As for your second question, No there will be no signal degradation. The VS-2 actually upscales your picture (through HDMI) to the highest resolution your TV can accept. The VS-2 will make your picture better, not worse. If you are interested in buying the Bose VS-2 Video Enhancer from us, just follow this Link.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Thanks. I have a follow up question to your answer. You say the VS-2 will actually upscale the picture through HDMI and that I understand. However, If I connect from my HD cable box directly to the Sony XBR4 via HDMI I’m bypassing a secondary connection though the VS-2. I would think the XBR4 does a pretty good job upscaling on it’s own. My question is does passing though multiple connections or devices degrade the signal? Thank you.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Dave,
No, your signal will not be degraded. If the VS-2 upscales the picture to the highest it can possibly get and then sends it to your Sony XBR4, there is no more upscaling necessary for the XBR4 to do. It will simply display the already upscaled picture. The VS-2 was built to interact with HDTVs like the one you have and although it is a secondary source, it will pass the HDMI signal completely in-tact and will not degrade it at all.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:18 am
I now have 2 VS-2′s for my Lifestyle 48. The first worked for two months, then my samsung LCD/HDTV could not recognize the signal from the VS-2. So, I disconnected the VS-2 and reconnected all the components without the VS-2, and all worked. I spoke to Bose Technical and they could not come up with an answer, just that the VS-2 unit must be bad. And, as is the Bose tradition, they gave me a new one at the local Bose store. Hooked up the second unit and all has been going well until yesterday, again, the HDTV is not able to recognize the signal from the VS-2. Bose technical is asking me to bring in the old for an exchange, again. My question, has anyone else had this problem? Is it a problem with the VS-2? Do you have any suggestions about this repeating problem? Thanks.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:53 am
James,
I assume that you are using HDMI and it is your cable box that you can’t get the picture from. The reason I would think this, is because certain cable providers around the country have issues with HDMI because of certain digital reproduction laws. We have heard of other people having similar problems. What I suggest is that you connect with component or some other video connection just so you can see your screen. Go to the VS-2 settings on your Bose remote and change the resolution to 1080i or 720p. The VS-2 automatically outputs a 1080p signal and this can mess up some TV’s that can’t handle that high of resolution. After you have done this, reconnect with HDMI and see if it works. If it still doesn’t work, leave the HDMI cable connected from the VS-2 output to the TV and connect the cable box output to the VS-2 input with component video. This will still give you high definition and will convert the signal to HDMI over the output so you won’t be losing any signal quality. Hope this helps.
March 10th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I went ahead and purchased the VS-2 with the cables for my Lifestyle 48 system.
Everything works well.
I then went ahead and ordered the Monster® GameLink™ Component Video and Audio Cable, when I connected it, I noticed the games I have downloaded onto my Wii, like the old Mario, etc, do nto work. I get a no video when I try to play wii downloaded games.
Can you help me figure out the problem?
They work fine with the original cable.
http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/monster/gamelink-wii-cvideo-anaudio.html
March 11th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Brenda,
Try playing around with the different resolution outputs available on your Wii menu. See if any of the different resolutions work. If not, you should call the Nintendo customer support line to see if they can diagnose the problem.
March 17th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I don’t see the value to this unit if it does not use the HDMI connector for audio. If you connect your components (for me: satellite and Blu-ray DVD) directly to the plasma tv, the picture is as perfect as it can get. Then, you just use the Lifestyle for audio. Therefore, there is no need for this unit, except to upgrade the video the the Bose DVD. Am I am missing something? I was looking for something that would also upgrade the sound via an HDMI connector. Please comment.
March 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Paul,
I don’t think you have all the right facts about the VS-2, hopefully I can help you see why the VS-2 would be beneficial. First of all, if you plug the HDMI cable directly into the TV, the picture is not as perfect as it can get. You can set the VS-2 to upscale 720p content to 1080i, and 1080i content to 1080p over HDMI. It will also upscale 480i content to DVD quality 480p. So it can make the picture better.
The second main benefit of the VS-2 is that everything connected to it can be output over HDMI with one HDMI connection. For example: If you have an HDMI cable connected from the VS-2 output to an HDMI input on your TV, you could have composite, s-video or component on the other inputs and they will all be converted to HDMI which will make the picture digital and therefore better.
The third (and most overlooked) advantage of the VS-2 is one button simplicity. This eliminates the monotonous matching of video and audio inputs on two different devices. You only have to press the AUX, CBL/SAT, VCR or TV button to match the correct video and audio source. This makes the system much easier to operate.
Yes it is unfortunate that the VS-2 doesn’t repeat HDMI audio, but you have to understand that Bose made this product as an add-on to a pre-existing product. They did this so previous Lifestyle owners could utilize HDMI, Video Upscaling and One-Button Simplicity if they wanted to. Bose now makes the V20 and V30 Lifestyle systems that do repeat HDMI audio and gives a more customizable home theater experience to customers who would rather have that. I personally have the VS-2 connected to my Lifestyle 48 Series III and absolutely love it. It has both improved the quality of video on my HDTV, and made it much easier for me to manage my different components.
April 1st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
what is the difference between the lifestyle 48 III and lifestyle 48 IV ??? i am ready to buy 1 and need your help.
thanks!
April 1st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Troy,
The only difference between the Bose Lifestyle 48 Series III and Series IV is the inclusion of the VS-2 Video Enhancer. You will definitely want the Series IV to take advantage of HDMI, Video Upscaling and One Button Simplicity. The Bose Lifestyle Series IV was made with consideration of current and future home theater technology. If you buy the Bose Lifestyle 48 Series IV from us you will receive $200 in Reward Dollars to spend towards a future purchase on our site. So you can use the Reward Dollars to buy brackets, cables, etc. Here is a link to the Lifestyle 48 Series IV product page, if you have any questions call our toll free number (1-866-224-6171) and talk to one of our Bose experts.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I have a Lifestyle 28/1 system connected to an HDTV. Can I use the VS-2 on the 28/1 to upscale regular DVD to HD-like quality?
April 1st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Mark,
Unfortunately the Bose VS-2 Video Enhancer does not work with the Bose Lifestyle 28 Series 1 System. Sorry.
April 4th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I’ve read the questions and your replies regarding the VS-2; however, I still have questions. If the VS-2 does not repeat HDMI audio, does it have optical inputs and if so, how many are available? The LS III only has one optical input but four (4) digital coax inputs. How good is the quality of the audio if digital coax is used instead of optical?
Thanks.
April 4th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Dave,
The VS-2 is used strictly for video, there are no audio inputs or outputs on the VS-2. You will continue to run the audio connection to the Lifestyle Media Center where you have 4 digital coax inputs and one digital optical. To answer your second question, digital coax like optical is a digital audio signal. You can still get Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and other digital formats when you use them. You would have a hard time telling the difference between optical and coaxial. If you are interested in buying a VS-2 from us, just follow the link at the top of the page.
April 4th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I have a Bose Lifestyle 48 series III system. If I get the VS-2 enhancer, will my system be the same as the Series IV? Will it have all the functionality of the series IV?
April 4th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Kumar,
Yes, it will have all the functionality of the Series IV. If you are interested in buying from us, follow the link at the top of the page to the VS-2 product page.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
I have 28 series III bose system and I just bought VS-2 Video Enhancer. I did the exact connection and try to test by playing DVD in media center. I have HDMI output connection to TV . I was able to hear audio but no video. I tried connection second HDMI input for VCR but still no video.
Can you please help me what I need to do to get the video output.
Thanks!
Bhaskar
April 7th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Bhaskar,
Sometimes your video component requires you to manually switch to HDMI. Try connecting with something else (component, composite, s-video) go into the system menu and see if there is a place to set your output to HDMI. Also if you have anything else plugged into the VS-2 output, take it out. You only need to be connected with HDMI.
April 7th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Thanks for your reply (#70). My concern is that equipment I may purchase in the future such as Blu-Ray, will not have digital coax and only HDMI and/or optical to handle the audio. I don’t think the Playstation has digital coax and if i assign the optical to it, what do I do about the audio from the HD cable box? Looking back, the V-30 was probably the way to go.
April 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Dave,
Most Blu-Ray Disc Players and Digital Cable Boxes have Digital Coax inputs. Go ahead and assign your PS3 to the Optical and use digital coax for the rest. Digital Coax is not old technology it is just an another way of carrying a digital signal. I wouldn’t worry, you will be able to get most components with Digital Coaxial.
April 7th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for the reply for #73. For media center it is connected to VS-2 through composite and S-video so it should show out put. when I try to plug composite without VS-2 it works but when i connect media center with VS-2 with all shown connections for serial data/DC power/composite/s-video i don’t get any video output on TV.
Do I need a software upgrade CD for my media center(18 series II). where can i get that.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Bhaskar,
I am sure you have done this already but just to be sure this is not your problem, have you run the setup disc for the VS-2? You have to do this in order for the VS-2 to function properly. If you have done this and nothing else is working, call Bose tech support at 1-800-905-2138 they will help talk you through your problem.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Regarding #78, I don’t have setup disc for VS-2.I bought it from ebay and it seems like the box was for 38 series. So now where can I get setup disc for VS-2.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Bhaskar,
The box you received the product in was probably not the VS-2 box because there isn’t a particular VS-2 that works with each series, there is only one VS-2 that is universal for all Lifestyle Systems able to use the VS-2.The only thing I can tell you to do is call Bose product information at 1-800-999-2673.
April 14th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Hi,
I just installed the Bose Lifestyle 38 with a VS-2 enhancer. I made all the connections and, initially, I didn’t get any image on my Samsung 46″ 1080p Full HD Screen, as the message I got on my TV says that the Media is not recognized or something like that. Anyhow, I removed the Output HDMI cable from the VS-2 plugged it in again and made sure all HDMI cables are inserted properly and it worked, however, I could not get a full screen image on my tv set. I tried adjusting the TV’s setting but with no use. When I tried adhusting the lifestyles setting, however, the screen went blank and it never came back with the same message that I got the first time…!!! Additonally, I connected the lifestyle to the TV because I had to change some audio settings via the normal cable and it worked fine. Right now, I have connected the video from my components to my TV directly, but I would certainly want to use the VS-2 instead.
Please Help..!!!
April 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Hamza,
There could be a number of problems occurring that do not necessarily have to do with the VS-2 itself. You should call Bose Technical Support at 1-800-905-2138, they can walk you through the install process and make your system work correctly together.
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I have a lifestyle system 48 with the vs-2 , everything connected properly. My issue is the xbox 360 elite. I connected it using its hdmi cable to the vs-2 cbl/sat input and get an ugly picture and no sound. The xbox 360 elite only has an hdmi output. Can you help me with this problem?
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:16 am
Jonny,
There could be two different reasons you are getting a bad picture. You could have a faulty X-Box, faulty HDMI cable, or you may not be in High Def. On the Xbox-360 menu there is a place to change the video resolution, you are probably in 480i or 480p which are not high def. Change the resolution to 720p or 1080i, this will greatly improve your picture. More than likely this is your problem. If this is not your problem, try testing another HDMI cable and if that doesn’t work, I would call microsoft.
I know exactly what your sound problem is. The VS-2 does not repeat HDMI audio, I looked at the cables that come with the Xbox-360 Elite and one of them is a dangle cord that allows for a separate audio source when the HDMI cable is plugged in. Use the optical (best option) or analog audio connection for your audio. If you use optical (which I recommend because it will give you Dolby Digital 5.1) you need to assign the optical port on your lifestyle to the CBL/SAT that you have your X-box plugged into. To do this, go into the system menu, find optical source, and switch to CBL/SAT. You can then plug an optical cable into the media center input and it will give you sound while your HDMI cable gives you video.
If you need an optical audio cable, here is a link to our optical cables page.
May 4th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I HAVE A LIFESTYLE 48 SYSTEM. CAN I PLAY BLUE RAY DVD WITH THE VS-2, OR DO I NEED TO BUY A BLUE RAY DVD PLAYER?
May 6th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Reyes,
The Lifestyle 48′s media center does not support the Blu-ray format discs. You will need a stand alone Blu-ray player for them. The VS-2 however will help you get the best picture quality through your Bose Lifestyle system with the added HDMI connection.
October 21st, 2008 at 5:38 pm
I have the Lifestyle 35 Series IV. Does my media center support Blu-ray format discs? If not, when playing a regular or hd format dvd disc, will the VS-2 provide Blu-ray quality? Can I achieve Blu-ray quality on my system? If so, exactly how do I achieve that quality?
October 25th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hearty,
The Lifestyle 48’s media center does not support the Blu-ray format discs. You will need a stand alone Blu-ray player for them. The VS-2 however will help you get the best picture quality through your Bose Lifestyle system with the added HDMI connection.
October 27th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Hi,
I have a rather new Lifestyle 28 IV and I have lost the color on my Samsung TV when playing the internal DVD through HDMI (It worked for the first 3 months). I got color from my component-loaded, Sattelite-box.
I tried to load the DVD picture through Component to the TV, but there is still only black and white, and I have tried to change the resolution. Thankful for any ideas.
October 27th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Par Sundberg,
It sounds like you may have a loose connection between the Media Center and the VS-2. You will want to check the connection on the back at the Media Center. First check the connections that plug into the video and S-video outputs. If that doesn’t fix it check the rest of the connections at the Media Center and then check the connections at the VS-2.
October 27th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I have a Bose Lifestyle 38, Sony Bravia W series TV and Sony DVD. I cannot get a picture using the HDMI connection from the DVD player to the TV via the VS-2. The shop I purchased the Lifestyle from has contacted Bose and says that the signal is not being transmitted from the DVD player because it is recognising the VS-2 as a switch and is not transmitting the video signal to stop pirating of DVD’s. Is this correct?
October 28th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Graham,
It sounds like you are having a handshake issue with your HDMI connection coming from your Sony DVD. Unfortunately, there is no fix for this. Your best bet would be to use the Component Video connection instead of the HDMI from the Sony DVD.
November 12th, 2008 at 5:41 am
I have a Bose 321 series II GS system and a Bravia TV. Is there any adapter to have the HDMI output on it? Something similar to the VS2? Please let me know.
November 13th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Diego – The VS-2 is unique and is specifically designed to work with other Bose products. You can always run HDMI to your TV and run a fiber optic line to your 321 for sound.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I have a Lifestyle 25, can I upgrade to today’s technology (like HDMI) with the Bose Lifestyle VS-2?
November 18th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
i have recently purchased a lifestyle 48 series 4 system which is great apart from i have just had sky hd installed and now every time i change channel the tv searches for picture format this did not happen with my sky + and if i connect straight to tv from hd box it does not happen,its only when i connect through the vs2 box that this occurs,any thoughts as this is driving me mad as its the only component i have connected to the vs2,many thanks.
November 18th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Lee,
Could you give me a little more information of how you have the VS-2 hooked up. Is it using HDMI cables between the components and TV?
November 18th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Franklin – your best bet is to upgrade your system. But you can run new components to the TV and audio to the Lifestyle.
January 4th, 2009 at 1:40 am
I have a Bose Lifestyle 38 with a VS-2 connection. The connection of my Scientific Atlanta 8300 HDC Cable box to the VS-2 is HDMI (the audio setting on the Cablebox is set to “HDMI”). The VS-2 is connected to my Pioneer Plasma TV’s HDMI Input 4 (the HDMI Input 4 on the TV is set to “enabled”). The Cable box’s digital coax output is connected to the cab/sat coax input on the Bose Media center. Everything works well except for my PS3. The PS3′s connection to the TV’s is HDMI (via the TV’s HDMI Input 5). The TV’s HDMI Input 5 on the TV is set to “enabled”. I have video coming from the PS3 on Input 5 but no sound (audio). I tried changing the source on the Bose Media Center from “TV” to “Cab/Sat” but I am still not picking up any sound. Appreciate your assistance. Thanks.
January 4th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I have a Lifestyle 38 and am considering the VS2 for the following setup: I recently added a Blu-ray disc player and have it connected to my TV via HDMI, and intentionally disabled the audio so there is no audio coming from the TV. I have run RCA cables to the Lifestyle 38 to the AUX input. The picture quality is great but the audio quality appears to be less than playing a DVD directly on the Bose system. Would the VS-2 correct this issue?
January 17th, 2009 at 8:13 am
I am interested in purchasing this upgrade. I have the lifestyle 48 series I, I heard that this VS-2 doesn’t work with series I like one of the poster mentioned who has a lifestyle 25 series I.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I have a Lifestyle 28 (hopefully series II or greater and I’ll check on that later) and just got an HDTV – 1080i and component (no HDMI) inputs. I see the benefit of the VS-2 but have a few questions.
1) Why are the S video and Composite yellow connected to the Lifestyle unit?
2) are the component signals analog or digital?
3) Can I attach a RCA Composite video VCR “IN” on the VS-2 and have it fed to the TV via the component cables?
What will the output signal be up-converted to?
The TV I just bought (used) has very poor video with diagonal lines on all analog 480i signals. I’ve tried 4 input devices and all S-Video, Composite, and Antenna inputs to the device. However, when I connect my PS3 via Component at 1080i, the picture is crystal clear. I am assuming the 480i up-converter on the TV is bad. I’ll find out today when I connect my 720p AppleTV and my 480p Wii – both via component connections. If the 480p, 720p work as good as the 1080i does now, then if the VS-2 up-converts to 480p and above, then it sounds like just the ticket to keep the simplicity of one touch video and sound. I know this is a little off topic of the VS-2, but any comments and opinions about my concerns and situation would be appreciated, since it sounds like you have much more experience and knowledge than I do.
Thanks!
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
I have a Lifestyle 28 with VS-2 and I’m thinking about adding a Blu-ray player. Can I connect it to the VCR port on the VS-2 with a HDMI cable as the AUX port has no HDMI input?
May 21st, 2009 at 8:41 am
I recently purchased an Iomega Multimedia Screenplay HD media player that has HDMI and component outputs. When I tried connecting the HDMI output of the media player to the HDMI input of the VCR in the Video Enhancer, it says no video signal. But when I connect the HDMI input directly to my Sharp Aquos 65″ HDTV, I get both audio and video. What could be the problem?
June 30th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Can I connect a Blu-ray player directly to the TV with HDMI and get an audio connection from the Blu-ray to Lifestyle 38 using either VCR or AUX audio inputs?
July 20th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Hi, I have Bose Lifestyle Home Theater, been using it almost 5 months. Now the Bose box keeps indicating HDCP is not supported by your TV. Can you tell me why is this happening? Thanks.
August 28th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Hi, I have the Lifestyle 35 but have no idea if version I, II, or III. I would like the VS2 VIDEO ENHANCER. Can you help?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:30 am
I have a Lifestyle 28 and love it. I’m thinking of getting an HD Camcorder and want to burn the video to DVD. From looking at the posts, I know that the Lifestyle will not play HD formats, so I will have to get another player. What is your recommendation for a Blu-ray players, and will the VS-2 help with the hookup?
October 27th, 2009 at 10:16 am
I have a Lifestyle system and a VS-2 converter. When the VS-2 converter is installed, there is a loud buzzing noise as if something is not grounded. When I connect everything without the VS-2, the noise is gone. What can I do to fix this or is there just something wrong with the VS-2?
December 7th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
1. I have a lifestyle 35 system purchased 7-8 years ago. I don’t know what version it is; how do I tell if it’s Series I, II or III?
2. What are my upgrade options using HDMI? I need to be able to connect a Blu-ray, cable DVR receiver, LCD TV and Wii.
3. Can I use the VS-2, and if so, what is the best way to hook everything up?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Srini:
1. There should be a product information tag affixed to the back or bottom of the unit, displaying the unit’s model number and series number. If not, or if the information is unclear, call Bose. They can lookup the unit’s serial number so you know for sure.
3. The VS-2 can only be used on Series II or III units.
2. Depending on your unit’s type, the resulting video and audio connections will depend on available A/V jacks and desired quality. Run the Blu-ray and DVR using HDMI. If that’s not an option, use component. For audio use fiber optic or digital coax cable. The Wii is not HD, so basic connections will suffice.
December 20th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I have a Lifestyle 38 III that has been upgraded with a VS-2. I have an LG Blu-Ray which works fine. The Bose DVD works fine. I have Verizon FIOS that causes problems for the Bose. It generally works with an SD signal but HD signals sometimes do not show. I have to go back to a SD signal, go into Bose settings, go to Video and then change the resolution to either fixed or variable. It doesn’t seem to matter which one is currently set, just the action of changing it causes the signal to be processed and I can then watch HD stations.
Also, when I do get an HD signal processed and showing the whole picture does not show. It is cut off on each side.
When the system is turned off and then back on again this issue starts all over.
Any ideas?
December 24th, 2009 at 8:46 am
I checked my lifestyle 35 system and found out that it is series 1 and VS-2 is not an option for me. I called bose about upgrade options and they could not provide any. In order to get best performance with my LCD, blue ray and DVR (all are newer ones with HDMI and other connection options), what are my options?
1. Is there any other recommended receiver I can buy and hook up the existing Bose speakers to it or are those proprietary and can not use with other receivers?
2. If I use the existing LS35 media center as it is, what is the preferred way to run the connections from the three pieces of equipment?
Thank you very much for your help. This is a great educational forum.
December 27th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I have a Lifestyle 48 with VS-2 and a Samsung TV series 8. I use this system for several years without problem on older LCD TV. After I upgraded to Samsung TV, the VS-2 will not switch on the Video source input, when selected on Bose. On the TV, there is a message “No signal” (it is a HDMI source input). I must press the Settings button on the Bose remote, it will then show the blue Settings page and after I exit this Settings, then I get the right picture.
December 28th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Srini:
Part of the advancement of technology is the leaving behind of old standards. Unfortunately the jump from analog to digital can come with a high sticker price — at least initially. The advantages are clear, though: better picture, better sound, more options, user-centered experience and future compatibility. The main game changer is HDMI.
Here are my thoughts…
You can cut the Bose speaker wires and run them into a new HDMI receiver, yes, but the Bose speakers are designed to work with Bose receivers (Media Centers) and are specially tuned to Bose processing outputs. The Bose V20 and V30 offer HDMI connectivity, and the new Lifestyle work with VS-2′s.
If you want to keep the 35 then run video, via HDMI, directly to your HDTV. Then run fiber optic out from the TV to your Lifestyle 35. You’ll get full surround sound but not the 6.1/7.1/HD audio available from a single, direct HDMI connection. If that configuration isn’t available, use component video with fiber optic. If fiber optic isn’t an option, use digital coax cable. If that’s not an option, you’ll have to resort to standard L-R audio with artificial surround.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I have a Lifestyle 32 with VS2 connected with HDMI cables to my PS3 and the problem is that I have image but I don’t have sound.
January 4th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Daniel:
The VS-2 Video Enhancer is primarily a video connection and upscaling device. You can adjust settings so the audio coming via HDMI will be passed directly to the TV (see Bose’s help topic on passing audio) but then you won’t have surround sound. If you want surround sound that can (1) run a fiber optic cable from the TV to your Lifestyle or (2) run fiber optic from the PS3 directly to the Lifestyle.
Keep in mind the HDMI cable, when used with the VS-2, is for video. Therefore the HDMI cable should always be used for maximum picture quality.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:02 am
I have a Lifestyle II with VS-2 and was hoping you could help as I have experienced some problem over the last few months.
I have a 1080p Samsung Series 6 HDTV, a PS3, Nintendo Wii and a cable box. When I connect the PS3 to the video input on the VS-2 I get a lighter band on both sides of the screen approx 6 inches wide. It also seems that when I use any of the HDMI connections on the VS-2 the TV struggles to know what input to switch to.
I was going to connect all devices directly to the TV using HDMI and run an optical cable from the TV into the Bose optical input. Would this work? I understand that I wouldn’t be getting the benefit of the VS-2, but it does seem to cause confusion for the Samsung TV.
Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Re question 118
I have a lifestyle 28 II
Cheers
January 8th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Sandy:
What Lifestyle system do you have? The VS-2 is only compatible with certain Lifestyle systems.
Here are my thoughts/suggestions:
1. Make sure the VS-2 and Bose system are turned on first, followed by the other devices and lastly the TV. This will help the digital “handshakes” to go smoother — each device has to communicate with the other, and turning on in sequence minimizes problems.
2. There are settings for the VS-2 that affect aspect ratio and display resolution. Consult your owners manual for specifics. But since you have an HDTV you want the aspect ratio of the VS-2 to be set to 16:9 (widescreen) and display resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p).
3. TVs also have the option of changing their aspect ratio, often called “picture size” or “picture shape” or similar. Some models also put bars over the incoming video source, so again, consult your owners manual to make sure the TV is set to receive and display HD content via HDMI.
4. Running optical from the TV is an option if you’re sourcing content from HDMI cables. The problem is that TVs are limited in what audio formats they can decode, and you miss out on the VS-2′s image enhancement benefits.
Finally, have you checked your cables and connections? I recommend Monster HDMI cables because they’re guaranteed to work and are “future-proof”. They’re also certified for the latest HDMI protocols, including 1.3 and the brand-new 1.4. If your cables are inferior then you may encounter performance issues. And of course if the connections aren’t secure you’ll have problems.
Hope this helps!
January 15th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I have a Lifestyle 38 Series II and just got a VS-2 enhancer from my brother. He cannot find the update CD, so can I still use this or do I need the CD in order to make it work for me? If I need the CD where can I get one?
January 18th, 2010 at 12:45 am
I am planning to purchase a Lifestyle 48 from your site, but my issue is that I will be moving to India within 4 months where I have to use 220 V and PAL video. Is there anyway you can provide information how can I use this same 48 system there?
January 18th, 2010 at 11:27 am
The CD is used to update the Lifestyle unit so it will recognize and work with the VS-2. It is the first step in the VS-2 installation process (others being power cycling, moving cables, etc.). I recommend calling Bose directly at 1-800-278-1281 to get a replacement CD.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Mah:
Here is what I know:
1. The owners manual lists voltage for US and international, but since we don’t have 220 to test the unit with we can’t be sure. If the unit is dual voltage it should automatically swtich. If the unit is not dual voltage you will need voltage adapters.
2. The power outlets in India are different than the outlets in the US, meaning the power cords that ship with the unit will need adapters in order to work in India.
3. The PAL video system should work fine. There is a setting in the system menu for this if the unit doesn’t switch automatically.
4. Call us and talk to one of our sales reps — they can discuss the Lifestyle system in detail and answer your specific questions and help you with any accessories you might need or want.
You can also call Bose directly at 1-800-278-1281 to find out for sure if the system will work in India.
We look forward to hearing from you!
January 25th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Where can I download software update, firmware and uMusic database for Lifestyle 48 Series IV. Thanks.
January 26th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Radan:
You can’t download updates online. Registered owners are supposed to receive CD/DVD directly from Bose if they make changes. If you need a disc or want to verify the status of your system, contact Bose directly at 1-800-278-1281.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I have a Lifestyle 38 Series II and am considering buying the VS-2 enhancer to connect my Samsung 52″ HDLED TV set, my Panasonic BluRay player DMP-BD60 and my DVR provided by AT&T Uverse. The HDLED TV is mounted over the fireplace with three HDMI cables embedded in the wall. One of these is connected to the DVR, another is connected to the BluRay player and the third one would be available for the Bose Lifestyle. How would I need to connect everything to get surround sound when playing DVDs and/or BluRay disks, or watching movies through Uverse? I cannot connect any other cable to the TV because it would be visible. And I do not want to cut into the wall again to hide cables (I just did finish the repair of the drywall and repainting the wall). Does the VS-2 make sense for me, or should I consider another alternative?
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
Leo:
You would probably be ok with running HDMI cables for video from the players and DVR to the TV, then use audio cables (fiber optic) to for sound from the players and DVR to the Bose. This will produce the best picture and sound without having to run additional cables, buy additional items or modify your existing construction.
February 12th, 2010 at 3:42 am
I have an external Hard disk 250 GB mostly downloaded MP3 songs, I need to know how to get the USB drive directly connected to my Bose Lifestyle 48. Could you also recommended an interface, sound processor which can decode the MP3 audio file when can be passed through the Bose Lifestyle Media Center?
February 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Johnson:
Unfortunately there’s currently no way to directly connect an external drive to the Lifestyle 48. But you do have a couple options:
1. Connect the drive to your computer, connect the computer to a Lifestyle aux input using the headphone out jack on your computer, then you can play the music through your Lifestyle.
2. Connect the drive to your computer and burn the files to a disc, then import that music to the Lifestyle’s built-in hard drive using Umusic.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Thanks for your reply. Connecting through computer even after using a sound card, the MP3 audio files, sound output quality is not up to the sweet sound you get from LS48. Do you know of any Music streamer or an digital sound processor which can be connected as an interface to the LS48 Media center?
Thanks,
Johnson
February 15th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Johnson:
As I noted in my initial reply (post #130, above) there is currently no method of connecting such a device to the Lifestyle 48 system. The LS48 has a built-in harddrive where you can store and listen to music through Bose’s Umusic, also built-in. But you have to copy the files to the LS48 to do so.
Keep in mind that MP3 files are vastly inferior to music played directly from discs like purchased CDs and even worse when compared to DVD soundtracks. Typical digital music files are heavily compressed and toss out certain portions of the audio to save space — but the consequence is a muddied and boring sound.
My suggestion would be to copy the files to your LS48 and use Umusic or continue to use your computer but modify the sound with built-in equalizers from your music program on your computer. If your computer has the right output you can use fiber optic cable (with an adapter) to get better performance over a traditional RCA-type connection…which I assume you’re using.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:33 am
How about Bose SoundLink — can I connect my USB External Hard Drive and play the audio MP3 files? Can it be connected to the media center?
February 16th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Johnson:
The Bose SoundLink is a wireless device, meaning it receives the audio signals from the USB dongle that is plugged into your computer. So yes, you can play audio files from an external drive as long as its plugged into your computer.
The Bose SoundLink does NOT have any inputs except for a single aux, so an external drive cannot be directly connected to the SoundLink. If you want to connect the SoundLink to the Lifestyle you would have to convert the Boselink cable to RCA and buy a PMC-II or RC-18 (remote controls) to control the SoundLink.
The easiest setup is the manufacturer’s suggested one: play music through your computer — from any program or source — and stream it wirelessly to the SoundLink using the USB dongle.
March 1st, 2010 at 9:27 am
Can the Bose Lifestyle 12 series II system work with the VS-2 Video Enhancer?
March 1st, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Ronny:
According to Bose the VS-2 is “compatible with all Lifestyle® DVD systems (except Lifestyle® 35, 28 and 18 Series I systems). For assistance identifying your system, call us at 1-800-999-2673.”
Since yours is not on the list it should work. The 800 number listed is Bose if you want to verify.
April 12th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I have a Bose Lifestyle 48 and FIOS for cable. When I turn on the The system it flashes DUI and then the Bose says no video signal. Have to turn the Bose on and off several times to get a picture. I use HDMI for connections.
April 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Chris:
Unfortunately I’m not going to be any help — I have never seen the “DUI” message. I would test it out on my Lifestyle system but I have satellite (no FIOS in my area). I asked our installers and tech guys and none of them have ever seen the “DUI” message, and like me have no access to FIOS to try and replicate the problem in order to find a solution.
Therefore I can only recommend contacting Bose technical support at 1-800-278-1281.
There are a few things I can suggest trying:
1. Make sure to turn the FIOS system on first, then the Bose components, finally the TV. This should help with the HDMI “handshakes” when they figure out each other’s specs and negotiate the HDCP.
2. Try using different connection setups to see if a port or cable is bad. You may also discover loose connections in the process.
3. Does the Lifestyle unit play DVDs and display video from other non-FIOS sources? If it does then it’s probably a FIOS issue; if there’s no video from any source then there’s likely a problem with the Bose unit or cables.
Our thinking is that the odd (to us anyway) flashing message indicates a processing problem of the FIOS signals or a malfunctioning Bose unit. So again, I’d say contact Bose technical support. For better service have your system info ready and the error messages and symptoms. Hopefully they can get you up and running!
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:45 am
Hi,
I’ve got a Lifestyle 28 IV with a VS-2, it works a treat but now I’ve decided to buy a Samsung 3D TV & Blu-Ray player (UE46C8000 & BD-C6900). Am preparing for delivery and it seems Samsung recommend a High-Speed HDMI cable to ensure the “Full 3D HD experience”. So here’s my question: will the VS-2 bus be able to handle the I/O required for a 1080p resolution + 3D Full HD if I use 2 x High-Speed HDMI cables one from the Blu-Ray to VS-2 and other from VS-2 to 3D TV?
cheers
Andy
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
Andy (Q 139):
Your particular non-3D setup has components manufactured before the rollout of 3D and the 3D standards. Thus, it is probable that you will have to run the HDMI directly from the Blu-ray player to the TV/3D adapter and audio through the Bose as before.
Now, the 3D spec rides on HDMI 1.4, but in reality high speed 1.3 cables have the bandwidth to transmit the 3D signals. As with most of the 3D topics, it’s not certain what will work with certain components. Only until the 3D components hit the market will it become clear how well the new technology will work with old technology.
You can always call Bose and ask, or since your stuff is already on the way, try using your setup through the VS-2. If it doesn’t work reconfigure and run direct. I know that’s probably frustrating, but it’s a consequence of adopting new technology.
July 1st, 2010 at 2:37 pm
i need the software for the vs-2, were i can download?
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:54 am
oscar (141):
Software downloads are not available online, but rather by disc. Registered owners receive updates automatically. If you need one, contact Bose at 1-800-278-1281.
July 13th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I have a Bose VS-2 that has been working perfectly fine up till now. However, I just got a new Blu-ray player and Bose isn’t giving any sound. I get picture quality, but nothing I have tried gives even the remotest sound. I’ve also plugged the Blu-ray into the TV itself and can get both picture and sound, so I know it doesn’t have anything to do with the Blu-ray system.
July 13th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Josh (143):
The VS-2 does not pass audio, only video. You have to run audio connections directly to the Lifestyle. The audio and video is synced up in the main media console. You will be better off going directly into the TV with your Blu-ray HDMI since the signal will already be the best it can be and because you have to run audio (assuming you aren’t running fiber optic out of your TV to the Lifestyle).
July 13th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
So basically I spent $3000 for a Surround Sound that can’t be hooked up to anything? All I’m able to get is 2 speaker audio.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Josh (145):
Quite the contrary. The Lifestyle systems have many audio inputs and outputs, and when combined with the VS-2 you get optimum performance regardless of the connected components. You can run your video through the VS-2 and the audio through the Lifestyle, thereby having full surround.
Many devices such as DVD players, satellite boxes, even old CD players have digital audio outs that will provide surround sound. You just have to hook them up right using the necessary cables. For instance, an RCA (left/right) connection won’t provide digital surround, but a fiber optic or digital coax will.
The purpose of the VS-2, as explained on the product page and the related blog articles, is to enhance video. The VS-2 is a product released several years ago, at the start of the HD rollout. Since then HDMI-with-audio is standard on Lifestyle products, meaning separate audio and video connections are unnecessary.
If you don’t have the audio and video sourced through one cable (ie: HDMI) you will likely have to tell the components to split the signals and/or look for incoming split signals. For example, disc players will have options to output video over HDMI and digital surround over fiber optic, but it’s not the default setting if an HDMI cable is plugged in.
July 14th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
I have a FIOS setup connected to a Bose 35 lifestyle system connected to a video enhancer on CBL/SAT through HDMI and connected to a Samsung LED TV on HDMI2. I keep getting a ‘NO VIDEO SIGNAL” from time to time and its irritating since I have to power down all components and start it again. I have no issues with the Satellite dish connected on VCR to the Bose system. Please make some suggestions.
July 15th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Vinay Kumar (147):
Many Bose owners who have FIOS experience problems. In fact, many users of FIOS experience problems in general. We all have satellite so we don’t have direct experience with troubleshooting FIOS issues. Here is a link to Bose with common problems and suggested fixes:
http://owners.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/products/lifestyle_systems/dvd_umusic/index.jsp
You can also call Bose directly at 1-800-278-1281 for technical support.
August 11th, 2010 at 3:56 am
I currently have Lifestyle 38. I did not use the VS-2 because I use the audio inputs on the Media Center for a cassette player and turntable. Video connections from Blue Ray, Xbox, PS-2 use HDMI and composite connections to TV. My sound comes through the Optical connection from the TV to the media center! The media center optical connection is mapped as TV for source in settings. I to install the PS-2, Xbox into the VS-2. The blue ray, and any other video source including FIOS can use separate HDMI input to TV as they currently do. If I install the VS-2 , will this combination still work and sound passed to lifestyle?
August 11th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Also, I do currently have to select different video sources, but not audio as everything passes through the TV optical connection to Lifestyle. This is a small trade off for the functionality of all things working through and with the Lifestyle.
Will there be a future VS model that encompasses audio and video, and possibly with more inputs. I also still use a Reel to Reel player and would love to be able to use it through the Lifestyle as well!
August 11th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
David D (149, 150):
Bose has done away with the VS-2 because they have integrated full HDMI support into their new home theater systems. The new V-series and T-series systems have many inputs/outputs, including HDMI that transmits both sound and audio.
I can tell you for a fact that if you have FIOS it will perform much better if it’s connected directly to your TV. Also, Blu-ray players don’t need to have their signals enhanced, so they can be directly connected. Those sources’ audio can be pumped out the fiber optic from the TV to the Lifestyle system.
The PS-2 and Xbox can and should be run through the VS-2 to maximize their video quality. Audio can be connected from the VS-2 to the Lifestyle. Many games have simulated surround, so you won’t lose much by connecting analog instead of digital. The problem will be how many HDMI inputs you have on your TV.
I would advise calling us at 1-866-224-6171 to discuss your options and get real-time help. We can provide you with advice and products if you need adapters or splitters, and there are upgrade options for some Bose Lifestyle systems.
August 18th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Hello, I have a Bose AV18 Media Center…is the VS2 Video Enhancer compatible with it?
August 18th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Greg (152):
The VS-2 is compatible works seamlessly with all Lifestyle® DVD home entertainment systems except Lifestyle® 18, 28 and 35 Series I systems. So if you have a Series II or III or higher you should be fine. You can always call Bose tech support to be sure.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:35 am
Hello,
I have a LIFESTYLE 38 MEDIA CENTER bought on the 31 may 2005 and I connected the VS-2. The TV HDMI, TV component or TV S-VIDEO doesn’t work. The connection is good and the Tv can ‘t find the signal. Now in your ad above you talk about : “You simply run the update disc which takes about 5 minutes”. Where can I find this Disc which can be the solution to my problem?
Thank you
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Cyrille:
You have to obtain the disc directly from Bose. They can be reached at 1-800-278-1281.
August 29th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Once more, could you help me please? It is very inconvenient…
I have a Lifestyle 48 with VS-2 and a Samsung TV series 8. I use this system for several years without problem on older LCD TV. After I upgraded to Samsung TV, the VS-2 will not switch on the Video source input, when selected on Bose. On the TV, there is a message “No signal” (it is a HDMI source input). I must press the Settings button on the Bose remote, it will then show the blue Settings page and after I exit this Settings, then I get the right picture.
August 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Martin Sepp (156):
Sorry we missed you the first time. For the quickest and most in-depth level of service we suggest calling Bose technical support. They can diagnose your problem over the phone and, if necessary, arrange for service. They can be reached at 1-877-210-3782 or support@bose.com .
September 5th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
We are totally lost. We don’t have the VS-2, all we are trying to do is to get the Bose to play the sound from our Samsung Plasma TV Series 8. We connected the optical cable from the TV (out) to the Media Center (in) but it does not work, and reading the instructions we now know that we have to adjust the settings. To do so we are simply connected the video composite (coaxial – yellow ends) out at the Media Center, to “in” on the HDTV. It would be nice to see the blue screen and be able to actually change the Bose’s settings to optical and see our music library. Instead so far no luck. Did anybody encounter the same problem? any suggestion?
Do we need the component cable instead? we are a bit confused from the Bose’s manual it seems that the Bose is just passing the signal meaning we need to use both component video adapaters one to go from the TV to the component video out, and the other to connect the other component to the component video in on the media center. But what if we don’t have another component and all we are trying to achieve here is to get a dvd playing from the Bose to the HDTV? can we use just one component connection cable? and would that make any difference with respect to the composite?
Thanks!
September 7th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Lost:
I’m totally confused. If you want to play audio from the Bose to your TV the optical connection will not work (TVs only transmit audio out from optical). If you want to play audio from the TV to your Bose you have to select the audio out on the TV.
If you want to to both then you can leave the optical connected (for “TV to Bose” audio) AND you’ll need a regular stereo connection (L/R RCA) from the Bose to the TV.
The composite connection is meant to provide a visual aid when initially setting up the Bose systems; higher quality connections such as component, S-video or even HDMI are preferred over composite video connections.
As far as playing discs goes, make sure they’re compatible and you have the right inputs and outputs selected. And remember that component cables only transmit video, so if you want video and audio you have to connect video and audio cables using the same input/ouput (like “video 1″).
If you’re still confused please call in and talk to one of our customer service reps. You can also call Bose support.
September 7th, 2010 at 11:22 am
my lifestyle 38 series II is connected to a vs-2 which is connected to a sharp aquos full-HD TV; problem is that the lifestyle has 720p as its default video resolution even with an original bose HDMI cable – a rather disappointing HD resolution. what can be the reason behind this? how can i get a better picture quality?
September 7th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Leo (160):
The VS-2 was released to the public 3 years ago, which means R&D was done even longer ago. At that time 720p was still a major contender, and since the unit is designed to improve non-HD video, making the jump all the way to 1080 would mean more processing and therefore lower image quality.
Many shows and movies are broadcast in 720p by companies like ABC and ESPN. Why? 720p provides high definition resolution but doesn’t require as much bandwidth, and with its higher frame rate action and panning sequences are much smoother. And unless you have a really large HDTV (like 50″+) and are sitting close, it’s almost impossible to tell the difference between 720 and 1080 resolution.
But I understand your frustration, and believe me — Bose has received and continues to receive a lot of negative feedback because of the choice to default to 720p. But the good news is that you can select a higher resolution, and even if it transmits 720 resolution the TV will finish the job and take it to 1080 (assuming your TV is full-HD). Current Lifestyle systems provide full HDMI support: 1080p, audio, etc. so the VS-2 is no longer needed and is not shipped with the Lifestyle systems.
So the VS-2 is primarily for owners of older Lifestyle systems who want to connect HDMI components, or for those who have non-HD components but want better video quality. There is no update that provides 1080 resolution by default for the VS-2 (some people ask).
September 16th, 2010 at 11:52 am
So you are telling me that the VS-2 is old and BOSE has put it out to pasture? My question is this: do I hook my BOSE speakers directly to BOSE lifestyle system, and how is this done?
September 16th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
PSZACK (162):
The VS-2 still serves a relevant purpose for some Lifestyle owners. For those buying new Lifestyle systems, or for owners who will connect their HD sources directly to their TV, the VS-2 is not as useful.
Bose speakers are connected to Lifestyle media consoles through the Acoustimass module (subwoofer). The VS-2 was designed to improve the look of non-HD sources and make hooking up HDMI components possible (since older Lifestyle systems didn’t include HDMI connections).
October 5th, 2010 at 10:01 am
I am having trouble with my new Bose Lifestyle 48 and VS-2. I have a new Samsung 37″ HD LED TV connected to the VS-@ with and HDMI cable but it is not receiving a video signal. I called Bose tech support, they seem to think the cable connecting the media center to the VS-2 is faulty and are sending me a replacement. I suspect that the problem is the connection from the cable box to the VS-2. What is the correct way to connect the cable box to the VS-2 and what type of cable is needed?
Tom
October 5th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Tom,
You can use either a HDMI or Component Video cable from the cable box to the VS-2. With using the HDMI Cable you maybe getting a “Handshake” issue that is giving you the no video problem. Try using a Component Video cable and see if that works. If it does then you know the HDMI from the VS-2 to the TV is not the problem. Let us know what you find out…
December 8th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I have a Lifestyle 48 and use a 42″ Panasonic commercial display (enhanced definition-720p and no HDMI). I want to get Apple TV but it only has an HDMI port. Will the VS-2 work for this?
December 8th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Paul,
Yes, you can use the Bose VS-2 to use HDMI in and use a Componet video out to the TV.
December 28th, 2010 at 2:14 am
I am trying to connect my Mac Mini (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor, 8GB of DDR 3 RAM and a 120GB hard drive) purchased in mid 2009 to Bose Lifestyle 48. The Bose system has a VS-2 Video Enhancer and it has 2 HDMI input, which are already taken by my Blu-ray player and Sat-Cable. Thus, HDMI option is out. So, what I did was purchase a DVI to S-Video cable for the Mac Mini and connected it to my Bose system. However, when I turn the Bose system on, I get a “No Video Signal” message on the Bose display. I tested the S-Video cable and it isn’t the problem. Is there a setting that I’m missing? I changed the setting on my Mac Mini to 720 and nothing.
What am I missing?
December 29th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Raymond Chae,
Have you tried to connect the S-vide directly to the TV? This would let you know you are getting video out to the TV first. and then we can troubleshoot more from there.
February 1st, 2011 at 9:14 am
I purchased an apple tv today, connected it to the bose lifestyle V30 system. Menus, previews etc is displayed, but when I rented a movie from iTunes, got the error, ” the device does not support HDCP”. I called bose technical assistance and after troubleshooting, reseting the apple Tv did the trick. They also made me change the video resolution to fix from adjustable in the bose system settings under video.
The apple tv does not wake up from sleep mode, has to be reset every-time. I therefore disabled sleep mode on the device. I hope this info help whosoever is having similar problems.
February 1st, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Kelvin,
This is good information!