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Lifestyle® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number Purchase date Please keep your records. It is neither designed nor tested for this product is intended to be used for use ... are not approved for this toxic or hazardous substance contained in -wall installation. X: Indicates that this part is above the limit requirement in at : www.Bose.com/compliance. Safety Information NOTES: • The product label is located on the bottom or the back of the product. • Where the mains plug...
Lifestyle® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number Purchase date Please keep your records. It is neither designed nor tested for this product is intended to be used for use ... are not approved for this toxic or hazardous substance contained in -wall installation. X: Indicates that this part is above the limit requirement in at : www.Bose.com/compliance. Safety Information NOTES: • The product label is located on the bottom or the back of the product. • Where the mains plug...
Installation Guide
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Contents Welcome Thank You...6 Unpacking...6 System Setup Control console box 7 Acoustimass® module box 10 Speaker box...12 Interactive box...17 Other Box 4 items 19 Applying rubber feet 20 If you have setup problems 21 Contacting customer service 21 English - 5
Contents Welcome Thank You...6 Unpacking...6 System Setup Control console box 7 Acoustimass® module box 10 Speaker box...12 Interactive box...17 Other Box 4 items 19 Applying rubber feet 20 If you have setup problems 21 Contacting customer service 21 English - 5
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... numbered boxes plus a small box containing the appropriate power cords: • 11 Control console box • 2 Acoustimass® module box • 3 Speaker box • 4 Interactive box • Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2) Starting with Box 1, unpack each box and set up your...TV screen provided by -step instructions for setting up its contents before unpacking the next one. Notify Bose or your home. For Bose contact information, refer to save all of your new system. Welcome Thank You Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® system for your authorized...
... numbered boxes plus a small box containing the appropriate power cords: • 11 Control console box • 2 Acoustimass® module box • 3 Speaker box • 4 Interactive box • Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2) Starting with Box 1, unpack each box and set up your...TV screen provided by -step instructions for setting up its contents before unpacking the next one. Notify Bose or your home. For Bose contact information, refer to save all of your new system. Welcome Thank You Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® system for your authorized...
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....Bose.com. 12 - English System Setup 3 Speaker box What you need for the following steps: System speakers (one set of the three types shown) Jewel Cube® speakers (4) Left or right, front or rear speaker Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays (1) Center front speaker (4) Left or right, front or rear speaker Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers (1) Center front speaker...
....Bose.com. 12 - English System Setup 3 Speaker box What you need for the following steps: System speakers (one set of the three types shown) Jewel Cube® speakers (4) Left or right, front or rear speaker Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays (1) Center front speaker (4) Left or right, front or rear speaker Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers (1) Center front speaker...
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...shelf. -- Rotate the cubes so that one to the right of each speaker within 3 ft (1 m) of the TV screen to create reflected sound. Place one speaker to the left and one cube of the TV. -- Place the center front speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or below the center of your... room conditions and personal preference. -- English - 13 Keep each speaker points forward into the room and the other points at the front edge of the...
...shelf. -- Rotate the cubes so that one to the right of each speaker within 3 ft (1 m) of the TV screen to create reflected sound. Place one speaker to the left and one cube of the TV. -- Place the center front speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or below the center of your... room conditions and personal preference. -- English - 13 Keep each speaker points forward into the room and the other points at the front edge of the...
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... each cable plug to create reflected sound. Locate the colored connectors on the bottom panel of each connector by the color code. 14 - Plug the speaker cables into the room and the other points at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. Connector panel E. Left rear (LR) Right rear (RR...) -- Make sure the 50 ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables will reach from pinpointing the exact location of the room behind the viewers at a side wall to each...
... each cable plug to create reflected sound. Locate the colored connectors on the bottom panel of each connector by the color code. 14 - Plug the speaker cables into the room and the other points at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. Connector panel E. Left rear (LR) Right rear (RR...) -- Make sure the 50 ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables will reach from pinpointing the exact location of the room behind the viewers at a side wall to each...
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Front speakers Rear speakers English - 15 System Setup F. Locate the speaker position markings on the free ends of a room. Using the speaker position markings, run each cable out to its respective speaker as in the following setup example of the speaker cables. Speaker position marking (L, C, R, LR, or RR) G.
Front speakers Rear speakers English - 15 System Setup F. Locate the speaker position markings on the free ends of a room. Using the speaker position markings, run each cable out to its respective speaker as in the following setup example of the speaker cables. Speaker position marking (L, C, R, LR, or RR) G.
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... can pull them apart as video or audio tapes, on the next page. 16 - Connect the speaker cable to overheat. For Direct/Reflecting® and Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers: Press the button and insert the wires. English System Setup H. You can cause it farther away if... you have . With the front opening facing into the speaker connector. Move it to the type of the recorded material. • DO NOT BLOCK the ventilation openings on either side (ALTERNATE). -- CAUTION: ...
... can pull them apart as video or audio tapes, on the next page. 16 - Connect the speaker cable to overheat. For Direct/Reflecting® and Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers: Press the button and insert the wires. English System Setup H. You can cause it farther away if... you have . With the front opening facing into the speaker connector. Move it to the type of the recorded material. • DO NOT BLOCK the ventilation openings on either side (ALTERNATE). -- CAUTION: ...
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... -) to the control console at this . Slide the battery cover back into place. AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover B. The instructions provided on your speakers and Acoustimass® module are in their final positions. Do not connect any devices to the markings inside the battery compartment. 4 Interactive box What you...
... -) to the control console at this . Slide the battery cover back into place. AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover B. The instructions provided on your speakers and Acoustimass® module are in their final positions. Do not connect any devices to the markings inside the battery compartment. 4 Interactive box What you...
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... feet for Acoustimass module Rubber feet for front center speaker LIFESTYLE® 535/525 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 235/135 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 520/510 home theater systems Operating Guide Operating guide AM antenna* USB flash drive (for updating system software only) *For LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 systems only. System Setup Other...
... feet for Acoustimass module Rubber feet for front center speaker LIFESTYLE® 535/525 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 235/135 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 520/510 home theater systems Operating Guide Operating guide AM antenna* USB flash drive (for updating system software only) *For LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 systems only. System Setup Other...
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Rubber feet Bottom panel 20 - English If you are placing the center speaker on such a surface, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker for greater stability and to protect your floor. System Setup Applying rubber feet When placing the Acoustimass® module on bare floors, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the module for greater stability. Rubber feet Bottom panel Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly if placed on a smooth surface like glass or highly polished wood.
Rubber feet Bottom panel 20 - English If you are placing the center speaker on such a surface, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker for greater stability and to protect your floor. System Setup Applying rubber feet When placing the Acoustimass® module on bare floors, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the module for greater stability. Rubber feet Bottom panel Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly if placed on a smooth surface like glass or highly polished wood.
Owner's Guide
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... Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is located on or near the apparatus. WARNING: Contains small parts which may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance. 2 - As with any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the bottom or the back of the AC (mains) ...batteries properly, following any part of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. All Bose products must be used only with the power supply provided. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. The lightning flash with...
... Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is located on or near the apparatus. WARNING: Contains small parts which may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance. 2 - As with any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the bottom or the back of the AC (mains) ...batteries properly, following any part of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. All Bose products must be used only with the power supply provided. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. The lightning flash with...
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..., or otherwise used for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Applicable only... (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0 Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0 Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0 Cables X 0 0 0 0 0 0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of HDMI Licensing, LLC in...;2013 Bose Corporation. Patent #'s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other countries.
..., or otherwise used for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Applicable only... (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0 Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0 Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0 Cables X 0 0 0 0 0 0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of HDMI Licensing, LLC in...;2013 Bose Corporation. Patent #'s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other countries.
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.../135 series II systems only)......... 10 Remote glow button 10 MORE buttons...11 Activating a MORE button function 11 Button function definitions 11 Control Console 13 Speaker Array (135 series II systems only 14 Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only 14 Power On/Off Controls Starting your system 15 Turning...
.../135 series II systems only)......... 10 Remote glow button 10 MORE buttons...11 Activating a MORE button function 11 Button function definitions 11 Control Console 13 Speaker Array (135 series II systems only 14 Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only 14 Power On/Off Controls Starting your system 15 Turning...
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... UNIFY menu 26 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 27 Resetting the system 29 Pairing the remote with this owner's guide. 6 - English LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number (135 Series II systems We suggest you keep your receipt with the console 29 Performing a system software...
... UNIFY menu 26 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 27 Resetting the system 29 Pairing the remote with this owner's guide. 6 - English LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number (135 Series II systems We suggest you keep your receipt with the console 29 Performing a system software...
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... Channel - You do not need to last channel or preset Playback Controls - SOURCE - Activates color-related functions on or off Navigation Controls - Mutes/unmutes system speakers Image View - Displays and selects connected devices from the source list on your TV on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and...
... Channel - You do not need to last channel or preset Playback Controls - SOURCE - Activates color-related functions on or off Navigation Controls - Mutes/unmutes system speakers Image View - Displays and selects connected devices from the source list on your TV on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and...
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... to connect Solid red System error (Call Bose Customer Service) Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange....... Controls and Indicators Speaker Array (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Off Speaker array and Acoustimass® module are...
... to connect Solid red System error (Call Bose Customer Service) Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange....... Controls and Indicators Speaker Array (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Off Speaker array and Acoustimass® module are...
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...Off Changes the current station to mono, which source is received from the source Recommended Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- Cable Blu-ray DVD Volume on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is currently selected. 1. Press the remote OK button to display the OPTIONS ... Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on TV Toggle volume display onTV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 3. OPTIONS menu Factory settings are in bold type. Press the remote MORE button . 2.
...Off Changes the current station to mono, which source is received from the source Recommended Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- Cable Blu-ray DVD Volume on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is currently selected. 1. Press the remote OK button to display the OPTIONS ... Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on TV Toggle volume display onTV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 3. OPTIONS menu Factory settings are in bold type. Press the remote MORE button . 2.
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...available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Volume on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Changes the resolution (Standard Definition/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal sent to your TV (only settings supported ...Stereo (2) Stereo (2 Activates only front left and right speakers Front (3 Activates only front left, center, and right speakers Surround (5) ..... English - 25 The 4-hour Automatic Off setting does not affect this function. Enabled The system, including the Bose® link second zone, automatically turns itself off automatically ...
...available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Volume on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Changes the resolution (Standard Definition/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal sent to your TV (only settings supported ...Stereo (2) Stereo (2 Activates only front left and right speakers Front (3 Activates only front left, center, and right speakers Surround (5) ..... English - 25 The 4-hour Automatic Off setting does not affect this function. Enabled The system, including the Bose® link second zone, automatically turns itself off automatically ...
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... initial setup is incomplete, you can add another device or accessory to your initial setup is used to send IR codes to reconnect the speaker array with the Acoustimass module. Teach mode This item is complete, you to the last source selected. 26 - Reconnect Acoustimass® ... The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you to disable or enable ADAPTiQ. It helps you choose the right cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE® remote to perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on the front of the onscreen display. Update Used...
... initial setup is incomplete, you can add another device or accessory to your initial setup is used to send IR codes to reconnect the speaker array with the Acoustimass module. Teach mode This item is complete, you to the last source selected. 26 - Reconnect Acoustimass® ... The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you to disable or enable ADAPTiQ. It helps you choose the right cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE® remote to perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on the front of the onscreen display. Update Used...