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... flame sources, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this product is located on the bottom of the product. NOTES: •... your local building codes for extended periods. Not suitable for in the owner's guide. WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of wire and cable required for children under age 3.
... flame sources, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this product is located on the bottom of the product. NOTES: •... your local building codes for extended periods. Not suitable for in the owner's guide. WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of wire and cable required for children under age 3.
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... service personnel. Servicing is damaged; CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) This device complies with part 15 of time. 12. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
... service personnel. Servicing is damaged; CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) This device complies with part 15 of time. 12. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
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... homogeneous materials for the remote control. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of Bose Corporation in SJ/T 11363-2006. English HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in SJ/T 11363-2006. and other worldwide patents issued.... 4 - SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation.
... homogeneous materials for the remote control. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of Bose Corporation in SJ/T 11363-2006. English HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in SJ/T 11363-2006. and other worldwide patents issued.... 4 - SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation.
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Contents Introduction About your CineMate® 120 home theater system 7 System Features...7 Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose 7 Unpacking the system...8 Placement guidelines...9 Sample system placement 9 Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module 10 Connecting the ...
Contents Introduction About your CineMate® 120 home theater system 7 System Features...7 Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose 7 Unpacking the system...8 Placement guidelines...9 Sample system placement 9 Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module 10 Connecting the ...
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... system 23 Select a source connected to your TV 23 Universal source buttons and console connectors 23 Adjusting the volume...24 Function buttons...24 Programming a non-Bose remote control 24 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 25 Using the System menu 25 Error messages...27 Acoustimass®...
... system 23 Select a source connected to your TV 23 Universal source buttons and console connectors 23 Adjusting the volume...24 Function buttons...24 Programming a non-Bose remote control 24 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 25 Using the System menu 25 Error messages...27 Acoustimass®...
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... impactful bass sound. • Soundbar can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introduction About your CineMate® 120 home theater system The CineMate 120 system delivers spacious, detailed sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you choose the right solution for any room. If you have Wi...
... impactful bass sound. • Soundbar can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introduction About your CineMate® 120 home theater system The CineMate 120 system delivers spacious, detailed sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you choose the right solution for any room. If you have Wi...
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Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. English Contact your region are supplied. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Console Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Soundbar Speaker cable Universal remote control (batteries provided) The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service.
Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. English Contact your region are supplied. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Console Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Soundbar Speaker cable Universal remote control (batteries provided) The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service.
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Place the system outside of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you can cause the Acoustimass module to move, particularly on top of the room. • Choose a stable and level surface. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same wall as your TV, or along any other wall in front of your TV. • Do not place the soundbar inside a cabinet. Do NOT place the TV on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Console ...
Place the system outside of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you can cause the Acoustimass module to move, particularly on top of the room. • Choose a stable and level surface. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same wall as your TV, or along any other wall in front of your TV. • Do not place the soundbar inside a cabinet. Do NOT place the TV on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Console ...
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Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect it from being damaged. 2. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Remove all protective films. These may affect ...
Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect it from being damaged. 2. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Remove all protective films. These may affect ...
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Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11
Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11
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Insert the other hardware to mount the soundbar. 12 - English Wall mounting the soundbar You can mount the soundbar on the soundbar. To purchase the WB-120 Wall Mount Kit, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com CAUTION: Do not use any other end of the speaker cable into the 10-pin connector on a wall. Setting Up the Soundbar Connecting the soundbar 1. Insert the two-pronged end of the speaker cable into the Speaker Connections connectors on the console. 2.
Insert the other hardware to mount the soundbar. 12 - English Wall mounting the soundbar You can mount the soundbar on the soundbar. To purchase the WB-120 Wall Mount Kit, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com CAUTION: Do not use any other end of the speaker cable into the 10-pin connector on a wall. Setting Up the Soundbar Connecting the soundbar 1. Insert the two-pronged end of the speaker cable into the Speaker Connections connectors on the console. 2.
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... system, from your TV's HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available. If your TV's HDMI connector. Insert the other end of the Bose® HDMI cable into your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 14. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the... TV connector on the console. 3. Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector Use the Bose® HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV. 1.
... system, from your TV's HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available. If your TV's HDMI connector. Insert the other end of the Bose® HDMI cable into your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 14. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the... TV connector on the console. 3. Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector Use the Bose® HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV. 1.
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... TV. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into your source's HDMI (OUT) connector. 2. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Refer to the GAME connector. English For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable to your TV owner's guide for your...
... TV. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into your source's HDMI (OUT) connector. 2. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Refer to the GAME connector. English For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable to your TV owner's guide for your...
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Audio-only sources If your audio-only device, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. Connecting the console to the appropriate source. Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Note: After connecting your audio-only source, you must set the optical, coaxial or analog input to power 1. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using the System ...
Audio-only sources If your audio-only device, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. Connecting the console to the appropriate source. Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Note: After connecting your audio-only source, you must set the optical, coaxial or analog input to power 1. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using the System ...
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symbols on . markings inside the compartment. 3. The console powers on the batteries with the + and - Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on. Powering on the system Press on the back of inactivity. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 25). 16 - English Slide open the battery compartment cover on the remote. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and - The ...
symbols on . markings inside the compartment. 3. The console powers on the batteries with the + and - Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on. Powering on the system Press on the back of inactivity. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 25). 16 - English Slide open the battery compartment cover on the remote. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and - The ...
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Note: If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on page 28. Changing the language on the console Use the remote control to select your language. 5. Press on the system. 4. Tip: Look for sound 1. Power on the remote control. 3. Check if sound is coming from your secondary source is coming from the soundbar, see "Troubleshooting" on this source. Press on your TV, select the appropriate TV input. Power on the remote. You may need to your TV. 2. Power on the display. 4. icon in the System menu if you hear sound coming from ...
Note: If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on page 28. Changing the language on the console Use the remote control to select your language. 5. Press on the system. 4. Tip: Look for sound 1. Power on the remote control. 3. Check if sound is coming from your secondary source is coming from the soundbar, see "Troubleshooting" on this source. Press on your TV, select the appropriate TV input. Power on the remote. You may need to your TV. 2. Power on the display. 4. icon in the System menu if you hear sound coming from ...
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During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the headset measures the sound characteristics of your room to the acoustics of the system to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Press . 6. Finishing Setup Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration The ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of your head. To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to ensure optimal sound quality. 18 - Put the ADAPTiQ headset on the display. 5. ...
During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the headset measures the sound characteristics of your room to the acoustics of the system to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Press . 6. Finishing Setup Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration The ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of your head. To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to ensure optimal sound quality. 18 - Put the ADAPTiQ headset on the display. 5. ...
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... to your TV Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system Navigation pad Powers on/off a selected source Lists recorded DVR programs System menu Displays the Internet TV home page Previous channel, chapter or track Playback controls TV aspect ratio Closed captioning Teletext mode Function...
... to your TV Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system Navigation pad Powers on/off a selected source Lists recorded DVR programs System menu Displays the Internet TV home page Previous channel, chapter or track Playback controls TV aspect ratio Closed captioning Teletext mode Function...
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Refer to your source's system menu to control your source owner's guide for more information. Your source may need to use the remote to enable CEC. Tip: Y ou may support CEC, but refer to your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. Refer to it with a different name. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote....
Refer to your source's system menu to control your source owner's guide for more information. Your source may need to use the remote to enable CEC. Tip: Y ou may support CEC, but refer to your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. Refer to it with a different name. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote....
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... information. 1. Prepare your source: • If you are testing your TV, power off your TV. • If you are testing another source, power off the Bose® system. 2. Power on . 4. Press the button for the source you are testing. Refer to your source owner's guide for CEC using the remote control...
... information. 1. Prepare your source: • If you are testing your TV, power off your TV. • If you are testing another source, power off the Bose® system. 2. Power on . 4. Press the button for the source you are testing. Refer to your source owner's guide for CEC using the remote control...