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... apparatus near water. 6. WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. This product conforms to liquids may be found at www.Bose.com/compliance Important Safety Instructions 1. Heed all applicable EU Directive requirements. Important Safety Information Please read this owner's guide carefully... and save it for children under age 3. The CineMate®10 system remote control supplied with the manufacturer's instructions. © 2014 Bose Corporation. The coin/button cell battery may void the warranty. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 ...
... apparatus near water. 6. WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. This product conforms to liquids may be found at www.Bose.com/compliance Important Safety Instructions 1. Heed all applicable EU Directive requirements. Important Safety Information Please read this owner's guide carefully... and save it for children under age 3. The CineMate®10 system remote control supplied with the manufacturer's instructions. © 2014 Bose Corporation. The coin/button cell battery may void the warranty. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 ...
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... there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to which can be found on the connector panel of time. 12. X: Indicates that to operate... is subject to comply with this part is above the limit requirement in a residential installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the soundbar. Unplug this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found on the connector panel. liquid has been spilled...
... there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to which can be found on the connector panel of time. 12. X: Indicates that to operate... is subject to comply with this part is above the limit requirement in a residential installation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the soundbar. Unplug this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found on the connector panel. liquid has been spilled...
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Contents Introduction About your CineMate® 15/10 home theater speaker system 6 System Features...6 Setting up the System Step 1: Unpacking the system 7 Step 2: Placing the system 8 Step 3: Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass® ... 14 Step 9: Powering off your TV speakers 14 To confirm your TV speakers are powered off 14 Step 10: Checking for sound 15 Step 11: Adjusting the bass level 15 Using Alternate Connections Alternate connections...16 Connecting the system to a cable/satellite box audio output connector.......... 16 Connecting the system to a TV...
Contents Introduction About your CineMate® 15/10 home theater speaker system 6 System Features...6 Setting up the System Step 1: Unpacking the system 7 Step 2: Placing the system 8 Step 3: Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass® ... 14 Step 9: Powering off your TV speakers 14 To confirm your TV speakers are powered off 14 Step 10: Checking for sound 15 Step 11: Adjusting the bass level 15 Using Alternate Connections Alternate connections...16 Connecting the system to a cable/satellite box audio output connector.......... 16 Connecting the system to a TV...
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...the Auto-sleep feature 21 To disable the Auto-sleep feature 21 To re-enable the Auto-sleep feature 21 Programming the CineMate® 15 system universal remote 22 Programming your remote to control your TV 22 Programming the remote to control other devices 23 Customizing ... sources 24 System control buttons 24 Using playback controls 25 Navigating onscreen menus and guides 26 Using the CineMate® 10 system remote control 27 Optional CineMate® 15 system universal remote control 27 Using a third-party remote 27 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...28 Replacing the remote...
...the Auto-sleep feature 21 To disable the Auto-sleep feature 21 To re-enable the Auto-sleep feature 21 Programming the CineMate® 15 system universal remote 22 Programming your remote to control your TV 22 Programming the remote to control other devices 23 Customizing ... sources 24 System control buttons 24 Using playback controls 25 Navigating onscreen menus and guides 26 Using the CineMate® 10 system remote control 27 Optional CineMate® 15 system universal remote control 27 Using a third-party remote 27 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...28 Replacing the remote...
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...TV, cable/satellite box and system with the press of a single button (CineMate® 15 system) • Videostage® and TrueSpace® technologies deliver the experience of a five-speaker home theater system with a single soundbar 6 - System Features • Sleek and ... universal remote powers on/off your CineMate® 15/10 home theater speaker system The CineMate® 15/10 system comes in two configurations: • The CineMate® 15 system has a gloss finish, a metal grille and a programmable universal remote control. • The CineMate® 10 system has a matte...
...TV, cable/satellite box and system with the press of a single button (CineMate® 15 system) • Videostage® and TrueSpace® technologies deliver the experience of a five-speaker home theater system with a single soundbar 6 - System Features • Sleek and ... universal remote powers on/off your CineMate® 15/10 home theater speaker system The CineMate® 15/10 system comes in two configurations: • The CineMate® 15 system has a gloss finish, a metal grille and a programmable universal remote control. • The CineMate® 10 system has a matte...
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Soundbar (with attached speaker cable) Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Power cord Optical cable Coaxial cable (Europe only) Analog cable CineMate® 15 system universal remote OR CineMate® 10 system remote The appropriate power cord for transporting or storing the system. Setting up the System Step 1: Unpacking the system Carefully ...is damaged, do not use it. Refer to the contact list in the carton. Save the carton and packing materials for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. English - 7 Note: If part of the system is supplied.
Soundbar (with attached speaker cable) Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Power cord Optical cable Coaxial cable (Europe only) Analog cable CineMate® 15 system universal remote OR CineMate® 10 system remote The appropriate power cord for transporting or storing the system. Setting up the System Step 1: Unpacking the system Carefully ...is damaged, do not use it. Refer to the contact list in the carton. Save the carton and packing materials for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. English - 7 Note: If part of the system is supplied.
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Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of module 3. Place the module on its feet along the same wall as your TV or along any other wall in front of your floor. 1. English Rubber foot Bottom of the module. Setting up to three meters away from the soundbar. • Place the soundbar in the front third of the room. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) power outlet nearby. • The module can be up the System Step 2: Placing the system For best sound quality, follow these guidelines: Placement guidelines Equipment Acoustimass® module Soundbar Placement ...
Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of module 3. Place the module on its feet along the same wall as your TV or along any other wall in front of your floor. 1. English Rubber foot Bottom of the module. Setting up to three meters away from the soundbar. • Place the soundbar in the front third of the room. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) power outlet nearby. • The module can be up the System Step 2: Placing the system For best sound quality, follow these guidelines: Placement guidelines Equipment Acoustimass® module Soundbar Placement ...
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Insert the left plug into the connector on the module. 3. Setting up . 2. Caution: Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the ends of the cable or the Acoustimass® module. English - 9 Insert the right plug into the connector on the module. Hold the two plugs with the Bose logo facing up the System Step 4: Connecting the soundbar to the Acoustimass® module The soundbar's speaker cable has two plugs. 1.
Insert the left plug into the connector on the module. 3. Setting up . 2. Caution: Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the ends of the cable or the Acoustimass® module. English - 9 Insert the right plug into the connector on the module. Hold the two plugs with the Bose logo facing up the System Step 4: Connecting the soundbar to the Acoustimass® module The soundbar's speaker cable has two plugs. 1.
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Use this connection if no optical output is available. See "Alternate connections" on another device (such as a cable/satellite box). Use only one audio cable Remove cap Optical (digital audio) Coaxial (digital audio) Analog (stereo audio) Use this connection if no optical or coaxial outputs are available. 2. Choose only one audio cable. Note: If your TV does not have any audio outputs, use the audio outputs on page 16. 10 - Setting up the System Step 5: Choosing an audio cable Your system may come with several audio cables. Use this connection for best audio ...
Use this connection if no optical output is available. See "Alternate connections" on another device (such as a cable/satellite box). Use only one audio cable Remove cap Optical (digital audio) Coaxial (digital audio) Analog (stereo audio) Use this connection if no optical or coaxial outputs are available. 2. Choose only one audio cable. Note: If your TV does not have any audio outputs, use the audio outputs on page 16. 10 - Setting up the System Step 5: Choosing an audio cable Your system may come with several audio cables. Use this connection for best audio ...
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Use only one end of the cable. You may need to your CineMate® 15/10 system. Hold the plug in the correct orientation for your TV Plug one audio cable English - 11 Setting up the System Step 6: Connecting the audio cable to rotate the plug differently for the TV Audio OUT connector. Caution: If you are using an optical cable, remove the caps from both ends of the audio cable into the correct TV Audio OUT connector.
Use only one end of the cable. You may need to your CineMate® 15/10 system. Hold the plug in the correct orientation for your TV Plug one audio cable English - 11 Setting up the System Step 6: Connecting the audio cable to rotate the plug differently for the TV Audio OUT connector. Caution: If you are using an optical cable, remove the caps from both ends of the audio cable into the correct TV Audio OUT connector.
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English Remove cap Caution: If using an optical cable, see page 13 for important instructions. 12 - Setting up the System Step 7: Connecting the audio cable to the soundbar Plug the other end of the audio cable into the corresponding connector on the soundbar.
English Remove cap Caution: If using an optical cable, see page 13 for important instructions. 12 - Setting up the System Step 7: Connecting the audio cable to the soundbar Plug the other end of the audio cable into the corresponding connector on the soundbar.
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English - 13 Hinged door Caution: Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and the connector. 4. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the cable. 2. Hold the optical cable's plug with the carefully. Firmly push the plug into the connector until you hear a click. Setting up the System Important instructions for optical cable connections 1. connector on the soundbar and insert the plug Note: The connector has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug. Align the plug with the Bose logo facing down. 3.
English - 13 Hinged door Caution: Inserting the plug in the wrong orientation can damage the plug and the connector. 4. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the cable. 2. Hold the optical cable's plug with the carefully. Firmly push the plug into the connector until you hear a click. Setting up the System Important instructions for optical cable connections 1. connector on the soundbar and insert the plug Note: The connector has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the plug. Align the plug with the Bose logo facing down. 3.
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Insert the other end of hearing TV audio through the CineMate® 15/10 system, power off your TV speakers are powered off 1. Refer to power 1. English Press on the Acoustimass® module. 2. Step 9: Powering off your TV ...speakers To enjoy the full benefit of the power cord into the connector on the CineMate® 15/10 system remote. 2. Check that no sound is coming from your TV. 14 - Setting up the System Step 8: Connecting the system to your TV...
Insert the other end of hearing TV audio through the CineMate® 15/10 system, power off your TV speakers are powered off 1. Refer to power 1. English Press on the Acoustimass® module. 2. Step 9: Powering off your TV ...speakers To enjoy the full benefit of the power cord into the connector on the CineMate® 15/10 system remote. 2. Check that no sound is coming from your TV. 14 - Setting up the System Step 8: Connecting the system to your TV...
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Make sure the status indicator is coming from the CineMate® 15/10 system, see page 14. English - 15 Press on your TV speakers are powered off, see "Troubleshooting" on the Acoustimass® module allows you do not hear sound from the soundbar. Status ...
Make sure the status indicator is coming from the CineMate® 15/10 system, see page 14. English - 15 Press on your TV speakers are powered off, see "Troubleshooting" on the Acoustimass® module allows you do not hear sound from the soundbar. Status ...
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On the back of your TV does not have any audio output connections or does not deliver the audio to the CineMate® 15/10 system. Connecting the system to a cable/satellite box audio output connector You can connect a cable/satellite box to the system" on page 17. • ... may need to use an alternate connection: • If your cable/satellite box, locate the Audio Out connector panel. See "Connecting two devices to the CineMate® 15/10 system. English Use only one connection Remove cap Audio OUT Cable/satellite box Audio IN...
On the back of your TV does not have any audio output connections or does not deliver the audio to the CineMate® 15/10 system. Connecting the system to a cable/satellite box audio output connector You can connect a cable/satellite box to the system" on page 17. • ... may need to use an alternate connection: • If your cable/satellite box, locate the Audio Out connector panel. See "Connecting two devices to the CineMate® 15/10 system. English Use only one connection Remove cap Audio OUT Cable/satellite box Audio IN...
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... into your TV's headphones connector. 2. then set your system using the remote control. Insert the stereo plug into the R connector on the soundbar. 3. Audio IN CineMate® 15/10 system English - 17 Ensure your TV only has a headphones connector, you need a dual RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to connect to...
... into your TV's headphones connector. 2. then set your system using the remote control. Insert the stereo plug into the R connector on the soundbar. 3. Audio IN CineMate® 15/10 system English - 17 Ensure your TV only has a headphones connector, you need a dual RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to connect to...
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... TV or Cable/Satellite box Audio OUT DVD player or Game Audio IN CineMate® home theater system 18 - S eparately connect the chosen audio cable from the CineMate® 15/10 system, you may need to separately connect the device to the CineMate® 15/10 system, power off the device that is not in use. This...
... TV or Cable/Satellite box Audio OUT DVD player or Game Audio IN CineMate® home theater system 18 - S eparately connect the chosen audio cable from the CineMate® 15/10 system, you may need to separately connect the device to the CineMate® 15/10 system, power off the device that is not in use. This...
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Using Alternate Connections Option B This figure shows two device connections using a coaxial cable and analog cable. Use only one audio cable for each device Audio OUT TV or Cable/Satellite box Audio OUT DVD player or Game Audio IN CineMate® home theater system English - 19
Using Alternate Connections Option B This figure shows two device connections using a coaxial cable and analog cable. Use only one audio cable for each device Audio OUT TV or Cable/Satellite box Audio OUT DVD player or Game Audio IN CineMate® home theater system English - 19
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Getting system information The status indicator on the front of inactivity. Using the system Powering on the system Press on system activity. English Indicator activity Off On Steady blinking Blinks once Blinks twice Blinks three times Blinks 10 times, and remains off after one hour of the soundbar provides information on the remote. See "Using the Auto-sleep feature" on page 21. The system powers off System state Off On Mute Command received from remote System volume has reached the maximum or minimum limit Auto-sleep feature disabled/enabled (see page 21) AC power applied...
Getting system information The status indicator on the front of inactivity. Using the system Powering on the system Press on system activity. English Indicator activity Off On Steady blinking Blinks once Blinks twice Blinks three times Blinks 10 times, and remains off after one hour of the soundbar provides information on the remote. See "Using the Auto-sleep feature" on page 21. The system powers off System state Off On Mute Command received from remote System volume has reached the maximum or minimum limit Auto-sleep feature disabled/enabled (see page 21) AC power applied...
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...: • Press + to mute or unmute the audio. To disable the Auto-sleep feature 1. English - 21 Release . Using the Auto-sleep feature When the CineMate® 15/10 system is powered on the remote for 6-10 seconds. The system emits a tone. 2. Press on the remote for 6-10 seconds. Note: To confirm your...
...: • Press + to mute or unmute the audio. To disable the Auto-sleep feature 1. English - 21 Release . Using the Auto-sleep feature When the CineMate® 15/10 system is powered on the remote for 6-10 seconds. The system emits a tone. 2. Press on the remote for 6-10 seconds. Note: To confirm your...