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... as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - Important Safety Information Please read this owner's guide carefully and save it for future reference. The lightning flash with any electronic products, use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the essential...
... as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - Important Safety Information Please read this owner's guide carefully and save it for future reference. The lightning flash with any electronic products, use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the essential...
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...: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this apparatus near any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Protect the power supply or cord from being walked on a circuit different from the apparatus. 10. Changes or...
...: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this apparatus near any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Protect the power supply or cord from being walked on a circuit different from the apparatus. 10. Changes or...
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... trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. No part of this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006. Module serial number Remote serial number Console serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep your records: Serial numbers can be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used for the remote control. Dolby and the...
... trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. No part of this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006. Module serial number Remote serial number Console serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep your records: Serial numbers can be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used for the remote control. Dolby and the...
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... speakers 12 Connecting the rear speakers 13 Wall mounting the speakers 13 Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector 14 TVs without an HDMI ARC connector 15 Use a secondary connection in the following configurations 15 Connecting the console to other sources 15 Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources 16 Audio-only sources...16 Connecting the console to power 16 Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 17 Powering on the system...17 Finishing Setup...
... speakers 12 Connecting the rear speakers 13 Wall mounting the speakers 13 Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector 14 TVs without an HDMI ARC connector 15 Use a secondary connection in the following configurations 15 Connecting the console to other sources 15 Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources 16 Audio-only sources...16 Connecting the console to power 16 Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 17 Powering on the system...17 Finishing Setup...
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...; system 24 Select a source connected to your TV 24 Universal source buttons and console connectors 24 Adjusting the volume...25 Function buttons...25 Programming a non-Bose remote control 25 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 26 Using the System menu 26 Error messages...28 Acoustimass module status indicator 28 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...29 If your console cannot find the Acoustimass® module 30 Factory reset the system 31 Reset a source button on the remote control 31 Service connectors on the Acoustimass...
...; system 24 Select a source connected to your TV 24 Universal source buttons and console connectors 24 Adjusting the volume...25 Function buttons...25 Programming a non-Bose remote control 25 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 26 Using the System menu 26 Error messages...28 Acoustimass module status indicator 28 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...29 If your console cannot find the Acoustimass® module 30 Factory reset the system 31 Reset a source button on the remote control 31 Service connectors on the Acoustimass...
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... home, you're ready to system settings and information. • HDMI™ connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from your connected sources. • Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). • Programmable universal remote can control your TV, cable/satellite box and other connected sources. • Hideaway wireless Acoustimass® module provides impactful bass sound. • Speakers can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introduction About your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system...
... home, you're ready to system settings and information. • HDMI™ connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from your connected sources. • Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). • Programmable universal remote can control your TV, cable/satellite box and other connected sources. • Hideaway wireless Acoustimass® module provides impactful bass sound. • Speakers can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introduction About your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system...
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Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. Contact your region are included: Acoustimass® module Console (4) Speakers Center speaker Front speaker cable Rear speaker cable Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Universal remote control Rubber feet 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 Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 -
Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. Contact your region are included: Acoustimass® module Console (4) Speakers Center speaker Front speaker cable Rear speaker cable Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Universal remote control Rubber feet 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 Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 -
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... any other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on top of and away from metal cabinets, away from other audio/video components and away from the system. Sample system placement English...
... any other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on top of and away from metal cabinets, away from other audio/video components and away from the system. Sample system placement English...
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Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. English - 13 To purchase these accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com CAUTION: Do not use any other end of the rear speaker cable into the 4-pin Speaker Connections connector on wall brackets, floor stands or table stands. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1.
Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. English - 13 To purchase these accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com CAUTION: Do not use any other end of the rear speaker cable into the 4-pin Speaker Connections connector on wall brackets, floor stands or table stands. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1.
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... non-HDMI compatible, use audio OUT for more information. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Connecting the console to other sources You can connect the console to other sources, such as Internet applications or an over-the-air antenna). • You are using internal sources (such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player or game system with an optical...
... non-HDMI compatible, use audio OUT for more information. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Connecting the console to other sources You can connect the console to other sources, such as Internet applications or an over-the-air antenna). • You are using internal sources (such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player or game system with an optical...
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... owner's guide for the appropriate source. Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). You can use audio OUT. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Refer to your TV using the System menu (see page 26). Audio-only sources If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect...
... owner's guide for the appropriate source. Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). You can use audio OUT. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Refer to your TV using the System menu (see page 26). Audio-only sources If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect...
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... Bose® speakers. Power on the remote control. 3. Press on the system. 4. Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on the remote control. English Tip: If your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Press on the display. 4. Check that no sound is connected to use a different remote. 3. Press and to change the language on this source. Note: If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the console. 1. Power...
... Bose® speakers. Power on the remote control. 3. Press on the system. 4. Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on the remote control. English Tip: If your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Press on the display. 4. Check that no sound is connected to use a different remote. 3. Press and to change the language on this source. Note: If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the console. 1. Power...
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... to control your source owner's guide for more information. English - 21 Using the System Programming the universal remote control You can turn on/off CEC using the System menu (see page 26). Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. Your source may need to use the remote to your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. You can use your source owner's guide for more...
... to control your source owner's guide for more information. English - 21 Using the System Programming the universal remote control You can turn on/off CEC using the System menu (see page 26). Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. Your source may need to use the remote to your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. You can use your source owner's guide for more...
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... the Universal Remote Device Codes book (provided). 3. Note: If all six source buttons glow, then release. The programming guide appears. • DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player: press Press and to navigate. . The settings menu appears. • Game system: press and to navigate through all codes for your menu. 7. Note: If all six buttons blink three times, you have cycled through your source. 2. Note: Your source may not be compatible with universal remote controls...
... the Universal Remote Device Codes book (provided). 3. Note: If all six source buttons glow, then release. The programming guide appears. • DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player: press Press and to navigate. . The settings menu appears. • Game system: press and to navigate through all codes for your menu. 7. Note: If all six buttons blink three times, you have cycled through your source. 2. Note: Your source may not be compatible with universal remote controls...
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... procedure to set the input for On some TVs, displays a menu. Press to press the source. You can access these settings using the optical, coaxial, or analog connectors, you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can switch between sources by pressing the appropriate source button on the source. 1. Press the button for the source you begin, program the remote to control your...
... procedure to set the input for On some TVs, displays a menu. Press to press the source. You can access these settings using the optical, coaxial, or analog connectors, you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can switch between sources by pressing the appropriate source button on the source. 1. Press the button for the source you begin, program the remote to control your...
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... instructions. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on/off and volume. English - 25 Refer to your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with the color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions. • Cable/satellite box functions: refer to control the system. Once programmed, the non-Bose remote controls basic functions such as your TV, see "Troubleshooting" on a teletext display...
... instructions. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on/off and volume. English - 25 Refer to your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with the color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions. • Cable/satellite box functions: refer to control the system. Once programmed, the non-Bose remote controls basic functions such as your TV, see "Troubleshooting" on a teletext display...
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... synchronize audio and video. Adjusts the audio delay to scroll through the System menu. 3. Disable: The system will not automatically power off after sixteen minutes of dialogue and sound effects at low volume settings while providing full audio impact at high volume settings. Disconnect your Acoustimass® module with the console or factory reset the system. 1. Display 1 AUDIO COMP 2 AUDIO/VIDEO SYNC 3 HDMI-CEC 4 AUTO OFF 5 SIDE AUX 6 BASS LEVEL 7 TREBLE LEVEL 8 CENTER LEVEL System state Off: (Default) No change...
... synchronize audio and video. Adjusts the audio delay to scroll through the System menu. 3. Disable: The system will not automatically power off after sixteen minutes of dialogue and sound effects at low volume settings while providing full audio impact at high volume settings. Disconnect your Acoustimass® module with the console or factory reset the system. 1. Display 1 AUDIO COMP 2 AUDIO/VIDEO SYNC 3 HDMI-CEC 4 AUTO OFF 5 SIDE AUX 6 BASS LEVEL 7 TREBLE LEVEL 8 CENTER LEVEL System state Off: (Default) No change...
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... programmed the remote to control your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel. English - 29 markings inside the compartment (see page 17). • Replace the battery (see page 17). • Press the volume button on the system. • Factory reset the system (see page 31). Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Problem What to do No power • Secure the Acoustimass® module's and console's power cords. • Reconnect the Acoustimass module's and console's power cords...
... programmed the remote to control your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel. English - 29 markings inside the compartment (see page 17). • Replace the battery (see page 17). • Press the volume button on the system. • Factory reset the system (see page 31). Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Problem What to do No power • Secure the Acoustimass® module's and console's power cords. • Reconnect the Acoustimass module's and console's power cords...
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... connector, decrease the volume on your console cannot find Acoustimass on the remote control. 3. Unplug the Acoustimass module. 2. If your source. • Factory reset the system (see page 31) and run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration (see page 19). • Secure all cable connections on the speakers, TV, and connected sources. • If you see the error message Cannot find Acoustimass: -- Plug in the Acoustimass® module. -- After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove...
... connector, decrease the volume on your console cannot find Acoustimass on the remote control. 3. Unplug the Acoustimass module. 2. If your source. • Factory reset the system (see page 31) and run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration (see page 19). • Secure all cable connections on the speakers, TV, and connected sources. • If you see the error message Cannot find Acoustimass: -- Plug in the Acoustimass® module. -- After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove...
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The system resets. 4. Service connectors on the Acoustimass® module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the remote control If you are for service use only. Care and Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Press until all six source buttons glow, then release. Reset a source button on the remote control, reset the source button to the factory settings. 1. Only the appropriate source button glows. 2. Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see ...
The system resets. 4. Service connectors on the Acoustimass® module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the remote control If you are for service use only. Care and Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Press until all six source buttons glow, then release. Reset a source button on the remote control, reset the source button to the factory settings. 1. Only the appropriate source button glows. 2. Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see ...