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...o not expose this might affect the operation of your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may create a failure and/or fire hazard. • Replace only with a AA (IEC LR06) alkaline battery (or batteries...any electronic products, use outdoors, in compliance with the system are not approved for use care not to liquids may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - WARNING: Contains small parts which may cause hearing damage. WARNINGS: • To reduce the risk of sufficient magnitude ...
...o not expose this might affect the operation of your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may create a failure and/or fire hazard. • Replace only with a AA (IEC LR06) alkaline battery (or batteries...any electronic products, use outdoors, in compliance with the system are not approved for use care not to liquids may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - WARNING: Contains small parts which may cause hearing damage. WARNINGS: • To reduce the risk of sufficient magnitude ...
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... Part 15 of this product is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as household waste, and should be determined by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not use attachments/accessories specified...
... Part 15 of this product is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as household waste, and should be determined by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not use attachments/accessories specified...
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... X O O O O O Plastic parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Cables X O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of Bose Corporation in the U.S. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the homogeneous materials used without prior written permission. 4 - No part of HDMI Licensing LLC... with this owner's guide. HDMI is above the limit requirement in all of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation. Patent #'s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380 and 6,487,535 & other countries. X: Indicates that this part is...
... X O O O O O Plastic parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Cables X O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of Bose Corporation in the U.S. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the homogeneous materials used without prior written permission. 4 - No part of HDMI Licensing LLC... with this owner's guide. HDMI is above the limit requirement in all of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation. Patent #'s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380 and 6,487,535 & other countries. X: Indicates that this part is...
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Contents Introduction About your CineMate® 520 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® 520 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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... HDMI-connected sources for CEC 22 Program the remote to control your source 23 Source selection...24 Select a source connected to the Bose® 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 ...
... HDMI-connected sources for CEC 22 Program the remote to control your source 23 Source selection...24 Select a source connected to the Bose® 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 ...
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... 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 delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you can be mounted on the wall or floor stands (kit...
... 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 delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you can be mounted on the wall or floor stands (kit...
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Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. English Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. 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.
Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. English Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. 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.
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Console • Place the console near your TV. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Do NOT place the TV on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Vibration can cause the Acoustimass module to the right of the TV. • Keep each speaker within 1−6 ft. (.3−1.8 m) of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you...
Console • Place the console near your TV. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Do NOT place the TV on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Vibration can cause the Acoustimass module to the right of the TV. • Keep each speaker within 1−6 ft. (.3−1.8 m) of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you...
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English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Attach the rubber feet to protect it from being damaged. 2. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass...
English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Attach the rubber feet to protect it from being damaged. 2. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass...
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Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. English - 11
Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. English - 11
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Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the left speaker. 2. Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the center speaker. 3. English Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the right speaker. 4. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1.
Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the left speaker. 2. Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the center speaker. 3. English Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the right speaker. 4. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1.
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Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. 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. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. English - 13 Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. 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. 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. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. English - 13 Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3.
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...; HDMI cable into your TV's HDMI connector. If your TV. 1. 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 does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 15. 14 - Note: Use your TV...
...; HDMI cable into your TV's HDMI connector. If your TV. 1. 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 does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 15. 14 - Note: Use your TV...
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... need to make a secondary connection to the console with an HDMI cable (available separately). Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Refer to your TV owner's guide for your secondary connection. Use a secondary connection in the following configurations • You are using internal sources...
... need to make a secondary connection to the console with an HDMI cable (available separately). Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system. Refer to your TV owner's guide for your secondary connection. Use a secondary connection in the following configurations • You are using internal sources...
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Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Setting up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV owner's guide for the appropriate source. Refer to your TV using the System menu (see page 26). You can use audio OUT. Connecting the console to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available ...
Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Setting up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV owner's guide for the appropriate source. Refer to your TV using the System menu (see page 26). You can use audio OUT. Connecting the console to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available ...
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Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 1. Match the + and - Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Powering on the system Press on . English - 17 Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on the remote. The display defaults to your last used source. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). markings inside the compartment. 3. symbols on . Slide open the ...
Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 1. Match the + and - Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Powering on the system Press on . English - 17 Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on the remote. The display defaults to your last used source. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). markings inside the compartment. 3. symbols on . Slide open the ...
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Note: If you hear sound coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. 6. Note: If you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Power on this source. icon in the System menu ... to use a different remote. 3. You may need to change the language on the display. 4. Tip: Look for sound 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on the console. 1. Finishing Setup Checking for the language. Press . Power on the remote control. Press on your...
Note: If you hear sound coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. 6. Note: If you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Power on this source. icon in the System menu ... to use a different remote. 3. You may need to change the language on the display. 4. Tip: Look for sound 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on the console. 1. Finishing Setup Checking for the language. Press . Power on the remote control. Press on your...
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To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to ensure optimal sound quality. Press on the console. 3. Press until the system completes the process. 7. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the remote control. 4. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Press . 6. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the display. 5. During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on your head. Finishing Setup ...
To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to ensure optimal sound quality. Press on the console. 3. Press until the system completes the process. 7. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the remote control. 4. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Press . 6. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the display. 5. During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on your head. Finishing Setup ...
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... to your TV Navigation pad Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system 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 20 - English Teletext...
... to your TV Navigation pad Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system 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 20 - English Teletext...
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Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to enable CEC. Refer to your source's system menu to it with a different name. Refer to control your source owner's guide for more information. 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. English - 21 CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. You can use your source owner's guide for more information. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote. Consumer ...
Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to enable CEC. Refer to your source's system menu to it with a different name. Refer to control your source owner's guide for more information. 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. English - 21 CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. You can use your source owner's guide for more information. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote. Consumer ...