Owner's Guide
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... and 135 series II home entertainment systems Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of the homogeneous materials used without written permission. 4 - Applicable only for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under license from Universal Electronics...
... and 135 series II home entertainment systems Manufactured under license under U.S. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of the homogeneous materials used without written permission. 4 - Applicable only for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under license from Universal Electronics...
Owner's Guide
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.../235/135 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 on your TV 15 Shutting down your system 15 Operating Your System Sources Selecting a source 16 Watching TV...17 Using a set-top box 17 Using the tuner in your TV 17 Tuning to a TV station 17 Playing audio/video devices...
.../235/135 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 on your TV 15 Shutting down your system 15 Operating Your System Sources Selecting a source 16 Watching TV...17 Using a set-top box 17 Using the tuner in your TV 17 Tuning to a TV station 17 Playing audio/video devices...
Owner's Guide
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... iPod or iPhone (535/525/235/135 series II systems only 20 Using the front console inputs 21 Front USB input 21 Front Analog A/V input 22 Front HDMITM input 22 Changing the image view 22 Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu 23 OPTIONS menu 23 Changing Your System Setup UNIFY® system overview 26 Using the UNIFY menu 26 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 27 Resetting the system 29 Pairing the remote with this owner's guide. 6 - LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number (135 Series II...
... iPod or iPhone (535/525/235/135 series II systems only 20 Using the front console inputs 21 Front USB input 21 Front Analog A/V input 22 Front HDMITM input 22 Changing the image view 22 Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu 23 OPTIONS menu 23 Changing Your System Setup UNIFY® system overview 26 Using the UNIFY menu 26 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 27 Resetting the system 29 Pairing the remote with this owner's guide. 6 - LIFESTYLE® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number (135 Series II...
Owner's Guide
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...; RF remote control • HDMI® connectivity • Video up your system using the UNIFY® intelligent integration system and calibrated the sound for your home. If you to receive notifications of system software updates to the included contact sheet. Registering your product enables you need help or service for your product performing optimally. Please follow the instructions on 535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only • AM/FM radio...
...; RF remote control • HDMI® connectivity • Video up your system using the UNIFY® intelligent integration system and calibrated the sound for your home. If you to receive notifications of system software updates to the included contact sheet. Registering your product enables you need help or service for your product performing optimally. Please follow the instructions on 535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only • AM/FM radio...
Owner's Guide
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... manual entry of channels and settings Information Display - English See page 9 MORE - Channel Up/Down - Changes inputs on your system on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and set-top boxes Volume Up/Down - Turns Teletext controls on or off Navigation Controls - Returns to aim it at the control console. See page 10 TV Power - You do not need to last channel or preset Playback Controls - See page 9 TV Input - Turns...
... manual entry of channels and settings Information Display - English See page 9 MORE - Channel Up/Down - Changes inputs on your system on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and set-top boxes Volume Up/Down - Turns Teletext controls on or off Navigation Controls - Returns to aim it at the control console. See page 10 TV Power - You do not need to last channel or preset Playback Controls - See page 9 TV Input - Turns...
Owner's Guide
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... confirms highlighted item MENU - Displays your TV screen Left/Right and Up/Down - Displays program information Page Down - Clears a menu or guide from your set-top box or TV program guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player popup menu INFO - Navigation control Note: See "Operating Your System Sources" on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources. Navigation controls OK - Displays the menu for more details on page 16 for a connected device Controls and Indicators Page...
... confirms highlighted item MENU - Displays your TV screen Left/Right and Up/Down - Displays program information Page Down - Clears a menu or guide from your set-top box or TV program guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player popup menu INFO - Navigation control Note: See "Operating Your System Sources" on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources. Navigation controls OK - Displays the menu for more details on page 16 for a connected device Controls and Indicators Page...
Owner's Guide
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... Information display (535/525/235/135 series II systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Press the left or right navigation button to select Brightness or Contrast. 3. WBUR90.9 iPod iPod Album Operating prompt Hold number key to set preset Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the display: Note: If the currently selected source is AM or FM, switch to any other source before making this adjustment. Press...
... Information display (535/525/235/135 series II systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Press the left or right navigation button to select Brightness or Contrast. 3. WBUR90.9 iPod iPod Album Operating prompt Hold number key to set preset Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the display: Note: If the currently selected source is AM or FM, switch to any other source before making this adjustment. Press...
Owner's Guide
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... input Used for viewing photo files from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a video camera. English - 13 Control Console Controls and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 System status indicator Red System is off (Standby) Blinking green System is starting Solid green System is off or turning off Source selection Mute/ unmute Volume down Volume up UNIFY® menu (page 26) 5 Front USB input Used for temporarily connecting an HDMI device such as a camcorder. 3 Headphones output Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug...
... input Used for viewing photo files from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a video camera. English - 13 Control Console Controls and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 System status indicator Red System is off (Standby) Blinking green System is starting Solid green System is off or turning off Source selection Mute/ unmute Volume down Volume up UNIFY® menu (page 26) 5 Front USB input Used for temporarily connecting an HDMI device such as a camcorder. 3 Headphones output Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug...
Owner's Guide
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... Service) Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange....... English Speaker array is available to make a wireless connection Solid red System error (Call Bose Customer Service) 14 - Controls and Indicators Speaker Array (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Off Speaker array and Acoustimass® module are connected Blinks every 3 secs Acoustimass module is disconnected from speaker array or speaker array is off (Acoustimass module standby...
... Service) Acoustimass® Module (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Solid orange Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected Slow blinking orange....... English Speaker array is available to make a wireless connection Solid red System error (Call Bose Customer Service) 14 - Controls and Indicators Speaker Array (135 series II systems only) Status Status indicator: Off Speaker array and Acoustimass® module are connected Blinks every 3 secs Acoustimass module is disconnected from speaker array or speaker array is off (Acoustimass module standby...
Owner's Guide
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... menu Factory settings are in bold type. Press the remote OK button to change. 4. Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on which can help when tuning to a weak radio station English - 23 Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is received from the current stereo FM radio station Stereo Off Changes the...
... menu Factory settings are in bold type. Press the remote OK button to change. 4. Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on which can help when tuning to a weak radio station English - 23 Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is received from the current stereo FM radio station Stereo Off Changes the...
Owner's Guide
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... not affected by plugging headphones into the control console or by pressing Mute or 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 by your TV (audio from an audio source. Activates all front and rear speakers On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and...
... not affected by plugging headphones into the control console or by pressing Mute or 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 by your TV (audio from an audio source. Activates all front and rear speakers On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and...
Owner's Guide
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... cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE® remote to operate your connected devices. Reconnect Acoustimass® (135 series II systems only) Follow the onscreen instructions to perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on the screen. TV setup After your TV is connected to the console, you can: • Program the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV • Manually enter remote control IR device codes • Replace your TV • Add, change the type of setting up and configuring your system. Changing...
... cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE® remote to operate your connected devices. Reconnect Acoustimass® (135 series II systems only) Follow the onscreen instructions to perform a system software update (see "Performing a system software update" on the screen. TV setup After your TV is connected to the console, you can: • Program the LIFESTYLE® remote to control your TV • Manually enter remote control IR device codes • Replace your TV • Add, change the type of setting up and configuring your system. Changing...
Owner's Guide
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... the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. • (135 series II systems only) Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on page 29. It should blink with the console" on page 30. The Bose remote does not control a device I added during the initial setup • Try setting up the device...
... the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. • (135 series II systems only) Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on page 29. It should blink with the console" on page 30. The Bose remote does not control a device I added during the initial setup • Try setting up the device...
Owner's Guide
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... router, another station. English Follow the onscreen instructions. --Try moving any external devices connected to the control console. • (135 series II systems only) Remove the protective film from the trim and grille on the speaker array and the front of the active type, make sure they are of the Acoustimass module. 28 - Follow the onscreen instructions. • Make sure the speaker array is blinking orange (135 series II systems only). Change the position...
... router, another station. English Follow the onscreen instructions. --Try moving any external devices connected to the control console. • (135 series II systems only) Remove the protective film from the trim and grille on the speaker array and the front of the active type, make sure they are of the Acoustimass module. 28 - Follow the onscreen instructions. • Make sure the speaker array is blinking orange (135 series II systems only). Change the position...
Owner's Guide
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... to the owner's manual that the system status indicator on the control console. 2. Hold the remote close to restart the system. Press and hold the Power button on the control console for the video source. • Make sure video cables are replacing a remote or if troubleshooting instructions recommend it is complete. 4. The system status indicator on the control console changes to the control console. If you still cannot operate the system using a coaxial or optical audio connection, make sure...
... to the owner's manual that the system status indicator on the control console. 2. Hold the remote close to restart the system. Press and hold the Power button on the control console for the video source. • Make sure video cables are replacing a remote or if troubleshooting instructions recommend it is complete. 4. The system status indicator on the control console changes to the control console. If you still cannot operate the system using a coaxial or optical audio connection, make sure...
Installation Guide
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Contents Welcome Thank you...6 Unpacking...6 Carton contents 6 Accessories boxes 6 Wall mounting kit 7 System Setup Putting the system together 8 Step 1: Set up the speaker array 8 Step 2: Set up the control console 11 Step 3: Set up the Acoustimass® module 14 First time startup 15 Step 1: Set up the remote control 16 Step 2: Turn your system on 16 If you have setup problems 17 Contacting customer service 17 English - 5
Contents Welcome Thank you...6 Unpacking...6 Carton contents 6 Accessories boxes 6 Wall mounting kit 7 System Setup Putting the system together 8 Step 1: Set up the speaker array 8 Step 2: Set up the control console 11 Step 3: Set up the Acoustimass® module 14 First time startup 15 Step 1: Set up the remote control 16 Step 2: Turn your system on 16 If you have setup problems 17 Contacting customer service 17 English - 5
Installation Guide
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... sure to indicate where parts are located. • Cables and power cords box Audio input cable AC power cord* AM antenna *The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the system setup steps to save all of the packing materials. These icons appear in the carton. Your new home entertainment system includes a speaker array, control console, Acoustimass® module, and a universal remote control.
... sure to indicate where parts are located. • Cables and power cords box Audio input cable AC power cord* AM antenna *The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the system setup steps to save all of the packing materials. These icons appear in the carton. Your new home entertainment system includes a speaker array, control console, Acoustimass® module, and a universal remote control.
Installation Guide
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• Essentials box Welcome FM antenna ADAPTiQ® audio calibration headset IR emitter cable Stereo audio cable 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 Speaker array extension feet Acoustimass module feet • Control console box USB flash drive (for system updating only) Control console Power supply Remote control HDMI® cable Batteries Wall mounting kit The speaker array can be covered by the limited ...
• Essentials box Welcome FM antenna ADAPTiQ® audio calibration headset IR emitter cable Stereo audio cable 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 Speaker array extension feet Acoustimass module feet • Control console box USB flash drive (for system updating only) Control console Power supply Remote control HDMI® cable Batteries Wall mounting kit The speaker array can be covered by the limited ...
Installation Guide
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... room to deliver wide, spacious sound. Plug the audio input cable into the connector labeled Audio In on the plug faces up the speaker array What you may affect acoustic performance if left in a corner. • K eep other wireless equipment, such as wireless computer network routers, cordless phones, microwave ovens, or other WI-FI® enabled audio/video devices away from the speaker array before operating the system. English Audio input cable...
... room to deliver wide, spacious sound. Plug the audio input cable into the connector labeled Audio In on the plug faces up the speaker array What you may affect acoustic performance if left in a corner. • K eep other wireless equipment, such as wireless computer network routers, cordless phones, microwave ovens, or other WI-FI® enabled audio/video devices away from the speaker array before operating the system. English Audio input cable...
Installation Guide
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... remote that came with your system setup. Follow the instructions on your system operating guide. See the address sheet included with your TV, change part of "No sound." D. See "Changing Your System Setup" in your LIFESTYLE® 135 Series II home entertainment system. Contacting customer service For additional help in trying to resolve any time and correct or change the TV input to the UNIFY menu at any problems, see the troubleshooting table in your TV screen. Turn on the speaker...
... remote that came with your system setup. Follow the instructions on your system operating guide. See the address sheet included with your TV, change part of "No sound." D. See "Changing Your System Setup" in your LIFESTYLE® 135 Series II home entertainment system. Contacting customer service For additional help in trying to resolve any time and correct or change the TV input to the UNIFY menu at any problems, see the troubleshooting table in your TV screen. Turn on the speaker...