Installation Guide
Page 2
... read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose the product to rain or moisture. • Do not expose this owner's guide carefully. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be used without written permission. 2 - It will help you set up and operate your system properly and...
... read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not expose the product to rain or moisture. • Do not expose this owner's guide carefully. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be used without written permission. 2 - It will help you set up and operate your system properly and...
Installation Guide
Page 3
... designed nor tested for this Setup Guide and the Operating Guide. English - 3 Do not incinerate. Lifestyle® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number Purchase date Please keep your records. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for your receipt together with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all...
... designed nor tested for this Setup Guide and the Operating Guide. English - 3 Do not incinerate. Lifestyle® model Control console serial number Acoustimass® serial number Speaker array serial number Purchase date Please keep your records. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for your receipt together with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all...
Installation Guide
Page 6
... appropriate power cords: • 11 Control console box • 2 Acoustimass® module box • 3 Speaker box • 4 Interactive box • Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2) Starting with Box 1, unpack each box and set up your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Be sure to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to the setup process: Physical setup phase: Placing the system components and connecting them together. Notify Bose or...
... appropriate power cords: • 11 Control console box • 2 Acoustimass® module box • 3 Speaker box • 4 Interactive box • Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2) Starting with Box 1, unpack each box and set up your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Be sure to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to the setup process: Physical setup phase: Placing the system components and connecting them together. Notify Bose or...
Installation Guide
Page 16
... type of time. English Connect the other wire to overheat. Upright (BEST) or on the module. Ventilation openings I. For Jewel Cube® speakers: Insert the plug into the room. -- For Direct/Reflecting® and Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers: Press the button and insert the wires. This can pull them apart as video or audio tapes, on the next page. 16 - Notes: • The rear speaker cables for...
... type of time. English Connect the other wire to overheat. Upright (BEST) or on the module. Ventilation openings I. For Jewel Cube® speakers: Insert the plug into the room. -- For Direct/Reflecting® and Virtually Invisible® single cube speakers: Press the button and insert the wires. This can pull them apart as video or audio tapes, on the next page. 16 - Notes: • The rear speaker cables for...
Installation Guide
Page 19
... to your LIFESTYLE® system. For more information on using these accessories or adding other devices to set up your system at another time, see the operating guide. Stereo audio cable IR emitter cable FM antenna* Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Rubber feet for front center speaker 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 AM antenna* USB flash drive (for updating system software only) *For LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525...
... to your LIFESTYLE® system. For more information on using these accessories or adding other devices to set up your system at another time, see the operating guide. Stereo audio cable IR emitter cable FM antenna* Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Rubber feet for front center speaker 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 AM antenna* USB flash drive (for updating system software only) *For LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525...
Owner's Guide
Page 2
... local regulations. Liquids can be used batteries properly, following any part of wire and cable required for in -wall installation. As with liquids, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The product must be a choking hazard. It is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in compliance with the essential...
... local regulations. Liquids can be used batteries properly, following any part of wire and cable required for in -wall installation. As with liquids, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • The product must be a choking hazard. It is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in compliance with the essential...
Owner's Guide
Page 4
...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Applicable only for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. All Rights Reserved. iPhone and iPod are property of Apple...
...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Applicable only for : • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. All Rights Reserved. iPhone and iPod are property of Apple...
Owner's Guide
Page 5
... 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 18...
... 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 18...
Owner's Guide
Page 6
... product. Contents Playing content from an 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...
... product. Contents Playing content from an 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...
Owner's Guide
Page 7
... have successfully set up -conversion to 1080p • Photo viewing using a USB flash drive Additional features on 535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only • AM/FM radio • Back panel connector for a 30-pin accessory dock (not included) compatible with iPod and iPhone devices If you need additional help If you experience any operating difficulties, be sure to check the troubleshooting table on your room using the helpful tips...
... have successfully set up -conversion to 1080p • Photo viewing using a USB flash drive Additional features on 535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only • AM/FM radio • Back panel connector for a 30-pin accessory dock (not included) compatible with iPod and iPhone devices If you need additional help If you experience any operating difficulties, be sure to check the troubleshooting table on your room using the helpful tips...
Owner's Guide
Page 8
... last channel or preset Playback Controls - Turns Teletext controls on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and set-top boxes Volume Up/Down - Changes how video appears Numeric Keypad - Turns your TV Power - Changes inputs on third-party devices such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and settop boxes, and for Teletext Internet - Activates Internet accesss on your TV 8 - English Controls and Indicators Remote Control Using the remote This advanced radio frequency remote works throughout the room. Activates...
... last channel or preset Playback Controls - Turns Teletext controls on connected sources such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and set-top boxes Volume Up/Down - Changes how video appears Numeric Keypad - Turns your TV Power - Changes inputs on third-party devices such as Blu-ray Disc™ players and settop boxes, and for Teletext Internet - Activates Internet accesss on your TV 8 - English Controls and Indicators Remote Control Using the remote This advanced radio frequency remote works throughout the room. Activates...
Owner's Guide
Page 9
Displays the menu for more details on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources. 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 - Playback controls Shuffle Quick Replay/Skip Backward Seek Backward/Rewind Stop Play Pause Quick Skip/Skip Forward Seek Forward/Fast Forward Record English - 9 Moves to previous page GUIDE - Moves...
Displays the menu for more details on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources. 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 - Playback controls Shuffle Quick Replay/Skip Backward Seek Backward/Rewind Stop Play Pause Quick Skip/Skip Forward Seek Forward/Fast Forward Record English - 9 Moves to previous page GUIDE - Moves...
Owner's Guide
Page 10
... display: Note: If the currently selected source is AM or FM, switch to set preset Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons (and the display on 535/525/235/135 series II systems). Press the up or down navigation button to prolong battery life. The light turns off automatically after several seconds to select Brightness or Contrast. 3. Examples: Source identification Volume Cable Cable 43 Radio tuner...
... display: Note: If the currently selected source is AM or FM, switch to set preset Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons (and the display on 535/525/235/135 series II systems). Press the up or down navigation button to prolong battery life. The light turns off automatically after several seconds to select Brightness or Contrast. 3. Examples: Source identification Volume Cable Cable 43 Radio tuner...
Owner's Guide
Page 13
... for updating system software. 6 Front HDMITM 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. 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 viewing photo files from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video...
... for updating system software. 6 Front HDMITM 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. 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 viewing photo files from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video...
Owner's Guide
Page 23
... source Recommended Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- Cable Blu-ray DVD Volume on TV Toggle volume display onTV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 3. Press the remote EXIT button when done. Press the left or right navigation button and select the setting. 5. Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is currently selected. 1. Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number...
... source Recommended Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- Cable Blu-ray DVD Volume on TV Toggle volume display onTV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 3. Press the remote EXIT button when done. Press the left or right navigation button and select the setting. 5. Option Sound (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Current Station (Not available on 520 or 510 systems) Available Settings Original Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is currently selected. 1. Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number...
Owner's Guide
Page 25
... settings supported by pressing Mute or Volume on your TV Off Prevents the display of the volume level meter and mute indicator On Sends HDMITM audio to your TV appear as options) Note: When a 3D source is playing. Activates all front and rear speakers On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute indicator on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Changes...
... settings supported by pressing Mute or Volume on your TV Off Prevents the display of the volume level meter and mute indicator On Sends HDMITM audio to your TV appear as options) Note: When a 3D source is playing. Activates all front and rear speakers On Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute indicator on the remote) Off Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE® system speakers Changes...
Owner's Guide
Page 26
... Acoustimass® (135 series II systems only) Follow the onscreen instructions to the last source selected. 26 - 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, or remove the TV audio connection Source setup For sources connected to Input 1-5 of the control console, you can: • Change the name of the onscreen display...
... Acoustimass® (135 series II systems only) Follow the onscreen instructions to the last source selected. 26 - 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, or remove the TV audio connection Source setup For sources connected to Input 1-5 of the control console, you can: • Change the name of the onscreen display...
Owner's Guide
Page 27
... 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 page 29 and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the device again. It should blink with the console" on the control console and the other end is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu. • Reset the system...
... 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 page 29 and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the device again. It should blink with the console" on the control console and the other end is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu. • Reset the system...
Owner's Guide
Page 28
... the system. 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 control console and Acoustimass module. • Adjust antenna position to the owner's guide that the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC wall outlet and the status indicator is glowing orange. --Press the Setup button on the Acoustimass® module is orange and not blinking. •...
... the system. 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 control console and Acoustimass module. • Adjust antenna position to the owner's guide that the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC wall outlet and the status indicator is glowing orange. --Press the Setup button on the Acoustimass® module is orange and not blinking. •...
Owner's Guide
Page 29
... turned on. • Refer to the owner's manual that the system status indicator on the control console. Release the Power button on the control console to the control console. Care and Maintenance Problem No sound from a connected device No TV picture, but audio is heard A connected device does not respond consistently to remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts heard on coaxial digital audio inputs What to do • Check the connections. • If using...
... turned on. • Refer to the owner's manual that the system status indicator on the control console. Release the Power button on the control console to the control console. Care and Maintenance Problem No sound from a connected device No TV picture, but audio is heard A connected device does not respond consistently to remote commands Intermittent audio dropouts heard on coaxial digital audio inputs What to do • Check the connections. • If using...