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.... • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. It is neither designed nor tested for use care not to spill liquids into any part of the product. It is best to loud music may cause hearing damage. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for...
.... • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. It is neither designed nor tested for use care not to spill liquids into any part of the product. It is best to loud music may cause hearing damage. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for...
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... (2) this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the...
... (2) this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the...
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... from Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in SJ/T 11363-2006. Product includes software. ©2010 DTS, Inc. 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 this part...
... from Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in SJ/T 11363-2006. Product includes software. ©2010 DTS, Inc. 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 this part...
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... soundbar 12 Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector 13 TVs without an HDMI ARC connector 14 Use a secondary connection in the following configurations 14 Connecting the console to other sources 14 Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources 15 Audio-only sources...15 Connecting the console to power 15 Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 16 Powering on the system...16 Finishing Setup Checking for sound...17 Changing the language...
... soundbar 12 Setting Up the Console Connecting the console to your TV's HDMI ARC connector 13 TVs without an HDMI ARC connector 14 Use a secondary connection in the following configurations 14 Connecting the console to other sources 14 Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources 15 Audio-only sources...15 Connecting the console to power 15 Starting Up the System Installing the remote control's batteries 16 Powering on the system...16 Finishing Setup Checking for sound...17 Changing the language...
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... a source connected to your TV 23 Universal source buttons and console connectors 23 Adjusting the volume...24 Function buttons...24 Programming a non-Bose remote control 24 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 25 Using the System menu 25 Error messages...27 Acoustimass® module status indicator 27 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...28 If your console cannot find the Acoustimass® module 29 Factory reset the system 30 Reset a source button on the remote control 30 Service connectors on the Acoustimass module 30...
... a source connected to your TV 23 Universal source buttons and console connectors 23 Adjusting the volume...24 Function buttons...24 Programming a non-Bose remote control 24 Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display 25 Using the System menu 25 Error messages...27 Acoustimass® module status indicator 27 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting...28 If your console cannot find the Acoustimass® module 29 Factory reset the system 30 Reset a source button on the remote control 30 Service connectors on the Acoustimass module 30...
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... lifelike sound. • ADAPTiQ® audio calibration optimizes sound quality. • Display provides access to enjoy your CineMate® 120 home theater system The CineMate 120 system delivers spacious, detailed sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your TV, cable/satellite box and other connected sources. • Hideaway wireless Acoustimass® module provides impactful bass sound. • Soundbar can control your music library...
... lifelike sound. • ADAPTiQ® audio calibration optimizes sound quality. • Display provides access to enjoy your CineMate® 120 home theater system The CineMate 120 system delivers spacious, detailed sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you can stream Internet radio, music services (where available) and your TV, cable/satellite box and other connected sources. • Hideaway wireless Acoustimass® module provides impactful bass sound. • Soundbar can control your music library...
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Contact your region are supplied. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Console Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Soundbar Speaker cable Universal remote control (batteries provided) The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. English Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it.
Contact your region are supplied. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 - Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Acoustimass® module Rubber feet Console Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ® headset Soundbar Speaker cable Universal remote control (batteries provided) The appropriate power cords for your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. English Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it.
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... wall as your TV, or along any other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources. Sample system placement English - 9 Vibration can begin set up. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on top of your TV. • Do...
... wall as your TV, or along any other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources. Sample system placement English - 9 Vibration can begin set up. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on top of your TV. • Do...
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... HDMI cable to your TV. Use a secondary connection in the following configurations • You are using internal sources (such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player or game system with an optical, coaxial or analog stereo audio cable. Refer to the appropriate HDMI connector on the console. Connect other sources, such as Internet applications or an over-the-air antenna). • You are connecting sources to the GAME connector. Setting...
... HDMI cable to your TV. Use a secondary connection in the following configurations • You are using internal sources (such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player or game system with an optical, coaxial or analog stereo audio cable. Refer to the appropriate HDMI connector on the console. Connect other sources, such as Internet applications or an over-the-air antenna). • You are connecting sources to the GAME connector. Setting...
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... connector. English - 15 Setting Up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using the System menu (see page 25). You can use audio OUT. Audio-only sources If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Tip: If your audio-only device, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect...
... connector. English - 15 Setting Up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using the System menu (see page 25). You can use audio OUT. Audio-only sources If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Tip: If your audio-only device, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect...
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... language. Power on your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. Check that no sound is coming from the soundbar, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 6. Press on the remote. Press . icon in the System menu if you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the system. 4. You may need to change the language on the console Use the remote control to use a different remote. 3. Note...
... language. Power on your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. Check that no sound is coming from the soundbar, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 6. Press on the remote. Press . icon in the System menu if you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on the system. 4. You may need to change the language on the console Use the remote control to use a different remote. 3. Note...
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Using the System Remote control buttons Use the remote to control sources connected to your system, adjust the system volume, change channels, use playback functions, enable cable/satellite box functions and navigate the System menu. Source selection Selects a source connected to your TV Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system Navigation pad 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 ...
Using the System Remote control buttons Use the remote to control sources connected to your system, adjust the system volume, change channels, use playback functions, enable cable/satellite box functions and navigate the System menu. Source selection Selects a source connected to your TV Toggles between SoundTouch™ (available separately) and connector Powers on/off the Bose® system Navigation pad 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 ...
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... source owner's guide for more information. You can use your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Your source may need to use the remote to control your source's system menu to enable CEC. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC allows you to it with a different name. CEC controls sources connected to the console's HDMI connectors. English Using the System Programming the universal remote control You can turn...
... source owner's guide for more information. You can use your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Your source may need to use the remote to control your source's system menu to enable CEC. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC allows you to it with a different name. CEC controls sources connected to the console's HDMI connectors. English Using the System Programming the universal remote control You can turn...
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... the appropriate source button until your source. 2. On the number keypad, enter the code for basic functions: • TV: press the channel buttons. The settings menu appears. • Game system: press and to program your source's brand in "Program the remote to navigate. . Note: If all six buttons blink three times, you have cycled through your source responds to try another code. Power on the volume button. 6. Only the appropriate source button glows. 4. Note...
... the appropriate source button until your source. 2. On the number keypad, enter the code for basic functions: • TV: press the channel buttons. The settings menu appears. • Game system: press and to program your source's brand in "Program the remote to navigate. . Note: If all six buttons blink three times, you have cycled through your source responds to try another code. Power on the volume button. 6. Only the appropriate source button glows. 4. Note...
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... this menu. If you begin, program the remote to control your source is connected to the corresponding connector. The source powers on the system. 2. The source button glows. 3. Using the System Source selection You can access these settings using the optical, coaxial, or analog connectors, you want to control. Before you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can be programmed to press the source. Press...
... this menu. If you begin, program the remote to control your source is connected to the corresponding connector. The source powers on the system. 2. The source button glows. 3. Using the System Source selection You can access these settings using the optical, coaxial, or analog connectors, you want to control. Before you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can be programmed to press the source. Press...
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... the audio. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on your cable/satellite box remote, to increase the volume. • Press - to decrease the volume. • Press to your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with the color-coded function buttons on /off and volume. 24 - Function buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings...
... the audio. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on your cable/satellite box remote, to increase the volume. • Press - to decrease the volume. • Press to your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with the color-coded function buttons on /off and volume. 24 - Function buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings...
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...input. Increases or decreases the level of volume levels in use. Getting System Information from the system). Adjusts the audio delay to audio track. Headphones: Sets the connector as AUTO OFF), change to synchronize audio and video. 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 the language, set to adjust the settings. 4. Disconnect your Acoustimass® module with the console or factory reset the system. 1. Using the System menu Use the System...
...input. Increases or decreases the level of volume levels in use. Getting System Information from the system). Adjusts the audio delay to audio track. Headphones: Sets the connector as AUTO OFF), change to synchronize audio and video. 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 the language, set to adjust the settings. 4. Disconnect your Acoustimass® module with the console or factory reset the system. 1. Using the System menu Use the System...
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... the cable into a connector on your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN. • Secure all cable connections on the batteries with the + and - Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 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 firmly into an AC (mains) outlet. • Use the remote control to the connector, enable Headphones using the System menu...
... the cable into a connector on your TV labeled Output or OUT, not Input or IN. • Secure all cable connections on the batteries with the + and - Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 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 firmly into an AC (mains) outlet. • Use the remote control to the connector, enable Headphones using the System menu...
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... Acoustimass® module"). • If using the analog or connector, decrease the volume on your console cannot find Acoustimass on the display. 5. English - 29 If your source. • Factory reset the system (see page 30) and run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration (see the error message Cannot find Acoustimass: -- Press on the display. Plug the AC power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove...
... Acoustimass® module"). • If using the analog or connector, decrease the volume on your console cannot find Acoustimass on the display. 5. English - 29 If your source. • Factory reset the system (see page 30) and run the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration (see the error message Cannot find Acoustimass: -- Press on the display. Plug the AC power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove...
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...The system resets. 4. Press 5. On the remote control, press and hold the appropriate source button until 16 FACTORY RESET appears on the remote control, reset the source button to the factory settings. 1. Care and Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 18). Press on the Acoustimass module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the display. 3. Service connectors on the remote control...
...The system resets. 4. Press 5. On the remote control, press and hold the appropriate source button until 16 FACTORY RESET appears on the remote control, reset the source button to the factory settings. 1. Care and Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 18). Press on the Acoustimass module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the display. 3. Service connectors on the remote control...