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... LR06) alkaline battery (or batteries). • Do not place naked flame sources, such as vases, on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. WARNING: Contains small parts which may cause hearing damage. CAUTIONS: • Do not make unauthorized alterations to spill liquids into any part of Directive 1999/5/EC and...
... LR06) alkaline battery (or batteries). • Do not place naked flame sources, such as vases, on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. WARNING: Contains small parts which may cause hearing damage. CAUTIONS: • Do not make unauthorized alterations to spill liquids into any part of Directive 1999/5/EC and...
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... openings. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this device must not be co-located or be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect...
... openings. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this device must not be co-located or be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect...
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..., distributed, or otherwise used for this part is above the limit requirement in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under U.S. No part of this owner's guide. All Rights Reserved. English Please complete and retain for your receipt with this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for the remote control. Patent #'s: 5,956,674...
..., distributed, or otherwise used for this part is above the limit requirement in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under U.S. No part of this owner's guide. All Rights Reserved. English Please complete and retain for your receipt with this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for the remote control. Patent #'s: 5,956,674...
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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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... Internet radio, music services and your music library. • Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets. • Works with your existing Wi-Fi® network. • Free SoundTouch™ app for your computer, smartphone or tablet provides more powerful control. • Simply add additional systems at home, you're ready to system settings and information. • HDMI™ connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from Bose®...
... Internet radio, music services and your music library. • Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets. • Works with your existing Wi-Fi® network. • Free SoundTouch™ app for your computer, smartphone or tablet provides more powerful control. • Simply add additional systems at home, you're ready to system settings and information. • HDMI™ connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from Bose®...
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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 - 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.
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 - 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.
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...) outlet nearby. Sample system placement English - 9 Vibration can begin set up. SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately) • Place the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter within 3 ft. (1 m) of the shelf. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on top of the room. • Choose a stable and level surface. Rear speakers • Place the rear speakers toward the back...
...) outlet nearby. Sample system placement English - 9 Vibration can begin set up. SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately) • Place the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter within 3 ft. (1 m) of the shelf. Note: Do not connect the adapter to the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter's owner's guide for more information. Acoustimass® module • Stand the Acoustimass module on top of the room. • Choose a stable and level surface. Rear speakers • Place the rear speakers toward the back...
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Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. 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 rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. English - 13
Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. 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 rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. English - 13
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... source is non-HDMI compatible, use audio OUT for more information. Setting Up the Console TVs without an HDMI ARC connector If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, you may need to make a secondary connection to your TV owner's guide for your secondary connection. Tip: If your TV has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use different audio and video cables (see page 16). 1. For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable...
... source is non-HDMI compatible, use audio OUT for more information. Setting Up the Console TVs without an HDMI ARC connector If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, you may need to make a secondary connection to your TV owner's guide for your secondary connection. Tip: If your TV has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use different audio and video cables (see page 16). 1. For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable...
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... System menu (see page 26). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). You can use audio OUT. English Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Refer to power 1. Connecting the console to your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. Audio-only sources If your TV owner's guide...
... System menu (see page 26). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). You can use audio OUT. English Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 16 - Refer to power 1. Connecting the console to your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. Audio-only sources If your TV owner's guide...
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... TV input. You may need to change the language on page 29. 6. Press the appropriate source button. 5. Power on the remote control. 3. icon in the System menu if you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Press on the system. 2. Press . Tip: If your secondary source is connected to select your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on the console. 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Changing...
... TV input. You may need to change the language on page 29. 6. Press the appropriate source button. 5. Power on the remote control. 3. icon in the System menu if you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Press on the system. 2. Press . Tip: If your secondary source is connected to select your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on the console. 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Changing...
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... System Programming the universal remote control You can turn on/off CEC using the System menu (see page 26). Refer to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. Your source may need to use the remote to your source owner's guide for more information. You can use your source's system menu to enable CEC. CEC controls sources connected...
... System Programming the universal remote control You can turn on/off CEC using the System menu (see page 26). Refer to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. Your source may need to use the remote to your source owner's guide for more information. You can use your source's system menu to enable CEC. CEC controls sources connected...
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Locate the code for your source's brand in "Program the remote to control your settings. The settings menu appears. • Cable/satellite box: press Press and to navigate. . Press + on the volume button. 6. Note: Your source may not be compatible with universal remote controls. For example, to program your source. 2. Press + on the volume button to try another code. The programming guide appears. • DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player: press Press and to navigate. . to...
Locate the code for your source's brand in "Program the remote to control your settings. The settings menu appears. • Cable/satellite box: press Press and to navigate. . Press + on the volume button. 6. Note: Your source may not be compatible with universal remote controls. For example, to program your source. 2. Press + on the volume button to try another code. The programming guide appears. • DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player: press Press and to navigate. . to...
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..., displays a menu. Select a source connected to control. several times to select the TV input for the source you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can be programmed to the console and does not use CEC, follow this menu. For example, corresponds with . If you are using the System menu (see page 23). Press to the corresponding connector. The source powers...
..., displays a menu. Select a source connected to control. several times to select the TV input for the source you have a secondary DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player and connect it to the CBL-SAT connector, it can be programmed to the console and does not use CEC, follow this menu. For example, corresponds with . If you are using the System menu (see page 23). Press to the corresponding connector. The source powers...
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..., see "Troubleshooting" on /off and volume. Using the System Adjusting the volume On the remote control: • Press + to mute or unmute the audio. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on page 29. English - 25 Note: If you hear sound coming from your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or shortcuts on a teletext display. Function buttons The red, green...
..., see "Troubleshooting" on /off and volume. Using the System Adjusting the volume On the remote control: • Press + to mute or unmute the audio. Programming a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as power on page 29. English - 25 Note: If you hear sound coming from your cable/satellite box owner's guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or shortcuts on a teletext display. Function buttons The red, green...
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... and sound effects at low volume settings while providing full audio impact at high volume settings. Smart volume: Reduces the range of the console allows you to Headphones input and a cable is less noticeable. Adjusts the audio delay to audio track. 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 access the System menu and shows system information...
... and sound effects at low volume settings while providing full audio impact at high volume settings. Smart volume: Reduces the range of the console allows you to Headphones input and a cable is less noticeable. Adjusts the audio delay to audio track. 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 access the System menu and shows system information...
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... Acoustimass module's and console's power cords firmly into an AC (mains) outlet. • Use the remote control to power on your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel (if available). • Turn off your TV speakers (refer to your TV owner's guide). • Decrease your TV volume to its lowest setting. Sound is inconsistent or does not work • Match the + and - Ensure you have entered the correct code...
... Acoustimass module's and console's power cords firmly into an AC (mains) outlet. • Use the remote control to power on your TV labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel (if available). • Turn off your TV speakers (refer to your TV owner's guide). • Decrease your TV volume to its lowest setting. Sound is inconsistent or does not work • Match the + and - Ensure you have entered the correct code...
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... AC power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove all protective films from potential interference, such as a wireless router, cordless phone, television, microwave, etc. Care and Maintenance Problem Poor or distorted sound Intermittent sound What to the console, Pairing complete appears on the remote control. 3. Unplug the Acoustimass module. 2. Press on the display. 30 - If your source. • Factory reset the system...
... AC power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. After the Acoustimass module connects to do • Remove all protective films from potential interference, such as a wireless router, cordless phone, television, microwave, etc. Care and Maintenance Problem Poor or distorted sound Intermittent sound What to the console, Pairing complete appears on the remote control. 3. Unplug the Acoustimass module. 2. Press on the display. 30 - If your source. • Factory reset the system...
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... Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Press on the remote control If you are for service use only. Press 5. On the number keypad, enter 0140. Service connectors on the Acoustimass® module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the display. 3. Do not insert any cables into these connectors. After performing this procedure, your source button is in CEC mode. 1. Reset a source button on the remote control...
... Maintenance Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ® to the factory settings. Press on the remote control If you are for service use only. Press 5. On the number keypad, enter 0140. Service connectors on the Acoustimass® module The Service and Data connectors are experiencing problems with a source button on the display. 3. Do not insert any cables into these connectors. After performing this procedure, your source button is in CEC mode. 1. Reset a source button on the remote control...