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..., on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in -wall installation. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. The exclamation point within the...
..., on boats. • The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in -wall installation. Bose Corporation hereby declares that may be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 2 - It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. The exclamation point within the...
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... health and the environment. Unplug this apparatus near any way: such as power supply or cord is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
... health and the environment. Unplug this apparatus near any way: such as power supply or cord is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and...
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...DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for the remote ...974,380 and 6,487,535 & other countries. English All Rights Reserved. HDMI is a registered mark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of DTS, Inc. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. X:...
...DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be found on the Acoustimass® module's connector panel and on the packaging for the remote ...974,380 and 6,487,535 & other countries. English All Rights Reserved. HDMI is a registered mark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of DTS, Inc. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. X:...
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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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... right solution for consistent audio performance regardless of content, source or room layout. Introduction About your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from small, high-performance speakers for any room. Key Benefits •...-Fi® at any time for a multi-room listening experience. • Wide selection of Bose audio systems lets you want. Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you 're ready to Internet radio, music services and your...
... right solution for consistent audio performance regardless of content, source or room layout. Introduction About your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from small, high-performance speakers for any room. Key Benefits •...-Fi® at any time for a multi-room listening experience. • Wide selection of Bose audio systems lets you want. Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you 're ready to Internet radio, music services and your...
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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. English Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it.
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. English Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it.
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... 3 ft. (1 m) of the TV, if possible. • If placing the speakers in the front third of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you at the front edge of the shelf. Sample system placement English - 9 Console • Place the console near your TV, or...directly above or below your console. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Rear speakers • Place the rear speakers toward the back of your TV. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on ...
... 3 ft. (1 m) of the TV, if possible. • If placing the speakers in the front third of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you at the front edge of the shelf. Sample system placement English - 9 Console • Place the console near your TV, or...directly above or below your console. • Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Rear speakers • Place the rear speakers toward the back of your TV. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on ...
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Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect it from being damaged. 2. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Attach the rubber feet to the ...
Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or top when in place. 10 - Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect it from being damaged. 2. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Attach the rubber feet to the ...
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Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11 Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2.
Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11 Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2.
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Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the center speaker. 3. Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the left speaker. 2. Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - English Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1. Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the right speaker. 4.
Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the center speaker. 3. Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the left speaker. 2. Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - English Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1. Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the right speaker. 4.
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Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. English - 13 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 RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1.
Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. English - 13 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 RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1.
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... connector, see page 15. 14 - Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the TV connector on the console. 3. Insert the other end of the Bose® HDMI cable into your TV's HDMI connector. If your TV. 2. Note: Use 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's HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available. English
... connector, see page 15. 14 - Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the TV connector on the console. 3. Insert the other end of the Bose® HDMI cable into your TV's HDMI connector. If your TV. 2. Note: Use 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's HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel if available. English
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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. Setting Up the Console TVs without an HDMI ARC connector If your source's HDMI (OUT) connector. 2.
... 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. Setting Up the Console TVs without an HDMI ARC connector If your source's HDMI (OUT) connector. 2.
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Audio-only sources If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to power 1. You can use audio OUT. Connecting the console to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. 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 using the System menu (see page 26). Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical...
Audio-only sources If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to power 1. You can use audio OUT. Connecting the console to the console's optical, coaxial or analog connector. 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 using the System menu (see page 26). Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console. 2. Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical...
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Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on. Match the + and - You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). The display defaults to your last used source. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. symbols on . The console powers on the batteries with the + and - markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the remote. English - 17 Starting Up the ...
Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on. Match the + and - You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). The display defaults to your last used source. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. symbols on . The console powers on the batteries with the + and - markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the remote. English - 17 Starting Up the ...
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You may need to select your language. 5. Power on the system. 2. Check if sound is coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Power on the system. 4. Press and to use a different remote. 3. If you do not hear sound from the TV ... - Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on your TV, select the appropriate TV input. icon in the System menu if you hear sound coming from the Bose® speakers. Power on the display. 4. Check that no sound is connected to change the language on this source.
You may need to select your language. 5. Power on the system. 2. Check if sound is coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Power on the system. 4. Press and to use a different remote. 3. If you do not hear sound from the TV ... - Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on your TV, select the appropriate TV input. icon in the System menu if you hear sound coming from the Bose® speakers. Power on the display. 4. Check that no sound is connected to change the language on this source.
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Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the remote control. 4. Press on the console. 3. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to the acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on your room to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Press . 6. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on the display. 5. English - 19 ...
Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the remote control. 4. Press on the console. 3. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to the acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on your room to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Press . 6. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on the display. 5. English - 19 ...
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Source selection Selects a source connected 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...
Source selection Selects a source connected 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...
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Your source may need to use the remote to control your source's system menu to it with a different name. CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. English - 21 Refer to your 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. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to enable CEC. ...
Your source may need to use the remote to control your source's system menu to it with a different name. CEC allows you to the console's HDMI connectors. CEC controls sources connected to control multiple HDMI-connected sources without programming the remote. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. English - 21 Refer to your 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. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to enable CEC. ...