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... located 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 - NOTES: • The product label is used indoors. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones...
... located 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 - NOTES: • The product label is used indoors. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones...
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.... Keep these instructions. 2. These limits are designed to Part 15 of time. 12. However, there is damaged; English - 3 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this product is 32ºF (0ºC) to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
.... Keep these instructions. 2. These limits are designed to Part 15 of time. 12. However, there is damaged; English - 3 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this product is 32ºF (0ºC) to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
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... in SJ/T 11363-2006. English DTS, the DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Important Safety Information Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic... used without prior written permission. 4 - All Rights Reserved. and other worldwide patents issued & pending. HDMI is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation.
... in SJ/T 11363-2006. English DTS, the DTS Symbol and DTS + the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Important Safety Information Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic... used without prior written permission. 4 - All Rights Reserved. and other worldwide patents issued & pending. HDMI is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ©2014 Bose Corporation.
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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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... Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introducing SoundTouch™ from small, high-performance speakers for consistent audio performance regardless of Bose audio systems lets you choose the right solution for your computer, smartphone or...Electronics Control (CEC). • Programmable universal remote can control your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you want. Introduction About your TV, cable/...
... Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. Introducing SoundTouch™ from small, high-performance speakers for consistent audio performance regardless of Bose audio systems lets you choose the right solution for your computer, smartphone or...Electronics Control (CEC). • Programmable universal remote can control your CineMate® 520 home theater system The CineMate 520 system delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from Bose® With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you want. Introduction About your TV, cable/...
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Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. English Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. 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. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 -
Introduction Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are supplied. English Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. 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. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. 8 -
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... one speaker to move, particularly on a stable and level surface directly above or below your TV. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure ...to the right of the TV. • Keep each speaker within 1−6 ft. (.3−1.8 m) of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you at the front edge of and away from metal cabinets, away from other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources.
... one speaker to move, particularly on a stable and level surface directly above or below your TV. Refer to the console until prompted by the SoundTouch™ app. Center speaker • Place the center speaker on smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood. • Make sure ...to the right of the TV. • Keep each speaker within 1−6 ft. (.3−1.8 m) of the console. • If you have the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter, you at the front edge of and away from metal cabinets, away from other wireless equipment away from direct heat sources.
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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. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end,...
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. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect your floor. 1. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left in use. 4. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of Acoustimass module 3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet. English Rubber foot Bottom of the Acoustimass module. Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end,...
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Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11
Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1. English - 11
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Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the right speaker. 4. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1. Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the left speaker. 2. English Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the center speaker. 3.
Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the right speaker. 4. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the front speakers 1. Insert the front speaker cable's R plug into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. 12 - Insert the front speaker cable's C plug into the left speaker. 2. English Insert the front speaker cable's L plug into the center speaker. 3.
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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. English - 13 Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2.
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. English - 13 Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on the console. Insert the other hardware to mount the speakers. Setting Up the Speakers Connecting the rear speakers 1. Insert the rear speaker cable's LR plug into the right rear speaker. 3. Insert the rear speaker cable's RR plug into the left rear speaker. 2.
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... the TV connector on the console. 3. Note: Use your TV. 2. 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 does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 15. 14 - If your TV. 1. English...
... the TV connector on the console. 3. Note: Use your TV. 2. 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 does not have an HDMI ARC connector, see page 15. 14 - If your TV. 1. English...
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... may need to make a secondary connection to the appropriate HDMI connector on the console. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system.
... may need to make a secondary connection to the appropriate HDMI connector on the console. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose® system.
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Tip: If your TV using the System menu (see page 26). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). Setting up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). You can use audio OUT. Refer to your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to power 1. Audio-only sources If your TV owner's guide for the appropriate source. ...
Tip: If your TV using the System menu (see page 26). You can access these settings using audio and video cables (available separately). Setting up the Console Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use an optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately). You can use audio OUT. Refer to your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to power 1. Audio-only sources If your TV owner's guide for the appropriate source. ...
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Match the + and - The display defaults to your last used source. symbols on . The console powers on the remote. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on the batteries with the + and - Powering on the system Press on . Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of inactivity. English - 17 Starting Up the...
Match the + and - The display defaults to your last used source. symbols on . The console powers on the remote. Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of the remote control. 2. You can disable AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26). markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Otherwise, the display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on the batteries with the + and - Powering on the system Press on . Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of inactivity. English - 17 Starting Up the...
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You may need to change the language on the console. 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Check that no sound is connected to select your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on the system. 2. icon in the System menu if you ... the TV speakers. Note: If you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Power on the display. 4. Note: If you hear sound coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on this source. Power on page 29. 6. Press the appropriate source button. 5. Press and to your TV. 2. Press .
You may need to change the language on the console. 1. Check if sound is coming from the Bose® speakers. Check that no sound is connected to select your TV speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on the system. 2. icon in the System menu if you ... the TV speakers. Note: If you do not hear sound from your language. 5. Power on the display. 4. Note: If you hear sound coming from the Bose speakers, see "Troubleshooting" on this source. Power on page 29. 6. Press the appropriate source button. 5. Press and to your TV. 2. Press .
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To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Press on the display. 5. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the remote control. 4. English - 19 During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the headset measures the sound characteristics of your head. Press until the system completes the process. 7. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Finishing Setup ...
To perform an audio calibration, you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to determine optimal sound quality. 2. Press on the display. 5. Follow the voice prompts until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the remote control. 4. English - 19 During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the headset measures the sound characteristics of your head. Press until the system completes the process. 7. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place. Note: If you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet. 1. Finishing Setup ...
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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...
...) 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...
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You can use your source's system menu to enable CEC. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). English - 21 Your source may need to use the remote to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. CEC controls sources connected to it with a different name. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. CEC allows you ...
You can use your source's system menu to enable CEC. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). English - 21 Your source may need to use the remote to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. Tip: You may support CEC, but refer to the console's HDMI connectors. CEC controls sources connected to it with a different name. Refer to your source owner's guide for more information. CEC allows you ...