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If any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use Physical setup phase: Placing the system it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer components and connecting them together. immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in Kit 4.
TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP 1. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your TV. Control console kit What you need for the following steps: From Kit 1 Power supply Control console...
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English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YSTEM ETUP 2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into an HDMI 3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable you are using INPUT connector on your TV.
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TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP 4. Plug one end of the audio input cable into the 5. Plug the power supply output cord into the control Acoustimass ® Module connector on the control console Power connector.
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English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YSTEM ETUP 1. Place the Acoustimass module on the floor at the same end of the room as the TV. Make sure there is a live AC outlet nearby. ®...
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TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP 4. Remove a power cord CAUTION: DO NOT from the power cord kit. ® stand the Acoustimass module on its front or 5. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC Power back end.
® cube speaker arrays Note: You can place system speakers on wall brackets or floor stands. To purchase these accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit www.Bose.com. (4) Left or right, front (1) Center front speaker or rear speaker ®...
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TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP 1. Place the center front speaker on a stable and level 2. Place one speaker to the left and one to the right of surface directly above or below the center of your the TV.
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English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YSTEM ETUP 3. Place the rear speakers toward the back of the 4. Locate the colored connectors on the bottom panel room behind the viewers at ear height (when of the Acoustimass module.
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TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP 6. Locate the speaker position markings on the free 7. Using the speaker position markings, run each ends of the speaker cables. cable out to its respective speaker as in the following setup example of a room.
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English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 YSTEM ETUP 8. Connect the speaker cable to the type of speaker 9. Put the Acoustimass ® module in its final position: you have. • Upright (BEST) or on either side (ALTERNATE). For Jewel Cube ®...
TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English YSTEM ETUP IMPORTANT! • Before you start, make sure your speakers and Acoustimass module are in their final positions. • Do not connect any devices to the control Interactive kit console at this time.
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Operating guide USB flash drive • Connect audio/video devices to the compatible (for system dock* updating only) control console. • Configure your Bose ® remote to control your *For LIFESTYLE ® V25 and V35 systems only. connected devices.
Bottom panel troubleshooting table in your system operating guide. Acoustimass module Contacting customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® Customer Service. See the address sheet included in Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly if Kit 4.
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Please save this guide for future reference. All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population.
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AFETY NFORMATION Applicable only for: ® • LIFESTYLE V25/V35 home entertainment systems ® • LIFESTYLE T10/T20 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, &...
Registering your product enables you to receive notifications of system software updates to keep your product performing optimally. It also allows us to send you information about new products and special offers from Bose. Please follow the instructions on your Product Registration Card to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights or your eligibility to obtain system software updates.
Numeric Keypad – Allows manual entry of channels and settings TV Input – Changes inputs on your TV *For system delivering sound to another room through Bose ® link OUT (not applicable to systems sold in Japan). 4 – English...
ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Navigation controls Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page MENU – Displays the menu GUIDE – Displays your set-top box for a connected device or TV program guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player popup menu INFO – Displays program EXIT –...
ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Information display (235/135 and V35/V25 systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Examples: Source identification Volume Cable Cable Radio tuner iPod iPod 90.9 - WBUR90.9 Album Operating prompt Hold number key to set preset Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons (and the display for 235/135 and V35/V25 systems).
ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Control Console Power light • Red.....System is off (Standby) • Blinking green ..System is starting • Steady green ..System is on and ready to use in the main room or other rooms • Amber....System off and charging iPod or iPhone Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a camcorder.
ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Speaker Array (135 systems only) Status Status indicator: Off ..........Speaker array and Acoustimass ® module are connected Slow blinking orange.....Speaker array is available to make a wireless connection Fast blinking orange......Speaker array is disconnected and trying to connect Solid red.........System error ®...
OWER FF CONTROLS Starting your system Press the power button on the remote or on the console to start your system. In several seconds, the power LED on the console changes from blinking to steady green. The system is now ready to use. You also can start the system in two other ways: Pressing the remote SOURCE button also starts your system and puts the SOURCE menu on your TV screen.
When listening to audio sources like iPod, the system will automatically enter Note: screensaver mode to prevent the risk of screen burn-in. Press any button on the Bose remote to restore the picture. To disable the screensaver, see “Changing system options” on page 18. ®...
Your TV may be receiving its program content through a set-top box or the tuner built into your TV. Note: Since most televisions come with an IR (infrared) remote, you may need to point the Bose ® remote at your TV to operate it.
Connect that system to the Bose link IN connector on the rear panel of the control console. To listen to the Bose link source, press the SOURCE button and select Bose link. Be sure to connect your Bose link device before attempting to select it. It will not appear in the SOURCE list until it is connected.
PERATING ONNECTED EVICES Playing an iPod or iPhone (235/135 or V35/V25 systems only) ® Your LIFESTYLE system can play audio and video from your iPod or iPhone. Be sure to dock your iPod before attempting to select it. It will not appear in the SOURCE list until you dock it.
PERATING ONNECTED EVICES Using the front console inputs The front of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMI input. These inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as A/V (Front), USB, and HDMI (Front) only when a device is connected. These inputs are provided for temporarily connecting devices such as digital cameras and video cameras.
You need to use the controls on the device itself or the remote that came with it. Front HDMI™ input You can use this input for devices that have an HDMI output. The Bose remote does not control a device connected to this input. You need to use the controls on the device itself or the remote that came with it.
ISTENING TO THE ADIO (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY Selecting the radio 1. Press the SOURCE button. 2. Keep pressing the SOURCE button to select FM or AM in the SOURCE list. Tuning to a station • Press (increase) or (decrease) to tune up or down the frequency band. •...
MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM PTIONS MORE buttons Press the MORE button to display additional button functions along the top of your TV screen for the current source. The functions that appear depend on the selected source. When there are more than 13 available button functions in the More display, an arrow appears either at the left or right end of the menu to indicate that there are available button functions that are not displayed.
MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM PTIONS Button function definitions (continued) Allows you to enter a 3-digit number (Japan only). Displays the OPTIONS menu. See “Changing system options,” below. Accesses Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue functions on Blu-ray Disc™ players, set-top boxes and Teletext. Accesses the system menu for your set-top box.
MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM PTIONS Cable Blu-ray Volume on TV Highlighted option Toggle volume display on TV Selected setting TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 4. Using the up/down ( ) navigation buttons, highlight the option you want to change.
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MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM PTIONS Option Available Settings Audio Off ......No change to audio track Compression Enhance Dialog .. Enhances sound output so you can hear movie dialogs more distinctly Smart Volume ..Reduces the range of volume levels in a movie soundtrack so the difference between extremely loud outbursts and soft sounds is less noticeable Audio Track...
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3D source. Video Output then shows the automatically-set output resolution, and you cannot change resolutions while a 3D source is playing ® Automatic Off Enabled ..The system, including the Bose link second zone, automatically turns itself off after four hours of inactivity (no user interaction) Disabled ..The system will not turn itself off automatically...
It helps you choose the right cables and inputs, and ® program the Bose remote to operate your connected devices. After completing the initial setup, you can use the UNIFY system at any time to change your system setup and configuration.
• Room codes – The speaker system and the remote in your other room must be set to the same room code. See the owner’s guide that came with the Bose link product for information on setting room codes.
Acoustimass module. • (135 systems only) Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly ® plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on the speaker array.
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® Sound is marred by a loud • Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other hum or buzz, which may electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, be electrical in nature and to obtain possible remedies.
2. Using the remote navigation buttons, select Update. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: To make sure your Bose remote is updated, hold the remote near the front of the control console while it is being updated. 26 – English...
ARE AND AINTENANCE Contacting customer service ® For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the address sheet included in the carton. Replacing the batteries Replace all four batteries when you notice a marked decrease in the range or response of your...
Return Authorization Number. 2. Label and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the Bose organization in your country. 3. Place any necessary Return Authorization Number prominently on the outside of the carton.
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To receive a copy of the source code for the open source software programs included in this product, please mail your written request to: Licensing Manager, Mailstop 6A2, Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168. Bose Corporation will distribute such source code to you on a disc for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling.
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