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CineMate
15/10
®

home theater system

Owner's Guide │ Guía del usuario │ Notice d'utilisation │Guia dos proprietários

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  • Page 1: Home Theater System

    CineMate 15/10 ® home theater system Owner's Guide │ Guía del usuario │ Notice d’utilisation │Guia dos proprietários...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. © 2014 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
  • Page 3 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • 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 equip- ment.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About your CineMate 15/10 home theater speaker system ........6 ® System Features ......................6 Setting up the System Step 1: Unpacking the system .................... 7 Step 2: Placing the system ....................8 Step 3: Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module.........
  • Page 5 10 system remote control ............. 26 ® Optional CineMate 15 system universal remote control ........26 ® Using a non-Bose remote control ..................26 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting ........................27 Replacing the remote batteries ..................29 CineMate 15 system remote ..................29 ®...
  • Page 6: Introduction About Your Cinemate

    Introduction About your CineMate 15/10 home theater ® speaker system The CineMate 15/10 system comes in two configurations: ® • The CineMate 15 system has a gloss finish, a metal grille and a programmable ® universal remote control. • The CineMate 10 system has a matte finish, a cloth grille and a remote control.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The System

    The appropriate power cord for your region is supplied. Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the ® carton. Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storing the system.
  • Page 8: Step 2: Placing The System

    Setting up the System Step 2: Placing the system For best sound quality, follow these guidelines: Placement guidelines Equipment Placement Instructions Acoustimass • Stand the module on its feet along the same wall as your TV or ® module along any other wall in the front third of the room. •...
  • Page 9: Step 4: Connecting The Soundbar To The Acoustimass ® Module

    Acoustimass module ® The soundbar’s speaker cable has two plugs. Hold the two plugs with the Bose logo facing up. Insert the left plug into the connector on the module. Insert the right plug into the connector on the module.
  • Page 10: Step 5: Choosing An Audio Cable

    Setting up the System Step 5: Choosing an audio cable Your system may come with several audio cables. Use only one audio cable. Note: You must connect the audio cable through your TV Audio OUT connector panel. On the back of your TV, locate the TV Audio OUT connector panel. Choose only one audio cable Remove Optical (digital audio)
  • Page 11: Step 6: Connecting The Audio Cable To Your Tv

    Setting up the System Step 6: Connecting the audio cable to your TV Plug one end of the audio cable into the correct TV Audio OUT connector. Caution: If you are using an optical cable, remove the caps from both ends of the cable.
  • Page 12: Step 7: Connecting The Audio Cable To The Soundbar

    Setting up the System Step 7: Connecting the audio cable to the soundbar Plug the other end of the audio cable into the corresponding connector on the soundbar. Remove Caution: If using an optical cable, see page 13 for important instructions. 12 - English...
  • Page 13: Important Instructions For Optical Cable Connections

    Important instructions for optical cable connections Remove the protective cap from both ends of the cable. Hold the optical cable’s plug with the Bose logo facing down. Align the plug with the connector on the soundbar and insert the plug carefully.
  • Page 14: Step 8: Connecting The System To Power

    Setting up the System Step 8: Connecting the system to power Insert the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module. ® Insert the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet. Step 9: Powering off your TV speakers To enjoy the full benefit of hearing TV audio through the CineMate 15/10 system, ®...
  • Page 15: Step 10: Checking For Sound

    Setting up the system Step 10: Checking for sound Power on your TV. Press on the remote. Make sure the status indicator is solid white. Status indicator Check if sound is coming from the soundbar. Note: To confirm your TV speakers are powered off, see page 14. If you do not hear sound from the CineMate 15/10 system, see ®...
  • Page 16: Using Alternate Connections

    Using Alternate Connections Alternate connections You may need to use an alternate connection: • If your TV does not have any audio output connections or does not deliver the audio to the CineMate 15/10 system. See “Connecting the system to a ®...
  • Page 17: Connecting The System To A Tv Headphones Output Connector

    Using Alternate Connections Connecting the system to a TV headphones output connector If your TV only has a headphones connector, you need a dual RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided) to connect to the CineMate 15/10 system. ® Insert the stereo plug into your TV’s headphones connector.
  • Page 18: Connecting The System To Two Devices

    Using Alternate Connections Connecting the system to two devices If you have a device such as a DVD player or game system connected to your TV and you do not hear the device’s audio coming from the CineMate 15/10 system, ®...
  • Page 19 Using Alternate Connections Option B This figure shows two device connections using a coaxial cable and analog cable. Use only one audio cable for each device Audio OUT Audio OUT TV or Cable/Satellite box DVD player or Game Audio IN CineMate home theater system ®...
  • Page 20: Using The System

    Using the system Powering on the system Press on the remote. The system powers off after one hour of inactivity. See “Using the Auto-sleep feature”. Using the Auto-sleep feature When the CineMate 15/10 system is powered on but not playing audio, the ®...
  • Page 21: Getting System Information

    Using the System Getting system information The status indicator on the front of the soundbar provides information on system activity. Indicator activity System state Steady blinking Mute Blinks once Command received from remote Blinks twice System volume has reached the maximum or minimum limit Blinks three times Auto-sleep feature disabled/enabled (see page 20) Blinks 10 times, and...
  • Page 22: 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 Powers on/off the Selects a source Bose system ® connected to your TV Powers on/off a...
  • Page 23: Programming The Cinemate ® 15 System Universal Remote

    Using the System Programming the CineMate 15 system ® universal remote You can program the universal remote to control your TV, DVD, Blu-ray Disc ™ player, cable/satellite box, game system or DVR. Programming your remote to control your source Power on your source. Locate the code for your source’s brand in the Universal Remote Device Codes book (provided).
  • Page 24: Customizing The Power Button

    Using the System Customizing the power button You can customize the (power button) on your remote to power on/off your CineMate 15 system, TV and cable/satellite box simultaneously. ® Program your remote to control your TV and cable/satellite box (see page 23).
  • Page 25: Controlling The Volume

    Using the System Controlling the volume On the remote: • Press + to increase the volume. • Press – to decrease the volume. • Press to mute or unmute the audio. Note: To confirm your TV speakers are powered off, see page 14. Function buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with the color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions.
  • Page 26: Using The Cinemate ® 10 System Remote Control

    10 system and can be ® programmed to control your TV as well as other sources (such as a cable/satellite box). Contact Bose Corporation or your local dealer for more information. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Using a non-Bose remote control You can program a non-Bose remote control, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to control the system.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do No power • Unplug the module’s power cord from the AC (mains) outlet for one minute. • Secure the module’s power cord. • Reconnect the module’s power cord firmly into an AC (mains) outlet.
  • Page 28 Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Sound is coming from • Power off your TV speakers (see page 14). your TV • Decrease your TV volume to its lowest setting. Cable/satellite box and • Make sure you have successfully customized the power button TV are out of sync with (see page 24).
  • Page 29: Replacing The Remote Batteries

    Care and Maintenance Replacing the remote batteries CineMate 15 system remote ® Replace both batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Use Alkaline batteries. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Remove both batteries.
  • Page 30: Cleaning

    • The soundbar grille requires no special care, although you may carefully vacuum it with a brush attachment, if necessary. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your CineMate 15/10 system is covered by a limited warranty.
  • Page 31 Care and Maintenance English - 31...
  • Page 32 ©2014 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM715326 Rev. 02...

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