Home entertainment systems with the vs-2 video enhancer (82 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bose Lifestyle Soundtouch 535
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Operating Guide • • • • Lifestyle 135 series IV ®...
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TiVo is a trademark of TiVo, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners. SoundTouch and the wireless note design are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance ®...
Contents About Your Lifestyle SoundTouch System ® ® System benefits ..................Hardware features..................® SoundTouch app ..................Remote Control Using the remote ....................Function buttons ....................Display ......................... Remote glow button ..................To adjust the illumination level of the display: ........MORE Buttons Activating a MORE button ................
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Contents Bluetooth ® Using Bluetooth wireless technology ............® Using the Bluetooth source ..............Using the Radio Selecting the radio .................... Tuning to a station .................... Setting a preset station ................... Recalling a preset station ................. Deleting a preset station ................Optional radio tuner settings ................
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Contents System Status Indicators Control console ....................23 ® Lifestyle SoundTouch 135 systems ............® Soundbar ..................... Acoustimass Module ................® Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting ....................Resetting the system ................28 Pairing the remote with the console ............28 Performing a system software update ..........28 Replacing the remote control’...
® • Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room listening experience. • Wide selection of Bose audio systems lets you choose the right solution for any room. Hardware features and Bluetooth •...
This advanced RF remote works throughout the room without aiming it at the control console. Display (see page 8) Provides access to connected sources Powers on/off your Powers on/off your TV Bose system ® Function buttons (see page 8) Teletext mode Activates Internet access on third-party devices...
Remote Control 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. • Cable/satellite box functions: refer to your cable/satellite box owner’s guide. • Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or shortcuts on a teletext display.
MORE Buttons Activating a MORE button Press to display additional buttons applicable to the current source on your TV screen. Buttons to the left Buttons to the right Press Press to highlight the function. Press OK. Common MORE buttons Not all buttons are available for all sources. Powers device on/off.
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MORE Buttons A, B, C or D functions in an interactive program guide. Xbox functions. ® Data broadcast on a tuner device (Japan). PlayStation functions. ® Selects different types of video broadcast (EU). Like/Dislike content playing, such as a TiVo program.
Starting Up the System Powering on the system Press Power ( ) on the remote or the console. The system indicator on the console changes from blinking to solid green. The system is ready to use. Note: The system operates in a power-saving mode when it is off to keep energy consumption low, so it may take several seconds to start.
Screensaver mode When listening to audio sources, the system automatically enters 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 “OPTIONS menu” on page...
Press GUIDE. Use the navigation, page up/down and OK buttons to select a station from the program guide. Note: Since most televisions come with an IR (infrared) remote, you may need to point the Bose remote at your TV to operate it. English - 13...
Using SoundTouch ® Accessing SoundTouch ® You can access SoundTouch through the SoundTouch app or through the ® ® SOURCE menu on your system. Using the SoundTouch ® The SoundTouch app is a software application that offers full control of ®...
Bluetooth ® Using Bluetooth wireless technology ® Bluetooth wireless technology enables you to stream music from Bluetooth ® smartphones, tablets, computers or other audio devices to your SoundTouch ™ system. You can access Bluetooth wireless technology through the SoundTouch ® app or through the SOURCE menu on your system.
Using the Radio Selecting the radio Press Select FM or AM in the SOURCE menu. Tuning to a station • Press to tune up or down the frequency band. • Press to find the next/previous strong station. Setting a preset station The built-in radio tuner can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM preset stations.
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.
Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on which source is currently selected. Press on your remote. Highlight Press OK to display the OPTIONS menu for the current source. Speakers Power Down Screensaver...
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Changing System Options Option Available Settings Audio Off: No change to audio track Compression Enhance Dialog: (Default) Enhances sound output to hear movie dialogs more distinctly Smart Volume: Reduces the range of volume levels in a movie soundtrack so differences between loud and soft sounds are less noticeable Track 1: (Default) Selects track 1 from external audio stream Audio Track Track 2: Selects track 2 from external audio stream...
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Changing System Options Option Available Settings Stereo (2): Activates only front left and right speakers Speakers (Lifestyle ® Front (3): Activates only front left, center and right speakers SoundTouch ® 535/525 Surround (5): (Default) Activates all front and rear speakers systems) On: (Default) Enables the system to display the volume level meter and Volume on...
ADAPTiQ. TV setup After your TV is connected to the console: • Program the Bose remote to control your TV. • Manually enter remote control IR device codes. • Replace your TV. • Add, change or remove the TV audio connection.
Changing Your System Setup Changing the image view Press to display a menu of video formatting choices. Continue to press this button to highlight your choice. Note: The image view cannot be changed when watching 3D video. Normal Leaves original video image unchanged. Auto-wide Fills width of the screen without cropping any content.
System Status Indicators Control console 1 System Status indicator System is off Network standby Blinking green System starting Solid green System powered on Amber System is powering off 2 Front A/V inputs Temporarily connect an audio/video device such as a camcorder. 3 Headphones output Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug.
® Status Indicator activity Acoustimass module state Solid amber Connected to the soundbar. Blinking amber Disconnected from the soundbar. Slow blinking amber Available to make a wireless connection to the soundbar. System error (call Bose customer service). 24 - English...
• Connect audio input cable firmly into the Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console and the other end into the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. • (135 series IV systems) Connect the audio input cable firmly into the Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console and the other end into the Audio In connector on the soundbar.
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Intermittent audio Contact Bose customer service to request a composite video cable for dropouts heard the coaxial digital audio connection. on coaxial digital audio inputs 26 - English...
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® “Bluetooth ” does ® • Ensure the Bose link cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter not appear in the and the control console. SOURCE menu • Ensure the USB cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter and the control console.
Press Setup on the control console to display the UNIFY menu. ® Select Update. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: When performing an update, place your Bose remote near the front of the control console to ensure it is also up to date. 28 - English...
Care and Maintenance Replacing the remote control’s batteries Replace all four batteries when you notice a marked decrease in the range or response of your remote control or when you see the low battery icon on the remote display. Low battery Cable iPod 3:20...
Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights. The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and New Zealand. See our website at www.bose.com.au/warranty or www.bose.co.nz/warranty for details of the Australia and New Zealand warranty. Technical information Remote control Frequency: 2.4 GHz...
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Appendix: Source Remote Control Functions Function definitions The remote has specific controls for audio/video devices and digital photos. Remote Audio/video device Digital photos button MENU Device menu (if available) or system Up one folder level, or exit slideshow setup menu and return to browsing folders GUIDE Blu-ray Disc player pop-up menu...