Bose Lifestyle 520 Home Theater Operating Manual

Bose Lifestyle 520 Home Theater Operating Manual

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LIFESTYLE
535/525 series II
®
home entertainment systems
LIFESTYLE
235/135 series II
®
home entertainment systems
LIFESTYLE
520/510
®
home theater systems
Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d'utilisation

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  • Page 1 LIFESTYLE 535/525 series II ® home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE 235/135 series II ® home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE 520/510 ® home theater systems Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d’utilisation...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one 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 equipment.
  • Page 4 TiVo is a trademark of TiVo, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners. ©2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without written permission. 4 - English...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Welcome ......................System features ....................If you need help ....................Controls and Indicators Remote Control ....................Using the remote ..................Navigation controls ................... Playback controls ..................Information display (535/525/235/135 series II systems only) ..Remote glow button .................. MORE buttons ....................
  • Page 6 Contents Playing content from an iPod or iPhone (535/525/235/135 series II systems only) ............ 20 Using the front console inputs ............... Front USB input ..................Front Analog A/V input ................Front HDMI input ..................Changing the image view................. Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu..............
  • Page 7: Welcome

    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.
  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Remote Control Using the remote This advanced radio frequency remote works throughout the room. You do not need to aim it at the control console. SOURCE – Displays and selects Information Display – connected devices from the See page 10 source list on your TV TV Power –...
  • Page 9: Navigation Controls

    Controls and Indicators Navigation controls Page Up – Moves to previous page OK – Selects or confirms highlighted item GUIDE – Displays your set-top box or TV program guide, or Blu-ray MENU – Displays the menu Disc™ player popup menu for a connected device EXIT –...
  • Page 10: Information Display (535/525/235/135 Series Ii Systems Only)

    Controls and Indicators Information display (535/525/235/135 series II 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...
  • Page 11: More Buttons

    Controls and Indicators 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. Only 13 of the available buttons can be displayed.
  • Page 12 Controls and Indicators Button function definitions (continued) Allows you to enter a 3-digit number (Japan only). Displays the OPTIONS menu. See “Changing System Options” on page 23. Accesses the system menu for your set-top box. Access the Top Menu (or Title Menu) on Blu-ray Disc™...
  • Page 13: Control Console

    Solid green ..System is on and ready to use Amber....System is off or turning off, and when charging iPod or iPhone in the optional accessory dock (available from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a camcorder.
  • Page 14: Speaker Array (135 Series Ii Systems Only)

    ® 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 (Call Bose Customer Service) Acoustimass Module ®...
  • Page 15: Power On/Off Controls

    Power On/Off Controls Starting your system To start your system: Press the Power button on the remote or the console. In several seconds, the system status indicator on the console changes from blinking to solid green. The system is now ready to use. To start your system and go directly to the SOURCE menu: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control.
  • Page 16: Operating Your System Sources Selecting A Source

    Operating Your System Sources Selecting a source The SOURCE menu allows you to select your sources and connected devices. The menu can display a maximum of 10 selections. When there are more than 10 selections, an arrow appears either at the top or bottom of the menu telling you to scroll up or down to see the other items.
  • Page 17: Watching Tv

    Tune to a station. See “Tuning to a TV station,” below. To return to using other sources, press the TV Input button to first select system, then press the SOURCE button and select the input for the Bose ® another source. Tuning to a TV station You can tune to a TV station using any of the following methods: Enter the channel number on the keypad and press OK.
  • Page 18: Playing Audio/Video Devices

    Operating Your System Sources Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process, you may have connected a CD, DVD, DVR, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or other such device. These are typically connected to inputs 1-5. If you programmed the LIFESTYLE remote for the device, you can use the ®...
  • Page 19: Selecting The Radio (535, 525, 235 And 135 Series Ii Systems Only)

    Operating Your System Sources Selecting the radio (535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only) Press the SOURCE button. 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.
  • Page 20: Playing Content From An Ipod Or Iphone (535/525/235/135 Series Ii Systems Only)

    ® the 30-pin accessory dock (not included) available from Bose. Your iPod or iPhone menus and content appear on the left side of your screen as shown in the following example. The “Now Playing” track appears on the right.
  • Page 21: Using The Front Console Inputs

    Operating Your System Sources 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.
  • Page 22: Front Analog A/V Input

    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.
  • Page 23: Changing System Options

    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 the remote MORE button Press the left or right navigation button and highlight OPTIONS. Press the remote OK button to display the OPTIONS menu for the current source as shown in the following example.
  • Page 24 Changing System Options Option Available Settings On....... Displays RDS information on the remote (Not available Off ......No RDS information on the remote on 520 or 510 systems) Game Mode On ......Reduces video processing and delay Off ......Normal performance Audio Off.......
  • Page 25 3D source. Video Output then shows the automatically-set output resolution, and you can- not 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...
  • Page 26: Changing Your System Setup

    Changing Your System Setup UNIFY system overview ® The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you through the initial process of setting up and configuring your system. It helps you choose the right cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE remote to operate your connected devices. ®...
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    • (135 series II 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.
  • Page 28 Sound is impaired by Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how ® a loud hum or buzz, other electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted which may be electrical signals, and to obtain possible remedies.
  • Page 29: Resetting The System

    Select the device options and follow the onscreen commands instructions. Intermittent audio drop- Contact Bose Customer Service to request a composite video outs heard on coaxial cable that can be used for the coaxial digital audio connection. digital audio inputs...
  • Page 30: Performing A System Software Update

    Using the remote navigation buttons, select Update. 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. Contacting customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service.
  • Page 31: Cleaning

    See your product regis- ® tration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty. English - 31...
  • Page 32: Technical Information

    Care and Maintenance Technical information Remote control Frequency: 2.4 GHz Range: 33 ft (10 m) Control console power supply rating AC input: 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 1.0A (1,0A) DC output: 12V Max. Acoustimass module rating for LIFESTYLE 535, 525, 520, 510 and ®...
  • Page 33: Licensing Information

    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.
  • Page 34 ©2013 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM372636 Rev. 00...

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