Page 2 - Important Safety Information
2 - English Important Safety Information Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference. 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 su...
Page 5 - Contents
English - 5 Contents Introduction About your CineMate ® 220 home theater system ......................................................... 7 System Features ........................................................................................................... 7Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ®...
Page 6 - Using the System; Getting System Information from the Display
6 - English Using the System Remote control buttons ...................................................................................................... 20Programming the universal remote control ................................................................... 21 Consumer Electronics Control .....
Page 7 - System Features; Key Benefits; Introduction
English - 7 About your CineMate ® 220 home theater system The CineMate ® 220 system delivers spacious, detailed sound from two small Gemstone ® speakers for consistent audio performance regardless of content, source, or room layout. System Features • Advanced Bose audio processing provides natural a...
Page 8 - Unpacking the system
8 - English Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Acoustimass ® module Console Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI ™ cable ADAPTiQ ® headset Rubber feet Right speaker cable Left speaker cable (2) Speakers Universal remote contr...
Page 9 - Placement guidelines; Sample system placement
English - 9 Placement guidelines To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment away from the system. Place the system outside of and away from metal cabinets, away from other audio/video components and away from direct heat sources. Acoustimass ® module • Stand the module on its rubb...
Page 10 - Setting Up the Acoustimass
10 - English Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect your floor. 1. Turn the Acoustimass module upside down onto a soft surface to protect it from being damaged. 2. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Acoustimass module....
Page 12 - Connecting the left speaker; Setting Up the Speakers
12 - English Connecting the left speaker 1. Insert the left speaker cable’s LEFT plug into the left speaker. 2. Insert the other end of the left speaker cable into the 6-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. Setting Up the Speakers
Page 13 - Connecting the right speaker; Wall mounting the speakers
English - 13 Connecting the right speaker 1. Insert the right speaker cable’s RIGHT plug into the right speaker. 2. Insert the other end of the right speaker cable into the 4-pin Speaker Connections connector on the console. Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on a wall or floor st...
Page 14 - Setting Up the Console
14 - English Connecting the console to your TV’s HDMI™ ARC connector Use the Bose ® HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV. 1. Disconnect your HDMI-connected sources, such as a cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc ™ player or game system, from your TV. 2. Insert one end of the Bose ® HDMI ...
Page 15 - TVs without an HDMITM ARC connector; Use a secondary connection in the following configurations; Connecting the console to other sources
English - 15 TVs without an HDMI™ ARC connector If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector, you may need to make a secondary connection to the console with an optical, coaxial or analog stereo audio cable. Without this secondary connection, you may not hear audio from the Bose ® system. Use a se...
Page 16 - Connecting the console to power; Setting up the Console
16 - English Connecting to non-HDMI™ compatible sources If your source is non-HDMI compatible, connect it to your TV using audio and video cables (available separately). Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information. Tip: If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use audio OUT . Au...
Page 17 - Installing the remote control’s batteries; Powering on the system; Starting Up the System
English - 17 Installing the remote control’s batteries 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert the two provided AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide the batt...
Page 18 - Finishing Setup; Checking for sound
18 - English Finishing Setup Checking for sound 1. Power on your TV. 2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other secondary source, power on this source. Tip: If your secondary source is connected to your TV, select the appropriate TV input. You may need to use a different remote. 3. Power on ...
Page 20 - Remote control buttons
20 - English Using the System 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. Navigation pad Source selection Lists recorded DVR pr...
Page 21 - Programming the universal remote control; Consumer Electronics Control
English - 21 Using the System Programming the universal remote control You can use the remote to control your TV, cable/satellite box, DVD or Blu-ray Disc ™ player, game system, DVR or other auxiliary source. Consumer Electronics Control The system supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC). CEC al...
Page 22 - Test your HDMITM-connected sources for CEC
22 - English Test your HDMI™-connected sources for CEC Test each of your sources for CEC using the remote control. Note: Your HDMI-connected source may not support CEC. Refer to your source owner’s guide for more information. 1. Power off the Bose ® system. 2. Prepare your source:• If you are testin...
Page 23 - Program the remote to control your source; If your source does not respond
English - 23 Program the remote to control your source If your source does not support CEC, you can program the remote to control your source. 1. Power on your source. 2. Locate the code for your source’s brand in the Universal Remote Device Codes book (provided). 3. On the remote control, press and...
Page 24 - Source selection; Universal source buttons and
24 - English Source selection You can switch between sources by pressing the appropriate source button on the remote control. Before you begin, program the remote to control your source (see page 23). Select a source connected to the Bose ® system If your source is connected to the console and does ...
Page 25 - Adjusting the volume; Function buttons; Programming a non-Bose remote control
English - 25 Adjusting the volume On the remote control:• Press + to increase the volume. • Press – to decrease the volume. • Press to mute or unmute the audio. Note: If you hear sound coming from your TV, see “Troubleshooting” on page 29. Function buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on ...
Page 26 - Understanding messages on the display; Using the System menu
26 - English Getting System Information from the Display Understanding messages on the display The display on the front of the console allows you to access the System menu and shows system information and icons. Using the System menu Use the System menu to adjust audio levels, turn on/off features (...
Page 28 - Error messages; Acoustimass module status indicator
28 - English Getting System Information from the Display Error messages Display System state ERROR Cannot find Acoustimass The Acoustimass ® module is not connected to the console. <SOURCE> No signal The source is not connected to the console, or the source is connected to the console and powe...
Page 29 - Care and Maintenance; Troubleshooting
English - 29 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do No power • Secure the Acoustimass ® module’s and console’s power cords. • Reconnect the Acoustimass module’s and console’s power cords firmly into an AC (mains) outlet. • Use the remote control to power on the system.• Factory rese...
Page 31 - Factory reset the system; Reset a source button on the remote control
English - 31 Factory reset the system To troubleshoot problems, reset the System menu and ADAPTiQ ® to the factory settings. 1. Press on the remote control. 2. Press until 16 FACTORY RESET appears on the display. 3. Press 5 . The system resets. 4. Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration (see page 19). Res...
Page 32 - Cleaning; Customer service; Limited warranty
32 - English Care and Maintenance Cleaning • Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth.• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Customer...