Page 2 - ii; English; AFETY; Please read this guide; Batteries
ii English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 S AFETY I NFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. They will help you set up and use your system properly so you can enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future r...
Page 3 - YSTEM; Welcome; Physical setup phase:; Unpacking
1 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 S YSTEM S ETUP Welcome Thank you for choosing a Bose ® LIFESTYLE ® system for your home. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your new system. There are two phases to the set...
Page 4 - Control console kit; What you need for the following steps:; Control console; From Kit 1
2 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 Control console kit What you need for the following steps: 1. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your TV. Note: Until your system is completely installed, it may be helpful to keep the control console positioned...
Page 5 - on the control console.
3 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into an HDMI INPUT connector on your TV. If an HDMI cable is already connected to an HDMI input on your TV, you can use this one. Just disconnect the other end. 3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cabl...
Page 6 - Plug one end of the audio input cable into the; Acoustimass; connector on the control; Make sure you push the plug in as far as; Power
4 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 4. Plug one end of the audio input cable into the Acoustimass ® Module connector on the control console. Make sure the flat surface with the arrow on the plug faces up. Leave the other end of the cable on the floor. You will be asked...
Page 7 - Acoustimass module; From Kit 2
5 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 Acoustimass ® module kit What you need for the following steps: 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. 2. Lay the module on its side and locate ...
Page 8 - DO NOT; connector on the Acoustimass; AC Power; connector on the Acoustimass module.; Media Center
6 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 CAUTION: DO NOT stand the Acoustimass ® module on its front or back end. 3. Plug the free end of the audio input cable into the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. Make sure the flat surface with the arrow faces the fro...
Page 9 - Speaker kit
7 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 Speaker kit What you need for the following steps: From Kit 3: System speakers(one set of the three types shown) Note: You can place system speakers on wall brackets or floor stands. To purchase these accessories, contact your local ...
Page 10 - • Keep each speaker within 3 ft (1 m) of the TV
8 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 1. Place the center front speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or below the center of your TV screen as in the following example. 2. Place one speaker to the left and one to the right of the TV. • Keep each speaker wi...
Page 11 - will reach from the speakers to the Acoustimass; Colored connectors
9 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 3. Place the rear speakers toward the back of the room behind the viewers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible. • Make sure the 50 ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables will reach from the speakers to the Acoustimass ® module...
Page 13 - Put the Acoustimass; For Jewel Cube; ALTERNATE
11 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 8. Connect the speaker cable to the type of speaker you have. 9. Put the Acoustimass ® module in its final position: • Upright (BEST) or on either side (ALTERNATE). • With the front opening facing into the room. • At least 18 in (45...
Page 14 - Interactive kit; intelligent integration system.; • Before you start, make sure your speakers and; Slide the battery cover back into place.; ADAPTiQ; From Kit 4; Battery compartment cover
12 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 Interactive kit What you need for the following steps: Congratulations! At this point you have set up the control console, the Acoustimass ® module, and the speakers. You are now ready to turn on your system and enter the interactiv...
Page 15 - Other Kit 4 items; Stereo audio cable
13 S YSTEM S ETUP TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 English TAB 3 TAB 2 4. Press the power button ( ) on the control console to turn on your system. Because the system is in a low power state when in standby, it takes several seconds to start. When the power light changes from blinking to steady green, ...
Page 16 - Applying rubber feet; When placing the Acoustimass; If you have setup problems; For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose; Bottom panel; Applicable only for LIFESTYLE
14 S YSTEM S ETUP English TAB 6 TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 3 TAB 5 TAB 2 TAB 4 Applying rubber feet When placing the Acoustimass ® module on bare floors, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the module for greater stability and to protect your floor. Vibration can cause speakers to move, pa...
Page 18 - Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d’utilisation
L IFESTYLE ® 235/135 H OME E NTERTAINMENT S YSTEMS L IFESTYLE ® V35/V25 H OME E NTERTAINMENT S YSTEMS L IFESTYLE ® T20/T10 H OME T HEATER S YSTEMS Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d’utilisation 2012 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAM348139 Rev 00 L IFES TYL E ® ...
Page 21 - Please complete and retain for your records:; LIFESTYLE
iv – English 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, & DTS and ...
Page 23 - MORE B; UNIFY
2 – English MORE B UTTONS AND S YSTEM O PTIONS 17 MORE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Activating a MORE button function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Button function definitions . . . . ....
Page 24 - NTRODUCTION; If you need help; IMPORTANT! – Please register your product right away!
English – 3 I NTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for choosing a Bose ® LIFESTYLE ® system for your home. This elegant and easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video. By now you should have successfully set up your system using the UNIFY ® intelligent integration system and ...
Page 25 - ONTROLS; Remote Control; Using the remote; aim it at the control console.
4 – English C ONTROLS AND I NDICATORS 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. *For system delivering sound to another room through Bose ® link OUT (not applicable to systems sold in Japan). The ...
Page 26 - Navigation controls; navigation and playback controls with selected sources.; Playback controls
English – 5 C ONTROLS AND I NDICATORS Navigation controls Note: See “Operating Your Connected Devices” on page 10 for more details on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources. Playback controls Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page MENU – Displays the menu for a connected de...
Page 27 - The display provides operating and system status information.; Remote glow button; Glow button; To adjust the illumination level:; If the currently selected source is AM or FM, switch
6 – English C ONTROLS AND I NDICATORS Information display (235/135 and V35/V25 systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Examples: Remote glow button Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons (and the display for 235/135 and V...
Page 28 - Control Console; Source
English – 7 C ONTROLS AND I 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 ...
Page 30 - OWER; Starting your system; You also can start the system in two other ways:; Turning on your TV; Setup
English – 9 P OWER O N /O 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 w...
Page 31 - Selecting a connected device; To disable the screensaver, see “Changing system options” on page 18.
10 – English O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D EVICES Selecting a connected device The SOURCE menu allows you to select your connected devices. When there are more than 10 selections in the SOURCE menu (more than 10 sources are connected to the system), an arrow appears either at the top or bottom of th...
Page 32 - Watching TV; Using the tuner in your TV; To return to using other sources,; Tuning to a TV station
English – 11 O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D EVICES Watching TV 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. Using a ...
Page 33 - Playing audio/video devices; not appear in the SOURCE list until it is connected.
12 – English O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D EVICES 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 would typically be connected to inputs 1-5. If you programmed the Bose ® remote for the device,...
Page 34 - Your LIFESTYLE; the SOURCE list until you dock it.
English – 13 O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D 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. ...
Page 35 - Using the front console inputs; Front USB input
14 – English O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D EVICES Using the front console inputs The front of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMI TM 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 provide...
Page 36 - Front Analog A/V input; remote does not control a device connected to this input.; Front HDMITM input; Changing the image view; Your TV picture will change momentarily after you select a format.; Normal; Stretch 1; Stretch 2
English – 15 O PERATING Y OUR C ONNECTED D EVICES Front Analog A/V input You can use this input for devices that have composite video and left/right audio outputs. 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 tha...
Page 37 - FM
16 – English L ISTENING TO THE R 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 Storing a preset station The built-in radio tuner can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM preset station...
Page 38 - UTTONS; MORE buttons; Activating a MORE button function; Press the remote MORE button.; Button function definitions
English – 17 MORE B UTTONS AND S YSTEM O 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 Mor...
Page 39 - Changing system options
18 – English MORE B UTTONS AND S YSTEM O PTIONS Button function definitions (continued) Changing system options The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on which source is currently selected. 1. Press the remote MORE button. 2. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, highlight ...
Page 40 - ) navigation buttons, highlight the option you want to; OPTIONS menu; Factory settings are in bold type.; Option
English – 19 MORE B UTTONS AND S YSTEM O PTIONS 4. Using the up/down ( ) navigation buttons, highlight the option you want to change. 5. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, select the setting. 6. Press the remote EXIT button when done. OPTIONS menu Factory settings are in bold type. Option ...
Page 43 - remote to operate your connected devices.; Using the UNIFY menu; Menu item
22 – English C HANGING Y OUR S YSTEM S ETUP 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 Bose ® remote to operate your connected devi...
Page 44 - Expanding your system; Bose link connections –; Radio operation –
English – 23 A DDING S OUND TO A NOTHER R OOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY ) Expanding your system Your LIFESTYLE ® 235/135 or V35/V25 system can deliver Bose ® quality sound in up to 14 additional rooms in your home. Connecting a Bose link-compatible product to the Bose link OUT connector on the control c...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Problem
24 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do The system is not respond-ing to initial operation of my Bose ® remote • Make sure the control console is turned on.• Check to see if the remote batteries are installed correctly or need replacement. See “Replacing the batteries”...
Page 47 - Resetting the system
26 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Resetting the system 1. Press and hold the power button on the control console for 5 seconds or until the power light on the control console changes to red. The power light on the control console changes to red when the system shuts down. 2. Press and release the ...
Page 48 - Contacting customer service; Replacing the batteries; Replace all four batteries when; Cleaning
English – 27 C ARE AND M 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 you...
Page 49 - Limited warranty; What you must do to obtain limited warranty service:; following procedures:; Technical information
28 – English C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE ® system is covered by a limited warranty. See your product registration 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. W...
Page 50 - Licensing information
English – 29 C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Licensing information This product contains one or more free or open source software programs originating from third parties and distributed as part of the STLinux software package. Visit www.stlinux.com/download for further details. This free and open source soft...