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  • Page 1 ® IFESTYLE NTERTAINMENT YSTEM Setup Guide | Guía de instalación | Guide d’installation...
  • Page 2 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 United States and other countries. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ©2011 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
  • Page 4 4 – English...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ONTENTS ELCOME Thank you ........... . . Unpacking .

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Unpacking As you carefully unpack the carton, if any part appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Be sure to save all of the packing materials. These provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting.

  • Page 7: Wall Mounting Kit

    HDMI™ cable Wall mounting kit The speaker array can be mounted on a wall. If you wish to do this, contact Bose to purchase the WB-135 Wall Mount Kit. CAUTION: Do not use any wall-mounting hardware other than the WB-135 Wall Mount Kit to mount the speaker array on a wall.

  • Page 8: System Setup

    YSTEM ETUP Putting the system together Note: The LIFESTYLE ® 135 system uses the reflective surfaces of your room to deliver wide, spacious sound. For best sound quality, the speaker array should not be placed inside a cabinet, or diagonally in a corner. Note: To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment, such as wireless computer network routers, cordless phones, microwave ovens, or other WIFI-enabled audio/video devices away from the speaker array and Acoustimass...
  • Page 9 YSTEM ETUP C. Plug the small end of the power cord into the connector labeled Power. Note: Do not plug the power cord into an AC power outlet at this time. You will be instructed to do this later in the setup process. Power cord D.
  • Page 10 YSTEM ETUP E. Turn the speaker array over and place it in front of your TV with the speaker grille facing into the room. CAUTION: The speaker array must be placed on a solid flat surface. For proper support, all of the feet on the bottom of the speaker array must be resting on the table top CAUTION: When positioning the speaker array, make sure it is not blocking any ventilation openings on your TV.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Set Up The Control Console

    YSTEM ETUP Step 2: Set up the control console What you need: Control console Power supply HDMI cable Power cord A. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your TV. Control console Note: Until your system is completely installed, it may be helpful to keep the control console positioned for easy access to its rear connection panel.
  • Page 12 YSTEM ETUP B. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into an HDMI INPUT connector on your TV. Note: If an HDMI cable is already connected to an HDMI input on your TV, you can use this cable. Just disconnect the other end. C.
  • Page 13 D. Plug the audio input cable coming from the speaker array into the connector labeled Audio Out on the control console. Make sure the flat surface with the arrow on the plug faces up. Note: Make sure the audio input cable is not plugged into a Bose ® link connector. Audio Input Cable Audio Out E.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Set Up The Acoustimass Module

    YSTEM ETUP ® Step 3: Set up the Acoustimass module What you need for the following steps: Acoustimass module Rubber feet Power cord CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the Acoustimass module. Vibration can cause the speaker to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood.

  • Page 15: First Time Startup

    YSTEM ETUP ® C. Place the Acoustimass module according to the following guidelines: • For best sound quality, stand the Acoustimass module on its feet along the same wall as your TV, or along any other wall in the front third of the room. •...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Set Up The Remote Control

    YSTEM ETUP Step 1: Set up the remote control A. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote control. AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover B. Install four AA (IEC LR6) batteries, matching the polarity markings (+ and –) to the markings inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 17: If You Have Setup Problems

    For help in trying to resolve any problems, see the troubleshooting table in your system operating guide. Contacting customer service ® For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the address sheet included with your system. English – 17...
  • Page 18 2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM342796 Rev 00...
  • Page 19 ® 235/135 IFESTYLE NTERTAINMENT YSTEMS ® V35/V25 IFESTYLE NTERTAINMENT YSTEMS ® T20/T10 IFESTYLE HEATER YSTEMS Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d’utilisation...
  • Page 20 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 21 • 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. These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population.
  • Page 22 AFETY NFORMATION Applicable only for: ® • LIFESTYLE V25/V35/135/235 home entertainment systems “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 23 Playing audio/video devices ........® Listening to a Bose link input device .......
  • Page 24 CONTENTS (235/135/V35/V25 ISTENING TO THE ADIO ONLY Selecting the radio ..........Tuning to a station .

  • Page 26: Ontrols And Ndicators

    Numeric Keypad – Allows manual entry of channels and settings TV Input – Changes inputs on your TV *For system delivering sound to another room through Bose ® link OUT (not applicable to systems sold in Japan) 8 – English...

  • Page 27: Navigation Controls

    ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Navigation controls Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page MENU – Displays the menu GUIDE – Displays your set top box for a connected device or TV program guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player popup menu INFO – Displays program EXIT –...

  • Page 28: Remote Glow Button

    ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Information display (235/135 and V35/V25 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 buttons (and the display for 235/135 and V35/V25 systems).

  • Page 29: Control Console

    ONTROLS AND 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 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a camcorder.

  • Page 30: Speaker Array (135 Systems Only)

    ONTROLS AND NDICATORS Speaker Array (135 systems only) Status Status indicator: ® Off ..........Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected 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 ®...

  • Page 31: Power O N /Off Controls

    OWER 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 can also start the system in two other ways: Pressing the remote SOURCE button also starts your system and puts the SOURCE menu on your TV screen.

  • Page 33: Operating Your Connected Devices

    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.

  • Page 34: Playing Audio/Video Devices

    Connect that system to the Bose link IN connector on the rear panel of the control console. To listen to the Bose link source, press the SOURCE button and select Bose link. Be sure to connect your Bose link device before attempting to select it. It will not appear in the SOURCE list until it is connected.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Listening To The Radio (235/135/V35/V25 Only )

    ISTENING TO THE 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 • Press (increase) or (decrease) to tune up or down the frequency band. •...

  • Page 41: More Buttons And System Options

    MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM 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.
  • Page 42 MORE B UTTONS AND YSTEM PTIONS Option Available Settings System Adjusts bass level: –9 to Normal to +6 (After ADAPTiQ ® calibration) Bass –14 to Normal to 14 (No ADAPTiQ calibration) ® System Adjusts treble level: –9 to Normal to +6 (after ADAPTiQ calibration) Treble –14 to Normal to +14 (no ADAPTiQ calibration)

  • Page 43: Changing Your System Setup

    It helps you to choose the right cables and inputs, and to program the Bose remote to operate your connected devices. After completing the initial setup, you can use the UNIFY system at any time to change your system setup and configuration.

  • Page 44: Adding Sound To Another Room

    • Room codes – The speaker system and the remote in your other room must be set to the same room code. See the owner’s guide that came with the Bose link product for information on setting room codes.

  • Page 45: Care And Maintenance

    Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. • (135 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 Console connector on the speaker array.
  • Page 46 ® Sound is marred by a loud • Contact Bose Customer Service to determine if and how other hum or buzz, which may electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, be electrical in nature (not and to obtain possible remedies.

  • Page 47: Resetting The System

    2. Using the remote navigation buttons, select Update. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: To make sure your Bose ® remote is updated, hold the remote near the front of the control con- sole while it is being updated.

  • Page 48: Contacting Customer Service

    Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty. What you must do to obtain limited warranty service: Return the product, with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer, using the following procedures: 1. Contact the Bose organization in your country/region (visit http://Global.Bose.com/ register for Bose contact information in your country/region) for specific return and shipping instructions, including a Return Authorization Number.

  • Page 49: Technical Information

    ARE AND AINTENANCE 2. Label and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the Bose organization in your country. 3. Place any necessary Return Authorization Number prominently on the outside of the carton. Cartons not bearing a Return Authorization Number, where required, will be refused.
  • Page 50 To receive a copy of the source code for the open source software programs included in this product, please mail your written request to: 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 51 2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM342774 Rev 00...

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