Bose CineMate 15 User manual

CineMate® 15/10
home theater system
Owner's Guide I Gufa del usuario I Notice d'utilisation I Guia dos proprietaries

Important Safety Information
Please read this owner's guide carefully and save it for future reference.
M 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.
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~ maintenance instructions in the owner's guide.
WARNINGS:
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the product.
Exposure to liquids may create a failure and/or fire hazard.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. The CineMate®1 0
system remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery
is swallowed it can cause severe internal burns in just two hours and can lead to death. If the battery compart-
ment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think the battery may
have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. The coin/button
cell battery may explode or cause a fire or chemical burn if incorrectly replaced or mishandled. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Replace only with an agency approved (ex. UL) CR2032 or
DL2032 3-volt lithium battery. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
• Replace only with aM (IEC LR06) alkaline battery (or batteries).
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
1.\ CAUTION:
~ Do not make unauthorized alterations to the product; doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance,
system performance, and may void the warranty.
WARNING:
t<J!n May contain small parts which may be a choking hazard.
~ Not suitable for children under age 3.
A WARNING:
~ This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this might affect
the operation of your implantable medical device.
NOTES:
• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on
boats.
• The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation. Please check
your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation.
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This product conforms to all applicable EU Directive requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be
found at www.Bose.com/compliance
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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permission.
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Important Safety Information
8.
Do
not
install
near
any
heat
sources,
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
apparatus
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9.
Protect
the
power
supply
or
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched,
particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
10.
Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
11.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when
unused
for
long
periods
of
time.
12.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Servicing
is
required
when
the
apparatus
has
been
damaged
in
any
way:
such
as
power
supply
or
cord
is
damaged;
liquid
has
been
spilled
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
apparatus;
the
apparatus
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture,
does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been
dropped.
Note:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
8
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harm-
ful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
•
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna
.
•
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
•
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
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
equip-
ment.
This
device
complies
with
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
(
1)
This
device
may
not
cause
harmful
interference,
and
(2)
this
device
must
accept
any
interference
received,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation.
This
Class
B
digital
apparatus
complies
with
Canadian
ICES-003.
CAN
ICES-3
(B)
I
NMB-3
(B)
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This
symbol
means
the
product
must
not
be
discarded
as
household
waste,
and
should
be
delivered
t+
.;,_
+t
to
an
appropriate
collection
facility
for
recycling.
Proper
disposal
and
recycling
helps
protect
natural
...,......
resources,
human
health
and
the
environment.
For
more
information
on
disposal
and
recycling
of
this
MiU~~l@]J&
product,
contact
your
local
municipality,
disposal
service,
or
the
shop
where
you
bought
this
product.
Names
and
Contents
of
Toxic
or
Hazardous
Substances
or
Elements
Toxic
or
Hazardous
Substances
and
Elements
Part
Name
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent
Polybrominated
Polybrominated
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(CR(VI))
Biphenyl
(PBB)
diphenylether
(PBDE)
PCBs
X
0 0 0 0 0
Metal
parts
X
0 0 0 0 0
Plastic
parts
0 0 0 0 0 0
Speakers
X
0 0 0 0 0
Cables
X
0 0 0 0 0
0:
Indicates
that
this
toxic
or
hazardous
substance
contained
in
all
of
the
homogeneous
materials
for
this
part
is
below
the
limit
requirement
in
SJ/T
11363-2006.
X:
Indicates
that
this
toxic
or
hazardous
substance
contained
in
at
least
one
of
the
homogeneous
materials
used
for
this
part
is
above
the
limit
requirement
in
SJ/T
11363-2006.
Please complete and retain for your records:
Serial numbers can be found on the connector panel
of
the Acoustimass® module and on the
bottom
of
the soundbar. The model number can be found on the connector panel.
Module Serial number:
___________________________
_
Soundbar Serial number:
___________________________
_
Model number:
_________________________
.
Purchase date:
_______________________________
___
We
suggest you keep your receipt with this owner's guide.
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Contents
Introduction
About
your CineMate®
15/10
home
theater
speaker system ........................................ 6
System Features........................................................................................................... 6
Setting up
the
System
Step
1:
Unpacking
the
system............................................................................................ 7
Step
2:
Placing
the
system................................................................................................. 8
Step 3:
Attaching
the
rubber
feet
to
the
Acoustimass®
module
................................. 8
Step 4: Connecting
the
soundbar
to
the
Acoustimass®
module
................................. 9
Step
5:
Choosing an audio cable........................................................................................
10
Step
6:
Connecting
the
audio cable
to
your
TV
...............................................................
11
Step
7:
Connecting
the
audio cable
to
the
soundbar.....................................................
12
Important
instructions
for
optical cable connections ..........................................
13
Step 8: Connecting
the
system
to
power.........................................................................
14
Step
9:
Powering
off
your
TV
speakers .............................................................................
14
To
confirm
your
TV
speakers are powered
off
.........................................................
14
Step
10:
Checking
for
sound ...............................................................................................
15
Step
11:
Adjusting
the
bass level ........................................................................................
15
Using Alternate Connections
Alternate
connections.........................................................................................................
16
Connecting
the
system
to
a
cable/satellite
box audio
output
connector.........
16
Connecting
the
system
to
a
TV
headphones
output
connector
.........................
17
Connecting
the
system
to
two
devices....................................................................
18
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Contents
Using
the
system
Powering on
the
system......................................................................................................20
Using
the
Auto-sleep feature.............................................................................................20
To
disable
the
Auto-sleep feature.............................................................................20
Tore-enable
the
Auto-sleep feature.........................................................................20
Getting system
information
...............................................................................................
21
Remote control
buttons
......................................................................................................
22
Programming
the
CineMate®
15
system universal remote ..........................................23
Programming your remote
to
control your source................................................23
Customizing
the
power
button
..................................................................................24
Resyncing your cable/satellite box and
TV
......................................................................24
Switching between sources................................................................................................24
Controlling
the
volume .......................................................................................................25
Function
buttons
..................................................................................................................25
Using
the
CineMate®
10
system remote control.............................................................26
Optional CineMate®
15
system universal remote control .....................................26
Using a non-Bose remote control .....................................................................................26
Care
and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................
27
Replacing
the
remote batteries.........................................................................................29
Cine
Mate®
15
system remote .....................................................................................29
Ci
neMate®
10
system remote.....................................................................................29
Cleaning
..................................................................................................................................
30
Customer service..................................................................................................................
30
Limited warranty ..................................................................................................................
30
Technical
information
..........................................................................................................
30
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Introduction
About your CineMate® 15/10 home
theater
speaker system
The CineMate® 15/10 system comes
in
two
configurations:
• The CineMate® 15 system has a gloss finish, a metal grille and a programmable
universal remote control.
• The CineMate® 10 system has a matte finish, a cloth grille and a remote control.
System Features
• Sleek and elegantly designed soundbar
• Hideaway Acoustimass® module for deep bass sound
• Easy set up lets you connect right
to
your
TV
with a single audio cable
• Programmable universal remote powers on/off your
TV,
cable/satellite box and
system with the press
of
a single button (CineMate® 15 system)
• Videostage® and TrueSpace® technologies deliver the experience
of
a
five-speaker home theater system with a single soundbar
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Setting
up
the System
Step
1:
Unpacking
the
system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included.
Soundbar
(with attached speaker cable)
Power cord
CineMate® 15 system
universal remote
Optical cable
Acoustimass® module
Coaxial cable
(Europe only}
Rubber feet
Analog cable
OR
CineMate® 1
0 system remote
(i)The appropriate power cord for your region is supplied.
Note:
If part
of
the system
is
damaged,
do
not use it. Contact your authorized
Bose®
dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet
in
the
carton.
Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storing the system.
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Setting up the System
Step 2: Placing the system
For best sound quality, follow these guidelines:
Placement guidelines
Acoustimass®
module
Soundbar
• Stand the module on its feet along the same wall as your
TV or
along any other wall in the front third of the room.
• Make sure there is
an AC (mains) power outlet nearby.
• The module can be up
to three meters away from the soundbar.
• Place the soundbar
in front of your TV.
• Do not place the soundbar inside a cabinet.
Step 3: Attaching the rubber feet to the
Acoustimass® module
Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass® module to protect your floor.
1. Turn the module upside down.
2. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the module.
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3. Place the module on its feet.
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Setting up
the
System
Step 4: Connecting
the
soundbar
to
the
Acoustimass®
module
The soundbar's speaker cable has two plugs.
1. Hold the two plugs with the Bose logo facing up.
2. Insert the left plug into
the-€)
connector
on
the module.
3. Insert the right plug into the
()l
SPEAKERS
~
connector on the module.
Caution:
Inserting the plug
in
the wrong orientation can damage the ends of
the cable or the Acoustimass® module.
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Setting
up
the
System
Step
5:
Choosing an
audio
cable
Your system may come with several audio cables. Use only one audio cable.
Note:
You
must connect the audio cable through your TV Audio
OUT
connector
panel.
1.
On
the back
of
your
TV,
locate the TV Audio
OUT
connector panel.
Eiii
Remove
cap
Optical {digital audio)
Use this connection for
best audio performance.
Choose only one audio cable
TV Audio
OUT
Optical Coaxial L
Coaxial {digital audio)
Use this connection if no
optical output is available.
Analog {stereo audio)
Use this connection if no
optical or coaxial outputs
are available.
2.
Choose the audio cable.
Note: If your
TV
does not have any audio outputs, use the audio outputs on
another device (such as a cable/satellite box). See "Alternate connections"
on
page 16.
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Setting up the System
Step 6: Connecting the audio cable to your TV
Plug one end of the audio cable into the correct TV Audio OUT connector.
Caution: If you are using
an optical cable, remove the caps from both ends of
the cable. Hold the plug
in the correct orientation for the TV Audio OUT
connector.
You may need to rotate the plug differently for your
CineMate® 15/10 system.
Use
only one audio cable
TV Audio OUT
o Ro
Optical Coaxial L 0
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Setting up the System
Step 7: Connecting the audio cable to
the sound bar
Plug the other end of the audio cable into the corresponding connector on the
sound
bar.
Caution: If using an optical cable, see page 13 for important instructions.
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Setting up the System
Important instructions for optical cable connections
1.
Remove the protective cap from both ends of the cable.
2. Hold the optical cable's plug with the Bose logo facing down.
3.
Align the plug with the
Optical
connector on the soundbar and insert the plug
carefully.
Note:
The connector has a hinged door that swings inward when inserting the
plug.
Hinged door
Caution:
Inserting the plug
in
the wrong orientation can damage the plug
and the connector.
4.
Firmly push the plug into the connector until you hear a click.
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Setting up
the
System
Step 8: Connecting
the
system
to
power
1. Insert the power cord into the
""
connector on the Acoustimass® module.
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into
an
AC (mains) power outlet.
Step 9:
Powering
off
your
TV speakers
To
enjoy the full benefit of hearing
TV
audio through the CineMate®
15/1
0 system,
power off your
TV
speakers.
Refer to your TV's owner's guide for more information.
To
confirm
your
TV
speakers are powered
off
1. Press
~
on the CineMate®
15/1
0 system remote.
2.
Check that no sound
is
coming from your
TV.
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Setting up the system
Step 10: Checking for sound
1. Power on your TV.
2. Press 0 on the remote.
Make sure the status indicator is solid white.
Status indicator
3. Check if sound is coming from the sound bar.
Note: To confirm your TV speakers are powered off, see page 14.
If you do not hear sound from the CineMate® 15/10 system, see
"Troubleshooting" on page 27.
Step 11: Adjusting the bass level
The bass control knob on the Acoustimass® module allows you to change the bass
level output of the system. Turn the bass control knob right to increase the bass,
left to decrease the bass.
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Using Alternate Connections
Alternate connections
You may need to use an alternate connection:
•
If your TV does not have any audio output connections or does not deliver
the audio to the CineMate® 15/10 system. See "Connecting the system to a
cable/satellite box audio output connector" or "Connecting the system to a
TV
headphones output connector" on page 17.
• If you do not get sound from a DVD player that is connected to your TV.
See "Connecting the system to two devices"
on page 18.
Connecting the system to a cable/satellite box audio output
connector
You can connect a cable/satellite box to the CineMate® 15/10 system.
Use
only one audio cable.
Caution: If using
an optical cable, see page 13 for important instructions.
1. On the back of your cable/satellite box, locate the Audio Out connector panel.
Audio OUT
Cable/satellite
box
Make only one connection
D
Optical
Optical Coax L R
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-Analog-
Audio IN CineMate® 15/10 system
2. Choose the audio cable.
3. Connect the audio cable from your cable/satellite box's
Audio Out connector
panel to the sound
bar.
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Using Alternate Connections
Connecting
the
system
to
a TV headphones
output
connector
If your
TV
only has a headphones connector, you need a dual RCA
to
3.5 mm
stereo cable (not provided)
to
connect
to
the CineMate® 15/10 system.
1.
Insert the stereo plug into your TV's headphones connector.
2. Insert the white plug into the L connector on the sound
bar.
3. Insert the
red
plug into the R connector
on
the soundbar.
4.
Ensure your
TV
speakers are on. Refer
to
your TV's owner's guide for more
information.
5.
To
ensure optimal volume control from your system, set your TV's volume to
75
percent
of
maximum; then set the volume level
of
your system using the
remote control.
Audio
OUT
TV headphones or other
variable audio output
Optical Coax
L R
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Audio IN CineMate® 15/10 system
~-
Stereo plug
This connection requires a
dual RCA
to
3.5 mm stereo cable
(not provided).
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Using Alternate Connections
Connecting
the
system to two devices
If you have a device such as a DVD player or game system
connected
to
your
TV
and you
do
not hear the device's audio coming from the CineMate® 15/10 system,
you may need
to
separately
connect
the device
to
the system. You can
connect
up
to
two
devices at a
time
(including
your
TV).
Note: When
two
devices are connected
to
the CineMate® 15/10 system,
power
off
the device
that
is
not
in
use. This alternate connection will
not
work
if one
of
the
devices
must
always remain on.
Caution: If using an optical cable, see page 13
for
important instructions.
1.
On the
back
of
each device, locate the Audio Out
connector
panel.
2. Choose a separate audio cable
for
each device using either Option A
or
Option 8 (see page 18).
Note:
You
MUST
use either Option A
or
Option B. Do
not
use the coaxial cable
and optical cable at the same time.
3. Separately
connect
the chosen audio cable from each device's Audio Out
connector
panel
to
the soundbar.
Option A
This figure
shows
two
device connections using an optical cable and analog cable.
Use only one audio cable for each device
Audio
OUT
Audio
OUT
TV
or Cable/Satellite
box
DVD
player or Game
D
Ro
Coaxial
L@
D
Coaxial
L@
Op
tic
al
Optical
Optical Coax L R
D
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Audio IN CineMate®home theater system
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Using Alternate Connections
Option B
This figure shows two device connections using a coaxial cable and analog cable.
Use only one audio cable for each device
Audio
OUT
Audio
OUT
TV
or Cable/Satellite box
DVD
player or Game
D
Coaxial
L@
D
Ro
Coaxial
L@
Optical
Optical
Optical Coax L R
••
D @ 0
-Analog-
Audio IN CineMate® home theater system
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Using
the
system
Powering
on
the
system
Press 0 on the remote.
The system powers off after one hour
of
inactivity. See "Using the Auto-sleep
feature".
Using
the
Auto-sleep feature
When the CineMate® 15/10 system is powered on but not playing audio, the
system powers off after one hour.
To
disable
the
Auto-sleep feature
1. Press 0 on the remote for
6-1
0 seconds.
The system emits a tone.
2.
Release
0.
To
re-enable
the
Auto-sleep feature
1. Press 0 on the remote for
6-1
0 seconds.
The system emits a tone.
2. Release
0.
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