Bose CineMAte 520 User manual

CineMate®520
home theater system
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Owner’s Guide |

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Important Safety Information
Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference.
Thelightningash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sufcientmagnitudeto
constituteariskofelectricshock.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltrianglealertstheusertothepresenceofimportantoperating
andmaintenanceinstructionsintheowner’sguide.
WARNINGS:
• Toreducetheriskofre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lled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rehazard.
• ReplaceonlywithaAA(IECLR06)alkalinebattery(orbatteries).
• Donotplacenakedamesources,suchaslightedcandles,onorneartheproduct.
CAUTIONS:
•Donotmakeunauthorizedalterationstotheproduct;doingsomaycompromisesafety,regulatory
compliance,systemperformance,andmayvoidthewarranty.
•Long-termexposuretoloudmusicmaycausehearingdamage.Itisbesttoavoidextremevolumewhen
usingheadphones,especiallyforextendedperiods.
WARNING:
Containssmallpartswhichmaybeachokinghazard.Notsuitableforchildrenunderage3.
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:
• Theproductlabelislocatedonthebottomoftheconsole.
• 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.
BoseCorporationherebydeclaresthatthisproductisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirements
andotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/ECandallotherapplicableEUdirective
requirements.Thecompletedeclarationofconformitycanbefoundat:www.Bose.com/compliance

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Important Safety Information
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.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsources,suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingampliers)
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speciedbythemanufacturer.
11. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.
12.Referallservicingtoqualied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B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
harmful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modicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyBoseCorporationcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
thisequipment.
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRulesandIndustryCanadalicense-exemptRSSstandard(s).
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)/NMB-3(B)
ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCandIndustryCanadaRFradiationexposurelimitssetforthforgeneralpopulation.
Itmustnotbeco-locatedorbeoperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennasortransmitters.
Thetemperaturerangeofthisproductis32ºF(0ºC)to113ºF(45ºC).
Thissymbolmeanstheproductmustnotbediscardedashouseholdwaste,andshould
bedelivered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product,contactyourlocalmunicipality,
disposalservice,ortheshopwhereyouboughtthisproduct.

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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
PartName
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
(CR(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyl (PBB)
Polybrominated
diphenylether (PBDE)
PCBs X O O O O O
Metalparts X O O O O O
Plasticparts O O O O O O
Speakers X O O O O O
Cables X O O O O O
O: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 Acoustimass®module’s connector panel and on the
packaging for the remote control.
Module serial number: ________________________________________________________________
Remote serial number: ________________________________________________________________
Console serial number:________________________________________________________________
Purchase date: _______________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.
Important Safety Information
Blu-rayDisc™andBlu-ray™aretrademarksoftheBlu-rayDiscAssociation.
HDMIisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkofHDMILicensingLLCintheUnitedStatesandothercountries.
ManufacturedunderlicensefromDolbyLaboratories.Dolbyandthedouble-Dsymbolare
trademarksofDolbyLaboratories.
ManufacturedunderlicenseunderU.S.Patent#’s:5,956,674;5,974,380and6,487,535&other
worldwidepatentsissued&pending.DTS,theDTSSymbolandDTS+theDTSSymbolare
registeredtrademarks&theDTSlogosaretrademarksofDTS,Inc.Productincludessoftware.©2010DTS,Inc.
AllRightsReserved.
SoundTouchandthewirelessnotedesignaretrademarksofBoseCorporationintheU.S.andothercountries.
Wi-FiisaregisteredmarkoftheWi-FiAlliance.
©2014BoseCorporation.Nopartofthisworkmaybereproduced,modied,distributed,orotherwiseusedwithout
priorwrittenpermission.

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Contents
Introduction
About your CineMate® 520 home theater system ......................................................... 7
System Features........................................................................................................... 7
Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose®.................................................................... 7
Unpacking the system......................................................................................................... 8
Placement guidelines .......................................................................................................... 9
Sample system placement ......................................................................................... 9
Setting Up the Acoustimass®Module
Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module ................................................ 10
Connecting the Acoustimass module to power ............................................................. 11
Setting Up the Speakers
Connecting the front speakers .......................................................................................... 12
Connecting the rear speakers ............................................................................................ 13
Wall mounting the speakers .............................................................................................. 13
Setting Up the Console
Connecting the console to your TV’s HDMI ARC connector .......................................... 14
TVs without an HDMI ARC connector ............................................................................... 15
Use a secondary connection in the following configurations.............................. 15
Connecting the console to other sources........................................................................ 15
Connecting to non-HDMI compatible sources................................................................ 16
Audio-only sources ...................................................................................................... 16
Connecting the console to power...................................................................................... 16
Starting Up the System
Installing the remote control’s batteries ......................................................................... 17
Powering on the system...................................................................................................... 17
Finishing Setup
Checking for sound............................................................................................................... 18
Changing the language on the console............................................................................ 18
Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration......................................................................... 19

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Using the System
Remote control buttons......................................................................................................20
Programming the universal remote control ................................................................... 21
Consumer Electronics Control ................................................................................... 21
Test your HDMI-connected sources for CEC ............................................................ 22
Program the remote to control your source............................................................23
Source selection ...................................................................................................................24
Select a source connected to the Bose®system ....................................................24
Select a source connected to your TV ......................................................................24
Universal source buttons and console connectors........................................................24
Adjusting the volume ..........................................................................................................25
Function buttons..................................................................................................................25
Programming a non-Bose remote control.......................................................................25
Getting System Information from the Display
Understanding messages on the display ........................................................................26
Using the System menu..............................................................................................26
Error messages .............................................................................................................28
Acoustimass module status indicator .............................................................................28
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................29
If your console cannot find the Acoustimass®module .........................................30
Factory reset the system ............................................................................................ 31
Reset a source button on the remote control......................................................... 31
Service connectors on the Acoustimass®module................................................. 31
Cleaning..................................................................................................................................32
Customer service..................................................................................................................32
Limited warranty ..................................................................................................................32
Technical information..........................................................................................................32
Contents

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About your CineMate® 520
home theater system
The CineMate 520 system delivers spacious, true 5.1 surround sound from small,
high-performance speakers for consistent audio performance regardless of
content, source or room layout.
System Features
• Advanced Bose audio processing provides natural and lifelike sound.
• ADAPTiQ® audio calibration optimizes sound quality.
• Display provides access to system settings and information.
• HDMI™connectivity allows easy setup and ensures high-quality audio from your
connected sources.
• Supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).
• Programmable universal remote can control your TV, cable/satellite box and
other connected sources.
• Hideaway wireless Acoustimass®module provides impactful bass sound.
• Speakers can be mounted on the wall or floor stands (kit available separately).
• Supports the SoundTouch™wireless adapter (available separately).
Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose®
With the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter (available separately), you can stream
Internet radio, music services (where available) and your music library. If you have
Wi-Fi® at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any room you want.
Key Benefits
• Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services and your music library.
• Stream your favorite music easily with personalized Presets.
• Works with your existing Wi-Fi® network.
• Free SoundTouch™app for your computer, smartphone or tablet provides more
powerful control.
• Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room listening experience.
• Wide selection of Bose audio systems lets you choose the right solution for
any room.
Introduction

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Unpacking the system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included:
Acoustimass®module Console
(4) Speakers Center speaker Front speaker cable Rear speaker cable
Acoustimass
power cord
Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ®headset
Universal remote control Rubber feet
The appropriate power cords for your region are 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.
Introduction

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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 Acoustimass module on its rubber feet along the same wall
as your TV, or along any other wall in the front third of the room.
• Choose a stable and level surface. Vibration can cause the
Acoustimass module to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like
marble, glass or highly polished wood.
• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
Front speakers • Place one speaker to the left and one speaker to the right of the TV.
• Keep each speaker within 3 ft. (1 m) of the TV, if possible.
• If placing the speakers in an enclosed bookcase shelf, position them at
the front edge of the shelf.
Center speaker • Place the center speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or
below your TV.
Rear speakers • Place the rear speakers toward the back of the room behind you at ear
height (when seated) or higher, if possible.
Console • Place the console near your TV. Do NOT place the TV on top of
your console.
• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
SoundTouch™
wireless
adapter
(available
separately)
• Place the SoundTouch™wireless adapter within 1−6 ft. (.3−1.8 m) of
the console.
• If you have the SoundTouch™wireless adapter, you can begin set up.
Refer to the SoundTouch™wireless adapter’s owner’s guide for
more information.
Note: Do not connect the adapter to the console until prompted by the
SoundTouch™app.
Sample system placement
Introduction

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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.
Bottom of Acoustimass module
Rubber foot
3. Place the Acoustimass module on its feet.
Caution: Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front, back end, side or
top when in use.
4. Remove all protective films. These may affect acoustic performance if left
in place.
Setting Up the Acoustimass®Module

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Connecting the Acoustimass module
to power
1. Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module.
2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet.
Setting Up the Acoustimass®Module

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Connecting the front speakers
1. Insert the front speaker cable’s Lplug into the left speaker.
2. Insert the front speaker cable’s Cplug into the center speaker.
3. Insert the front speaker cable’s Rplug into the right speaker.
4. Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the 6-pin
Speaker Connections connector on the console.
Setting Up the Speakers

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Connecting the rear speakers
1. Insert the rear speaker cable’s LR plug into the left rear speaker.
2. Insert the rear speaker cable’s RR plug into the right rear speaker.
3. Insert the other end of the rear speaker cable into the 4-pin
Speaker Connections connector on the console.
Wall mounting the speakers
You can mount the speakers on wall brackets, floor stands or table stands.
To purchase these accessories, contact your local Bose dealer or visit
www.Bose.com
CAUTION: Do not use any other hardware to mount the speakers.
Setting Up the Speakers

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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 cable into the TV connector on the console.
3. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into your TV’s HDMI connector.
Note: Use your TV’s HDMI connector labeled ARC or Audio Return Channel
if available. If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector,
see page 15.
Setting Up the Console

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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 secondary connection in the following configurations
• You are using internal sources (such as Internet applications or an
over-the-air antenna).
• You are connecting sources to your TV.
Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information.
Tip: If your TV has IN and OUT audio connector panels, use audio OUT for your
secondary connection.
Connecting the console to other sources
You can connect the console to other sources, such as a cable/satellite box, DVD
or Blu-ray Disc™player or game system with an HDMI cable (available separately).
If your source is non-HDMI compatible, use different audio and video cables
(see page 16).
1. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into your source’s HDMI (OUT) connector.
2. Insert the other end of an HDMI cable into the appropriate HDMI connector on
the console. For example, to connect a game system, connect an HDMI cable
to the GAME connector.
Connect other sources to the
appropriate HDMI connector
on the console.
Setting Up the Console

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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.
Audio-only sources
If your audio-only source, such as a media or CD player, is non-HDMI compatible,
connect it to the console’s optical, coaxial or analog connector. You can use an
optical, coaxial or analog cable (available separately).
Note: After connecting your audio-only source, you must set the optical, coaxial or
analog input for the appropriate source. You can access these settings using
the System menu (see page 26).
Connecting the console to power
1. Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the console.
2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet.
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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 battery compartment cover back into place.
Powering on the system
Press on the remote.
The console powers on.
The display defaults to CBL SAT for first time power on. Otherwise, the display
defaults to your last used source.
Note: The system powers off after sixteen minutes of inactivity. You can disable
AUTO OFF using the System menu (see page 26).
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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 the system.
4. Press the appropriate source button.
5. Check if sound is coming from the Bose®speakers.
Note: If you do not hear sound from the Bose speakers, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 29.
6. Press on the remote control. Check that no sound is coming from the TV
speakers.
Note: If you hear sound coming from your TV speakers, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 29.
Changing the language on the console
Use the remote control to change the language on the console.
1. Power on the system.
2. Press on the remote control.
3. Press until 10 LANGUAGE appears on the display.
4. Press and to select your language.
5. Press .
Tip: Look for the icon in the System menu if you select the wrong
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Running the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration
The ADAPTiQ audio calibration customizes the sound of the system to the
acoustics of your listening area by taking five audio measurements. To perform
an audio calibration, you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet.
1. Put the ADAPTiQ headset on your head.
During the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, a microphone on the top of the
headset measures the sound characteristics of your room to determine
optimal sound quality.
2. Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the console.
3. Press on the remote control.
4. Press until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the display.
5. Press .
6. Follow the voice prompts until the system completes the process.
7. Unplug the ADAPTiQ headset from the console and store it in a safe place.
Note: If you move the system or any furniture, run ADAPTiQ again to ensure
optimal sound quality.
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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 programs
TV aspect ratio
Closed captioning
Selects a source
connected to
your TV
Function buttons
(see page 25)
Teletext mode
Displays the Internet
TV home page
System menu
Playback
controls
Powers on/off the
Bose®system
Powers on/off a
selected source
Toggles between
SoundTouch™
(available separately)
and connector
Previous channel,
chapter or track