Bose Lifestyle 535 Series III User manual

LIFESTYLE®535/525 series II
home entertainment systems
LIFESTYLE®520/510
home theater systems
Setup Guide | Guía de instalación | Guide d’installation

Safety Information
Please read this guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your
system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
All Bose®products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations.
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WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
WARNINGS:
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regulatory compliance, and system performance.
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written permission.
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Safety Information
NOTES:
The product label is located on the bottom or the back of the product.
Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or
on boats.
This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
The speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation.
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Please dispose of used batteries properly , following any local regulations.
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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Part Name
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
(CR(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyl (PBB)
Polybrominated
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
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Please complete and retain for your records.
The serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom panel of the product.
Lifestyle®model:__________________________________________________________________
Control console serial number: _____________________________________________________
Acoustimass®serial number: _______________________________________________________
Speaker array serial number:_______________________________________________________
Purchase date: ___________________________________________________________________
Please keep your receipt together with this Setup Guide and the Operating Guide.
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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 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
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an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America only) enclosed in the
shipping carton.
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Contents
Welcome
ank You............................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking........................................................................................................... 6
System Setup
Control console box........................................................................................... 7
Acoustimass®module box............................................................................... 10
Speaker box ........................................................................................................ 12
Interactive box ................................................................................................... 17
Other Box 4 items.............................................................................................. 19
Applying rubber feet ......................................................................................... 20
If you have setup problems ............................................................................. 21
Contacting customer service .......................................................................... 21
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Welcome
ank You
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 setup process:
Physical setup phase: Placing the system components and connecting them
together.
Interactive setup phase: Completing your setup following the interactive steps on
your TV screen provided by the UNIFY®intelligent integration system.
Unpacking
The parts of your new system are packaged in four numbered boxes plus a small
box containing the appropriate power cords:
s 1
2
3
4
Control console box
s Acoustimass®module box
s Speaker box
s Interactive box
s Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2)
Starting with Box 1, unpack each box and set up its contents before unpacking the
next one.
Be sure to save all of the packing materials. These provide the safest means for
any necessary shipping or transporting.
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 Box 4.
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1
System Setup
Control console box
What you need from box 1:
From box 1:
Control console Power supply Audio input cable HDMI®cable
What you need from the power cord box:
From the power cord box:
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.
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B. 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.
C. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable you are using into the connector labeled
HDMI OUT Video to TV on the control console.
HDMI OUT
Video to TV
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D. Plug one end of the audio input cable into the control console connector
labeled Audio OUT. 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 to connect it
while setting up the contents of the next box.
Audio OUT
E. Plug the power supply output cord into the control console Power connector.
Power
AC power cord
Power supply
Power supply
output cord
F. Remove a power cord from the power cord box.
G. Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply.
Make sure you push
the plug in as far as it can go.
H. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet.
I. Continue with Box 2on the next page.
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2
System Setup
Acoustimass®module box
What you need for the following steps:
From box 2: From the power
cord box:
Acoustimass module Power cord
A. Place the Acoustimass module on the floor at the same end of the room
as the TV. Make sure there is a live AC (mains) power outlet nearby.
Acoustimass
module
B. Lay the module on its side and locate the connector panel.
Connector
panel
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CAUTION: DO NOT stand the Acoustimass®module on its front or back end.
C. 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 front of the module.
Media
center
D. Remove a power cord from the power cord box.
E. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC Power connector on the
Acoustimass module. Make sure you push the plug in as far as it can go.
AC power
F. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet.
G. Continue with Box 3on the next page.
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3
System Setup
Speaker box
What you need for the following steps:
System speakers (one set of the three types shown)
Jewel Cube®speakers
(4) Left or right, front (1) Center front
or rear speaker speaker
Direct/Reflecting®cube speaker arrays
(4) Left or right, front (1) Center front
or rear speaker speaker
Virtually Invisible®single cube speakers
(5) Left or right, front or rear, and center front speaker
Front speaker cables
Left front (L) White Center front (C) Brown Right front (R) Light blue
Rear speaker cables
Right rear (RR)
Light green
Left rear (LR)
Purple
Note: You can place system speakers on wall brackets or floor stands. To purchase
these accessories, contact your local Bose®dealer or visit www.Bose.com.
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A. 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.
Left front (L)
Right front (R)
Center front (C)
B. Place one speaker to the left and one to the right of the TV.
– Keep each speaker within 3 ft (1 m) of the TV screen to prevent too much
separation of the sound from the picture. Vary this distance to suit your
room conditions and personal preference.
– If placing the speakers in an enclosed bookcase shelf, position them at the
front edge of the shelf.
– Rotate the cubes so that one cube of each speaker points forward into the
room and the other points at a side wall to create reflected sound.

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C. Place the rear speakers toward the back of the room behind the viewers at ear
height (when seated) or higher, if possible.
Left rear (LR)
Right rear (RR)
– Make sure the 50 ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables will reach from the speak-
ers to the Acoustimass®module.
– Aim the speakers away from the listeners to prevent them from pinpointing
the exact location of the sound source.
– Rotate the cubes so that one cube of each speaker points forward into the
room and the other points at a side wall to create reflected sound.
D. Locate the colored connectors on the bottom panel of the
Acoustimass®module.
Connector
panel
E. Plug the speaker cables into the Acoustimass module connectors. Be sure to
match each cable plug to each connector by the color code.

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F. Locate the speaker position markings on the free ends of the speaker cables.
Speaker position marking
(L, C, R, LR, or RR)
G. Using the speaker position markings, run each cable out to its respective
speaker as in the following setup example of a room.
Front speakers
Rear speakers

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H. Connect the speaker cable to the type of speaker you have.
For Jewel Cube®speakers:
Insert the plug into the speaker connector.
For Direct/Reflecting®and
Virtually Invisible®single
cube speakers:
Press the button and insert the wires. Connect
the red-collared wire to the red connector.
Connect the other wire to the black connector.
Notes:
s The rear speaker cables for Direct/Reflecting®and Virtually Invisible®single
cube speakers are webbed together. You can pull them apart as needed.
s 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 cm) from any TV to avoid magnetic interference with the TV
image. Move it farther away if you still notice interference.
CAUTION:
s Do not put electronic media, such as video or audio tapes, on or next
to the Acoustimass®module for long periods of time. The magnetic field
surrounding the module may erase some or all of the recorded material.
s DO NOT BLOCK the ventilation openings on the module. This can cause it
to overheat.
I. 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 interactive phase of the setup process using
the UNIFY®intelligent integration system.
Continue with Box 4on the next page.
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4Interactive box
What you need for the following steps:
Remote control with batteries ADAPTiQ®audio calibration headset
IMPORTANT!
Before you start, make sure your speakers and Acoustimass®module are in
their final positions.
Do not connect any devices to the control console at this time. The instruc-
tions provided on your TV will tell you when to do this.
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.
C. Slide the battery cover back into place.

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D. 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 system status indicator changes
from blinking to steady green, your system is ready to use.
Status indicator
Power button
E. Turn on your TV.
F. Using the remote that came with your TV, change the TV input to the one that
is connected to your LIFESTYLE®system.
G. Follow the instructions on your TV. You will be prompted to do the following:
s Select your language.
s Optimize the system audio using the ADAPTiQ®audio calibration system.
s Connect audio/video devices to the control console.
s Configure your Bose®remote to control your connected devices.

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Other Box 4 items
The remaining items in Box 4 may or may not be required to set up your
LIFESTYLE®system. For more information on using these accessories or
adding other devices to your system at another time, see the operating guide.
Operating guide
USB flash drive
(for updating system
software only)
Stereo audio cable IR emitter cable
AM antenna*
FM antenna*
Rubber feet for
Acoustimass module
Rubber feet for front
center speaker
LIFESTYLE®535/525 series II
home entertainment systems
LIFESTYLE®235/135 series II
home entertainment systems
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Operating Guide
*For LIFESTYLE®535 and 525 systems only.

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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.
Bottom panel
Rubber feet
Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly if placed on a smooth surface
like glass or highly polished wood. If you are placing the center speaker on such a
surface, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker for
greater stability.
Bottom panel
Rubber feet