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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide CAUTIONS: 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 reference. • Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance, and may void the warranty. • Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage.
Batteries Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
SYST EM SETU P Welc ome Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® 235 home entertainment system. 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 compon ents and connec ting them together. Interac tive setup phase: Comple ting your setup followin g the interactive steps on your TV screen provide d by the Unify™ intelligent integration system.
SYSTEM SETUP 1. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your TV. I cor1sol What you need for the following steps: From Kit 1 Power supply Control console Control console Audio input cable HDMI® Cable 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.
SYSTEM SETUP 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 connected cable. Just disconnect the other end. 3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable you are using into the connector labeled HDMI OUT Video to TV on the control console.
SYSTEM SETUP 4. Plug one end of the audio input cable into the Acoustimass® Module connector on the control 5. Plug the power supply output cord into the control console Power connector. console. Power Make sure the flat surface with the arrow on the plug faces up. AC power cord Leave the other end of the cable on the floor. You will be asked to connect it while setting up the next kit. ~1> I Power supply output cord Acoustimass Module 6. Remove a power cord from the power cord kit. 7.
SYSTEM SETUP 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. Acoust imass® modul e kit What you need for the following steps: From Kit 2 Acoustimass module 2. Lay the module on its side and locate the Acoustimass module a connector panel.
SYSTEM SETUP CAUTION: DO NOT stand the Acoustimass® module on its front or back end. 3. 4. Remove a power cord from the power cord kit. 5. 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 Using the audio input cable from the control console, plug the free end into the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module. Make sure the flat surface with the arrow faces the front of the module.
SYSTEM SETUP 1. Place the speaker marked L (on the back) to the left of the TV and the other (marked R) to the right. Left (L) speaker Right (R) speaker What you need for the following steps: Right speaker Left speaker Gemstone® ES speaker arrays • 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.
SYSTEM SETUP 2. At the end of the speaker cable with two plugs, separate the cable so each plug can reach one speaker. 3. Select the plug labeled L and insert it into the speaker that is marked L and sits to the left of the television as you face it. 8 4. Insert the plug marked R into the speaker to the right of your television as you face it.
SYSTEM SETUP 5. Plug the free end of the speaker cable into the SPEA KERS conne ctor on the Acoustimass® module. Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure the plug. • When the position is determined, you can use the supplied rubber feet on the bottom surface of the module. You can locate these rubber feet when you open Kit 4. CAUT ION: Do not put electronic media, such as video or audio tapes, on or next to the module for long periods of time.
SYSTEM SETUP IMPORTANT! • Before you start, make sure your speakers and Acoustima ss module are in their final positions. What you need for the following steps: From Kit 4 • Do not connect any devices to the control console at this time. The instructio ns provided on your TV will tell you when to do this. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote control.
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SYSTEM SETUP Applyi ru be 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.
LIFESTYLE® 235 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM LIFESTYLE® V35N25 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS LIFESTYLE® T20/T1 0 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide CAUTIONS: 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 all safety and operating instructions, including this guide, for future reference. • Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance, and may void the warranty.
CE Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable Directives. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.co m/complianc e. Notice 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.
[I] DOLBY. • TRUE.1IE 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Applicable only for LIFESTYLE® V25N35/T1 OIT20 home entertainment systems ~db Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451 ,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES 7 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Selecting a connected device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 If you need help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using a set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LISTENING TO THE RADIO (ON 235, V25, AND V35 SYSTEMS ONLY) ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM 13 Selecting the radio .......... .......... ...... 13 Tuning to a station .......... ......... ·....... 13 Storing a preset station .......... .......... .. 13 19 Expanding your 235, V35, or V25 system (Not available on T20, T1 0 systems, or in Japan.) .. 19 Expansion guidelines .......... .......... . 19 CARE AND MAINTEN ANCE 20 Recalling a preset station .......... .......... 13 Deleting a preset station . .
INTRODUCTION Welc ome 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 have calibrated the sound for your room, using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system.
YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Information display Remote glow button (on 235, V25, and V35 systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons and display. The light turns off automatically after several seconds to prolong battery Iife.
YOUR CONT ROL CONS OLE @ Headph ones output e Accepts stereo headpho nes with a 3.5mm stereo plug. Volume level is set by the volume controls. @) Control buttons C) Turns system power on or off Source Lists system sources on your TV
POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS Starting your system tl \ Press the power button on the remote or on the \ J console. In several seconds, the power LED on the console changes from blinking to solid green. The system is now ready for use. H+''HJI Setup 6 Pressing the remote SOURCE button also starts your system and displays the SOURCE menu on your TV screen. Pressing the Setup button on the console also starts your system and displays the Setup menu on your TV screen.
OPER ATING YOUR CONN ECTE D DEVIC ES Selec ting a conn ected devic e The SOURCE menu allows you to select your connecte d devices. 1. Press the remote SOURCE button to display a list of connecte d devices on your TV. The currently selected device is highlighte d as shown in the following example: 2. Keep pressing SOURCE to move the highlight down the list and select the source you want. • You can also use the up (.A.) or down (T) navigation buttons to select a source.
OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES 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 TVs come with an IR (infrared) remote, you may need to point the Bose® remote at your TV to operate it. To return to using other sources, use the TV Input button to first select the input for the Bose system, then press the SOURCE button and select another source.
OPERATIN G YOUR CONNECT ED DEVICES Playi ng audio /vide o devic es During the interactive setup process you may have connecte d an audio/video device such as a CD, DVD, DVR, or Blu-ray Disc TM player. These would typically be connecte d to inputs 1-5. If you programmed the Bose® remote for the device, you can use the following controls to operate the selected device. ~ Play II Pause II Stop •_.
OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Playing an iPod or iPhone mobile digital device (on 235, V35, and V25 systems only) Your LIFESTYLE® system can play audio and video from your iPod or iPhone. Be sure to dock your iPod or iPhone before attempting to select it. It will not appear in the SOURCE list until you dock it. The following controls are available to operate your connected iPod or iPhone. MENU Up one menu level • Press and hold to go to top menu level. • For video, pause and return to menu.
OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Using the front conso le inputs Use the following controls for viewing digital photos. Up one menu item • Press and hold to repeat. The front of the console provides analog AN inputs plus a USB and an HOM I® input. These inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as AN (Front), USB, and HOM I (Front) only when a device is connected. These inputs are provided for temporarily connecting devices such as digital cameras and video cameras.
OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES Front Analog AN 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 that came with it. Front HDMie 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.
LISTE NING TO THE RADIO (ON 235, V25, AND V35 SYSTEMS ONLY) Selec ting the radio Reca lling a prese t statio n 1. Press the SOURCE button. 2. Keep pressing the SOURCE button to select FM or To recall your stored presets: AM in the SOURCE list. Tunin g to a statio n • Press II-i (increase) or ~ (decrease) to tune up or down the frequency band. OR • Press _.. (seek next) or ~ (seek previous) to find the next/previous strong station.
MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS MORE buttons ·Access Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue ........ functions on Blu-ray Disc™ players, set-top · · · boxes, and Teletext. 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. The following example shows how these buttons appear on your TV. Displays the program guide for previous or next day. Displays the playlist of recorded programs.
MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS Accesses Xbox functions. 3. Press the remote OK button to display the OPTIONS menu for the current source. The following is an example for a video device. Accesses data broadcast on a tuner device (Japan only). ·----Accesses PlayStation functions. Highlighted option Selects different types of video broadcast (EU only). Selected setting See the following on "Changing system options.
MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS OPTIONS menu *indicates factory settings Option Available Settings Sound (Not available on a 235 system.) Original ................... Recommended* ..... Alternative .............. Enhanced Mono ..... Current Station (Not available on T20 or T10 systems.) Allow Stereo* .......... Allows stereo sound from the current stereo FM radio station. Stereo Off ............... Changes the current station to mono, which can help when tuning to a weak radio station. ADS On* .....
MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS Option Available Settings Source Overscan On ........................... Applies video overscan to the current video source. Off* ........................... Makes no change to the video source. System Bass Adjusts bass level. -9 to Normal* to +6 (After ADAPTiQ® calibration) -14 to Normal* to 14 (No ADAPTiQ calibration) System Treble Adjusts treble level.
REVIEWING YOUR SETUP SELECTIONS Adjusting the system setup After performing the initial system setup using the Unify™ intelligent integration system, you can make additional changes to your system setup at any time. Choices in the menu To display the Unify menu on your TV, press the Setup button on the front of the control console. Using the navigation buttons on the remote, select the function you want and follow the instructions on the screen.
Engl~s~ ~ _~ < .1' .. ,!' .. ADDIN G SOUND TO ANOTH ER ROOM Expan ding your 235, V35, or V25 system (Not available on T20, T10 systems, or in Japan.) Your LIFESTYLE® 235, V35 or 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 console enables you to listen to a different sound source in other rooms.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the batteries Cleaning Replace all four batteries when you notice a marked decrease in the range or response of your remote control, or when you see the low-battery indicator on the display. You can wipe the outside surfaces using a soft, dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the speaker grilles. Low-battery icon 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote control. AA (IEC-LR6) batteries (4) Battery compartment cover 2. Remove the old batteries.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem What to do The system is not responding to initial operation of my Bose® remote • • • • The Bose remote does not control a device I added during the initial setup • Try setting up the device again. Press the Setup button on the control console. Select the device setup and follow the onscreen instructions. • Use the manual option for setting up the device. Press the Setup button on the control console.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE What to do Problem Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz, which may be electrical in nature (not harmonic) Radio does not work • Contact Bose® Customer Service to determine if and how other electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, and to obtain possible remedies. • • (Not available on T20 and T1 0 • systems.) • • • FM sound is distorted Make sure antennas are connected properly.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Resetting the system Performing a system software update 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. System software updates are available periodically and can be downloaded over the Internet to the USB drive included with your system. 2.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Limited Warranty Your LIFESTYLE® home entertainment system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
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('- - ~. . .i i__ss_ __,}J This USB flash drive is provided, should your system require updating as described in the Operating Guide. Please see Updates.Bose.com for more information. Esta unidad flash USB se suministra por si es necesario actualizar el sistema tal como se describe en Ia Gula de usuario. Consulte Updates.Bose.com si desea mas informaci6n. Cette de USB est fournie, pour le cas au il sera it necessaire de mettre a jour votre systeme com me decrit dans le guide d'utilisation.
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8USE OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We take great pride in designing each of our products with the goal of providing the highest accuracy musical performance possible in the price range of that product. We strive to reproduce the musical sounds as closely as possible to those of the original performance. And we strive to avoid flashy sounds such as those associated with accentuated bass and/or treble frequencies. While those sounds may be initially attractive to the novice, they are not real and are not enduring.
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18. Use proper power sources- Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 19. Avoid power lines- Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines. 20.
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