LIFESTYLE® 535/525 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 235/135 series II home entertainment systems LIFESTYLE® 520/510 home theater systems
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.
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 amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Safety Information Applicable only for: • LIFESTYLE® 535 and 525 series II home entertainment systems • LIFESTYLE® 520 and 510 home theater systems Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Contents Introduction Welcome............................................................................................................... System features.................................................................................................. If you need help................................................................................................... 7 7 7 Controls and Indicators Remote Control...............................................................................................
Contents Playing content from an iPod or iPhone (535/525/235/135 series II systems only)..................................................... 20 Using the front console inputs........................................................................ 21 Front USB input........................................................................................... 21 Front Analog A/V input.............................................................................. 22 Front HDMITM input.............................
Introduction Welcome 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 calibrated the sound for your room using the ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system. This guide describes your new remote control and shows you how to operate your system and its connected devices.
Controls and Indicators Remote Control Using the remote This advanced radio frequency remote works throughout the room. You do not need to aim it at the control console.
Controls and Indicators Navigation controls OK – Selects or confirms highlighted item MENU – Displays the menu for a connected device Page Up – Moves to previous page GUIDE – Displays your set-top box or TV program guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player popup menu EXIT – Clears a menu or guide from your TV screen INFO – Displays program information Page Down – Moves to next page Left/Right and Up/Down – Navigation control Note: See “Operating Your System Sources” on page 16 for more details on using navigation
Controls and Indicators Information display (535/525/235/135 series II systems only) The display provides operating and system status information. Examples: Source identification Volume Cable Cable 43 Radio tuner FM 90.9 - WBUR90.9 iPod P1 iPod 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 on 535/525/235/135 series II systems).
Controls and Indicators MORE buttons 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. Only 13 of the available buttons can be displayed. An arrow at the right or left of the buttons indicates if additional buttons are available.
Controls and Indicators Button function definitions (continued) Allows you to enter a 3-digit number (Japan only). Displays the OPTIONS menu. See “Changing System Options” on page 23. Accesses the system menu for your set-top box. Access the Top Menu (or Title Menu) on Blu-ray Disc™ players. Accesses A, B, C, or D functions in an interactive program guide. Accesses Xbox® functions. Accesses data broadcast on a tuner device (Japan only). Accesses PlayStation® functions.
Controls and Indicators Control Console 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 System status indicator Red ����������������������System is off (Standby) Blinking green �����System is starting Solid green ����������System is on and ready to use Amber ������������������System is off or turning off, and when charging iPod or iPhone in the optional accessory dock (available from Bose) 2 Front A/V inputs Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a camcorder.
Controls and Indicators Speaker Array (135 series II 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..........................
Power On/Off Controls Starting your system To start your system: Press the Power button on the remote or the console. In several seconds, the system status indicator on the console changes from blinking to solid green. The system is now ready to use. To start your system and go directly to the SOURCE menu: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control. This starts your system and opens the SOURCE menu on your TV screen.
Operating Your System Sources Selecting a source The SOURCE menu allows you to select your sources and connected devices. The menu can display a maximum of 10 selections. When there are more than 10 selections, an arrow appears either at the top or bottom of the menu telling you to scroll up or down to see the other items. 1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote to display the list of connected devices on your TV. Indicates more selections above. Move highlight up.
Operating Your System Sources 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 televisions come with an IR (infrared) remote, you may need to point the Bose® remote at your TV to operate it. Using a set-top box If you connected a cable, satellite, or other set-top box to your TV, it will appear in the SOURCE menu under the name you assigned it during the setup process. 1.
Operating Your System Sources Playing audio/video devices During the interactive setup process, you may have connected a CD, DVD, DVR, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or other such device. These are typically connected to inputs 1-5. If you programmed the LIFESTYLE® remote for the device, you can use the following controls to operate the selected device.
Operating Your System Sources Selecting the radio (535, 525, 235 and 135 series II systems only) 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 frequency band. (decrease) to tune up or down the Or, • Press (seek next) or (seek previous) to find the next/previous strong station. Storing a preset station The built-in radio tuner can store up to 25 FM and 25 AM preset stations. 1. Tune to a radio station.
Operating Your System Sources Playing content from an iPod or iPhone (535, 525, 235, and 135 series II systems only) Your LIFESTYLE® system can play audio and video from an iPod or iPhone using the 30-pin accessory dock (not included) available from Bose. Your iPod or iPhone menus and content appear on the left side of your screen as shown in the following example. The “Now Playing” track appears on the right. The following controls are available to operate your connected iPod.
Operating Your System Sources Using the front console inputs The front of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMI® input. These inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as A/V (Front), USB, and HDMI (Front) only when a device is connected. These inputs are provided for temporarily connecting devices such as digital cameras and video cameras. Front USB input Your LIFESTYLE® system can display photo files (.jpg or .jpeg format only) from a USB storage device.
Operating Your System Sources Front Analog A/V 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 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.
Changing System Options Using the system OPTIONS menu The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on which source is currently selected. 1. Press the remote MORE button 2. Press the left or right navigation button and highlight OPTIONS. Press the remote OK button to display the OPTIONS menu for the current source as shown in the following example. . Cable Blu-ray DVD Volume on TV Toggle volume display onTV On TV Speakers Video Output Automatic Off 3.
Changing System Options Option Available Settings RDS (Not available on 520 or 510 systems) On������������������������������� Displays RDS information on the remote Off ������������������������������ No RDS information on the remote Game Mode On ������������������������������Reduces video processing and delay Off ������������������������������Normal performance Audio Compression Off ������������������������������� No change to audio track Enhance Dialog��������� Enhances sound output so you can hear
Changing System Options Option Available Settings Rear Speakers (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Adjusts the volume level of the rear speakers relative to front speakers: (–10 to Normal to +6) Center Speaker (Not available on 235 series II or 135 series II systems) Note: This option is unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2) or Front (3).
Changing Your System Setup UNIFY® system overview The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you through the initial process of setting up and configuring your system. It helps you choose the right cables and inputs, and program the LIFESTYLE® 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.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do The system is not responding to initial operation of my Bose® remote • Make sure the control console is turned on. • Check to see if the remote batteries are installed correctly or need replacement. See “Replacing the batteries” on page 30. • Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29. • Press any remote key and watch the system status indicator on the control console. It should blink with each press.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do Sound quality has changed and speaker array status indicator is blinking orange (135 series II systems only). Press the Setup button on the control console and select the “Reconnect Acoustimass” menu item. Follow the onscreen instructions. TV does not respond to remote commands (135 series II systems only) • Make sure the speaker array is not blocking the IR sensor on the TV. Change the position of the TV and speaker array so that the IR sensor is not blocked.
Care and Maintenance Problem What to do No sound from a connected device • Check the connections. • If using a coaxial or optical audio connection, make sure you have not made both types of connections to the same input on the control console. • Make sure that device is turned on. • Refer to the owner’s manual that came with the device. No TV picture, but audio is heard • Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source. • Make sure video cables are securely connected.
Care and Maintenance Performing a system software update System software updates may be available periodically from Bose and can be downloaded over the Internet to the USB drive included with your system. 1. Press the Setup button on the front of the control console to display the UNIFY® menu. 2. Using the remote navigation buttons, select Update. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning You can wipe the outside surfaces using a soft dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the speaker grilles. CAUTIONS: • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays for cleaning. • DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Limited warranty Your LIFESTYLE® system is covered by a limited warranty. See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose.
Care and Maintenance Technical information Remote control Frequency: 2.4 GHz Range: 33 ft (10 m) Control console power supply rating AC input: 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 1.0A (1,0A) DC output: 12V 35W Max.
Care and Maintenance Licensing information This product contains one or more free or open source software programs originating from third parties and distributed as part of the STLinux software package. Visit www.stlinux.com/download for further details. This free and open source software is subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License, GNU Library/Lesser General Public License, or other different and/or additional copyright licenses, notices, and disclaimers.
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