Bose 7385161100 User Manual

Operating Guide • Guía de uso • Guide d’utilisation

Regulatory Information

Please refer to your system’s setup guide for Important Safety Information.
Please read this guide carefully and save it for future reference.

Important USA and Canada compliance Information

• 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 device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
general population.

• This device must not be co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas
or transmitters.

For SoundTouch Wireless Adapter:

• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm) between this
device and your body.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Information about products that generate electrical noise

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 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.

Applicable only for Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ 535 and 525 home
entertainment systems

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS
Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.

®

The Bluetooth
of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Blu-Ray Disc™ and Blu-ray are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. ©UEI 2000-2015.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark

“iPhone” is used with a license from Airphone K.K.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such

technology is prohibited without a license from Microsoft
Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
TiVo is a trademark of TiVo, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other

countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
©2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise

used without written permission.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

®

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Contents

Introduction

About your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system ................................................ 6

System features ......................................................................................... 6

SoundTouch™ features .............................................................................. 6

Remote control

Using the remote ............................................................................................... 7

Function buttons ............................................................................................... 8

Display ................................................................................................................. 8

Remote glow button ......................................................................................... 8

To adjust the illumination level of the display ..................................... 8

MORE buttons

Activating a MORE button function ............................................................... 9

MORE button functions .................................................................................... 9

Power On/Off Controls

Powering on the system .................................................................................. 11

Powering on your TV ......................................................................................... 11

Shutting down the system .............................................................................. 11

Using the SOURCE Menu

Selecting a source ............................................................................................. 12

Watching TV

Using a cable/satellite box .............................................................................. 13

Using the tuner in your TV ............................................................................... 13

To return to other sources ........................................................................ 13

Tuning to a TV station ...................................................................................... 13

SoundTouch™

Accessing SoundTouch™ .................................................................................. 14

Using the SoundTouch™ app .................................................................... 14

Using the SoundTouch™ source .............................................................. 14

Getting help ................................................................................................. 14

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Contents

Bluetooth

Accessing Bluetooth® wireless technology ................................................... 15

Using the Bluetooth® source .................................................................... 15

Using the Radio

Selecting the Radio ........................................................................................... 16

Tuning to a station ............................................................................................ 16

Setting a preset station ................................................................................... 16

Recalling a preset station ......................................................................... 16

Deleting a preset station .......................................................................... 16

Optional radio tuner settings .......................................................................... 16

Using Other Connected Devices

Playing audio/video sources ........................................................................... 17

Playing content from an iPod or iPhone ...................................................... 17

Using the front console inputs ....................................................................... 18

Front USB input .......................................................................................... 18

Front Analog A/V input ............................................................................. 18

Front HDMI™ input ..................................................................................... 18

Changing System Options

Using the system OPTIONS menu.................................................................. 19

OPTIONS menu .................................................................................................. 19

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Changing Your System Setup

UNIFY® system overview .................................................................................. 22

Using the UNIFY menu ..................................................................................... 22

Changing the image view................................................................................. 23

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Contents

System Status Indicators

Control Console .................................................................................................. 24

Soundbar (Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ 135 systems) ....................................... 25

Acoustimass® Module (Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ 135 systems) ................. 25

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 26

Resetting the system ................................................................................ 29

Pairing the remote with the console ...................................................... 29

Performing a system software update .................................................. 29

Replacing the remote control’s batteries ...................................................... 30

Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 31

Customer service ............................................................................................... 31

Limited warranty ............................................................................................... 31

Technical information ....................................................................................... 31

Licensing information ...................................................................................... 32

Appendix: Source Remote Control Functions

Function definitions .......................................................................................... 33

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Introduction

About your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system

The Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ entertainment system provides Bose® quality audio for
video sources, SoundTouch

™

and Bluetooth® technology.

Refer to your system setup guide for instructions on setting up your system.

System features

• UNIFY® intelligent integration system guides you through adding devices to your
system.

• SoundTouch

™

wireless adapter enables SoundTouch™ and Bluetooth® wireless

technology.

• 3D video capability (requires a 3D-capable TV and source(s)

• ADAPTiQ

®

audio calibration system that optimizes sound quality

• Radio frequency (RF) remote control

• HDMI

™

connectivity

• Video up-conversion to 1080p

• Photo viewing using a USB drive

• AM/FM radio

• Back panel connector for a 30-pin accessory dock (not included) compatible
with some iPod and iPhone devices

SoundTouch™ features

SoundTouch™ provides clear, room-filling sound streamed wirelessly over your
home Wi-Fi network. If you have Wi-Fi
favorite music in any room you want.

• Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music services and your music library.

• Access your favorite music easily with your personalized Presets.

• Wireless setup using your smartphone or tablet.

• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.

• Stream music from Bluetooth

• Free SoundTouch

™

app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

• 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.

®

at home, you’re ready to enjoy your

®

enabled devices. See page 15.

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Remote Control

Using the remote

This advanced RF remote works throughout the room without aiming it at the con­trol console.

Display

Provides access to
connected sources

Powers on/off your

®

system

Bose

Function buttons (see
page 8)

Activates Internet access
on third-party devices

Displays additional
device-specific controls
and information
(see page 9)

(See page 8)

Powers on/off your TV

Teletext mode

Navigation pad

TV aspect ratio
(See page 23)

Numeric keypad.
Numbers 1-6 can play
SoundTouch™ Presets

Previous channel,
Preset, chapter or track

Playback controls

Changes TV inputs

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Remote Control

Function buttons

The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with the
color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions.

• Cable/satellite box functions: refer to your cable/satellite box owner’s guide.

• Teletext functions: correspond with color-coded page numbers, headings or
shortcuts on a teletext display.

Display

The display provides operating and system status information.
Examples:

Source identification

Cable

Radio tuner

FM

90.9 - WXYZ90.9

Operating prompt

Hold number key

to set preset

Bluetooth

®

BLUETOOTH

P1

Volume

iPod

SoundTouch

Cable

43

iPod

Album

™

SoundTouch

Presets

Remote glow button

Pressing on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons and
the display.

To adjust the illumination level of the display

Note: If the currently selected source is AM or FM,

switch to another source to prevent deleting a
radio preset.

1. Press and hold

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press either OK or

or to select Brightness or Contrast.

or to decrease or increase the illumination level.

and OK simultaneously for 5 seconds.

to return to normal operation.

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MORE Buttons

Activating a MORE button function

Press to display additional button functions applicable to the current source on
your TV screen.

Buttons to the left.

Buttons to the right.

1. Press .

2. Press

or to highlight the function.

3. Press OK.

MORE button functions

Below is a list of common MORE buttons. Not all buttons are available for all
sources.

Powers device on/off. Switches your TV to live

Lists favorite channels or
works as a “thumbs up” for
certain music services.

Displays program guide for
next day.

Displays program guide for
previous day.

Displays playlist of recorded
programs.

Picture-in-picture mode. Switches between TV and radio on

Video on demand. Switches tuners in a multi-tuner

programming.

Switches between main features
(from DVD to VCR, for example) on
a combo device.

Moves to device’s “Home” state.

Repeats option on current source.

Switches tuners in a multi-tuner
device.

a set-top box.

device.

Enables entering 3-digit
numbers (Japan).

Displays system menu for
set-top box.

Displays OPTIONS menu. See page

19.

Displays Top Menu (or Title Menu)
on Blu-ray Disc™ players.

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MORE Buttons

A, B, C, or D functions in an interactive
program guide.

Xbox® functions.

Data broadcast on a tuner device (Japan).

PlayStation® functions.

Selects different types of video broadcast
(EU).

Rate certain content, such as a TiVo®
program.

Specific “tools” on Blu-ray Disc™ players
or set-top boxes.

Clears the Bluetooth® pairing list.

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Power On/Off Controls

Powering on the system

Press on the remote or the console.
The system status indicator on the console changes from blinking to solid green.

The system is now ready to use.

To power your system and open the SOURCE menu

Press SOURCE on the remote or the control console.

To power your system and open the UNIFY® menu

Press Setup on the control console.

Note: The system operates in a power saving mode when it is off to keep energy

consumption low, so it may take several seconds to start.

Powering on your TV

Press .
Note: If you did not program your remote during the initial setup using UNIFY

the remote that came with your TV.

®

, use

Shutting down the system

Press on the remote or the console.
The system shuts down after a few seconds.
Note: If you decide to access the power controls for connected devices, automatic

shutdown is stopped and you must complete the shutdown using the
onscreen controls.

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Using the SOURCE Menu

Selecting a source

The SOURCE menu allows you to select your sources and connected devices.

1. Press

Game console

SoundTouch

Bluetooth®

HDMI Front

A/V Front

2. Press to move the highlight down the list.

• You can also use

• Unnamed devices appear as generic inputs such as “Input 1 (HDMI)”.

3. Press OK.

Note: The UNIFY

control each of your devices. If one or more of these devices does not
respond to the Bose remote, see “Troubleshooting” on page 26.

on the remote to display a list of connected devices.

Indicates more selections.

Cable

Blu-ray

FM
AM

USB

Indicates more selections.

or to move through the list.

®

intelligent integration system sets up your Bose® remote to

Screensaver mode

When listening to audio sources, the system automatically enters Screensaver
mode to prevent the risk of screen burn-in. Press any button on the Bose remote
to restore the picture. To disable the screensaver, see “OPTIONS menu” on page

19.

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Watching TV

Using a cable/satellite box

Your TV may be receiving its program content through a cable/satellite box. Cable/
satellite boxes connected to your TV appear in the SOURCE menu.

1. Press

2. Tune to a station. See “Tuning to a TV station”

and select the device that provides your TV programs.

Using the tuner in your TV

If you are using the tuner in your TV to receive TV programs:

1. Press

2. Press

3. Tune to a station. See “Tuning to a TV station”

to select the internal tuner in your TV.

and select TV.

To return to other sources

1. Press and select the input for the Bose® system.

2. Press

3. Select a source.

.

Tuning to a TV station

You can tune to a TV station using any of the following methods:

Enter the channel number and press OK. Use the dash button as a
dash or period.

Press or to change channels.
Press

Press GUIDE. Use the navigation, page up/down, and OK buttons
to select a station from the program guide.

Note: Since most televisions come with an IR (infrared) remote, you may need to

point the Bose

to tune to last selected channel.

®

remote at your TV to operate it.

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SoundTouch™

Accessing SoundTouch™

You can access SoundTouch™ through the SoundTouch™ app or through the
SOURCE menu on your system.

Using the SoundTouch™ app

The SoundTouch™ app is a software application that offers full control of
SoundTouch
smartphone, tablet or computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich
remote for the SoundTouch

• Easily personalize Presets to your favorite music.

• Explore Internet radio, music services and your music library.

• Manage system settings.

• Manage paired and connected Bluetooth

Using the SoundTouch™ source

The SoundTouch
set up SoundTouch

Use the remote to access the SoundTouch
features on your system:

• Personalize and play Presets.

• Play Recents.

• View available artist information in the NOW PLAYING panel.

• Control playback (play, pause, stop, skip to the next track, etc.).

• View the music source of the content on the NOW PLAYING panel.

™

, enabling you to set up and control SoundTouch™ from your

™

source.

®

enabled devices.

™

source offers a subset of SoundTouch™ features.Once you have

™

, select SoundTouch™ from the SOURCE menu.

™

source and control a subset of

Getting help

SoundTouch.com

Provides access to the owner support center, which includes: owner’s manuals,
articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the owner community where you post
questions and answers.

1. Open a browser.

2. In the address field, type SoundTouch.com

In-app help

Provides help articles for using SoundTouch™.

1. On your device, select

2. From the EXPLORE panel, select HELP.

For more information on using SoundTouch
wireless adapter owner’s guide from SoundTouch.com

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to open the app.

™

, download the SoundTouch™ series II

Bluetooth

Accessing Bluetooth® wireless technology

Your system has Bluetooth® wireless technology which lets you stream music from
Bluetooth enabled devices to your system. You can access Bluetooth wireless

technology through the SoundTouch
system.

Using the Bluetooth® source

Select Bluetooth from the SOURCE menu.
You can use the remote to control a subset of Bluetooth features on your system:

• Pair and connect Bluetooth enabled devices.

• View available artist information in the NOW PLAYING panel.

• View connected devices.

• Control playback (play, pause, stop, skip to the next track, etc.).

• Clear the pairing list.

™

app or through the SOURCE menu on your

®

For more information on using Bluetooth wireless technology, download the
SoundTouch

™

series II wireless adapter owner’s guide from SoundTouch.com

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Using the Radio

Selecting the Radio

1. Press .

2. Select FM or AM in the SOURCE menu.

Tuning to a station

• Press or to tune up or down the frequency band.

• Press

or to find the next/previous strong station.

Setting 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.

2. For presets 1-9, press and hold the number key. For 10-25, press and hold the

OK button to store the station in the next available preset.

FM

90.9 - WXYZ90.9

P1

Recalling a preset station

Press or to go to the next or
previous preset.

Preset number

Press the number key for
presets 1-9.

Deleting a preset station

1. Tune to the preset station you want to delete.

2. Press and hold OK until the preset number disappears from the display.

Optional radio tuner settings

1. Press and select .

2. See “OPTIONS menu” on page 19 for available actions.

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Using Other Connected Devices

Playing audio/video sources

During the interactive setup process, you may have connected a CD, DVD, DVR,
Blu-ray Disc

If you programmed the Bose
mote Control Functions” on page 33 for button functions.

™

player or other source.

®

remote for the source See “Appendix: Source Re-

Playing content from an iPod or iPhone

Your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system can play audio and video from some iPod
or iPhone models 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. The
“Now Playing” track appears on the right.

For available controls, see “Appendix: Source Remote Control Functions” on page

33.

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Using Other Connected Devices

Using the front console inputs

The front of the console has analog A/V inputs, a USB and an HDMI™ input. These
inputs appear in the SOURCE menu as A/V (Front), USB, and HDMI (Front) when
a device is connected. They can be used to connect digital cameras and video
cameras.

Front USB input

Your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system can display photo files (.jpg or .jpeg format
only) from a USB storage device.

When using the USB source, folders appear at the top of the list on the left with
single image files. Selecting a folder displays its contents.

For available controls, see “Appendix: Source Remote Control Functions” on page

33.

Front Analog A/V input

You can use this input for devices that have composite video and left/right audio
outputs. The Bose
You need to use the controls on the device itself or the remote that came with it.

®

remote does not control a device connected to this input.

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. You need to use the controls
on the device itself or the remote that came with it.

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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

2. Highlight

3. Press OK to display the OPTIONS menu for the current source.

4. Press or to highlight the option you want to change.

5. Press

6. Press EXIT when done.

on your remote.

.

Cable

Blu-ray

DVD

Volume on TV

Toggle volume display onTV

On

TV Speakers

Video Output

Automatic Off

or to select the setting.

OPTIONS menu

Option Available Settings

Sound
(Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™
535/525
systems)

Current
Station

RDS On: (Default) Displays RDS information on the remote

Game Mode On: Reduces video processing and delay

Original: Plays stereo audio received from the source
Recommended: (Default) Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- or 5-channel

audio is received from the source
Alternative : Plays 5-channel audio when either stereo or 5-channel audio

is received from the source
Enhanced Mono: Plays simulated surround sound when monaural audio is

received from the source

Allow Stereo: (Default) Allows stereo sound from stereo FM radio station
Stereo Off: Changes the station to mono, (helpful with weak radio stations)

Off: No RDS information on the remote

Off: (Default) Normal performance

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Changing System Options

Option Available Settings

Audio
Compression

Audio Track Track 1: (Default) Selects track 1 from external audio stream

Volume
Offset

Source
Overscan
(2D only)

System Bass Adjusts bass level: –9 to Normal to +6 (after ADAPTiQ

System
Treble

2D A/V Sync
(2D only)

3D (3D only) Sets the 3D image to display correctly with the appropriate 3D glasses

3D A/V Sync
(3D only)

Power Down Normal: (Default) System shuts down without the Power Down Menu

Screensaver On: (Default) Displays a screensaver after 20 minutes of no user activity

Rear Speak­ers (Lifestyle
SoundTouch™
535/525
systems)

Center
Speaker
(Lifestyle
SoundTouch™
535/525
systems)

Off: No change to audio track
Enhance Dialog: (Default) Enhances sound output to hear movie dialogs

more distinctly
Smart Volume: Reduces the range of volume levels in a movie soundtrack

so differences between loud and soft sounds are less noticeable

Track 2: Selects track 2 from external audio stream
Both Tracks: Selects tracks 1 and 2 from external audio stream
Not Available: Automatically selected when only one track is received

Increases the volume of selected source relative to other sources (0 to 10)

On: Applies video overscan to the current video source
Off: (Default) Video source unaffected

Note: When a 3D source is playing, Source Overscan is not available.

®

–14 to Normal to +14 (no ADAPTiQ calibration)

Adjusts treble level: –9 to Normal
–14 to Normal to +14 (no ADAPTiQ calibration)

to +6 (after ADAPTiQ

®

Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize audio with the 2D video:
–2 to Normal to +5

Automatic: (Default) Sets the correct 3D image format automatically
Side by side: Selects the side by side format
Top and bottom: Selects the top/bottom format

Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize audio with the 3D video
–2 to Normal to +10

Power Down Menu: View Power Down Menu when shutting down

when playing audio-only sources
Off: Disables screensaver mode

Adjusts the volume level of the rear speakers relative to front speakers:

®

(–10 to Normal to +6)
Note: Unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2) or Front (3).

Adjusts the volume level of the front center speaker relative to other
speakers: –8 to Normal to +8

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Note: Unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2)

calibration)

calibration)

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Changing System Options

Option Available Settings

Speakers
(Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™
535/525
systems)

Volume on TVOn: (Default) Enables the system to display the volume level meter and

TV Speakers On: Sends HDMI

Video Output Changes the resolution (Standard Definition/720p/1080i/1080p) of the

Automatic
Off

Stereo (2): Activates only front left and right speakers
Front (3): Activates only front left, center, and right speakers
Surround (5): (Default) Activates all front and rear speakers

mute indicator on your TV
Off: Prevents the display of the volume level meter and mute indicator

™

audio to your TV (audio from the TV is not affected
by plugging headphones into the control console or by pressing Mute or
Volume on the remote)

Off: (Default) Sends HDMI audio to the Lifestyle

®

SoundTouch™ system

speakers

video signal sent to your TV (only settings supported by your TV appear as
options)

Note: When a 3D source is playing, the output resolution always matches

the resolution of the connected 3D source. You cannot change
resolutions while a 3D source is playing.

Enabled: (Default) The system automatically powers off:

• After four hours of inactivity.

• After 15 minutes of no audio or video from a video source or
audio from an audio source.

• After 25 minutes of inactivity from the iPod source.

Disabled: The system will not turn power off automatically

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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 Bose

®

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.

Using the UNIFY 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.

Menu item What you can do

Resume initial
setup

Restart initial setup Start the UNIFY setup process from the beginning if initial setup is

Reconnect
Acoustimass
(Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™ 135
systems)

Language Change the language of the on-screen display.
ADAPTiQ

TV setup After your TV is connected to the console:

Source setup For sources connected to Input 1-5 of the control console:

Add a new device Add another device or accessory to your system.
Network setup Connect your SoundTouch
Update Perform a system software update (see “Performing a system soft-

Teach mode Send IR codes to program a learning remote.
Exit UNIFY Close the UNIFY menu.

®

Return to the UNIFY setup process at the last completed event if
initial setup is incomplete.

incomplete.
Reconnect the soundbar with the Acoustimass module.

®

Start the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. After ADAPTiQ has been
run, this menu disables or enables ADAPTiQ.

• Program the Bose remote to control your TV

• Manually enter remote control IR device codes

• Replace your TV

• Add, change, or remove the TV audio connection

• Rename the device

• Program your remote to control the device and add the IR emitter

• Manually enter remote control IR device codes

• Remove the device

• Add or change the type of audio or video connection

™

wireless adapter to your system.

ware update” on page 29).

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Changing Your System Setup

Changing the image view

Press to display a menu of video formatting choices. Continue to press this
button to highlight your choice.

Note: The image view cannot be changed when watching 3D video.

Normal

Auto-Wide

Stretch 1

Stretch 2

Zoom

Gray Bars

Leaves original video image unchanged.

Fills width of the screen without cropping any content.

Stretches video image evenly from the center.

Stretches the edges of the video image much more
than the center portion of the image.

Enlarges the video image (press
offset the image on your screen).

Places vertical gray bars on the left and right of a
standard-definition video image.

or to vertically

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System Status Indicators

Control console

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

System Status indicator

Off System is off
Red Network standby
Blinking green System starting
Solid green System powered on
Amber System is powering off or charging iPod/iPhone in accessory

dock (available from Bose).

2

Front A/V inputs

Temporarily connect an audio/video device such as a camcorder.

3

Headphones output

Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug.

4

Control buttons

SOURCE

Power

on/off

5

Front USB input

View photo files from a USB device including a digital camera, or update
system software.

6

Front HDMI

Temporarily connect an HDMI device such as a video camera.

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Source

selection

™

input

Mute/

unmute

Volume

down

Volume upUNIFY®

menu

(page 22)

System Status Indicators

Soundbar (Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ 135
systems)

Status

Indicator activity Soundbar state

Off Connected to the Acoustimass® module.
Blinking amber Disconnected from the Acoustimass module.
Slow blinking amber Available to make a wireless connection to the Acoustimass

Red System error (call Bose Customer Service).

module.

Acoustimass® module (Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™ 135 systems)

Status

Indicator activity Acoustimass module state

Solid amber Connected to the soundbar.
Blinking amber Disconnected from the soundbar.
Slow blinking amber Available to make a wireless connection to the soundbar.
Red System error (call Bose Customer Service).

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Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

The system is not
responding to
initial operation of
Bose® remote

The Bose remote
does not control
a device added
during initial setup

Poor video
connection from a
source

System doesn’t
do anything

No sound • Connect all components of the system to AC (mains) power.

Sound quality
has changed /
soundbar status
indicator
blinking amber
(Lifestyle
SoundTouch™ 135
systems).

TV does not
respond to remote
commands
(Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™ 135
systems)

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• Power on the control console.

• Ensure the remote batteries are installed correctly and do not need
replacement. See “Replacing the remote control’s batteries” on
page 30.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.

• Press any remote key. The system status indicator on the control
console should blink with each press. If not, see “Pairing the remote
with the console” on page 29

• Try setting up the device again. Press the Setup button on the
control console. Select the device options and follow the on-screen
instructions to set up the device again.

• Your system may need a software update. See “Performing a sys­tem software update” on page 29.

Press the Setup button on the control console and select “device
setup options”. Follow the on-screen instructions to change a video
connection.

• Connect all components of the system to AC (mains) power.

• Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.

• Increase the volume.

• Press the mute button to ensure the system is not muted.

• Ensure that you have selected the correct source (check the input
connections on the control console).

• Connect audio input cable firmly into the Audio Out connector (not
Bose link) on the control console, and the other end into the Media
Center connector on the Acoustimass module.

• (135 series IV systems) Connect the audio input cable firmly into the
Audio Out connector (not Bose link) on the control console, and the
other end into the Audio In connector on
the soundbar.

• (135 series IV systems) Move system away from potential interfer­ence, such as a wireless router, cordless phone, television, micro­wave, etc.

• Connect the FM and AM antennas for radio operation.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.

Press the Setup button on the control console and select the
“Reconnect Acoustimass” menu item. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

• Ensure soundbar is not blocking the IR sensor on the TV.

• Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your TV for details on the
location of the TV’s IR sensor.

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Care and Maintenance

Problem What to do

Intermittent bass
(Lifestyle®
SoundTouch™ 135
systems)

Sound is impaired
by a loud hum or
buzz, which may
be electrical in
nature

Radio does not
work

FM sound is
distorted

Picture is blurry
when viewing 3D
content

Sound is distorted • Ensure the audio input cable is connected and not damaged.

No sound from a
connected device

• Check that the status indicator on the Acoustimass® module is solid
amber. See page 25.

• If the soundbar status indicator is blinking amber:

—Connect the Acoustimass module to AC (mains) power (The

status indicator glows amber).

—Press the Setup button on the control console. Select “Recon-

nect Acoustimass”. Follow the on-screen instructions.

—Move system away from potential interference, such as a wireless

router, cordless phone, television, microwave, etc.

Contact Bose

®

Customer Service to determine if and how
other electrical devices in the room create unwanted signals, and to
obtain possible remedies.

• Connect antennas.

• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the control con-

sole and Acoustimass module.

• Adjust antenna position.

• Ensure the AM antenna is upright.

• Move antennas farther from control console, TV, or other electronic

equipment.

• Select another station.

• Adjust antenna position.

• Fully extend the FM antenna.

• Ensure your 3D glasses are powered on (if necessary).

• Change the 3D system option to a different setting.

• Ensure the soundbar is not blocking the IR sensor on the TV.

• Reduce the volume output level from any external devices con-

nected to the control console.

• (Lifestyle

®

SoundTouch™ 135 systems) Remove all protective films

from the system.

• Check the connections.

• Do not make coaxial or optical audio connections to the same input

on the control console.

• Power on the device.

• Refer to the owner’s manual that came with the device.

No TV picture, but
audio is heard

A connected de­vice not respond­ing consistently to
remote com­mands

Intermittent audio
dropouts heard
on coaxial digital
audio inputs

• Ensure the TV video input selection is correct for the

video source.

• Ensure cables are securely connected.
Connect the included external IR emitter to the control console. For

guidance, press the Setup button on the control console. Select de­vice options and follow on-screen instructions.

Contact Bose Customer Service to request a composite video cable
for the coaxial digital audio connection.

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Care and Maintenance

Problem What to do

Cannot complete
network setup

Cannot connect
to network

“SoundTouch
“Bluetooth®” does
not appear in the
SOURCE menu

Cannot play
Bluetooth® audio

• Plug the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter into the Bose link connector
on the control console.

• Connect the system to AC (mains) power.

• Select the correct network name and enter password.

• Connect the device and SoundTouch
network.

• Place the wireless adapter within range of the router.

• Enable Wi-Fi on the device (mobile or computer) you are using for
setup.

• If network name does not appear or is hidden, select
Manually Connect to Another Network on the
CONNECT TO HOME WI-FI NETWORK screen.

• Close other open applications.

• Test your internet connection by loading www.SoundTouch.com

• Restart your mobile device or computer, and router.

• Reboot your SoundTouch
the app).

• Uninstall the app, reset the system, and restart setup.

• Un-hide your network if it is hidden to complete setup.

• If your network has changed or to connect your system to another
network, refer to the Help system in the app.

• Connect to the network using an ethernet cable.

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” or

• Update the control console.

• Ensure the Bose link cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter
and the control console.

• Ensure the USB cable is fully connected to the wireless adapter and
the control console.

• Complete the Network Setup process in UNIFY. Refer to your
Lifestyle

®

SoundTouch™ setup guide.

On your system:

• Pair a device (page 30).

• Try pairing a different device.

• See “No sound”.

• Set up SoundTouch

• Clear the system’s pairing list using the SoundTouch

- In the Bluetooth source, press on your remote.

- Select CLEAR LIST.

On your mobile device:

• Disable and re-enable the Bluetooth feature.

• Remove the system from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again.

• Refer to your Bluetooth enabled device’s documentation.

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system to the same Wi-Fi®

™

system (refer to the help system in

™

first, and perform all system updates.

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source:

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Care and Maintenance

Resetting the system

1. Press and hold on the control console for 5 seconds or until the system

status indicator on the control console changes to red.

2. Release

The system status indicator changes to solid green when the system is on.

Note: If you still cannot operate the system using the remote, try to pair the remote

with the control console.

Pairing the remote with the console

You may need to perform this procedure if you are replacing a remote or if
troubleshooting instructions recommend.

1. Power on your system.

2. Hold the remote close to the control console.

3. Press and hold

seconds.
The system status indicator blinks when pairing is complete.

4. Press any remote button and verify that the system status indicator on the

control console blinks with each button press.

Performing a system software update

To manually update your system, download the software from the Bose® website to
the USB drive included with your system.

1. Press Setup on the control console to display the UNIFY

2. Select Update.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: When performing an update, place your Bose

control console to ensure it is also up to date.

on the control console to restart the system.

on the control console and OK on the remote for five

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remote near the front of the

®

menu.

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Care and Maintenance

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Replacing the remote control’s batteries

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 icon on the
remote display.

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1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Install four 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.

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