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235/135

V35/V25

T20/T10

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this guide

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.

All Bose products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.

WARNINGS:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.

• Contains small parts that may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

CAUTIONS:

• 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. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods.

Notes:

• 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 product label is located on the bottom or the back of the product.

• The interconnect cables included with this system are not approved for in-wall installation. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall installation.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable Directives. The complete Declaration of the Conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

is product conforms to all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law. The complete

Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are 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 to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

These devices comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population. They must not be co-located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters.

These devices comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The 135 Speaker array has an output power of 6 mW @ 2406-2474 MHz. The 135 Acoustimass Module has an output power of 2 mW @ 2406-2474 MHz. Designed with UEI

and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the

HDMI United States and other countries.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

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.

Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. ©UEI 2000-2011.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Part Name

PCBs

Metal parts

Plastic parts

Speakers

Cables

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)

X0 0 0 0 0

00 0 0 0 0

X0 0 0 0 0

: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homoge neous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.

: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T 11363-2006.

X0 0 0 0 0

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Applicable only for:

•LIFESTYLE® V25/V35 home entertainment systems

•LIFESTYLE® T10/T20 home theater systems

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 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

Applicable only for:

•LIFESTYLE® 135/235 home entertainment systems

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380 and 6,487,535 & other worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the DTS Symbol and

DTS+the DTS Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of

Applicable only for:

•LIFESTYLE® V25/V35/135/235 home entertainment systems

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Made for:

iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) iPod classic iPod with video iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone

Please complete and retain for your records:

LIFESTYLE® model: _____________________________________________________ Control console serial number (on bottom panel): ___________________________ Speaker array serial number

(on bottom panel of LS135 systems only): __________________________________ Acoustimass

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module serial number (on back panel): ________________________

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

If you need help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Speaker Array (135 systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Acoustimass

Module (135 systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS 9

Starting your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turning on your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shutting down your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES 10

Selecting a connected device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using a set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the tuner in your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuning to a TV station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing audio/video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening to a Bose link input device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing an iPod or iPhone

(235/135 or V35/V25 systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the front console inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front USB input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Analog A/V input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front HDMI™ input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the image view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LISTENING TO THE RADIO (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY) 16

Selecting the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Storing a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

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CONTENTS

MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS 17

MORE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Activating a MORE button function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Button function definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing system options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CHANGING YOUR SYSTEM SETUP 22

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

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

ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY) 23

Expanding your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Expansion guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pairing the remote with the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Performing a system software update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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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

integration system and calibrated the sound for your room using the ADAPTiQ

intelligent

audio

calibration system.

This guide describes your new remote control and shows you how to operate your

system and its connected devices.

System features

All systems:

• UNIFY intelligent integration system to help you easily add devices to your system

• 3D video capability

• ADAPTiQ audio calibration system that optimizes system performance for your room

• RF remote control

•HDMI

connectivity

• Video up-conversion to 1080p

• Photo viewing using a USB flash drive

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To enjoy 3D video, you must connect a 3D-capable TV and a 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc™ player,

game console, cable box, or other source device to your LIFESTYLE

Additional features for 235/135 and V35/V25 systems only:

• Interface and dock compatible with iPod and iPhone devices

•AM/FM radio

• Can deliver sound in up to 14 additional rooms or locations (not available on systems sold in Japan)

✱

system.

If you need help

If you experience any operating difficulties, be sure to check the troubleshooting table

on page 24. You can solve the most common operating problems using the helpful tips provided there. If you need additional help or service for your product, please refer to the included contact sheet.

IMPORTANT! – Please register your product right away!

Registering your product enables you to receive notifications of system software

updates to keep your product performing optimally. It also allows us to send you information about new products and special offers from Bose.

Please follow the instructions on your Product Registration Card to register. Failure to

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

SOURCE – Displays and selects

connected devices from the source list on your TV

Power – Turns your LIFESTYLE

system on or off (press and hold to turn off all rooms*)

Volume Up/Down – Increases (+) or decreases (–) the system volume

Mute – Mutes/unmutes system speakers (press and hold to mute/unmute all rooms*)

Numeric Keypad – Allows manual entry of channels and settings

Image View – Changes the way video appears

Information Display – See page 6

TV Input – Changes inputs on your TV

Playback Controls – See page 5

Last Channel – Returns to last channel or preset

Channel Up/Down – Next or previous numbered channel or preset

MORE – Displays additional device-specific controls and information on your TV

Navigation controls – See page 5

TV Power – Turns your TV on or off

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.

iPod 3:20

The Beatles

*For system delivering sound to another room through Bose® link OUT (not applicable to systems

sold in Japan).

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page

MENU – Displays the menu for a connected device

INFO – Displays program information

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

Left/Right and Up/Down – Navigation control

Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page

OK – Selects or confirms highlighted item

Shuffle

Seek Backward/Rewind

Quick Replay/Skip Backward

Stop

Record

Seek Forward/Fast Forward

Quick Skip/Skip Forward

Pause

Play

Navigation controls

Note: See “Operating Your Connected Devices” on page 10 for more details on using navigation and playback controls with selected sources.

Playback controls

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Cable

Source identification Volume

Radio tuner iPod

Operating prompt

Cable

FM P1

90.9 - WBUR90.9

iPod

Album

Hold number key

to set preset

Glow button

To adjust the illumination level:

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

to any other source before making this adjustment. This prevents unintentionally deleting a radio preset.

1. Press and hold the Glow and OK buttons at the

same time for 5 seconds.

2. Press the up/down navigation button to select

Brightness or Contrast.

3. Press the left/right navigation button to decrease

or increase the illumination level.

4. Press either the OK or Glow button to return to

normal operation.

Information display (235/135 and V35/V25 systems only)

The display provides operating and system status information.

Examples:

Remote glow button

Pressing the glow button on the rear of the remote illuminates the remote buttons (and the display for 235/135 and V35/V25 systems). The light turns off automatically after several seconds to prolong battery life.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Right (R) audio channel (red) Left (L) or mono audio channel (white) Composite video (yellow)

Source Setup

Power

on/off

Source

selection

Mute/

unmute

Volume

down

Volume upUNIFY®

(page 22)

Control Console

Power light

• Red.....................System is off (Standby)

• Blinking green ....System is starting

• Steady green ......System is on and ready to use in the main room or other rooms

• Amber.................System off and charging iPod or iPhone

Front A/V inputs

Used for temporarily connecting an audio/video device such as a camcorder.

Headphones output

Accepts stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo plug. Volume level is set by the volume controls.

Control buttons

Front USB input

Used for viewing photo files from a USB device including a digital camera. Also used for updating system software.

Front HDMITM input

Used for temporarily connecting an HDMI device such as a video camera.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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.........................................System error

Status

Status indicator:

Solid orange .............................. Speaker array and Acoustimass module are connected

Blinks orange every 3 secs....... Acoustimass module is disconnected from speaker array

(or speaker array is off: Acoustimass module standby)

Slow blinking orange ................Acoustimass module is available to make wireless connection

Solid red ....................................System error

Status

Speaker Array (135 systems only)

Acoustimass® Module (135 systems only)

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POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS

Setup

Starting your system

Press the power button on the remote or on the console to start your system. In several seconds, the power LED on the console changes from blinking to

steady green. The system is now ready to use.

You also can start the system in two other ways:

Pressing the remote SOURCE button also starts your system and puts the SOURCE menu on your TV screen.

Pressing the Setup button on the console also starts your system and puts the UNIFY

menu on your TV screen.

Turning on your TV

If you programmed your remote during the initial setup, press the TV power button on the remote control to turn on your TV. Otherwise, use the remote that came with your TV.

Shutting down your system

Press the power button on the remote or on the control console. The system will shut down automatically after a few seconds.

However, if you decide to access the power controls for connected devices,

automatic shutdown will be stopped and you must complete the shutdown using the onscreen controls.

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OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES

More sources available (down)

More sources available (up)

Cable

Blu-ray

DVD

Game Console

AM iPod

USB

HDMI Front

A/V Front

The UNIFY® intelligent integration system sets up your LIFESTYLE

remote to control each of your devices.

If one or more of these devices does not respond to the LIFESTYLE

remote, see “Troubleshooting” on page 24.

Selecting a connected device

The SOURCE menu allows you to select your connected devices. When there are more

than 10 selections in the SOURCE menu (more than 10 sources are connected to the system), an arrow appears either at the top or bottom of the menu.

1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote to display the list of connected devices on your TV.

If more sources are available than are displayed, an arrow appears at the bottom (or top) of the list.

2. Keep pressing SOURCE to move the highlight down the list and select the source you want.

• You can also use the up ( ) or down ( ) navigation buttons to select a source.

• If you named a device during the setup process, the assigned name appears in the list. Unnamed devices appear as generic inputs such as “Input 1 (HDMI)” and “Input 2 (HDMI).”

• If you select a device that is not turned on, a message will appear on the screen reminding you to make sure the device is turned on.

Note: When listening to audio sources like iPod, the system will automatically enter

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 “Changing system options” on page 18.

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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 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. Press the remote SOURCE button and select the device that provides your TV programs.

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

Using the tuner in your TV

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

1. Press the remote SOURCE button and select TV.

2. Press the TV Input button to select the internal tuner in your TV.

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

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.

Tuning to a TV station

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

Enter the channel number on the keypad and press OK. Use the dash button for channel numbers using a dash or period.

Press Channel Up ( ) or Down ( ) to change channels.

Press to tune to last selected channel.

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

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OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES

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 would typically be connected to inputs 1-5.

If you programmed the Bose® remote for the device, you can use the following controls

to operate the selected device.

GUIDE

INFO

EXIT

Device menu (if available) or system setup menu Blu-ray Disc player pop-up menu Device information Exit menu Up one item Down one item Move left Move right

Select

Next page, channel, or disc Previous page, channel, or disc Play Pause Stop Record Fast forward or search forward Fast rewind or search reverse Quick skip or skip forward Quick replay or skip backward Shuffle mode

Listening to a Bose link input device

You can use your LIFESTYLE® system to listen to content from a Bose link-compatible

system, such as another LIFESTYLE connector on the rear panel of the control console.

To listen to the Bose link source, press the SOURCE button and select Bose link.

Be sure to connect your Bose link device before attempting to select it. It will

not appear in the SOURCE list until it is connected.

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system. Connect that system to the Bose link IN

OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES

Note: For a list of compatible

iPod and iPhone models, refer to page iv.

Playing an iPod or iPhone (235/135 or V35/V25 systems only)

Your LIFESTYLE® system can play audio and video from your iPod or iPhone.

Be sure to dock your iPod before attempting to select it. It will not appear in

the SOURCE list until you dock it.

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.

Up one menu level (press and hold to go to top menu level) (If playing video, pause and return to menu)

Up one page Down one page Up one menu item (press and hold to scroll quickly) Down one menu item (press and hold to scroll quickly) Up one menu level (If playing video, pause and return to menu) Down one menu level Down one menu level

Play Pause Stop Next track or audio bookmark Previous track or audio bookmark Fast forward Fast rewind Shuffle on/off

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OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES

Using the front console inputs

The front of the console provides analog A/V inputs plus a USB and an HDMITM 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.

When selecting the USB source, folders appear at the top of the list on the left followed

by single image files. Selecting a folder displays its contents.

Use the following controls for viewing digital photos.

Up one menu item (press and hold to repeat) Down one menu item (press and hold to repeat) Up one folder level, or exit and return to browsing folders (if viewing

a slideshow)

EXIT

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Up one folder level, or exit and return to browsing folders (if viewing a slideshow)

Down one folder level Down one folder level (if a folder is highlighted), or

Play slideshow (if a photo file is highlighted) Up nine items Down nine items Exit slideshow and return to browsing folders Play slideshow of highlighted folder Pause slideshow Exit slideshow and return to browsing folders Next image

Previous image

OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES

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

Changing the image view

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

Your TV picture will change momentarily after you select a format.

Normal

Auto-Wide

Stretch 1

Stretch 2

Zoom

Gray Bars

Note: When displaying 3D video, the Image View button does not display a menu of video formatting

choices. This is because the shape of the video cannot be changed when watching 3D video.

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 the up/down navigation buttons to vertically offset the image on your screen).

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

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LISTENING TO THE RADIO (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY)

FM P1

90.9 - WBUR90.9

Preset number

Selecting the radio

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 (decrease) to tune up or down the frequency band.

• 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 t o a rad io st a tion .

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.

Recalling a preset station

Press the channel up or

down button to go to the next or previous preset.

For quick access to presets 1-9, press the number key of the preset.

Deleting a preset station

1. Recall the preset station you want to delete.

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

Optional radio tuner settings

1. Press the MORE button and select OPTIONS.

2. Select an option from the menu (see “OPTIONS menu” on page 19 for details):

• Current Station: Allow Stereo, Stereo Off

• RDS: On, Off

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MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS

Additional source buttons (left)

Additional source buttons (right)

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. When there are more than 13 available button functions in the More display, an arrow appears either at the left or right end of the menu to indicate that there are available button functions that are not displayed. The following example shows how these buttons appear on your TV.

Activating a MORE button function

1. Press the remote MORE button.

2. Using the left ( ) and right ( ) navigation buttons, highlight the button function you

want to activate. If an arrow appears at the end of the list, continue pressing the left ( ) or right ( )

navigation button to scroll to the remaining button functions.

3. Press the remote OK button.

Button function definitions

Turns device power on/off.

Displays a list of favorite channels.

Enables or disables Tele tex t fu n ct i on s .

Enables or disables Internet functions.

Displays program guide for next day.

Displays program guide for previous day.

Displays playlist of recorded programs.

Picture-in-picture mode.

Video on demand.

Switches your TV to live programming.

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

Moves to the “Home” state of the device.

Selects a repeat option on the current source.

Switches tuners in a multi-tuner device.

Switches between TV and radio on a set-top box that provides both.

Switches tuners in a multi-tuner device.

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Button function definitions (continued)

Allows you to enter a 3-digit number

(Japan only).

Displays the OPTIONS menu. See “Changing system options,” below.

Accesses Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue functions on Blu-ray Disc™ players, set-top boxes and Teletext.

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

Accesses data broadcast on a tuner device

(Japan only).

Accesses PlayStation® functions.

Selects different types of video broadcast

(EU only).

Allows you to rate certain content, such as a TiVo® program.

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

functions.

Changing system options

The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on which source is

currently selected.

1. Press the remote MORE button.

2. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, highlight OPTIONS.

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

The following is an example for a video device.

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Selected setting

Cable

Blu-ray

DVD

Vol ume on T V

Toggle volume display on TV

TV Speakers

Video Output

Automatic Off

Highlighted option

4. Using the up/down ( ) navigation buttons, highlight the option you want to change.

5. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, select the setting.

6. Press the remote EXIT button when done.

OPTIONS menu

Factory settings are in bold type.

Option Available Settings

Sound

(Not available on 235 or 135 systems)

Current Station

(Not available on T20 or T10 systems)

RDS

(Not available on T20 or T10 systems)

Game Mode On ...... Produces improved video performance and reduced latency for

Original .................... Plays stereo audio when stereo audio is received from

the source

Recommended ...... 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 .......... 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

On....... Displays RDS information on the remote

Off ...... No RDS information on the remote

game systems

Off....... Normal video performance

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MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS

Option Available Settings

Audio Compression

Audio Track Track 1................. Selects track 1 from an external audio stream with

Volume Offset Increases the volume level of the selected source relative to

Source Overscan

(2D only)

System Bass

System Tre ble

2D A/V Sync

(2D only)

(3D only)

3D A/V Sync

(3D only)

Power Down Normal ..................... System shuts down without presenting the Power

Screensaver On ....... Displays a screensaver after 20 minutes of no user activity when

Rear Speakers

(Not available on 235 or 135 systems)

Center Speaker

(Not available on 235 or 135 systems)

Off .........................No change to audio track

Enhance Dialog.. Enhances sound output so you can hear movie dialogs

more distinctly

Smart Volume ....... Reduces the range of volume levels in a movie

soundtrack so the difference between extremely loud outbursts and soft sounds is less noticeable

multiple audio tracks

Track 2 .................. Selects track 2 from an external audio stream with

multiple audio tracks

Both Tracks........... Selects tracks 1 and 2 from an external audio stream

Not Available......... Automatically selected when only one track is received

other sources (0 to 10)

On .......Applies video overscan to the current video source

Off ....... Video source unaffected

When a 3D source is playing, “Not Available” will be displayed instead of an overscan value

Adjusts bass level: –9 to Normal to +6 (After ADAPTiQ® calibration)

–14 to Normal to 14 (No ADAPTiQ calibration)

Adjusts treble level: –9 to Normal to +6 (after ADAPTiQ

calibration)

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

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

Sets the 3D image to display correctly with the appropriate 3D glasses.

Automatic .............. 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

Down Menu

Power Down Menu ...System presents the Power Down Menu when

shutting down

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)

This option is 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)

This option is unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2)

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Option Available Settings

Speakers

(Not available on 235 or 135 systems)

Volume on TV

TV Speakers

Video Output

(2D only)

Automatic Off Enabled ......The system, including the Bose® link second zone,

Stereo (2) ...........Activates only front left and right speakers

Front (3) .............Activates only front left, center, and right speakers

Surround (5) Activates all front and rear speakers

On ........ Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute

indicator on your TV

Off ........Prevents the display of the volume level meter and mute indicator

On ........Sends HDMI

audio to your TV (audio from the TV is not affected

by plugging headphones into the control console or by pressing

Off ........ Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE

Mute or Volume on the remote)

system speakers

Changes the resolution (Standard Definition/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal sent to your TV (only settings supported by your TV appear as options)

When a 3D source is playing, the output resolution always matches the resolution of the connected 3D source. Video Output then shows the automatically-set output resolution, and you cannot change resolutions while a 3D source is playing

automatically turns itself off after four hours of inactivity (no user interaction)

Disabled........The system will not turn itself off automatically

Note: The system will automatically turn off after 15 minutes after you no longer

hear audio or see video from a video source or you no longer hear audio from an audio source. The 4-hour Automatic Off setting does not affect this function.

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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 If your initial setup is incomplete, you can return to the UNIFY setup

Restart initial setup If your initial setup is incomplete, you can start the UNIFY setup process

Reconnect Acoustimass

(135 systems only)

Language Change the language of the onscreen display. ADAPTiQ

TV setup After your TV is connected to the console, you can:

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

Add a new device After your initial setup is complete, you can add another device or

Homewide

(135/235 and V25/V35 systems only)

Update Used to perform a system software update (see “Performing a system

Teach mode This item is used to send IR codes to program a learning remote. Exit UNIFY Closes the UNIFY menu and returns you to the last source selected.

process at the last completed event.

from the beginning. Follow the onscreen instructions to reconnect the speaker array with the

Acoustimass module.

Start the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process. After ADAPTiQ has been run, this menu item allows you to disable or enable ADAPTiQ.

• Program the LIFESTYLE

• Manually enter remote control IR device codes

• Replace your TV

• Add, change, or remove the TV audio connection

• Change the name of 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

accessory to your system. This menu item allows you change house and room codes if you are

expanding your system to deliver sound in other rooms of your home. See “Adding Sound to Another Room (235/135/V35/V25 only)” on page 23.

software update” on page 26 for more information).

remote to control your TV

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ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY)

Expanding your system

Your LIFESTYLE® 235/135 or V35/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. For example, a DVD movie can be playing in the main room while you listen to the AM/FM radio in the other room.

For more information or to purchase additional products, contact your local Bose dealer.

See the contact list included with your system.

Note: This feature is not available on T20 and T10 systems, and systems sold in Japan.

Expansion guidelines

To set up a Bose link-compatible system in another room, follow the instructions

included with the expansion product and be aware of the following:

• Bose link connections – Your system cannot operate with Bose link-enabled products connected to both the Bose link IN and Bose link OUT connectors at the same time.

• Room codes – The speaker system and the remote in your other room must be set to the same room code. See the owner’s guide that came with the Bose link product for information on setting room codes.

• House code – The house code is what enables the remote control in another room to communicate with the control console. If you set up a Bose link-enabled speaker system in another room, the remote used in that room must be set to the same house code that is stored in the control console.

Your system is set to house code 15 at the factory. To see the house code, select Homewide in the UNIFY see the house code and a representation of how the second room remote control switches should be set to match the house code in the control console.

Your system has two house code modes. The Standard mode provides 16 house codes and 16 room codes. If you live in a multi-unit dwelling, you can select the Alternative mode that provides 64 house codes and 4 room codes.

menu and then select house code. On the screen, you will

Note: Switching between Standard and Alternative house code modes resets the house code to zero.

• Audio connections for a second room – To hear audio in another room from any device connected to HDMITM input 1, 2, or 3, you must also make an analog audio connection between the device and the left (L) and right (R) analog connections for that input. Likewise, you must also make analog audio connections if a digital audio connection is made for input 4 or 5.

• Radio operation – Using an expansion room remote, you can select and control the radio that is built into the control console in the main room. However, if both rooms want to listen to the radio at the same time, they can only listen to the same station.

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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 27.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 26.

• Press any remote key and watch the power light on the control console. It should blink with each press. If not, see “Pairing the remote with the console” on page 26 and follow the procedure.

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

The video connection from a connected source is less than optimum

System doesn’t do anything

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

• Your system may need a software update. See “Performing a system software update” on page 26.

• To change a video connection, press the Setup button on the control console and select the device setup options. Follow the onscreen instructions.

• Make sure the AC power cord is inserted securely into the power supply.

• Make sure the Acoustimass

module and the power supply are fully

plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet.

• (135 systems only) Make sure the speaker array is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet.

• Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 26.

No sound • Make sure the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC (mains)

outlet.

• (135 systems only) Make sure the speaker array is plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet.

• Increase the volume.

• Press the Mute button ( ) and make sure your system is not muted.

• Check the input connections on the control console. Make sure that you have selected the right source.

• Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose end is firmly seated into the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module.

• (135 systems only) Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose console and the other end is firmly seated into the Audio In connector on the speaker array.

link) on the control console and the other

link) on the control

• (135 systems only) Try moving any possible sources of wireless interference, such as a wireless computer network router, another wireless device, or a microwave oven, further away from the system.

• For radio operation, connect the FM and AM antennas.

• Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 26.

Sound quality has changed and speaker array status indicator is blinking orange

(135 systems only)

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

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Problem What to do

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TV does not respond to remote commands

(135 systems only)

Intermittent bass

(135 systems only)

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

Radio does not work

(Not applicable to T20 and T10 systems.)

FM sound is distorted

(Not applicable to T20 and T10 systems.)

• 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.

• For details on the location of the TV’s IR sensor, refer to the owner’s

guide that came with your TV.

• Check that the status indicator on the Acoustimass

module is orange

and not blinking.

• If the speaker array status indicator is blinking orange:

• Check that the Acoustimass module is plugged into a live AC wall outlet and the status indicator is glowing orange.

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

• Try moving any possible sources of wireless interference, such as a wireless computer network router, another wireless device, or a microwave oven, further away from the system.

• Contact Bose electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals,

Customer Service to determine if and how other

and to obtain possible remedies.

• Make sure antennas are connected properly.

• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the control console and Acoustimass

module.

• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.

• Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.

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

• Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.

• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.

• Fully extend the FM antenna.

Picture is blurry when viewing 3D content

• If your 3D glasses are of the active type, make sure they are turned on.

• Try changing the 3D system option to a different setting.

• If the problem persists, 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.

• For details on the location of the TV’s IR sensor, refer to the owner’s guide that came with your TV.

Sound is distorted • Make sure the audio input cable is not damaged and the connections

are secure on both ends.

• Reduce the volume output level from any external devices connected to the control console.

• (135 systems only) Remove the protective film from the trim and grille on the speaker array and the front of the Acoustimass module.

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.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Problem What to do

No TV picture, but audio is heard

A connected device does not respond consistently to remote commands

Intermittent audio dropouts heard on coaxial digital audio inputs

• Check the TV video input selection. Make sure it is correct for the video source.

• Make sure video cables are securely connected.

• Try connecting the included external IR emitter to the control console. For guidance, press the Setup button on the control console. Select the device options and follow the onscreen instructions.

• Contact Bose that can be used for the coaxial digital audio connection.

Customer Service to request a composite video cable

Resetting the system

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.

2. Press and release the power button on the control console to restart the system. The power light changes to blinking green and then solid green when the system is on and ready to use.

3. If you still cannot operate the system using the remote, try the next procedure 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 it.

1. Make sure your system is on. If not, press the power button on the control console.

2. Hold the remote close to the control console.

3. Press and hold both the Mute button ( ) on the control console and the OK button

on the remote at the same time for five seconds. The power light blinks when pairing is complete.

4. Press any remote button and verify that the power light on the control console blinks with each button press.

Performing a system software update

System software updates are 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.

Note: To make sure your Bose remote is updated, hold the remote near the front of the control

console while it is being updated.

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