Bose Lifestyle-135 Owners Guide

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HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Setup Guide | Guía de instalación | Guide d’installation

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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 operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for
future reference.

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

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 prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC
(mains) receptacle. Insert fully.

• 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.

• 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.

• This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.

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

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

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

Additional safety information

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

carton.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.

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2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. When a polarized plug is used; Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

HDMI and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
©2011 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or

otherwise used without prior written permission.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS 5

WELCOME 6

Thank you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wall mounting kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SYSTEM SETUP 8

Putting the system together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 1: Set up the speaker array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 2: Set up the control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 3: Set up the Acoustimass

First time startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Set up the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Turn your system on and follow the

on-screen instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

If you have setup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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WELCOME

AC power cord* AM antennaAudio input cable

Cables and power
cords kit

Thank you

Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® 135 system for your home. This guide

provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your new system.

Your new home entertainment system includes a speaker array, control console,

Acoustimass module, universal remote control and a dock for iPod or iPhone.

Unpacking

As you carefully unpack the carton, if any part appears damaged, do not attempt to

use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact
information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

Be sure to save all of the packing materials. These provide the safest means for any

necessary shipping or transporting.

Carton contents:

• Speaker array

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• Acoustimass

module

• Accessory kits

Each kit is identified by an icon on the box. The icons appear in the system setup steps

to indicate where parts are located.

*The appropriate power cords for your region are supplied.

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