Bose LIFESTYLE 135 series II Setup Manual

LIFESTYLE® 135 series II

home entertainment system

Setup Guide | Guía de instalación | Guide d’installation

Safety Information

Please read this guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your
system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.

All Bose

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

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to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

WARNINGS:

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 To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains)

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CAUTIONS:

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regulatory compliance, and system performance.

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when using headphones, especially for extended periods.

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States and other countries.

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written permission.

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Safety Information

NOTES:

 The product label is located on the bottom or the back of the product.
 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 speaker wire and interconnect cables included with the system are not approved for in-wall installation.

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Please dispose of used batteries properly

, following any local regulations.

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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Part Name

Lead

(Pb)

PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0

Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0

Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0

Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0

Cables X 0 0 0 0 0

0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit

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Mercury

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Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Cadmium

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Hexavalent

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Polybrominated

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Polybrominated

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Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom panel of the product.

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Lifestyle

Control console serial number: _____________________________________________________

Acoustimass

Speaker array serial number: _______________________________________________________

Purchase date: ___________________________________________________________________

Please keep your receipt together with this Setup Guide and the Operating Guide.

model: __________________________________________________________________

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serial number: _______________________________________________________

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Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 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

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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.

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the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
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injury from tip-over

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America only) enclosed in the
shipping carton.

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Contents

Welcome

ank you ............................................................................................................ 6

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

Carton contents .......................................................................................... 6

Accessories boxes ...................................................................................... 6

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

System Setup

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 .................................................................... 16

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

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

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

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Welcome

ank you

Thank you for choosing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® 135 Series II home entertainment
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, and a universal remote control.

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

Acoustimass

®

module

Accessories boxes

Each box is identified by an icon on the box. These icons appear in the system
setup steps to indicate where parts are located.

s Cables and power cords box

Audio input cable AC power cord*

*The appropriate power cords for your region are supplied.

AM antenna

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s Essentials box

Welcome

ADAPTiQ® audio calibration headset

FM antenna IR emitter cable

Acoustimass

extension feet

module feet

s Control console box

Stereo audio cable

USB flash drive (for system updating only)Speaker array

Power supply

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Operating Guide

Operating guide

Remote control

Control console

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HDMI

cable

Batteries

Wall mounting kit

The speaker array can be mounted on a wall. If you wish to do this, contact Bose®
to purchase the WB-135 Wall Mount Kit.

CAUTIONS:

s Do not use any wall-mounting hardware other than the WB-135 Wall Mount Kit to

mount the speaker array on a wall.

• Do not place the speaker array near or over a source of heat, such as a fireplace.
Any damage that may occur to your speaker array as a result of placing it over a
fireplace will not be covered by the limited warranty on your LIFESTYLE

®

system.

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System Setup

Putting the system together

Notes:

s The LIFESTYLE

surfaces of your room to deliver wide, spacious sound. For best sound quality,
the speaker array should not be placed inside a cabinet, or diagonally in a corner.

®

135 Series II home entertainment system uses the reflective

s Keep other wireless equipment, such as wireless computer network routers,

cordless phones, microwave ovens, or other WI-FI
away from the speaker array and Acoustimass

®

enabled audio/video devices

®

module.

Step 1: Set up the speaker array

What you need:

OPTIONAL:

Speaker array

Audio input
cable

A. Lay the speaker array grille-side down on the table in front of your TV.

Notes:

s To protect the surface of your table you may want to put a protective cloth

under the speaker array until setup is complete. The foam bag removed from
the speaker array could be used for this purpose.

Power cord

Speaker array
feet

s Be sure to remove all protective films from the speaker array before

operating the system. They may affect acoustic performance if left in place.

B. Plug the audio input cable into the connector labeled Audio In on the speaker

array. Make sure the flat surface with the arrow on the plug faces up.

Speaker array

Audio input cable

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C. Plug the small end of the power cord into the connector labeled Power.

Note: Do not plug the power cord into an AC power outlet at this time.

You will be instructed to do this later in the setup process.

Power cord

D. Arrange the cables as needed for your setup location.

OPTIONAL: Secure cables under the clips in the channel running along the length
of the speaker array.

Channel

Cable clip

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System Setup

E. Turn the speaker array over and place it in front of your TV with the speaker

grille facing into the room.

CAUTIONS:

s The speaker array must be placed on a solid flat surface. For proper

support, all of the feet on the bottom of the speaker array must be resting
on the table top.

s When positioning the speaker array, make sure it is not blocking any ventilation

openings on your TV. Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your TV and
install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

F. OPTIONAL: To raise the speaker array and allow more space under it, you can

install the optional extension feet (supplied).

Optional

extension

feet

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System Setup

Step 2: Set up the control console

What you need:

HDMI® cable Power cordControl console Power supply

A. Place the control console on a flat, stable surface near your TV.

Control console

Note: Until your system is completely installed, it may be helpful to keep the

control console positioned for easy access to its rear connection panel.

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System Setup

B. Plug one end of the HDMI® cable into an HDMI INPUT connector on your TV.

Note: If an HDMI cable is already connected to an HDMI input on your TV, you

can use this cable. Just disconnect the other end.

C. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable you are using into the connector labeled

HDMI OUT Video to TV on the control console.

HDMI OUT
Video to TV

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HDMI cable from TV

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D. Plug the audio input cable coming from the speaker array into the connector

labeled Audio OUT on the control console.

Make sure the flat surface with the arrow on the plug faces up.

Note: Make sure the audio input cable is not plugged into a Bose link

connector.

Audio input cable

Audio OUT

E. Plug the power supply output cord into the connector labeled Power.

Power

AC power cord

Power supply
output cord

Power supply

F. Plug a power cord into the power supply.

G. Plug the power cords from the speaker array and the control console into an

AC (mains) power outlet.

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System Setup

Step 3: Set up the Acoustimass® module

What you need:

Rubber feet Power cordAcoustimass module

CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the Acoustimass module.
Vibration can cause the speaker to move, particularly on smooth surfaces
like marble, glass, or highly polished wood.

A. When placing the Acoustimass module on bare floors, or other smooth

surfaces, attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the module for
greater stability and to protect your floor.

Rubber foot

Bottom panel

B. Plug the small end of the power cord into the Power connector.

For service only

Power

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System Setup

C. Place the Acoustimass® module according to the following guidelines:

s For best sound quality, stand the Acoustimass module on its feet along the

same wall as your TV, or along any other wall in the front third of the room.

s The front opening of the module can face any direction.

s Make sure there is an AC (mains) power outlet nearby.

Acoustimass module

CAUTION: Do not operate the Acoustimass module on its front end, back end,
side, or top.

Note: Be sure to remove all protective films from the Acoustimass module

before operating the system. They may affect acoustic performance
if left in place.

D. Plug the Acoustimass module power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.

First time startup

What you need:

Remote control

Before you start:

s Do not connect any devices to the control console at this time. The instructions

provided on your TV will tell you when to do this.

AA (IEC LR6)
batteries

ADAPTiQ® audio
calibration headset

s Make sure the speaker array and Acoustimass module are in their final positions

before performing the ADAPTiQ audio calibration.

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System Setup

Step 1: Set up the remote control

A. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote control.

AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4)

Battery compartment cover

B. Install four AA (IEC LR6) batteries, matching the polarity markings (+ and –)

to the markings inside the battery compartment.

C. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Step 2: Turn your system on

A. Press the power button on the control console to turn on your system.

Because the system is in a low power state when in standby, it takes several
seconds to start. When the status indicator on the control console changes
from blinking to steady green, your system is ready to use.

Status indicator

Power button

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B. Check that the status indicator on the speaker array is off.

Status indicator

If the status indicator is blinking orange:

s There is no wireless connection between the speaker and the Acoustimass

module.

s See the troubleshooting table in the back of the operating guide and follow

the instructions for correcting the problem of “No sound.”

C. Turn on your TV.

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D. Using the remote that came with your TV, change the TV input to the one that

is connected to your LIFESTYLE

®

135 Series II home entertainment system.

E. Follow the instructions on your TV screen. You will be prompted to do the

following:

s Select your language.

s Run the ADAPTiQ

s Connect and set up audio/video devices using the UNIFY

®

audio calibration system.

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intelligent

integration system.

s Configure your Bose

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remote to control your connected devices.

If you have setup problems

If you experience any difficulties during the setup process, such as an unrecog­nized device remote or a connection error, you can go to the UNIFY menu at any
time and correct or change part of your system setup. See “Changing Your System
Setup” in your system operating guide.

For help in trying to resolve any problems, see the troubleshooting table in your
system operating guide.

Contacting customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. See the
address sheet included with your system.

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