Bose Lifestyle 235, Lifestyle V35, Lifestyle T20 User Manual 2

LIFESTYLE® 235 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

LIFESTYLE® V35/V25 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

LIFESTYLE® T20/ T10 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS

Operating Guide | Guía del usuario | Guide d’utilisation

SAFETY INFORMATION

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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 all safety
and operating instructions, including this guide, for future
reference.

All Bose
federal, and industry regulations.

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products must be used in accordance with local, state,

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 of the product.

• The speaker wire and 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.

Additional safety information

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

Batteries

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

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

Notice

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.

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.

For your records

Bose recommends that you record your system model
information here, and the serial numbers both here and on
your Product Registration Card.

Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the console, and
on the connection panel of the Acoustimass® module.

System model name and number (on the carton):

LIFESTYLE® ___________________________________________

Serial numbers:

Control console:________________________________________

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Acoustimass

Retailer information:

Dealer name: __________________________________________
Dealer phone:__________________________________________
Purchase date:_________________________________________
Please keep your sales receipt and a copy of your Product

Registration card together with this guide.

module:_______________________________

©2010 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced,
modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written
permission.

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

Applicable only for LIFESTYLE® V25/V35/T10/T20
home entertainment systems

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents

registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are

Applicable only for LIFESTYLE® 235 home
entertainment systems

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:
5,956,674; 5,974,380 and 6,487,535 & other

DTS Symbol and DTS+the DTS Symbol are registered
trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product
includes software. © 2010 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal
Electronics Inc. ©UEI 2000-2010.

HDMI and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the 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 o
TiVo is a trademark of Tivo, Inc., or its subsidiaries.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the

f Microsoft Corporation.

Applicable only for LIFESTYLE® 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.

Made for:

iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation)

iPod nano (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation)

iPod classic
iPod with video

iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 1

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

If you need help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 2

YOUR CONTROL CONSOLE 5

POWER ON/OFF CONTROLS 6

Starting your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning on your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Shutting down your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICES 7

Selecting a connected device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using a set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the tuner in your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuning to a TV station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playing audio/video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to a Bose link input device . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playing an iPod or iPhone mobile digital device

(on 235, V35, and V25 systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the front console inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front USB input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front Analog A/V input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front HDMI

Changing the image view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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LISTENING TO THE RADIO

(ON 235, V25, AND V35 SYSTEMS ONLY) 13

Selecting the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Storing a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Recalling a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Deleting a preset station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optional radio tuner settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MORE BUTTONS AND SYSTEM OPTIONS 14

MORE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Activating a MORE button function . . . . . . . . . 14

Button function definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing system options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OPTIONS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

REVIEWING YOUR SETUP SELECTIONS 18

Adjusting the system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Choices in the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM 19

Expanding your 235, V35, or V25 system
(Not available on T20, T10 systems, or in Japan.) . .19

Expansion guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 20

Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Pairing the remote with the console . . . . . . . . . 23

Performing a system software update . . . . . . .23

Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

*Not available on T20, T10 systems, or in Japan.

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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
and have calibrated the sound for your room, using the
ADAPTiQ

This guide describes your new remote control and
shows you how to operate your system and its
connected devices.

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audio calibration system.

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intelligent integration system,

System features

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

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

• RF remote control

•HDMI

• Video up-conversion to 1080p

• Photo viewing using a USB flash drive

• Interface and dock compatible with iPod/iPhone

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connectivity

devices (for 235, V25 and V35 systems only)

•AM/FM radio
(for 235, V35 and V25 systems only)

• Can deliver sound in up to 14 additional rooms or
locations (for 235, V35 and V25 systems only)

Note: Multi-room operation is not available on systems
sold in Japan.

If you need help

If you have questions while operating your new
LIFESTYLE
on the Internet for helpful operating information.

If you experience any operating difficulties, be sure to
check the troubleshooting table on page 21. You can
solve the most common operating problems using the
helpful tips provided there.

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 register will
not affect your limited warranty rights or your eligibility
to obtain system software updates.

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system, go to http://owners.Bose.com

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This advanced radio frequency remote works
throughout the room. You do not need to aim it at the
control console.

iPod 3:20

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SOURCE – Displays and selects connected devices
from the source list on your TV

Power – Turns your LIFESTYLE

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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*)

Image View – Changes the way video appears

Numeric Keypad – Allows manual entry of channels

and settings

TV Input – Changes inputs on your TV

Playback Controls – See page 3

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 3

TV Power – Turns your TV on or off

Information Display

*Not applicable to systems sold in Japan.

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Navigation controls

Page Up/Down – Moves to next/previous page

MENU – Displays the menu for a connected device

INFO – Displays program information

OK – Selects or confirms highlighted item

Left/Right and Up/Down – Navigation control

EXIT – Clears a menu or guide from your TV screen

GUIDE – Displays your set-top box or TV program

Note: See “Operating Your Connected Devices” on
page 7 for more details on using navigation and
playback controls with selected sources.

guide, or Blu-ray Disc™ player pop-up menu

Playback controls

Shuffle

Quick Replay/Skip Backward

Seek Backward/Rewind

Stop

Record

Seek Forward/Fast Forward

Quick Skip/Skip Forward

Pause

Play

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