Bose Lifestyle SoundTouch 135 Setup Manual

Set Up Guide • Guía de configuración • Guide de configuration

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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, as marked on the system, is intended to alert
the user 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:

• 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.

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

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

CAUTIONS:

• Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compro­mise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.

• 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:

• 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. Please check your local building codes for the correct type of wire and cable required for in-wall
installation.

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

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

9. 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.

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

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be
delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps
protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal
and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop
where you bought this product.

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

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Part Name

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether (PBDE)

PCBs X O O O O O

Metal parts X O O O O O

Plastic parts O O O O O O

Speakers X O O O O O

Cables X O O O O O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is

below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials
used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

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Important Safety Instructions

Please complete and retain for your records.

The serial and model numbers can be found on the bottom panel of the product.
Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ model: _____________________________________________________
Control console serial number: _____________________________________________________
Acoustimass® serial number: _______________________________________________________
Soundbar serial number: __________________________________________________________
Purchase date: ___________________________________________________________________
Please keep your receipt together with this Setup Guide and the Operating Guide.

Date of manufacture

The four bolded digits in the serial number indicate the date of manufacture. The first digit is the year of
manufacture; “5” is 2005 or 2015. Digits 2-4 are the month and date; “001” is January 1 and “365” is
December 31.

China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road,
China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, Ireland
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng East Rd, Section

3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105

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®

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This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:

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Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other

countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance

®

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used without prior written permission.

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Contents

Introduction

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

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

About your SoundTouch™ wireless adapter .......................................... 6

Unpacking the System

Carton contents ................................................................................................. 7

Accessories boxes ............................................................................................. 7

Cables and power cords box ..................................................................... 7

Essentials box ............................................................................................. 8

Control console box ................................................................................... 8

Setting Up the Soundbar

Connecting the soundbar ................................................................................ 9

Attaching the optional extension feet to the Soundbar ............................ 12

Setting Up the Control Console

Connecting the control console ...................................................................... 13

Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Connecting the Acoustimass module ........................................................... 16

Starting up the System

Installing the remote control’s batteries ...................................................... 18

Powering on the system .................................................................................. 19

Completing setup with UNIFY® ....................................................................... 20

Care and Maintenance

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

Contacting customer service .......................................................................... 21

Appendix: Using UNIFY® to connect SoundTouch™

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network .................................................. 22

To add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account .................. 22

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app ........................................ 22

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About your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system

The Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system is elegant and easy-to-use, delivering su­perior performance for both music and video. This guide provides step-by-step
instructions for setting up your new system.

Your new home entertainment system includes a soundbar, control console,
Acoustimass

®

module, SoundTouch™ wireless adapter and a universal remote

control.

SoundTouch™

With SoundTouch™, you can stream Internet radio, music services and your music
library. If you have Wi-Fi

®

at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any

room you want. Refer to the operating guide for SoundTouch

™

features.

About your SoundTouch™ wireless adapter

The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter in the Essentials box enables SoundTouch™
and Bluetooth

®

technology on your entertainment system. Setting up your wireless

adapter is part of the UNIFY

®

setup process. Do not connect your wireless adapter

until prompted by UNIFY

®

. See page 20.

For system and SoundTouch

™

features, refer to the operating guide.

Introduction

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Carton contents

Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Save
the carton and packaging materials for transporting or storing the system.

Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized

Bose

®

dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the

carton.

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.

Cables and power cords box

Use the appropriate power cord for your region.

Soundbar

Acoustimass

®

module

Audio input cable AC power cord

AM antenna

Unpacking the System

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Essentials box

SoundTouch™ series II
wireless adapter

ADAPTiQ® audio calibration
headset

Operating guide

FM antenna IR emitter cable Stereo audio cable

USB cable USB drive (for system

updating only)

Acoustimass module feet
and Soundbar feet

Control console box

Control console

Power supply

HIGH SPEED HDMI

™

cable

Remote control and
Batteries

Unpacking the System