Bose Lifestyle SoundTouch 235 User Manual

Set Up Guide • Guía de instalación • Guide de configuration

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.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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 dam-

Part Name

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.

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

aged 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

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether (PBDE)

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Regulatory Information

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: _______________________________________________________ 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

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Amazon, Kindle and Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its afﬁliates. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Blu-ray Disc The Bluetooth

of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

™

and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use

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

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, INC. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc. This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:

www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses. 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

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 ........................................................................................................... 7

Setting Up the Control Console

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

Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Acoustimass® module box ............................................................................... 11

Setting Up the Speakers

Speaker box ........................................................................................................ 13

Starting Up the System

Interactive box ................................................................................................... 16

Installing the remote control’s batteries ...................................................... 16

Powering on the system .................................................................................. 17

Completing setup with UNIFY® ....................................................................... 18

Other Box 4 items .............................................................................................. 19

Care and Maintenance

Applying rubber feet ......................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 20

Contacting customer service .......................................................................... 20

Appendix: Using UNIFY® for SoundTouch™ Setup

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network .................................................. 21

To add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account .................. 21

Download and Install the SoundTouch™ app ........................................ 21

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Introduction

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. Refer to the operating guide for system features.

Your new home entertainment system includes two Gemstone a control console, Acoustimass

module, SoundTouch™ wireless adapter and a

ES speakers,

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 system features.

About your SoundTouch™ wireless adapter

The SoundTouch™ wireless adapter in box 4 enables SoundTouch™ and Bluetooth adapter is part of the UNIFY until prompted by UNIFY

technology on your entertainment system. Setting up your wireless

setup process. Do not connect your wireless adapter

. See page 20.

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Introduction

Unpacking

The parts of your system are packaged in four numbered boxes and a power cord box:

•

Control console box

•

Acoustimass® module box

•

Speaker box

•

Interactive box

•

Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2)

Starting with Box 1, carefully unpack each box and set up its contents before unpacking the next one.

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

Save the carton and packaging materials for transporting or storing the system.

Bose

dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in box 4.

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HDMI™ cable

Setting Up the Control Console

Control console box

From box 1:

Control console

From the power cord box:

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

Power supply Audio input cable HIGH SPEED

Power cord

Control console

Note: Until your system is completely installed, keep the control console

positioned for easy access to its rear connector panel.

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Setting Up the Control Console

2. Insert one end of the HIGH SPEED HDMI™ cable into an HDMI IN connector on

your TV. If an HDMI cable is already connected to an HDMI connector on your TV, you

can disconnect the other end and use this cable. Note: If you plan on viewing 3D content, use the supplied

HIGH SPEED HDMI cable.

3. Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI OUT Video to TV

connector on the control console.

HDMI OUT Video to TV

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Setting Up the Control Console

4. Insert one end of the audio input cable into the Audio OUT connector on the

control console, with the ﬂat surface and arrow on the plug facing up. Note: Do not connect the audio input cable to a Bose link connector.

Audio OUT

5. Insert the power supply output cord into the Power connector.

Power

AC power cord

Power supply output cord

6. Remove a power cord from the power cord box.

7. Insert one end of the power cord into the power supply.

8. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet.

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Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

Acoustimass® module box

From box 2:

Acoustimass module

1. Place the Acoustimass module on the ﬂoor at the same end of the room

as the TV near a live AC (mains) power outlet.

Acoustimass module

From the power cord box:

Power cord

CAUTION: DO NOT stand the Acoustimass® module on its front or back end.

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Setting Up the Acoustimass® Module

2. Lay the module on its side and locate the connector panel.

Connector panel

3. Insert the audio input cable connected to the control console into the Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module, with the ﬂat surface and arrow

facing the front of the module.

Media Center

4. Remove a power cord from the power cord box.

5. Insert one end of the power cord into the AC Power connector on the

Acoustimass module.

AC Power

6. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet.

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Speaker box

Left speaker Right speaker

Setting Up the Speakers

Gemstone® ES speakers

Note: You can place system speakers on wall brackets or ﬂoor stands. To purchase

these accessories, contact your local Bose

1. Place the Left (L) speaker to the left of the TV and the right (R) speaker to the

right.

Left (L) speaker

• Keep each speaker within 3 ft. (1 m) of the TV, if possible.

• If placing the speakers in an enclosed bookcase, place them at the front edge of the shelf.

• Aim the speakers straight ahead to face the listening area.

Right (R) speaker

Speaker cable

dealer or visit www.Bose.com.

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Setting Up the Speakers

2. Separate the speaker cable so each plug can reach one speaker.

3. Insert the L plug into the left (L) speaker.

4. Insert the R plug into the right (R) speaker.

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Right (R) speaker

Left (L) speaker

Starting Up the System

5. Insert the other end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS connector

on the Acoustimass

module.

Turn in each thumb screw until it is ﬁnger tight.

Thumb screw

6. Put the Acoustimass® module in its ﬁnal position:

• Upright (BEST) or on either side (ALTERNATE).

• With the front opening facing into the room.

• At least 2 ft (.6 m) from any TV to avoid magnetic interference with the TV image. Move it farther away if you still notice interference.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not put electronic media, such as video or audio tapes, on or next to the Acoustimass

module for long periods of time. The magnetic ﬁeld

surrounding the module may erase some or all of the recorded material.

• DO NOT BLOCK the ventilation openings on the module. This can cause it to overheat.

Ventilation

openings

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Starting Up the System

Interactive box

What you need:

ADAPTiQ® audio calibration headset Remote control with batteries

SoundTouch™ wireless adapter USB cable

Before you start:

• Do not connect any devices to the control console until instructed by UNIFY

• Make sure the speakers and Acoustimass

module are in their ﬁnal positions.

Installing the remote control’s batteries

1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

AA (IEC LR6) batteries (4)

2. Install four AA (IEC LR6) batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries

with the + and – markings inside the compartment.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

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Status indicator

Starting Up the System

Powering on the system

1. Press the power button on the control console.

The system operates in a power saving mode when it is off to keep energy consumption low, so it may take several seconds to start. The system is ready to use when the status indicator on the console changes from blinking to solid green.

Power button

2. Power on your TV.

3. Using your TV’s remote control, change the TV input to the one that is

connected to your Lifestyle

SoundTouch™ system.

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Starting Up the System

Completing setup with UNIFY

The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you through the initial process of setting up your system. It guides you through choosing the right cables and inputs, and programming the Bose

remote to operate your connected devices.

Follow the instructions on your TV screen to complete the following:

• Select your language.

• Run the ADAPTiQ

• Connect the SoundTouch

audio calibration system.

™

wireless adapter to your system and your Wi-Fi®

network using a smartphone or tablet. Note: If you are unable to complete setup with a smartphone or tablet,

see “Appendix: Using UNIFY

to connect SoundTouch™” on page 21.

• Connect and set up external audio/video devices

• Conﬁguring your Bose

remote to control your connected devices.

After completing the initial setup, you can use the UNIFY system at any time to change your system setup. Refer to the operating guide for more information.

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Other Box 4 items

Starting Up the System

The remaining items in Box 4 may or may not be required to set up your Lifestyle

SoundTouch™ system. For more information on using these accessories

or adding other devices to your system at another time, see the operating guide.

Stereo audio cable IR emitter cable

FM antenna* Rubber feet for

AM antenna* USB drive (for

Acoustimass module and speakers

Operating guide updating system software only)

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Care and Maintenance

Applying rubber feet

Attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the Acoustimass® module to protect your ﬂoor.

Rubber feet

Bottom panel

Vibration can cause speakers to move, particularly if placed on a smooth surface like glass or highly polished wood. If you are placing the center speaker on such a surface, you can attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker for greater stability.

Rubber feet

Bottom panel

Troubleshooting

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

Refer to “Troubleshooting” in your system operating guide.

menu and

Contacting customer service

For additional help using the system:

• Visit SoundTouch.com

• Contact Bose

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Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in Box 4.

Appendix: Using UNIFY® to set up SoundTouch™

Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network

You can set up the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter using Network Setup in the UNIFY menu if you are unable to complete setup with a smartphone or tablet.

1. Press Setup on the control console.

2. Select Network Setup in the UNIFY menu.

3. Press OK on the remote.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the adapter.

To add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account

If you have already set up SoundTouch™ for another system, you do not need to download the SoundTouch

1. On your smartphone or tablet, select the SoundTouch

the app.

2. Select EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to add another

system.

3. Select IT IS ALREADY CONNECTED.

Download and install the SoundTouch™ app

If this is your ﬁrst time setting up a SoundTouch™ system, you must install the app. On your smartphone or tablet, download the SoundTouch

1. On your smartphone or tablet, download the SoundTouch

™

app again.

™

icon to launch

™

controller app.

™

controller app.

Bose® SoundTouchTM controller app

• iOS users: download from the App Store

• Android

• Amazon Kindle Fire users: download from the Amazon Appstore for Android

2. Select

3. Click CONTINUE.

The SoundTouch

4. Select IT IS ALREADY CONNECTED.

5. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup, including creating a

SoundTouch

™

users: download on the Google Play™ store

to launch the app.

™

system setup screen appears.

™

account, adding a music library and music services.

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