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Set Up Guide • Guía de instalación • 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.
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
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
countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance
© 2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise
used without prior written permission.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
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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 ................................................................................................... 17
Installing the remote control’s batteries ...................................................... 17
Powering on the system .................................................................................. 18
Completing setup with UNIFY® ....................................................................... 19
Other Box 4 items .............................................................................................. 20
Care and Maintenance
Applying rubber feet ......................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 21
Contacting customer service .......................................................................... 21
Appendix: Using UNIFY® for SoundTouch™ Setup
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network ................................................... 22
To add the system to an existing SoundTouch™ account .................. 20
Download and Install the SoundTouch™ app ........................................ 20
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Introduction
About your Lifestyle® SoundTouch™ system
Thank you for choosing a Lifestyle® SoundTouch
elegant and easy-to-use system delivers 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 speakers, control console,
Acoustimass
®
module, SoundTouch™ wireless adapter and a universal remote
control.
™
system for your home. This
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 17.
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Introduction
Unpacking
The parts of your new system are packaged in four numbered boxes plus a small
box containing the appropriate power cords:
1
•
Control console box
2
•
Acoustimass® module box
3
•
Speaker box
4
•
Interactive box
•
Power cord box (used with boxes 1 and 2)
Starting with Box 1, 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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Setting Up the Control Console
HDMI™ cable
1
1
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
Power
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.
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
2
Acoustimass® module box
What you need for the following steps:
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 end of the audio input cable 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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Setting Up the Speakers
Left rear (LR)
Light green
Front speaker cables
3
Speaker box
System speakers (one set of the two types shown)
Jewel Cube® series II speakers
(4) Left, right, front or
rear speakers
Direct/Reflecting® series II speakers
(4) Left, right, front or
rear speakers
Left front (L) White Center front (C) Brown
Rear speaker cables
(1) Horizontal
center channel
speaker
(1) Horizontal
center channel
speaker
Right front (R) Light blue
Note: You can place system speakers on wall brackets or floor stands. To purchase
Right rear (RR)
Purple
these accessories, contact your local Bose
®
dealer or visit www.Bose.com
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Setting Up the Speakers
1. Place the center channel speaker on a stable and level surface directly above
or below the center of your TV screen.
2. Place one speaker to the left and one to the right of the TV.
• 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.
• Keep speakers at least 6 in. (15 cm) away from any CRT (picture tube) TV.
3. Place the rear speakers toward the back of the room behind the viewers at ear
height (when seated) or higher, if possible.
Left rear speaker
Right rear speaker
Tip: Ensure the 50 ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables will reach from the
speakers to the Acoustimass
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®
module.
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Setting Up the Speakers
4. Locate the color-coded connectors on the bottom panel of the
Acoustimass
®
module.
Connector
panel
5. Insert the speaker cables into the Acoustimass module connectors. Match
each cable plug to each connector by color.
6. Locate the speaker position markings on the ends of the speaker cables.
Speaker position marking
(L, C, R, LR, or RR)
7. Using the speaker position markings, run each cable out to its respective
speaker.
Front speakers
Rear speakers
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Setting Up the Speakers
8. Insert the plug into the speaker connector, with the label facing down.
Jewel Cube® Series II
speaker
9. 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.
CAUTION:
• Do not put electronic media, such as video or audio tapes, on or next
to the Acoustimass
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.
®
module for long periods of time. The magnetic field
Ventilation
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openings
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Starting Up the System
4
Interactive box
What you need for the following steps:
ADAPTiQ audio calibration headset Remote control with batteries
SoundTouch™ series II 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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Starting Up the System
Status indicator
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 set up SoundTouch™” on page 22.
• 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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Starting Up the System
Other Box 4 items
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, refer to the Operating
guide.
Stereo audio cable IR emitter cable
FM antenna Rubber feet for
AM antenna USB drive (for updating
Acoustimass module
Operating guide
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
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
®
Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in Box 4.
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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
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™
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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Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
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