Bose Lifestyle SoundTouch 525 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

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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

used without prior written permission.

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trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other

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:

•

Control console box

•

Acoustimass® module box

•

Speaker box

•

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

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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