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CINEMATE
DIGITAL HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
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Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference. ® ® ™ The Interface module is to be used only with the Acoustimass module in the Bose CineMate speaker system. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. W
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English Español Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 OPERATION 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Français Español English INTRODUCTION Before you begin ® TM Thank you for purchasing a Bose CineMate digital home theater speaker system, which delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of DVDs and other exciting home entertainment. TM Using our TrueSpace signal processing technology, CineMate speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects and movie-like realism from surround encoded DVDs and other entertainment sources. In fact, they provide
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SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. ® Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of children. Check to be sure your syst
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Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP TM Selecting a location for your CineMate speaker system Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the Interface module. While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best system performance, you may find other placement variations that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. ® Note: Keep in mind that the Acoustimass module is the only part of this system that connects to a power outlet. Positioni
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SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the speakers Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround TM effects that your CineMate home theater speaker system is designed to deliver. Note: The left and right speakers are identical. Place one speaker to the left of your TV and the other one to the right. • Place the left and right speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other to optimize the surround sound experience (
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Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP ® • Set the speakers on their bottom surfaces, only, with the Bose logo right-side up. Figure 4 Recommended speaker orientation • Aim the speakers straight ahead into the listening area (Figure 5). Do not place the speakers at an angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area sig- nificantly alters system performance. Figure 5 Recommended speaker position ® Positioning the Acoustimass module • Place the module at the same end of
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AC N I PUT T MU SC I C EN ER SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP • Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall to prevent over-powering bass. ® • Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end (Figure 7). • Attach the large rubber feet to the bottom of each foot on the module. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches. Figure 7 Recommended orientation for the module CAUTION: Do not
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Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP 2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 9). Figure 9 Separating left and right speaker cords 3. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 10). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Figure 10 Left and right speaker connections Note: A longer speaker cable can be ordered from Bose, if you need it.
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SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the Interface module After setting up the system speakers and Interface module, connect the audio output of your TV to the TV AUDIO input jacks on the Interface module, using the supplied stereo cable (Figure 12). Figure 12 Connections between your TV and the Interface module Stereo cable TV connection panel Using TV audio output jacks Audio output jacks are not standard on all brands of TVs. Some TVs have more than on
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Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP ® Note: On 220-240V models only, turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to on (l). Figure 13 Power cord as the final connection AC power connector 115/230V selection switch AC power switch Provided on 115/230V Provided on 220-240V dual-voltage rated systems only rated systems only Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any syste
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SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP TM Setting up your TV for the CineMate speaker system TM To enjoy the full benefit of hearing TV audio through the CineMate speaker system, the internal speakers in your TV should be turned off. Your TV may have an on-screen audio menu that includes an option for turning the TV speakers on or off. Your TV audio menu may also include an option for selecting a FIXED or VARIABLE audio output. If possible, use FIXED for the highest sound quality.
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Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Installing or replacing the remote batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment. If you are replacing batteries, remove and discard the old batteries. 2. Insert two new AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown in Figure 15. (Two AA batteries are supplied in the product carton.) Match the plus (+) and minus (–) marked on the batteries with the plus (+) and minus (–) inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the
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SYSTEM SETUP 05.Setup.fm Page 15 Tuesday, May 31, 2005 2:56 PM English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP 4. Press the TV source button. Only the TV source button will remain lit. TV source button 5. On the remote keypad, enter the first device code for your brand of TV. 6. Check that the TV source button blinks twice and turns off after the code is entered. 7. Point the remote at your TV and press TV On-Off. If your TV does not respond, go back to Step 1 and try another code. Follow the same
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Français Español English OPERATION Using the remote to control other sources Once your universal remote control has been set up correctly, you can use it to control your TV, DVD player, and other audio/video sources. For information on programming the remote, see “Setting up the remote to control other sources” on page 14. Note: If you need to verify which device code is currently programmed in your remote, see “Verifying a device code” on page 21. Using the remote to watch TV ™ 1. Press On-
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OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Remote control operating guide Note: In order to control your TV and other audio/video sources using the remote control, you must first program the remote with a device code for each source. See “Setting up the remote to control other sources” on page 14. Power and mute ™ • Turns the CineMate system on or off. • Silences or restores the sound from the current source. Source and input selection • Selects the correct TV input for the source you want t
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Français Español English OPERATION Remote control operating guide – cont. Menu and program selection Note: The menu and program selection buttons will control only one source at a time, depending on which source is selected on your remote (TV, CBL-SAT, DVD, VCR, or AUX). • Exits the Setup mode. • Exits the menu or Electronic Program Guide of the currently selected source (if supported). • Skips ahead one page in the Electronic Program Guide (if supported). CBL-SAT source must be selected. •
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OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Remote control operating guide – cont. Play options Note: The functionality of the play options buttons may vary depending on the brand of your device(s). Some features may not be supported by your brand. See your owner’s guide(s) for more information. • Skips to the next or previous channel, or DVD track/chapter. • Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. • Pressing + restores muted sound from the current source. • Pressing – lowers the
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Français Español English OPERATION Remote control operating guide – cont. Play options – cont. • Switches between VCR and TV as the current video input source on your VCR or VCR combination device. • Switches between widescreen options and normal TV display (if supported). • Displays the list of DVR recorded programs (if supported). • Displays cable/satellite program information (if supported). Cable-specific buttons These buttons operate cable-specific functions (if supported). TeleText butt
