Bose CineMate digital home theatre speaker system Sold from September 2005 User Manual

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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
Using TV audio output jacks
Audio output jacks are not standard on all brands of TVs. Some TVs have more than one set 
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Note:On 220-240V models only, turn the Acoustimass
® module POWER switch to on (l).
Figure 13
Power cord as the final 
connection
Note:Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all electronic 
equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. 
A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be 
purchased at electronics stores.
Standby and...

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Setting up your TV for the CineMateTM speaker system
To enjoy the full benefit of hearing TV audio through the CineMateTM 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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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....

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4.Press the  TV source button. Only the  TV source button will remain lit.
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 procedure for each of your other sources, using the appropriate device code...

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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...

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Remote control operating guide
*Requires programming the remote with a specific device code. See “Setting up the 
remote to control other sources” on page 14. 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.
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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). 
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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.
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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...