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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 
of audio output jacks; others have none. Use the guidelines below to help determine how to 
connect your TV to the Interface module.
• If your TV has two sets of audio output jacks that are labeled FIXED (FIX) and VARIABLE 
(VAR), use the jacks labeled FIXED (recommended for the highest sound quality). If there is 
only one audio output jack labelled FIX/VAR (Out To TV, or Monitor Out, etc.), then you may 
need to find the $XGLR2XWSXWitem in your TV’s on-screen menu and select )L[HG. See 
“Selecting the FIXED audio output option on your TV” on page 13.
• If your TV has only VARIABLE (VAR) audio output jacks, you can connect the Interface 
module to them. However, if you use the VARIABLE audio output jacks, you must be sure to 
turn off your TV’s internal speakers and turn up your TV volume. See “Turning off the TV 
internal speakers” on page 13.
• If your TV does not have any audio output jacks, you can connect the CineMate
™ speaker 
system to the audio output jacks of another source, such as a DVD player or cable/satellite 
box. However, you will hear sound only from the connected source through your CineMate 
speakers.
Connecting the power cord
CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until the 
speakers and Interface module are connected.
CAUTION: For dual-voltage models only, be sure to set the dual-voltage switch on the back 
of the Acoustimass module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before 
connecting to power. If you are not sure about the proper voltage for your area, consult your 
local electrical authorities.
1.Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC input connector on the 
Acoustimass module (Figure 13).
2.Insert the large end of the cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. 
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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 Power LED indicators
Once you have connected the CineMate™system to a power source, the red LED on the front 
of the Interface module will light, indicating that the system is in Standby mode. 
When the system is powered on, the green LED on the front of the Interface module will light. 
The green LED will flash each time the Interface module receives a command from the 
remote.
Figure 14
Standby and power LEDs 
on the Interface module





AC power switch
Provided on 220-240V 
rated systems only115/230V selection switch
Provided on 115/230V 
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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.
The following describes the most common ways to make these changes in your TV. Refer to 
your TV owner’s guide for specific instructions for your brand.
Turning off the TV internal speakers
Newer TVs normally have a setup menu item for turning off speakers. Older TVs may have a 
speaker on/off switch on the rear panel near the audio output jacks.
Using a TV setup menu
1.Using your TV remote, display the audio menu on your TV screen. In most cases this can 
be done by pressing the 0HQX button and selecting $XGLR.
2.Locate the 6SHDNHUV2Q2IImenu item, select 6SHDNHUV2II and exit the menu.
If your TV does not have a menu setting for turning off the internal speakers, exit the audio 
menu and reduce the TV volume to its lowest setting.
Using a speaker on/off switch
If the rear panel of your TV has a SPEAKER ON/OFF switch, set it to the OFF position and 
adjust the TV volume to about 80% of the highest volume.
Selecting the FIXED audio output option on your TV
Changing this setting is based on how you connected the Interface module to your TV (see 
“Using TV audio output jacks” on page 11).
1.Using your TV remote, display the audio menu on your TV screen. In most cases this can 
be done by pressing the Menu button and selecting Audio.
2.Turn off the TV speakers (see “Turning off the TV internal speakers”).
3.Locate the Audio Output item in the TV menu and select Fixed.Exit the audio menu, 
and reduce the TV volume to its lowest setting.
If you do not have the option of selecting either Fixed or Va r i a b l e, turn off the TV 
speakers (see “Turning off the TV internal speakers”), exit the audio menu, and adjust the TV 
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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.
3.Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Note:R
eplace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced.
Figure 15
Installing the remote 
control batteries
Setting up the remote to control other sources
The universal remote control provided with your CineMate™ speaker system can be 
programmed to control your TV, cable/satellite box, VCR, DVD player, and Digital Video 
Recorder (DVR) such as TiVo brands or ReplayTV brands. With the CineMate universal 
remote, you can enjoy the convenience of using only one remote control for all your home 
theater equipment. 
Finding device codes
In order to control your TV and other sources with the universal remote control, you must
program the remote with a five-digit device code for each source. 
To find device codes for your source, see the CineMate Universal Remote Device Codes 
book included in the product carton.
Note:More than one code may work with your particular brand of device. If you notice a lack of 
response or limited functionality after setting up the remote, try a different code.
To control your TV
The steps below show how to set up the remote to control your TV. To set up the remote to 
control other sources, you will need to follow the same procedure, using the appropriate 
device code and source button for each source.
1.Locate the TV section in the CineMate Universal Remote Device Codes book.
2.Locate the five-digit device code(s) for your brand of TV and start with the first one.
3.Press and hold Setup on the remote until all five source buttons light up.
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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 
and source button for each source.
Note:  During programming, the five so urce buttons will flash rapidly three times if you press an 
invalid key or enter an unavailable device code. If this happens, go back to Step 1 and start over.
To control a combination device
• If you are programming the remote to control a combination device that has more than one  source, such as a VCR/DVD unit, you can program the combination code into either remote 
control source.  You may find it convenient to program the code twice – once for the VCR 
and once for the DVD.
 To find the right device code, first search the “COMBINATION” listings in the CineMate™  device codes book. If you cannot find a valid code there, then search the listings for 
individual device types (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, etc.).
Note:  If you need to verify which device code is currently programmed in your remote, see 
“Verifying a device code” on page 21.
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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 watch TV 
1.Press On-Off to turn on the CineMate™ speaker system. The green LED on the front of 
the Interface module will light.
2.Press TV On-Off to turn on your TV.
3.Press the TVsource button. The button will flash to indicate that the remote control is in 
TV mode.
4.Use the remote to select a channel, adjust volume, and navigate menus. See “Remote 
control operating guide” on page 17 for a complete description of the remote’s buttons. 
In addition to controlling TV functions, the remote will control the basic CineMate speaker 
functions, such as turning on the speaker system, changing the volume, and muting or 
turning off the speaker system.
Using the remote to watch a DVD
1.Press On-Off to turn on the CineMate speaker system. The green LED on the front of the 
Interface module will light.
2.Press TV On-Off to turn on your TV.
3.Press DVD On-Off to turn on your DVD player.
4.Press the DVDsource button. The button will flash to indicate that the remote control is 
in DVD mode.
5.Use the remote to control play options and navigate DVD menus. See “Remote control 
operating guide” on page 17 for a complete description of the remote buttons. In addi-
tion to controlling DVD functions, the remote will always control the basic CineMate 
speaker functions, such as turning on the speaker system, changing the volume, and 
muting or turning off the speaker system.
Selecting the TV input
Press TV-Video to select the correct TV input for the source you want to watch. These inputs 
are commonly labeled TV,Video 1,Video 2, and AUXon the back of the TV. If you have 
multiple inputs connected to your TV, you may need to press this button several times to find 
the correct input.
Switching control from one device to another
The universal remote can be programmed to control up to five audio/video sources
and will control the functions of one source at a time. 
The source buttons light up when selected to indicate which source the remote is 
currently controlling.
You can easily switch control from one device to another by pressing the source button that 
corresponds with the source you want to control. In addition to controlling the selected 
source, the remote will always control the basic CineMate speaker functions, such as turning 
on the speaker system, changing the volume, and muting or turning off the speaker system.
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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.
• Silences or restores the sound from the current source.
Source and input selection
• Selects the correct TV input for the source you want to watch. These inputs 
are commonly labeled TV,Video 1,Video 2, and AUX. If you have multiple 
inputs connected to your TV, you may need to press this button several times 
to find the correct input.
•TV:Selects the TV source. When the TV source is selected, the remote will 
control your TV’s functions, such as channel selection and menu navigation.*
•On-Off:Turns TV on or off.
•CBL-SAT: Selects the CBL-SAT source. When the CBL-SAT source is 
selected, the remote will control cable/satellite box functions, such as 
channel selection and Electronic Program Guide navigation. If your 
cable/satellite box includes a Digital Video Recorder (DVR), the remote will 
control both cable/satellite and DVR functions when CBL-SAT source is 
selected.*
•On-Off:Turns cable/satellite on or off.
•DVD: Selects the DVD source. When the DVD source is selected, the remote 
will control DVD functions, such as play options and menu navigation.*
•On-Off:Turns DVD on or off.
•VCR: Selects the VCR source. When the VCR source is selected, the remote 
will control VCR functions, such as play options and menu navigation.*
•On-Off:Turns VCR on or off.
•AUX: Selects the AUX source. When the AUX source is selected, the remote 
will control the functions of a VCR or DVR device that is connected to your 
AUX jack.*
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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.
• Skips back one page in the Electronic Program Guide (if supported). 
CBL-SAT source must be selected.
• Displays the menu for the selected source. 
• Displays details of items in Electronic Program Guide (if supported). 
• Displays the Electronic Program Guide (if supported). 
CBL-SAT source must be selected.
• Confirms a menu selection or introduces the next level of menu options.
• Moves up, down, left, or right in on-screen menus. 
						

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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 volume of the current source, but does not 
restore muted sound.
• Stops the DVD, VCR or DVR program.
• Pauses a currently playing DVD, VCR, or DVR program.
• Starts the DVD, VCR or DVR program.
• Rewinds or forwards the DVD, VCR or DVR.
• Starts Instant replay for DVR (if supported).
• Initiates the record function. The source that will record a program 
(VCR or DVR) must be selected. Press firmly to initiate.
• Initiates Quick Skip for DVR (if supported).
• Initiates Return to Live for DVR (if supported).
• Enters device codes.
• Selects a channel, DVD chapter, or numbered menu item 
(if supported).
• Enters Setup mode (for entering device codes into the remote). 
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Setup mode.
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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 buttons (Europe only)
Turns on the TeleText feature (if supported). 
Turns off the TeleText feature (if supported).
Expands TeleText (top). Press again to expand TeleText 
(bottom). Press a third time to return to normal (if supported).
Cable-specificor
TeleText buttons