Bose Cinemate 2 Owners Manual

CINEMATE
®
 SERIES II
C
INEMATE
®
  GS  SERIES II
©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM323023 Rev.00
CINEMATE
® SERIES
 II and C
INEMATE
® GS  
SERIES
 II
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usuario
Notice d’utilisation
Guia dos proprietários
DIGITAL HOME THEA TER SPEAKER SYSTEM
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i 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 prop erly and enjoy all of its advanced 
features. Please save this guide for future reference.
The interface module is to be used only with the...

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INTRODUCTION 2
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SYSTEM SETUP 4
1 Placing the system components  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
2 Connecting the speakers to the 
Acoustimass® module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
3 Connecting the interface module   . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
4 Connecting the TV audio to the interface module...

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INTRODUCTION
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® CineMate® system, 
which delivers the superb acoustic performance 
needed to enjoy the full audio impact of DVDs and 
other exciting home entertainment. 
The CineMate system comes in two configurations:
 CineMate series II – includes the standard CineMate  speakers and a simple remote control.
 CineMate  GS series II – includes the smaller 
Gemstone
® speakers and a universal...

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Unpacking
Carefully unpack your CineMate® system. Save all 
packing materials, which provide the safest way to 
transport your sy stem. If any part of the system 
appears damaged, do not try 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 the 
plastic bags out of the reach of...

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The image below shows one of the many ways you can 
position your system.
See Steps 1-5 for details.
1
Placing 
the system 
components
What you need to use:
Interface module
CineMate®  GS  series II
Gemstone® speakers  OR 
CineMate series II speakers
Acoustimass® module
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1. On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of 
small rubber feet. 
2. Place the left and right speakers: 
 at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart
 within 3 feet (1 meter) of the TV screen 
 near the front edge of any shelf
 aimed straight ahead (not angled) to face the  listening area.
3. On the legs of the Acoustimass
® module, attach the 
large rubber feet.  4.
Place the Acoustimass module: 
 at the same end of the room as the...

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The interface module receives commands from the  
remote control and provides audio input connections 
for the CineMate
® system. The remote control 
commands allow you to turn the speakers on, change 
the volume, and mute or turn off the speaker system.
5. Place the interface module: 
 on a flat surface near the TV and other home  theater equipment
 within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of the Acoustimass
® 
module
 NOT in direct sunlight...

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1.Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker 
cable.
2. Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a 
speaker.
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Connecting the 
speakers to the 
Acoustimass
® module
What you need to use:
Acoustimass module
Speaker cable
CineMate® GS  series II 
Gemstone® speakers  OR 
CineMate series II speakers
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3. Insert each plug into the connector on the proper 
speaker. 
The plug marked RIGHT goes into the speaker 
placed to the right of your TV (facing toward the TV).
(Refer to   for placement guidelines.) 4.
Insert the single plug at the other end of 
the speaker cable into the connector 
labeled SPEAKERS on the back of the 
Acoustimass
®module.
5. Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure 
the plug.
CAUTION:  Do not plug the...