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

							CINEMATE
™
DIGITAL HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
2ZQHU
						

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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. 
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
shall not be placed on 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.
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 electrical 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.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) 
receptacle. Insert fully.
Note:Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations 
(Canada only).
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Note:This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed or tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on 
boats.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The remote 
control conforms to the RTTE Directive 99/5/EC (R+TTED).The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on 
.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.

						

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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
SYSTEM SETUP   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Unpacking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Selecting a location for your CineMateTM speaker system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Positioning the Interface module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Positioning the speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Positioning the Acoustimass
® module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Making system connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Connecting the Interface module to the Acoustimass module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Connecting your TV to the Interface module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Using TV audio output jacks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Connecting the power cord  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Standby and Power LED indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Setting up your TV for the CineMate
TM speaker system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Selecting the FIXED audio output option on your TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Turning the TV internal speakers off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Installing or replacing the remote batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Setting up the remote to control other sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Finding device codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
To control your TV   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
To control a combination device   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
OPERATION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using the remote to control other sources   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using the remote to watch TV   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using the remote to watch a DVD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Selecting the TV input   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Switching control from one device to another  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Remote control operating guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Verifying a device code   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Cleaning your speaker system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Customer service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  234
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INTRODUCTION
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing a Bose® CineMateTM 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.
Using our TrueSpace
TM 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 much of the performance of premium 
five-speaker systems, yet from a modest array of equipment. 
Your system includes:
• Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers 
• An attractive floor-standing Acoustimass
® module
• An easy-to-use, universal infrared (IR) remote control
• An Interface module that provides simple audio connections to your TV and receives IR 
remote control signals
For your records
The serial number is located on the rear of the Acoustimass module.
Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________
Dealer name:  _____________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: __________________________ Purchase date: ____________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and product registration card together with this 
owner’s guide.
Setup help
The CineMate digital home theater speaker system easily connects to your TV and other 
home theater equipment. To help you set up your CineMate system, the following items 
are provided:
• Quick Setup Guide
•Setup DVD
• Detailed instructions in the Setup section of this owner’s guide 
						

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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 system includes the parts shown in Figure 1.
Note:Now is a good time to find the serial number on the rear of the Acoustimass
® module. 
Copy that number onto your product registration card and in the space provided on page 4.
Figure 1
Carton contents
Acoustimass 
module
Universal
remote control
8-foot power cord*
15-foot speaker 
cableSpeakers
Large rubber 
feetSmall rubber 
feet
Interface module
6-foot stereo 
cable
* The appropriate power cord for your region is provided.Setup disc Batteries 
						

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Selecting a location for your CineMateTM 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.
Positioning the Interface module
The Interface module receives commands from the universal remote control and provides audio 
input connections for the CineMateTM speaker system. The remote control commands allow you 
to turn the speakers on, change the volume, and mute or turn off the speaker system.
• Position the Interface module on a flat surface near the TV and other home theater equipment 
(Figure 2). The remote should have a clear line of sight to the Interface module, the TV, and 
any other equipment it will control.
• Keep the Interface module within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of the Acoustimass module, to which it 
connects.
• If you position the Interface module on a shelf, make sure the front edge of the module is 
flush with the front edge of the shelf. If on a high shelf, make sure the front edge of the 
module extends slightly past the front of the shelf, so the shelf does not block signals from 
the remote control.
• Do not position the 
Interface module in direct sunlight.
• Peel the protective film off the lens on the front of the 
Interface module.
CAUTION: When positioning the Interface module, avoid blocking any ventilation openings on 
the TV or other electronic equipment.
Figure 2
Example location for the 
Interface module
Interface
moduleLeftRight 
						

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Positioning the speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround 
effects that your CineMateTM 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 (Figure 3).
• Place each speaker within 3 feet (1 meter) of the edge of the TV screen. Placing the 
speakers more than 3 feet away from the TV may cause the sound to seem separated from 
the TV picture (Figure 3). 
• If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at the 
front edge of its shelfPositioning the speakers too far back in an enclosed space can 
change the overall quality of sound and alter the program’s sound effects.
CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the 
speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If 
you are placing the speakers on a smooth surface, be sure to attach one set of the small rubber 
feet to the bottom surface of each speaker. You can obtain additional rubber feet (PN 178321) 
from Bose
® Customer Service. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included 
in the carton.
Note:The speakers can be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For 
ordering information, refer to “Accessories” on page 22. Additional or longer cables may also be 
ordered.
Figure 3
Recommended positioning 
of left and right speakers
Left Right
3 ft (1 m)
minimum
3 ft (1 m)
maximum 3 ft (1 m)
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• 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 the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 6).
• Keep the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from 
interfering with the TV screen.
• Place the module within reach of the cable from the Interface module and an AC (mains) 
power outlet.
• Choose a convenient location such as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind 
drapes but DO NOT BLOCK the port opening.
Figure 6
Recommended 
Acoustimass module 
position
Port opening
DO NOT BLOCK
Acoustimass
module
3 ft (1 m)
minimum 
						

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• 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 block the openings on the back of the module. These openings provide 
ventilation for the built-in circuitry.
CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Although this is not an 
immediate risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media, you should not store 
any of these items directly on or near the module.
Making system connections
The labeled jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass module and the custom cables supplied 
with the system ensure a fast and easy hookup.
CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all other 
connections are made.
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
1.On the rear panel of the Acoustimass module, insert the single-plug end of the speaker 
cable into the SPEAKERS jack (Figure 8). Firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the 
connector.
Figure 8
Speaker cable connection 
to the Acoustimass module
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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. To contact Bose, refer to 
the address sheet included in the carton.
Connecting the Interface module to the Acoustimass® module
On the Acoustimass module, insert the Interface module connector into the input jack 
(Figure 11). Firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the connector. 
Figure 11
Interface cable connection



Thumbscrews
Input jack