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MORE buttons
Press the MORE button to display additional button functions along the top of 
your TV screen for the current source. The functions that appear depend on the 
selected source. The following example shows how these buttons appear on 
your TV.
Activating a MORE button function
1.Press the remote MORE button.
2. Using the left ( ) and right ( ) navigation buttons, highlight the button function you 
want to activate.
3. Press the remote OK button.
Button function definitions
Turns device power 
on/off. Video on demand.
Displays a list of favorite 
channels. Switches your TV to live 
programming.
Enables or disables 
Te l e t e x t  f u n c t i o n s . Switches between main features 
(from DVD to VCR, for example) 
on a combo device.
Enables or disables 
Internet functions. Moves to the “Home” state of 
the device.
Displays program 
guide for next day. Selects a repeat option on the 
current source.
Displays program 
guide for previous day. Switches tuners in a multi-tuner 
device.
Displays playlist of 
recorded programs. Switches between TV and radio 
on a set-top box that provides 
both.
Picture-in-picture 
mode. Displays the OPTIONS menu. 
See “Changing system options” 
on page 22.
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Button function definitions (continued)
Changing system options
The number of items appearing in the OPTIONS menu depends on which source is 
currently selected.
1. Press the remote MORE button.
2. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, highlight OPTIONS.
3. Press the remote OK button to display th e OPTIONS menu for the current source.
The following is an example for a video device.
Accesses Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue functions on 
Blu-ray Disc™ players, set-top boxes and Teletext.
Accesses the system menu for your set-top box.
Accesses A, B, C, or D fu nctions in an interactive 
program guide.
Accesses Xbox
® functions.
Accesses data broadcast on a tuner device 
(Japan only).
Accesses PlayStation
® functions.
Selects different types of video broadcast (EU only).
Highlighted option
Selected setting
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4.Using the up/down ( ) navigation buttons , highlight the option you want to 
change.
5. Using the left/right ( ) navigation buttons, select the setting.
6. Press the remote EXIT button when done.
OPTIONS menu
Factory settings are in bold type.
OptionAvailable Settings
Sound(Not available on 
235 or 135 
systems)Original ......... ........... Plays stereo  audio when stereo audio is received from 
the source
Recommended ...... Plays 5-channel audio whether 2- or 5-channel audio 
is received from the source
Alternative ............... Plays 5-channel audio when either stereo or  5-channel audio is received from the source
Enhanced Mono....... Plays simulated su rround sound when monaural audio 
is received from the source
Current 
Station
(Not available
on T20 or T10 
systems)
Allow Stereo .......... Allows stereo sound from  the current stereo FM radio 
station
Stereo Off  ................ Changes the current station to mono, which can help  when tuning to a weak radio station
RDS
(Not available
on T20 or T10 
systems)On ....... Displays RDS information on the remote 
Off  ...... No RDS information on the remote
Game Mode On  ...... Produces improved video performance for game systems Off....... Normal video performance
Audio 
Compression Off
......................... No change to audio track
Enhance Dialog ..... Enhances  sound output so you can hear movie dialogs 
more distinctly
Smart Volume ....... Reduces the rang e of volume levels in a movie 
soundtrack so the differen ce between extremely loud 
outbursts and soft sounds is less noticeable
Audio Track Track 1................. Selects track 1 from an external audio stream with 
multiple audio tracks
Track 2 .................. Selects track 2 from an external audio stream with  multiple audio tracks
Both Tracks ........... Selects tracks 1 an d 2 from an external audio stream
Not Available ......... Automa tically selected when only one track is received
Volume Offset Increases the volume level of the selected source relative to  other sources (0 to 10)
Source 
Overscan On  ....... Applies video overscan
 to the current video source
Off  ....... Video source unaffected
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System 
BassAdjusts bass level: –9 to Normal
 to +6 (After ADAPTiQ® calibration)
–14 to  Normal  to 14 (No ADAPTiQ calibration)
System 
Tr e b l e Adjusts treble level: –9 to 
Normal to +6 (after ADAPTiQ
® calibration)
–14 to  Normal  to +14 (no ADAPTiQ calibration)
A/V Sync Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize audio with the video –2 to Normal  to +5
Power Down Normal..................... System shuts down without presenting the Power 
Down Menu
Power Down Menu ... System presen ts the Power Down Menu when 
shutting down
Screensaver On ....... Displays a screensaver  after 20 minutes of no user activity when 
playing audio-only sources
Off  ....... Disables screensaver mode
Rear Speakers
(Not available on 
235 or 135 
systems)Adjusts the volume level of the rear  speakers relative to front speakers 
(–10 to  Normal  to +6)
This option is unavailable if the Sp eakers option is set to Stereo (2) 
or Front (3)
Center 
Speaker
(Not available on 
235 or 135 
systems)
Adjusts the volume level of the front center speaker relative to other 
speakers (–8 to  Normal to +8) 
This option is unavailable if the Sp eakers option is set to Stereo (2)
Speakers(Not available on 
235 or 135 
systems)Stereo (2) ...........Activates only front left and right speakers
Front (3)  .............Activates only front left, center, and right speakers
Surround (5)  ....Activates all front and rear speakers
Vo l um e  
on TV On
  ........ Enables the system to display the volume level meter and mute 
indicator on your TV
Off  ........ Prevents the display of th e volume level meter and mute indicator
TV 
Speakers On  ........ Sends HDMI audio to your TV (audio from the TV is not affected by 
plugging headphones into the control console or by pressing Mute 
or Volume on the remote)
Off   ........ Sends HDMI audio to the LIFESTYLE
® system speakers
Automatic Off Enabled ......System automati cally turns off after 4 hours of no user 
interaction (no remote control button presses)
Disabled ........No automatic shutdown
Video 
Output Changes the resolution (Standard/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video signal 
sent to your TV (only settings supported by your TV appear as options)
OptionAvailable Settings
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CHANGING YOUR SYSTEM SETUP
UNIFY® system overview
The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you through the initial process of setting 
up and configuring your system. It helps you  to choose the right cables and inputs, and 
to program the Bose remote to operate your connected devices.
After completing the initial se tup, you can use the UNIFY system at any time to change 
your system setup and configuration.
Using the UNIFY menu
To display the UNIFY menu on your TV, press the Setup button on the front of the control  console. Using the navigation buttons on the remote, select the function you want and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
Menu itemWhat you can do
Resume initial setup If your initial setup is  incomplete, you can return to the UNIFY setup 
process at the last completed event.
Restart initial setup If your initial setup is incomplete, you can start the UNIFY setup process  from the beginning.
Reconnect 
Acoustimass
® 
(135 systems only) Follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect the speaker array with the 
Acoustimass module.
Language Change the language of the on-screen display.
ADAPTiQ
®Start the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process.
TV setup After your TV is connected to the console, you can:
 Program the LIFESTYLE
® remote to control your TV
 Manually enter remote control IR device codes
 Replace your TV
 Add, change, or remove the TV audio connection
Source setup For sources connected to In put 1-5 of the control console, you can:
 Change the name of the device
 Program your remote to control the device and add the IR emitter
 Manually enter remote control IR device codes
 Remove the device
 Add or change the type of audio or video connection
Add a new device After your initial setup is complete, you can add another device or  accessory to your system.
Homewide
(135/235 and V25/V35 
systems only) This menu item allows you change house and room codes if you are 
expanding your system to deliver soun
d in other rooms of your home. See 
“Adding Sound to Another Room (235/135/V35/V25 only)” on page 26.
Update Used to perform a system software update (see “Performing a system 
software update” on page 29 for more information).
Teach mode This item is used to send  IR codes to program a learning remote.
Exit UNIFY Closes the UNIFY menu and returns you to the last source selected.
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ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (235/135/V35/V25 ONLY)
Expanding your system 
Your LIFESTYLE® 235/135 or V35/V25 system can deliver Bose® quality sound in up to 
14 additional rooms in your home. Connecting a Bose link-compatible product to the 
Bose link OUT connector on the control console enables you to listen to a different 
sound source in other rooms. For example, a DVD movie can be playing in the main 
room while you listen to the AM/FM radio in the other room.
For more information or to purchase addition al products, contact your local Bose dealer. 
See the contact list incl uded with your system.
Note: This feature is not available on T20 and T10 systems, and systems sold in Japan.
Expansion guidelines
To set up a Bose link-compatible system in  another room, follow the instructions 
included with the expansion product and be aware of the following:
 Bose link connections –  Your system cannot operate  with Bose link-enabled 
products connected to both the Bose link  IN and Bose link OUT connectors at the 
same time.
 Room codes –  The speaker system and the remote in  your other room must be set to 
the same room code. See the  owner’s guide that came with the Bose link product for 
information on setting room codes.
 House code –  The house code is what enables the remote control in another room to 
communicate with the control console. If you set up a Bose link-enabled speaker 
system in another room, the remote used in  that room must be set to the same house 
code that is stored in the control console.
Your system is set to house code 15 at the factory. To see the house code, select 
Homewide in the UNIFY
® menu and then select house  code. On the screen, you will 
see the house code and a representation of how the second room remote control 
switches should be set to match the house code in the control console.
Your system has two house code modes.  The Standard mode provides 16 house 
codes and 16 room codes. If you live in a multi-unit dwelling, you can select the 
Alternative mode that provides 64 house codes and 4 room codes.
Note: Switching between Standa rd and Alternative house code modes resets the house code to zero.
Audio connections for a second room –  To hear audio in another room from any 
device connected to HDMI input 1, 2, or 3, you must also make an analog audio 
connection between the device and the left (L) and right (R) analog connections for 
that input. Likewise, you must also make analog audio connections if a digital audio 
connection is made for input 4 or 5.
 Radio operation –  Using an expansion room remote , you can select and control the 
radio that is built into the control console in the main room. However, if both rooms 
want to listen to the radio at the same ti me, they can only listen to the same station.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
The system is not respond-
ing to initial operation of 
my Bose
® remote Make sure the control console is turned on.
 Check to see if the remote batteries are installed correctly or need 
replacement. See “Replacing the batteries” on page 30.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.
 Press any remote key and watch the power light on the control  console. It should blink with each pres s. If not, see “Pairing the remote 
with the console” on page 29 and follow the procedure.
The Bose remote does not 
control a device I added 
during the initial setup  Try setting up the device again. Pr
ess the Setup button on the control 
console. Select the device options and follow the on-screen 
instructions to set up the device again.
 Your system may need a software  update. See “Performing a system 
software update” on page 29.
One video connection is 
less than optimum  To change a video connection, pre
ss the Setup button on the control 
console and select the device setu p options. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
System doesn’t do 
anything  Make sure the AC power cord is 
inserted securely into the power 
supply.
 Make sure the Acoustimass
® module and the power supply are fully 
plugged into a live AC (mains) outlet.
 (135 systems only) Make sure the sp eaker array is plugged into a live 
AC (mains) outlet.
 Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.
No sound  Make sure the Acoustimass modu le is plugged into a live AC (mains) 
outlet.
 (135 systems only) Make sure the sp eaker array is plugged into a live 
AC (mains) outlet.
 Increase the volume.
 Press the Mute button ( ) and make sure your system is not muted.
 Check the input connections on the  control console. Make sure that 
you have selected the right source.
 Make sure that the audio input cable  is firmly plugged into the Audio 
Out connector (not Bose
® link) on the control console and the other 
end is firmly seated into the  Media Center connector on the 
Acoustimass module.
 (135 systems only) Make sure that  the audio input cable is firmly 
plugged into the Audio Out connector (not Bose
® link) on the control 
console and the other end is firmly  seated into the Console connector 
on the speaker array.
 (135 systems only) Try moving any po ssible sources of wireless inter-
ference, such as a wireless computer network router, another wireless 
device, or a microwave oven, further away from the system.
 For radio operation, connec t the FM and AM antennas.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 29.
Sound quality has changed 
and speaker array status 
indicator is blinking orange
(135 systems only)  Press the Setup button on the 
control console and select the 
“Reconnect Acoustimass” menu item. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
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TV does not respond to 
remote commands
(135 systems only) Make sure the speaker array is not 
blocking the IR sensor on the TV. 
Change the position of the TV and sp eaker array so that the IR sensor 
is not blocked.
 For details on the location of the TV’s IR sensor, refer to the owner’s  guide that came with your TV.
Picture is blurry when 
viewing 3D content
(135 systems only)  Make sure your 3D glasses are tuned on.
 If the problem persists, make sure th
e speaker array is not blocking the 
IR sensor on the TV. Change the po sition of the TV and speaker array 
so that the IR sensor is not blocked.
 For details on the location of the TV’s IR sensor, refer to the owner’s  guide that came with your TV.
Intermittent bass
(135 systems only)  Check that the status in
dicator on the Acoustimass
® module is orange 
and not blinking.
 If the speaker array status in dicator is blinking orange:
 Check that the Acoustimass module  is plugged into a live AC wall 
outlet and the status indi cator is glowing orange.
 Press the Setup button on the  control console and select the 
“Reconnect Acoustimass” menu  item. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
 Try moving any possible sources of wireless interference, such as a  wireless computer network router , another wireless device, or a 
microwave oven, further away from the system.
Sound is marred by a loud 
hum or buzz, which may 
be electrical in nature (not 
harmonic)  Contact Bose
® Customer Service to determine if and how other 
electrical devices in the room may be creating unwanted signals, 
and to obtain possible remedies.
Radio does not work
(Not applicable to T20 and 
T10 systems.)  Make sure antennas are connected properly.
 Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the control console 
and Acoustimass
® module.
 Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
 Make sure the AM antenna is  in an upright position.
 Move antennas farther from control console, TV, or other electronic  equipment.
 Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage  for some stations.
FM sound is distorted
(Not applicable to T20 and 
T10 systems.)  Adjust antenna position 
to reduce interference.
 Fully extend the FM antenna.
Sound is distorted  Make sure the audio inpu t cable is not damaged and the connections 
are secure on both ends.
 Reduce the volume output level fr om any external devices connected 
to the control console.
 (135 systems only) Remove the protective film from the trim and grille  on the speaker array and the fr ont of the Acoustimass module.
No sound from a con-
nected device  Check the connections.
 If using a coaxial or optical audio connection, make sure you have 
not made both types of connections  to the same input on the control 
console.
 Make sure that device is turned on.
 Refer to the owner’s manual  that came with the device. 
ProblemWhat to do
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Resetting the system
1.Press and hold the power button on the control console for 5 seconds or until the 
power light on the control console changes to red.
The power light on the control console ch anges to red when the system shuts down.
2. Press and release the power bu tton on the control console to restart the system. The 
power light changes to blinki ng green and then solid green when the system is on 
and ready to use.
3. If you still cannot operate the system using th e remote, try the next procedure to pair 
the remote with the control console.
Pairing the remote with the console
You may need to perform this procedure  if you are replacing a remote or if 
troubleshooting instructions recommend it.
1. Make sure your system is on. If not, press the power button on the control console.
2. Hold the remote close to the control console.
3. Press and hold both the Mute button ( ) on the control console and the OK button 
on the remote at the same time for five seconds. The power light  blinks when pairing 
is complete.
4. Press any remote button and verify that th e power light on the control console blinks 
with each button press.
Performing a system software update
System software updates are available peri odically and can be downloaded over the 
Internet to the USB drive included with your system.
1. Press the Setup button on the front of the control console to display the UNIFY
® 
menu.
2. Using the remote navigation buttons, select Update.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is updated, hold the remote  near the front of the control con-sole while it is being updated.No TV picture, but audio is 
heard
 Check the TV video input selection. Ma
ke sure it is correct for the video 
source.
 Make sure video cables are securely connected.
A connected device does 
not respond consistently to 
remote commands  Try connecting the included external
 IR emitter to the control console. 
For guidance, press the Setup button on the control console. Select 
the device options and follow  the on-screen instructions.
Intermittent audio dropouts 
heard on coaxial digital 
audio inputs  Contact Bose
® Customer Service to request a composite video cable 
that can be used for the coaxial digital audio connection.
ProblemWhat to do
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Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. See the 
address sheet included in the carton.
Replacing the batteries
Replace all four batteries when  you notice a marked decrease in 
the range or response of your 
remote control, or when you see 
the low battery icon on the 
remote display (235/135 and 
V35/V25 systems only).
1. Slide the battery compartment 
cover off the back of the remote 
control.
2. Remove the old batteries.
3. Install four new AA (IEC-LR6) 1.5V 
batteries, matching the polarity 
markings (+ and –) to the markings 
inside the battery compartment.
4. Slide the battery cover back into 
place.
Cleaning
You can wipe the outside surfaces using a soft  dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the 
speaker grilles.
 DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays.
 DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.
Limited warranty
Your LIFESTYLE® system is covered by a limited warranty. See your product registration 
card for details. Please be sure to fill out the  information section on the card and mail it 
to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty.
What you must do to obtain limited warranty service:
Return the product, with proof of purchase  from an authorized Bose dealer, using the 
following procedures:
1. Contact the Bose organization in your co untry/region (visit http://Global.Bose.com/
register for Bose contact information in yo ur country/region) for specific return and 
shipping instructions, including a Return Authorization Number.
The Beatles iPod 3:20The BiP0BeatlesPod3:2CableLow battery 
icon
AA (IEC-LR6) batteries (4)
Battery compartment cover
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