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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 the 
OPTIONS menu for the current source.
The following is an example for a video device.
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.
Moves to the “Home” state of the device.
Repeat track on an iPod or other digital 
media players.
Switches tuners in a multi-tuner device.
Accesses the system menu for your 
set top box.
Accesses interactive features for some 
digital television services (EU only).
See the following on “Changing system 
options.”
Highlighted option
Selected setting
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OPTIONS menu
OptionAvailable Settings
Sound Original ................... Plays stereo audio  when stereo audio is received from the source
Recommended* ...... Plays 5-channel audio whether or not  2- or 5-channel audio is received from the source
Alternative .............. Plays 5-channel au dio when either stereo or 5-channel audio is received from the source
Enhanced Mono  ..... Plays simulated surround sound when monaural audio is received from the source
Current Station
(V35/V25 only) 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
(V35/V25 only) 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 range of volume leve
ls in a movie soundtrack so the difference 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 ex ternal audio stream with multiple audio tracks
Both Tracks ............. Selects tracks 1 and 2 from an external audio stream
Not Available ........... Automatically sele cted when only one track is received
Volume Offset Increases the volume level of the selected source rela tive to other sources (0* to 10)
Source 
Overscan On  ........................... Applies video overscan to the current video source
Off* .......................... Video source unaffected
System Bass Adjusts bass level –9 to Normal* to +6 (After ADAPTiQ
® calibration)
–14 to Normal* to 14 (No ADAPTiQ calibration)
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* Factory setting System Treble 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
Rear Speakers Adjusts the volu me level of the rear speakers relative to front speakers (–10 to Normal* to +6)
This option is unavailable if the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2) or Front (3)
Center Speaker Adjusts the volume level of the front center spea ker relative to other speakers (–8 to Normal* to +8) (unavailable if 
the Speakers option is set to Stereo (2))
Speakers Stereo (2)  ......... Activates only front left and right speakers Front (3)  ........... Activates only fr ont left, center, and right speakers
Surround (5)*  ... Activates  all front and rear speakers
Volume on TV On*  .................. Enables the system to disp lay the volume level meter and mute indicator on your TV
Off  ................... Prevents the display of  the 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
Video Output Changes the resoluti on (Standard/720p/1080i/1080p) of the video sign al sent to your TV (only settings supported 
by your TV appear as options)
OptionAvailable Settings
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USING THE SETUP MODE
About the Setup mode
After performing the initia l system setup using the 
Unify™ intelligent  integration system , you can make 
additional changes to your system at any time using 
the Setup mode.
Setup menu
To display the Setup 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 inst ructions on the screen.
NOTES:
1. Appears only if initial setup is incomplete.
2. Appears only if initial setup is complete.
3. Appears only in LIFESTYLE
® V25 and V35 systems if initial setup 
is complete.
Menu itemWhat you can do
Resume initial 
setup (Note 1) Return to the interactive setup process at the 
last completed event
Restart initial 
setup (Note 1) Start the interactive setup process from the 
beginning
Language Change the lang uage of the on-screen 
display
ADAPTiQ
®Start the ADAPTiQ audio calibration process
TV options 
(Note 2)  Program your remote to control your TV
 Replace your TV
 Add, change, or remove the TV audio 
connection
Source setup 
options 
(Note 2)  Change a device name
 Program your remote to control a device 
and add the IR emitter if needed
 Remove a device
 Add or change audio or video connections
Add a device 
(Note 2) Add another device or accessory to your 
system
Homewide 
(Note 3)  Select the house code mode: Standard 
(16 house codes, 16 room codes) or 
Alternative (64 house codes, 4 room codes)
 Change the room code
 For more information on Homewide expan-
sion, see “Adding Sound to Another Room 
(V25 and V35 systems)*” on page 19
Update Perform a system software update (see  “Performing a system software update” on 
page 24” for more information)
Teach mode 
(Note 2) Send IR codes to program a learning remote
Exit Returns you to the  last source selected
Menu itemWhat you can do
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ADDING SOUND TO ANOTHER ROOM (V25 AND V35 SYSTEMS)*
Expanding your system
Your LIFESTYLE® 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 additional 
products, contact your local Bose dealer. See the 
contact list included with your system.
Expansion guidelines
To set up a Bose link-comp atible 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 
Setup 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 Standard and Alternative 
house code modes resets the house code to zero (0).
Using HDMI connections –  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 co nsole in the main room. 
However, if both rooms want to listen to the radio 
at the same time, they can only listen to the same 
station.
*Not applicable to systems sold in Japan.
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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 indicator 
(V25 and V35 systems) on the display.
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.
Viewing system information
Press and hold the Setup button on the control console 
to display the following syst em information on your TV:
 Control console serial number, software version, and  IR database

® module serial number and software 
version
 Radio software version
 TV connection status
 Remote control ID number and software version

 Connected Bose
® link rooms
 Device connections
Press the Setup button again to remove the list from 
the screen.
The Beatles iPod 3:20The BiP0BeatlesPod3:2Cable
Low battery icon
(V25 and V35 systems)
AA (IEC-LR6) batteries (4)
Battery compartment cover
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Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
The system is not responding 
to initial operation of my 
Bose
® remote  Make sure the control console is turned on.
 Make sure batteries are in the remote.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 24.
 Press any remote key and watch the power light on the 
control console. It should blink with each press. 
If not, see “Pairing the remo te with the console” on page 24 and follow the procedure.
The Bose remote does not 
control a device I added 
during the initial setup  Try setting up the device again. Press the Setup butto
n 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 24.
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 setup 
options. Follow the on -screen instructions.
System doesn’t do 
anything  Make sure the AC power cord is inse
rted securely into the power supply.
 Make sure the Acoustimass
® module and the power supply are fully pl ugged into a live AC (mains) outlet.
 Select a connected device from the SOURCE menu.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 24.
No sound  Make sure the Acoustimass module  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 connection s on the control console. Make sure th at you have selected the right source.
 Make sure that the audio input cable is firmly pl ugged into the Acoustimass connector on the control 
console and the other end is firmly seated into th e Media Center connector on the Acoustimass module.
 Check connections between the front and rear speakers and the Acoustimass module.
 For radio operation (V25 and V35 systems  only), connect the FM and AM antennas.
 Reset the system. See “Resetting the system” on page 24.
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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.
No sound from center 
speaker  Make sure the center speaker cable
 is connected at both ends.
 Set the Speakers option to Front(3) or Surround(5) in the OPTIONS menu.
 In the OPTIONS menu, make sure the Sound setting is not Original.
Center speaker is too loud  Decrease the Center Speaker  volume setting in the OPTIONS menu for the current source.
No sound from rear speakers  Make sure the Speakers  option is set to Surround(5) in the OPTIONS menu.
 Increase the Rear Speakers setting in  the OPTIONS menu for the current source.
 Make sure the video sound source is stereo-encoded or surround-encoded, and the device used  (DVD, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.
 For stereo inputs, make sure the Sound op tion is set to Recommended or Alternative.
Rear speakers are too loud  Decrease the Rear Speakers volu me setting in the OPTIONS menu for the current source.
 Make sure the left and right front  speakers are connected to the front sp eaker jacks, and the left and right 
rear speakers are connected to the rear speaker jacks.
Radio does not work 
(V25 and V35 systems only)  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 consol e, 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 
(V25 and V35 systems only)  Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
 Fully extend the FM antenna.
ProblemWhat to do
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FM sound is noisy when 
Speakers option is set to 
Front(3) or Surround(5) 
(V25 and V35 systems only)  Weak FM stations will produce static in the rear 
speakers. Set Speakers option to Stereo(2) in the 
OPTIONS menu to minimize noise.
Sound is distorted  Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
 Reduce the volume output level from any exte rnal devices connected to the control console.
No sound from a connected 
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. 
No TV picture, but audio is 
heard  Check the TV video input se
lection. Make 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 extern
al IR emitter to the control console. For guidance, press the Setup 
button on the control console. Se lect 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 vi
deo cable that can be used for the coaxial 
digital audio connection.
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 changes to 
red when the system shuts down.
2. Press and release the power button on the control 
console to restart the system. The power light 
changes to blinking green and then solid green 
when the system is on and ready to use.
3. If you still cannot operate the system using the 
remote, try the next procedure to pair the remote 
with the control console.
Pairing the remote with the console
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 pair ing is complete.
4. Press any remote button and verify that the power 
light on the control console  blinks with each button 
press.
Performing a system software update
System software updates are available periodically 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 Setup menu.
2. Using the remote navigation buttons, select 
Update.
3. Follow the instructio ns on the screen.
Note: To make sure your Bose® remote is updated, hold 
the remote near the front of the control console while it is 
being updated.
Contacting customer service
For additional help in so lving problems, contact Bose® 
Customer Service. See the address sheet included in 
the carton.
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