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Contents

Introduction

About your SoundTouch™

 

520 home theater system ................................................... 8

System Features ........................................................................................................... 8

SoundTouch™  ....................................................................................................................... 8

SoundTouch™ Features  .............................................................................................. 8

Unpacking the system ......................................................................................................... 9
Placement guidelines .......................................................................................................... 10

Sample system placement ......................................................................................... 10

Setting Up the Acoustimass

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 Module

Attaching the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module ................................................ 11
Connecting the Acoustimass module to power ............................................................. 12

Setting Up the Speakers

Connecting the front speakers .......................................................................................... 13
Connecting the rear speakers ............................................................................................ 14
Wall mounting the speakers .............................................................................................. 14

Setting Up the Console

Connecting the SoundTouch™ wireless adapter ............................................................. 15
Connecting the console to your TV ................................................................................... 15

Using the HDMI™ ARC connector ............................................................................... 15
TVs without an HDMI™ ARC connector ..................................................................... 16

Connecting the console to other sources ........................................................................ 17

Connecting to HDMI™ compatible sources .............................................................. 17
Connecting to non HDMI ™ compatible sources ..................................................... 17
Connecting to audio only sources ............................................................................. 17

Starting Up the System

Connecting the console to power ...................................................................................... 18
Installing the remote control’s batteries ......................................................................... 18
Powering on the system and selecting your language ................................................. 19
Checking for sound ............................................................................................................... 19

Summary of Contents for SoundTouch 520

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide Guía del propietario Notice d utilisation ...

Page 2: ...cian if you have questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device NOTES The product label is located on the bottom of the console Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily oper able This product must be used indoors It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreational v...

Page 3: ...of 8 in 20 cm between this device and your body This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population It must not be co located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters Please dispose of used batteries properly following local r...

Page 4: ...n 3 Taipei Taiwan 105 App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Amazon Kindle and Fire are trademarks of Amazon com Inc or its affiliates Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is un...

Page 5: ...eakers 13 Connecting the rear speakers 14 Wall mounting the speakers 14 Setting Up the Console Connecting the SoundTouch wireless adapter 15 Connecting the console to your TV 15 Using the HDMI ARC connector 15 TVs without an HDMI ARC connector 16 Connecting the console to other sources 17 Connecting to HDMI compatible sources 17 Connecting to non HDMI compatible sources 17 Connecting to audio only...

Page 6: ...3 Consumer Electronics Control 23 Test your HDMI connected sources for CEC 23 Program the remote to control your source 24 Source selection 25 Select a source connected to the Bose system 25 Select a source connected to your TV 25 Universal source buttons and console connectors 25 Using the button 26 SoundTouch 26 Bluetooth wireless technology 26 SIDE AUX 26 Adjusting the volume 27 Function button...

Page 7: ...ator 32 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting 33 If your console cannot find the Acoustimass module 36 ADAPTiQ audio calibration error messages 36 Factory reset the system 37 Reset a source button on the remote control 37 Service connectors on the Acoustimass module 37 Cleaning 38 Customer service 38 Limited warranty 38 Technical information 38 Appendix Using a Computer for Setup Important setup in...

Page 8: ...ctful bass sound Speakers can be mounted on the wall kit available separately SoundTouch wireless adapter enables SoundTouch and Bluetooth on your system SoundTouch SoundTouch provides clear room filling sound streamed wirelessly over your home Wi Fi network If you have Wi Fi at home you re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any room you want SoundTouch Features Enjoy wireless access to Interne...

Page 9: ...peaker cable Acoustimass power cord Console power cord HDMI cable ADAPTiQ headset Universal remote control Rubber feet SoundTouch wireless adapter series II USB cable The appropriate power cords for your region are supplied Note If part of the system is damaged do not use it Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service Refer to the contact sheet in the carton Introduction ...

Page 10: ...mains outlet nearby Front speakers Place one speaker to the left and one speaker to the right of the TV Keep each speaker within 3 ft 1 m of the TV if possible If placing the speakers in an enclosed bookcase shelf position them at the front edge of the shelf Center speaker Place the center speaker on a stable and level surface directly above or below your TV Rear speakers Place the rear speakers t...

Page 11: ...ace to protect it from being damaged 2 Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the Acoustimass module Bottom of Acoustimass module Rubber foot 3 Place the Acoustimass module on its feet Caution Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front back end side or top when in use 4 Remove all protective films These may affect acoustic performance if left in place Setting Up the Acoustimass Module ...

Page 12: ...12 English Setting Up the Acoustimass Module Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 1 Plug the power cord into the connector on the Acoustimass module 2 Plug the power cord into an AC mains outlet ...

Page 13: ... the left of your TV 2 Insert the front speaker cable s C plug into the center speaker 3 Insert the front speaker cable s R plug into the speaker on the right of your TV 4 Insert the other end of the front speaker cable into the 6 pin Speaker Connections connector on the console Setting Up the Speakers ...

Page 14: ...nto the right rear speaker 3 Insert the other end of the rear speaker cable into the 4 pin Speaker Connections connector on the console Wall mounting the speakers You can mount the speakers on wall brackets floor stands or table stands To purchase these accessories contact your local Bose dealer or visit www Bose com CAUTION Do not use any other hardware to mount the speakers ...

Page 15: ... Return Channel if available If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC connector see page 16 Using the HDMI ARC connector Use the Bose HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV 1 Disconnect your HDMI connected sources such as a cable satellite box DVD or Blu ray Disc player or game system from your TV 2 Insert one end of the Bose HDMI cable into the TV connector on the console Setting Up the Console...

Page 16: ...ptical coaxial or analog stereo audio cable Without this secondary connection you may not hear audio from the Bose system Use a secondary connection in the following configurations You are using internal sources such as Internet applications or an over the air antenna You are connecting sources to your TV Refer to your TV owner s guide for more information Tip If your TV has IN and OUT audio conne...

Page 17: ... the GAME connector Connect other sources to the appropriate HDMI connector on the console Connecting to non HDMI compatible sources If your source is non HDMI compatible connect it to your TV using audio and video cables available separately Refer to your TV owner s guide for more infor mation Tip If your source has IN and OUT audio connector panels use audio OUT Connecting to audio only sources ...

Page 18: ...ower cord into an AC mains outlet Installing the remote control s batteries 1 Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control 2 Insert the two provided AA IEC LR6 1 5V batteries Match the and symbols on the batteries with the and markings inside the compartment 3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place ...

Page 19: ...u see page 31 Checking for sound 1 Power on your TV 2 If you are using a cable satellite box or other secondary source power on this source Tip If your secondary source is connected to your TV select the appropriate TV input You may need to use a different remote 3 Power on the system 4 Press the appropriate source button 5 Check if sound is coming from the Bose speakers Note If you do not hear so...

Page 20: ...ound characteristics of your room to determine optimal sound quality 2 Insert the ADAPTiQ headset cable into the connector on the console 3 Press on the remote control 4 Press or until 14 ADAPTiQ appears on the display 5 Press 6 Follow the voice prompts until the system completes the process Note If you hear an error message and are unable to complete the ADAPTiQ audio calibration see page 36 7 Un...

Page 21: ...If this is your first time setting up a SoundTouch system you must install the app On your smartphone or tablet download the SoundTouch controller app Bose SoundTouch TM controller app iOS users download from the App Store Android users download from the Google Play store Amazon Kindle Fire users download from the Amazon Appstore for Android Connect the system to your home Wi Fi network After you ...

Page 22: ...tion pad Source selection Lists recorded DVR programs TV aspect ratio Closed captioning Selects a source connected to your TV Function buttons see page 27 Teletext mode Displays the Internet TV home page System menu Playback controls Powers on off the Bose system Powers on off a selected source Toggles be tween SoundTouch Bluetooth and connector See page 26 Previous channel chapter or track Numeri...

Page 23: ... controls sources connected to the console s HDMI connectors Tip You may need to use your source or TV s system menu to enable CEC Refer to your source owner s guide for more information Test your HDMI connected sources for CEC If your sources successfully respond to their corresponding source buttons you do not have to program your remote Note Your HDMI connected source may not support CEC Refer ...

Page 24: ... Test your source s code 1 Test your source for basic functions Follow the instructions for your source TV press the channel buttons Press The settings menu appears Press and to navigate Cable satellite box press The programming guide appears Press and to navigate DVD or Blu ray Disc player press The settings menu appears Press and to navigate Game system press and to navigate through your menu 2 ...

Page 25: ... appropriate TV input 1 Power on the system your TV and the appropriate source 2 Press to select the correct input on your TV You may need to press several times to select the TV input for the source On some TVs displays a menu Use the remote control to choose the correct TV input and close this menu Universal source buttons and console connectors The source buttons on your remote control correspo...

Page 26: ... your system such as playback controls and Presets See Using SoundTouch on page 28 Bluetooth wireless technology Your system has Bluetooth wireless technology which lets you stream music from Bluetooth enabled devices to your system Your system stores eight previously connected devices in its pairing list See page 29 SIDE AUX The connector is a 3 5 mm connector located on the side of the console W...

Page 27: ...isc player or teletext functions Cable satellite box or Blu Ray Disc player functions refer to your cable satellite box owner s guide Teletext functions correspond with color coded page numbers headings or shortcuts on a teletext display Programming a non Bose remote control You can program a non Bose remote control such as your cable satellite box remote to control the system Refer to your non Bo...

Page 28: ...et up and control SoundTouch from your smartphone tablet or computer Using the app your smart device acts as a rich remote for the SoundTouch source Easily personalize Presets to your favorite music Explore Internet radio music services and your music library Manage system settings Using the SoundTouch source Once you have set up SoundTouch you can use the remote to control a subset of features on...

Page 29: ...Note Each time you press the system toggles between SoundTouch Bluetooth and the connector Make sure you see a Bluetooth pairing message on the display before you pair your device 2 On your Bluetooth enabled device turn on the Bluetooth feature Tip The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings A gear icon often represents Settings on the Home screen 3 Select your SoundTouch system from the de...

Page 30: ...luetooth connecting message appears on the display The system connects to the last device that streamed to your system 2 On the device play music Tip If a paired device is connected you do not need to press If you cannot stream audio from a paired device Your SoundTouch system may have lost connection to the device Check the system s display If the paired device is out of range of your system move...

Page 31: ...en extremely loud outbursts and soft sounds is less noticeable Note Enhance dialogue and smart volume features are not available for SoundTouch Bluetooth or devices connected to the connector 2 AUDIO VIDEO SYNC Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize audio and video 3 HDMI CEC Default On Default Enables CEC see page 23 Alternate On Prevents unintended source switching and may fix CEC inconsistencie...

Page 32: ...s the Acoustimass module to the system 16 FACTORY RESET Sets the System menu and the ADAPTiQ audio calibration to the factory settings Error messages Display System state ERROR Cannot find Acoustimass The Acoustimass module is not connected to the console SOURCE No signal The source is not connected to the console or the source is connected to the console and powered off SIDE AUX Nothing connected...

Page 33: ... Toggle CEC between Alternate On and Default On see page 31 Disconnect headphones when not in use If connecting your source through the connector enable Audio in using the System menu see page 31 If you are connecting headphones to the connector enable Headphones using the System menu see page 31 If you see the error message Cannot find Acoustimass pair the Acoustimass module with the console see ...

Page 34: ...isable CEC on your source refer to your source owner s guide for more information Disable CEC on your system see page 31 and program the remote to control your source see page 23 CEC inconsistent or does not work Use the Alternate On setting see page 31 Disable CEC on your source refer to your source owner s guide for more information Disable CEC on your system see page 31 and program the remote c...

Page 35: ...ettings to ensure that the SoundTouch app and SoundTouch Music Server are allowed programs Test your Internet connection by loading www SoundTouch com Restart your mobile device or computer and router Uninstall the app reset the adapter and restart setup Cannot play Bluetooth audio On your system Pair a device page 29 Try pairing a different device See No sound Set up SoundTouch first and perform ...

Page 36: ...ages Error message Problem What to do 1 The microphone on the ADAPTiQ headset cannot detect sound Secure all speaker cables Ensure the microphone opening on the top of ADAPTiQ headset is not blocked Your ADAPTiQ headset may be damaged Call Bose customer service for replacement parts Refer to the contact sheet in the carton 2 The room is too loud Restart the ADAPTiQ audio calibration when the room ...

Page 37: ... you are experiencing problems with a source button on the remote control reset the source button to the factory settings After performing this procedure your source button is in CEC mode 1 On the remote control press and hold the appropriate source button until all six source buttons glow then release Only the appropriate source button glows 2 On the number keypad enter 0140 Service connectors on...

Page 38: ...imited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is in the carton Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and New Zealand See our website a...

Page 39: ...milar devices Using a desktop computer for setup If you are using a desktop computer move the console and SoundTouch wireless adapter near the computer to set up your system During setup the app prompts you to connect the USB cable from the computer to the wireless adapter temporarily After setup disconnect the USB cable and the console from your computer and from AC mains power and move the syste...

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