LIFESTYLE 600 ® HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM O W N E R ' S G U I D E • G U Í A D E L U S U A R I O • N O T I C E D ’ U T I L I S AT I O N
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. For more information about your Lifestyle® 600 home Entertainment System, visit: global.Bose.com/Support/LS600 Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N External Power Supply Technical Information The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. Manufacturer Commercial registration number Bose Products B.V. Manufacturer Bose Products B.V.
R E G U L AT O R Y I N F O R M AT I O N China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI)) Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs Metal Parts Plastic Parts Speakers X X O X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Cables X O O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions
L E G A L I N F O R M AT I O N Security Information This product is capable of receiving automatic security updates from Bose. To receive automatic security updates, you must complete the product setup process in the SoundTouch® App and connect the product to the Internet. If you do not c omplete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available.
CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. Layer 1............................................................................................................................. Layer 2............................................................................................................................ Layer 3 .............................................................................
CONTENTS Bluetooth® Technology Choosing your pairing method.................................................................................. Connect your mobile device............................................................................................... Pair a device with NFC......................................................................................................... Control your connected mobile device from the remote control................................
CONTENTS Appendix A: Installation Reference Front console panel.............................................................................................................. 35 Front Headphones/AUX input.................................................................................... 35 Front HDMI™ input........................................................................................................ 35 Back console panel.............................................................................
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Unpacking The parts of your new Lifestyle® Home Entertainment System are packaged in four layers, some of which contain multiple boxes of components. Each box is marked by icons to indicate its contents. Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Note: If part of the system is damaged or the glass on your console or Acoustimass® wireless bass module is broken, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Layer 1 From box : Console (1) HDMI™ cable (1) Universal remote control (1) AA batteries (4) Layer 2 From box : Console power supply (1) From box Power cords (4)* : Owner’s guide (1) *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Layer 3 From box : Jewel Cube® speakers (4) Jewel Cube® center speaker (1) Front speaker cable (1) Rear speaker cables (2) AC-2 adapters (5) From box : ADAPTiQ® headset (1) Screwdriver (1) IR emitter (1) Layer 4 From box : Wireless receivers (2) 12 - ENGLISH From box : Acoustimass® wireless bass module (1) Optical cable (1)
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Placement guidelines To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the system. Place your system outside of and away from metal objects and direct heat sources. Component Recommended placement Console • Place the console near your components. The recommended placement is near your TV. • Do NOT place the TV or any other components on top of your console. • Place your console in a well-ventilated area.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Sample system placement 14 - ENGLISH
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM UNIFY® system overview The UNIFY intelligent integration system guides you through the initial process of setting up and configuring your system. It helps you choose the correct cables and inputs and programs the Bose® remote control to operate your connected devices. Note: Before you begin, make sure you have one hour set aside for system setup. Menu item What you can do Bluetooth Setup Manage your Bluetooth devices.
ETTING UP THE SYSTEM S UNIFY® setup The following steps are part of the initial UNIFY setup process: Step Objective Pair the remote control Connect the system's remote control to the console. Choose language Select your language from the on-screen list. Connect to network Select and connect to your home Wi-Fi network or Ethernet. Software update Update system software to provide the most current functionality. Wired speakers Connect the front speakers to the console.
U S I N G T H E R E M OT E CO N T R O L Remote control overview The Bose® advanced RF (radio frequency) remote control works from anywhere in your room without requiring you to aim the remote control at the console. The remote control's display is an essential part of your Lifestyle® experience. It guides you through your sources and system settings. Note: The Bose remote control does not control functions specific to devices that are connected to the front HDMI™ input.
S I N G T H E R E M OT E CO N T R O L U Using the SOURCE button The button is used to switch between connected sources. Access sources using the navigation pad on your remote control. Once a source is highlighted, press OK to select it. Function buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control correspond with the color-coded function buttons on your cable/satellite box or teletext functions. • Cable/satellite box functions: refer to your cable/satellite box owner’s guide.
U S I N G T H E R E M O T E C O N T R O L The AV SETTINGS menu The AV SETTINGS menu lets you adjust certain system settings. The number of items that appear depends on the currently-selected source. To access the menu: 1. Press on your remote control. 2. Select AV SETTINGS. 3. Press the OK button to display the AV SETTINGS menu for the current source. 4. Press or to highlight the option you want to change. 5. Press OK to select the setting. 6. Press EXIT when done.
S O U N DTO U C H ® A P P S E T U P The SoundTouch® app lets you set up and control SoundTouch® from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a remote for your console. From the app, you can manage your SoundTouch® settings, add music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations, set and change presets and stream music. New features are added periodically. Note: If you have already set up SoundTouch® for another system, see page 21.
E X I ST I N G S O U N DTO U C H ® U S E R S Add the system to an existing account If you have already set up SoundTouch® on another system, you do not need to download the SoundTouch® app again. From within the app, select > Settings > Add or Reconnect Speaker. The app guides you through setup. Connect the system to a new network If your network information changes, add your system to your new network. You can do this by putting your system into setup mode. 1. From within the app, select your system.
P R E S E T P E R S O N A L I Z AT I O N You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums or songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button using the SoundTouch® app. Before using presets, note the following: • You can set presets from the app and the remote control.
B LU E T O OT H T E C H N O LO G Y Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from Bluetooth smartphones, tablets, computers or other devices to your console. Before you can stream music from a mobile device, you must connect the mobile device with your console. Choosing your pairing method You can pair your mobile device with the console using Bluetooth wireless technology or Near Field Communication (NFC).
LU E T O OT H T E C H N O LO G Y B Pair a device with NFC 1. With your system powered on, unlock your device and turn on the B luetooth and NFC features. Refer to your device owner’s guide to learn more about these features. 2. Gently tap the NFC touchpoint on your mobile device to the area above the Bose® logo on the top of your Lifestyle® console. Your mobile device may prompt you to accept pairing.
B L U E T O O T H T E C H N O L O G Y Connect using your remote control You can stream audio from a device to your console. 1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device. 2. On your remote control, choose the Bluetooth source through the menu. The console connects to the last device that streamed music to the system. 3. On the device, play music. Disconnect a mobile device Turn off the B luetooth feature on your mobile device.
A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S Disabling Wi-Fi capability 1. Press and hold your console's 2. Release the button for 10 seconds. button. Re-enabling Wi-Fi capability Your system's Wi-Fi automatically re-enables when powering on your system. Updating the system software If your system is connected to your home network, it checks for software updates every time the system is used. If an update is available, it begins downloading automatically.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N System status indicators The front of the console has an LED indicator that shows system status. The LED glows according to system state.
G E T T I N G S Y S T E M I N F O R M AT I O N Acoustimass® wireless bass module LED indicator Indicator activity System state Blinking amber Ready to pair Solid white Connected to the console Solid amber (dim) Disconnected from the console Blinking white Downloading system software update Blinking red Firmware error - contact Bose® customer service Wireless receiver LED indicator Indicator activity System state Blinking amber Ready to pair Solid white Connected to the console Solid amb
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Do not allow liquids to spill onto the system or into any openings. • Clean the exterior of the system with the provided cleaning cloth or another soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any sprays near the system. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. • Do not allow objects to drop into any openings. Customer service For additional help using the system: • Visit global.Bose.
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G If you experience problems with your home entertainment system: • Make sure that all system components are connected to an AC (mains) outlet. • Secure all cables. • Check the state of system status indicators (see page 27). • Move the system away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Verify the system is within the recommended range of wireless router or mobile device for proper operation.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Solution Problems related to CEC If the console is connected to your TV’s HDMI ARC connector, make sure that Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is enabled in your TV system menu. Your TV may refer to CEC by a different name. For more information, refer to your TV owner’s guide or press the button on the remote control and select CEC Settings from the UNIFY® menu (see page 15).
R O U B L E S H O OT I N G T Symptom Solution The wireless receiver status LEDs are solid amber (dim) • Follow the on-screen troubleshooting prompts. • Press the button on the control console or your remote and rerun the UNIFY® setup (see page 16). • Unplug the power cords for the receivers, wait 30 seconds and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. • Make a wired connection to your rear speakers (see page 43). Sound is distorted • Cycle through and test different sources.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Solution Cannot play Bluetooth audio On your system: • Pair a mobile device using the Bluetooth SOURCE screen. • Clear the system’s pairing list using the remote control: - In the Bluetooth source, press the MORE button on your remote. - Select Clear Pairing List. • Try pairing a different mobile device. On your mobile device: • • • • Disable and re-enable the Bluetooth feature. Remove the system from the Bluetooth menu. Pair again.
R O U B L E S H O OT I N G T 5. Place the three IR beads into the cabinet housing your device or directly in front of the device itself. 6. Test the responsiveness of your remote. If problems still exist, reposition the IR beads and test again. 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. • If your secondary source is connected to your TV, select the appropriate TV input. 3. Power on your console.
A P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E Front console panel The front of the console has the following inputs: • Headphones • HDMI™ input These inputs appear in the menu as AUX IN and HDMI (Front) when a device is connected. They can be used to connect digital cameras, video cameras, media players and your preferred mobile device. Front Headphones/AUX input You can use this 3.5 mm input with your headphones, or as an audio option with your favorite mobile device.
P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E A Connecting an AC-2 adapter 1. Using the screwdriver, turn the screws to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen the wire terminals. 2. For front speakers: Insert the bare ends of the four-pin cable into the adapter by placing the red wire marked L+, C+ or R+ into the red terminal ( + ) and the plain wire into the plain silver terminal ( – ).
A P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E Installing the front speakers UNIFY® setup guides you through the initial installation of your front speakers during the “Wired speakers” step (see page 16). If you are moving your system but have already completed setup, refer to the following instructions in order to reassemble the rear portion of your home entertainment system. CAUTION: Do not connect your speakers while your console is connected to an AC (mains) adapter.
P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E A Connecting the front speakers to the console 1. Connect the AC-2 adapters to the bare ends of the speaker wire. See “ Connecting an AC-2 adapter” on page 36. 2. Insert the adapter connected to the wire marked L+ into the speaker on the left of your TV. 3. Insert the adapter connected to the wire marked R+ into the speaker on the right of your TV. 4. Insert the adapter connected to the wire marked C+ into the center speaker. 5.
A P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E Installing the rear speakers UNIFY® setup guides you through the initial installation of your rear speakers during the “Wireless speakers” step (see page 16). If you are moving your system but have already completed setup, refer to the following instructions in order to reassemble the rear portion of your home entertainment system.
P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E A Identifying switch settings on wireless receivers Your rear speakers connect to wireless receivers to communicate with the console. The receivers come preset to a left and right channel out of the box. You can use the switch on the front of the receiver to adjust the channel settings. 1. Confirm that the switch on one wireless receiver is set to L (left). 2. Confirm that the switch on the other wireless receiver is set to R (right).
A P P E N D I X A : I N S TA L L AT I O N R E F E R E N C E Connecting the rear speakers to power 1. Connect one end of the power cord into your wireless receiver. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set up your other speaker. Mounting your 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.
APPENDIX B: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Replacing the remote control’s batteries Replace all four batteries when there is a noticeable decrease in range. 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Install four AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the b atteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
A P P E N D I X C : A LT E R N AT E W I R E D S E T U P Unable to pair the Acoustimass® wireless bass module with the console If you are having issues wirelessly connecting your bass module to your console, you can also connect it using a 3.5 mm stereo cable (not provided). Note: If you do not have a 3.5 mm stereo cable, contact your authorized Bose® dealer or Bose customer service. To install the 3.5 mm stereo cable: 1. On your remote control, press SETUP. 2. Select Speaker Management. 3.
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