A. WARNING: 721 To reduce reduce the risk risk of of fire or or electric electric shock, shock, do do not not expose expose the the Acowstimas.9 AcoustimasE! module to rain or moistwre. moisture. in or A CJUJT60N: 72 To prevent prevent electric electric shock, shock, match match wide wide blade blade of of plug plug to wide wide slot, slot, insert insert fuliy fully.
Where to find mn. Setting Up " " " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Before you begin " ".......................................... 4 Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 5 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound Front center cube speaker " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Before you begin We appreciate your cl10ice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series Iii or Acoustimass 10 Series III flOme entertainment speaker system. Bose Virtually !nvisible® speaker tecl1nology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances from the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without a room full of speakers. The cube speakers, along with the powered Acoustimass module, reproduce the full-spectrum of sound from multi-channel digital programming.
Carton contents o o Powered Acoustimass® module .. ---~--_ --- Rubber feet for front center cube speaker __._--_ _._--_ .... .. With Acoustimass 6 System .,.,,_.- .•.. _--------_. __ ._-~~-- With Acoustimass 10 System DJ-tBtBtB ll]- Five cube speakers rFirFIrFI[JJ CO~JlL:JlU Five cube speaker arrays Two 5o-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables --_._... ..._.... _ - - ._--_..•....._-'--_._-- __._-_._ ... _._-_ __-_..._-----_...__._-_ .. .. --_._-- .•....
Figure 2 For Acoustimass ---- "to Series mSystem A A suggested suggested home home theater fhealer layout layout A CAUrDON:LsTo keep the Acoustimass Acoustimass module module at at least least 22 feet feet (.6 (.6 m) m) from from To prevent prevent interference, interference. keep your your TV set.
Front left and right cube speakers The 'front left and right speaker arrays create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. You can place the speaker arrays near a TV screen with no picture interference. Place the 'front cube arrays on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 'feet (5 m) apart (see Figure 2).
Connecting the speakers A CAUTION:= Never I\lever connect connect the cube cube speakers speakers directly direct/y to a receiver receiver output. output. Always Always connect connect them to thee powered powered AcoustimasEf& AcouslirnassO module, module, then connect connect the module module to the receiver. receiver.
1, Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the center cube speaker (Figure 5). Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube speaker. Insert the marked (+) wire into tile red terminal and the plain H wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires, 2. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the right front cube speaker (to the right of the TV as you face it). ~3, Connect the wire pair marked lEfT to the left front cube speaker. 4.
Connecting the Acoustimass@ module to the receiver The 20-foot (6.1 m) system input cable connects the module to your surround receiver (see Figure 6). 6). The The system system iinput cable has a multi-pin connector on one end and several wire pairs Figure on the the &her. other. The The wire pairs of the cable may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed on to ~~~~~t~~~ly comfortably re reach the surround receiver connections.
Figure 6 ) N@te:: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections.
Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the powered Acoustimass® module and from the module to the cube speakers (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Make sure the cube speakers are connected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room. Check that the wires are connected to your surround receiver in phase (+ to + and ~ to+ Correct wiring problems before you plug your receiver in and turn it on.
For realistic home theater sound A CAUTION: The Acoustimass@ 6 and Acoustimass 10 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from electrical stress or overload. Thi8 circuit activates at high volume levels to reduce output, causing a 81ight decrease in volume. This is normal operation and indicates that power input may be exceeding safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.
Be sure to get the digital audio signal To be sure that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Before you playa DVD disc, be sure to select the digital ouput in the setup menu of your DVD Player. For additional setup and operating information, please re"cer to the owner's guide that came with your surround receiver.
Troubleshooting if you have a problem with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your sound source and try the following solutions. If you stili have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the list of service offices and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton. - - _ .. .. _----_._--_.-_._---_. _--_ --_._----------_.
Cleaning the speakers The cabinets of your Acoustimass@ speaker system may be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. The grille assemblies on the cube arrays may be carefully vacuumed, if necessary.
Warranty period Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose®.
1. Re<:Dd these instructions - for all components before using this product. 2. K.eep these instructions - for future reference. 3. Heed alD8 walrnings - on the product and in the owner's guide. 4. foDl@w alII instnictions. 5. D@ !1@t use this alpparartus nealr water Or moisture - Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present. 6.
Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSIINFPA 70. %I>-, ELt!M U! p83l ‘WU8$U~ --- -. i/ GI'ound clamp--#-~JI' 313put-io~i~ 18. Use proper power sOtm~es ~ Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 19. Avoid power lines - Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as conta<;;:t with them may be fatal.
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