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Thank You We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 home theater speaker system With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you'll surround yourself with realistic sound, without a lot of equipment Your system features next generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance than their predecessors Please Read This Owner's Guide The setup and operation of your A
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Placing your Acoustimass@ 6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on your screen Sound from the center speaker should seem to come from within the picture The left and right front speakers create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room The surround speakers add subtle sounds and special effects that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of the action The surround speake
Selecting locations for your speakers The lengths of cable supplied with your Acoustimass® 6 system provide a great deal of flexibility in speaker placement Optional Bose® extension cable, add-on connectors, wall brackets, and floor stands can add to your choices See "Accessories" on page 17 '-eft and right front cube speakers There are several ways to achieve an accurate left and right sound image (Figure 3) • Place the front speakers on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 fee
Surround cube speakers Left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly behind (Figure 5) • Put one on the left and the other on the right, beside or just to the rear of the home theater seating area • Position them so they do not create a direct sound path to the listener's ears (position 1) • Generally aim them away from the viewers, toward the rear or side walls (position 2 or 3) • If you want these speakers directly behind the seating area, make
Figure6 Acoustimass@ module positions : ;( Uk Connecting the speakers A CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (AG power mains) Not doing so may result in damage to your system A CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring which can result in electrical shock or damage to your system The supplied cables make it easy for you to connect your system The connections at the Acoustimass module are already made for you There are three sets o
Separate the wire pairs as you layout the cable lengths You may want to keep unextended lengths of cable joined, making them easier to hide Refer to Figure 8 on for an overview of the completed connections J • Use the 20 foot (6 m) front speakers cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center, left front, and right front cube speakers • Use the 50 foot (15 m) surround speakers cable with two pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the left and right surround
Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the center and front cube speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cubes directly to the receiver Always connect the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers Refer to Figure 8 Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the cube speaker you have placed in the center position Press the terminal tab on the
Connecting the Acoustimass· module to your receiver CAUTION: 00 not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for all channels Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with five wire pairs to connect the Acoustimass module to your surround sound receiver Refer to Figure 8 1 Connect all wires to the receiver in phase (+ to + and - to-) a Connect each wire marked with a red collar (+) to the appropriate red (+) output b Conne
Attaching the module end cover The module end cover is designed to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of the Acoustimass® module However, because the cover has a beveled surface, you cannot stand the module on that end with the cover in place If you plan to use the cover, attach it to the cable end of the module after all connections have been checked (Figure 10) Gently push the end cover into the grommets on the Acoustimass module Your set up is complete Enjoy your Acoustimass 6 speaker sy
Listening to realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by the steering logic in your surround sound receiver During a surround sound program, the front and center speakers will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent for periods of time ) Note: If your television has surround sound or any sound enhancement feature built in ("wide" or "enhanced"), turn it off Set the TV for stereo playback only Using your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver For u
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Cleaning your speakers Wipe the cube speakers using a damp cloth Do not use solvents or chemicals Do not allow liquids to spill on or objects to drop into the Acoustimass® module or the speaker grilles You may vacuum the grilles carefully, the drivers are directly behind the grille cloth No other maintenance is needed Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 6 speaker system, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below If you still have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to
Problem What to do Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cable is not damaged • Reduce the volume of any external components connected to the receiver No bass • Make sure speaker connections at the receiver or amplifier are correct (+ to + and - to-) • If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode, make sure surround sound is turned on and the center channel is set to NORMAL • If you are using Dolby Digital (AC-3) programming, verify that the settings are correct at the receiver Also, be sure the source m
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