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The Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194646_02 _V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194646_02 _V.pdf
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... your owner's guide for future reference. It will help you set -up and operate your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II home theater speaker system. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of its advanced features.
... your owner's guide for future reference. It will help you set -up and operate your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II home theater speaker system. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of its advanced features.
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... shock. 17. liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; Please call Bose to operate this is damaged; However, this equipment. Note: Unauthorized modification of the obsolete outlet. 10. Keep these instructions - on , you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, ...different circuit than the one wider than the other hazards. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by Bose® Corporation. Clean only with one to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments/accessories...
... shock. 17. liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; Please call Bose to operate this is damaged; However, this equipment. Note: Unauthorized modification of the obsolete outlet. 10. Keep these instructions - on , you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, ...different circuit than the one wider than the other hazards. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by Bose® Corporation. Clean only with one to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments/accessories...
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... Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Antenna grounding Example of USA) that the...
... Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Antenna grounding Example of USA) that the...
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...9 Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system For realistic home theater sound 13 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system Troubleshooting ...14 Customer service ...14 Cleaning the speakers 15 Warranty period ...15 Accessories ...15 Product Information Technical information 16 Bose® Corporation ...... Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your Acoustimass® 10 Series II speakers to find ...3 For your records ...3 Setting Up Before you keep your records The serial number is located...
...9 Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system For realistic home theater sound 13 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system Troubleshooting ...14 Customer service ...14 Cleaning the speakers 15 Warranty period ...15 Accessories ...15 Product Information Technical information 16 Bose® Corporation ...... Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your Acoustimass® 10 Series II speakers to find ...3 For your records ...3 Setting Up Before you keep your records The serial number is located...
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... receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital receivers are also compatible with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers. To select surround-encoded program material, look for any ...material. The unique, easy-to particular speakers. English Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from all channels. Your Acoustimass 10 Series II home theater speakers are described on tapes and discs, and the word "surround...
... receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital receivers are also compatible with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers. To select surround-encoded program material, look for any ...material. The unique, easy-to particular speakers. English Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from all channels. Your Acoustimass 10 Series II home theater speakers are described on tapes and discs, and the word "surround...
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...of the five cube arrays at any location. English Setting Up Note: Now is a good time to record the serial number of the Acoustimass® module on page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card. The left and right front speakers create a sound image ... 8 protective rubber feet • Owner's guide • Quick set up guide Placing your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers to come from your screen, but at least 2 feet (.6 m) from within the picture. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the...
...of the five cube arrays at any location. English Setting Up Note: Now is a good time to record the serial number of the Acoustimass® module on page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card. The left and right front speakers create a sound image ... 8 protective rubber feet • Owner's guide • Quick set up guide Placing your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers to come from your screen, but at least 2 feet (.6 m) from within the picture. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the...
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Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your Acoustimass 10 Series II system vary in length, allowing a great deal of flexibility in Figure 2. ... the following distances between components: • Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass® module and the receiver. • Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass module and the front and center cube speakers. • Up to 50 feet (15... m) between the Acoustimass module and the surround speakers. Choose convenient speaker locations that conforms to the guidelines described...
Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your Acoustimass 10 Series II system vary in length, allowing a great deal of flexibility in Figure 2. ... the following distances between components: • Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass® module and the receiver. • Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass module and the front and center cube speakers. • Up to 50 feet (15... m) between the Acoustimass module and the surround speakers. Choose convenient speaker locations that conforms to the guidelines described...
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... the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above the top of the TV is connected to the LEFT FRONT output jack on the Acoustimass® module. 3 23 1 1 2 Figure 4 Suggested choices for center speaker placement Center cube speaker Sound from within the picture. CAUTION: If ... Placing them diagonally as marble or glass. English Setting Up Figure 3 Suggested choices for left as you are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of four rubber feet provided. You can also place them in a line above , below in ...
... the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above the top of the TV is connected to the LEFT FRONT output jack on the Acoustimass® module. 3 23 1 1 2 Figure 4 Suggested choices for center speaker placement Center cube speaker Sound from within the picture. CAUTION: If ... Placing them diagonally as marble or glass. English Setting Up Figure 3 Suggested choices for left as you are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of four rubber feet provided. You can also place them in a line above , below in ...
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... (Figure 6). For the most bass response, place the opening 2 to 3 inches (5 to the bottom surface for surround (rear) speaker placement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Figure 6 Acoustimass module positions Acoustimass module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. • If the opening faces the wall it decreases the bass...
... (Figure 6). For the most bass response, place the opening 2 to 3 inches (5 to the bottom surface for surround (rear) speaker placement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Figure 6 Acoustimass module positions Acoustimass module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. • If the opening faces the wall it decreases the bass...
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... damage to your system. The supplied cables are laying out the cable lengths. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the center, left, and right front cube speakers. • The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the... Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which ...
... damage to your system. The supplied cables are laying out the cable lengths. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the center, left, and right front cube speakers. • The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the... Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which ...
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...left front position (to the center and front cube speakers. Release the tab to red terminal 10 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf See page 15 for descriptions of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the left of each speaker. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to lengthen the... supplied cables, call Bose® customer service. The customer service numbers can use other speaker cable or ...
...left front position (to the center and front cube speakers. Release the tab to red terminal 10 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf See page 15 for descriptions of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the left of each speaker. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to lengthen the... supplied cables, call Bose® customer service. The customer service numbers can use other speaker cable or ...
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... module to -). LEFT wires go to the Left Surround (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connec- At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure all channels. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for all RCA...insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the proper INPUT FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks. Connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of the speaker to secure the wires. RIGHT SURROUND wires...
... module to -). LEFT wires go to the Left Surround (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connec- At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure all channels. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for all RCA...insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the proper INPUT FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks. Connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of the speaker to secure the wires. RIGHT SURROUND wires...
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...plug your receiver in your room. At the receiver, check that end with the cover in phase (+ to + and - this could damage your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system. 12 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Make sure all connections have been checked (Figure 9). R C L FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND ...end cover is complete. English Setting Up Figure 9 Completed connections Check the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). Gently push the end cover into the grommets on . Be sure to brush against ...
...plug your receiver in your room. At the receiver, check that end with the cover in phase (+ to + and - this could damage your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system. 12 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Make sure all connections have been checked (Figure 9). R C L FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND ...end cover is complete. English Setting Up Figure 9 Completed connections Check the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). Gently push the end cover into the grommets on . Be sure to brush against ...
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... speakers in video applications, be set for the front, center, and surround speakers at your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are compatible with the remote control. Take special care to set the volume levels for NORMAL surround-sound 12 13 14 15...your speakers, you may want to adjust the balance of bass and treble. If available, set volume levels. English Using Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it does, follow these levels at the...
... speakers in video applications, be set for the front, center, and surround speakers at your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are compatible with the remote control. Take special care to set the volume levels for NORMAL surround-sound 12 13 14 15...your speakers, you may want to adjust the balance of bass and treble. If available, set volume levels. English Using Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it does, follow these levels at the...
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... Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. Be sure the source material (laserdisc, DVD, or broadcast programming) is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and that the settings are correct (+ to arrange for Bose...
... Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. Be sure the source material (laserdisc, DVD, or broadcast programming) is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and that the settings are correct (+ to arrange for Bose...
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...covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty. No other speaker cable for use solvents or chemicals. Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are directly behind the grille cloth. Details of this guide. The serial number is located on the ...connector for use with Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers Extension cable (to extend length from Acoustimass module to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles. Bose will try to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System Cleaning the...
...covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty. No other speaker cable for use solvents or chemicals. Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are directly behind the grille cloth. Details of this guide. The serial number is located on the ...connector for use with Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers Extension cable (to extend length from Acoustimass module to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles. Bose will try to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System Cleaning the...
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...and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 4 to 100 watts per front channel and 10 to 8 ohms Finish Cube arrays: Black or Arctic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x ...3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 23"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 58.5 cm x 19.0 ...
...and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 4 to 100 watts per front channel and 10 to 8 ohms Finish Cube arrays: Black or Arctic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x ...3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 23"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 58.5 cm x 19.0 ...
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...Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma www.bose...817380 FAX 63-810819 Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H., Vienna Business Park Wienerbergstrasse 7 (10.OG) A-1100 Vienna TEL 01-60404340 FAX 01-604043423 Schweiz Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Sverige Bose A/S, Johannefredsgatan 4 S-43153 Mö...
...Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma www.bose...817380 FAX 63-810819 Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H., Vienna Business Park Wienerbergstrasse 7 (10.OG) A-1100 Vienna TEL 01-60404340 FAX 01-604043423 Schweiz Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Sverige Bose A/S, Johannefredsgatan 4 S-43153 Mö...
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Warranty © 2000 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 194646 AM Rev. 02 JN98832
Warranty © 2000 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 194646 AM Rev. 02 JN98832