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The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker Systems August 13 , 2002 AM264924_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker Systems August 13 , 2002 AM264924_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
Owner's guide
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..., and enjoy all of its advanced features. No part of this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • ... system enclosure that may be placed on the Important Safety Instructions page enclosed with your speaker system. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of important operating and maintenance ... with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the bottom of the Acoustimass module. Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to the presence of ...
..., and enjoy all of its advanced features. No part of this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • ... system enclosure that may be placed on the Important Safety Instructions page enclosed with your speaker system. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of important operating and maintenance ... with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the bottom of the Acoustimass module. Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to the presence of ...
Owner's guide
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...speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections 12 Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 12 Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker...your analog surround sound receiver 14 Reference 15 Troubleshooting 15 Customer service 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00...
...speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections 12 Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 12 Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker...your analog surround sound receiver 14 Reference 15 Troubleshooting 15 Customer service 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00...
Owner's guide
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... a TV broadcast. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Remove the brown inner carton containing the cube speaker arrays. 2. The cube speaker arrays, along with your choice of this guide and on your receiver settings. The...
... a TV broadcast. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Remove the brown inner carton containing the cube speaker arrays. 2. The cube speaker arrays, along with your choice of this guide and on your receiver settings. The...
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... safety from your placement options. See "Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II may want to place the speakers differently to take advantage of the sound characteristics of different rooms. Here are magnetically shielded to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands...
... safety from your placement options. See "Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II may want to place the speakers differently to take advantage of the sound characteristics of different rooms. Here are magnetically shielded to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands...
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...Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II...Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within the picture. • Place the front center cube speaker array above, below , be sure that it is not supporting the weight of phone numbers included with your screen. Sound should seem to come from your TV set of charge, by contacting Bose...
...Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II...Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within the picture. • Place the front center cube speaker array above, below , be sure that it is not supporting the weight of phone numbers included with your screen. Sound should seem to come from your TV set of charge, by contacting Bose...
Owner's guide
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...Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of your TV set. Rear cube speaker arrays The rear, or surround cube speaker arrays add discrete sounds and special effects that seems natural to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II... system), place it so that it is difficult to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. The rear cube speaker arrays may carry ...
...Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of your TV set. Rear cube speaker arrays The rear, or surround cube speaker arrays add discrete sounds and special effects that seems natural to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II... system), place it so that it is difficult to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. The rear cube speaker arrays may carry ...
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... labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are not intended for in electrical shock or damage to an Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Front speaker cables have two wires. For upgrading information, see "Upgrading your...
... labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are not intended for in electrical shock or damage to an Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Front speaker cables have two wires. For upgrading information, see "Upgrading your...
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... Up 1. The red collars on the back of the cables have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), connect the wire pair marked CENTER REAR to the right rear cube speaker array (on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the back of each cable into the connectors. If you have two wires...
... Up 1. The red collars on the back of the cables have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), connect the wire pair marked CENTER REAR to the right rear cube speaker array (on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the back of each cable into the connectors. If you have two wires...
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Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to receiver connections Thumbscrews Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER Note: The center surround connection is used only when a center rear speaker is installed.
Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to receiver connections Thumbscrews Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER Note: The center surround connection is used only when a center rear speaker is installed.
Owner's guide
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...speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Connecting the Acoustimass module to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . The 6.1 upgrade kit contains one black (PC 029661) or white (PC 029662) cube speaker array, a 50-foot connecting cable, and complete connection instructions. to -). Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker...any system. See the list of Bose of module output. Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to know the serial number of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains)...
...speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Connecting the Acoustimass module to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . The 6.1 upgrade kit contains one black (PC 029661) or white (PC 029662) cube speaker array, a 50-foot connecting cable, and complete connection instructions. to -). Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker...any system. See the list of Bose of module output. Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to know the serial number of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains)...
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... surround LARGE Center surround* LARGE LFE/Subwoofer ON * Applies to Acoustimass 16 systems or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II systems. For upgrade information, see "Upgrading your digital surround sound receiver to LARGE in your system For realistic home theater sound CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most...
... surround LARGE Center surround* LARGE LFE/Subwoofer ON * Applies to Acoustimass 16 systems or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II systems. For upgrade information, see "Upgrading your digital surround sound receiver to LARGE in your system For realistic home theater sound CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most...
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.... Figure 7 Digital signal connections on the brand and model of your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Before you set the surround-sound center mode of your receiver to WIDE. Using... DVD player. OR DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that came with your surround ...
.... Figure 7 Digital signal connections on the brand and model of your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Before you set the surround-sound center mode of your receiver to WIDE. Using... DVD player. OR DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that came with your surround ...
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... much bass • Move the powered Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to -). Customer service For additional help in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 to increase bass. No sound • Check the speaker connections. • Make sure that surround...digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of fices and phone numbers enclosed in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. For example, select DVD audio on . • Be sure to select a source at the receiver/amplifier are ...
... much bass • Move the powered Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to -). Customer service For additional help in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 to increase bass. No sound • Check the speaker connections. • Make sure that surround...digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of fices and phone numbers enclosed in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. For example, select DVD audio on . • Be sure to select a source at the receiver/amplifier are ...
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...speakers Powered Acoustimass module: Three 5.25-inch (13 cm) woofers Speaker 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: 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) / 45 lb (20.3 kg) Acoustimass module power rating Connectivity Packed system weight Acoustimass 15 Series II Acoustimass...rated from 4 to 8 ohms Compatible with a soft dry cloth. Reference Cleaning the speakers The cabinets of your Acoustimass® speaker system may be cleaned only with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to...
...speakers Powered Acoustimass module: Three 5.25-inch (13 cm) woofers Speaker 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: 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) / 45 lb (20.3 kg) Acoustimass module power rating Connectivity Packed system weight Acoustimass 15 Series II Acoustimass...rated from 4 to 8 ohms Compatible with a soft dry cloth. Reference Cleaning the speakers The cabinets of your Acoustimass® speaker system may be cleaned only with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to...
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... (black), UB-20W (white) • Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube...
... (black), UB-20W (white) • Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube...
Quick setup guide
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... Front Front (62'--51m5)' C R L LR (0.26'm+ +) RR CR 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 10 11 12 6 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264926 AM Rev. 02 JN21004 Acoustimass®15 Series II Acoustimass 16 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung •...
... Front Front (62'--51m5)' C R L LR (0.26'm+ +) RR CR 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 10 11 12 6 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264926 AM Rev. 02 JN21004 Acoustimass®15 Series II Acoustimass 16 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung •...