Owner's guide
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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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Contents Where to get the digital audio signal 14 Setting 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 _V.pdf •... 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 system 12 Using your system ...
Contents Where to get the digital audio signal 14 Setting 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 _V.pdf •... 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 system 12 Using your system ...
Owner's guide
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...from all channels at all of the cube speaker arrays. The sound mix varies with the powered Acoustimass module, reproduce the full-spectrum of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. round" preceding a TV broadcast. Remove the brown inner carton containing ...and contact your choice of sound from the carton. 4. Unpacking the carton WARNING: The powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice to contact Bose directly, see the list of of this guide and on your receiver settings. You can ...
...from all channels at all of the cube speaker arrays. The sound mix varies with the powered Acoustimass module, reproduce the full-spectrum of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. round" preceding a TV broadcast. Remove the brown inner carton containing ...and contact your choice of sound from the carton. 4. Unpacking the carton WARNING: The powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice to contact Bose directly, see the list of of this guide and on your receiver settings. You can ...
Owner's guide
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...center rear cube speaker array. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II may want to place the speakers differently to take advantage of the sound characteristics of the cube speaker arrays can be rotated to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor ... and can be used for front center cube speaker array With Acoustimass 15 Series II system With Acoustimass 16 system Five cube speaker arrays Six cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Three 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK...
...center rear cube speaker array. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II may want to place the speakers differently to take advantage of the sound characteristics of the cube speaker arrays can be rotated to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor ... and can be used for front center cube speaker array With Acoustimass 15 Series II system With Acoustimass 16 system Five cube speaker arrays Six cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Three 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK...
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...Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II (26'--51m5)' CR RR L LR (0.26'm+ +) For Acoustimass 16 (62'--51m5)' CR L LR RR CR (0.26'm+ +) Figure 3 Sound patterns CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within ...the center cube speaker array on top of your screen. See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on smooth...
...Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II (26'--51m5)' CR RR L LR (0.26'm+ +) For Acoustimass 16 (62'--51m5)' CR L LR RR CR (0.26'm+ +) Figure 3 Sound patterns CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within ...the center cube speaker array on top of your screen. See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on smooth...
Owner's guide
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...bass sound is at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the rear left and right cube speaker arrays (see Figure 2). Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of your TV set. Be sure there is difficult to play at full output for extended...or on its side, may reduce ventilation, inhibiting its ability to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it decreases the bass. The rear cube speaker arrays may hide the module behind (see Figure 2). Place the ...
...bass sound is at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the rear left and right cube speaker arrays (see Figure 2). Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of your TV set. Be sure there is difficult to play at full output for extended...or on its side, may reduce ventilation, inhibiting its ability to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it decreases the bass. The rear cube speaker arrays may hide the module behind (see Figure 2). Place the ...
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.... Front speaker cables have two wires. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with L (left front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Three individual 20-foot (6.1m) speaker cables connect the center, right, and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the... connectors at one end 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. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the...
.... Front speaker cables have two wires. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with L (left front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Three individual 20-foot (6.1m) speaker cables connect the center, right, and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the... connectors at one end 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. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the...
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...cube speaker array. The other end of the TV as you face it). 3. Press the terminal tab on page 12. 4. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II system may be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT REAR to match the correct cable with ...a 50-foot (15m) speaker cable (Figure 5). If you 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 of each cable into the CENTER FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, and LEFT FRONT...
...cube speaker array. The other end of the TV as you face it). 3. Press the terminal tab on page 12. 4. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II system may be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT REAR to match the correct cable with ...a 50-foot (15m) speaker cable (Figure 5). If you 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 of each cable into the CENTER FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, and LEFT FRONT...
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...and from your room. to the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Correct wiring problems before you plug your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system can eliminate the vast majority of fices and phone numbers enclosed with 6.1 or 6 channel surround sound...and spikes can result in any system. See the list of Bose of failures attributed to surges and may be upgraded to your local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. When ordering, you with your Acoustimass module. 12 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 A...
...and from your room. to the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Correct wiring problems before you plug your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system can eliminate the vast majority of fices and phone numbers enclosed with 6.1 or 6 channel surround sound...and spikes can result in any system. See the list of Bose of failures attributed to surges and may be upgraded to your local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. When ordering, you with your Acoustimass module. 12 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 A...
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... The LFE (low-frequency effects) level control on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on movie sound tracks. Using 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... to ON. The factory or detent setting is not recommended. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass...
... The LFE (low-frequency effects) level control on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on movie sound tracks. Using 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... to ON. The factory or detent setting is not recommended. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass...
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... 2002 Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology Virtually Invisible® speaker design Acoustimass speaker technology combined with Integrated Signal Processing Magnetically shielded cube speaker arrays Automatic system protection circuitry Syncom...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 16 USA/Canada: USA/Canada: 100...
... 2002 Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology Virtually Invisible® speaker design Acoustimass speaker technology combined with Integrated Signal Processing Magnetically shielded cube speaker arrays Automatic system protection circuitry Syncom...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 16 USA/Canada: USA/Canada: 100...
Quick setup guide
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...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 • Guía rá... för snabb montering 1 2 3 AcoHusotmimeaTssh-e6ater Speaker System 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Right Rear Acoustimass 15 Series II System Acoustimass 16 System ?
...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 • Guía rá... för snabb montering 1 2 3 AcoHusotmimeaTssh-e6ater Speaker System 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Right Rear Acoustimass 15 Series II System Acoustimass 16 System ?