Owner's guide
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... system serial number is located on the system, is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as marked on the rear of its advanced features. These CAUTION marks are trademarks of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. ©2006 Bose Corporation. Additional...
... system serial number is located on the system, is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as marked on the rear of its advanced features. These CAUTION marks are trademarks of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. ©2006 Bose Corporation. Additional...
Owner's guide
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...; module 7 Making the connections 7 Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver 9 Checking and finalizing connections 10 Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system 10 USING YOUR SYSTEM 11 Getting the most from your home theater speakers 11 Adjusting the bass/room compensation 11 Adjusting the LFE level 11 Setting your digital surround sound receiver 12 Receiving a digital audio signal 12 Setting your analog surround sound receiver 12 REFERENCE 13 Troubleshooting 13 Customer service 13 Cleaning the speakers 13...
...; module 7 Making the connections 7 Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver 9 Checking and finalizing connections 10 Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system 10 USING YOUR SYSTEM 11 Getting the most from your home theater speakers 11 Adjusting the bass/room compensation 11 Adjusting the LFE level 11 Setting your digital surround sound receiver 12 Receiving a digital audio signal 12 Setting your analog surround sound receiver 12 REFERENCE 13 Troubleshooting 13 Customer service 13 Cleaning the speakers 13...
Owner's guide
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... (6.1 m) system input cable Acoustimass module Rubber feet With Acoustimass 15 Series IIl system Three 20-ft (6.1 m) front speaker cables With Acoustimass 16 Series II system Four cube array speakers Center front speaker Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables Five cube array speakers Center front speaker Three 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables U.S.A/Canada Power cord (1) Europe U.K./Singapore Australia Now is a good time to record the serial number for this system on page 2 of this guide and...
... (6.1 m) system input cable Acoustimass module Rubber feet With Acoustimass 15 Series IIl system Three 20-ft (6.1 m) front speaker cables With Acoustimass 16 Series II system Four cube array speakers Center front speaker Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables Five cube array speakers Center front speaker Three 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables U.S.A/Canada Power cord (1) Europe U.K./Singapore Australia Now is a good time to record the serial number for this system on page 2 of this guide and...
Owner's guide
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... the rule, for your home ! theater setup. interference. Figure 2 Acoustimass 16 system Sample speaker placement a. Refer to the address list included in the carton. • The center front speaker is for use at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent ! To prevent this problem, rubber feet are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture. • The Acoustimass® module should be...
... the rule, for your home ! theater setup. interference. Figure 2 Acoustimass 16 system Sample speaker placement a. Refer to the address list included in the carton. • The center front speaker is for use at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent ! To prevent this problem, rubber feet are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture. • The Acoustimass® module should be...
Owner's guide
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... your system has a center rear speaker, position it in line with an optional center rear cube speaker array. Placing the center front speaker Sound from the center front speaker should seem to come from within the picture to give the most accurate ! They help bring the viewer into the center of the speaker. SETTING UP Français Español English Bose® wall brackets and floor...
... your system has a center rear speaker, position it in line with an optional center rear cube speaker array. Placing the center front speaker Sound from the center front speaker should seem to come from within the picture to give the most accurate ! They help bring the viewer into the center of the speaker. SETTING UP Français Español English Bose® wall brackets and floor...
Owner's guide
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... in the bass-frequency output from this module. WARNING: Connecting the small speakers to a receiver can cause a reduction in damage to your Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it to the proper jack. Figure 4 Speaker cable connection to locate the source of the module. ! Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module Insert the connector on each connector to match it difficult to an output jack on the bottom of ! Use the...
... in the bass-frequency output from this module. WARNING: Connecting the small speakers to a receiver can cause a reduction in damage to your Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it to the proper jack. Figure 4 Speaker cable connection to locate the source of the module. ! Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module Insert the connector on each connector to match it difficult to an output jack on the bottom of ! Use the...
Owner's guide
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... jack labeled Center Rear. For further details, see "Optional upgrade for use with an Acoustimass® 16 system. • LR goes into the other wire into the jack labeled Left Rear. 3. Acoustimass 16 system module Center front speaker Right front speaker Left front speaker RR label CR label Red terminal Red collared wire labeled LR 8 Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the center rear Figure 5 Completing connections of the small speakers...
... jack labeled Center Rear. For further details, see "Optional upgrade for use with an Acoustimass® 16 system. • LR goes into the other wire into the jack labeled Left Rear. 3. Acoustimass 16 system module Center front speaker Right front speaker Left front speaker RR label CR label Red terminal Red collared wire labeled LR 8 Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the center rear Figure 5 Completing connections of the small speakers...
Owner's guide
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... surround sound receiver. English Español Français SETTING UP Figure 6 System input cable connectors Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The system input cable is for LFE only CAUTION: Before making these connections, turn off your receiver may differ slightly. Unlike the speaker cables, this could damage your module to the TV, which should have audio output terminals labeled: • Right, Left, Center for the front audio channels...
... surround sound receiver. English Español Français SETTING UP Figure 6 System input cable connectors Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The system input cable is for LFE only CAUTION: Before making these connections, turn off your receiver may differ slightly. Unlike the speaker cables, this could damage your module to the TV, which should have audio output terminals labeled: • Right, Left, Center for the front audio channels...
Owner's guide
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... the number there. Voltage variations and spikes can result in your receiver and turn it on the rear of module output. • Correct any system. carton. Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on page 2 if you plug in a total loss of the module near the connection panel. 10 The 6.1 upgrade kit contains one cube speaker array, a 50-foot (15.2 m) connecting cable, and complete connection instructions. wires...
... the number there. Voltage variations and spikes can result in your receiver and turn it on the rear of module output. • Correct any system. carton. Note: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on page 2 if you plug in a total loss of the module near the connection panel. 10 The 6.1 upgrade kit contains one cube speaker array, a 50-foot (15.2 m) connecting cable, and complete connection instructions. wires...
Owner's guide
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... channel with your other speaker channels. Adjusting the LFE level The LFE (low-frequency effects) level control (shown above ) clockwise to reduce output, which slightly decreases the volume. Use it for use and ! surround receiver. 11 the audio of your ! CAUTION: This system provides an automatic protection circuit to the owner's guide provided with volume levels of this adjustment only as designed. Sustained listening at the factory is meant for that your digital surround sound receiver. This volume...
... channel with your other speaker channels. Adjusting the LFE level The LFE (low-frequency effects) level control (shown above ) clockwise to reduce output, which slightly decreases the volume. Use it for use and ! surround receiver. 11 the audio of your ! CAUTION: This system provides an automatic protection circuit to the owner's guide provided with volume levels of this adjustment only as designed. Sustained listening at the factory is meant for that your digital surround sound receiver. This volume...
Owner's guide
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... Hz. surround sound center mode of these system capabilities, you may want to select the digital output in your Bose® Acoustimass® 16 Series II or Acoustimass 15 Series III system are fully compatible with your surround receiver, you set the ! Be sure to adjust some! settings on the receiver to connect to the owner's guide that you need a digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver (Figure 10). 1. Figure 10 Digital signal receiver connections Note: If your receiver. For additional setup and operating information, please...
... Hz. surround sound center mode of these system capabilities, you may want to select the digital output in your Bose® Acoustimass® 16 Series II or Acoustimass 15 Series III system are fully compatible with your surround receiver, you set the ! Be sure to adjust some! settings on the receiver to connect to the owner's guide that you need a digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver (Figure 10). 1. Figure 10 Digital signal receiver connections Note: If your receiver. For additional setup and operating information, please...
Owner's guide
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... the Bose Customer Service office appropriate to the address list included in . • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with the digital input on the receiver (video, CD, DVD, tuner). See the address list included in and turned on. • Be sure to increase bass. Do not use any openings. Problem What to do not use any headphones. • Check the speaker connections. • Make...
... the Bose Customer Service office appropriate to the address list included in . • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with the digital input on the receiver (video, CD, DVD, tuner). See the address list included in and turned on. • Be sure to increase bass. Do not use any openings. Problem What to do not use any headphones. • Check the speaker connections. • Make...
Owner's guide
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....bose.com. Available in -wall wiring from 10 to 8 ohms Speaker weight/size Each cube speaker array and center front speaker: 2.4 lb (1.1 kg)! 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D ! (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) Acoustimass module: 45 lb (20.3 kg)! 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D ! (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) Packed system weight Acoustimass 16 Series II system: 72.5 lb (32.6 kg)! Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W Compatibility Compatible with...
....bose.com. Available in -wall wiring from 10 to 8 ohms Speaker weight/size Each cube speaker array and center front speaker: 2.4 lb (1.1 kg)! 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D ! (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) Acoustimass module: 45 lb (20.3 kg)! 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D ! (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) Packed system weight Acoustimass 16 Series II system: 72.5 lb (32.6 kg)! Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W Compatibility Compatible with...
Owner's guide
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©2006 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM293692 Rev.00 CCM-003041
©2006 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM293692 Rev.00 CCM-003041
Quick setup guide
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... Acoustimass 16 Series II HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEMS Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 4 5 6 �� � � � �� Acoustimass 15 Series III system � 4 � �� 5 � � 7 7 8 � Acoustimass 16 Series II...
... Acoustimass 16 Series II HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEMS Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 4 5 6 �� � � � �� Acoustimass 15 Series III system � 4 � �� 5 � � 7 7 8 � Acoustimass 16 Series II...