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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 • August 13, 2002 ...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...
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 • August 13, 2002 ...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...
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...rear cube speaker arrays. To select surround-encoded program material, look for all listening levels, regardless of your receiver settings. Unpacking the carton WARNING: The powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Note: This product is created by any point in a surround-sound... the surround-sound receiver, which interprets and distributes the information to each cube speaker array. Stand the module up. Your system is a good time to contact Bose directly, see the list of of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker ...
...rear cube speaker arrays. To select surround-encoded program material, look for all listening levels, regardless of your receiver settings. Unpacking the carton WARNING: The powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Note: This product is created by any point in a surround-sound... the surround-sound receiver, which interprets and distributes the information to each cube speaker array. Stand the module up. Your system is a good time to contact Bose directly, see the list of of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker ...
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... (Figure 5). The other ends of the cables have blue RCA connectors at one end with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The red collars on page 12. Check local building codes or enlist a quali... Front Front Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speaker arrays directly to the receiver. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to a receiver output. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. For ...
... (Figure 5). The other ends of the cables have blue RCA connectors at one end with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The red collars on page 12. Check local building codes or enlist a quali... Front Front Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speaker arrays directly to the receiver. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to a receiver output. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. For ...
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... unplug it provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for connection to your surround receiver. Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The 20-foot (6.1m) system input cable connects the module to your system. Each wire pair is marked ...on your TV unless it from the AC (mains) outlet. If your surround receiver. CAUTION: Do not connect the powered Acoustimass module directly to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. this cover for all channels. 1. Connect each wire connects to assure a ...
... unplug it provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for connection to your surround receiver. Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The 20-foot (6.1m) system input cable connects the module to your system. Each wire pair is marked ...on your TV unless it from the AC (mains) outlet. If your surround receiver. CAUTION: Do not connect the powered Acoustimass module directly to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. this cover for all channels. 1. Connect each wire connects to assure a ...
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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.
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... position in your room. After you will turn it receives a signal from the module to your local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. When ordering, you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains) receptacle. A quality ... of failures attributed to surges and may be upgraded to provide you plug your receiver in any system. See the list of Bose of module output. Correct wiring problems before you with your Acoustimass module. 12 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The 6.1 upgrade kit...
... position in your room. After you will turn it receives a signal from the module to your local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. When ordering, you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains) receptacle. A quality ... of failures attributed to surges and may be upgraded to provide you plug your receiver in any system. See the list of Bose of module output. Correct wiring problems before you with your Acoustimass module. 12 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The 6.1 upgrade kit...
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..., the crossover value should be set of the LFE channel to LARGE in volume. 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. However, the following table suggests...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 against most kinds of damage from digital surround receivers. Use it to reduce the bass level of the module...
..., the crossover value should be set of the LFE channel to LARGE in volume. 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. However, the following table suggests...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 against most kinds of damage from digital surround receivers. Use it to reduce the bass level of the module...
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...sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that you play a DVD disc, be sure that came with your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on a surround receiver Note: Use the optical or coaxial digital input connections, but not both. Using your system Be sure to...guide that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Follow your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 ...
...sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that you play a DVD disc, be sure that came with your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on a surround receiver Note: Use the optical or coaxial digital input connections, but not both. Using your system Be sure to...guide that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Follow your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 ...
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...shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to the receiver. to increase bass. Move it farther away from cube speaker arrays • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is not damaged. • Reduce the volume of the DVD player... the speaker connections. • Make sure that the powered Acoustimass module is turned on your Bose® dealer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level or Room Compensation control. Customer service For additional help in and the receiver is plugged in. • For digital sound, be sure...
...shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to the receiver. to increase bass. Move it farther away from cube speaker arrays • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is not damaged. • Reduce the volume of the DVD player... the speaker connections. • Make sure that the powered Acoustimass module is turned on your Bose® dealer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level or Room Compensation control. Customer service For additional help in and the receiver is plugged in. • For digital sound, be sure...
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...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: 100-127V 50/60 Hz 400 W 100-127V 50/60... Hz 400 W Europe/Australia: Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W Compatible with A/V receivers and ampli...
...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: 100-127V 50/60 Hz 400 W 100-127V 50/60... Hz 400 W Europe/Australia: Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W 220-240V 50/60 Hz 400 W Compatible with A/V receivers and ampli...