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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...201;LECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE CAPOT DE L'APPAREIL (ou son panneau arrière). For your speaker system. IL N'EXISTE À L'INTERIEUR DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT AUCUN ÉLÉMENT OU SOUS-ENSEMBLE...equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to follow this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. It will help you set up and operate your owner...arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that may be placed on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with this owner's guide carefully. All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00...
...201;LECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE CAPOT DE L'APPAREIL (ou son panneau arrière). For your speaker system. IL N'EXISTE À L'INTERIEUR DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT AUCUN ÉLÉMENT OU SOUS-ENSEMBLE...equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to follow this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. It will help you set up and operate your owner...arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that may be placed on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with this owner's guide carefully. All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00...
Owner's guide
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... 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Setting Up 4 Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound 5 Front center cube speaker array 6 Front left and right cube speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting...
... 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Setting Up 4 Before you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound 5 Front center cube speaker array 6 Front left and right cube speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting...
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... allows you are directed to enjoy lifelike home performances from one, a few, or all listening levels, regardless of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. The module delivers the bass for all packing materials for the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, the double-D symbol 3, Dolby Digital 1, other similar...
... allows you are directed to enjoy lifelike home performances from one, a few, or all listening levels, regardless of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. The module delivers the bass for all packing materials for the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, the double-D symbol 3, Dolby Digital 1, other similar...
Owner's guide
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..., 2002 Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. See "Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. You may be rotated to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be upgraded by...system input cable Powered Acoustimass® module Three 20-ft (6.1m) front speaker cables Rubber feet 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-...
..., 2002 Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. See "Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. You may be rotated to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be upgraded by...system input cable Powered Acoustimass® module Three 20-ft (6.1m) front speaker cables Rubber feet 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-...
Owner's guide
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...phone numbers included with your screen. For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on top ...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 picture. • Place the front center cube speaker... • Keep the front cube speaker array as close to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for your cube speaker arrays. You may obtain additional rubber...
...phone numbers included with your screen. For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on top ...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 picture. • Place the front center cube speaker... • Keep the front cube speaker array as close to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for your cube speaker arrays. You may obtain additional rubber...
Owner's guide
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...much as the television monitor. • You 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 so that it decreases the bass. Note: Placing the module horizontally, or on its side, may...faces the wall it increases the bass; if it faces away it is centered between any surface and the front opening . Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of your TV set. You can hide the powered...
...much as the television monitor. • You 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 so that it decreases the bass. Note: Placing the module horizontally, or on its side, may...faces the wall it increases the bass; if it faces away it is centered between any surface and the front opening . Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of your TV set. You can hide the powered...
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... and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the connectors. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are not intended for in electrical shock or damage to the receiver. CAUTION: Never ...output. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with L (left front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The other ends of the cables have blue RCA connectors at one end with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to an...
... and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the connectors. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are not intended for in electrical shock or damage to the receiver. CAUTION: Never ...output. Note: The center rear cube speaker array is included with L (left front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The other ends of the cables have blue RCA connectors at one end with the Acoustimass 16 system or may be added to an...
Owner's guide
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... FRONT, and LEFT FRONT blue RCA jacks, respectively, on the back of the cube speaker array. Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the right 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 left rear...
... FRONT, and LEFT FRONT blue RCA jacks, respectively, on the back of the cube speaker array. Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the right 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 left rear...
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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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... local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. A quality suppressor can be purchased at an electronics store. After you will turn it receives a signal from the module to the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to know the serial number of your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series...
... local authorized Bose retailer or call Bose directly. A quality suppressor can be purchased at an electronics store. After you will turn it receives a signal from the module to the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to know the serial number of your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series...
Owner's guide
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...too much bass, turn the BASS control 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 kinds of damage from digital surround receivers...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 Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical ...
...too much bass, turn the BASS control 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 kinds of damage from digital surround receivers...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 Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical ...
Owner's guide
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..., but not both. 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 receiver... receiver (Figure 7). Follow your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of your surround receiver.
..., but not both. 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 receiver... receiver (Figure 7). Follow your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of your surround receiver.
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...digital input on . No bass • Be sure the speaker connections at the receiver/amplifier are plugged into an operating at all AC wall outlet and that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Not enough or too much bass • ...15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to the list of service of fices and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton. No sound from cube speaker arrays • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in. • For digital sound, be ...
...digital input on . No bass • Be sure the speaker connections at the receiver/amplifier are plugged into an operating at all AC wall outlet and that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Not enough or too much bass • ...15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to the list of service of fices and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton. No sound from cube speaker arrays • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in. • For digital sound, be ...
Owner's guide
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...-inch (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM 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 16 USA/Canada: USA/Canada: 100...
...-inch (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM 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 16 USA/Canada: USA/Canada: 100...
Owner's guide
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...; Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker array cable adapter for use with your system. Please fill out the information section on the warranty...; Module 20 ft (6.1m) input extension cable: PN267140-001 (black) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty.
...; Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker array cable adapter for use with your system. Please fill out the information section on the warranty...; Module 20 ft (6.1m) input extension cable: PN267140-001 (black) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty.
Quick setup guide
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...; Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning 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 ? bose.com (26'--51m5)' C RR R L LR (0.26'm+ +) 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 Audio Output Left Rear 10 11 12 6 Audio...
...; Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning 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 ? bose.com (26'--51m5)' C RR R L LR (0.26'm+ +) 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 Audio Output Left Rear 10 11 12 6 Audio...