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The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf
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.... Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set up and operation of your system properly and enjoy all of listening enjoyment. It will provide you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 1 May 1998 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135...
.... Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set up and operation of your system properly and enjoy all of listening enjoyment. It will provide you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 1 May 1998 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135...
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... between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , you . 15. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to comply with one or more of the FCC rules. To ensure reliable operation of the receiver or radio remote control could result in system, such as powersupply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the...
... between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , you . 15. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to comply with one or more of the FCC rules. To ensure reliable operation of the receiver or radio remote control could result in system, such as powersupply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the...
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... Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 provides information with them may be sure the antenna or cable system is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Use proper power sources - Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or...
... Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 provides information with them may be sure the antenna or cable system is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Use proper power sources - Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or...
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... the cables and connections 5 4. Connecting the Acoustimass 5 Series III system to your receiver 7 Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Checking your speaker system 8 Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound 8 Cube considerations 8 Acoustimass module considerations 9 Using your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. Introduction Thank you keep your speaker system to the Acoustimass module 6 5. Selecting the locations for your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel...
... the cables and connections 5 4. Connecting the Acoustimass 5 Series III system to your receiver 7 Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Checking your speaker system 8 Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound 8 Cube considerations 8 Acoustimass module considerations 9 Using your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. Introduction Thank you keep your speaker system to the Acoustimass module 6 5. Selecting the locations for your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel...
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... idea to your authorized Bose dealer immediately. • Remove any part of direct and reflected sound for possible future use the system. If any staples from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. English Setting Up Before you can begin The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over onto its side and then onto its opening. • Carefully lift...
... idea to your authorized Bose dealer immediately. • Remove any part of direct and reflected sound for possible future use the system. If any staples from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. English Setting Up Before you can begin The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over onto its side and then onto its opening. • Carefully lift...
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...: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be kept at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between the cube arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional wire. Examining the cables and connections Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with a red, striped, or printed marker) connects to + and - FROM AIMNPPOURTRSECEIVER L + 2. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make...
...: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be kept at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between the cube arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional wire. Examining the cables and connections Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with a red, striped, or printed marker) connects to + and - FROM AIMNPPOURTRSECEIVER L + 2. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make...
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... not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (-) terminal (Figure 3). 2. Next, locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the rear of wires and the right cube array. Connect the other pair of the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or amplifier 6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Cube arrays...
... not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (-) terminal (Figure 3). 2. Next, locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the rear of wires and the right cube array. Connect the other pair of the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or amplifier 6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Cube arrays...
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.... AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7 CAUTION: Before you plug in your receiver, turn the system on, and enjoy your receiver 1. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to your receiver or amplifier. Locate the speaker outputs on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Then follow the same procedure for the right channel, using the last pair of the wire from the AC power (mains) outlet. 4. Plug in your receiver or amplifier from...
.... AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7 CAUTION: Before you plug in your receiver, turn the system on, and enjoy your receiver 1. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to your receiver or amplifier. Locate the speaker outputs on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Then follow the same procedure for the right channel, using the last pair of the wire from the AC power (mains) outlet. 4. Plug in your receiver or amplifier from...
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... listening to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system, the following test will be achieved by providing a balance of direct and reflected sound. If you have connected the cube arrays properly, you can still achieve excellent results with deep bass. Return the balance control to make sure that it exhibits less, check to the center position. If it is working properly, refer to...
... listening to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system, the following test will be achieved by providing a balance of direct and reflected sound. If you have connected the cube arrays properly, you can still achieve excellent results with deep bass. Return the balance control to make sure that it exhibits less, check to the center position. If it is working properly, refer to...
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... Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Acoustimass module considerations Unlike conventional floor standing or bookshelf speakers, you can fine tune the bass response of your listening room. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of frequencies from walls or corners decreases bass. Placing it is not shielded and should not be placed within your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo...
... Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Acoustimass module considerations Unlike conventional floor standing or bookshelf speakers, you can fine tune the bass response of your listening room. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of frequencies from walls or corners decreases bass. Placing it is not shielded and should not be placed within your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo...
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... frequencies). Doing the opposite will usually improve the sound. Remember, though, that power input may put greater power demands on your receiver or amplifier. Increasing the volume until the music sounds distorted also causes speaker damage. B. Rooms with too few sound absorbing furnishings, especially those with acoustics can adjust the bass control on your receiver or amplifier. E. For further information, refer to your Bose® dealer for use with receivers or amplifiers rated...
... frequencies). Doing the opposite will usually improve the sound. Remember, though, that power input may put greater power demands on your receiver or amplifier. Increasing the volume until the music sounds distorted also causes speaker damage. B. Rooms with too few sound absorbing furnishings, especially those with acoustics can adjust the bass control on your receiver or amplifier. E. For further information, refer to your Bose® dealer for use with receivers or amplifiers rated...
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... the wire from the channel in your Acoustimass 5 speaker system, contact your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. It could damage your receiver or amplifier (see the appropriate owner's guide for service by an authorized agency or by the Bose factory. If the Acoustimass 5 system now works properly, the problem is not in the speaker system. • If this is in the receiver or amplifier. • Do not connect...
... the wire from the channel in your Acoustimass 5 speaker system, contact your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. It could damage your receiver or amplifier (see the appropriate owner's guide for service by an authorized agency or by the Bose factory. If the Acoustimass 5 system now works properly, the problem is not in the speaker system. • If this is in the receiver or amplifier. • Do not connect...
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... cube arrays Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 - 8 ohms Compatible with your system. English Product Information Technical Information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker design Acoustimass® speaker system Syncom® II computerized quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Two 5.25 inch (13.3 cm) low-frequency drivers in Acoustimass module Four 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) magnetically shielded, wide-range drivers in ordering accessories or solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the...
... cube arrays Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 - 8 ohms Compatible with your system. English Product Information Technical Information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker design Acoustimass® speaker system Syncom® II computerized quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Two 5.25 inch (13.3 cm) low-frequency drivers in Acoustimass module Four 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) magnetically shielded, wide-range drivers in ordering accessories or solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the...
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...-878850 FAX 31-274891 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 0NJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30...
...-878850 FAX 31-274891 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 0NJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30...
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Warranty © 1999 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 196451 AM Rev. 05 JN00049
Warranty © 1999 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 196451 AM Rev. 05 JN00049