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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
Owner's guide
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...We appreciate your choice of listening enjoyment. It will help you with many years of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. It will provide you set -up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of... guide carefully. Save your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in accordance 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 GE Edam, The Netherlands Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU ...
...We appreciate your choice of listening enjoyment. It will help you with many years of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. It will provide you set -up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of... guide carefully. Save your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in accordance 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 GE Edam, The Netherlands Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU ...
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... Accessories 12 Warranty period ...12 Customer Service ...12 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. 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...
... Accessories 12 Warranty period ...12 Customer Service ...12 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. 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...
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...the best combination of this Virtually Invisible® speaker system requires very little space to avoid injury. Note: Now is a good idea to your components, so 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 the carton from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. The remaining sections provide more...
...the best combination of this Virtually Invisible® speaker system requires very little space to avoid injury. Note: Now is a good idea to your components, so 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 the carton from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. The remaining sections provide more...
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...will result. 4. Cube arrays must be connected directly to the pair of the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or amplifier 6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Connect the other pair of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Just press the terminal tab on the rear of wires and ...the right cube array. Repeat this process with the other ends of the speaker to the cube arrays. Make sure that the marked wire ...
...will result. 4. Cube arrays must be connected directly to the pair of the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or amplifier 6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf Connect the other pair of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Just press the terminal tab on the rear of wires and ...the right cube array. Repeat this process with the other ends of the speaker to the cube arrays. Make sure that the marked wire ...
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... LEFT. Plug in your receiver R L 3. Such "bridged" wires create short circuits which can damage your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Figure 5 Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier, make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and ... steps for the black, negative (-) tab and the plain wire (Figure 5). 2. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative (-) terminal. 5. Disconnect your receiver 1. Locate the speaker outputs on , and enjoy your receiver or amplifier. English Setting Up 5. Depress the red,...
... LEFT. Plug in your receiver R L 3. Such "bridged" wires create short circuits which can damage your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Figure 5 Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier, make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and ... steps for the black, negative (-) tab and the plain wire (Figure 5). 2. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative (-) terminal. 5. Disconnect your receiver 1. Locate the speaker outputs on , and enjoy your receiver or amplifier. English Setting Up 5. Depress the red,...
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... and right cube arrays are spaced 6 to the center position. Experiment with the positions of ways. D. English Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Checking your speaker system As you begin listening to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system, the following test will help you determine that your components are connected as 15 feet (4.5 m). B. If it is...
... and right cube arrays are spaced 6 to the center position. Experiment with the positions of ways. D. English Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Checking your speaker system As you begin listening to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system, the following test will help you determine that your components are connected as 15 feet (4.5 m). B. If it is...
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... is easy to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of your speaker system. In most rooms, it away from your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo image. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to walls or corners increases bass response while moving it is not shielded and should...
... is easy to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of your speaker system. In most rooms, it away from your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo image. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to walls or corners increases bass response while moving it is not shielded and should...
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... signal processors (such as throw carpets or drapes will help maximize your receiver or amplifier. Automatic System Protection Note: The Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of electrical stress. This can be used with bare floors...to have too much treble. Increasing the volume until the music sounds distorted also causes speaker damage. The missing treble sound can adjust the bass control on your Bose® dealer for use of power and distort, potentially damaging your tone controls. If...
... signal processors (such as throw carpets or drapes will help maximize your receiver or amplifier. Automatic System Protection Note: The Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of electrical stress. This can be used with bare floors...to have too much treble. Increasing the volume until the music sounds distorted also causes speaker damage. The missing treble sound can adjust the bass control on your Bose® dealer for use of power and distort, potentially damaging your tone controls. If...
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...Reconnect the system to another receiver known to do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to the defective channel. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the receiver. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 11 If the fuses ...the cube arrays may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Troubleshooting Problem What to be working properly. English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system The cabinets of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be carefully vacuumed if necessary.
...Reconnect the system to another receiver known to do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to the defective channel. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the receiver. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 11 If the fuses ...the cube arrays may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Troubleshooting Problem What to be working properly. English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system The cabinets of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be carefully vacuumed if necessary.
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....2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.09 kg) Acoustimass module: 14.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 48.0 cm x 19.1 cm) 18.8 lb (8.5 kg) Total shipping weight: 30.8 lb (14 kg) Available Accessories Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) Warranty period The Bose® Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is covered by a limited...
....2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.09 kg) Acoustimass module: 14.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 48.0 cm x 19.1 cm) 18.8 lb (8.5 kg) Total shipping weight: 30.8 lb (14 kg) Available Accessories Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) Warranty period The Bose® Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is covered by a limited...