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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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... many years of its advanced features. It will help you set -up and operate your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. English Introduction Thank you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081...
... many years of its advanced features. It will help you set -up and operate your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. English Introduction Thank you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081...
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... an authorized service center near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that generate electrical noise If applicable, this product. 2. Please call Bose to be determined by the manufacturer. 12. Keep these instructions - However, this product yourself. Clean only with the apparatus. and ...as a bookcase or a cabinet that produce heat. 9. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose® Corporation. Read these instructions - Follow all warnings - for safety related markings. Only use this product from flowing through its...
... an authorized service center near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that generate electrical noise If applicable, this product. 2. Please call Bose to be determined by the manufacturer. 12. Keep these instructions - However, this product yourself. Clean only with the apparatus. and ...as a bookcase or a cabinet that produce heat. 9. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by Bose® Corporation. Read these instructions - Follow all warnings - for safety related markings. Only use this product from flowing through its...
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... Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder 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 Section 810 of cable entry as per...
... Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer This reminder 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 Section 810 of cable entry as per...
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... 10 Automatic System Protection 10 Receiver/amplifier considerations 10 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system 11 Troubleshooting ...11 Product Information Technical information 12 Available Accessories 12 Warranty period ...12 Customer Service ...12 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your Acoustimass® system components 5 3. Connecting the cube arrays to the...
... 10 Automatic System Protection 10 Receiver/amplifier considerations 10 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system 11 Troubleshooting ...11 Product Information Technical information 12 Available Accessories 12 Warranty period ...12 Customer Service ...12 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your Acoustimass® system components 5 3. Connecting the cube arrays to the...
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... to save all packing materials for the best possible performance. 1. If any staples from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. Repack it as soon as possible. Sections 1 - 5 give you can begin The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over onto its side and then onto its opening. • Carefully...
... to save all packing materials for the best possible performance. 1. If any staples from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. Repack it as soon as possible. Sections 1 - 5 give you can begin The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over onto its side and then onto its opening. • Carefully...
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... a bed or table or even behind a sofa, as long as you maintain the correct phase (+ to your placement options. Note: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in additional wire. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make sure you remember...
... a bed or table or even behind a sofa, as long as you maintain the correct phase (+ to your placement options. Note: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in additional wire. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make sure you remember...
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...Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Figure 3 Connecting a cube array Marked wire to red terminal Figure 4 Connecting cube arrays to the Acoustimass module CAUTION: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to the terminals marked R. ...must be held securely. 3. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and the plain wire is connected to the Acoustimass module or damage will result. 4. Release the terminal tab and both wires will be connected directly to the negative (-) terminal. 6.
...Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Figure 3 Connecting a cube array Marked wire to red terminal Figure 4 Connecting cube arrays to the Acoustimass module CAUTION: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to the terminals marked R. ...must be held securely. 3. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and the plain wire is connected to the Acoustimass module or damage will result. 4. Release the terminal tab and both wires will be connected directly to the negative (-) terminal. 6.
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...on , and enjoy your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Connect the other ends of wires. Your set-up is connected to your receiver or amplifier, make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and the plain wire is complete. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative ...your receiver 1. Make sure that no strands of wire from the left channel of wires, and locate the left channel terminals on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. CAUTION: Before you plug in your receiver, turn the system on your receiver R L ...
...on , and enjoy your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Connect the other ends of wires. Your set-up is connected to your receiver or amplifier, make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and the plain wire is complete. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative ...your receiver 1. Make sure that no strands of wire from the left channel of wires, and locate the left channel terminals on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. CAUTION: Before you plug in your receiver, turn the system on your receiver R L ...
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... no "correct" position for use the cube arrays with deep bass. Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may notice a very faint sound issuing from the right one . Though there is normal. This eliminates the benefits of...also detect a very faint sound from the other cube array. 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 it exhibits less, check to...
... no "correct" position for use the cube arrays with deep bass. Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may notice a very faint sound issuing from the right one . Though there is normal. This eliminates the benefits of...also detect a very faint sound from the other cube array. 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 it exhibits less, check to...
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... to find a convenient location that provides pleasing bass response. In most rooms, it away from your listening room. Just change the location of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo image. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 9 English Figure 6 Cube array positions Fine Tuning Your...
... to find a convenient location that provides pleasing bass response. In most rooms, it away from your listening room. Just change the location of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo image. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 9 English Figure 6 Cube array positions Fine Tuning Your...
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... can be damaged if the amplifier driving it fails. For further information, refer to your Bose® dealer for use of damage from 10 to have too much treble. Doing the opposite will help maximize your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system if a greater degree of electrical stress. D. This circuit activates at these controls (especially...
... can be damaged if the amplifier driving it fails. For further information, refer to your Bose® dealer for use of damage from 10 to have too much treble. Doing the opposite will help maximize your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system if a greater degree of electrical stress. D. This circuit activates at these controls (especially...
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Please note that channel, and turn the power on your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. Reconnect only the wire from the channel in question to the opposite channel at minimum inconvenience to you ...completely to the receiver or amplifier. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the receiver. The grille assemblies on the cube arrays may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 11 English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system The...
Please note that channel, and turn the power on your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. Reconnect only the wire from the channel in question to the opposite channel at minimum inconvenience to you ...completely to the receiver or amplifier. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the receiver. The grille assemblies on the cube arrays may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 11 English Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Maintaining your speaker system The...
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...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. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and ... 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...
...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. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and ... 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...
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... TEL 02 9204-6111 FAX 02 9204-6122 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-... (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma TEL 06-65670802 FAX 06-65680167 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya-ku, ...
... TEL 02 9204-6111 FAX 02 9204-6122 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-... (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma TEL 06-65670802 FAX 06-65680167 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya-ku, ...
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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