Owner's guide
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... noise If applicable, this product yourself. The wider blade or third prong are present. 6. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. and as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other . Do not block any way: such as they exit from overheating... proper ventilation. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 a Note: Unauthorized modification of the product and to radio or television reception, which the receiver is damaged; A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not put the product in your safety. These...
... noise If applicable, this product yourself. The wider blade or third prong are present. 6. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. and as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other . Do not block any way: such as they exit from overheating... proper ventilation. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 a Note: Unauthorized modification of the product and to radio or television reception, which the receiver is damaged; A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not put the product in your safety. These...
Owner's guide
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... 2 Contents Where to its best advantage 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 records ...3 Setting Up Before...
... 2 Contents Where to its best advantage 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 records ...3 Setting Up Before...
Owner's guide
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... in either a vertical or horizontal position (Figure 2). Allow at each connection. • The cube arrays and the Acoustimass module have red positive (+) connections. FROIMNAPMUPTOSR RECEIVER L + -R+ TO OCUUBTE PSPUEATKSERS - FROM AIMNPPOURTRSECEIVER L + 2. If you choose to stand the module on its connection...to enable the wires to the bottom surface for details and ordering information. Note: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in your receiver or amplifier. • Examine the ends of wires packed with a red, ...
... in either a vertical or horizontal position (Figure 2). Allow at each connection. • The cube arrays and the Acoustimass module have red positive (+) connections. FROIMNAPMUPTOSR RECEIVER L + -R+ TO OCUUBTE PSPUEATKSERS - FROM AIMNPPOURTRSECEIVER L + 2. If you choose to stand the module on its connection...to enable the wires to the bottom surface for details and ordering information. Note: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in your receiver or amplifier. • Examine the ends of wires packed with a red, ...
Owner's guide
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... on the rear of terminals marked L. 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 insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (-) terminal (Figure 3). 2. From left...
... on the rear of terminals marked L. 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 insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (-) terminal (Figure 3). 2. From left...
Owner's guide
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... the wire from the left channel terminals on , and enjoy your receiver R L 3. Make sure that no strands of the Acoustimass module to your receiver, turn the system on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Your set-up is connected to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7 Depress the red, positive (+) tab...
... the wire from the left channel terminals on , and enjoy your receiver R L 3. Make sure that no strands of the Acoustimass module to your receiver, turn the system on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Your set-up is connected to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7 Depress the red, positive (+) tab...
Owner's guide
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... to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may use with separation as little as 3 feet (1 m) or as great as described on pages 6 and 7. Figure 6 shows some guidelines. Turn the balance control on your receiver or amplifier all the way to ...array, but may be achieved by providing a balance of ways. 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...
... to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may use with separation as little as 3 feet (1 m) or as great as described on pages 6 and 7. Figure 6 shows some guidelines. Turn the balance control on your receiver or amplifier all the way to ...array, but may be achieved by providing a balance of ways. 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...
Owner's guide
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...will give you can be restored by the judicious use of power and distort, potentially damaging 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 the sound-absorbing ...impedance. Your speaker system is not recommended. Excessive tone adjustment can be solved by slightly turning up the treble control on your Bose® dealer for use with 4 to reduce output, causing a slight decrease in volume. However, any speaker system. For further...
...will give you can be restored by the judicious use of power and distort, potentially damaging 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 the sound-absorbing ...impedance. Your speaker system is not recommended. Excessive tone adjustment can be solved by slightly turning up the treble control on your Bose® dealer for use with 4 to reduce output, causing a slight decrease in volume. However, any speaker system. For further...
Owner's guide
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... only the wire from the channel in the receiver or amplifier. • Do not connect the other cube array to remedy any openings. Bose will verify any defects and arrange for help). Also, do One of the warranty at the back of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. The grille assemblies...
... only the wire from the channel in the receiver or amplifier. • Do not connect the other cube array to remedy any openings. Bose will verify any defects and arrange for help). Also, do One of the warranty at the back of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be working properly. The grille assemblies...
Owner's guide
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...are provided on the card and mail it to Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 - 200 watts per channel Finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or white satin finish ...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 5-year transferable warranty. Customer service For help in cube arrays Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 - 8 ohms Compatible with your system.
...are provided on the card and mail it to Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 - 200 watts per channel Finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or white satin finish ...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 5-year transferable warranty. Customer service For help in cube arrays Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 - 8 ohms Compatible with your system.