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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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...'s guide for future reference. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set up and operation of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in compliance with many years of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Declaration of Conformity We...
...'s guide for future reference. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set up and operation of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is in compliance with many years of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Declaration of Conformity We...
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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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... to deliver a lifelike musical performance formerly associated with the parts identified in the original carton and notify Bose or your system for possible future use the system. 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 lift...
... to deliver a lifelike musical performance formerly associated with the parts identified in the original carton and notify Bose or your system for possible future use the system. 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 lift...
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...wires and the right cube array. 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. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to... back of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Repeat this process with the other ends of terminals marked L. Cube arrays must be held securely. 3. English Setting Up 4. Connecting the cube arrays to the pair of the wires from the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or ...
...wires and the right cube array. 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. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to... back of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 5. Repeat this process with the other ends of terminals marked L. Cube arrays must be held securely. 3. English Setting Up 4. Connecting the cube arrays to the pair of the wires from the left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or ...
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Depress the red, positive (+) tab, insert the marked wire and release the tab. Locate the speaker outputs on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Connect the other terminal. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7...these last two steps for the right channel. 6. English Setting Up 5. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative (-) terminal. 5. Select one of the remaining two pairs of wires. Disconnect your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Your set-up is connected to your receiver or amplifier. Such "bridged" wires create...
Depress the red, positive (+) tab, insert the marked wire and release the tab. Locate the speaker outputs on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Connect the other terminal. AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7...these last two steps for the right channel. 6. English Setting Up 5. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to the negative (-) terminal. 5. Select one of the remaining two pairs of wires. Disconnect your Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers! Your set-up is connected to your receiver or amplifier. Such "bridged" wires create...
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...cube arrays are spaced 6 to 12 feet apart (1.8 - 3.6 m). B. C. 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). ... to the center position. Return the balance control to the center position. Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may also detect a very faint sound from a television. D.
...cube arrays are spaced 6 to 12 feet apart (1.8 - 3.6 m). B. C. 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). ... to the center position. Return the balance control to the center position. Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound Your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may also detect a very faint sound from a television. D.
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...your listening room. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module is easy to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of a television. In most rooms, it is not shielded and should not be placed within your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo... image. Just change the location of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of frequencies from walls or corners decreases bass. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to walls or ...
...your listening room. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module is easy to 5 feet (1 - 1.5 m) from a corner provides a normal balance of a television. In most rooms, it is not shielded and should not be placed within your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system without compromising an accurate stereo... image. Just change the location of the Acoustimass module within 2 feet (.6 m) of frequencies from walls or corners decreases bass. Moving the Acoustimass module closer to walls or ...
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...Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of your tone controls. Receiver/amplifier considerations Note: Your speakers incorporate heavy-duty driver elements designed to resist many problems with 4 to 8 ohm impedance. However, any speaker system. For further information, refer to your Bose...may remove some control over the sound: A. Your speaker system is designed for advice. If convenient, you may be used with your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system if a greater degree of electrical stress. ...
...Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of your tone controls. Receiver/amplifier considerations Note: Your speakers incorporate heavy-duty driver elements designed to resist many problems with 4 to 8 ohm impedance. However, any speaker system. For further information, refer to your Bose...may remove some control over the sound: A. Your speaker system is designed for advice. If convenient, you may be used with your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system if a greater degree of electrical stress. ...
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... spill into any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the cube arrays does not play The Acoustimass 5 speaker system does not play or sounds distorted • Turn off the receiver or amplifier and... channel. Do not use any openings. Please note that connects the module to you should check all user accessible fuses on your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be carefully vacuumed if necessary. If the fuses blow again, have the unit checked by qualified personnel. • If...
... spill into any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Bose will verify any problem within the terms of the cube arrays does not play The Acoustimass 5 speaker system does not play or sounds distorted • Turn off the receiver or amplifier and... channel. Do not use any openings. Please note that connects the module to you should check all user accessible fuses on your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be carefully vacuumed if necessary. If the fuses blow again, have the unit checked by qualified personnel. • If...
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....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 5-year transferable warranty. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with receivers or amplifiers rated...
....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 5-year transferable warranty. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with receivers or amplifiers rated...