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The Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series III and Acoustimass 10 Series III Home Theater Speaker Systems Owner's Guide August 13 , 2002 AM264887_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
The Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series III and Acoustimass 10 Series III Home Theater Speaker Systems Owner's Guide August 13 , 2002 AM264887_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
Owner's guide
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... To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to constitute a risk of the Acoustimass module. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your sales receipt and warranty...distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please save your speaker system. IL N'EXISTE À L'INTERIEUR DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT AUCUN ÉLÉMENT OU...to the presence of its advanced features. Please read this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION : AFIN DE ...
... To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to constitute a risk of the Acoustimass module. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your sales receipt and warranty...distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please save your speaker system. IL N'EXISTE À L'INTERIEUR DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT AUCUN ÉLÉMENT OU...to the presence of its advanced features. Please read this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION : AFIN DE ...
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... you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound 5 Front center cube speaker 6 Front left and right cube speakers 7 Rear cube speakers 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections...
... you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 4 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound 5 Front center cube speaker 6 Front left and right cube speakers 7 Rear cube speakers 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections...
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... 35 pounds (15.9kg). Note: Now is a good time to the center cube speaker, a visual soundstage is usually sent to record the serial number of these speakers out of the reach of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series III or Acoustimass 10 Series III home entertainment speaker system. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass performance from all of your warranty...
... 35 pounds (15.9kg). Note: Now is a good time to the center cube speaker, a visual soundstage is usually sent to record the serial number of these speakers out of the reach of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series III or Acoustimass 10 Series III home entertainment speaker system. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass performance from all of your warranty...
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... for front center cube speaker With Acoustimass 6 System Five cube speakers With Acoustimass 10 System Five cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK/Singapore Australia Placing your speakers to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets...
... for front center cube speaker With Acoustimass 6 System Five cube speakers With Acoustimass 10 System Five cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK/Singapore Australia Placing your speakers to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets...
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... should seem to come from your TV set of four rubber feet provided. See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321-04), free of phone numbers included with ...particularly on your screen. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the most accurate dialogue reproduction. For Acoustimass 6 Series III For Acoustimass 10 Series III Front center cube speaker The front center cube speaker localizes action and dialogue on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Setting Up Figure ...
... should seem to come from your TV set of four rubber feet provided. See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321-04), free of phone numbers included with ...particularly on your screen. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the most accurate dialogue reproduction. For Acoustimass 6 Series III For Acoustimass 10 Series III Front center cube speaker The front center cube speaker localizes action and dialogue on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Setting Up Figure ...
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... time. 7 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at full output for extended periods of sight. Powered Acoustimass module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of pure bass sound is diffi...
... time. 7 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at full output for extended periods of sight. Powered Acoustimass module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of pure bass sound is diffi...
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.... Be sure to match the correct cable with L (left front cube speakers to your system. Connecting front cube speakers to a receiver output. Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speakers directly to the Acoustimass module Three individual 20-foot (6.1 m) speaker cables connect the center, right, and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the...
.... Be sure to match the correct cable with L (left front cube speakers to your system. Connecting front cube speakers to a receiver output. Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speakers directly to the Acoustimass module Three individual 20-foot (6.1 m) speaker cables connect the center, right, and left ), R (right), or C (center) molded into the...
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...as you face the TV). Connect the wire pair marked LEFT REAR to secure the wires. 2. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module. Rear speaker cables have two wires. Insert the marked (+) wire into the red terminal and the plain (-) wire into the connectors. Release the... pair marked RIGHT to the right front cube speaker (to the right rear cube speaker (on the + wires are labeled LEFT REAR and RIGHT REAR. 1. Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module Each rear cube speaker is connected to the center cube speaker (Figure 5). Plug the other end of the...
...as you face the TV). Connect the wire pair marked LEFT REAR to secure the wires. 2. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module. Rear speaker cables have two wires. Insert the marked (+) wire into the red terminal and the plain (-) wire into the connectors. Release the... pair marked RIGHT to the right front cube speaker (to the right rear cube speaker (on the + wires are labeled LEFT REAR and RIGHT REAR. 1. Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module Each rear cube speaker is connected to the center cube speaker (Figure 5). Plug the other end of the...
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Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Thumbscrews Audio Output Left Rear Right Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002
Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Thumbscrews Audio Output Left Rear Right Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002
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...Correct wiring problems before you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of failures attributed to the cube speakers (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Your Acoustimass speaker system will turn it receives a signal from the module to surges and may be purchased at an electronics store.... 13, 2002 Setting Up Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the powered Acoustimass® module and from your surround receiver in phase (+ to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . to their position in your receiver in any...
...Correct wiring problems before you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of failures attributed to the cube speakers (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Your Acoustimass speaker system will turn it receives a signal from the module to surges and may be purchased at an electronics store.... 13, 2002 Setting Up Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the powered Acoustimass® module and from your surround receiver in phase (+ to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . to their position in your receiver in any...
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...in a counter-clockwise rotation to reduce the bass level of the module. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 6 or Acoustimass 10 speakers are compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. If applicable, the crossover value should be set to ... receiver to increase the bass level of the module. Use it to the cube speaker channels. Using your system For realistic home theater sound CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 6 and Acoustimass 10 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from ...
...in a counter-clockwise rotation to reduce the bass level of the module. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 6 or Acoustimass 10 speakers are compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. If applicable, the crossover value should be set to ... receiver to increase the bass level of the module. Use it to the cube speaker channels. Using your system For realistic home theater sound CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 6 and Acoustimass 10 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from ...
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DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (not digital) applications, we recommend that you play a DVD disc, be sure that ... your receiver (Figure 7). Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of your surround receiver. Figure 7 Digital signal connections on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Follow your surround receiver.
DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (not digital) applications, we recommend that you play a DVD disc, be sure that ... your receiver (Figure 7). Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of your surround receiver. Figure 7 Digital signal connections on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Follow your surround receiver.
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...Digital encoded. No surround sound • Be sure your receiver is processing a signal from cube speakers • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in the shipping carton. To contact Bose directly, refer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level or Room Compensation control. Not... the receiver. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker wire is turned ON. • If you are correct (+ to increase bass. See the list of service of the DVD player with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your Bose® dealer to arrange for DVD sound. •...
...Digital encoded. No surround sound • Be sure your receiver is processing a signal from cube speakers • Be sure the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in the shipping carton. To contact Bose directly, refer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level or Room Compensation control. Not... the receiver. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker wire is turned ON. • If you are correct (+ to increase bass. See the list of service of the DVD player with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your Bose® dealer to arrange for DVD sound. •...
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... circuitry • Syncom® computer quality control Finish • Cube arrays: Black or Arctic White finish • Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant Black or Arctic White textured finish Acoustimass 6 Series III Acoustimass 10 Series III Acoustimass module power rating Speaker driver complement Connectivity Size Weight USA/Canada: 100-127V 50/60 Hz 135W Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50...
... circuitry • Syncom® computer quality control Finish • Cube arrays: Black or Arctic White finish • Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant Black or Arctic White textured finish Acoustimass 6 Series III Acoustimass 10 Series III Acoustimass module power rating Speaker driver complement Connectivity Size Weight USA/Canada: 100-127V 50/60 Hz 135W Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50...
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Reference Warranty period Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Accessories • Table stands: UTS-20B (black), UTS-20W (white) • Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (...) PN198221-002 (white) 17 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN 267138-001 (black) PN 267138-002 (white) • Module-to...
Reference Warranty period Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Accessories • Table stands: UTS-20B (black), UTS-20W (white) • Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (...) PN198221-002 (white) 17 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN 267138-001 (black) PN 267138-002 (white) • Module-to...
Quick setup guide
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Acoustimass® 6 Series III Acoustimass 10 Series IV HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEMS Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage • Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 4 5 6 �� � � � �� Acoustimass 6 Series III system � �� �...
Acoustimass® 6 Series III Acoustimass 10 Series IV HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEMS Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage • Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 4 5 6 �� � � � �� Acoustimass 6 Series III system � �� �...