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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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... together with your system properly, and enjoy all of plug to follow this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 2 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13... prevent electric shock, match wide blade of its advanced features. These CAUTION marks may be placed on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, as lighted candles, should be... It will help you set up and operate your speaker system. For your owner's guide for future reference.
... together with your system properly, and enjoy all of plug to follow this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 2 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13... prevent electric shock, match wide blade of its advanced features. These CAUTION marks may be placed on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, as lighted candles, should be... It will help you set up and operate your speaker system. For your owner's guide for future reference.
Owner's guide
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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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...-D symbol 3, Dolby Digital 1, other similar situations. Note: This product is a good time 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 one, a few, or all channels and sends appropriate sounds to...
...-D symbol 3, Dolby Digital 1, other similar situations. Note: This product is a good time 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 one, a few, or all channels and sends appropriate sounds to...
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... to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be used for placing your speaker system: • The cube speakers are identical and can be rotated to prevent interference with a TV picture. • In the Acoustimass 10 system, the top and bottom sections of the...
... to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can be used for placing your speaker system: • The cube speakers are identical and can be rotated to prevent interference with a TV picture. • In the Acoustimass 10 system, the top and bottom sections of the...
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.... If you are placing the center cube speaker on top of your cube speakers. For Acoustimass 6 Series III For Acoustimass 10 Series III Front center cube speaker The front center cube speaker localizes action and dialogue on your system. 6 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. Vibration can cause them...
.... If you are placing the center cube speaker on top of your cube speakers. For Acoustimass 6 Series III For Acoustimass 10 Series III Front center cube speaker The front center cube speaker localizes action and dialogue on your system. 6 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 See the list of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. Vibration can cause them...
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... the viewer into the center of the room as the television monitor. • You may carry dialogue as 15 feet (5 m) apart (see Figure 2). Powered Acoustimass module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of sight. if it faces away it increases the bass; You can hide the powered...
... the viewer into the center of the room as the television monitor. • You may carry dialogue as 15 feet (5 m) apart (see Figure 2). Powered Acoustimass module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of sight. if it faces away it increases the bass; You can hide the powered...
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Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). Connecting front cube speakers 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 ...match the correct cable with L (left front cube speakers to the receiver. Figure 5 Cube speaker connections to a receiver output. Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speakers directly to Acoustimass module RIGHT CENTER LEFT Audio Input Left Center Right...
Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). Connecting front cube speakers 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 ...match the correct cable with L (left front cube speakers to the receiver. Figure 5 Cube speaker connections to a receiver output. Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speakers directly to Acoustimass module RIGHT CENTER LEFT Audio Input Left Center Right...
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... into the red terminal and the plain (-) wire into the black terminal. Connect the wire pair marked LEFT to the Acoustimass module with a 50-foot (15 m) speaker cable (Figure 5). Plug the other end of each cable into the Center Front, Right Front, and Left Front blue RCA... terminal. See Figure 5. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module. Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module Each rear cube speaker is connected to the left front cube speaker. 4. Plug the other ends of the cube speaker. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the right front ...
... into the red terminal and the plain (-) wire into the black terminal. Connect the wire pair marked LEFT to the Acoustimass module with a 50-foot (15 m) speaker cable (Figure 5). Plug the other end of each cable into the Center Front, Right Front, and Left Front blue RCA... terminal. See Figure 5. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass® module. Connecting rear cube speakers to the Acoustimass module Each rear cube speaker is connected to the left front cube speaker. 4. Plug the other ends of the cube speaker. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the right front ...
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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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... wiring problems before you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of failures attributed to + and - Your Acoustimass speaker system will turn it receives a signal from the module to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in phase (+ to surges and may...
... wiring problems before you have checked all system connections, plug the power cord of failures attributed to + and - Your Acoustimass speaker system will turn it receives a signal from the module to power Note: Bose® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on . A quality suppressor can damage electronic components in phase (+ to surges and may...
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...sounds "thin" or lacks bass, turn the knob in your powered Acoustimass module increases or decreases the rela- 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... sounds "boomy" or has too much bass, turn the BASS control in your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 6 or Acoustimass 10 speakers are compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass reproduction for a ...
...sounds "thin" or lacks bass, turn the knob in your powered Acoustimass module increases or decreases the rela- 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... sounds "boomy" or has too much bass, turn the BASS control in your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 6 or Acoustimass 10 speakers are compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass reproduction for a ...
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...output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 For additional setup and operating information, please refer to WIDE. 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 ...
...output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Instructions for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. 14 264887_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 For additional setup and operating information, please refer to WIDE. 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 ...
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... at the receiver/amplifier are correct (+ to -). No sound • Check the speaker connections. • Make sure that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Problem What to arrange for DVD sound. • Disconnect any headphones. • Increase the volume. For example, select DVD audio...
... at the receiver/amplifier are correct (+ to -). No sound • Check the speaker connections. • Make sure that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Problem What to arrange for DVD sound. • Disconnect any headphones. • Increase the volume. For example, select DVD audio...
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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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...cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN 267138-001 (black) PN 267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose®. Reference Warranty period Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to ...-cube speaker cable adapter for use with your system. Please fill out the information section on the...
...cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN 267138-001 (black) PN 267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose®. Reference Warranty period Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to ...-cube speaker cable adapter for use with your system. Please fill out the information section on the...
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 � �� �...