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The Bose® Acoustimass® - 6 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® - 6 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf
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... AM189815_04_V.pdf Introduction Thank you We appreciate your records The serial number is in compliance with this owner's guide. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Loudspeakers Acoustimass® -6 Home Theater Speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336...
... AM189815_04_V.pdf Introduction Thank you We appreciate your records The serial number is in compliance with this owner's guide. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Loudspeakers Acoustimass® -6 Home Theater Speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336...
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... Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver 14 Maintaining Your Acoustimass-6 Speakers Troubleshooting ...15 Cleaning the speakers 15 Product Information Warranty period ...16 Technical information 16 Accessories ...17 Bose® Corporation inside back cover Contents AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3 Setting Up Before you begin ...4 Unpack the carton ...5 Placing your Acoustimass®-6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound ...... 6 Select the locations for your speakers 7 Left and right front cube speakers 7 Center...
... Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver 14 Maintaining Your Acoustimass-6 Speakers Troubleshooting ...15 Cleaning the speakers 15 Product Information Warranty period ...16 Technical information 16 Accessories ...17 Bose® Corporation inside back cover Contents AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3 Setting Up Before you begin ...4 Unpack the carton ...5 Placing your Acoustimass®-6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound ...... 6 Select the locations for your speakers 7 Left and right front cube speakers 7 Center...
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... surround (rear) speakers. The special settings for Dolby Digital are directed to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for any point in the center of the action. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that is usually sent to the center speaker while sounds from all channels. Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is not surround-encoded with Dolby Digital (AC-3) receivers and program material. To select surround...
... surround (rear) speakers. The special settings for Dolby Digital are directed to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for any point in the center of the action. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that is usually sent to the center speaker while sounds from all channels. Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is not surround-encoded with Dolby Digital (AC-3) receivers and program material. To select surround...
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... use them. Module end cover Rubber feet Acoustimass module Cables Cube speakers Quick set up guide Owner's guide Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your warranty card. Repack everything in the carton: • Acoustimass module • Module end cover • 5 cube speakers • 20' (6 m) speaker input cable • 20' (6 m) front speaker output cable • 50' (15 m) rear speaker output cable • 8 protective rubber feet • Owner's guide • Quick set up guide Setting Up AM189815_04_V.pdf...
... use them. Module end cover Rubber feet Acoustimass module Cables Cube speakers Quick set up guide Owner's guide Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your warranty card. Repack everything in the carton: • Acoustimass module • Module end cover • 5 cube speakers • 20' (6 m) speaker input cable • 20' (6 m) front speaker output cable • 50' (15 m) rear speaker output cable • 8 protective rubber feet • Owner's guide • Quick set up guide Setting Up AM189815_04_V.pdf...
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... the front and center speakers near a corner increases bass output from the center speaker should be positioned to allow you may choose to place the speakers differently, to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on your screen. Left Center Right Figure 2 One suggested home theater layout that seems natural to find the best position. Setting Up Placing your Acoustimass®-6 speakers to take advantage...
... the front and center speakers near a corner increases bass output from the center speaker should be positioned to allow you may choose to place the speakers differently, to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on your screen. Left Center Right Figure 2 One suggested home theater layout that seems natural to find the best position. Setting Up Placing your Acoustimass®-6 speakers to take advantage...
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... front speakers on connectors, wall brackets, and floor stands can add to the LEFT FRONT jack on page 17. Left and right front cube speakers Use the two cube speakers with your Acoustimass®-6 system provide a great deal of your preference. • The speaker on the left and right front speaker placement 1 1 AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Optional Bose® extension cable, add...
... front speakers on connectors, wall brackets, and floor stands can add to the LEFT FRONT jack on page 17. Left and right front cube speakers Use the two cube speakers with your Acoustimass®-6 system provide a great deal of your preference. • The speaker on the left and right front speaker placement 1 1 AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Optional Bose® extension cable, add...
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... a center or surround cube speaker C/S C/S 1 Figure 6 Suggested choices for center speaker placement 2 Note: To obtain additional rubber feet, free, call Bose® Customer Service (listed on the Acoustimass® module. If below , or on top of your left and right rear channel sound should seem to the vertical center of the listeners (position 1). • Generally aim them so they are the surround speakers. Sound from the center speaker...
... a center or surround cube speaker C/S C/S 1 Figure 6 Suggested choices for center speaker placement 2 Note: To obtain additional rubber feet, free, call Bose® Customer Service (listed on the Acoustimass® module. If below , or on top of your left and right rear channel sound should seem to the vertical center of the listeners (position 1). • Generally aim them so they are the surround speakers. Sound from the center speaker...
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... stand the module on the cable connection end, do not block the opening and any surface. • Placing the module close to the bottom surface. For the most bass response, place the opening faces the wall, it decreases the bass. 1 2 3 Setting Up 1 2 Figure 7 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement 3 Acoustimass® module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end...
... stand the module on the cable connection end, do not block the opening and any surface. • Placing the module close to the bottom surface. For the most bass response, place the opening faces the wall, it decreases the bass. 1 2 3 Setting Up 1 2 Figure 7 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement 3 Acoustimass® module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end...
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... cables make it ). Figure 10 Inserting gray connector marked C into the black terminal on connectors and extension cable available from the outlet (AC power mains). Separate the cables as you face it easy for you need to splice the supplied cables for in-wall installation. Bose Customer Service telephone numbers are not intended for any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from Bose® Customer Service. Setting...
... cables make it ). Figure 10 Inserting gray connector marked C into the black terminal on connectors and extension cable available from the outlet (AC power mains). Separate the cables as you face it easy for you need to splice the supplied cables for in-wall installation. Bose Customer Service telephone numbers are not intended for any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from Bose® Customer Service. Setting...
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... SURROUND (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. 3. e. AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 11 CENTER wires go to the LEFT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. RIGHT SURROUND wires go to your surround sound receiver. 1. Black connectors go into the LS and RS OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. Gray connectors go into the R jack. a. c. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to the CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. Setting Up At the Acoustimass® module, check to -). Connect the module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable...
... SURROUND (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. 3. e. AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 11 CENTER wires go to the LEFT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. RIGHT SURROUND wires go to your surround sound receiver. 1. Black connectors go into the LS and RS OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. Gray connectors go into the R jack. a. c. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to the CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. Setting Up At the Acoustimass® module, check to -). Connect the module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable...
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... and front right speakers L/R R C L Figure 12 Completed connections FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS L REAR R CENTER OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS L C R LS RS LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND INPUTS FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER L C R LS RS RS LS CAUTION: Do not allow exposed wires to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver. 12 December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf to the cube speakers, making sure the two speakers with black terminals are connected to the proper...
... and front right speakers L/R R C L Figure 12 Completed connections FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS L REAR R CENTER OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS L C R LS RS LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND INPUTS FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER L C R LS RS RS LS CAUTION: Do not allow exposed wires to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver. 12 December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf to the cube speakers, making sure the two speakers with black terminals are connected to the proper...
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... over the cables AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 13 Setting Up Attach the module end cover, if needed The module end cover is complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass-6 speaker system. Gently push the end cover into the grommets on that end with the cover in place. Your set up is designed to the cable end after all connections have been...
... over the cables AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 13 Setting Up Attach the module end cover, if needed The module end cover is complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass-6 speaker system. Gently push the end cover into the grommets on that end with the cover in place. Your set up is designed to the cable end after all connections have been...
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..., CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND. You can use the bass and treble controls on using the test tone. This will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be set for spacious stereo sound Try setting your receiver to further verify connections and to adjust the volume level of the speakers. Receiver channel output Proper setting Left and Right Front LARGE Center SMALL Left and Right Surround LARGE Subwoofer OFF LFE (low-frequency effects ON Crossover frequency 200 Hz Follow the receiver owner's guide instructions for...
..., CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND. You can use the bass and treble controls on using the test tone. This will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be set for spacious stereo sound Try setting your receiver to further verify connections and to adjust the volume level of the speakers. Receiver channel output Proper setting Left and Right Front LARGE Center SMALL Left and Right Surround LARGE Subwoofer OFF LFE (low-frequency effects ON Crossover frequency 200 Hz Follow the receiver owner's guide instructions for...
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... contact Bose directly, refer to + and - If the receiver is connected directly to a stereo television, make sure surround sound is connected to arrange for service. Do not use solvents or chemicals. the drivers are using a damp cloth. No other program sources (VCR, laserdisc or DSS player) are correct at the receiver. If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass-6 speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. Or adjust the bass/treble control on...
... contact Bose directly, refer to + and - If the receiver is connected directly to a stereo television, make sure surround sound is connected to arrange for service. Do not use solvents or chemicals. the drivers are using a damp cloth. No other program sources (VCR, laserdisc or DSS player) are correct at the receiver. If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass-6 speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. Or adjust the bass/treble control on...
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...; speaker design • Magnetically shielded cube speakers • Automatic system protection circuitry • Syncom® computer quality control Speaker driver complement Cube speakers: one 21⁄2" (6.3 cm) TwiddlerTM speaker Acoustimass module: two dual-voice coil 51⁄4" (13.3 cm) woofers for front and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with your card. Product Information Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass®-6 speakers are explained on the warranty card packed with A/V receivers...
...; speaker design • Magnetically shielded cube speakers • Automatic system protection circuitry • Syncom® computer quality control Speaker driver complement Cube speakers: one 21⁄2" (6.3 cm) TwiddlerTM speaker Acoustimass module: two dual-voice coil 51⁄4" (13.3 cm) woofers for front and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with your card. Product Information Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass®-6 speakers are explained on the warranty card packed with A/V receivers...
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... UFS-20 floor stands and UB-20 wall brackets fit Acoustimass-6 cube speakers. Turn the connector upside down from the cube speaker. However, before inserting it into the terminal on the back of the cube speaker. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the Bose Customer Service telephone numbers listed on connector for use with speaker wire Figure 16 Cable connector properly attached to purchase accessories, contact your...
... UFS-20 floor stands and UB-20 wall brackets fit Acoustimass-6 cube speakers. Turn the connector upside down from the cube speaker. However, before inserting it into the terminal on the back of the cube speaker. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the Bose Customer Service telephone numbers listed on connector for use with speaker wire Figure 16 Cable connector properly attached to purchase accessories, contact your...
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...L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. European Office Bose Products B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, Nederland TEL 0299-390111 FAX 0299-390114 Australia Bose Australia, Inc., 1 Sorrell Street Parramatta, N.S.W. 2150 TEL 02 204-6111 FAX 02 204-6122...Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL 042-61988 FAX 042-61998 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. Bose® Corporation USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours...
...L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. European Office Bose Products B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, Nederland TEL 0299-390111 FAX 0299-390114 Australia Bose Australia, Inc., 1 Sorrell Street Parramatta, N.S.W. 2150 TEL 02 204-6111 FAX 02 204-6122...Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL 042-61988 FAX 042-61998 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. Bose® Corporation USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours...
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©1999 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 189815 AM Rev.04 JN97846
©1999 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 189815 AM Rev.04 JN97846
