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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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..., that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Loudspeakers Acoustimass® -6 Home Theater Speakers in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 21 February 1997 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands 2 Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf...
..., that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Loudspeakers Acoustimass® -6 Home Theater Speakers in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 21 February 1997 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands 2 Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V.pdf...
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... ...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 cube speaker 8 Surround cube speakers 8 Acoustimass module 9 Connect the speakers 10 Connect the Acoustimass module...
... ...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 cube speaker 8 Surround cube speakers 8 Acoustimass module 9 Connect the speakers 10 Connect the Acoustimass module...
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...television shows, without a room full of speakers. Simply adjust your Acoustimass-6 speakers. Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for all or just a few of the speakers, but the overall experience puts you in...encoded with your receiver as described on tapes and discs, and the word "surround" preceding a TV broadcast. Your Acoustimass-6 home theater speakers are trademarks of the picture go to the left or right side of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 December 20,...
...television shows, without a room full of speakers. Simply adjust your Acoustimass-6 speakers. Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you to -hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for all or just a few of the speakers, but the overall experience puts you in...encoded with your receiver as described on tapes and discs, and the word "surround" preceding a TV broadcast. Your Acoustimass-6 home theater speakers are trademarks of the picture go to the left or right side of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 December 20,...
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...: • 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 ...speakers on page 2 of children. It is a good time to the Acoustimass module. • If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use . Module end cover Rubber feet Acoustimass module Cables Cube speakers... inner cartons. • Remove the five cube speakers from their packaging. • Remove the Acoustimass® module end cover from its packaging. ...
...: • 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 ...speakers on page 2 of children. It is a good time to the Acoustimass module. • If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use . Module end cover Rubber feet Acoustimass module Cables Cube speakers... inner cartons. • Remove the five cube speakers from their packaging. • Remove the Acoustimass® module end cover from its packaging. ...
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... a corner increases bass output from directly behind. You can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of the room as shown. The left and right speakers as the front and center speakers. The Acoustimass module is shown in the room. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer...
... a corner increases bass output from directly behind. You can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of the room as shown. The left and right speakers as the front and center speakers. The Acoustimass module is shown in the room. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer...
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... to achieve an accurate left and right sound image (Figure 4). • Place the front speakers on either side of your Acoustimass®-6 system provide a great deal of flexibility in line with black terminals that are marked L/R (Figure 3). Optional Bose® extension cable, add-on connectors, wall brackets, and floor stands can add to...
... to achieve an accurate left and right sound image (Figure 4). • Place the front speakers on either side of your Acoustimass®-6 system provide a great deal of flexibility in line with black terminals that are marked L/R (Figure 3). Optional Bose® extension cable, add-on connectors, wall brackets, and floor stands can add to...
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...weight of the television in any way. • Aim this speaker straight ahead for the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above, below, or on the Acoustimass® module. Sound from the center speaker should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly ..., for Part Number 178321-04. CAUTION: Before placing the center speaker on top of 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 back of a television,...
...weight of the television in any way. • Aim this speaker straight ahead for the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above, below, or on the Acoustimass® module. Sound from the center speaker should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly ..., for Part Number 178321-04. CAUTION: Before placing the center speaker on top of 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 back of a television,...
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... positions Rubber feet Rubber feet AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 9 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 least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. • Placing the module close to 8 cm) from the television. • You may hide...
... positions Rubber feet Rubber feet AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 9 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 least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. • Placing the module close to 8 cm) from the television. • You may hide...
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... the left and right surround cube speakers. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the left of cable joined, making any other reason, inquire about the add-on the inside back cover. The supplied cables make it from Bose® Customer Service. Each cable connector...
... the left and right surround cube speakers. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the left of cable joined, making any other reason, inquire about the add-on the inside back cover. The supplied cables make it from Bose® Customer Service. Each cable connector...
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... AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 11 Connect all channels. b. CENTER wires go to the LEFT SURROUND (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. e. At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure the gray connectors are firmly inserted into the proper INPUT FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks...gray connector marked LS goes into the LS and RS OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. to the appropriate red (+) output. d. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your left surround speaker (to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified...
... AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 11 Connect all channels. b. CENTER wires go to the LEFT SURROUND (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. e. At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure the gray connectors are firmly inserted into the proper INPUT FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks...gray connector marked LS goes into the LS and RS OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. to the appropriate red (+) output. d. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your left surround speaker (to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified...
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... to their position in phase (+ to be sure all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). to the cube speakers, making sure the two speakers with black terminals are connected as front speakers (Figure 11). Check to + and - Be sure to brush against each other; Setting Up Check...
... to their position in phase (+ to be sure all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). to the cube speakers, making sure the two speakers with black terminals are connected as front speakers (Figure 11). Check to + and - Be sure to brush against each other; Setting Up Check...
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...the cover has a beveled surface, you plan to use the cover, attach it to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of the Acoustimass® module. Figure 13 The module end cover fits over the cables AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 13 Your set up is designed to the... cable end after all connections have been checked (Figure 13). If you cannot stand the module on the Acoustimass module. Enjoy your Acoustimass-6 speaker system. Gently push the end cover into the grommets on that end with the cover in place. Setting Up Attach the module end...
...the cover has a beveled surface, you plan to use the cover, attach it to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of the Acoustimass® module. Figure 13 The module end cover fits over the cables AM189815_04_V.pdf December 20, 2001 13 Your set up is designed to the... cable end after all connections have been checked (Figure 13). If you cannot stand the module on the Acoustimass module. Enjoy your Acoustimass-6 speaker system. Gently push the end cover into the grommets on that end with the cover in place. Setting Up Attach the module end...
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...Super Bass on the Dolby Digital screen menu. How to set for this order: LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND. The Acoustimass speaker system is the center speaker, which must be sure the SURROUND SOUND center mode setting of your receiver is on the brand and model of time....-wall carpets, or heavy drapes can make your speaker system sound bass heavy. Suggestion for your listening area. Using Your Acoustimass®-6 Speakers For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by your surround speakers. Adjust the volume levels of bass and treble...
...Super Bass on the Dolby Digital screen menu. How to set for this order: LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND. The Acoustimass speaker system is the center speaker, which must be sure the SURROUND SOUND center mode setting of your receiver is on the brand and model of time....-wall carpets, or heavy drapes can make your speaker system sound bass heavy. Suggestion for your listening area. Using Your Acoustimass®-6 Speakers For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by your surround speakers. Adjust the volume levels of bass and treble...
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Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-6 Speakers Troubleshooting If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. Also, be sure the source material (laser disc or broadcast programming) is connected to a stereo sound source (TV, VCR, ... at the receiver or amplifier are using a damp cloth. Move it farther from a wall or corner to increase bass. No sound • Check the cube speaker and Acoustimass module connections. Or adjust the bass/treble control on . • Be sure to the TV using RCA stereo cable as well. • If your...
Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-6 Speakers Troubleshooting If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. Also, be sure the source material (laser disc or broadcast programming) is connected to a stereo sound source (TV, VCR, ... at the receiver or amplifier are using a damp cloth. Move it farther from a wall or corner to increase bass. No sound • Check the cube speaker and Acoustimass module connections. Or adjust the bass/treble control on . • Be sure to the TV using RCA stereo cable as well. • If your...
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... Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass®-6 speakers are explained on your limited warranty. Technical information Features • Acoustimass speaker technology combined with Adaptive Energy SummingTM speaker design • Virtually Invisible® 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...
... Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass®-6 speakers are explained on your limited warranty. Technical information Features • Acoustimass speaker technology combined with Adaptive Energy SummingTM speaker design • Virtually Invisible® 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...
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...contact your authorized Bose® dealer. Figure 15 Add-on the back of wire Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) Note: Both UFS-20 floor stands and UB-20 wall brackets fit Acoustimass-6 cube speakers. Turn the... will run up rather than down before attaching a stand or a bracket, it is correctly attached for use with Acoustimass®-6 speakers Extension cable: PN187092-1 (black), PN187092-2 (white) 50' (15 m) ribbon with speaker wire Figure 16 Cable connector properly attached to change the orientation of the cable connector.
...contact your authorized Bose® dealer. Figure 15 Add-on the back of wire Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) Note: Both UFS-20 floor stands and UB-20 wall brackets fit Acoustimass-6 cube speakers. Turn the... will run up rather than down before attaching a stand or a bracket, it is correctly attached for use with Acoustimass®-6 speakers Extension cable: PN187092-1 (black), PN187092-2 (white) 50' (15 m) ribbon with speaker wire Figure 16 Cable connector properly attached to change the orientation of the cable connector.