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...this owner's guide Please take the time to be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is to read and follow this work may be placed on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed with the Acoustimass® ...within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. These CAUTION marks are located on the system, is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of...
...this owner's guide Please take the time to be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is to read and follow this work may be placed on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed with the Acoustimass® ...within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. These CAUTION marks are located on the system, is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of...
Owner's guide
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... 4 Before you begin 4 For your records 4 System Setup 5 Unpacking 5 Selecting locations for your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module 6 Positioning the Interface module 6 Placing the speakers 7 Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module 8 Make sure your FreeStyle speaker system 16 Cleaning the speakers 16 Replacing the remote control battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Customer service 18 Warranty...
... 4 Before you begin 4 For your records 4 System Setup 5 Unpacking 5 Selecting locations for your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module 6 Positioning the Interface module 6 Placing the speakers 7 Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module 8 Make sure your FreeStyle speaker system 16 Cleaning the speakers 16 Replacing the remote control battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Customer service 18 Warranty...
Owner's guide
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... 4 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you for purchasing a Bose® FreeStyle® speaker system, which delivers the superior acoustic performance needed to -use, aim-and-press infrared (IR) remote control • ...'s guide. *"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects from game audio, movie-like realism from surround encoded DVDs, and a...
... 4 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you for purchasing a Bose® FreeStyle® speaker system, which delivers the superior acoustic performance needed to -use, aim-and-press infrared (IR) remote control • ...'s guide. *"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects from game audio, movie-like realism from surround encoded DVDs, and a...
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...needed. Rubber feet, large Acoustimass module 120V power cord Speakers Rubber feet, small Interface module Extra attachment strip © Remote control Stereo cable Speaker cable 5 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Notify Bose or your warranty card and in the space provided on... it. If any part of children. Copy that number onto your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to find the serial number on page 4. System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module •...
...needed. Rubber feet, large Acoustimass module 120V power cord Speakers Rubber feet, small Interface module Extra attachment strip © Remote control Stereo cable Speaker cable 5 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Notify Bose or your warranty card and in the space provided on... it. If any part of children. Copy that number onto your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to find the serial number on page 4. System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module •...
Owner's guide
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...strips make the module easy to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Figure 2 Possible Interface module placement Left Right Interface module Note: Peel off the speaker system. It also sends information to the speakers from the remote control. • within reach of those cables. ...; in mind that are more convenient and provide the sound you have decided on the TV or other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to attach in any position - Make sure the surface you attach the module to is...
...strips make the module easy to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Figure 2 Possible Interface module placement Left Right Interface module Note: Peel off the speaker system. It also sends information to the speakers from the remote control. • within reach of those cables. ...; in mind that are more convenient and provide the sound you have decided on the TV or other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to attach in any position - Make sure the surface you attach the module to is...
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...; If you to experience the audio spaciousness and surround effects that your FreeStyle system is designed to deliver. • Be sure to face each speaker at surface, be sure to attach the small rubber feet to the bottom surface. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included in an enclosed space can...
...; If you to experience the audio spaciousness and surround effects that your FreeStyle system is designed to deliver. • Be sure to face each speaker at surface, be sure to attach the small rubber feet to the bottom surface. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included in an enclosed space can...
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...the TV. • Try to maintain at approximately the same height. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your TV (Figure 5) and at roughly equal .... • Keep both convenient and safe Place the module in a corner position • Place the speakers on top or to the left and right of the TV screen to the lifelike sound you hear from... which is not magnetically shielded (Figure 6 on a flat the same end of the room as the TV and speakers • a minimum of this distance, however, based on or near a flat wall or in a location that...
...the TV. • Try to maintain at approximately the same height. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your TV (Figure 5) and at roughly equal .... • Keep both convenient and safe Place the module in a corner position • Place the speakers on top or to the left and right of the TV screen to the lifelike sound you hear from... which is not magnetically shielded (Figure 6 on a flat the same end of the room as the TV and speakers • a minimum of this distance, however, based on or near a flat wall or in a location that...
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Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, recline, or move about the room while enjoying the ...
Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, recline, or move about the room while enjoying the ...
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...with an input symbol (Figure 11). LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it) and the RIGHT connector into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). Firmly tighten the two screws on the rear of the speaker cable, grasp the two connectors and pull the cable apart as much... as you need it , refer to order it . Screws SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Note: Longer speaker cable is printed on the right speaker (to the left of the speaker cable into the rear jack on the appropriate connector (Figure 10). To contact Bose to the address sheet included in the carton. 10 AM267190_00_V_pdf •...
...with an input symbol (Figure 11). LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it) and the RIGHT connector into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). Firmly tighten the two screws on the rear of the speaker cable, grasp the two connectors and pull the cable apart as much... as you need it , refer to order it . Screws SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Note: Longer speaker cable is printed on the right speaker (to the left of the speaker cable into the rear jack on the appropriate connector (Figure 10). To contact Bose to the address sheet included in the carton. 10 AM267190_00_V_pdf •...
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...sheet included in the diagram that are described and illustrated on page 12. To contact Bose, refer to the preferred and alternate system connection options that applies. 11 AM267190_00_V_pdf &#...; module Figure 13 Connection jacks on the Interface module Interface module Right Left SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT Speaker cable There are three jacks on the Interface module, marked GAME, AUX, and... analog audio inputs instead. Or you prefer. System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use the jacks on the Interface module to...
...sheet included in the diagram that are described and illustrated on page 12. To contact Bose, refer to the preferred and alternate system connection options that applies. 11 AM267190_00_V_pdf &#...; module Figure 13 Connection jacks on the Interface module Interface module Right Left SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT Speaker cable There are three jacks on the Interface module, marked GAME, AUX, and... analog audio inputs instead. Or you prefer. System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use the jacks on the Interface module to...
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...box or multi-disc changer, is the most efficient way for help in Figure 14. Making connections as shown in Figure 15. Speaker . This still allows you to enjoy outstanding audio performance from a wide range of the optical cable to one of your TV and any of... as a cable or satellite box or multi-disc changer, directly to the GAME jack Preferred game connection For Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound reproduction - Speaker cable Game console Interface cable Cable/sat digital audio or video right audio left audio VCR audio & video TV right audio left audio video Figure...
...box or multi-disc changer, is the most efficient way for help in Figure 14. Making connections as shown in Figure 15. Speaker . This still allows you to enjoy outstanding audio performance from a wide range of the optical cable to one of your TV and any of... as a cable or satellite box or multi-disc changer, directly to the GAME jack Preferred game connection For Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound reproduction - Speaker cable Game console Interface cable Cable/sat digital audio or video right audio left audio VCR audio & video TV right audio left audio video Figure...
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... from a video component to the VIDEO L and R jacks on the Interface module, remember to: • use standard RCA audio cables (one is supplied with the FreeStyle® speakers) • match the red connector to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) connector to the left channel (L) • use a Y-adapter (available at...
... from a video component to the VIDEO L and R jacks on the Interface module, remember to: • use standard RCA audio cables (one is supplied with the FreeStyle® speakers) • match the red connector to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) connector to the left channel (L) • use a Y-adapter (available at...
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Use the on-screen menus in your TV by using its lowest setting. 14 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Refer to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on the back panel of your TV should not be different). If your TV owner's guide for ... Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch on . SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV to your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal...
Use the on-screen menus in your TV by using its lowest setting. 14 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Refer to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on the back panel of your TV should not be different). If your TV owner's guide for ... Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch on . SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV to your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal...
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... that input. 15 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Note: While the remote control selects the source of the sound you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it cannot turn the system off . Use the power button on the component, or on use of the selected source (which may vary noticeably... from one of the three source buttons (Figure 18). Press the button once to mute the speakers and again to turn the component on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the next), use the up ( ) and down ( ) volume arrows. • To turn on...
... that input. 15 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Note: While the remote control selects the source of the sound you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it cannot turn the system off . Use the power button on the component, or on use of the selected source (which may vary noticeably... from one of the three source buttons (Figure 18). Press the button once to mute the speakers and again to turn the component on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the next), use the up ( ) and down ( ) volume arrows. • To turn on...
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...Locating the tab-type safety lock + symbol insbtratutcSetrieyoetnoospfbeorerattuiysnpegeds of insbtratutcSetrieyoetnoospfbeorerattuiysnpegeds of used battery properly. Reference Taking care of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your finger, push the tab lock to the side and hold, as shown. It may...them carefully, if necessary. You can use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. Replace only with the + symbol facing up. ...
...Locating the tab-type safety lock + symbol insbtratutcSetrieyoetnoospfbeorerattuiysnpegeds of insbtratutcSetrieyoetnoospfbeorerattuiysnpegeds of used battery properly. Reference Taking care of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your finger, push the tab lock to the side and hold, as shown. It may...them carefully, if necessary. You can use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. Replace only with the + symbol facing up. ...
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... more times until you hear the language you to reset itself . (while using the • At the source, be sure it . two speakers This situation occurs only when you select a digital source and that both being reproduced by this system. No sound • Increase the volume.... being broadcast in a clear line of sight to the remote and there are turned GAME optical input) on the Acoustimass module. • Check speaker connections. • Check the connections of which are both languages...then back to the first language. 17 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, ...
... more times until you hear the language you to reset itself . (while using the • At the source, be sure it . two speakers This situation occurs only when you select a digital source and that both being reproduced by this system. No sound • Increase the volume.... being broadcast in a clear line of sight to the remote and there are turned GAME optical input) on the Acoustimass module. • Check speaker connections. • Check the connections of which are both languages...then back to the first language. 17 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, ...
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... • July 24, 2002 Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the address sheet included with your Bose dealer. For further information or to Bose. Refer to the address sheet included...
... • July 24, 2002 Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the address sheet included with your Bose dealer. For further information or to Bose. Refer to the address sheet included...
