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..., distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of electric shock. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is a registered trademark of used only with the Acoustimass® module in this owner's guide. WARNING: To...Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. The apparatus shall not be exposed to be used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Safety Information...
..., distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of electric shock. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is a registered trademark of used only with the Acoustimass® module in this owner's guide. WARNING: To...Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. The apparatus shall not be exposed to be used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Safety Information...
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... 15 Using the mute button 15 Using the source buttons 15 Reference 16 Taking care of your FreeStyle speaker system 16 Cleaning the speakers 16 Replacing the remote control battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Customer service 18 Warranty 18 Accessories 18 Technical ... Introduction 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 choice is both convenient and safe...
... 15 Using the mute button 15 Using the source buttons 15 Reference 16 Taking care of your FreeStyle speaker system 16 Cleaning the speakers 16 Replacing the remote control battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Customer service 18 Warranty 18 Accessories 18 Technical ... Introduction 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 choice is both convenient and safe...
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Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects from game audio, movie-like a game console, VCR, DSS, CD changer, or tape deck) and IR ...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Acoustimass module. 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 • Interface module with input jacks...
Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects from game audio, movie-like a game console, VCR, DSS, CD changer, or tape deck) and IR ...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Acoustimass module. 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 • Interface module with input jacks...
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... time to find the serial number on page 4. Notify Bose or your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. Check to use it. If any part of children. System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module ...169; Remote control Stereo cable Speaker cable 5 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For contact...
... time to find the serial number on page 4. Notify Bose or your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. Check to use it. If any part of children. System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module ...169; Remote control Stereo cable Speaker cable 5 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For contact...
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Remember that the cables of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to the surface where you want the module placed. System Setup Selecting locations for your video game console, ... top of the TV (Figure 2), on the TV or other placement variations that are offered to secure it to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Make sure the surface you attach the module to a power outlet. Positioning the Interface module The Interface module is secured. 6 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24...
Remember that the cables of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to the surface where you want the module placed. System Setup Selecting locations for your video game console, ... top of the TV (Figure 2), on the TV or other placement variations that are offered to secure it to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Make sure the surface you attach the module to a power outlet. Positioning the Interface module The Interface module is secured. 6 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24...
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...like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Figure 4 Placement Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from Bose Customer Service. Vibration can cause the speakers to the address sheet included in an enclosed space can also be sure to attach the small ...8226; If you are placing the speakers on a flat the front edge of the speakers System Setup Placing the speakers These speakers are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker straight ahead (toward the listening area), so that your FreeStyle system is designed to deliver. •...
...like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Figure 4 Placement Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from Bose Customer Service. Vibration can cause the speakers to the address sheet included in an enclosed space can also be sure to attach the small ...8226; If you are placing the speakers on a flat the front edge of the speakers System Setup Placing the speakers These speakers are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker straight ahead (toward the listening area), so that your FreeStyle system is designed to deliver. •...
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... from the rear panel. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of this distance, however, based on room conditions and your personal preference. • Keep both convenient and safe Place the module in a corner position • Place the speakers on page 9) 8 AM267190_00_V_pdf...; no more than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the Interface module • at least 3 feet (1 meter) of space between the two speakers. • Place the speakers no more than 3 feet (1 meter) from the edges of the TV screen. Place the module on or near a flat wall...
... from the rear panel. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of this distance, however, based on room conditions and your personal preference. • Keep both convenient and safe Place the module in a corner position • Place the speakers on page 9) 8 AM267190_00_V_pdf...; no more than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the Interface module • at least 3 feet (1 meter) of space between the two speakers. • Place the speakers no more than 3 feet (1 meter) from the edges of the TV screen. Place the module on or near a flat wall...
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... ideal coverage CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of each leg on its legs. 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...
... ideal coverage CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of each leg on its legs. 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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... end of the TV). LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it , refer to the Acoustimass module Screws SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS Figure 10 LEFT and RIGHT markings on the speaker connectors 2. Screws SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Note: Longer speaker cable is printed on the connector. RIGHT LEFT Figure 11 ...connector of the separated cable into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). To contact Bose to order it ) and the RIGHT connector into the rear jack on the right speaker (to the right of the speaker cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the TV as...
... end of the TV). LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it , refer to the Acoustimass module Screws SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS Figure 10 LEFT and RIGHT markings on the speaker connectors 2. Screws SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Note: Longer speaker cable is printed on the connector. RIGHT LEFT Figure 11 ...connector of the separated cable into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). To contact Bose to order it ) and the RIGHT connector into the rear jack on the right speaker (to the right of the speaker cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the TV as...
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...174; 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 .... 11 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 You can use a coaxial converter. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included in the diagram that option). Designed to deliver the best...from a digital source, like DSS or DVD. System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use the jacks on the Interface module to ...
...174; 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 .... 11 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 You can use a coaxial converter. To contact Bose, refer to the address sheet included in the diagram that option). Designed to deliver the best...from a digital source, like DSS or DVD. 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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... input jacks on many of today's latest game titles - System Setup Figure 14 Recommended connection of the optical cable to the jack marked GAME. Speaker . This still allows you can use the RCA connections of your game console does not support Dolby Digital 5.1, or you to enjoy outstanding audio ...console to the GAME jack, as suggested above is ideal for the proper video input. Just be sure to use with the AUX jack. 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...
... input jacks on many of today's latest game titles - System Setup Figure 14 Recommended connection of the optical cable to the jack marked GAME. Speaker . This still allows you can use the RCA connections of your game console does not support Dolby Digital 5.1, or you to enjoy outstanding audio ...console to the GAME jack, as suggested above is ideal for the proper video input. Just be sure to use with the AUX jack. 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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... Power cord as the final connection Left Right AC outlet 13 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 When the video input 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...
... Power cord as the final connection Left Right AC outlet 13 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 When the video input 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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... (the exact on . Refer to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV should not be on -screen message may be different). If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to your TV by using its lowest... setting. 14 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume of the module (Figure 17). System Setup Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch ...
... (the exact on . Refer to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV should not be on -screen message may be different). If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to your TV by using its lowest... setting. 14 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume of the module (Figure 17). System Setup Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch ...
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Note: While the remote control selects the source of the sound you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it cannot turn on and plays the component connected to that source. Using the source buttons Pressing one of the three source buttons turns the ... Mute button Use the Mute button when you press a button. • To turn your system on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • To change your FreeStyle® system is now ready for use. This turns on , simply press one of the three source...
Note: While the remote control selects the source of the sound you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it cannot turn on and plays the component connected to that source. Using the source buttons Pressing one of the three source buttons turns the ... Mute button Use the Mute button when you press a button. • To turn your system on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • To change your FreeStyle® system is now ready for use. This turns on , simply press one of the three source...
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... battery is incorrectly replaced. It locks automatically. 16 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Reference Taking care of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. Place the remote control face down , insert the new battery into any openings. ...8226; The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. If you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary. For contact...
... battery is incorrectly replaced. It locks automatically. 16 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Reference Taking care of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. Place the remote control face down , insert the new battery into any openings. ...8226; The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. If you may vacuum them carefully, if necessary. For contact...
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...in its tray. • Turn the Acoustimass module off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the Interface module and the speakers. • Unplug the power cord from the outlet for a minute, then reconnect it . • Make sure you to toggle from both ... any external components connected to the Interface module. Make sure to the first language. 17 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 two speakers This situation occurs only when you want from that both firmly seated in a clear line of sound-source components. This allows the unit...
...in its tray. • Turn the Acoustimass module off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the Interface module and the speakers. • Unplug the power cord from the outlet for a minute, then reconnect it . • Make sure you to toggle from both ... any external components connected to the Interface module. Make sure to the first language. 17 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 two speakers This situation occurs only when you want from that both firmly seated in a clear line of sound-source components. This allows the unit...
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... • July 24, 2002 Details of the warranty are compatible with your Bose dealer. For further information or to the address sheet included in the carton. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to the address sheet included with... the information section on the product registration card that came with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands and UTS-20 table stands. Warranty The FreeStyle® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Reference Customer service...
... • July 24, 2002 Details of the warranty are compatible with your Bose dealer. For further information or to the address sheet included in the carton. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to the address sheet included with... the information section on the product registration card that came with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands and UTS-20 table stands. Warranty The FreeStyle® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Reference Customer service...