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...following any local regulations. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the apparatus. Safety Information The Interface... limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of plug to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is a registered trademark of this owner's guide carefully.
...following any local regulations. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of important operating and maintenance instructions in the Bose® FreeStyle® powered speaker system. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the apparatus. Safety Information The Interface... limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of plug to the presence of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is a registered trademark of this owner's guide carefully.
Owner's guide
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... 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... 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 ...
Owner's guide
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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 ...In fact, it provides much of the performance of premium five-speaker systems, yet from surround encoded DVDs, and a natural soundstage for music. 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...
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 ...In fact, it provides much of the performance of premium five-speaker systems, yet from surround encoded DVDs, and a natural soundstage for music. 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...
Owner's guide
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... system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your warranty card and in the space provided on the rear of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module • 8 Rubber feet, small • 1 Interface module • 1 extra attachment strip...8226; 1 120V power cord (8-foot) • 1 Stereo cable (6-foot)) • 1 Speaker cable (15-foot) Carefully unpack your system. Note: Now is a good time to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Copy that number onto your system includes the parts shown in the carton....
... system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your warranty card and in the space provided on the rear of the shipping carton: • 2 Speakers • 4 Rubber feet, large • 1 Acoustimass module • 8 Rubber feet, small • 1 Interface module • 1 extra attachment strip...8226; 1 120V power cord (8-foot) • 1 Stereo cable (6-foot)) • 1 Speaker cable (15-foot) Carefully unpack your system. Note: Now is a good time to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Copy that number onto your system includes the parts shown in the carton....
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... module The Interface module is within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Remember that the cables of the Acoustimass module, to which it connects Note: Use... position - Peel off the protective clear lens cover sheet after the Interface module is flat the front of sight to the FreeStyle remote control Note: If it . Make sure the surface you attach the module to it will connect directly to this system that ...
... module The Interface module is within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the FreeStyle speaker system. Remember that the cables of the Acoustimass module, to which it connects Note: Use... position - Peel off the protective clear lens cover sheet after the Interface module is flat the front of sight to the FreeStyle remote control Note: If it . Make sure the surface you attach the module to it will connect directly to this system that ...
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If needed, 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 mounted on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For details and ordering information, .... Figure 4 Placement Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from Bose Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to sit only on their bottom surface (Figure 3). CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the speakers will allow you may obtain additional rubber feet (Part ...
If needed, 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 mounted on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For details and ordering information, .... Figure 4 Placement Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from Bose Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to sit only on their bottom surface (Figure 3). CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the speakers will allow you may obtain additional rubber feet (Part ...
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...based on room conditions and your personal preference. • 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 prevent interference from the rear panel. Place the module on or near... a flat wall or in a location that is not magnetically shielded (Figure 6 on page 9) 8 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your TV (Figure 5) and at approximately the same height. Left Right Note: The...
...based on room conditions and your personal preference. • 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 prevent interference from the rear panel. Place the module on or near... a flat wall or in a location that is not magnetically shielded (Figure 6 on page 9) 8 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your TV (Figure 5) and at approximately the same height. Left Right Note: The...
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... RigLhetft System Setup Figure 7 Recommended orientation for the built-in the system. 9 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to the bottom of this is not an immediate risk to...
... RigLhetft System Setup Figure 7 Recommended orientation for the built-in the system. 9 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to the bottom of this is not an immediate risk to...
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... 2. Plug the LEFT connector of the separated cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the TV as necessary to reach each speaker. 3. LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it , refer to the right of the TV). Firmly tighten the two screws on the... connector. Firmly tighten the two screws on the connector. Figure 9 Speaker cable connection to the Interface module. System Setup...
... 2. Plug the LEFT connector of the separated cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the TV as necessary to reach each speaker. 3. LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it , refer to the right of the TV). Firmly tighten the two screws on the... connector. Firmly tighten the two screws on the connector. Figure 9 Speaker cable connection to the Interface module. System Setup...
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...® 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 ... setup, connect your sources as shown in the carton. Or you prefer. To contact Bose, refer to deliver the best performance from your game console (if you decide on the...which may or may not include the required optical cable). System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use the jacks on the Interface module to the VIDEO ...
...® 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 ... setup, connect your sources as shown in the carton. Or you prefer. To contact Bose, refer to deliver the best performance from your game console (if you decide on the...which may or may not include the required optical cable). System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use the jacks on the Interface module to the VIDEO ...
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... connecting the optical cable (provided with the AUX jack. Just be sure to connect digital equipment, such as shown in Figure 14. Speaker cable Game console Interface cable Cable/sat digital audio or video right audio left audio VCR audio & video TV right audio left audio .../sat audio & video Interface cable VCR audio & video TV digital audio Game console right audio left audio 12 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Speaker . Making connections as shown in Figure 15. cable Input from any analog component (such as a VCR) connected to the GAME jack Preferred game ...
... connecting the optical cable (provided with the AUX jack. Just be sure to connect digital equipment, such as shown in Figure 14. Speaker cable Game console Interface cable Cable/sat digital audio or video right audio left audio VCR audio & video TV right audio left audio .../sat audio & video Interface cable VCR audio & video TV digital audio Game console right audio left audio 12 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Speaker . Making connections as shown in Figure 15. cable Input from any analog component (such as a VCR) connected to the GAME jack Preferred game ...
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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 . When the video...
... 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 . When the video...
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... July 24, 2002 Use the on . If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on -screen menus in your TV should not be different). Refer... to your TV to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV owner's guide for detailed instructions. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the...
... July 24, 2002 Use the on . If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on -screen menus in your TV should not be different). Refer... to your TV to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV owner's guide for detailed instructions. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the...
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... selected source (which may vary noticeably from one component to point the remote control directly at the Interface module when you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it , to that source. Refer to the owner's guide that came with it cannot turn the system off . This turns on the... FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • To change your system on or off , use of the three source ...
... selected source (which may vary noticeably from one component to point the remote control directly at the Interface module when you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it , to that source. Refer to the owner's guide that came with it cannot turn the system off . This turns on the... FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • To change your system on or off , use of the three source ...
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... Place the remote control face down , insert the new battery into any sprays near the speakers. CAUTION: Danger of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your system may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. ...Reference Taking care of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose...
... Place the remote control face down , insert the new battery into any sprays near the speakers. CAUTION: Danger of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your system may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. ...Reference Taking care of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose...
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... doesn't do any external components connected to the Interface module. DTS signals are not supported. • Make sure the Interface module and speaker cables are both the Dolby Digital output and the optical output are secure. • Reduce the output level from the outlet for details....one language. Sound but no obstructions. Press the remote control Mute button to be sure that language... Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are turned GAME optical input) on page 16. • Point the remote control at the Interface ...
... doesn't do any external components connected to the Interface module. DTS signals are not supported. • Make sure the Interface module and speaker cables are both the Dolby Digital output and the optical output are secure. • Reduce the output level from the outlet for details....one language. Sound but no obstructions. Press the remote control Mute button to be sure that language... Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are turned GAME optical input) on page 16. • Point the remote control at the Interface ...
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...a limited transferable warranty. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Bose also offers cable adapters, for use in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Technical information Power... registration card that came with the system. Reference Customer service For additional help in running speaker cable through walls, and longer speaker wire, as needed. For further information or to Bose. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Or, to call...
...a limited transferable warranty. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Bose also offers cable adapters, for use in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Technical information Power... registration card that came with the system. Reference Customer service For additional help in running speaker cable through walls, and longer speaker wire, as needed. For further information or to Bose. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Or, to call...