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...64257;cient magnitude to rain or moisture. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of its advanced features. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is to read and follow this owner's guide. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. Please read...;ed, distributed or otherwise used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of Bose Corporation. 2 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Safety Information The Interface module is a registered trademark of the Canadian Interference-Causing...
...64257;cient magnitude to rain or moisture. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of its advanced features. Bose FreeStyle speaker system is to read and follow this owner's guide. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. Please read...;ed, distributed or otherwise used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Save your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of Bose Corporation. 2 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Safety Information The Interface module is a registered trademark of the Canadian Interference-Causing...
Owner's guide
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...to the input labeled VIDEO 13 Make the power connection after all the others 13 Turning off the internal speakers in your TV 14 Operation 15 Using the system 15 Using the mute button 15 Using the source ... 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 ...
...to the input labeled VIDEO 13 Make the power connection after all the others 13 Turning off the internal speakers in your TV 14 Operation 15 Using the system 15 Using the mute button 15 Using the source ... 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 ...
Owner's guide
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...; July 24, 2002 In fact, it provides much of the performance of Dolby Laboratories. Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for purchasing a Bose® FreeStyle® speaker system, which delivers the superior acoustic performance needed to -use, aim-and-press infrared (IR) remote control • Interface...
...; July 24, 2002 In fact, it provides much of the performance of Dolby Laboratories. Using Dolby* Digital® and Bose VideoStage® signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for purchasing a Bose® FreeStyle® speaker system, which delivers the superior acoustic performance needed to -use, aim-and-press infrared (IR) remote control • Interface...
Owner's guide
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... Note: Now is a good time to use it. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. For contact information...on the rear of the Acoustimass® module. 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 System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the ...
... Note: Now is a good time to use it. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. For contact information...on the rear of the Acoustimass® module. 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 System Setup Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the ...
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...Interface module placement Left Right Interface module Note: Peel off the speaker system. Supplied attachment strips make the module easy to attach in mind that the cables of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to choose locations and ...positions for the speakers and the Interface module. While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best ...
...Interface module placement Left Right Interface module Note: Peel off the speaker system. Supplied attachment strips make the module easy to attach in mind that the cables of other components, like your FreeStyle® speakers and Interface module Use the following guidelines to choose locations and ...positions for the speakers and the Interface module. While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best ...
Owner's guide
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...or away from Bose Customer Service. Positioning these speakers farther back in the product carton. 7 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Vibration can also be sure to attach the small rubber feet to move, particularly on page 18. Angling one or both speakers. In that your FreeStyle system is designed ...to deliver. • Be sure to sit only on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands.
...or away from Bose Customer Service. Positioning these speakers farther back in the product carton. 7 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 Vibration can also be sure to attach the small rubber feet to move, particularly on page 18. Angling one or both speakers. In that your FreeStyle system is designed ...to deliver. • Be sure to sit only on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands.
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...least 3 feet (1 meter) of space between the two speakers. • Place the speakers no more than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the Interface module • at approximately the same height. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your choice is : •...a flat wall or in a location that is designed to be placed under a table, behind furniture, for ventilation from the speakers without being detected. You may vary this system. Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module is convenient (under or...
...least 3 feet (1 meter) of space between the two speakers. • Place the speakers no more than 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the Interface module • at approximately the same height. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of your choice is : •...a flat wall or in a location that is designed to be placed under a table, behind furniture, for ventilation from the speakers without being detected. You may vary this system. Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module is convenient (under or...
Owner's guide
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... wall to decrease bass or toward the wall to increase bass (maintain at least 3 inches from scratches. Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you plug in circuitry. MUSIC CENTER AC INPUT Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage CAUTION: Do...
... wall to decrease bass or toward the wall to increase bass (maintain at least 3 inches from scratches. Enjoying the freedom this system allows When the speakers, Acoustimass module, and Interface module are placed as directed, you plug in circuitry. MUSIC CENTER AC INPUT Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage CAUTION: Do...
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LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it) and the RIGHT connector into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). System Setup Making system connections Labeled jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the custom cables supplied with an input ..., grasp the two connectors and pull the cable apart as much as you need it , refer to the Interface module. To contact Bose to reach each speaker. 3. CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into the jack labeled with the system ensure a fast and easy hookup. Firmly tighten the two screws on...
LEFT or RIGHT is available from Bose, if you face it) and the RIGHT connector into the SPEAKERS connector (Figure 9). System Setup Making system connections Labeled jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the custom cables supplied with an input ..., grasp the two connectors and pull the cable apart as much as you need it , refer to the Interface module. To contact Bose to reach each speaker. 3. CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into the jack labeled with the system ensure a fast and easy hookup. Firmly tighten the two screws on...
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... Acoustimass® 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 VIDEO ... performance from your game console (which may or may not include the required optical cable). To contact Bose, refer to the VIDEO source L & R inputs on the Interface module. Designed to connect the ...on page 12. System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use a coaxial converter. Or, use this analog...
... Acoustimass® 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 VIDEO ... performance from your game console (which may or may not include the required optical cable). To contact Bose, refer to the VIDEO source L & R inputs on the Interface module. Designed to connect the ...on page 12. System Setup Connecting sources After all of the FreeStyle® system parts are connected (Figure 12), use a coaxial converter. Or, use this analog...
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... most efficient way for help in setting the TV properly. This still allows you to connect it for the proper video input. Speaker . Just be sure to connect the video output from a wide range of audio/video equipment. Instead, you choose not to the GAME ...Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound reproduction - a big feature on many of today's latest game titles - Use a digital coaxial cable 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...
... most efficient way for help in setting the TV properly. This still allows you to connect it for the proper video input. Speaker . Just be sure to connect the video output from a wide range of audio/video equipment. Instead, you choose not to the GAME ...Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound reproduction - a big feature on many of today's latest game titles - Use a digital coaxial cable 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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... 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 . If it is...
... 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 . If it is...
Owner's guide
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... (the exact on the back panel of the module (Figure 17). Refer to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV should not be different). System Setup Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch on -...screen message may be on. 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...
... (the exact on the back panel of the module (Figure 17). Refer to TV sound through your FreeStyle® speaker system, the speakers in your TV should not be different). System Setup Figure 17 Power switch on the back of the module Turn on the power switch on -...screen message may be on. 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...
Owner's guide
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... and plays the component connected to turn your FreeStyle® system is now ready for the source you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it , to that input. 15 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 This turns on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the owner's... guide that source. Press the button once to mute the speakers and again to immediately silence the speakers. Refer to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • ...
... and plays the component connected to turn your FreeStyle® system is now ready for the source you will hear through the FreeStyle speakers, it , to that input. 15 AM267190_00_V_pdf • July 24, 2002 This turns on the FreeStyle speakers and plays the source connected to the owner's... guide that source. Press the button once to mute the speakers and again to immediately silence the speakers. Refer to the Game, AUX, or Video input. • ...
Owner's guide
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...the correct type and model number. Replace only with a battery of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your system may include cleaning the speaker enclosures and replacing the remote control battery. Using your speakers with the system. 3. Figure 19 Locating the tab-type safety lock ...hold, as shown. Do not use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. Cleaning the speakers • Clean the surface of used battery properly. Do not ...
...the correct type and model number. Replace only with a battery of your FreeStyle® speaker system Caring for your system may include cleaning the speaker enclosures and replacing the remote control battery. Using your speakers with the system. 3. Figure 19 Locating the tab-type safety lock ...hold, as shown. Do not use any openings. • The speaker grilles require no special care, although you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact Bose® Customer Service. Cleaning the speakers • Clean the surface of used battery properly. Do not ...
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... • July 24, 2002 Remote control is inconsistent or does not work • Check the battery to be sure that language... two speakers This situation occurs only when you select a digital source and that source material is installed properly. to both firmly seated in more ... to toggle from both the Dolby Digital output and the optical output are turned GAME optical input) on the Acoustimass module. • Check speaker connections. • Check the connections of which are • Press the source button one or more than one language. to your source ...
... • July 24, 2002 Remote control is inconsistent or does not work • Check the battery to be sure that language... two speakers This situation occurs only when you select a digital source and that source material is installed properly. to both firmly seated in more ... to toggle from both the Dolby Digital output and the optical output are turned GAME optical input) on the Acoustimass module. • Check speaker connections. • Check the connections of which are • Press the source button one or more than one language. to your source ...
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... order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to the address sheet included in the carton. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to Bose. Warranty The FreeStyle® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. For further information or to...
... order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Accessories The FreeStyle shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to the address sheet included in the carton. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to Bose. Warranty The FreeStyle® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. For further information or to...