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Where to find... •duction Your Acoustimass° speaker system Placement Where to put your Acoustimass system Connections How to connect your Acoustimass system Check connections Sound Adjustments Fitting the sound to your room Automatic system protection Maintenance How to clean your speakers Troubleshooting problems Warranty Technical information Optional accessories •°Corporation 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 inside back cover Contents Espariol 12 • Francais 22 3
Where to find... •duction Your Acoustimass° speaker system Placement Where to put your Acoustimass system Connections How to connect your Acoustimass system Check connections Sound Adjustments Fitting the sound to your room Automatic system protection Maintenance How to clean your speakers Troubleshooting problems Warranty Technical information Optional accessories •°Corporation 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 inside back cover Contents Espariol 12 • Francais 22 3
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... almost anywhere, unobtrusively. • Magnetic shielding lets you for choosing the AM-500m Acoustimass speaker system. Repack all the positioning and connecting instructions in their original cartons and call your authorized Bose dealer immediately. • Figure 1 Your AM-500 Acoustimass speaker system 4 Bose° designed this guide. To get the best results and most enjoyment from conventional...
... almost anywhere, unobtrusively. • Magnetic shielding lets you for choosing the AM-500m Acoustimass speaker system. Repack all the positioning and connecting instructions in their original cartons and call your authorized Bose dealer immediately. • Figure 1 Your AM-500 Acoustimass speaker system 4 Bose° designed this guide. To get the best results and most enjoyment from conventional...
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...wall. • To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the room, when possible. Note: Set cube speakers only on surfaces that fit your needs. Bose will provide these guidelines: • Place the module along a wall about 3 feet (1 m) apart. ers at least 2... almost anywhere in a corner, under a table, or behind a sofa. phere to put your oustimass° system se" designed your AM-500"' Acoustimass speakers for additional stability. For use rubber feet for flexible placement. For the best balance of the room, 6 to use with the connection panel...
...wall. • To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the room, when possible. Note: Set cube speakers only on surfaces that fit your needs. Bose will provide these guidelines: • Place the module along a wall about 3 feet (1 m) apart. ers at least 2... almost anywhere in a corner, under a table, or behind a sofa. phere to put your oustimass° system se" designed your AM-500"' Acoustimass speakers for additional stability. For use rubber feet for flexible placement. For the best balance of the room, 6 to use with the connection panel...
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... 2 to connect the left speaker terminal on the Acoustimass' bass module (Figure 5). -saassss- The wire with similar or thicker cable. Release the tab to unplug all components before making any connections. Note: If you need longer speaker cables, lengthen them with a red band is always negative (-). AM-500' ACOUSTINIASS" SPEAKER SYSTEM 2. INPUTS In IV Aki...
... 2 to connect the left speaker terminal on the Acoustimass' bass module (Figure 5). -saassss- The wire with similar or thicker cable. Release the tab to unplug all components before making any connections. Note: If you need longer speaker cables, lengthen them with a red band is always negative (-). AM-500' ACOUSTINIASS" SPEAKER SYSTEM 2. INPUTS In IV Aki...
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... negative to the bass module (Figure 6). u'!"1-:., 0-01 L . Incorrect wiring decreases bass output and could damage the speakers. Exposed wires should not brush against each other. a a ...- .t.-.,...., C-•' , ,. • M. ' 4IIIINPV A. . . .... -0L . Right Cube Speaker O O O O O O O • Bass Module JOSE" AM-500' Ar lSTILIASS' sn..4Ken SYSTEM an1. . Left Cube Speake O O O O O 0 nr OF O Figure 6 Completed connections 'II...
... negative to the bass module (Figure 6). u'!"1-:., 0-01 L . Incorrect wiring decreases bass output and could damage the speakers. Exposed wires should not brush against each other. a a ...- .t.-.,...., C-•' , ,. • M. ' 4IIIINPV A. . . .... -0L . Right Cube Speaker O O O O O O O • Bass Module JOSE" AM-500' Ar lSTILIASS' sn..4Ken SYSTEM an1. . Left Cube Speake O O O O O 0 nr OF O Figure 6 Completed connections 'II...
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...it. You may be appropriate for the results you may wish to adjust the balance of the speaker slightly inward will help you adapt your AM-500'm Acoustimass° speaker system to your listening room. Bose does not recommend setting the volume at or above this damage. Or move the bass module ...closer to a wall or corner to increase bass, or closer to the center of reflected and direct sound. The Bose' built-in volume...
...it. You may be appropriate for the results you may wish to adjust the balance of the speaker slightly inward will help you adapt your AM-500'm Acoustimass° speaker system to your listening room. Bose does not recommend setting the volume at or above this damage. Or move the bass module ...closer to a wall or corner to increase bass, or closer to the center of reflected and direct sound. The Bose' built-in volume...
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...on the music source. Contact your Bose' dealer to arrange for further suggestions. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the solutions below: Problem Possible cause How to find out The speakers don't play or sounds distorted ... one of your music source. libw to clean your speakers inets • Wipe with your AM-500'm Acoustimassr speaker system, turn off the music source and I A cube speaker doesn't play or sound distorted Connections Music source I onnect the speakers. Grilles • If necessary, vacuum carefully. The ...
...on the music source. Contact your Bose' dealer to arrange for further suggestions. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the solutions below: Problem Possible cause How to find out The speakers don't play or sounds distorted ... one of your music source. libw to clean your speakers inets • Wipe with your AM-500'm Acoustimassr speaker system, turn off the music source and I A cube speaker doesn't play or sound distorted Connections Music source I onnect the speakers. Grilles • If necessary, vacuum carefully. The ...
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... card, address it, detach and mail to Bose. FS-5 (black) To use the floor stands, you will need to 200 watts per channel, 4 to8 ohms Finish • Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant slate vinyl veneer • Cube speakers: Slate polymer finish Size • Acoustimass module: 7'/2"H x 14"W x 19"D (19...brackets - UB-5 (black) • Floor stands - For telephone numbers and addresses, see the listing on your speakers. Warranty The Bose` AM-500w Acoustimass' speaker system is available free of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with the Part Number 148090, ...
... card, address it, detach and mail to Bose. FS-5 (black) To use the floor stands, you will need to 200 watts per channel, 4 to8 ohms Finish • Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant slate vinyl veneer • Cube speakers: Slate polymer finish Size • Acoustimass module: 7'/2"H x 14"W x 19"D (19...brackets - UB-5 (black) • Floor stands - For telephone numbers and addresses, see the listing on your speakers. Warranty The Bose` AM-500w Acoustimass' speaker system is available free of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with the Part Number 148090, ...