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..., modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. No part of this owner's guide. For your speaker system. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your system properly and enjoy all of electric shock. It will help you set up and operate your sales receipt and warranty card together with your records The system serial number is located on the...
..., modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. No part of this owner's guide. For your speaker system. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your system properly and enjoy all of electric shock. It will help you set up and operate your sales receipt and warranty card together with your records The system serial number is located on the...
Owner's guide
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... realistic home theater sound 5 Front left and right speakers 6 Center speaker 6 Rear speakers 6 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Making the connections 7 Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 9 Checking the connections 10 USING YOUR SYSTEM 11 Getting the most from your home theater speakers 11 Adjusting the bass/room compensation 11 Adjusting the LFE level 11 Setting your digital surround sound receiver 12 Receiving a digital audio signal 12 Setting your analog surround sound receiver...
... realistic home theater sound 5 Front left and right speakers 6 Center speaker 6 Rear speakers 6 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Making the connections 7 Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 9 Checking the connections 10 USING YOUR SYSTEM 11 Getting the most from your home theater speakers 11 Adjusting the bass/room compensation 11 Adjusting the LFE level 11 Setting your digital surround sound receiver 12 Receiving a digital audio signal 12 Setting your analog surround sound receiver...
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... your choice of multi-channel digital programming for front module center cube speaker Three 20-ft (6.1 m) front speaker cables With Acoustimass 6 system Five cube speakers With Acoustimass 10 system Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables Four cube speaker arrays Center front speaker Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables U.S./Canada Power cord (1) Europe U.K./Singapore Australia Now is a good time to record the serial number of these speakers out of...
... your choice of multi-channel digital programming for front module center cube speaker Three 20-ft (6.1 m) front speaker cables With Acoustimass 6 system Five cube speakers With Acoustimass 10 system Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables Four cube speaker arrays Center front speaker Two 50-ft (15.2 m) rear speaker cables U.S./Canada Power cord (1) Europe U.K./Singapore Australia Now is a good time to record the serial number of these speakers out of...
Owner's guide
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... d) Acoustimass 6 Series III system c. d. 5 The other cube array speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture. • Select a stable and level surface for your home theater setup. Use the examples below as the basis, but not the rule, for each of the small speakers. Note: You may order additional rubber feet, free of the small speakers are identical...
... d) Acoustimass 6 Series III system c. d. 5 The other cube array speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture. • Select a stable and level surface for your home theater setup. Use the examples below as the basis, but not the rule, for each of the small speakers. Note: You may order additional rubber feet, free of the small speakers are identical...
Owner's guide
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... together on the bottom. Rear speakers While the rear (surround) speakers may deliver some dialogue, they can deliver sound on both sides of the viewer, rather than the screen that expand the visual image. They help bring the viewer into the center of the speaker. Do NOT rest the ...if possible, for these is to create a sound image wider than from directly behind the listener or reflect the sound off the rear wall (see Figure 2 on page 5). 6 SETTING UP Français Español English Front left and right rear speakers so they serve primarily to give the most accurate...
... together on the bottom. Rear speakers While the rear (surround) speakers may deliver some dialogue, they can deliver sound on both sides of the viewer, rather than the screen that expand the visual image. They help bring the viewer into the center of the speaker. Do NOT rest the ...if possible, for these is to create a sound image wider than from directly behind the listener or reflect the sound off the rear wall (see Figure 2 on page 5). 6 SETTING UP Français Español English Front left and right rear speakers so they serve primarily to give the most accurate...
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... can result in the bass-frequency output from this module. Preferred Alternate Front opening toward a wall; Use the supplied 20-ft (6.1 m) speaker cables for your Acoustimass module SETTING UP Powered Acoustimass® module Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it difficult to locate the source of the room as follows! (Figure 5 on the module. turn the front opening Ventilation grille Making the connections Only the Acoustimass module...
... can result in the bass-frequency output from this module. Preferred Alternate Front opening toward a wall; Use the supplied 20-ft (6.1 m) speaker cables for your Acoustimass module SETTING UP Powered Acoustimass® module Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it difficult to locate the source of the room as follows! (Figure 5 on the module. turn the front opening Ventilation grille Making the connections Only the Acoustimass module...
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...: • RR goes into the jack labeled Right Rear. • LR goes into the jack labeled Left Rear. 3. Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the rear of the small speakers to your room (Figure 5). Insert them into the other end of each red-collared wire that matches it to the proper speaker: Figure 5 Completing connections of your Acoustimass® module...
...: • RR goes into the jack labeled Right Rear. • LR goes into the jack labeled Left Rear. 3. Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the rear of the small speakers to your room (Figure 5). Insert them into the other end of each red-collared wire that matches it to the proper speaker: Figure 5 Completing connections of your Acoustimass® module...
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... system input cable, multiple wire pairs "unzip" for use ONLY with a receiver that end is 20 feet (6.1 m) long and connects to your receiver, insert the RCA plug marked LFE on the system input cable into the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack on your surround receiver. A red collar marks a wire as positive (+) wire. The single RCA connector at that handles ! Insert the multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the Audio Input jack...
... system input cable, multiple wire pairs "unzip" for use ONLY with a receiver that end is 20 feet (6.1 m) long and connects to your receiver, insert the RCA plug marked LFE on the system input cable into the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack on your surround receiver. A red collar marks a wire as positive (+) wire. The single RCA connector at that handles ! Insert the multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the Audio Input jack...
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... module output. • Correct any system. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any wiring problems before you plug in your surround receiver with the proper polarity (+ to - SETTING UP Figure 8 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Thumbscrews Acoustimass® module Français Español English Home theater receivers LFE connector with cover removed Checking the connections Before plugging...
... module output. • Correct any system. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any wiring problems before you plug in your surround receiver with the proper polarity (+ to - SETTING UP Figure 8 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Thumbscrews Acoustimass® module Français Español English Home theater receivers LFE connector with cover removed Checking the connections Before plugging...
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... factory is meant for use and ! You may exceed safe levels. Adjusting the LFE level The LFE level control (shown above ) clockwise to reduce output, which slightly decreases the volume. surround receiver. 11 You can adjust the relative level of the low-frequency effects from your home theater speakers With system connections completed and the module plugged in protections that...
... factory is meant for use and ! You may exceed safe levels. Adjusting the LFE level The LFE level control (shown above ) clockwise to reduce output, which slightly decreases the volume. surround receiver. 11 You can adjust the relative level of the low-frequency effects from your home theater speakers With system connections completed and the module plugged in protections that...
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... the owner's guide that you need a digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver (Figure 10). 1. For instructions on your receiver provides it, the LFE or Subwoofer option setting should be ON and the crossover value at the lowest number possible, which is typically 80 Hz. Use either the Optical or Coaxial input (not both Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog (non-digital) surround sound applications...
... the owner's guide that you need a digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver (Figure 10). 1. For instructions on your receiver provides it, the LFE or Subwoofer option setting should be ON and the crossover value at the lowest number possible, which is typically 80 Hz. Use either the Optical or Coaxial input (not both Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog (non-digital) surround sound applications...
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...-Fi VCR, stereo TV, laserdisc, or DVD player, or other surround sound source. • If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode on your receiver, make sure surround sound is turned on your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is processing a signal from a wall or corner to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE level or Room Compensation control. To contact Bose directly, refer to...
...-Fi VCR, stereo TV, laserdisc, or DVD player, or other surround sound source. • If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode on your receiver, make sure surround sound is turned on your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is processing a signal from a wall or corner to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE level or Room Compensation control. To contact Bose directly, refer to...
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...; Speaker wire adapter kit for use between the Acoustimass module and the receiver. 14 Please note that came with in solving problems, contact the Bose® Customer Service office ! Accessories Bose offers the following accessories in colors to match and add to your authorized Bose dealer. Français Español English REFERENCE Customer service For additional help in -wall wiring from...
...; Speaker wire adapter kit for use between the Acoustimass module and the receiver. 14 Please note that came with in solving problems, contact the Bose® Customer Service office ! Accessories Bose offers the following accessories in colors to match and add to your authorized Bose dealer. Français Español English REFERENCE Customer service For additional help in -wall wiring from...
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...ñol Français REFERENCE Technical information Speaker driver complement Acoustimass® 10 system: • Cube speaker arrays and center front speaker: Two 2.5" (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speakers • Powered Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13 cm) woofers Acoustimass 6 system: • Cube speakers: One 2.5" (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speaker • Powered Acoustimass module: One 5.25" (13 cm) woofers System power rating Acoustimass 10 system: Canada...
...ñol Français REFERENCE Technical information Speaker driver complement Acoustimass® 10 system: • Cube speaker arrays and center front speaker: Two 2.5" (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speakers • Powered Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13 cm) woofers Acoustimass 6 system: • Cube speakers: One 2.5" (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speaker • Powered Acoustimass module: One 5.25" (13 cm) woofers System power rating Acoustimass 10 system: Canada...
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©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM294330 Rev.03
©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM294330 Rev.03