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The Bose® Acoustimass® -10 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM183644_01.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® -10 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM183644_01.pdf
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... name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass®-10 home theater speaker system. For your records The serial number is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of equipment. Introduction Thank you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with...
... name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass®-10 home theater speaker system. For your records The serial number is in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of equipment. Introduction Thank you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with...
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... to set your Pro-Logic receiver 11 Bass and treble adjustments 11 Set your Dolby AC-3 receiver correctly 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass-10 speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning the speakers 13 Warranty period ...13 Product Information Technical information 14 Accessories ...14 Bose® Corporation inside back cover Contents AM183644_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3
... to set your Pro-Logic receiver 11 Bass and treble adjustments 11 Set your Dolby AC-3 receiver correctly 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass-10 speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning the speakers 13 Warranty period ...13 Product Information Technical information 14 Accessories ...14 Bose® Corporation inside back cover Contents AM183644_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3
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... side of the picture go to the left or right front speakers. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of the action. Simply adjust your Acoustimass-10 speakers. At any point in the center of this guide and on... Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. • Do not detach the removable cables connected to the Acoustimass module. • If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not...
... side of the picture go to the left or right front speakers. You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of the action. Simply adjust your Acoustimass-10 speakers. At any point in the center of this guide and on... Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions. • Do not detach the removable cables connected to the Acoustimass module. • If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not...
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... a sound image wider than from directly behind. Setting Up Placing your Acoustimass®-10 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on page 14. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of different rooms. Your speakers come from both sides, rather than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere...
... a sound image wider than from directly behind. Setting Up Placing your Acoustimass®-10 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on page 14. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of different rooms. Your speakers come from both sides, rather than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere...
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...provide extra stability on surfaces such as you are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of the television in length and provide a great deal of the screen for your speakers The cables provided with black terminals. Left and right front cube...seem to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above the top of the TV is a third choice (position 3). • The speaker on top of your Acoustimass®-10 system vary in any way. • Keep it as close to ...
...provide extra stability on surfaces such as you are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of the television in length and provide a great deal of the screen for your speakers The cables provided with black terminals. Left and right front cube...seem to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for the center speaker. • Place the center cube speaker above the top of the TV is a third choice (position 3). • The speaker on top of your Acoustimass®-10 system vary in any way. • Keep it as close to ...
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...must be used as the television monitor. if it faces away it away. Figure 6 Acoustimass module position AM183644_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Setting Up Surround cube speakers The remaining two speakers with gray terminals are not directed at the viewers (positions 2 and 3). • The..., remove the cover by gently pulling it decreases the bass. After selecting a place for surround (rear) speaker placement 2 2 3 3 Acoustimass module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end of four rubber feet to 8 cm) from directly behind or under furniture, ...
...must be used as the television monitor. if it faces away it away. Figure 6 Acoustimass module position AM183644_01_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 Setting Up Surround cube speakers The remaining two speakers with gray terminals are not directed at the viewers (positions 2 and 3). • The..., remove the cover by gently pulling it decreases the bass. After selecting a place for surround (rear) speaker placement 2 2 3 3 Acoustimass module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end of four rubber feet to 8 cm) from directly behind or under furniture, ...
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...system. Do not use broken or frayed wiring, which may result in making any of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the outputs on the cube speakers and are embossed with five pairs of the supplied cables. The supplied cables are already made for in ...and RS. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer. 8 December 20, 2001 AM183644_01_V.pdf Call Bose® customer service for cables specifically designed for you in damage to comfortably reach the speakers (Figure 7). Not doing so may be separated or "unzipped" as much as you . Never use standard...
...system. Do not use broken or frayed wiring, which may result in making any of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the outputs on the cube speakers and are embossed with five pairs of the supplied cables. The supplied cables are already made for in ...and RS. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer. 8 December 20, 2001 AM183644_01_V.pdf Call Bose® customer service for cables specifically designed for you in damage to comfortably reach the speakers (Figure 7). Not doing so may be separated or "unzipped" as much as you . Never use standard...
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... jack. Connect each wire marked with five wire pairs to connect the Acoustimass module to your left of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure the gray connectors are firmly inserted into the...FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks. Black R connector to the SPEAKER OUTPUT labels on the right front speaker. 3. Match the wire labels to the R jack. b. Figure 8 Making cube speaker connections Connect the Acoustimass module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with three ...
... jack. Connect each wire marked with five wire pairs to connect the Acoustimass module to your left of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure the gray connectors are firmly inserted into the...FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks. Black R connector to the SPEAKER OUTPUT labels on the right front speaker. 3. Match the wire labels to the R jack. b. Figure 8 Making cube speaker connections Connect the Acoustimass module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with three ...
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...your receiver. Make sure all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). L C R Figure 9 Completed connections FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS L REAR R CENTER LS RS OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS L C R LS RS LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND ...10 December 20, 2001 AM183644_01_V.pdf Setting Up Check the connections Check all speakers are connected to the proper terminals according to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver in and turn it on. Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of Acoustimass...
...your receiver. Make sure all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to -). L C R Figure 9 Completed connections FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS L REAR R CENTER LS RS OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS L C R LS RS LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND ...10 December 20, 2001 AM183644_01_V.pdf Setting Up Check the connections Check all speakers are connected to the proper terminals according to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver in and turn it on. Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of Acoustimass...
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.... Turn the subwoofer OFF. An exception is on the brand and model of bass and treble. Using Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it does, follow these steps: • Press test tone ON at a... or heavy drapes can adjust these speakers may be silent for NORMAL surround sound Bass and treble adjustments Upholstered furniture, wall-to be set for periods of your receiver. Follow your Dolby AC-3 receiver correctly Your Acoustimass-10 speakers are using. Speaker Setting at the receiver or with...
.... Turn the subwoofer OFF. An exception is on the brand and model of bass and treble. Using Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it does, follow these steps: • Press test tone ON at a... or heavy drapes can adjust these speakers may be silent for NORMAL surround sound Bass and treble adjustments Upholstered furniture, wall-to be set for periods of your receiver. Follow your Dolby AC-3 receiver correctly Your Acoustimass-10 speakers are using. Speaker Setting at the receiver or with...
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... sound is distorted No bass Not enough or too much bass No stereo sound • Check the speaker connections. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to -). See the inside back cover of any external components connected to the receiver. •... receiver. Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass-10 speakers, turn off your Acoustimass-10 speakers must be connected to a HiFi Stereo VCR or Stereo television. If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for Bose customer service offices and...
... sound is distorted No bass Not enough or too much bass No stereo sound • Check the speaker connections. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to -). See the inside back cover of any external components connected to the receiver. •... receiver. Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers Troubleshooting If you still have a problem with your Acoustimass-10 speakers, turn off your Acoustimass-10 speakers must be connected to a HiFi Stereo VCR or Stereo television. If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for Bose customer service offices and...
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...Bose® Acoustimass-10 speakers are directly behind the grille cloth. you may vacuum the grilles carefully; Do not use solvents or chemicals. No other maintenance is located on the Acoustimass module; Please fill out the information section on or objects to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. Do not allow liquids to spill on your speakers. Bose...detach and mail the card to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles. Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers Cleaning the speakers Wipe the cube speakers using a damp cloth. Details of the coverage are...
...Bose® Acoustimass-10 speakers are directly behind the grille cloth. you may vacuum the grilles carefully; Do not use solvents or chemicals. No other maintenance is located on the Acoustimass module; Please fill out the information section on or objects to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. Do not allow liquids to spill on your speakers. Bose...detach and mail the card to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles. Maintaining Your Acoustimass®-10 Speakers Cleaning the speakers Wipe the cube speakers using a damp cloth. Details of the coverage are...
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... watts per front channel and 10 to 8 ohms Finish Cube speakers: Black or Arctic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker arrays: 6 1/4"H x 3"W x 4 3/4"D (16.0 cm x 7.6 cm x 12.2 cm) 2.1 lb (.9 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 22"W x 7 1/2"D (35.5 cm x 56 cm x 19.0 cm) 23 lb (10.5 kg) Packed system: 44 lb...
... watts per front channel and 10 to 8 ohms Finish Cube speakers: Black or Arctic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker arrays: 6 1/4"H x 3"W x 4 3/4"D (16.0 cm x 7.6 cm x 12.2 cm) 2.1 lb (.9 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 22"W x 7 1/2"D (35.5 cm x 56 cm x 19.0 cm) 23 lb (10.5 kg) Packed system: 44 lb...