Owner's guide
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The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker Systems August 13 , 2002 AM264924_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker Systems August 13 , 2002 AM264924_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation
Owner's guide
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... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide Please take the time to constitute a risk of the Acoustimass module. Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of Dolby Laboratories. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS...
... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). All rights reserved. 2 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide Please take the time to constitute a risk of the Acoustimass module. Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of Dolby Laboratories. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS...
Owner's guide
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... speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections 12 Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 12 Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system 12 Using your system 13 For realistic home theater sound 13 Adjusting the LFE level 13 Adjusting the bass/room compensation level 13 Setting your digital surround sound...
... speaker arrays 7 Rear cube speaker arrays 7 Powered Acoustimass® module 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 8 Connecting rear cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver 10 Checking the connections 12 Connecting the Acoustimass module to power 12 Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system 12 Using your system 13 For realistic home theater sound 13 Adjusting the LFE level 13 Adjusting the bass/room compensation level 13 Setting your digital surround sound...
Owner's guide
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... phone numbers enclosed with home theater receivers. Or, to enjoy lifelike home performances from the carton. 4. Repack everything in the center of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Carefully unpack the carton contents (Figure 1): 1. At any DC-to the rear cube speaker arrays. Your system is compatible with your choice of the action because sounds and special effects are directed...
... phone numbers enclosed with home theater receivers. Or, to enjoy lifelike home performances from the carton. 4. Repack everything in the center of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Carefully unpack the carton contents (Figure 1): 1. At any DC-to the rear cube speaker arrays. Your system is compatible with your choice of the action because sounds and special effects are directed...
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... the cube speaker arrays can be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. See "Upgrading your system. See "Accessories" on page 12. 5 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Proper mounting will ensure optimum performance and safety from your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. Figure 1 Carton contents Setting Up 20-ft (6.1m) system input cable Powered Acoustimass®...
... the cube speaker arrays can be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. See "Upgrading your system. See "Accessories" on page 12. 5 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Proper mounting will ensure optimum performance and safety from your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on page 17. Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. Figure 1 Carton contents Setting Up 20-ft (6.1m) system input cable Powered Acoustimass®...
Owner's guide
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... rubber feet (part number 178321-04), free of your screen. Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II (26'--51m5)' CR RR L LR (0.26'm+ +) For Acoustimass 16 (62'--51m5)' CR L LR RR CR (0.26'm+ +) Figure 3 Sound patterns CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within the picture. • Place the front center cube speaker array above...
... rubber feet (part number 178321-04), free of your screen. Setting Up Figure 2 Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass® 15 Series II (26'--51m5)' CR RR L LR (0.26'm+ +) For Acoustimass 16 (62'--51m5)' CR L LR RR CR (0.26'm+ +) Figure 3 Sound patterns CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from within the picture. • Place the front center cube speaker array above...
Owner's guide
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... TV set. Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that seems natural to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it increases the bass; CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the action. Rear cube speaker arrays The rear, or surround cube speaker arrays add discrete sounds...
... TV set. Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that seems natural to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it increases the bass; CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the action. Rear cube speaker arrays The rear, or surround cube speaker arrays add discrete sounds...
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... Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The supplied cables are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Connecting front cube speaker arrays to a receiver output. Front speaker cables have two wires. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Setting Up Connecting...
... Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to the Acoustimass module 8 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 The supplied cables are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Connecting front cube speaker arrays to a receiver output. Front speaker cables have two wires. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Setting Up Connecting...
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...). 3. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II system may be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass module. 9 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Rear speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end with a 50-foot (15m) speaker cable (Figure 5). Plug the other ends of the cables have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), connect the wire pair marked CENTER REAR to the...
...). 3. Note: The Acoustimass 15 Series II system may be upgraded by adding a center rear cube speaker array. Press the terminal tab on the Acoustimass module. 9 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Rear speaker cables have orange RCA connectors at one end with a 50-foot (15m) speaker cable (Figure 5). Plug the other ends of the cables have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), connect the wire pair marked CENTER REAR to the...
Owner's guide
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... multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the input jack on the other end of the cable may result in place. 3. Not doing so may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to your system. Connect each wire connects to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. If your receiver has no LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack, leave the plug cover in damage to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. Setting...
... multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the input jack on the other end of the cable may result in place. 3. Not doing so may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to your system. Connect each wire connects to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. If your receiver has no LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack, leave the plug cover in damage to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. Setting...
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Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to receiver connections Thumbscrews Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER Note: The center surround connection is used only when a center rear speaker is installed.
Audio Output Left Center Right Rear Rear Rear Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections. 11 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 R L CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT Note: Cables may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to receiver connections Thumbscrews Setting Up FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER Note: The center surround connection is used only when a center rear speaker is installed.
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... numbers enclosed with 6.1 or 6 channel surround sound. Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to their position in and turn on and off automatically as it on all electronics equipment. A quality suppressor can be purchased at an electronics store. Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system can eliminate the vast majority of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains) receptacle. Setting Up Checking the connections...
... numbers enclosed with 6.1 or 6 channel surround sound. Your Acoustimass speaker system will need to their position in and turn on and off automatically as it on all electronics equipment. A quality suppressor can be purchased at an electronics store. Upgrading your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system Your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system can eliminate the vast majority of the powered Acoustimass module into an AC (mains) receptacle. Setting Up Checking the connections...
Owner's guide
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... "test tones" feature in the receiver's digital display menu. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass reproduction for a majority of the cube speakers. The LFE, or subwoofer, is not recommended. Sustained listening at high volume levels to the cube speaker channels. Use it to increase the bass level of these levels is set to LARGE in your digital surround sound receiver...
... "test tones" feature in the receiver's digital display menu. Setting your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or overload. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass reproduction for a majority of the cube speakers. The LFE, or subwoofer, is not recommended. Sustained listening at high volume levels to the cube speaker channels. Use it to increase the bass level of these levels is set to LARGE in your digital surround sound receiver...
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... owner's guide that you play a DVD disc, be sure that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). OR DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that came with your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the...
... owner's guide that you play a DVD disc, be sure that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). OR DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) DIGITAL PLAY IN IN (OPTICAL) PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog surround sound (non-digital) applications, we recommend that came with your surround receiver. Instructions for testing and adjusting the...
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... the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in. • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of fices and phone numbers enclosed in and the receiver is turned on your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is correct. Customer service For additional help in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level...
... the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in. • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of fices and phone numbers enclosed in and the receiver is turned on your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is correct. Customer service For additional help in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 To contact Bose directly, refer to decrease bass. • Adjust the LFE Level...
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... textured finish Speaker driver complement Cube speaker arrays: two 2.50-inch (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speakers Powered Acoustimass module: Three 5.25-inch (13 cm) woofers Speaker size/weight Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) / 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Acoustimass module: 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) / 45 lb (20.3 kg) Acoustimass module power rating Connectivity Packed system weight Acoustimass 15 Series II Acoustimass 16 USA/Canada: USA...
... textured finish Speaker driver complement Cube speaker arrays: two 2.50-inch (6.35 cm) TwiddlerTM speakers Powered Acoustimass module: Three 5.25-inch (13 cm) woofers Speaker size/weight Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) / 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Acoustimass module: 16.3"H x 8.1"W x 29.1"D (41.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 73.9 cm) / 45 lb (20.3 kg) Acoustimass module power rating Connectivity Packed system weight Acoustimass 15 Series II Acoustimass 16 USA/Canada: USA...
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...stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) • Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) • Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty ... came with existing wiring: PN267139-001 (black) PN267139-002 (white) • Module 20 ft (6.1m) input extension cable: PN267140-001 (black) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by...
...stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) • Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) • Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty ... came with existing wiring: PN267139-001 (black) PN267139-002 (white) • Module 20 ft (6.1m) input extension cable: PN267140-001 (black) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by...
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©2002 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264924 AM Rev.00 JN20951 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002
©2002 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264924 AM Rev.00 JN20951 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002
Quick setup guide
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... Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 AcoHusotmimeaTssh-e6ater Speaker System 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Right Rear Acoustimass 15 Series II System Acoustimass 16 System ? bose.com (26'--51m5)' C RR R L LR (0.26'm+ +) 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER...
... Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung • Guía rápida de instalación • Noticede montage Guida di installazione rapida • Snelle opstellingsgids • Vägledning för snabb montering 1 2 3 AcoHusotmimeaTssh-e6ater Speaker System 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio Input Left Center Right Front Front Front Right Rear Acoustimass 15 Series II System Acoustimass 16 System ? bose.com (26'--51m5)' C RR R L LR (0.26'm+ +) 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER...