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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... point within the system enclosure that may be placed on the bottom of the Acoustimass module. For your speaker system. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for ..., should be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. These CAUTION marks may be located on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture....
... point within the system enclosure that may be placed on the bottom of the Acoustimass module. For your speaker system. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this owner's guide. ©2002 Bose Corporation. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for ..., should be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. These CAUTION marks may be located on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture....
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...your analog surround sound receiver 14 Reference 15 Troubleshooting 15 Customer service 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00...
...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...your analog surround sound receiver 14 Reference 15 Troubleshooting 15 Customer service 15 Cleaning the speakers 16 Technical information 16 Warranty period 17 Accessories 17 3 AM264924_00...
Owner's guide
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... you begin We appreciate your warranty card. At any DC-to record the serial number of these speakers out of the reach of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Bose Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances from one, a few, or all channels and sends appropriate...
... you begin We appreciate your warranty card. At any DC-to record the serial number of these speakers out of the reach of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. Bose Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances from one, a few, or all channels and sends appropriate...
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... for front center cube speaker array With Acoustimass 15 Series II system With Acoustimass 16 system Five cube speaker arrays Six cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Three 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK/Singapore Australia Placing your speakers to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets...
... for front center cube speaker array With Acoustimass 15 Series II system With Acoustimass 16 system Five cube speaker arrays Six cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Three 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables USA/Canada Power cord (1) Europe UK/Singapore Australia Placing your speakers to create room-filling sound patterns (Figure 3). • Bose® wall brackets...
Owner's guide
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For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on top of phone numbers included with your television. Vibration can cause them to move, particularly on top of four ... television in any way. • Keep the front cube speaker array as close to the vertical center of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. If below , or on your TV set of your cube speaker arrays. If you are placing the center cube speaker array on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly...
For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on top of phone numbers included with your television. Vibration can cause them to move, particularly on top of four ... television in any way. • Keep the front cube speaker array as close to the vertical center of charge, by contacting Bose® Customer Service. If below , or on your TV set of your cube speaker arrays. If you are placing the center cube speaker array on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly...
Owner's guide
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Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of time. 7 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, ... the module horizontally, or on either side of pure bass sound is difficult to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it so that seems natural to play at the same end of the room as the television monitor. • You...
Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of time. 7 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, ... the module horizontally, or on either side of pure bass sound is difficult to locate, so you have a center rear cube speaker array (Acoustimass 16 system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II system), place it so that seems natural to play at the same end of the room as the television monitor. • You...
Owner's guide
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...not intended for in electrical shock or damage to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). Figure 5 Cube speaker array connections to a receiver output. Audio Output Left ... or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. Front speaker cables have two wires. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to an Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer...
...not intended for in electrical shock or damage to your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the + wire are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, or CENTER. Connecting front cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). Figure 5 Cube speaker array connections to a receiver output. Audio Output Left ... or frayed wiring, which can result in -wall installation. Front speaker cables have two wires. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to an Acoustimass 15 Series II system. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer...
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..., RIGHT FRONT, and LEFT FRONT blue RCA jacks, respectively, on the Acoustimass® module. See "Upgrading your right as you 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 right of the... REAR, and CENTER REAR orange RCA jacks, respectively, on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the back of the cube speaker array. Press the terminal tab on page 12. 4. If you face it). 3. Rear speaker cables have two wires. Release the tab to match the correct ...
..., RIGHT FRONT, and LEFT FRONT blue RCA jacks, respectively, on the Acoustimass® module. See "Upgrading your right as you 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 right of the... REAR, and CENTER REAR orange RCA jacks, respectively, on your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the back of the cube speaker array. Press the terminal tab on page 12. 4. If you face it). 3. Rear speaker cables have two wires. Release the tab to match the correct ...
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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.
Owner's guide
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.... To purchase the 6.1 upgrade kit, contact your system. Setting Up Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and from 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. See the list of Bose of your room.
.... To purchase the 6.1 upgrade kit, contact your system. Setting Up Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and from 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. See the list of Bose of your room.
Owner's guide
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... level This feature will allow you to fine-tune your selected location. Setting your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the Acoustimass module to the cube speaker channels. Use it to the lowest number possible, typically 80 Hz. The LFE, or ...safe levels. Sustained listening at high volume levels to Acoustimass 16 systems or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II systems. For upgrade information, see "Upgrading your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or...
... level This feature will allow you to fine-tune your selected location. Setting your Acoustimass 15 Series II speaker system" on the Acoustimass module to the cube speaker channels. Use it to the lowest number possible, typically 80 Hz. The LFE, or ...safe levels. Sustained listening at high volume levels to Acoustimass 16 systems or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series II systems. For upgrade information, see "Upgrading your digital surround sound receiver Your Acoustimass 16 or Acoustimass 15 Series II speakers are fully compatible with the output from electrical stress or...
Owner's guide
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... your DVD player. 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 you play a DVD ...that came with your surround receiver. Follow your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 For additional setup and operating information, please refer to the digital audio input on...
... your DVD player. 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 you play a DVD ...that came with your surround receiver. Follow your receiver owner's guide for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of each speaker. 14 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 For additional setup and operating information, please refer to the digital audio input on...
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...enclosed in . • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is not damaged. • Reduce the volume of external ... all AC wall outlet and that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 See the list of service of fices and phone numbers enclosed in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Reference Troubleshooting If you have a...
...enclosed in . • For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your receiver. • Be sure the audio source selected is not damaged. • Reduce the volume of external ... all AC wall outlet and that the powered Acoustimass module is plugged in the shipping carton. 15 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 See the list of service of fices and phone numbers enclosed in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Reference Troubleshooting If you have a...
Owner's guide
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...: 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/Canada: 100...
...: 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/Canada: 100...
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Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Accessories • Table stands: UTS-20B (black), UTS-20W (white) • Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (...) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker array cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to...
Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Accessories • Table stands: UTS-20B (black), UTS-20W (white) • Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (...) PN267140-002 (white) 17 AM264924_00 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002 Details of the warranty are provided on the card and mail it to -cube speaker array cable adapter for use with existing wiring: PN267138-001 (black) PN267138-002 (white) • Module-to...
Quick setup guide
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... Front Front (62'--51m5)' C R L LR (0.26'm+ +) RR CR 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 10 11 12 6 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264926 AM Rev. 02 JN21004 Acoustimass®15 Series II Acoustimass 16 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung •...
... Front Front (62'--51m5)' C R L LR (0.26'm+ +) RR CR 4 6 FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS R L CENTER LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A R L CENTER 7 89 10 11 12 6 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264926 AM Rev. 02 JN21004 Acoustimass®15 Series II Acoustimass 16 HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM Quick setup guide • Hurtig opstillingsvejledning • Kurzanleitung •...