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The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V.pdf
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... to alert the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Powered Acoustimass module to constitute a risk of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 home theater speaker system. Introduction Thank you set up and operate your home theater receiver's settings....speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are located on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the most modern home theater receivers and program material. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing and dedicated bass amplification assure hi-fidelity and bass for ...
... to alert the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Powered Acoustimass module to constitute a risk of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 home theater speaker system. Introduction Thank you set up and operate your home theater receiver's settings....speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are located on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the most modern home theater receivers and program material. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing and dedicated bass amplification assure hi-fidelity and bass for ...
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... or plug is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •... avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 16. The wider blade or third prong are present. 6. Please call Bose to be determined by the manufacturer or sold with the limits for help. See product enclosure for future reference. 3. However, this product ...
... or plug is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •... avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 16. The wider blade or third prong are present. 6. Please call Bose to be determined by the manufacturer or sold with the limits for help. See product enclosure for future reference. 3. However, this product ...
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Antenna grounding Example of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for proper grounding. Ground all outdoor antennas - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the point of USA) that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna grounding as contact with them may be sure the ...
Antenna grounding Example of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for proper grounding. Ground all outdoor antennas - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the point of USA) that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna grounding as contact with them may be sure the ...
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...and front cube arrays 7 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the surround cube arrays ......... 8 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the receiver 8 Check the connections 9 Plug in the Powered Acoustimass Module 9 Using Your Acoustimass 15 speakers For realistic home theater sound 10 LFE...to get the Dolby Digital signal 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 15 speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning the speakers 12 Product Information Technical information 13 Warranty period ...13 Accessories ...13 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your sales ...
...and front cube arrays 7 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the surround cube arrays ......... 8 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the receiver 8 Check the connections 9 Plug in the Powered Acoustimass Module 9 Using Your Acoustimass 15 speakers For realistic home theater sound 10 LFE...to get the Dolby Digital signal 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 15 speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning the speakers 12 Product Information Technical information 13 Warranty period ...13 Accessories ...13 Bose® Corporation inside back cover For your sales ...
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.... You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of this guide and on your Acoustimass 15 speakers. Note: Now is not sur- At any point in the center of the action because sounds and special effects are trademarks...full-spectrum of sound from multi-channel digital programming. WARNING: The Powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your receiver settings. Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from...
.... You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that wrap these speakers on page 2 of this guide and on your Acoustimass 15 speakers. Note: Now is not sur- At any point in the center of the action because sounds and special effects are trademarks...full-spectrum of sound from multi-channel digital programming. WARNING: The Powered Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your receiver settings. Setting Up Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you may hear sound from...
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All of the cube arrays are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of your television. If below , or on page 13. Ask for the most accurate dialogue reproduction. Please ... any channel. You may want to place the speakers differently, to take advantage of the sound characteristics of the screen as marble or glass. Note: Bose wall brackets and floor stands can be sure that conforms to the guidelines described above , below , be used for any way. • Keep the cube...
All of the cube arrays are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of your television. If below , or on page 13. Ask for the most accurate dialogue reproduction. Please ... any channel. You may want to place the speakers differently, to take advantage of the sound characteristics of the screen as marble or glass. Note: Bose wall brackets and floor stands can be sure that conforms to the guidelines described above , below , be used for any way. • Keep the cube...
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...carry dialog as the television monitor. • You may stand the Powered Acoustimass module vertically or horizontally (Figure 3). • After selecting a place for additional stability. Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of pure bass sound.... • You may hide the module behind . See Figure 2. • Place the speakers at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 feet (5 m) apart. CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the room as well. Place the module at least ...
...carry dialog as the television monitor. • You may stand the Powered Acoustimass module vertically or horizontally (Figure 3). • After selecting a place for additional stability. Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of pure bass sound.... • You may hide the module behind . See Figure 2. • Place the speakers at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 feet (5 m) apart. CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the module at the same end of the room as well. Place the module at least ...
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...separated or "unzipped" as much as you face it from the outlet (AC power mains). Always connect the cube arrays to the Powered Acoustimass module, then connect the module to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. CAUTION: ...directly to the center speaker. Connect the wire pair marked C to a receiver output. Setting Up Connect the speakers Connect the cube arrays to the Powered Acoustimass® module, and then connect the module to your receiver and unplug it ). 3. The supplied cables make this easy. See Figure 4. See Figure...
...separated or "unzipped" as much as you face it from the outlet (AC power mains). Always connect the cube arrays to the Powered Acoustimass module, then connect the module to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. CAUTION: ...directly to the center speaker. Connect the wire pair marked C to a receiver output. Setting Up Connect the speakers Connect the cube arrays to the Powered Acoustimass® module, and then connect the module to your receiver and unplug it ). 3. The supplied cables make this easy. See Figure 4. See Figure...
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...to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. The wire marked L connects the module to the receiver's LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. • At the Powered Acoustimass module, be used. • Match the polarity on the module end. 1. Insert the connectors firmly into the black terminal. 2. WIRE CENTER RIGHT... (REAR) LFE SUBWOOFER OUT CAUTION: Do not connect the Powered Acoustimass module directly to your right as shown in the table below. Setting Up Connect the Powered Acoustimass® module to the surround cube arrays The 50 foot (15 m) cable with a cover installed. terminal. • Connect the...
...to the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. The wire marked L connects the module to the receiver's LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack. • At the Powered Acoustimass module, be used. • Match the polarity on the module end. 1. Insert the connectors firmly into the black terminal. 2. WIRE CENTER RIGHT... (REAR) LFE SUBWOOFER OUT CAUTION: Do not connect the Powered Acoustimass module directly to your right as shown in the table below. Setting Up Connect the Powered Acoustimass® module to the surround cube arrays The 50 foot (15 m) cable with a cover installed. terminal. • Connect the...
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... off after each use. AM194452_06_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9 Correct wiring problems before you have checked all connections, plug in the Powered Acoustimass Module When you plug your room. It is not necessary to turn the power switch on . Setting Up Check the connections Check all ...connections from the receiver to the Powered Acoustimass module and from the receiver. to + and - Incorrect wiring can result in phase (+ to -). Turn the system off automatically as it on (...
... off after each use. AM194452_06_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9 Correct wiring problems before you have checked all connections, plug in the Powered Acoustimass Module When you plug your room. It is not necessary to turn the power switch on . Setting Up Check the connections Check all ...connections from the receiver to the Powered Acoustimass module and from the receiver. to + and - Incorrect wiring can result in phase (+ to -). Turn the system off automatically as it on (...
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...(at these underlying deep bass sounds. This circuit activates at high volume levels to WIDE Setting your Dolby Digital receiver Your Acoustimass 15 speakers are fully compatible with the LFE level control, you customize your listening room. Turning down the control will add bass... to the lowest number possible, typically 80 Hz. Sustained listening at maximum setting) Note: The Acoustimass 15 speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from Dolby Digital receivers. This is not ...
...(at these underlying deep bass sounds. This circuit activates at high volume levels to WIDE Setting your Dolby Digital receiver Your Acoustimass 15 speakers are fully compatible with the LFE level control, you customize your listening room. Turning down the control will add bass... to the lowest number possible, typically 80 Hz. Sustained listening at maximum setting) Note: The Acoustimass 15 speaker system incorporates an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from Dolby Digital receivers. This is not ...
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... have to select Dolby Digital at your receiver's front panel or remote control. If you must select a video output, in the digital position. Using Your Acoustimass® 15 Speakers Figure 9 Use either the optical or coaxial digital sound cables and connections for specific details. Please consult your receiver. You must use a coaxial...
... have to select Dolby Digital at your receiver's front panel or remote control. If you must select a video output, in the digital position. Using Your Acoustimass® 15 Speakers Figure 9 Use either the optical or coaxial digital sound cables and connections for specific details. Please consult your receiver. You must use a coaxial...
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...-sound is Dolby Digital encoded. Customer service For additional help in and turned on the cube arrays may be cleaned with your Acoustimass 15 speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode, check... cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 15 Speakers Troubleshooting If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. If you still have a problem with a soft damp cloth. For example: select DVD audio on your Acoustimass 15 speaker system...
...-sound is Dolby Digital encoded. Customer service For additional help in and turned on the cube arrays may be cleaned with your Acoustimass 15 speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode, check... cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 15 Speakers Troubleshooting If you have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. If you still have a problem with a soft damp cloth. For example: select DVD audio on your Acoustimass 15 speaker system...
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...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) Powered Acoustimass module: 14.0"H x 23.3"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 19.0 cm x 59.0 cm) 33 lb (15 kg) Packed system: 53 lb (24 kg) Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass 15 speakers are provided on the card and mail it to... Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with existing wiring: ...
...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) Powered Acoustimass module: 14.0"H x 23.3"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 19.0 cm x 59.0 cm) 33 lb (15 kg) Packed system: 53 lb (24 kg) Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass 15 speakers are provided on the card and mail it to... Bose. Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that came with existing wiring: ...
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...) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma www.bose.iT TEL 06-65670802 FAX 06-65680167 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya..., Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ...
...) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL (042) 9661988 FAX (042) 9661998 Bose® Corporation Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma www.bose.iT TEL 06-65670802 FAX 06-65680167 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya..., Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ...