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THE BOSE POWERED ACOUSTIMASS -3 SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL BENUTZERHANDBUCH MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL PARA USUARIOS _SI7SAE-
THE BOSE POWERED ACOUSTIMASS -3 SPEAKER SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL BENUTZERHANDBUCH MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL PARA USUARIOS _SI7SAE-
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...unit and cart combination should not be moved with its proper ventilation. excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of your Bose' Powered Acoustimass*-3 speaker system. the unit should be situated on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, nor ...safety and operating instructions for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a builtin system, such as recommended by Bose Corporation. Adhere to safety will ensure the carefree use the unit near a swimming pool, etc. 6. Water and Moisture-Donot use and long...
...unit and cart combination should not be moved with its proper ventilation. excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of your Bose' Powered Acoustimass*-3 speaker system. the unit should be situated on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, nor ...safety and operating instructions for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a builtin system, such as recommended by Bose Corporation. Adhere to safety will ensure the carefree use the unit near a swimming pool, etc. 6. Water and Moisture-Donot use and long...
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... to use the system. Please take advantageof the system's flexibility andhelp you to Complete your authorized Bose dealer immediately. You may also use this Bose' Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. Instead, repack the systeminits original carton and notify your speaker system setup (see...best sound quality possible. Figure 1 Bose' Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system 6 We are confident that will provide you with the Bose Lifestyle' music system and other sources that have line-level outputs, such as a preamplifier. Your Powered Acoustimass-3 Speaker system is designed to be...
... to use the system. Please take advantageof the system's flexibility andhelp you to Complete your authorized Bose dealer immediately. You may also use this Bose' Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. Instead, repack the systeminits original carton and notify your speaker system setup (see...best sound quality possible. Figure 1 Bose' Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system 6 We are confident that will provide you with the Bose Lifestyle' music system and other sources that have line-level outputs, such as a preamplifier. Your Powered Acoustimass-3 Speaker system is designed to be...
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...it farther from the listener than the cube speakers are from the listener. for the human ear to the walls and/or corners of your Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. 8 For more than 20 feet (6 m) from your room; Do not place the bass module under furniture or behind ...from the cube speakers to the touch; This provides a normal balance of frequencies from the bass module (the length of the Powered Acoustimass-3 system will need a Bose audio input extension cable: contact your room. (Room-compensation controls will be shortened byoperation at the opposite end of the room ...
...it farther from the listener than the cube speakers are from the listener. for the human ear to the walls and/or corners of your Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. 8 For more than 20 feet (6 m) from your room; Do not place the bass module under furniture or behind ...from the cube speakers to the touch; This provides a normal balance of frequencies from the bass module (the length of the Powered Acoustimass-3 system will need a Bose audio input extension cable: contact your room. (Room-compensation controls will be shortened byoperation at the opposite end of the room ...
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...(- Using the thumbnailrecesses, carefully remove the plastic covers on therear of the Acoustimass bass module. mxxo 0 CO * aft Figure 5 Properly connecting wires between the cube speakers and the Acoustimass module terminals 3 Replace the cube speaker's plastic cover. 4 Check all connections... These correspond to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the rear of the Acoustimass bass module marked "OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS." Make sure that may damage your Powered Acoustimass-3 Speaker system. 5 Repeat steps 1- 4 to connect the right cube speaker to theright('R") terminals...
...(- Using the thumbnailrecesses, carefully remove the plastic covers on therear of the Acoustimass bass module. mxxo 0 CO * aft Figure 5 Properly connecting wires between the cube speakers and the Acoustimass module terminals 3 Replace the cube speaker's plastic cover. 4 Check all connections... These correspond to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the rear of the Acoustimass bass module marked "OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS." Make sure that may damage your Powered Acoustimass-3 Speaker system. 5 Repeat steps 1- 4 to connect the right cube speaker to theright('R") terminals...
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...disconnected. Connect one end of the bass module and then tothe AC(mains)outlet. 3 Turn the POWER switch ON (I), select your lifestyle' music center or other Bose source.ItyouarenotusingaBose music source, leave theblack connector disconnected. Insert the black connector into the SERIAL DATA OUTPUT... or SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the back of the Acoustimass' bass module is properly set for the right ...
...disconnected. Connect one end of the bass module and then tothe AC(mains)outlet. 3 Turn the POWER switch ON (I), select your lifestyle' music center or other Bose source.ItyouarenotusingaBose music source, leave theblack connector disconnected. Insert the black connector into the SERIAL DATA OUTPUT... or SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the back of the Acoustimass' bass module is properly set for the right ...
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...The two roan compensation controls on the front of treble or bass. 12 to decrease the volume, rotate it is connected to the Bose' Lifestyle' music center or other equipment, experiment with its normal position before you to leave the speaker's volume control at the music ...A volLnie control is provided on the bass module allow you want to make some adjustments to decrease the amount of the Acoustimass bass module. If your Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system, youmay want to select an optimum setting. There are using other music source with different levels to listen ...
...The two roan compensation controls on the front of treble or bass. 12 to decrease the volume, rotate it is connected to the Bose' Lifestyle' music center or other equipment, experiment with its normal position before you to leave the speaker's volume control at the music ...A volLnie control is provided on the bass module allow you want to make some adjustments to decrease the amount of the Acoustimass bass module. If your Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system, youmay want to select an optimum setting. There are using other music source with different levels to listen ...
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... at a low volume. Inaddition, it . Excessive treble sound. Turning down . This may sound too shrill or 'bright- Bose Dynamic Equalization circuitry Bose patented, automatic Dynamic Equalization circuitry eliminates a problem common to conventional audio systems: loss of perceived bass at low listening levels and... decor. on the volume level chosen without distorting vocals. or heavy drapes may reduce the maximum volume level that the Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system can affect the overall sound quality of your listening room can achieve. Weak treble sound. Too little or...
... at a low volume. Inaddition, it . Excessive treble sound. Turning down . This may sound too shrill or 'bright- Bose Dynamic Equalization circuitry Bose patented, automatic Dynamic Equalization circuitry eliminates a problem common to conventional audio systems: loss of perceived bass at low listening levels and... decor. on the volume level chosen without distorting vocals. or heavy drapes may reduce the maximum volume level that the Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system can affect the overall sound quality of your listening room can achieve. Weak treble sound. Too little or...
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... speaker system (or a stereo system's AUX inputs)in this fashion without degrading the audio quality. m a Connecting other components to your Powered Acoustimass -3 speaker system AUDIO and SYSTEM CONTROL outputs are unaffected by the volume, treble, and bass controls. 14 The signals provided by the AUDIO and SYSTEM ... originating at the music source, and are provided on the back of the bass module (Figure 9) to provide signals to another room.Up to sixBose powered speaker systems can be connected in another Bose' powered speaker systemor toanexisting stereo system.
... speaker system (or a stereo system's AUX inputs)in this fashion without degrading the audio quality. m a Connecting other components to your Powered Acoustimass -3 speaker system AUDIO and SYSTEM CONTROL outputs are unaffected by the volume, treble, and bass controls. 14 The signals provided by the AUDIO and SYSTEM ... originating at the music source, and are provided on the back of the bass module (Figure 9) to provide signals to another room.Up to sixBose powered speaker systems can be connected in another Bose' powered speaker systemor toanexisting stereo system.
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... liquids to spill or objects to drop into the openings on the cube speakers may be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. contact your Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. I I , WSW A4k ' 5044:11b (GSA MY) Figure 9 Acoustimase bass module rear panel Cleaning your system The cabinets... For information and ordering instructions. The grille assemblies on the Acoustimass bass module, or to enter the grille assemblies of your local authorizedBose dealer or the Bose factory (see "For information or service"). 14 Accessories Bose' offers a variety of mounting accessories to clean them with...
... liquids to spill or objects to drop into the openings on the cube speakers may be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. contact your Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system. I I , WSW A4k ' 5044:11b (GSA MY) Figure 9 Acoustimase bass module rear panel Cleaning your system The cabinets... For information and ordering instructions. The grille assemblies on the Acoustimass bass module, or to enter the grille assemblies of your local authorizedBose dealer or the Bose factory (see "For information or service"). 14 Accessories Bose' offers a variety of mounting accessories to clean them with...
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...Decrease the volume at minimum inconvenience to you are stir having trouble with your Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system, try the solutions suggested below. Turn on the bass module. Bose Corporation will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the music ...the words "n-lisic source" for "music center.") The Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system does not play or sounds distorted • Turn off the Lifestyle' music center, disconnect the Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system, and contact your local authorized Bose' dealer. If there is being produced • ...
...Decrease the volume at minimum inconvenience to you are stir having trouble with your Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker system, try the solutions suggested below. Turn on the bass module. Bose Corporation will verify any problem within the terms of the warranty at the music ...the words "n-lisic source" for "music center.") The Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system does not play or sounds distorted • Turn off the Lifestyle' music center, disconnect the Powered Acoustimass-3 speaker system, and contact your local authorized Bose' dealer. If there is being produced • ...
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Technical information Features • Acoustimass' speaker technology • Dynamically Equalized" speakers • Built-in amplification • Active Equalization • Biamplified system • Automatic protection... Cube speaker: 4 1/7H x 4 1/2'W x 3 1/7D (11x 11 x 9cm) Weight • 27 lb (12.3 kg), in Acoustimass enclosure Power Rating • USAVCanada: 115V: 50/60 Hz; 175W • International: 230V: 50/60 Hz; 175W Finish • Acoustimass' module: Scratch-resistant. to Warranty period The Bose' Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker systemis coveredby a one-year limited warranty.
Technical information Features • Acoustimass' speaker technology • Dynamically Equalized" speakers • Built-in amplification • Active Equalization • Biamplified system • Automatic protection... Cube speaker: 4 1/7H x 4 1/2'W x 3 1/7D (11x 11 x 9cm) Weight • 27 lb (12.3 kg), in Acoustimass enclosure Power Rating • USAVCanada: 115V: 50/60 Hz; 175W • International: 230V: 50/60 Hz; 175W Finish • Acoustimass' module: Scratch-resistant. to Warranty period The Bose' Powered Acoustimass'-3 speaker systemis coveredby a one-year limited warranty.