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The Bose® Acoustimass® 3 Series IV Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® 3 Series IV Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf
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... years of listening enjoyment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. It will provide you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 5 June 1999 Bose Products B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Nic Merks Vice...
... years of listening enjoyment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. It will provide you with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 5 June 1999 Bose Products B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Nic Merks Vice...
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...receptacles. 16. To prevent risk of time - AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. Unplug this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a residential installation. Only use this product from the...or short-out parts that may expose you . 15. the apparatus has been exposed to service this product. 2. Please call Bose to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that could void the user's ...
...receptacles. 16. To prevent risk of time - AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by Bose® Corporation. Unplug this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a residential installation. Only use this product from the...or short-out parts that may expose you . 15. the apparatus has been exposed to service this product. 2. Please call Bose to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that could void the user's ...
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... system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as marked on this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Refer to this page. Antenna lead in...
... system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as marked on this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is practical. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Refer to this page. Antenna lead in...
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Contents Where to your receiver or amplifier 6 Checking your connections 7 Operating Your Acoustimass Speaker System 8 Checking the system ...8 Understanding automatic system protection 8 Maintaining Your Acoustimass Speaker System 9 Cleaning your speakers ...9 Troubleshooting ...9 Technical information ...10 Warranty period ...10 Customer service ...10 Bose® Corporation Inside back cover For your sales slip and warranty card together...
Contents Where to your receiver or amplifier 6 Checking your connections 7 Operating Your Acoustimass Speaker System 8 Checking the system ...8 Understanding automatic system protection 8 Maintaining Your Acoustimass Speaker System 9 Cleaning your speakers ...9 Troubleshooting ...9 Technical information ...10 Warranty period ...10 Customer service ...10 Bose® Corporation Inside back cover For your sales slip and warranty card together...
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... causing interference. For the most natural sound in the original carton and notify your choice of where to 12 feet (1.8 - 3.7 m) apart. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance and, for all parts in average sized rooms, place them close to 15 feet (0.9 - 4.6 m)...cube speakers Four (4) adhesive-backed rubber feet Four (4) speaker cables, 20 feet long Selecting locations for purchasing the Bose® Acoustimass® 3 speaker system. Magnetic shielding allows you for the cube speakers You can place the cube speakers anywhere from...
... causing interference. For the most natural sound in the original carton and notify your choice of where to 12 feet (1.8 - 3.7 m) apart. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance and, for all parts in average sized rooms, place them close to 15 feet (0.9 - 4.6 m)...cube speakers Four (4) adhesive-backed rubber feet Four (4) speaker cables, 20 feet long Selecting locations for purchasing the Bose® Acoustimass® 3 speaker system. Magnetic shielding allows you for the cube speakers You can place the cube speakers anywhere from...
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... to protect the module and the floor. AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 5 Leave at electrical and hardware stores or by calling Bose Customer Service. (See the list of phone numbers inside the back cover.) Speaker cables consist of two insulated wires. For a...wire is always positive (+). These correspond to negative). The plain wire is always negative (-). Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module can get additional speaker cable at least 2 inches (5 cm) of 18-gauge speaker cable. FROM ...
... to protect the module and the floor. AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 5 Leave at electrical and hardware stores or by calling Bose Customer Service. (See the list of phone numbers inside the back cover.) Speaker cables consist of two insulated wires. For a...wire is always positive (+). These correspond to negative). The plain wire is always negative (-). Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module can get additional speaker cable at least 2 inches (5 cm) of 18-gauge speaker cable. FROM ...
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... the negative (-) terminal. 6 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Select one of the remaining speaker cables to the left (L) pair of the Acoustimass module: 1. Connect either end of one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the back of input terminals. Cube speakers must...CAUTION: Do not connect your receiver or amplifier: CAUTION: Correct wiring is connected to secure both wires. 4. Connect the free end of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 2. Repeat this process with the other pair of terminals. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive ...
... the negative (-) terminal. 6 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Select one of the remaining speaker cables to the left (L) pair of the Acoustimass module: 1. Connect either end of one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the back of input terminals. Cube speakers must...CAUTION: Do not connect your receiver or amplifier: CAUTION: Correct wiring is connected to secure both wires. 4. Connect the free end of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 2. Repeat this process with the other pair of terminals. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive ...
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... or receiver. AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 R + - CAUTION: Before you plug in and turning on the amplifier or receiver. Figure 4 Completed connections Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System 4. INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER L + Checking your connections To avoid damaging your amplifier or receiver. Make sure the cube speakers are brushing...
... or receiver. AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 R + - CAUTION: Before you plug in and turning on the amplifier or receiver. Figure 4 Completed connections Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System 4. INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER L + Checking your connections To avoid damaging your amplifier or receiver. Make sure the cube speakers are brushing...
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... to what you hear with sound when the control is working properly by following these steps: 1. It indicates that sound to the left. Operating Your Acoustimass® Speaker System Checking the system Make sure your system is in the right position. Turn the balance control on your amplifier or receiver. 2. You.... The bass should hear music from the right cube speaker only, although you may have exceeded safe levels. Setting the volume at high volume, the Acoustimass® 3 system's automatic protection circuit activates to prevent damage to the right. Turn on page 9.
... to what you hear with sound when the control is working properly by following these steps: 1. It indicates that sound to the left. Operating Your Acoustimass® Speaker System Checking the system Make sure your system is in the right position. Turn the balance control on your amplifier or receiver. 2. You.... The bass should hear music from the right cube speaker only, although you may have exceeded safe levels. Setting the volume at high volume, the Acoustimass® 3 system's automatic protection circuit activates to prevent damage to the right. Turn on page 9.
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...want to refer to spill through the speaker grilles or enter the Acoustimass module. Bose will verify any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to your authorized Bose® dealer who will make every effort to remedy any problem... within the terms of your Acoustimass 3 system. Since problems are likely to originate with your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, turn on the power. • If the...
...want to refer to spill through the speaker grilles or enter the Acoustimass module. Bose will verify any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to your authorized Bose® dealer who will make every effort to remedy any problem... within the terms of your Acoustimass 3 system. Since problems are likely to originate with your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, turn on the power. • If the...
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... cube Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 - 100 watts per channel IEC rating: 50 watts per channel Finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or white satin finish Cube speakers: Black or white polymer finish, cloth grilles Wire Recommendations Based on... Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that card, detach, and mail it to Bose. Customer service For help in shipping carton Warranty period The Bose® Acoustimass 3 speaker system is covered by a limited five-year transferable warranty. See the inside of the coverage...
... cube Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 - 100 watts per channel IEC rating: 50 watts per channel Finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or white satin finish Cube speakers: Black or white polymer finish, cloth grilles Wire Recommendations Based on... Please fill out the information section on the warranty card that card, detach, and mail it to Bose. Customer service For help in shipping carton Warranty period The Bose® Acoustimass 3 speaker system is covered by a limited five-year transferable warranty. See the inside of the coverage...
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..., 2150 TEL 02 9204-6111 FAX 02 9204-6122 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-71040 FAX... USA TEL (508) 766-1900 FAX (508) 766-1919 World Wide Web www.bose.com ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-...
..., 2150 TEL 02 9204-6111 FAX 02 9204-6122 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-71040 FAX... USA TEL (508) 766-1900 FAX (508) 766-1919 World Wide Web www.bose.com ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-...