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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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... performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Please read this owner's guide The setup and operation of your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 3 speaker system. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type...
... performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Please read this owner's guide The setup and operation of your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 3 speaker system. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type...
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... find ... 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 with...
... find ... 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 with...
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... carton and packing materials in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For the most natural sound in the corner of the room. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance and, for all parts in ...not attempt to use the system. Figure 1 What the carton contains Acoustimass module Two 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 to place them 6 to 12 feet...
... carton and packing materials in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For the most natural sound in the corner of the room. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance and, for all parts in ...not attempt to use the system. Figure 1 What the carton contains Acoustimass module Two 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 to place them 6 to 12 feet...
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... the module and the floor. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module can get additional speaker cable 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. Leave at least...
... the module and the floor. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Selecting a location for the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass module can get additional speaker cable 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. Leave at least...
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... 6 for the right cube speaker cable, connecting its wires to the right (R) pair of the Acoustimass module: 1. Locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the back of terminals. Figure 3 Connecting the speaker cable to the cube speaker Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or ...the rear of wires and the right cube speaker. Connect either end of the final speaker cable to the left cube speaker cable to the right (R) pair of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 6. Release the terminal tab to the cube speakers. CAUTION: Do not connect your receiver ...
... 6 for the right cube speaker cable, connecting its wires to the right (R) pair of the Acoustimass module: 1. Locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the back of terminals. Figure 3 Connecting the speaker cable to the cube speaker Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or ...the rear of wires and the right cube speaker. Connect either end of the final speaker cable to the left cube speaker cable to the right (R) pair of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). 6. Release the terminal tab to the cube speakers. CAUTION: Do not connect your receiver ...
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... + - AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 Figure 4 Completed connections Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System 4. Connect the marked wire to the positive (+) terminal and the plain wire to the LEFT speaker terminals of the left (L) INPUTS cable to the negative (-) terminal. Such "bridged" ...the plain wire to the negative (-) terminal. 5. INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER L + Checking your connections To avoid damaging your speakers, check all connections and correct any problems before plugging in your receiver or amplifier, make sure that no strands of wire from...
... + - AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 Figure 4 Completed connections Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System 4. Connect the marked wire to the positive (+) terminal and the plain wire to the LEFT speaker terminals of the left (L) INPUTS cable to the negative (-) terminal. Such "bridged" ...the plain wire to the negative (-) terminal. 5. INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER L + Checking your connections To avoid damaging your speakers, check all connections and correct any problems before plugging in your receiver or amplifier, make sure that no strands of wire from...
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...that includes some deep bass passages. Understanding automatic system protection When played at or above this happens, you are finished. Operating Your Acoustimass® Speaker System Checking the system Make sure your system is not recommended. 8 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Turn on your system still ...balance control on page 9. You should also hear the module. 3. The bass should hear music from the left cube speaker. Setting the volume at high volume, the Acoustimass® 3 system's automatic protection circuit activates to prevent damage to the right.
...that includes some deep bass passages. Understanding automatic system protection When played at or above this happens, you are finished. Operating Your Acoustimass® Speaker System Checking the system Make sure your system is not recommended. 8 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Turn on your system still ...balance control on page 9. You should also hear the module. 3. The bass should hear music from the left cube speaker. Setting the volume at high volume, the Acoustimass® 3 system's automatic protection circuit activates to prevent damage to the right.
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... or amplifier owner's guide for further suggestions. • If trouble persists in your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, contact your authorized Bose® dealer who will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of your Acoustimass® 3 system using a damp cloth. Bose will verify any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or...
... or amplifier owner's guide for further suggestions. • If trouble persists in your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, contact your authorized Bose® dealer who will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of your Acoustimass® 3 system using a damp cloth. Bose will verify any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or...
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..., and mail it to Bose. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Technical information Features Virtually Invisible® speaker design Acoustimass® speaker technology Identical magnetically shielded cube speakers Syncom® computer quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Acoustimass module: One 5.25" ...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 maximum ...
..., and mail it to Bose. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Technical information Features Virtually Invisible® speaker design Acoustimass® speaker technology Identical magnetically shielded cube speakers Syncom® computer quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Acoustimass module: One 5.25" ...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 maximum ...