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The Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series II Speaker System Owner's Guide October 29, 2001 AM252172_02_V.pdf
The Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series II Speaker System Owner's Guide October 29, 2001 AM252172_02_V.pdf
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... from other speakers. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance than their predecessors. Your system features next generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 home theater speaker system. Save your system properly and enjoy all of equipment. With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you set...
... from other speakers. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance than their predecessors. Your system features next generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 home theater speaker system. Save your system properly and enjoy all of equipment. With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you set...
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... the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpacking the system ...5 Placing your Acoustimass 6 speakers to achieve realistic...the speakers ...9 Checking your connections 12 Attaching the module end cover 13 Operating Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 14 Listening to find ... AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 3 English...receiver 14 Using your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver 15 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 16 Cleaning your speakers ...16 Troubleshooting ...16 Warranty period ...17 ...
... the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin ...4 Unpacking the system ...5 Placing your Acoustimass 6 speakers to achieve realistic...the speakers ...9 Checking your connections 12 Attaching the module end cover 13 Operating Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 14 Listening to find ... AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 3 English...receiver 14 Using your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver 15 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 16 Cleaning your speakers ...16 Troubleshooting ...16 Warranty period ...17 ...
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... material to the surround sound receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to the left or right side of speakers. Your Acoustimass 6 home theater speakers are also compatible with Dolby Digital (AC-3)* receivers and program material. (Instructions on pages 14 and 15.)...movies, CDs, and television shows, without a room full of the picture go to particular speakers. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you in a surround sound performance, you may hear sound from all channels...
... material to the surround sound receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to the left or right side of speakers. Your Acoustimass 6 home theater speakers are also compatible with Dolby Digital (AC-3)* receivers and program material. (Instructions on pages 14 and 15.)...movies, CDs, and television shows, without a room full of the picture go to particular speakers. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Before you begin Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you in a surround sound performance, you may hear sound from all channels...
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...of these speakers out of the reach of this guide and on your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Unpacking the system WARNING: The Acoustimass® module weighs 19 pounds (8.6 kg). To avoid danger of suffocation, keep... avoid injury. Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your warranty card. Unpack the system carefully: 1. Repack everything in the carton Acoustimass module System input cable (20' [6 m]) Front speakers cable (20' [6 m]) Surround speakers cable (50' [15 m]) Five (5) cube speakers ...
...of these speakers out of the reach of this guide and on your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Unpacking the system WARNING: The Acoustimass® module weighs 19 pounds (8.6 kg). To avoid danger of suffocation, keep... avoid injury. Figure 1 What comes in the original carton and contact your warranty card. Unpack the system carefully: 1. Repack everything in the carton Acoustimass module System input cable (20' [6 m]) Front speakers cable (20' [6 m]) Surround speakers cable (50' [15 m]) Five (5) cube speakers ...
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..., you can experiment to come with no picture interference, because all of sight. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the action. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Placing your Acoustimass® 6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action ... least 2 feet (60 cm) from within the picture. The left and right speakers as the front and center speakers. The Acoustimass module is difficult to locate, so you may choose to place the speakers differently, to take advantage of the sound characteristics of ...
..., you can experiment to come with no picture interference, because all of sight. Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the action. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Placing your Acoustimass® 6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound The center speaker localizes action ... least 2 feet (60 cm) from within the picture. The left and right speakers as the front and center speakers. The Acoustimass module is difficult to locate, so you may choose to place the speakers differently, to take advantage of the sound characteristics of ...
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...may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, by contacting Bose Customer Service (see listings on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of the television in line with your Acoustimass® 6 system provide a great deal of your TV, at least 6 feet... surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you face the TV connects to move, particularly on the Acoustimass module. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Selecting locations for your speakers. Left and right front cube speakers There are placing the center ...
...may obtain additional rubber feet (part no. 178321), free of charge, by contacting Bose Customer Service (see listings on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of the television in line with your Acoustimass® 6 system provide a great deal of your TV, at least 6 feet... surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you face the TV connects to move, particularly on the Acoustimass module. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Selecting locations for your speakers. Left and right front cube speakers There are placing the center ...
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... 29, 2001 AM25212_02_V.pdf Be sure there is at least 2 feet (60 cm) from the television. • You may hide the Acoustimass module behind the seating area, make sure they are not directed at the viewers. • The rear speaker to your... the bass. If you plan to stand the module on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 5 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Acoustimass® module Bose® recommends putting your left as the television. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Surround cube speakers Left and right rear channel...
... 29, 2001 AM25212_02_V.pdf Be sure there is at least 2 feet (60 cm) from the television. • You may hide the Acoustimass module behind the seating area, make sure they are not directed at the viewers. • The rear speaker to your... the bass. If you plan to stand the module on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 5 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Acoustimass® module Bose® recommends putting your left as the television. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Surround cube speakers Left and right rear channel...
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... Never use broken or frayed wiring which may result in electrical shock or damage to connect your system. The connections at the Acoustimass module are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which can result in damage to comfortably reach the speakers. Not...separated or "unzipped" (Figure 7) as needed to your system. There are already made for you . English Figure 6 Acoustimass® module positions Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug ...
... Never use broken or frayed wiring which may result in electrical shock or damage to connect your system. The connections at the Acoustimass module are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which can result in damage to comfortably reach the speakers. Not...separated or "unzipped" (Figure 7) as needed to your system. There are already made for you . English Figure 6 Acoustimass® module positions Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug ...
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...for an overview of the completed connections. • Use the 20 foot (6 m) front speakers cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center, left front, and right front cube speakers. • Use the 50 foot (15 m) surround speakers cable with two...2001 AM25212_02_V.pdf You may want to keep unextended lengths of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the outputs on connectors and extension cable available from Bose® Customer Service. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Figure 8 System Connections Separate the wire pairs as you need...
...for an overview of the completed connections. • Use the 20 foot (6 m) front speakers cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center, left front, and right front cube speakers. • Use the 50 foot (15 m) surround speakers cable with two...2001 AM25212_02_V.pdf You may want to keep unextended lengths of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the outputs on connectors and extension cable available from Bose® Customer Service. Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Figure 8 System Connections Separate the wire pairs as you need...
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...: Never connect the cubes directly to Figure 8. 1. In the same way as in place. 2. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT SURROUND to the Acoustimass module. Then insert the marked wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the black terminal. October 29, 2001 11 Refer to...the wire pair marked CENTER to the cube speaker you have placed in the center position. Always connect the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of the speaker (Figure 9)....
...: Never connect the cubes directly to Figure 8. 1. In the same way as in place. 2. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT SURROUND to the Acoustimass module. Then insert the marked wire (+) into the red terminal and the plain wire (-) into the black terminal. October 29, 2001 11 Refer to...the wire pair marked CENTER to the cube speaker you have placed in the center position. Always connect the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with two pairs of the speaker (Figure 9)....
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... sound receiver. RIGHT wires go to the appropriate black (-) output. 2. Checking your connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass module and the module to -). to the cube speakers. Incorrect wiring can result in your room. LEFT wires go into L and ... Figure 8. Refer to the LEFT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. a. CENTER wires go into C, LS, and RS jacks. d. e. At the Acoustimass module, check to the CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. Black connectors go to make sure the wires are connected to the proper terminals according to the...
... sound receiver. RIGHT wires go to the appropriate black (-) output. 2. Checking your connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass module and the module to -). to the cube speakers. Incorrect wiring can result in your room. LEFT wires go into L and ... Figure 8. Refer to the LEFT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. a. CENTER wires go into C, LS, and RS jacks. d. e. At the Acoustimass module, check to the CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. Black connectors go to make sure the wires are connected to the proper terminals according to the...
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.... Your set up is designed to the cable end of the Acoustimass® module. However, because the cover has a beveled surface, you plan to use the cover, attach it to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, ...clean lines of the module after all connections have been checked (Figure 10). Enjoy your Acoustimass 6 speaker system. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Attaching the module end cover The module end cover is complete. Gently push the end cover into the grommets...
.... Your set up is designed to the cable end of the Acoustimass® module. However, because the cover has a beveled surface, you plan to use the cover, attach it to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, ...clean lines of the module after all connections have been checked (Figure 10). Enjoy your Acoustimass 6 speaker system. English Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Attaching the module end cover The module end cover is complete. Gently push the end cover into the grommets...
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... A Dolby Pro-Logic receiver set to achieve the balance you are using the test tone. Press test tone ON at the same time. 3. Operating Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Listening to realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to verify connections and adjust the volume level 1. You...
... A Dolby Pro-Logic receiver set to achieve the balance you are using the test tone. Press test tone ON at the same time. 3. Operating Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Listening to realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to verify connections and adjust the volume level 1. You...
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English Operating Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Using your connections and to adjust the volume levels of the speakers. Turn the subwoofer OFF and turn the LFE (low-frequency ... specifications listed in the chart below. AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 15 An exception is a full-range system and must be set as SMALL. The Acoustimass speaker system is the center speaker, which must be set the channel output according to verify your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver Your...
English Operating Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Using your connections and to adjust the volume levels of the speakers. Turn the subwoofer OFF and turn the LFE (low-frequency ... specifications listed in the chart below. AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 15 An exception is a full-range system and must be set as SMALL. The Acoustimass speaker system is the center speaker, which must be set the channel output according to verify your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver Your...
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... the power cord of the receiver is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and the receiver is connected directly to drop into the Acoustimass® module or the speaker grilles. Turn on the receiver. • Check connections of this guide. Set your speakers Wipe the ...off your TV, turn off enhanced surround sound, if available. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Cleaning your TV for service. Do not use solvents or chemicals. If the receiver is Dolby Digital (AC-3), be sure your Bose® dealer to a stereo television, make sure that all . You may...
... the power cord of the receiver is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and the receiver is connected directly to drop into the Acoustimass® module or the speaker grilles. Turn on the receiver. • Check connections of this guide. Set your speakers Wipe the ...off your TV, turn off enhanced surround sound, if available. Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System Cleaning your TV for service. Do not use solvents or chemicals. If the receiver is Dolby Digital (AC-3), be sure your Bose® dealer to a stereo television, make sure that all . You may...
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...on the warranty card that the settings are correct at the receiver or amplifier are correct (+ to + and - Warranty period The Bose Acoustimass 6 speaker system is Dolby Digital or AC-3 encoded. AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 17 Also, be sure the source material (laserdisc...year transferable warranty. Not enough or too much bass • Move the Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to Bose. Customer Service For help in ordering accessories or solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Please fill out the information section on and the center ...
...on the warranty card that the settings are correct at the receiver or amplifier are correct (+ to + and - Warranty period The Bose Acoustimass 6 speaker system is Dolby Digital or AC-3 encoded. AM252172_02_V.pdf October 29, 2001 17 Also, be sure the source material (laserdisc...year transferable warranty. Not enough or too much bass • Move the Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to Bose. Customer Service For help in ordering accessories or solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Please fill out the information section on and the center ...
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... circuitry Syncom® computer quality control Driver Complement Cube speakers: One 2.5" (6.4 cm) magnetically shielded wide-range driver per cube Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13.3 cm) dual-voice coil low-frequency drivers Compatibility Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 4 -...rated from 10 - 100 watts per channel Finish Cube speakers: Black or Artic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant Black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker: 3.1"H x 3.1"W x 3.2"D (7.9 x 7.9 x 8.1 cm) / 1.1 lb (.5 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 7.5"W x 16.5"D (35.5 cm x 19 cm x 41.9...
... circuitry Syncom® computer quality control Driver Complement Cube speakers: One 2.5" (6.4 cm) magnetically shielded wide-range driver per cube Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13.3 cm) dual-voice coil low-frequency drivers Compatibility Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 4 -...rated from 10 - 100 watts per channel Finish Cube speakers: Black or Artic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant Black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker: 3.1"H x 3.1"W x 3.2"D (7.9 x 7.9 x 8.1 cm) / 1.1 lb (.5 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 7.5"W x 16.5"D (35.5 cm x 19 cm x 41.9...
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... FAX 06172-710419 France Bose S.A., 6, rue Saint Vincent 78100 Saint Germain en Laye TEL 01-30616363 FAX 01-30614105 India Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan... TEL 042-9661988 FAX 042-9661998 Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma...
... FAX 06172-710419 France Bose S.A., 6, rue Saint Vincent 78100 Saint Germain en Laye TEL 01-30616363 FAX 01-30614105 India Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan... TEL 042-9661988 FAX 042-9661998 Italia Bose S.p.A., Via della Magliana 876 00148 Roma...
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© 1999 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 252172 AM Rev.02 JN99820
© 1999 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 252172 AM Rev.02 JN99820