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- Page 1 The Bose Acoustimass 10 Series II Home Theater ® ® Speaker System Owner’s Guide October 22, 2001 AM194646_02 _V.pdf...
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Page 2: Introduction
With these Virtually Invisible without a lot of equipment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. - Page 3 – Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you. 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
- Page 4 Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 AM19464_02_V.pdf...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Placing your Acoustimass Selecting the locations for your speakers ... 6 Connecting the speakers ... 9 Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system For realistic home theater sound ... 13 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system Troubleshooting ... 14 Customer service ... -
Page 6: Setting Up
• Do not detach the removable cables connected to the Acoustimass module. • If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use them. Repack everything in the original carton and contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately. WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 28.7 pounds (13 kg). Use good lifting practice to avoid injury. -
Page 7: Placing Your Acoustimass 10 Series Ii Speakers To Achieve Realistic Home Theater Sound
The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your screen, but at the same end of the room as the front and center speakers. Bose Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of bass sound is difficult to locate, so you can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of sight. -
Page 8: Selecting The Locations For Your Speakers
• Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass module and the front and center cube • Up to 50 feet (15 m) between the Acoustimass module and the surround speakers. Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your placement options. See “Accessories” on page 15. - Page 9 This will also provide extra stability on surfaces such as marble or glass. Additional rubber feet are available, free, by calling the Bose customer service numbers inside the back cover of this manual. Ask for Part Number 178321-04.
- Page 10 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement Acoustimass module Bose television monitor. To prevent interference, keep the module at least 2 feet (.6 m) from the television. • You may hide the Acoustimass module behind or under furniture, but do not block the opening.
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Page 11: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting the speakers The supplied cables make it easy for you to connect your system. The connections at the Acoustimass together to form ribbons, which may be separated or “unzipped” as much as needed to comfortably reach the speakers (Figure 7). Separate the cables as you are laying out the cable lengths. - Page 12 Setting Up Note: If you want to use other speaker cable or need to lengthen the supplied cables, call ® Bose tomer service numbers can be found inside the back cover. Connect the Acoustimass speakers Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers.
- Page 13 Connect the Acoustimass speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires to connect the Right and Left surround cube speakers to the Acoustimass module. 1. Use the wire marked RIGHT SURROUND to connect the module to the right surround speaker (on your right as you face the TV).
- Page 14 If you plan to use the cover, attach it to the cable end after all connections have been checked (Figure 9). Gently push the end cover into the grommets on the Acoustimass module (Figure 10). Your set-up is complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system. Figure 10 The module end cover fits over...
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Page 15: For Realistic Home Theater Sound
Bare floors and walls and hard surface furniture can make your speaker system sound too shrill. After listening to your speakers, you may want to adjust the balance of bass and treble. You can use the bass and treble controls on your receiver. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide. Problem... -
Page 17: Cleaning The Speakers
Acoustimass module; you may choose to record it on page 3 of this guide. Then, please detach and mail the card to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. Bose will try to remedy any problem within the terms of your limited warranty. Accessories... -
Page 18: Product Information
Product Information Technical information Features • Direct/Reflecting • Virtually Invisible • Acoustimass design • Magnetically shielded cube speakers • Automatic system protection circuitry • Syncom Speaker driver complement Cube arrays: two 2.50-inch Twiddler Acoustimass module: three 5.25-inch woofers for left front, center, right front, and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 10 to 200 watts per front channel and 10 to 100... - Page 19 AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001...
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Page 20: Bose Corporation
Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Page 21 Warranty © 2000 Bose Corporation The Moun- tain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 194646 AM Rev. 02 JN98832...