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October 29, 2001
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  • Page 1 The Bose Acoustimass 6 Series II Speaker System ® ® Owner’s Guide October 29, 2001 AM252172_02_V.pdf...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Virtually Invisible equipment. Your system features next generation Acoustimass cube speakers, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance than their predecessors. Please Read This Owner’s Guide The setup and operation of your Acoustimass 6 home theater speaker system is significantly different from other speakers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the speakers ...9 Checking your connections ... 12 Attaching the module end cover ... 13 Operating Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System ... 14 Listening to realistic home theater sound ... 14 Using your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver ... 14 Using your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver ... 15 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System ...16...

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Acoustimass ® 6 Speaker System

    Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is usually sent to the center speaker while sounds from the left or right side of the picture go to the left or right front speakers. Ambient sounds and special effects are directed to one or both of the surround (rear) speakers.

  • Page 5: Unpacking The System

    Quick set up guide AM252172_02_V.pdf Setting Up Your Acoustimass ® module weighs 19 pounds (8.6 kg). Use good lifting practice everything in the original carton and contact your authorized Bose Acoustimass module Owner’s guide October 29, 2001 ® 6 Speaker System ®...

  • Page 6: Placing Your Acoustimass 6 Speakers To Achieve Realistic Home Theater Sound

    The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be at least 2 feet (60 cm) 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 7: Selecting Locations For Your Speakers

    • Place them in line with the horizontal center of the screen for the best sound balance • Aim the speakers inward for more accurate imaging or outward for a more spacious effect. • The speaker on the left as you face the TV connects to the left (L) OUTPUTS jack on the Figure 3...
  • Page 8 • If you want these speakers directly behind the seating area, make sure they are not directed at the viewers. • The rear speaker to your left as you face the TV connects to the left surround (LS) jack on the Acoustimass...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers

    Acoustimass module are already made for you. There are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which may be separated or “unzipped” (Figure 7) as needed to comfortably reach the speakers. Figure 7 Separating cables AM252172_02_V.pdf Setting Up Your Acoustimass October 29, 2001 ® 6 Speaker System...
  • Page 10 Note: If you have already installed cable behind walls or under floors, or believe you need to splice the supplied cables for any other reason, inquire about the add-on connectors and extension cable available from Bose accessories. Bose Customer Service telephone numbers are listed on the inside back cover. Figure 8 System Connections FRONT SPEAKE ®...
  • Page 11 2. In the same way as in step 1, connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the cube speaker 3. In the same way as in step 1, connect the wire pair marked LEFT to the cube speaker you At the Acoustimass module, check to be sure the connectors are firmly inserted into the proper OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS jacks.

  • Page 12: Checking Your Connections

    Connect each wire marked with a red collar (+) to the appropriate red (+) output. b. Connect each plain wire (–) to the appropriate black (–) output. 2. Match the label on the red collar of each wire pair to the SPEAKER OUTPUT label on the receiver: a.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Module End Cover

    If you plan to use the cover, attach it to the cable end of the module after all connections have been checked (Figure 10). Gently push the end cover into the grommets on the Acousti- mass module. Your set up is complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass 6 speaker system. Figure 10 The module end cover fits over the cables AM252172_02_V.pdf...

  • Page 14: Operating Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System

    Operating Your Acoustimass Listening to realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by the steering logic in your surround sound receiver. During a surround sound program, the front and center speakers will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent for periods of time.

  • Page 15: Using Your Dolby Digital (Ac-3) Receiver

    Take special care to set the channel output according to the specifications listed in the chart below. The Acoustimass speaker system is a full-range system and must be set as LARGE speakers on the Dolby Digital screen menu. An exception is the center speaker, which must be set as SMALL.

  • Page 16: Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System

    If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 6 speaker system, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose for service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide. Problem...

  • Page 17: Warranty Period

    The Bose Acoustimass 6 speaker system is covered by a limited five-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the information section on that card, detach, and mail it to Bose. Customer Service For help in ordering accessories or solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service.

  • Page 18: Product Information

    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 cm) / 19 lb (8.6 kg) Packed system: 20.63"H x 11.13"W x 24.5"D (52.3 cm x 28.2 cm x 62.2 cm)
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  • Page 22: Bose Corporation

    Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 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.
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