Bose AM262838_00_V. Owner's Manual

Bose AM262838_00_V. Owner's Manual

Bose owner's guide powered speaker system acoustimass 5 and 20

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5 and 20 Powered Speaker
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Owner's Guide
December 20, 2001
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  • Page 1 ® ® The Bose Acoustimass 5 and 20 Powered Speaker System Owner’s Guide December 20, 2001 AM262838_00_V.pdf...
  • Page 2: Additional Safety Information

    Equipment Regulations. CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, turn the system off and allow it to air dry. Then turn it on again. If you notice any problems with its functioning, unplug it and contact Bose customer service. ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (NI LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE).
  • 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 AM262838_00_V.pdf...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ... 17 Accessories ... 17 Customer service ... 17 Technical information ... 18 Warranty period ... 18 Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker systems ... 18 December 20, 2001 Contents ® speakers to the media center ... 12...
  • Page 6: Setting Up

    Carefully unpack your speakers. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your speaker system. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
  • Page 7: Select The Location For Your Speaker System

    16. Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Acoustimass 5 or 20 speaker system. The speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module. 1. For the most lifelike sound, place the cube arrays 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. They can be 2.
  • Page 8: Acoustimass Module Location

    2. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module. 3. Place the module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet.
  • Page 9: Connect The Speakers And The Acoustimass Module

    To extend the length of speaker cable, you will need a 30-foot extension cable. To purchase this cable see dealer, electronics store, or call Bose customer service. To order this part from Bose, please call Bose customer service (request PN 186445-1 black;...
  • Page 10: Which Lifestyle

    Front and rear of the Model 20 music center The Model 20 music center includes a six-disc CD player and two mini-DIN speaker output jacks, labeled ZONE 1 and ZONE 2, on the rear panel. To connect additional speakers to a Model 20 music center, see “Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Acoustimass Module To Multi-Room Interface Systems

    VAR on the single-connector end. ROOM output jacks (B, C, D) on the rear of the multi-room interface (Figure 11). ® ® system Personal music center can control up to four sets of Bose ® December 20, 2001 Setting Up AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 12 . Press the FM source button and adjust December 20, 2001 HOUSE button is displayed. Press a source button, is displayed. Press a different is displayed. You are is displayed. Press the FM source are displayed. appear on the touchscreen indicat- AM262838_00_V.pdf...
  • Page 13 If you have a multi-room system, you can add Personal music centers for some or all of the connected rooms. Each multi-room interface can be controlled by a maximum of four Personal music centers. Each Personal music center can control up to four rooms. AM262838_00_V.pdf December 20, 2001...
  • Page 14: Media Center

    EMIT TER DIGIT AL VIDEO INP UT AU DIO DIGIT AL DIGIT AL AUDI O INPU TS DIGIT AL SP EA KE SERIA L OUTP UT OUTP UTS ZO NE S DATA INPU T AUDI O SPEA KER ZONE S AM262838_00_V.pdf...
  • Page 15: Setting Zone 2 Protocol

    To do this, refer to “Selecting the correct voltage” on page 6. Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system: 1. Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Acoustimass Module To The Model 20 Music Center

    To do this, refer to “Selecting the correct voltage” on page 6. Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system: 1. Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Acoustimass Module To The Model 5 Music Center

    To do this, refer to “Selecting the correct voltage” on page 6. Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system: 1. Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet.
  • Page 18: Fine-Tuning Your System

    In most situations, you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines for your system to provide excellent sound quality. You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose Figure 19 processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    If it is not, replace VAR 3-foot adapter cable with FIX 3-foot adapter cable. Accessories The following accessories are available to enhance the flexibility of your Bose speaker system. Contact your Bose dealer or call Bose directly. Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers. UB-20: UFS-20: Slender metal floor stands, 37"H (93.98 cm), elegantly display cube speakers...
  • Page 20: Technical Information

    The Acoustimass 5 and 20 powered speaker systems are covered by the Bose year transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Corporation.
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  • Page 22 ©2002 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 262838 AM Rev. 00 JN20604...

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