Bose Acoustimass Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 The Bose Acoustimass 15 Home Theater Speaker ® ® System Owner’s Guide October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V.pdf...
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Page 2: Introduction
We appreciate your choice of the Bose these Virtually Invisible minimal amount 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 Important Safety Instructions 18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Warranty period ... 13 Accessories ... 13 Bose For your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Powered Acoustimass module. Serial number: _________________________________________________________________ Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide. -
Page 6: Setting Up
Your stereo VCR, stereo television, or DVD player sends the encoded program material to the surround-sound receiver, which interprets and distributes the information to the Powered Acoustimass module. The module delivers the bass for all channels and sends appropriate sounds to each cube array. The sound mix varies with different program types: dialogue is... -
Page 7: Placing Your Speakers To Achieve Realistic Home Theater Sound
Twist the cube arrays so the speakers create room-filling sound patterns. Note: Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your placement options. See “Acces- sories” on page 13. Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. Proper mounting will insure optimum performance from your system. -
Page 8: Left And Right Front Cube Speakers
Bose ® bass sound is difficult to locate, so you can hide the Powered Acoustimass module conve- niently out of sight. Place the module at the same end of the room as the television monitor. • You may hide the module behind or under furniture, but do not block the opening. Be sure there is at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. -
Page 9: Connect The Speakers
Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the center and front cube arrays Three individual 20 (6m) foot wire pairs connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the Center, Right, and Left front cube arrays. Each cable connects to the module with a single plug. -
Page 10: Connect The Powered Acoustimass Module To The Surround Cube Arrays
Connect the Powered Acoustimass cube arrays The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Powered Acoustimass module to the Right and Left surround cube arrays. Each has an individual plug on the module end. 1. The wire marked R connects the module to the right surround speaker (on your right as you face the TV). -
Page 11: Check The Connections
Check the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Powered Acoustimass module and from the module to the cube arrays (Figure 6). Make sure all cube arrays are connected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room. Check that all wires are connected in phase (+ to + and –... -
Page 12: Using Your Acoustimass 15 Speakers
WIDE Setting your Dolby Digital receiver Your Acoustimass 15 speakers are fully compatible with the output from Dolby Digital receiv- ers. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass reproduction for all channels regardless of receiver settings. However, the table below suggests a set of recommended receiver settings. -
Page 13: Be Sure To Get The Dolby Digital Signal
Please consult your receiver owner’s manual for specific details. Figure 9 Use either the optical or coaxial digital sound cables and connections for Dolby Digital sound. AM194452_06_V.pdf Using Your Acoustimass AC-3 PLAY IN DIGITAL (OPTICAL) (COAXIAL) AC-3 PLAY IN... -
Page 14: Maintaining Your Acoustimass 15 Speakers
Maintaining Your Acoustimass Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 15 speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide. -
Page 15: Product Information
Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Powered Acoustimass module: 14.0"H x 23.3"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 19.0 cm x 59.0 cm) 33 lb (15 kg) -
Page 17: 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 18 © 2000 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 194452 AM Rev. 06 JN98831...