Page 2 - Safety Information; Loudspeakers; Thank you
2 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Safety Information Declarationof Conformity We, the offerer:Bose ® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAacknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Loudspeakers Type designation: Acoustimass ® 3 Speaker System in ac...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. 2. Keep these instructions – for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use t...
Page 4 - Antenna grounding; Use proper power sources; – Plug the product into; Avoid power lines; – Use extreme care when; Ground all outdoor antennas; – If an external
English b October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Important Safety Instructions Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA 70. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (o...
Page 5 - Contents; For your records; Setting Up Your Acoustimass
AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 3 Contents For your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Acoustimass module. Serial number: _________________________________________________________________ Dealer name: _________________________________________________________________...
Page 6 - Before you begin; Thank you for purchasing the Bose; Unpacking the system; Figure 1; Selecting locations for the cube speakers
4 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose ® Acoustimass ® 3 speaker system. Its quality construction and advanced technologies result from years of ongoing research at Bose. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio perfor...
Page 7 - bottom surface to protect the module and the floor.; Figure 2; Using the cables correctly; before making the connections.
AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 5 Selecting a location for the Acoustimass ® module The Acoustimass module can be hidden almost anywhere in a room. Leave at least 2 inches(5 cm) of space between the opening (port) and the wall. To prevent interference, keep themodule at least 2 feet (0.6 m) from ...
Page 8 - Release the terminal tab to secure both wires.; Figure 3; Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier; and could potentially damage the system.
6 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Connecting the cube speakers to the Acoustimass ® module Use the following steps to connect the cube speakers to the rear panel of the Acoustimassmodule: 1. Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the left cube speaker. 2. Press the t...
Page 9 - Figure 4; Checking your connections
AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 4. Connect the free end of the left (L) INPUTS cable to the LEFT speaker terminals of your amplifier or receiver. Connect the marked wire to the positive (+) terminal and the plainwire to the negative (–) terminal. 5. Connect the free end of the right (R) INPUTS ...
Page 10 - When played at high volume, the Acoustimass; Operating Your Acoustimass
8 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Checking the system Make sure your system is working properly by following these steps: 1. Turn on your amplifier or receiver. 2. Turn the balance control on your amplifier all the way to the left. You should hear music from the left cube speaker only, although y...
Page 11 - Problem; channel is defective, it could damage your Acoustimass 3 system.; Maintaining Your Acoustimass
AM252171_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9 Cleaning your speakers Clean the cabinets of your Acoustimass ® 3 system using a damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent such as dish soap. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutionscontaining alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liq...
Page 12 - Technical information; Features; Gauge; Warranty period
10 October 22, 2001 AM252171_02_V.pdf Maintaining Your Acoustimass ® 3 Speaker System Technical information Features Virtually Invisible ® speaker design Acoustimass ® speaker technology Identical magnetically shielded cube speakers Syncom ® computer quality control Automatic system protection circu...