Page 2 - Important Safety Information
2 - English Please read this owner’s guide and save it for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk...
Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
English - 3 Contents Introduction Thank You ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Unpacking the carton .....................................
Page 4 - Thank You; Unpacking the carton; With Acoustimass 6 system
4 - English Introduction Thank You We appreciate your choice of the Bose ® Acoustimass ® 6 series V or Acoustimass 10 series V home theater speaker system. The Acoustimass 6 features five small cube speakers, while the Acoustimass 10 system features four cube speaker arrays and a center front speake...
Page 5 - Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound; Setting Up
English - 5 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing a location for each speaker:• The Acoustimass ® module should be at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent interference. • Select a stable and level surface for each of the ...
Page 6 - Front left and right speakers
6 - English Setting Up Front left and right speakers The goal for these is to create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. • Place these two front speakers on either side of your TV.• Keep them 6 feet (2 m) to 15 feet (5 m) apart and at least...
Page 7 - Making the connections; Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module
English - 7 Making the connections Only the Acoustimass ® module connects to your receiver. The speakers all connect directly to the Acoustimass module. WARNING: Do not connect the speakers to a receiver. This can result in damage to your system and possible electric shock. Connecting speakers to th...
Page 8 - Setting Up; Connecting the Acoustimass
8 - English Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass ® module to the receiver CAUTION: Before making these connections, turn off your receiver to prevent unwanted noises when you plug the Acoustimass ® module into it. The system input cable is 20 feet (6.1 m) long and connects to your surround receiver...
Page 9 - To make the connections:; Checking the connections
English - 9 To make the connections: 1. Insert the multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the input connector on the Acoustimass ® module. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the connection. 2. Connect each wire pair on the other end of the system input cable to your surround receiver,...
Page 10 - Using Your System; Getting the most from your home theater speakers; Adjusting the bass/room compensation
10 - English Using Your System Getting the most from your home theater speakers With system connections completed and the module plugged in, your Acoustimass ® system is now ready for use. Familiarize yourself with the controls and built-in protections that adjust the audio of this system. They offe...
Page 11 - Setting your digital surround sound receiver; Receiving a digital audio signal; Setting your analog surround sound receiver
English - 11 Using Your System Setting your digital surround sound receiver Speakers in your Acoustimass ® 6 series V or Acoustimass 10 series V system are fully compatible with the audio output of digital surround receivers. The system’s integrated signal processing supports full low-frequency repr...
Page 12 - Reference; Troubleshooting
12 - English Reference Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass ® speaker system, turn off your sound source and try the following solutions. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose ® dealer to arrange for service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the contact sheet in the...
Page 13 - Customer service; Cleaning; Limited warranty information; Accessories
English - 13 Reference Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact the Bose ® Customer Service office appropriate to your area. See the contact sheet in the carton. Cleaning The cabinets of your Acoustimass ® speaker system may be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth. Do not use ...
Page 14 - Technical Information; Speaker driver complement; System power rating
14 - English Reference Technical Information Speaker driver complement Acoustimass ® 10 system: • Cube speaker arrays and center front speaker: Two 2.5" (6.35 cm) Twiddler ™ speakers • Powered Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13 cm) woofers Acoustimass 6 system: • Cube speakers: One 2.5" (...