Bose Acoustimass 5- Manuals

Page 2 - Thank you; Please read this owner’s guide; Loudspeakers

2 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose ® Acoustimass ® 5 Series III speaker system. It will provide you with many years of listening enjoyment. Your system features new third genera-tion Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of ...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 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 23, 2001 AM196451_05_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; Where to find...

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 3 English Contents Where to find… Introduction Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 2Important information ......................................................................

Page 6 - English; Before you begin; Use good lifting; Figure 1; Setting Up

4 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Before you begin The Bose ® Acoustimass ® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over conven- tional speakers. For one, the system adjusts to deliver the best combination of direct andreflected sound for your listening environment and musical ...

Page 7 - Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass; Figure 2; Bose; Examining the cables and connections; Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with the system.

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 5 English Setting Up 2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass ® system components 1. You can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in your listening room, in either a vertical or horizontal position (Figure 2). It can be hidden under a bed or table or...

Page 8 - Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass; Release the terminal tab and both wires will be held securely.; Figure 3; Figure 4

6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Setting Up 4. Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass ® module Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the left cube array. 1. Just press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker to insert the marked wire into the red...

Page 9 - Connecting the Acoustimass; Figure 5; Repeat these last two steps for the right channel.

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 7 English 5. Connecting the Acoustimass ® 5 Series III system to your receiver 1. Select one of the remaining two pairs of wires, and locate the left channel terminals on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. Depress the red,positive (+) tab, i...

Page 10 - Checking your speaker system; D. Return the balance control to the center position.; Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound; Cube considerations

8 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Checking your speaker system As you begin listening to your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system, the following test willhelp you determine that it is working properly: A. Turn the balance control on your receiver or amplifier all the way to the left. ...

Page 11 - Figure 6; Acoustimass module considerations

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 9 English Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass ® 5 Series III Speaker System Figure 6 Cube array positions Acoustimass module considerations Unlike conventional floor standing or bookshelf speakers, you can fine tune the bass re-sponse of your Acoustimass 5 Series III spea...

Page 12 - Using your speaker system to its best advantage; Room Acoustics; Automatic System Protection

10 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass ® 5 Series III Speaker System Using your speaker system to its best advantage Your speaker system requires very little attention when set up and connected properly.However, observing the following guidelines will help maximiz...

Page 13 - Maintaining your speaker system; Problem; One of the cube arrays; Maintaining Your Acoustimass

AM196451_05_V.pdf October 23, 2001 11 English Maintaining your speaker system The cabinets of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system may be cleaned with a softdamp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any open-ings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemical...

Page 14 - Technical Information; Features; Available Accessories; Product Information

12 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V.pdf English Technical Information Features Direct/Reflecting ® speaker design Acoustimass ® speaker system Syncom ® II computerized quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Two 5.25 inch (13.3 cm) low-frequency drivers in Acoustimass m...

Page 16 - Warranty