Page 2 - October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; English; Bose; Loudspeakers; Technical regulations:; Introduction; Thank you; We appreciate your choice of the Bose; Important information; Please read this owner’s guide; Anton Schalkamp
2 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English 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 ® 10 Series II Home Theater Speake...
Page 3 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a; Important Safety Instructions; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
AM194646_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 - b October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; 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 AM19464_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 (of...
Page 5 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 3; For your records; Dansk
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 3 English Contents Where to find... Introduction Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 2Important Information ....................................................................
Page 6 - October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; Before you begin; practice to avoid injury.; Setting Up
4 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Before you begin Bose ® Virtually Invisible ® speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances from the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without aroom full of speakers. Your stereo VCR or stereo televis...
Page 7 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 5; Now is a good time to record the serial number of the Acoustimass; Figure 1; What comes in the carton:
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 5 English Setting Up Note: Now is a good time to record the serial number of the Acoustimass ® module on page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card. It is a good idea to save all packing materials forpossible future use. Figure 1 What comes in the carton: • Aco...
Page 8 - October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; • Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass; Figure 2; Selecting the locations for your speakers; Left and right front cube speakers
6 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Setting Up A suggested home theater layout that conforms to the guidelines described above is shownin Figure 2. Twist the pairs of cube speakers so they describe angles that create room-fillingsound patterns. You may choose to place the speakers differentl...
Page 9 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7; on the Acoustimass; Figure 3; Center cube speaker; Figure 4 shows suggested positions for the center speaker.; Figure 4
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 7 English Setting Up • Place the front speakers on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 feet (5 m) apart. • Place them in line with the center of the screen for the best sound balance (position 1). You can also place them diagonally as sh...
Page 10 - October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; directed at the viewers.; Figure 5; Acoustimass module; Figure 6; Acoustimass module positions
8 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Setting Up Surround cube speakers The left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather thanfrom directly behind. Refer to Figure 5. • Put one on the left and the other on the right, beside or just to the rear of the home th...
Page 11 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9; Connecting the speakers; three pairs of wires; left and right surround; five pairs of wires; outputs on the receiver; . Separate these wires just enough to reach the connectors.; Figure 7; Separating cables
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9 English Connecting the speakers The supplied cables make it easy for you to connect your system. The connections at theAcoustimass ® module are already made for you. There are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which may be separated or “unzip...
Page 12 - 0 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; Connect the Acoustimass; CENTER; Marked wire
10 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Setting Up Note: If you want to use other speaker cable or need to lengthen the supplied cables, call Bose ® customer service. See page 15 for descriptions of applicable accessories. The cus- tomer service numbers can be found inside the back cover. Conne...
Page 13 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 11; two pairs of wires; Connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 11 English Connect the Acoustimass ® module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires to connect the Right and Left surround cube speakers to the Acoustimass module. 1. Use the wire marked RIGHT SURROUND to connect the modul...
Page 14 - 2 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass; Figure 9; Completed connections; RS; Attach the module end cover, if desired
12 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Setting Up Check the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass ® module and the module to the cube speakers (Figure 9). Make sure all speakers are connected to the proper terminalsaccording to their position in your room. At t...
Page 15 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 13; For realistic home theater sound; Setting your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver; test tone; Speaker Setting at receiver; Bass and treble adjustments
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 13 English Using Your Acoustimass ® 10 Series II Speaker System For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by the steering logic in your surround-sound receiver. During a surround-sound program the front and center speakers...
Page 16 - 4 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; Troubleshooting; Problem; Customer service
14 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Maintaining Your Acoustimass ® 10 Series II Speaker System Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers, turn off your soundsource and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose ® dealer to...
Page 17 - AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 15; Cleaning the speakers; Accessories
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 15 English Maintaining Your Acoustimass ® 10 Series II Speaker System Cleaning the speakers Wipe the cube speakers using a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or chemicals. Do not allowliquids to spill on or objects to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker gr...
Page 18 - 6 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf; Technical information; Features; Speaker driver complement; Connectivity
16 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf English Product Information Technical information Features • Direct/Reflecting ® speaker technology • Virtually Invisible ® speaker design • Acoustimass ® speaker technology combined with Adaptive Energy Summing TM speaker design • Magnetically shielded cube spea...
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Warranty © 2000 Bose Corporation The Moun-tain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA194646 AM Rev. 02 JN98832