Acoustimass® 6 series V Acoustimass® 10 series V home theater speaker systems Owner's Guide │ Guía del usuario │ Notice d’utilisation
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Contents Introduction Thank You........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Unpacking the carton .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Setting Up Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound...
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 speaker. These speakers, together with the Acoustimass module, produce a powerful and realistic home theater experience. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack the carton contents: 1.
Setting Up 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 speakers. • In an Acoustimass 10 system, the center channel speaker is for use at the front of the room and near the center of your TV.
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 6 inches (15 cm) away from any CRT (picture tube) TV. Center speaker Sound from the center speaker should seem to come from within the picture to give the most realistic performance of on-screen action and dialogue.
Setting Up 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 the Acoustimass module Insert the plug on each speaker cable into the connector on the module. Match the label on the plug to the proper connector. 1. Use the supplied 20-ft (6.
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. Unlike the speaker cables, this input cable has a multi-pin connector that inserts into the Audio Input connector on the module.
Setting Up 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, which should have audio output terminals labeled: • Right, Left, and Center for the front audio channels. • Right Surround and Left Surround for the rear channels.
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 offer options to suit your particular style of use and preferences. CAUTION: This system provides an automatic protection circuit to help guard against damage from electrical stresses and overload of the system.
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 reproduction from all channels. To gain complete advantage of these system capabilities, you may want to adjust some settings on your receiver.
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 carton. Problem What to do System does not function at all • Make sure the receiver and powered Acoustimass module are plugged into an operating AC outlet and that the receiver is turned on.
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 any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
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" (6.35 cm) Twiddler™ speaker • Powered Acoustimass module: One 5.25" (13 cm) woofers System power rating Acoustimass 10 system: U.S./Canada: 100-127V 50/60 Hz 270W Europe/Australia: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 270W Acoustimass 6 system: U.S.
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