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01_Safety.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:29 PM Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save your owner’s guide for future reference. For your safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the powered Acoustimass® module to rain or moisture.
English Español Français CONTENTS SETTING UP Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing locations for your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the center front speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Français Español English SETTING UP Before you begin We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 16 Series II or 15 Series III home ! entertainment speaker system. Each system features a combination of cube speaker arrays, center front speaker, and a powered Acoustimass module. Together, they reproduce the ! full-spectrum sound of multi-channel digital programming for a powerful and realistic home theater experience. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack the carton contents as follows: 1.
English Español Français SETTING UP Choosing locations for your speakers Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing a location for each speaker: • Select a stable and level surface for each of the small speakers. ! Vibration can cause them to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. To prevent this problem, rubber feet are provided for attachment to the bottom of the center front speaker.
Français Español English SETTING UP Bose® wall brackets and floor or table stands expand the options for placement of your speakers. For further information, see “Accessories” on page 14. Note: The Acoustimass® 15 Series III system is designed for use with an optional center rear cube speaker array. For further details, see “Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system” on page 10.
English Español Français SETTING UP Placing your Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it difficult to locate the source of ! low-frequency sound from this module. So feel free to hide it from view, and: • Locate the module at the same end of the room as the television screen. • Keep the module at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent interference. • To increase bass effects, turn the front opening toward a wall; turn it away from the wall to decrease bass effects.
Français Español English SETTING UP 2. Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the rear of your room (Figure 5). Insert them into the jacks on the module as follows: • RR goes into the jack labeled Right Rear. • CR goes into the jack labeled Center Rear. This speaker is provided only with an Acoustimass® 16 system. • LR goes into the jack labeled Left Rear. 3. At the other end of each cable, insert the red collared (+) wire into the red (+) terminal on one speaker.
English Español Français SETTING UP Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The system input cable is 20 feet (6.1 meter) long and connects the Acoustimass module to your surround sound receiver. Unlike the speaker cables, this input cable has a multi-pin ! connector that inserts into the Audio Input jack on the module (Figure 6).
Français Español English SETTING UP Figure 8 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Thumbscrews Acoustimass® 16 module Home theater receiver LFE connector with cover removed Checking and finalizing connections Before plugging in the Acoustimass module, check all connections from the receiver to the the module and the module to the small speakers (Figure 5 on page 8 and Figure 8). • Make sure all cube speaker arrays are connected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room.
English Español Français 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. You may want to familiarize yourself with the controls and built-in protections that adjust ! the audio of this system (Figure 9). They offer options to suit your particular style of use and ! preferences.
Français Español English USING YOUR SYSTEM Setting your digital surround sound receiver Speakers in your Bose® Acoustimass® 16 Series II or Acoustimass 15 Series III 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.
English Español Français 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 address list included in the carton.
Français Español English REFERENCE Limited warranty Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so, ! however, does not affect your rights. Accessories Bose offers the following accessories in colors to match and add to your enjoyment of the Acoustimass speaker system.
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