The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker Systems August 13 , 2002 AM264924_00_V.
Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the powered Acoustimass® module to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. CA UTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Contents Where to find… Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound . . .
Setting Up Before you begin We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 series II or Acoustimass 16 home entertainment speaker system. 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 a room full of speakers. The cube speaker arrays, along with the powered Acoustimass module, reproduce the full-spectrum of sound from multi-channel digital programming.
Setting Up Figure 1 Carton contents 20-ft (6.1m) system input cable Three 20-ft (6.1m) front speaker cables ® Powered Acoustimass module Rubber feet for front center cube speaker array With Acoustimass 15 Series II system With Acoustimass 16 system Six cube speaker arrays Five cube speaker arrays Two 50-ft (15.2m) rear speaker cables Three 50-ft (15.
Setting Up Figure 2 For Acoustimass® 15 Series II Suggested home theater layouts For Acoustimass 16 5' 6' - 1 ) m 5 (2 5' 6' - 1 ) m 5 (2 C L RR R LR 2'+ ) + (0.6m C RR R CR L LR 2'+ ) + (0.6m CAUTION: To prevent interference, keep the Acoustimass module at least 2 feet (.6m) from your TV set. Figure 3 For Acoustimass 15 Series II For Acoustimass 16 Sound patterns Front center cube speaker array The front center cube speaker array localizes action and dialogue on your screen.
Setting Up Front left and right cube speaker arrays The front left and right cube speaker arrays create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. You can place the cube speaker arrays near a TV screen with no picture interference. Place the front cube speaker arrays on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2m), or as much as 15 feet (5m) apart (see Figure 2).
Setting Up Connecting the speakers CAUTION: Never connect the cube speaker arrays directly to a receiver output. Always connect them to the powered Acoustimass® module, then connect the module to the receiver. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage to your system. The supplied cables are not intended for in-wall installation. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer.
Setting Up 1. Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the center cube speaker array. Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube speaker array. Insert the marked (+) wire into the red terminal and the plain (–) wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires. 2. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the right front cube speaker array (to the right of the TV as you face it). 3. Connect the wire pair marked LEFT to the left front cube speaker array. 4.
Setting Up Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver The 20-foot (6.1m) system input cable connects the module to your surround receiver (see Figure 6). The system input cable has a multi-pin connector on one end and several wire pairs on the other. The wire pairs of the cable may be separated or “unzipped” as much as needed to comfortably reach the surround receiver connections.
Setting Up Figure 6 Acoustimass® module to receiver connections Note: The center surround connection is used only when a center rear speaker is installed.
Setting Up Checking the connections Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and from the module to the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Make sure all cube speaker arrays are connected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room. Check that all wires are connected to your surround receiver in phase (+ to + and – to –). Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of module output.
Using your system For realistic home theater sound CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 speaker systems incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from electrical stress or overload. This circuit activates at high volume levels to reduce output, causing a slight decrease in volume. This is normal operation and indicates that power input may be exceeding safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.
Using your system Be sure to get the digital audio signal To be sure that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your receiver (Figure 7). Before you play a DVD disc, be sure to select the digital output in the setup menu of your DVD player. For additional setup and operating information, please refer to the owner’s guide that came with your surround 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 list of service offices and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton.
Reference Cleaning the speakers 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. The grille assemblies on the cube arrays may be carefully vacuumed, if necessary.
Reference Warranty period Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the 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.
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