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Bose Acoustimass 10 Series II home theatre speaker system Sold from August 1998 to 2002 User Manual
Bose Acoustimass 10 Series II home theatre speaker system Sold from August 1998 to 2002 User Manual
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AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 9 EnglishConnecting the speakers The supplied cables make it easy for you to connect your system. The connections at the Acoustimass® module are already made for you. There are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which may be separated or “unzipped” as much as needed to comfortably reach the speakers (Figure 7). Separate the cables as you are laying out the cable lengths. •The 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the center, left, and right front cube speakers. •The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers. •The 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the outputs on the receiver. Separate these wires just enough to reach the connectors. Figure 7 Separating cables Setting Up CAUTION: Before making any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (AC power mains). Not doing so may result in damage to your system. Never connect the cubes directly to a receiver output. Always connect the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver. 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.
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. Connect the Acoustimass® module to the center and front cube speakers Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. Note: You can use any cube array in any position. 1. Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the cube array you have placed in the center speaker position. Press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker. Then, insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires in place. See Figure 8. 2. Connect the wire pair marked RIGHT to the cube array you have placed in the right front position (to the right of the TV as you face it) in the same way. 3. Connect the wire pair marked LEFT to the cube array you have placed in the left front position (to the left of the TV as you face it). Figure 8 Making cube speaker connec- tions Marked wire to red terminal
AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 11 EnglishConnect 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 module to the right surround speaker (on your right as you face the TV). As shown in Figure 8, press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires in place. 2. The wire marked LEFT SURROUND connects the module to the left surround speaker. Press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires. Connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to your surround-sound receiver. 1. Match the wire labels to the SPEAKER OUTPUT labels on the receiver: a. RIGHT wires go to the Right Front SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. b.CENTER wires go to the Center SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. c.LEFT wires go to the Left Front SPEAKER OUTPUT connections. d.RIGHT SURROUND wires to the Right Surround (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connec- tions. e.LEFT SURROUND wires go to the Left Surround (rear) SPEAKER OUTPUT connec- tions. 2. Match the polarity on the receiver. Connect the wire pairs in phase (+ to + and – to –). a. Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate positive (+) terminal. b. Attach each plain wire (–) to the appropriate negative (–) terminal. 3. At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure all RCA connectors are firmly inserted into the proper INPUT FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER jacks. Note: Front speakers may also be called Main, A, or 1 by some receiver manufacturers. Surround speakers may be called Rear. CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your television unless the television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for all channels. Setting Up
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 terminals according to their position in your room. At the receiver, check that the wires are connected in phase (+ to + and – to –). Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of Acoustimass module output. Be sure to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver in and turn it on. CAUTION: Do not allow exposed wires to brush against each other; this could damage your receiver. Figure 9 Completed connections SURROUND SPEAKERSR CENTERFRONT SPEAKERSR LL REAR INPUTSLEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND TO CUBE SPEAKERSLCRLSRSOUTPUTS FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIERLCRLSRS RCL RS LS Attach the module end cover, if desired The module end cover is designed to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of the Acoustimass module. However, because the cover has a beveled surface, you cannot stand the module on that end with the cover in place. If you plan to use the cover, attach it to the cable end after all connections have been checked (Figure 9). Gently push the end cover into the grommets on the Acoustimass module (Figure 10). Your set-up is complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system. Figure 10 The module end cover fits over the cables
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 will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent for periods of time. Setting your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver You must set the volume levels for the front, center, and surround speakers at your receiver. You can adjust these levels at the receiver or with the remote control. Your receiver may have a test tone to help you set volume levels. If it does, follow these steps: •Press test tone ON at the remote. •Set the volume for the speakers in the following order: Left, Center, Right, Surround. •Balance the pink noise tone for evenness among all individual speakers. Instructions for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of receiver you are using. Follow your receiver owner’s guide for testing and adjusting the balance of each speaker. For use in video applications, be sure the SURROUND-SOUND center mode setting of your receiver is on NORMAL (Figure 11). Figure 11 A Dolby Pro-Logic receiver set for NORMAL surround-sound6789101112131415 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5 4 3 2 1 0 Setting your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are compatible with the output from Dolby Digital (AC-3) receivers. Take special care to set the channel output according to the specifications listed in the chart below. The cube speakers are full-range loudspeakers and must be set up as LARGE speakers at the receiver or its TV screen menu. Turn the subwoofer OFF, but turn the LFE (low frequency effects) ON. If available, set the crossover frequency to 200Hz. Speaker Setting at receiver Left and Right Front Large Center Large Left and Right Surround Large LFE (low frequency effects) ON Subwoofer OFF Crossover frequency 200Hz Bass and treble adjustments Upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpets, or heavy drapes can muffle treble (high notes), making your speaker system sound bass heavy. Bare floors and walls and hard surface furniture can make your speaker system sound too shrill. After listening to your speakers, you may want to adjust the balance of bass and treble. You can use the bass and treble controls on your receiver.
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 sound source and try the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide. Problem What to do System does not•Make sure the power cord of the receiver is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and function at all that the unit is turned on. •Be sure to select a source at the receiver (video, DVD, CD, tuner). No sound• Check the speaker connections. Turn the unit ON. • Increase the volume. • Disconnect any headphones. Sound is distorted• Make sure speaker cable is not damaged. • Reduce the volume of any external components connected to the receiver. No bass• Make sure the speaker connections at the receiver or amplifier are correct (+ to + and - to -). •If you are using Dolby Digital (AC-3) programming, verify that the settings are correct at the receiver. Be sure the source material (laserdisc, DVD, or broadcast programming) is Dolby Digital encoded. Not enough or• Move the Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to increase bass. Move it farther too much bass from a wall or corner to decrease bass. •Set the “Loudness” or “Bass Boost” control on your receiver to increase or decrease bass. No surround-sound• To get the full performance benefit, your HiFi Stereo VCR or stereo television must be connected to a home theater receiver. •Make sure your receiver is set to a surround-sound mode. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers.
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 allow liquids to spill on or objects to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles. You may vacuum the grilles carefully; the drivers are directly behind the grille cloth. No other maintenance is needed. Warranty period Bose® Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers are covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are explained on the warranty card packed with your speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card. The serial number is located on the Acoustimass module; you may choose to record it on page 3 of this guide. Then, please detach and mail the card to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope. Bose will try to remedy any problem within the terms of your limited warranty. Accessories Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white) Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white) Figure 12 Add-on connector for use with speaker wire Add-on connector: PN189830 (see Figure 12) Adapts other speaker cable for use with Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers Extension cable (to extend length from Acoustimass module to receiver): PN187092-1 (black), PN187092-2 (white) 20' (6 m) ribbon with five pairs of wire
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 SummingTM speaker design •Magnetically shielded cube speakers •Automatic system protection circuitry •Syncom ® computer quality control Speaker driver complement Cube arrays: two 2.50-inch TwiddlerTM speakers Acoustimass module: three 5.25-inch woofers for left front, center, right front, and surround channels Connectivity Compatible with A/V receivers rated from 10 to 200 watts per front channel and 10 to 100 watts per rear channel; rated from 4 to 8 ohms Finish Cube arrays: Black or Arctic white finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish Size/Weight Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x 3.1"W x 4.0"D (15.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 10.2 cm) 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) Acoustimass module: 14"H x 23"W x 7.5"D (35.5 cm x 58.5 cm x 19.0 cm) 28.7 lb (13.0 kg) Packed system: 50.5 lb (22.9 kg)
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