Bose Acoustimass 6 Series II home theatre speaker system Sold from 2000 to 2006 User Manual

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EnglishConnecting the Acoustimass® module to the center and front
cube speakers
CAUTION: Never connect the cubes directly to the receiver. Always connect the cube
speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver.
Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to
the center and front cube speakers. Refer to Figure 8.
1. Connect the wire pair marked CENTER to the cube speaker you have...

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Connecting the Acoustimass® module to your receiver
CAUTION: Do not connect the Acoustimass module directly to your television unless the
television provides surround decoding circuitry and amplified outputs for all channels.
Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with five wire pairs to connect the Acoustimass module to your
surround sound receiver. Refer to Figure 8.
1. Connect all wires to the receiver in phase (+ to + and – to –).
a. Connect each wire marked with a...

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Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System
Attaching the module end cover
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 of the module after all connections
have been checked (Figure 10). Gently push the end cover into...

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Using your receiver’s test tone to verify connections and adjust
the volume level
1. Press test tone ON at the remote.
2. Listen and confirm that each speaker reproduces sound as the tone moves from speaker
to speaker in this order: LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND. One tone should come from
both SURROUND speakers at the same time.
3. Adjust the volume levels of the CENTER and SURROUND speakers to achieve the
balance you prefer for your listening area....

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EnglishUsing your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver
Your Acoustimass® 6 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 Acoustimass speaker system is a full-range system and must be set as
LARGE speakers on the Dolby Digital screen menu. An exception is the center speaker, which
must be set as SMALL. Turn the subwoofer OFF and turn the...

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Cleaning your 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.
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 6 speaker system, turn off your sound source
and try the solutions below. If you...

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Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 6 Speaker System
Problem What to do
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 speaker connections at the receiver or amplifier are correct (+ to + and – to –).
• If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode, make sure surround sound is turned on and the
center channel is set to NORMAL.
•If you are using Dolby Digital (AC-3)...

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Technical Information
Features
Acoustimass® speaker technology combined with Adaptive Energy SummingTM
speaker design
Virtually Invisible
® speaker design
Magnetically shielded cube speakers
Automatic system protection circuitry
Syncom
® computer quality control
Driver Complement
Cube speakers: One 2.5" (6.4 cm) magnetically shielded wide-range driver per cube
Acoustimass module: Two 5.25" (13.3 cm) dual-voice coil low-frequency drivers
Compatibility...

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