Bose CineMate digital home theatre speaker system Sold from September 2005 User Manual

CINEMATE
™
DIGITAL HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system 
properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this guide for future reference.
The Interface module is to be used only with the Acoustimass
® module in the Bose® CineMate™ speaker system.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. 
WARNING:...

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INTRODUCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing a Bose® CineMateTM digital home theater speaker system, which 
delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of DVDs and 
other exciting home entertainment.
Using our TrueSpace
TM signal processing technology, CineMate speakers provide improved 
spaciousness for bold 3-D effects and movie-like realism from surround encoded DVDs and 
other entertainment sources. In fact, they...

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SYSTEM SETUP
Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to 
transport your system. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. 
Notify Bose or your authorized Bose
® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer 
to the address sheet included in the carton.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.
Check to be sure your system...

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Selecting a location for your CineMateTM speaker system
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the 
Interface module. While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best system performance, 
you may find other placement variations that are more convenient and provide the sound you 
enjoy.
Note:Keep in mind that the Acoustimass
® module is the only part of this system that connects 
to a power outlet....

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Positioning the speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround 
effects that your CineMateTM home theater speaker system is designed to deliver.
Note:The left and right speakers are identical. Place one speaker to the left of your TV and the 
other one to the right.
• Place the left and right speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other to 
optimize the surround sound experience (Figure...

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• Set the speakers on their bottom surfaces, only, with the Bose
® logo right-side up.
Figure 4
Recommended speaker 
orientation
• Aim the speakers straight ahead into the listening area (Figure 5). Do not place the speakers 
at an angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area sig-
nificantly alters system performance.
Figure 5
Recommended speaker 
position
Positioning the Acoustimass® module
• Place the module at the same...

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• Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall to prevent over-powering bass.
• Stand the Acoustimass
® module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end 
(Figure 7).
• Attach the large rubber feet to the bottom of each foot on the module. The rubber feet 
provide increased stability and protection from scratches.
Figure 7
Recommended orientation 
for the module
CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the...

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2.At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much 
as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Separating left and right 
speaker cords
3.Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 10). Plug the 
RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. 
Figure 10
Left and right speaker 
connections
Note: A longer speaker cable can be ordered from Bose, if you...