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    HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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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.
    WARNING: 
    To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. 
    WARNING: 
    The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
    shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the 
    system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
    These CAUTION marks are located on your LIFESTYLE® media center and Acoustimass® module enclosures:
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of 
    uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
    constitute a risk of electrical shock.
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user 
    to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
    KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
    LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
    KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
    Class 1 laser product
    This CD/DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to 
    EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2.
    CAUTION: 
    Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result 
    in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly 
    qualified service personnel.
    WARNING: 
    No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
    Class B emissions limits
    This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations 
    (Canada only).
    This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The 
    complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com.
    Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
    Additional safety information
    See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
    For Your Records
    Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the connection panel of the Acoustimass module.
    Your system includes (circle one): AV 18 Series II; AV 38; or AV 48 media center
    (identify yours by the label on the bottom)
    Serial numbers: Media center:____________________________ Acoustimass module: ________________________________
    Dealer name:__________________________________ Dealer phone: ___________________ Purchase date: ______________
    Bose recommends that you keep your sales slip and a copy of your product registration card together with this guide.
    Be sure to fill out your product registration card and mail it to Bose.
    Doing so is the only way to ensure that you will receive future software updates by mail.
     
    						
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    CONTENTS
    
    English FrançaisEspañol
    INTRODUCTION5
    Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    Use this guide as needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    For a step-by-step approach  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    For reference only, as needed   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
    System parts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
    Cables and accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
    SYSTEM PLACEMENT 8
    Positioning your media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
    Placing the five cube speakers around your room   . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
    Deciding where you want the center speaker   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  9
    Arranging the left and right front speakers  .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  9
    Positions for the two surround speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  10
    Location choices fo r the Acoustimass
    ® module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
    Hearing the results of proper placement  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
    BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 12
    Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass® module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
    Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube® speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
    Making two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  13
    Connect the cables from each speaker to th e module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  13
    Connecting the module to  the media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
    Using supplied and optional antennas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
    FM antenna connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
    AM antenna connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
    Cable radio as an option   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
    Connecting your TV to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
    Selecting the proper TV Video input  is critical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  16
    Making a video connection to the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  17
    Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only)  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
    Making an audio connection to the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  20
    Setting the TV properly is  important   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
    Turning off the internal speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
    Selecting the FIXED audio output optio n on your TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  22
    Your system is now ready for power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
    Installing the remote control batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
    Making sure the sound is as good as it gets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
    Using System Setup Disc 1   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
    Using Disc 2 for ADAPTiQ
    ® audio calibration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
    Taking the next steps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
    Installing the TV on/off sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
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    SYSTEM PLACEMENT
    BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
    OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS
    REFERENCE
     
    						
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    OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS 27
    Higher-quality connections to consider  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
    Your choice of audio connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
    Your choice of video connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
    Connecting other components to th e system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
    VCR connection options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
    Cable or satellite box options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
    Connecting a VCR in addition to cable/satellite  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  31
    Connecting a DVR in addition to cable/satellite  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  32
    Component video connections as another option  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  33
    Digital audio connection choices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
    Use one of two means  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
    Cables and considerations for further additions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
    Connecting external playback equipment  . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  35
    Connecting record/playback equipme nt   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  35
    Other jacks on the media center panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    Antenna extender as an option   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    IR emitter cable as an option  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    Data port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    Serial data jack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    Getting more advice specific to  your components   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
    REFERENCE38
    Enjoying your system in other rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
    Other products you can add   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
    How you make it all work together  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
    Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
    Contacting customer service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
    Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
    Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
     
    						
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    INTRODUCTION
    
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    INTRODUCTION
    Before you begin
    Thank you for choosing a Bose®LIFESTYLE®DVD home entertainment system. Superior 
    audio performance for both music and movies places this system at the heart of home 
    theater enjoyment. 
    Instructions in this guide apply to the Bose LIFESTYLE
    ® 18, 28, and 35 Series II systems and 
    to the LIFESTYLE® 38 and 48 systems.
    While suited to slightly different home entertainment needs, each of these advanced systems 
    includes connection jacks to extend its capabilities in up to 14 other rooms. All five systems 
    also feature the proprietary ADAPTiQ
    ® audio calibration system, for tailoring system perfor-
    mance to make it optimal for your home. 
    In addition, LIFESTYLE
    ® 38 and 48 systems feature an exciting and responsive uMusicTM
    intelligent playback system, which plays stored music to suit your changing taste and moods.
    Use this guide as needed
    You may want to rely on this guide as a step-by-step instructional aid or simply as a 
    reference if you get stuck. Suggestions on how you can proceed follow.
    For a step-by-step approach
    • Begin by identifying the parts of your system, using the illustrations on the next two pages. 
    • Consider the guidelines on placement to determine the best locations for your media 
    center, cube speakers, and Acoustimass
    ® module. These begin on page 8.
    • Using the supplied cables, follow the basic procedures and diagrams as you connect all the 
    system parts, including the AM and FM antennas and power cords, beginning on page 12.
    For reference only, as needed
    • Confirm that the basic connection between your LIFESTYLE® system and your television 
    allows you to see on-screen system menus. 
    Note:
    Basic setup is required for you to use the supplied Setup Disc 1 and to run the ADAPTiQ 
    calibration process to adjust the sound so it suits your room layout and furnishings. 
    • Scan our recommended approach on page 20 to power up the system and test for optimal 
    sound in your room. 
    • Check the detailed overview of how to connect other equipment to extend the versatility of 
    the system in “Connecting other components to the system” on page 29. Some possibili-
    ties include:
    • PVR or DVR (a personal or digital video recorder) • VCR (a video cassette recorder)
    • Cable or satellite box • Game console
    • DVD changer • Recording equipment 
    For system expansion into other rooms
    If you are ready to expand the system sound to other rooms, you may want to familiarize 
    yourself with special considerations for “Enjoying your system in other rooms” on page 38
    before you begin making connections.
     
    						
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    INTRODUCTION
     I
    NTRODUCTION
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    Unpacking the carton
    Carefully unpack your system and save all of the packing materials, which provide the safest 
    means for shipping or transporting. 
    If any product part 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.
    Note:
    Now is a good time to locate the serial numbers for your system, on the bottom of the 
    media center and near the connection panel on the Acoustimass® module. For future reference, 
    we suggest that you copy those numbers onto the For Your Records form on page 2.
    System parts
    Verify that your system includes the following main parts (Figure 1).
    Figure 1
    System parts 
    ®
    Media center
    Cube speaker arrays
    (LIFESTYLE
    ® 28 Series II 
    & LIFESTYLE®38 systems) Cube speakers
    (LIFESTYLE
    ® 18 
    Series II system)
    Jewel Cube
    ® speakers
    (LIFESTYLE® 35 Series II 
    & LIFESTYLE®48 systems) Cube speakers (5 per system)
    Rubber pad
    for Jewel Cube
    ®
    speaker or
    Rubber feet 
    for Acoustimass module
    Rubber feet 
    for cube speakers
    Acoustimass module
    Media center
    power supply
    or For LIFESTYLE
    ®
    38 & 48 systems or Remote control (1)
    For LIFESTYLE
    ®
    18, 28, & 35 Series II systems
     
    						
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    NTRODUCTION
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    Cables and accessories
    Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others 
    to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred. 
    Note:
    Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables, 
    for example.
    Figure 2
    Supplied cables and 
    accessories
    Setup Disc 2
    LR
    AM loop antennaFM antenna
    Video cable (6 ft) Stereo audio cablesS-video cable Front speaker cables (20 ft)Surround speaker cables (50 ft)
    Audio input cable
    Component video adapters
    IR emitter cable
    ADAPTiQ
    ® audio calibration system
    SCART
    adapter
    for 220-240V 
    systems onlyBatteries
    or
    ADAPTiQ system headset
    TV on/off sensor Mounting strip
    Media center power supply AC power cord
    230 VAC power cord
    (Europe) 120 VAC power cord
    (U.S./Canada)
    240 VAC power cord
    (Australia) 230 VAC power cord
    (U.K./Singapore)
    115/230 VAC 
    dual power cords 
    (U.S./Europe)
    Acoustimass® module AC power cord
    120 VAC power cord
    (U.S./Canada)
    240 VAC power cord
    (Australia) 230 VAC power cord
    (U.K./Singapore)
    230 VAC power cord
    (Europe)
    115/230 VAC 
    dual power cords
    (U.S./Europe)
    Setup Disc 1
    Note:A box with dotted lines identifies parts that vary with different product versions or in 
    different countries.
     
    						
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    SYSTEM
     PLACEMENT
    
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    SYSTEM PLACEMENT
    Positioning your media center
    To select a location in your room for the media center, use the guidelines below:
    • Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV, VCR, cable or satellite 
    box), to allow for easy cable connections. Check the length of the audio and video cables 
    you will use for these additional components. 
    Note:
    Additional cables are available from your local Bose® dealer. Or, to contact Bose directly, 
    refer to the address list provided in the carton. If you prefer, you can order cables from our
    website: www.bose.com.
    • Do not block the front of the media center. Allow enough room to lift up the front cover and 
    open the CD/DVD tray. Also, be sure you have a clear view of the display window on the 
    front of the media center (Figure 3).
    • Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 meters) of the Acoustimass
    ® module 
    (the length of the audio input cable).
    Note:
    For convenience, until your system is completely installed, you may wish to keep the 
    media center positioned for easy access to its rear connection panel.
    Figure 3
    Front features of the 
    media center
    Front door – Make sure you allow 
    enough room to lift this door.
    Disc tray – Make sure nothing blocks 
    this CD/DVD tray as it slides open.Display window – Make sure you can see 
    this information while using your system.
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    IR emitter – Make sure nothing impedes it from 
    sending signals to other components in the room.
    Placing the five cube speakers around your room
    When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, they provide the audio 
    atmosphere of a home theater. If you like, experiment with the placement and orientation of 
    the speakers to produce the sound most pleasing to you.
    Bose offers a variety of speaker mounting accessories, including stands and wall 
    brackets. For more information, or to purchase accessories, contact your local Bose 
    dealer or visit www.bose.com. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list provided in 
    the carton.
    CAUTION: 
    Choose a stable and level surface for each speaker. Vibration can cause speakers to 
    move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. 
     
    						
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    Deciding where you want the center speaker 
    The center speaker sound should seem to come directly from the center of the picture. The 
    provided cable allows it to be up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) from the Acoustimass® module.
    1. Place the center speaker in an upright position, directly above or below the center of the 
    TV screen or as close to that as possible.
    2. Align the front of speaker with the front edge of the TV screen.
    CAUTION: 
    Attach the supplied rubber feet (or pad) to its bottom surface before placing a
    center speaker on top of your TV. This provides stability and prevents shifting from vibration.To 
    obtain additional rubber feet, contact Bose
    ® Customer Service. Refer to the Bose address list 
    included with your system.
    Arranging the left and right front speakers 
    To best link sound to picture, put the left and right front speakers near your TV (Figure 4).
    • The supplied front cables allow for placement of the speakers up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) 
    from the Acoustimass module.
    • Set or mount each speaker in an upright position and lined up with the vertical and 
    horizontal center of the screen (Figure 4).
    • We recommend a maximum distance of 3 feet (1 meter) from the edge of the TV screen 
    to prevent over-separation of sound and picture. Vary this distance to suit your room 
    conditions and personal preference. 
    • If any front speakers will be in a bookcase unit, be sure to position them at the front edge of 
    the shelf. Placing them farther back can change the tonal quality of the sound.
    Figure 4
    Recommended speaker 
    locations
    Left 
    front
    Right
    front Center
    Left 
    surround
    Right
    surround
    • Rotate the top cube of each speaker array (or single cube) toward the wall or another hard 
    surface to create reflected sound, as shown in Figure 4, above. This applies to both front 
    left and right and surround left and right speakers.
     
    						
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    Positions for the two surround speakers
    The placement goal for rear surround speakers is to create an area of sound around the listener. 
    By locating them in the back half of your room and directing the cubes away from the listeners, 
    you prevent them from pinpointing the exact location of the sound source, which is ideal. 
    The surround speaker cables allow for up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) from the Acoustimass
    ® module.
    1. Place the speakers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible.The longer the path 
    from speakers to ears, the better.
    2. Adjust one cube of each speaker to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. 
    Location choices for the AcoustimassŠ module 
    Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 and follow these guidelines for selecting a floor location for place-
    ment of the Acoustimass module:
    • Along the same wall as the TV, or the same end of the room as the front speakers.
    • At least 18 inches (45 centimeters) from the TV to avoid magnetically interfering with the TV 
    image. Move it farther away if you still notice interference.
    • Positioned with its grille (with a Bose
    ® logo) facing into the room or perpendicular to the 
    closest wall. This prevents the wall from blocking sound output or boosting the bass.
    • Where it is not centered between two walls or between a floor and ceiling.
    • Within reach of the audio input cable (30 feet or 9.1 meters); the five speaker cables 
    (20 feet or 6.1 meters for front and center speakers; 50 feet or 15.2 meters for surround 
    speakers), and your AC power (mains) outlet.
    • On its two sides, its top, or its bottom, but NOT standing on either end (Figure 5).
    CAUTION: 
    Do not block the ventilation slots for the built-in electronic circuitry in the module.
    Figure 5
    Proper and improper 
    positioning of an 
    Acoustimass module
    BEST
    For best ventilation, 
    stand the module on 
    its bottom surface, 
    as shown, left.ALTERNATE
    Place the module 
    on one of its two 
    broad sides.DO NOT
    stand the module 
    on its slightly curved 
    back end, which can 
    cause it to tip over.DO NOT
    stand the module on 
    its front grille end. The 
    weight of the module 
    can damage the grille.
    Top surface Side surface Back end Front endVentilation
    openings
    • Under a table or behind a cabinet, for convenience. However, not where furniture or drapes 
    block any openings on the module.
    • With four self-adhesive rubber feet attached to the surface that touches the floor, for added 
    stability and protection from scratches.
    • Where it will not expose electronic media, like tapes, to its magnetic field for long periods.
     
    						
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