User manual BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 10 II HOME CINEMA SPEAKER SYSTEM

[. . . ] The Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194646_02 _V. pdf Introduction English Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II home theater speaker system. With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you'll surround yourself with realistic sound, without a lot of equipment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set-up and operation of your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system is significantly different from other speakers. [. . . ] · Up to 20 feet (6 m) between the Acoustimass module and the front and center cube speakers. · Up to 50 feet (15 m) between the Acoustimass module and the surround speakers. Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your placement options. See "Accessories" on page 15. English Note: Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully. Proper mounting will insure optimum performance from your system. Figure 2 One suggested home theater layout Selecting the locations for your speakers The cables provided with your Acoustimass 10 Series II system vary in length, allowing a great deal of flexibility in speaker placement. Choose convenient speaker locations that give you good sound. Left and right front cube speakers Figure 3 shows suggested ways to achieve an accurate left and right sound image. 6 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V. pdf Setting Up · Place the front speakers on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 feet (5 m) apart. · Place them in line with the center of the screen for the best sound balance (position 1). Placing them in a line above the top of the TV is a third choice (position 3). · The speaker on the left as you face the TV is connected to the LEFT FRONT output jack on the Acoustimass® module. English Figure 3 Suggested choices for left and right front speaker placement 3 2 3 1 1 2 Center cube speaker Sound from the center speaker should seem to come from within the picture. · Place the center cube speaker above, below, or on top of your television. If below, be sure that the cube speaker is not supporting the weight of the television in any way. · Keep it as close to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for the most accurate dialogue reproduction (positions 1 or 2). CAUTION: If you are placing the center speaker on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of four rubber feet provided. This will also provide extra stability on surfaces such as marble or glass. Additional rubber feet are available, free, by calling the Bose® customer service numbers inside the back cover of this manual. Ask for Part Number 178321-04. Figure 4 Suggested choices for center speaker placement 1 2 AM194646_02_V. pdf October 22, 2001 7 Setting Up Surround cube speakers English The left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly behind. · Put one on the left and the other on the right, beside or just to the rear of the home theater seating area. · Place them high up, to avoid a direct sound path to the ears of the listeners (position 1). · If you want the speakers located as shown in positions 2 and 3, make sure they are not directed at the viewers. · The rear speaker on the left as you face the TV is connected to the LEFT SURROUND output jack on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 5 Suggested choices for surround (rear) speaker placement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Acoustimass module Bose® recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end of the room as the television monitor. To prevent interference, keep the module at least 2 feet (. 6 m) from the television. · You may hide the Acoustimass module behind or under furniture, but do not block the opening. Be sure there is at least 2 inches (5 cm) between the opening and any surface. [. . . ] 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. AM194646_02_V. pdf October 22, 2001 13 Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 10 Series II Speaker System English 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 System does not function at all What to do · Make sure the power cord of the receiver is plugged into an operating AC wall outlet and that the unit is turned on. [. . . ]