User manual BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 15 I

[. . . ] The Bose® Acoustimass® 15 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V. pdf Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 15 home theater speaker system. With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you will surround yourself with realistic sound, with a minimal amount 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. [. . . ] 12 Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Product Information Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bose® Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover Español Français For your records Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Powered Acoustimass module. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Figure 1 What comes in the carton: · Powered Acoustimass module · Five cube speaker arrays · 20' (6 m) system input cable · Three 20' (6 m) front speaker output cables · Two 50' (15 m) rear speaker output cables · 4 large, 4 small rubber feet · Owner's Guide · Quick set up guide · Module power cord USA Europe UK/Singapore Australia * Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 4 October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V. pdf Setting Up Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound A suggested home theater layout that conforms to the guidelines described above is shown in Figure 2. You may want to place the speakers differently, to take advantage of the sound characteristics of different rooms. Note: The cube arrays are identical and can be used for any channel. All of the cube arrays are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a television picture. Twist the cube arrays so the speakers create room-filling sound patterns. Note: Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your placement options. Proper mounting will insure optimum performance from your system. Figure 2 One suggested home theater layout Center cube speaker The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on your screen. · Place the center cube array above, below, or on top of your television. If below, be sure that it is not supporting the weight of the television in any way. · Keep the cube array as close to the vertical center of the screen as possible, for the most accurate dialogue reproduction. CAUTION: If you are placing the center cube array on top of the television, use the smaller of the two sets of four rubber feet provided. This will 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. AM194452_06_V. pdf October 22, 2001 5 Setting Up Left and right front cube speakers The left and right front speakers create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room. · Place the front cube arrays on either side of your TV, at least 6 feet (2 m), or as much as 15 feet (5 m) apart. Surround cube speakers The surround, or rear, speakers add discrete sounds and special effects that expand the visual image, bringing the viewer into the center of the action. The surround speakers should be positioned to allow the sound to reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly behind. · Place the speakers at ear height or higher, if possible · Adjust the rear surround speakers to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener. Powered Acoustimass® module Bose® Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of pure bass sound is difficult to locate, so you can hide the Powered Acoustimass module conveniently out of sight. Place the module at the same end of the room as the television monitor. [. . . ] For example, when playing a movie on a DVD, you must select a video output, in this case DVD, and an audio output, Dolby Digital. You may also have to set up the digital signal using the receiver's front panel or on-screen menu. Please consult your receiver owner's manual for specific details. Figure 9 Use either the optical or coaxial digital sound cables and connections for Dolby Digital sound. AC-3 PLAY IN DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN PLAY IN (COAXIAL) AC-3 PLAY IN DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN PLAY IN (COAXIAL) FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R REAR L CENTER AM194452_06_V. pdf October 22, 2001 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 15 Speakers Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 15 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. [. . . ]