User manual BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 6 I HOME CINEMA SPEAKER SYSTEM

[. . . ] The Bose® Acoustimass® - 6 Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V. pdf Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass®-6 home theater speaker system. With these Virtually Invisible® speakers you will surround yourself with realistic sound, without a lot of equipment. For your records The serial number is located near the connection panel on the Acoustimass module. Serial number: _________________________________________________________________ Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Type designation: Loudspeakers Acoustimass® -6 Home Theater Speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 21 February 1997 Bose B. V. , Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V. pdf Contents Where to find. . . Setting Up Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The speaker on the left as you face the TV connects to the LEFT FRONT jack on the Acoustimass module. Figure 3 The terminal on the back of a left or right front cube speaker L/R L/R 2 2 Figure 4 Suggested choices for left and right front speaker placement 1 1 AM189815_04_V. pdf December 20, 2001 7 Setting Up Center cube speaker Select one speaker with a gray terminal marked C/S as the front center speaker (Figure 5). 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). C/S C/S Figure 5 The terminal on the back of a center or surround cube speaker 1 Figure 6 Suggested choices for center speaker placement 2 CAUTION: Before placing the center speaker on top of a television, attach the four small rubber feet to its bottom surface. They give added stability on slippery surfaces, such as polished furniture, marble, or glass. Note: To obtain additional rubber feet, free, call Bose® Customer Service (listed on the inside back cover), and ask for Part Number 178321-04. Surround cube speakers The remaining two speakers with gray terminals marked C/S are the surround speakers. Their left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly behind (Figure 7). · · · · · Put one on the left and the other on the right, beside or just to the rear of the home theater seating area. Position them so they do not create a direct sound path to the ears of the listeners (position 1). Generally aim them away from the viewers, toward the rear or side walls (positions 2 or 3). If you want these speakers directly behind the seating area, make sure they are not directed at the viewers. The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers. The 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the outputs on the receiver. Separate these wires just enough to reach the connectors. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage to your system. Note: If you have already installed cable behind walls or under floors, or believe you need to splice the supplied cables for any other reason, inquire about the add-on connectors and extension cable available from Bose® Customer Service. Bose Customer Service telephone numbers are listed on the inside back cover. The supplied cables are not intended for in-wall installation. Connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires to connect the Acoustimass module to the center and front cube speakers. · · The gray connector goes into the gray terminal on the center speaker (Figure 10). C C/S Figure 10 L/R Inserting gray connector marked C into the gray terminal marked C/S L/R The black connector marked L goes into the black terminal on the left front speaker (to the left of the TV as you face it). The black connector marked R goes into the black terminal on the right front speaker. · 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. 10 December 20, 2001 AM189815_04_V. pdf Setting Up At the Acoustimass® module, check to be sure the connectors are firmly inserted into the proper OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. · · · The black L connector goes into the L jack. The black R connector goes into the R jack. Connect the module to the surround cube speakers Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with gray connectors to join the Acoustimass module to the surround speakers. · · The gray connector marked LS goes into the gray terminal on the left surround speaker (to your left as you face the TV). The gray connector marked RS goes into the gray terminal on the right surround speaker. At the Acoustimass module, make sure the gray connectors are firmly inserted into the LS and RS OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks. Connect the module to the receiver Use the 20 foot (6 m) cable with five wire pairs to connect the Acoustimass module to your surround sound receiver. [. . . ] · Be sure to select a source at the receiver (video, CD, tuner). No sound · Check the cube speaker and Acoustimass module connections. · Disconnect any headphones. No surround sound · If your surround sound receiver is Pro-Logic, be sure your receiver is connected to a stereo sound source (TV, VCR, laserdisc or DSS player) by an RCA stereo cable. If the receiver is connected directly to a stereo television, make sure that all other program sources (VCR, laserdisc or DSS player) are connected to the TV using RCA stereo cable as well. · If your surround sound receiver is Dolby Digital (AC-3), be sure the sound source (DSS, laser disc or DVD player) is connected directly to your receiver as described in your receiver owner's guide. Sound is distorted · Make sure speaker cable is not damaged. [. . . ]