Acoustimass 10II
The Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II Home Theater
Speaker System
Owner’ s Guide
October 22, 2001
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Introduction
Thank you
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Important information
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.
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. Please take the time to read this owner’s guide carefully. It will
help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features.
Save your owner’s guide for future reference.
Declaration
of Conformity
We, the offerer:
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Corporation, The Mountain,
Bose
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment: Loudspeakers
Type designation: Acoustimass® 10 Series II
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
1 May 1998
Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 Anton Schalkamp
1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands General Manager, Bose Europe
Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions – for all components
before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the
owner’s guide.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or
moisture – Do not use this product near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed
by Bose® Corporation. Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’ s instructions – To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, put the product in a position
and location that will not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, do not place the product
on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block
the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may
keep air from flowing through its ventilation
openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other . A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or third prong are pr ovided for
your safety . If the provided plug does not fit
in your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer .
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over .
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time – to prevent damage to this product.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way: such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally , or
has been dropped – Do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized
service center near you.
15. T o prevent risk of fir e or electric shock, avoid
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles.
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
17. See product enclosure for safety related
markings.
Information about products that
generate electrical noise
If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different
circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
Note:
Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
B specifications.
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Important Safety Instructions
18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
a proper power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when
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installing an outside antenna system to keep from
touching power lines or circuits, as contact with
them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas
near overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into
such circuits or power lines.
20. Ground all outdoor antennas – If an external
antenna or cable system is connected to this
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded. This will provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding
illustration on this page.
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Antenna lead in wire
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC ART 250, Part H)
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Note to CA TV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as is practical.
©2001 Bose Corporation,
The Mountain, Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA
255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494
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Contents
Where to find...
Introduction
Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 2
Important Information ................................................................................................... 2
Contents
Where to find… ............................................................................................................. 3
For your records ........................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 4
Placing your Acoustimass® 10 Series II speakers to achieve
realistic home theater sound .................................................................................. 5
Selecting the locations for your speakers..................................................................... 6
Connecting the speakers .............................................................................................. 9
Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system
For realistic home theater sound ................................................................................ 13
Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 14
Customer service ........................................................................................................ 14
Cleaning the speakers ................................................................................................ 15
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 15
Accessories................................................................................................................. 15
Product Information
Technical information.................................................................................................. 16
English
Dansk
Deutsch
Français
For your records
Bose® Corporation ....................................................................................inside back cover
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.
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Setting Up
Before you begin
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Bose® Virtually Invisible® speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances
from the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without a
room full of speakers.
Your stereo VCR or stereo television sends the encoded program material to the surroundsound receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to particular speakers.
Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is usually sent to
the center speaker while sounds from the left or right side of the picture go to the left or right
front speakers. Ambient sounds and special effects are directed to one or both of the surround (rear) speakers. The unique, easy-to-hide Acoustimass
channels. At any point in surround-sound performance, you may hear sound from all or just a
few of the speakers.
To select surround-encoded program material, look for any of the terms Surround, Dolby
Surround, and the double-D symbol * on tapes and discs, and the word
“surround” preceding a TV broadcast. Your Acoustimass 10 Series II home theater speakers
are also compatible with Dolby Digital* (also known as AC-3) receivers and program material.
The special settings for Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital receivers are described on
page 13.
You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that is not surround-encoded with
your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers. Simply adjust your receiver accordingly.
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module delivers bass for all
Unpacking the carton
• Remove any staples from the opened carton flaps.
• Remove the brown inner cartons containing the five cube speaker arrays and the Acousti-
mass module terminal cover.
• Gently roll the carton over onto its side and then onto its opening.
• Carefully lift the carton from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions.
• Do not detach the removable cables connected to the Acoustimass module.
• If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use them. Repack
everything in the original carton and contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
WARNING:
practice to avoid injury.
WARNING:
out of the reach of children.
The Acoustimass module weighs 28.7 pounds (13 kg). Use good lifting
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers
* Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic, the double-D symbol, and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Setting Up
Note:
Now is a good time to record the serial number of the Acoustimass® module on page 3
of this guide and on your warranty card. It is a good idea to save all packing materials for
possible future use.
Figure 1
What comes in the carton:
• Acoustimass module
• Module end cover
cube speaker arrays
• 5
• 20' (6 m) speaker input cable
• 20' (6 m) front speaker output
cable
• 50' (15 m) rear speaker
output cable
• 8 protective rubber feet
• Owner’s guide
• Quick set up guide
Placing your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers to achieve realistic home
theater sound
The center speaker localizes action and dialogue on your screen. Sound from the center
speaker should seem to come from within the picture.
The left and right front speakers create a sound image wider than the screen that seems
natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room.
The surround speakers add subtle 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.
You can place the front and center speakers near a TV screen with no picture interference,
because all of the cube speakers are magnetically shielded. You can use any of the five cube
arrays at any location.
The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be at least 2 feet (.6 m)
from your screen, but at the same end of the room as the front and center speakers. Bose
Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage of the fact that the source of bass sound is
difficult to locate, so you can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of sight.
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