Bose ACOUSTIMASS 5, ACOUSTIMASS 5 IV, ACOUSTIMASS 20 User Manual
The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 and 20 Powered Speaker System
Owner’ s Guide
Safety/Maintenance Information
English
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
WARNING:
To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your Lifestyle® Acoustimass® module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER
LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR
AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR
L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this
owner’s guide.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully . It will help you set up and operate
your Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system properly. Save your owner’s guide for
future reference.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
CAUTION:
If liquids get into the product, turn the system off and allow it to air dry. Then turn
it on again. If you notice any problems with its functioning, unplug it and contact Bose
customer service.
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Contents
Where to find…
Setting Up
Before you begin...........................................................................................................4
Unpacking the carton ...................................................................................................4
Select the location for your speaker system ................................................................ 5
Speaker locations................................................................................................5
Acoustimass
Before making connections, unplug your system............................................... 6
Selecting the correct voltage ..............................................................................6
Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass module ...................................................7
Connecting the Acoustimass 20 Jewel Cube® speakers to the
Acoustimass module ....................................................................................7
Connecting the Acoustimass 5 cube speaker arrays to the
Acoustimass module ....................................................................................7
Which Lifestyle® music center do you own?................................................................. 8
Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi-room interface systems....................... 9
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the model 20 music center......................... 12
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the model 5 music center........................... 13
Fine-tuning your system .............................................................................................14
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module location............................................................................6
Product Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................15
Accessories.................................................................................................................15
Customer service........................................................................................................15
Technical information..................................................................................................16
Warranty period ..........................................................................................................16
Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker systems................................... 16
Bose® Corporation....................................................................... inside back cover
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Setting Up
Before you begin
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Unpacking the carton
Figure 1
What comes with your Acoustimass powered speaker system:
•2 cube arrays
•1 Acoustimass module
• Speaker wire
• Rubber feet
• 3-foot adapter cable
• 50-foot extension cable
• 30-foot audio input cable
• AC power (mains)
• Power cord
• One owner's guide
• One quick set-up guide
adapter plug (in dual voltage
systems)
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 or 20 powered speaker system. These
speakers are designed specifically for use with the Bose Lifestyle® music systems to deliver
high-fidelity, room-filling sound to additional rooms in your home.
Because these speakers are different from other systems, we recommend that you take the
time to read this owner’s guide. It contains instructions and information that will help you get
the most enjoyment possible from your new speakers.
Carefully unpack your speakers. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The
original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your speaker system. If any part
of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose or your
authorized Bose dealer immediately.
Check to be sure your Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system contains the parts
identified in Figure 1.
Acoustimass
module
Rubber feet
Adapter
plug
50-foot extension
cable
30-foot audio
input cable
3-foot
adapter
cable
Power
cords
Speaker
wire
Quick set-up
Cube speaker
arrays
R
L
guide
Speaker
wire
Note:
Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module. Then write
them on your warranty card.
WARNING:
The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice
to avoid injury.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
children.
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Setting Up
Select the location for your speaker system
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected
and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room. You may
experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass® module to
produce the sound most pleasing to you.
To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room, see “Fine-tuning your
system” on page 14.
Speaker locations
Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Acoustimass 5 or 20 speaker system.
speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.
1. For the most lifelike sound, place the cube arrays 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. They can be
as close as 3 feet (0.9 m) or as far apart as 15 feet (4.6 m).
2. Direct one cube of each array forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a
different direction to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of reflected sound patterns in Figure 2.)
Figure 2
Recommended speaker
locations
Left speaker
Right speaker
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The
Acoustimass
module
CAUTION:
Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers. Vibration can cause the
speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished
wood. For additional stability, you can add rubber feet to your speakers. You may obtain
rubber feet (part no. 178321) free of charge from Bose®. Contact Bose Customer Service for
more information.
Note:
If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front
edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the
sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.
Note:
The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a
TV without affecting picture quality.
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Setting Up
Select the locations for your speaker system (cont.)
Acoustimass® module location
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.
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Figure 3
Acoustimass module positions
1. Place the module along the same wall as the speakers, if possible.
2. Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or
drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
3. Place the module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power
(mains) outlet.
4. Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 3). For proper ventilation, place it on
the long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largest
side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. Do not place the module on either end,
as shown by the last two views in Figure 3.
Preferred
position
Alternate position
5. Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and
protection from scratches.
6. Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port
or creating too much bass.
7. For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or
from a wall and the ceiling.
Before making connections, unplug your system
It is important that you unplug your Lifestyle® system or other music source before making
any connections.
Selecting the correct voltage
If you purchased a dual voltage product, please be sure that your speakers are set to the
correct voltage for your geographical area. Use the adapter plug provided when appropriate.
Figure 4
Voltage selector switch settings
CAUTION:
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on
the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
Note:
To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least
18 inches (45 cm) from a TV.
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