To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
CAUTIONAVIS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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.
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR.
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION,
NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (NI LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE).
IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT
ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER. ADRESSEZ-VOUS A UN
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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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 pr esent.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed
by Bose
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.
®
Corporation. Unplug this product from
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 pr oduct 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
English
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/
NFP A 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 requir ements 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/NFP A 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 CATV 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 par ticular, 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.
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.
Unpacking the carton
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.
Figure 1
What comes with your
Acoustimass powered speaker
system:
• Owner's guide
• Quick set-up guide
• 2 cube arrays
• 1 Acoustimass module
• Speaker wire
• Rubber feet
• 3-foot VAR adapter cable
• 3-foot FIX adapter cable
for Lifestyle
®
DVD
systems
• 50-foot extension cable
• 30-foot audio input cable
• AC power (mains)
adapter plug (in dual voltage
systems)
• Power cord
Speaker
wire
Quick set-up
Cube speaker
arrays
R
L
guide
Speaker
wire
Acoustimass 5 & 20 Powered
Speaker Systems
1
1
2
2
Acoustimass
module
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3
3
4
4
5
5
Rubber feet
Adapter
plug
50-foot extension
cable
30-foot
audio
input
cable
3-foot
VAR
adapter
cable
Power
cords
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3-foot FIX
adapter cable
for Lifestyle® DVD
systems
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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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 16.
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.)
Setting Up
The
Figure 2
Recommended speaker
locations
Left speaker
Right speaker
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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