Bose Acoustimass 5PIV, Acoustimass 20P Owner Manual

The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 and 20 Powered Speaker
System
Owner’ s Guide
December 20, 2001
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Safety/Maintenance Information
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION AVIS
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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/ 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.
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Contents
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® system do you own? ..........................................................................8
Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi-room interface systems....................... 9
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle® media center .........................12
Setting Zone 2 Protocol..............................................................................................13
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music center......................... 14
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music center........................... 15
Fine-tuning your system ............................................................................................. 16
Product Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................17
Accessories.................................................................................................................17
Customer service........................................................................................................17
Technical information..................................................................................................18
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 18
Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker systems................................... 18
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module location............................................................................6
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Setting Up
Before you begin
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.
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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