The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System
Owner’ s Guide
Introduction
Thank you
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Important information
We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. It will
provide you with many years of listening enjoyment. 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 5 Series III 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:
Bose® Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment:Loudspeakers
Type designation:Acoustimass® 5 Series III 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 8Anton Schalkamp
1135 GE Edam, The NetherlandsGeneral Manager, Bose Europe
Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative
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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
1. Unpacking the carton ...............................................................................................4
2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass
3. Examining the cables and connections ....................................................................5
4. Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass module......................................... 6
5. Connecting the Acoustimass 5 Series III system to your receiver ........................... 7
Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System
Checking your speaker system .................................................................................... 8
Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound .............................................. 8
Available Accessories ................................................................................................. 12
Warranty period ..........................................................................................................12
Customer Service .......................................................................................................12
Bose® Corporation ....................................................................................inside back cover
Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of 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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1. Unpacking the carton
The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system offers many advantages over conventional speakers. For one, the system adjusts to deliver the best combination of direct and
reflected sound for your listening environment and musical taste. And this V irtually Invisible
speaker system requires very little space to deliver a lifelike musical performance formerly
associated with room-dominating loudspeakers.
Sections 1 – 5 give you step-by-step instructions on how to set up and connect the system
to your components, so you can begin enjoying it as soon as possible. The remaining sections provide more detailed information on arranging your system for the best possible
performance.
Unpack your system and familiarize yourself with the parts identified in Figure 1. If any part of
the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Repack it in the original
carton and notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
• Remove any staples fr om the opened carton flaps.
• Remove the inner cartons containing the two cube speaker arrays.
• 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.
WARNING:
The Acoustimass module weighs 18.8 pounds (8.5 kg). Use good lifting
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practice to avoid injury.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
children.
Note:
Now is a good time to record the serial number of these speakers 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:
•2 Cube arrays
•1 Acoustimass module
•4 Wires
•4 Adhesive-backed rubber
feet
• Owner’s guide
• Quick set up guide
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Setting Up
2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass® system components
1. You can place the Acoustimass module almost anywhere in your listening room, in either
a vertical or horizontal position (Figure 2). It can be hidden under a bed or table or even
behind a sofa, as long as you remember not to block the round opening in the end of the
unit. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between that end and any surface. After
selecting a place for the Acoustimass module, attach the four rubber feet to the bottom
surface for additional stability. If you choose to stand the module on its connection end,
the feet must be attached to protect the wire connections.
CAUTION:
least two feet (.6 m) from a television.
Figure 2
Acoustimass module positions
2. Next, select the positions for the left and right cube arrays. Remember that wires from the
arrays connect to the Acoustimass module, so you should locate the cube arrays close
enough to the module to enable the wires to reach it. The cube arrays are magnetically
shielded, so they may be placed near a television.
Note:
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distance between the cube arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional
wire. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make sure you maintain the correct
phase (+ to + and – to –), and properly connect the wires.
The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be kept at
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Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can increase your placement options. See page
While the wires provided are adequate for most installations, you may increase the
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3. Examining the cables and connections
Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with the system.
•Two wire pairs connect your cube arrays to the Acoustimass module.
• The other two wire pairs connect the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier.
• Examine the ends of the wires. The marked wire (with a red, striped, or printed marker)
connects to the positive (+) terminal at each connection.
• The cube arrays and the Acoustimass module have r ed positive (+) connections.
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