The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System
Owner’s Guide
Introduction
Thank you
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.
Important information
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 8 |
Anton Schalkamp |
1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands |
General Manager, Bose Europe |
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Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative |
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Contents
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Introduction |
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Thank you ..................................................................................................................... |
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Important information ................................................................................................... |
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Contents |
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Where to find ................................................................................................................ |
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For your records ........................................................................................................... |
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Setting Up |
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Before you begin ........................................................................................................... |
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1. Unpacking the carton ............................................................................................... |
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2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass® system components |
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3. Examining the cables and connections .................................................................... |
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4. Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass module ......................................... |
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5. Connecting the Acoustimass 5 Series III system to your receiver ........................... |
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Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System |
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Checking your speaker system .................................................................................... |
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Positioning your speaker system to get the best sound .............................................. |
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Cube considerations ........................................................................................... |
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Acoustimass module considerations .................................................................. |
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Using your speaker system to its best advantage ...................................................... |
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Automatic System Protection ..................................................................................... |
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Receiver/amplifier considerations ............................................................................... |
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Maintaining Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System |
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Maintaining your speaker system ............................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... |
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Product Information |
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Technical information .................................................................................................. |
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Available Accessories ................................................................................................. |
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Warranty period .......................................................................................................... |
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Customer Service ....................................................................................................... |
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Bose® Corporation .................................................................................... |
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For your records
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
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 Virtually 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.
1. Unpacking the carton
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 from 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 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: The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be kept at least two feet (.6 m) from a television.
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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: Bose® wall brackets and floor stands can increase your placement options. See page 12 for details and ordering information.
Note: While the wires provided are adequate for most installations, you may increase the 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.
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 red positive (+) connections.
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