BOSE Acoustimass 6 III User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 system properly
and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save your owner’s guide for future reference.
For your safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the powered Acoustimass® module to rain or
moisture.
WARNING:
These CAUTION marks are located on the rear of the Acoustimass module:
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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.
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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:
receptacle. Insert fully.
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains)
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
Additional safety information
See the additional safety information on the Important Safety Instructions page enclosed with your speaker system.
For your records
The system serial number is located on the rear of the Acoustimass module.
Serial number: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _______________________________ Purchase date: ____________________________________
Please keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
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CONTENTS
SETTING UP 4
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front left and right speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Center speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Powered Acoustimass
Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USING YOUR SYSTEM 11
Getting the most from your home theater speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the bass/room compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the LFE level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting your digital surround sound receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving a digital audio signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting your analog surround sound receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REFERENCE 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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SETTING UP
Before you begin
We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 6 Series III or Acoustimass 10
Series IV home entertainment speaker system.
The Acoustimass 6 features five small cube speakers, while the Acoustimass 10 system
features four cube speaker arrays and a center front speaker. These speakers, together with
the Acoustimass module, reproduce the full spectrum of multi-channel digital programming
for a powerful and realistic home theater experience.
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack the carton contents (Figure 1):
1. Remove the brown inner carton containing the small speakers.
2. Gently roll the carton onto its side and pull out the Acoustimass module.
WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in lifting the module, which weighs roughly 30 lb (14 kg).
Figure 1
Carton contents
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Powered Acoustimass
module
With Acoustimass 6 system
Five cube speakers
Two 50-ft (15.2 m)
rear speaker cables
U.S./Canada Europe U.K./Singapore Australia
20-ft (6.1 m)
system input cable
Three 20-ft (6.1 m)
front speaker cables
Rubber feet for front
center cube speaker
With Acoustimass 10 system
Four cube speaker arrays
Center
front speaker
Two 50-ft (15.2 m)
rear speaker cables
Power cord (1)
Now is a good time to record the serial number of these speakers on your warranty card.
Please save all packing materials for possible future use.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out
of the reach of children.
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Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound
Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing a location for each speaker:
• The Acoustimass
interference.
• All of the small speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture.
• Select a stable and level surface for each of the small speakers.
Vibration can cause them to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or
highly polished wood. To prevent this problem, rubber feet are provided for attachment to
the bottom of the center front speaker.
Note: You may order additional rubber feet, free of charge, by contacting Bose. Refer to the
address list included in the carton.
• In an Acoustimass 10 system, the center front speaker is for use at the front of the room
and near the center of your TV. The other cube array speakers are identical and can be
placed interchangeably around the room (Figure 2a and 2b).
• The top and bottom cube on each cube array speaker can be rotated to create
room-filling sound patterns.
• In the Acoustimass 6 system, all five single cube speakers are identical and can be placed
interchangeably around the room (Figure 2c and 2d).
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module should be at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent
SETTING UP
Figure 2
Sample speaker placement
(a and c) and performance
results (b and d)
The shape and size of your room and location of the furniture in it will affect your choice of
speaker locations. Use the examples below as the basis, but not the rule, for your home
theater setup.
Acoustimass 10 Series IV system
a.
Acoustimass 6 Series III system
c.
b.
d.
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Front left and right speakers
The goal for these is to create a sound image wider than the screen that seems natural to
viewers sitting anywhere in the room.
• Place these two front speakers on either side of your TV.
• Keep them from 6 feet (2 m) to 15 feet (5 m) apart (as shown in Figure 2 on page 5).
Center speaker
Sound from the center speaker should seem to come from within the picture to give the most
realistic performance of on-screen action and dialogue.
• Place the center speaker above, on top of, or below your TV. Do NOT rest the weight of the
TV on the speaker.
• Keep the speaker in line with the vertical center of the screen, if possible, for the most
accurate reproduction of dialogue (as shown in Figure 2 on page 5).
CAUTION:
rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker. Position two of the feet near the front edge and close
together on the bottom surface. Place the other two feet at the rear outer edges on the bottom.
Before placing the center speaker on top of your television, attach the four supplied
Rear speakers
While the rear (surround) speakers may deliver some dialogue, they serve primarily to !
deliver discrete sounds and special effects that expand the visual image. They help bring the
viewer into the center of the action.
Choose locations that are practical and convenient, while considering these recommended
guidelines:
• Position the left and right rear speakers so they can deliver sound on both sides of the
viewer, rather than from directly behind (as shown in Figure 2 on page 5).
• Place these speakers at the same height as the ears of a seated viewer or higher.
• For the Acoustimass
speaker arrays to direct the sound to the front and back of the listener (see Figure 3 on
page 7).
• For the Acoustimass 6 system, aim the rear cube speakers slightly behind the listener or
reflect the sound off the rear wall (see Figure 2 on page 5).
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10 system, rotate the top and bottom sections of the rear cube
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SETTING UP
Powered Acoustimass® module
Acoustimass® speaker technology makes it difficult to locate the source of low-frequency
sound from this module. So feel free to hide it from view, and:
• Locate the module at the same end of the room as the TV screen.
• Keep the module at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV set to prevent interference.
• To increase bass effects, turn the front opening toward a wall; turn it away from the wall to
decrease bass effects.
• Keep both the front opening and the ventilation grille on the bottom of the module at least 2
inches (5 cm) from any other surface.
• Do not block the ventilation grilles located on the bottom of the module.!
Impeding ventilation can cause a reduction in the bass-frequency output from the module.
Figure 3
Position options for your
Acoustimass module
Preferred
PreferredPreferred
Front opening
Making the connections
Only the Acoustimass module connects to your receiver. The small speakers all connect
directly to the Acoustimass module.
WARNING:
and possible electric shock.
Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module
Insert the connector on each speaker cable into the jack on the module. Refer to the label on
each connector to match it to the proper jack.
Figure 4
Speaker cable connection
to an output jack on the
module and to the speaker
Alternate
Ventilation grille
Connecting the small speakers to a receiver can result in damage to your system
Supplied
speaker cable
Matched markings
Right front
speaker
Red collar
to red speaker terminal
1. Use the supplied 20-ft (6.1 m) speaker cables for the three front speakers.
Insert the connectors, as labeled, into jacks on the module as follows!
(Figure 5 on page 8).
• R goes into the jack labeled Right Front.
• C goes into the jack labeled Center Front.
• L goes into the jack labeled Left Front.
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SETTING UP
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2. Use the supplied 50-ft (15.2 m) speaker cables for the speakers at the rear of your room
(Figure 5).
Insert them into the jacks on the module as follows:
• RR goes into the jack labeled Right Rear.
• LR goes into the jack labeled Left Rear.
3. At the other end of each cable, insert the red-collared (+) wire into the red (+) terminal on
one speaker. Insert the other wire into the other terminal (Figure 5).
Notice a label on each red-collared wire that matches it to the proper speaker:
• L for the speaker at the left front • LR for the speaker at the left rear
• R for the speaker at the right front • RR for the speaker at the right rear
• C for the speaker at the center front
Figure 5
Completing connections of
the small speakers to your
Acoustimass
®
module
Acoustimass® 10 system module
Right
front speaker
Center
front speaker
RR
label
Left
front speaker
Red terminal
Red-collared wire
labeled LR
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SETTING UP
Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the receiver
The system input cable is 20 feet (6.1 m) long and connects to your surround receiver. Unlike
the speaker cables, this input cable has a multi-pin connector that inserts into the Audio Input
jack on the module (Figure 6).
Figure 6
System input cable
connection
Figure 7
Unzipping the paired wires
Module input jack
System input
cable connector
At the other end of the system input cable, multiple wire pairs “unzip” for easy reach and
insertion into terminals on your receiver. A red collar marks a wire as positive (+) wire.
CAUTION:
Do NOT connect your module to the TV, which lacks the required amplification.
The single RCA connector at that end is for use ONLY with a receiver that handles !
low-frequency effects and provides an LFE/SUBWOOFER jack (Figure 7).
re pair
RCA
connector
for LFE
only
CAUTION: Before making these connections, turn off your receiver to prevent unwanted noises
when you plug the Acoustimass
®
module into it.
To make the connections (Figure 8 on page 10):
1. Insert the multi-pin connector on the system input cable into the input jack on the !
Acoustimass module. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the connection.
2. Connect each wire pair on the other end of the system input cable to your surround
receiver, which should have audio output terminals labeled:
• Right, Left, and Center for the front audio channels.
• Right Surround and Left Surround for the rear channels. !
The specific labels on your receiver may differ slightly.
CAUTION:
Do not allow exposed wires to brush against each other; this could damage your
receiver.
3. Carefully match the polarity of the connections (+ to + and – to –).
• Attach each red-collared wire (+) to the appropriate + terminal.
• Attach each plain wire (–) to the appropriate – terminal.
4. If applicable to your receiver, insert the RCA plug marked LFE on the system input cable
into the LFE/SUBWOOFER OUT jack on your surround receiver. Remove the cover first.
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SETTING UP
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Figure 8
Acoustimass® module to
receiver connections
Thumbscrews
Checking the connections
Before plugging in the Acoustimass module, check all connections from the receiver to the
the module and the module to the small speakers (Figure 8).
• Make sure all cube speaker arrays are connected to the proper terminals according to their
position in your room.
• Check to be sure all wires are connected to your surround receiver with the proper polarity
(+ to + and – to – wires). Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of module output.
Acoustimass
module
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LFE connector with
Home theater
receivers
cover removed
• Correct any wiring problems before you plug in your receiver and turn it on.
When all the connections check out, plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into
an AC (mains) outlet. Plug in the receiver also.
Note:
Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment.
Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. Using a highquality suppressor (available at electronics stores) can eliminate the vast majority of failures
caused by a power surge.
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Getting the most from your home theater speakers
With system connections completed and the module plugged in, your Acoustimass® system
is now ready for use.
You may want to familiarize yourself with the controls and built-in protections that adjust !
the audio of this system (Figure 9). They offer options to suit your particular style of use and !
preferences.
CAUTION:
from electrical stresses and overload of the system. At high volume levels, the circuit activates to
reduce output, which slightly decreases the volume. If you notice this decrease, be aware that
your system is functioning as designed. This volume reduction also indicates that power input
to the system may exceed safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.
Figure 9
Audio adjustment knobs
This system provides an automatic protection circuit to help guard against damage
USING YOUR SYSTEM
Adjusting the bass/room compensation
After placing the Acoustimass module where you want it, you can fine-tune it for that !
location. Make this adjustment only as necessary.
For example:
• If the system performance is “thin” or lacks bass, turn the BASS control (shown above)
clockwise to increase the low-frequency output of the module.
• If the audio is “boomy” or overemphasizes bass, turn the knob counter-clockwise !
to reduce the low-frequency output of the module.
The setting made at the factory is meant for use in the most common room arrangements.
Adjusting the LFE level
The LFE level control (shown above) is for use only with receivers that provide an LFE/SUBWOOFER channel.
By turning the knob, you can adjust the relative level of the low-frequency effects from movie
soundtracks. Use it to match the volume level of the LFE channel with volume levels of your
other speaker channels.
You can check all levels by using the “test tones” feature on your digital surround sound
receiver. For details on using this feature, refer to the owner’s guide provided with your !
surround receiver.
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USING YOUR SYSTEM
Setting your digital surround sound receiver
Speakers in your Acoustimass® 6 Series III or Acoustimass 10 Series IV system are fully !
compatible with the audio output of digital surround receivers. The system’s integrated signal
processing supports full low-frequency reproduction from all channels.
To gain complete advantage of these system capabilities, you may want to adjust some!
settings on your receiver. To make changes, use the digital display menu on the receiver and
refer to the list of recommended settings, below.
Speaker Receiver setting
• Left and right LARGE
• Center LARGE
• Left and right surround LARGE
• LFE/Subwoofer ON
Note:
If your receiver provides it, the LFE or Subwoofer option setting should be ON and the
crossover value at the lowest number possible, which is typically 80 Hz.
Receiving a digital audio signal
For the digital audio signal from your DVD player to reach your surround receiver, you need a
digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver (Figure 10).
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1. Use either the Optical or Coaxial input (not both) on the receiver to connect to the digital
output from the DVD.
2. Be sure to select the digital output in the setup menu of your DVD player.
For additional setup and operating information, please refer to the owner’s guide that came
with your surround receiver.
Figure 10
Digital signal receiver
connections
Use one or the other,
NOT both
Setting your analog surround sound receiver
For analog (non-digital) surround sound applications, we recommend that you set the !
surround sound center mode of your receiver to Wide. For instructions on how to change this
setting, refer to the owner’s guide provided with your surround receiver.
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Troubleshooting
REFERENCE
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your sound source
and try the following solutions. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose
arrange for service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the address list included in the carton.
Problem What to do
System does not function
at all
No sound • Increase the volume.
No surround sound • Make sure the source material contains surround sound.
• Make sure the receiver and powered Acoustimass module are plugged into an operating
AC outlet and that the receiver is turned on.
• Be sure to select an audio source on the receiver (video, CD, DVD, tuner).
• Disconnect any headphones.
• Check the speaker connections.
• Make sure that both the powered Acoustimass module and the receiver are plugged in.
• For digital sound, be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the
DVD player with the digital input on your receiver.
• Be sure the audio source selected is correct. For example, select DVD audio on your
receiver to hear the DVD sound.
• If you are using the Dolby Pro-Logic mode on your receiver, make sure surround sound
is turned on.
• Be sure the source material (DVD, laser disc, or broadcast programming) is Dolby Digital
encoded.
• Be sure your receiver is processing a signal from a Hi-Fi VCR, stereo TV, laserdisc, or
DVD player, or other surround sound source.
• If you are using digital programming, verify that the settings are correct at the receiver.
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dealer to
No bass • Be sure the speaker connections from the receiver to the amplifier are in the correct
phase, red-collared wire to red jack (+ to + and – to –).
Not enough or too much
bass
Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker wire is not damaged.
• Move your Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to increase bass. Move it
farther from a wall or corner to decrease bass.
• Adjust the LFE level or Room Compensation control.
• Reduce the volume of external components connected to the receiver.
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REFERENCE
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact the Bose® Customer Service office !
appropriate to your area. See the address list included in the carton.
Cleaning the speakers
The cabinets of your Acoustimass® speaker system may be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not
use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
The grille assemblies on the small speakers may be carefully vacuumed, if necessary. Please
note that the drivers are located directly behind the grille cloth and are easily damaged if !
reasonable care is not taken.
Limited warranty
Your Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details!
of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system.
Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so, !
however, does not affect your rights.
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Accessories
Bose offers the following accessories in colors to match and add to your enjoyment of the
Acoustimass speaker system.
• UTS-20 table stands
• UFS-20 floor stands
• UB-20 wall brackets
• Speaker wire adapter kit for use with in-wall wiring from the Acoustimass module to the
small speakers. Available in black, white, or silver.
For the accessories described above: !
Contact your authorized Bose dealer or visit the Bose website: www.bose.com.
For the accessories described below:!
Contact your authorized Bose dealer. Or to contact Bose directly, refer to the address list
included in the carton.
• Input cable adapter for use with in-wall wiring from the Acoustimass module to the receiver.
• 20-ft (6.1 m) extension cable for use between the Acoustimass module and the receiver.
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