Bose Auditioner Playback System III User Manual

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Safety

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction

Auditioner® Playback System III features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Minimum system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Recommended computer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting additional help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Auditioner® Playback System III Overview

Auditioner® Playback System III contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Auditioner® Playback System III tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using Auditioner Playback System III

Powering the unit on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adjusting the chin rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Auditioner® Playback System III USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting Auditioner® Playback System III to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting Auditioner® Playback System III to a USB hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting one Auditioner® Playback System III to another (daisy chaining) . . . . . . .11

Connecting an audio device to Auditioner® Playback System III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Monitoring Sound Pressure Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using Calibrate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Placing Auditioner® Playback System III on a stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Backing up Auditioner® Playback System III information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Caring for Auditioner Playback System III

Cleaning Auditioner® Playback System III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Packing and transporting Auditioner® Playback System III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Carrying Auditioner® Playback System III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Storing Auditioner® Playback System III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auditioner Playback System III Specifications

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Auditioner® Playback System III Specifications

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Auditioner Playback System III Specifications

General Specifications

System Specifications

Auditioner playback system
dimensions - closed

h: 28.6 cm (11.26")
w: 50.2 cm (19.76")
d: 32.8 cm (12.91")

Auditioner playback system
dimensions - open

h: 42.0 cm (16.54”)
w: 50.2 cm (19.76”)
d: 24.8 cm (9.76”)

Case dimensions h: 42.0 cm (16.54")

w: 60.3 cm (23.74")
d: 38.1 cm (15.00")

Temperature Non-Operating: -26°C (-15°F) to 49°C (120°F)

Operating: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F)

Maximum Inrush Current Cold Start = 3.17 A (Peak to Peak)

5 Second Power Interruption = 2.54 A (Peak to Peak)

System Sensitivity Reference Calibration: 116 dB SPL at 1 VRMS (RCA),

100mVRMS (3.5mm), or Digital Full Scale.

Maximum Sound Pressure
Level - Program Material

110 dB SPL (using IEC-shaped pink noise according to
IEC 268-5)

System Frequency Response
Range

25 Hz to 15 kHz

Safety

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Auditioner® Playback System III User Guide

Safety

Safety information

WARNI NG: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to

rain or moisture.

WARNI NG: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any
electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids

can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
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 user guide.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide

slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.

WARNI NG: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appara-

tus. See item 18 of Important Safety Instructions.

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in 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
this owner’s guide for future reference.

Additional Safety Information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Instructions sheet (North America
only) enclosed in the shipping carton.

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>

Note:

The product label is located on the bottom of the product

Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed or tested for use outdoors, in rec-

reational vehicles, or on boats.

CAUTION

CA UTI ON

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

AVIS

VIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE

ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU

L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE

PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.

S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT