Bose FreeSpace 3 User's Guide

Bose® FreeSpace® 3 Loudspeaker System

Installer’s Guide

Installationsvejledning

Installateur-Anleitung

Guía de instalación

Notice d’installation

Guida all’installazione

Installateurs handleiding

Monteringsanvisningar

Safety Information

Safety reminders

English

1.1 Read and keep all safety and operating instructions for future
reference.

1.2 For your safety, follow all cautions and warnings in the operating
instructions and on the speakers.

1.3 Follow the instructions in this guide carefully when installing this
product.

1.4 Do not install the loudspeakers near water or excessive
humidity. This includes installations near spas, swimming pools,
dish washing and laundry equipment, and cooking areas. Avoid
installing outdoors.

1.5 Do not install the loudspeakers near excessive heat sources.
This includes installations near or above radiators, ranges, grills,
fryers, stoves, or other appliances.

1.6 Always route cables so heavy or sharp objects cannot pinch or
cut them.

1.7 Service by a qualified service person if:
A. The loudspeaker cone is visibly damaged;

B. The loudspeakers do not operate normally even though the

instructions in this guide have been followed;

C. The loudspeakers exhibit a distinct change in performance.

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: Loudspeaker
Type designation: FreeSpace® 3 Acoustimass® module

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, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

15 April 2000

Bose Products B.V.
Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam
The Netherlands

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Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative

Vice President Europe

Nic Merks

1.0 Package contents

Installation

1.1 FreeSpace® 3 Acoustimass® module carton

(1) Rear connections cover

(1) Acoustimass module

with partial bracket attached

(1) Wall-mount bracket section

1.2 FreeSpace 3 satellite speaker carton

(2) Wall-mount brackets (2) Satellite speakers

English

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Installation

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2.0 Loudspeaker installation

2.1 Amplifier output connection

WARNING:

the amplifier.

Complete all connections before you plug in and turn on

English

2.1.1 70V/100V transformer use

• Connecting an amplifier output
to a single module in a 100V
system using the transformer

PA

25W

NC

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

MONO

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 2

SAT 1

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

• Connecting an amplifier output

4-8Ω
INPUT

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

to a single module in a 70V
system using the transformer

PA

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+70V

+100V

MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

COMM

70V

100V

70V

100V

Press to open

each wire clamp

COM

Press to open

each wire clamp

COM

Press to open

• Connecting an amplifier
output to daisy-chained

Press t
each wi

each wire clamp

modules in a 70V (or 100V)
system using the transformer

70V

100V

PA

4

COM

To next

module

Installation

2.2 Transformer tap setting or bypass

• Lower Wattage: The transformer tap is set at the factory for
200W use. To set it for lower wattage, remove the end of the
+ jumper wire that is connected to 200W and reattach it to the
appropriate tap (100W, 50W, or 25W).

• Mono Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the
loudspeaker for 4Ω use and mono sound input, remove only
the two transformer jumper wires. Leave the CH1 and CH2
input jumpers as they are.

• Stereo Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the
loudspeaker for 4Ω use and stereo sound input, remove all
jumper wires.

Refer to page 7 for wiring details.

English

25W

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and

NC

use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 4

SAT 2

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

SAT 1

STEREO

4-8Ω

CH 2

INPUT

MONO

STEREO

CH 1

Connection jumpers

as factory installed

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

+

+100V

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

100W

50W

+70V

COMM

2.3 Direct (transformer bypass) use

• Connecting a mono source with the transformer bypassed

25W

NC

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

MONO

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 2

SAT 1

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

4-8Ω
INPUT

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+100V

MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

+70V

COMM

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Installation

• Connecting a stereo source with the transformer bypassed

English

25W

NC

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

MONO

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 2

SAT 1

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

4-8Ω

INPUT

Stereo Source

L R

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+100V

MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

+70V

COMM

2.4 Satellite speaker connection

With or without use of the transformer, there are 3 options for
connecting the satellite speakers to the module:

• Using 2 satellite speakers

25W

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and

NC

use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 4

SAT 2

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

SAT 1

STEREO

4-8Ω

CH 2

INPUT

MONO

STEREO

CH 1

Channel 2
in Stereo

Channel 1
in Stereo

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+100V

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

+70V

COMM

6

Installation

• Using 4 satellite speakers with direct connections

25W

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and

NC

use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 4

SAT 2

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

SAT 1

STEREO

4-8Ω

CH 2

INPUT

MONO

STEREO

CH 1

Channel 2
in Stereo

Channel 1
in Stereo

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+100V

MONO

70V/100V
INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

+70V

COMM

• Using 4 satellite speakers with daisy-chained connections

25W

NC

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

USE JUMPERS

MONO

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 2

SAT 1

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

Channel 2

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

4-8Ω
INPUT

in Stereo

Channel 1
in Stereo

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

200W

100W

+

+100V

MONO
70V/100V
INPUT___

Refer to installation manual

PN254402 for proper installation

and operation instructions

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

50W

+70V

COMM

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2.4.1 Using other compatible Bose® speakers

You can use the FreeSpace® Acoustimass® module with other Bose
speakers, such as the FreeSpace Model 8, Model 32, Model 32SE,
Panaray® 302, or FreeSpace 6 speakers. Just be sure to connect
both the speakers and the module directly to the amplifier, using
separate channels.

Caution:

Do not connect any speakers, other than FreeSpace 3

satellite speakers, directly to the module.

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English

Installation

2.5 Mounting and wiring satellite speakers

Choose a position and mounting method consistent with local
building codes and regulations. Use four screws per bracket.

2.5.1 2.5.2

2.5.3 2.5.4

1.63"

(4.1 cm)

PN 181887

(4.1 cm)

1.63"

2.5.5 2.5.6

2.5.7 2.5.8

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Installation

2.5.9 2.5.10

2.5.11

5.88"

(14.9 cm)

2.6 Mounting and wiring the module

Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with
local building codes and regulations. Use at least three mounting
screws.

2.6.1
a. b.

8"

(20.3 cm)

English

4.4"

(11.08 cm)

9

English

Installation

2.6.2

2.6.3

10

2.6.4

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from

+

100W

50W

25W

transformer settings and

12W

NC

use 4-8Ω input.

SAT 4

SAT 2

SAT 3

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

+70V
+100V

COMM

SAT 2

MONO

70V/100V

SAT 1

INPUT___

SAT 1

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

STEREO
CH 2

4-8Ω
INPUT

MONO

STEREO

USE JUMPERS

CH 1

®

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

3.0 Loudspeaker specifications

Specifications

System:

Frequency Range

50Hz to 16kHz (±3dB)

System Configurations

70V/100V (25W, 50W, 100W,
200W taps) monaural

Transformer bypass, mono
or stereo

Sensitivity

82dB-SPL @ 1W, 1m
(pink noise)

Maximum Acoustic
Output

93dB-SPL average
in a 45,000 ft3 room with
an RT60 of 1 second, ±3dB

Long-Term Power
Handling

100W continuous
200W peak

Note: This product is
equipped with a protection
circuit that reduces the
volume to a very low level
when over-powered. In the
event that the protection
circuit is activated, turn off
the signal source for 30
seconds for full recovery.

Nominal Impedance

4-cube system, direct: 6Ω
per channel

2-cube system, direct: 5Ω
per channel

Satellite:

Frequency Range

210Hz to 16kHz (±3dB)

Sensitivity

84dB-SPL @ 1W, 1m
(pink noise)

Maximum Acoustic
Output

95dB-SPL @ 1m
(pink noise)
92dB-SPL @ 1m
(IEC noise)

Dispersion

170o conical (–6dB point,
average, 1-4kHz)

Mechanical
Specifications

Dimensions: 3.1"H x

3.1"W x 3.2"D (7.9 cmH
x 7.9 cmW x 8.1 cmD)

Weight: 1.75 lb (.8 kg)

Connectors: Guillotine

Mounting Hardware
Included: Wall-mount
brackets

Bracket Angles: ±30˚
pitch; ±90˚ yaw

Module:

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Frequency Range

50Hz to 210kHz (±3dB)

Sensitivity

76dB-SPL @ 1W, 1m
(pink noise) per channel

79dB-SPL @ 1W, 1m
(pink noise) mono

Maximum Acoustic Output

96dB-SPL @1m
(pink noise and IEC noise) per
channel

102 dB-SPL @ 1m
(pink noise and IEC noise) mono

Long-Term Power Handling

100W continuous
200W peak

Dispersion

Omnidirectional

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions: 14"H
x 8.7"W (w/bracket)
x 13.6"D (35.6 cmH
x 22.1 cmW x 34.5 cmD)

Weight: 17.5 lb (7.9 kg)

Fuses/Protection: Internal
overpower protection

Connectors: Screw terminal

Mounting Hardware Included:
Bracket, attached to module

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Warranty

Limited Warranty Bose® Product

What is covered:

All parts defective in material and workmanship.

For how long:

Five years from the purchase date.

What we will do:

We will, at our sole option, repair or replace any defective parts free of charge.

What we will not do:

Pay shipping or transportation charges from you to us.

What you must do:

1. Return product personally with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer to your authorized Bose
dealer, or

2. Return product personally with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer to the nearest Bose
Service Agency, or

3. Return product personally with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer directly to the Bose
organization in your country. If you elect to return the product directly to a Bose organization,

a) Contact the Bose organization in your country for specific return and shipping instructions;

b) Properly pack the product in the original carton for shipping. If you need a new carton, contact the

Bose organization in your country for a new carton available at a nominal charge;

c) Label and ship, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the Bose organization in your country,

and;

d) Place any necessary return authorization number prominently on the outside of the carton. (Cartons

not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused.)

Other conditions:

This warranty is fully transferable provided that the current owner furnishes the original proof-of-purchase from an
authorized Bose dealer. The provisions of this warranty are in lieu of any other written warranty, whether express
or implied, written or oral, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bose’s
maximum liability shall not exceed the actual purchase price paid by you for the product. In no event shall Bose
be liable for special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages. This warranty does not cover a defect that has
resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, accident, improper packing, or unauthorized
tampering, alteration or modification as determined solely by us. This warranty is void if the label bearing the serial
number has been removed or defaced.

Other law rights:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to
country or state to state. Some places do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Please keep this warranty information for your personal records.

Bose Corporation thanks you for your recent Bose product purchase. For your benefit, we recommend that you
record your serial number(s), found on the product(s), and other purchase information below and keep it with your
personal records along with proof-of-purchase. If necessary, this information will allow us to better serve your

needs.

Model Name or Number: _____________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

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The Mountain
Framingham, MA
01701-9168 USA
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