Bose Freestyle Owner's Manual
Bose
®
FreeStyle
®
Speaker System
Owner’s Guide
July 24, 2002
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CAUTIONCAUTION
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.
AAVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE
PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.
S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
Batteries
Safety Information
The Interface module is to be used only with the Acoustimass
FreeStyle
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powered speaker system.
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module in the Bose
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture. 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.
These CAUTION marks are located on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module:
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.
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: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations.
Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed with this
owner’s guide.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to read and follow this owner’s guide carefully . It will help you set up and
operate your system properly , and enjoy all of its advanced featur es. Save your owner’s guide
for future reference.
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©2002 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without
prior written permission
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Bose FreeStyle speaker system is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Where to find...
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting locations for your FreeStyle
Positioning the Interface module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selecting a location for the Acoustimass
Make sure your choice is both convenient and safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enjoying the freedom this system allows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making system connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Follow these basic steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Follow whatever plan works best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preferred game connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alternate connection choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting audio to the input labeled VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Make the power connection after all the others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning off the internal speakers in your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the mute button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the source buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Taking care of your FreeStyle speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing the remote control battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents
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speakers and Interface module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Introduction
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing a Bose
®
FreeStyle
®
speaker system, which delivers the superior
acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of video games and other
exciting home entertainment.
Using Dolby* Digital
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and Bose VideoStage
®
signal processing technology, FreeStyle speakers provide improved spaciousness for bold 3-D effects from game audio, movie-like realism
from surround encoded DVDs, and a natural soundstage for music. In fact, it provides much
of the performance of premium five-speaker systems, yet from a modest array of equipment.
Your system includes:
•Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers
• An attractive floor-standing Acoustimass
®
module
• Easy-to-use, aim-and-press infrared (IR) remote control
• Interface module with input jacks for connecting source components (like a game console,
VCR, DSS, CD changer, or tape deck) and IR signal receiver that processes your remote
control commands
For your records
The serial number is located on the rear of the Acoustimass module.
Serial number: _____________________________________________________________________
Dealer name: ______________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: __________________________ Purchase date: _____________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner’s guide.
*“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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Unpacking
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Acoustimass
module
Remote
control
120V power cord
Speaker cable
Speakers
Stereo cable
Rubber feet, large
Rubber feet, small
Interface module
Extra
attachment strip
Figure 1
Contents of the shipping
carton:
• 2 Speakers
• 4 Rubber feet, large
• 1 Acoustimass module
• 8 Rubber feet, small
• 1 Interface module
• 1 extra attachment strip
• 1 Remote control
(battery installed)
• 1 120V power cord
(8-foot)
• 1 Stereo cable (6-foot))
• 1 Speaker cable (15-foot)
System Setup
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to
transport your system as needed.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of childr en.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your
authorized Bose
included in the carton.
Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1.
Note: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the rear of the Acoustimass
Copy that number onto your warranty card and in the space provided on page 4.
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dealer immediately. For contact information, refer to the address sheet
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module.
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System Setup
Selecting locations for your FreeStyle
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the Interface module. While these guidelines are offered to ensure the best system performance, you
may find other placement variations that are more convenient and provide the sound you
enjoy.
Note: Keep in mind that the Acoustimass
a power outlet.
Positioning the Interface module
The Interface module is the sound-source connection and communication center for the
FreeStyle speaker system. The Interface module receives infrared signals from the remote
control to turn the speakers on, change volume, select the input source, and mute or turn off
the speaker system. It also sends information to the speakers from any sound sources connected to it.
Remember that the cables of other components, like your video game console, VCR, or DSS,
will connect directly to this module, so make sure it is within reach of those cables.
Supplied attachment strips make the module easy to attach in any position – on top of or to
the side of the TV (Figure 2), on a shelf, or in any nearby small space.
CAUTION: In placing the Interface module, avoid blocking any ventilation openings on the
TV or other equipment.
Make sure the surface you attach the module to is flat, and:
• in a clear line of sight to the FreeStyle remote control
Note: If it will be on a high shelf, make sure the edge of the Interface module sticks out
slightly at the front of the shelf, or the shelf may block signals from the remote control.
• within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of the Acoustimass module, to which it connects
Note: Use the attachment strip on the module to secure it when you have decided on its
location. Peel off the protective backing from the strip to r eveal the adhesive, then press firmly
to attach it to the surface where you want the module placed.
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speakers and Interface module
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module is the part of this system that connects to
Figure 2
Possible Interface module
placement
Left Right
Interface
module
Note: Peel off the protective clear lens cover sheet after the Interface module is secured.
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