Boston Acoustics 9000, 9500 User Manual

Micro Speaker Series 6-Piece Speaker Systems with PowerVent

Powered Subwoofers

Micro System9500 shown

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Micro System9500

Micro System9000 II

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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 product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1. Read These Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep These Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed All Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow All Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture: Do not use this apparatus near water—for example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Clean Only With Dry Cloth

7. Wall- or Ceiling-Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper functioning. For example, the product should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may obstruct the heat sink surfaces; nor placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ﬂow of air near the heat sink surfaces.

9. Heat: Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources: The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

11. Grounding or Polarization: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. Power Cord Protection: Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

13. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

14. Nonuse Periods: The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the product.

16. Lightning: Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

17. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced if any of the following events occur:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

product;

C. The product has been exposed to rain;

D. The product does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

18. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions. For all other servicing, consult your dealer or contact Boston Acoustics.

19. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

20. Accessories: Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacture., or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

21. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

Applies to only American Users:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Applies to only Canadian Users:

This digital apparatus does not exceed

the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

Caution! Disconnect power before servicing.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.

Attention! Couper le courant avant’entretien.

Declaration of Conformity

Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de Conformité Declaración de Conformidad Verklaring de Overeenstemming Dichiarazione di Conformità

We/Wir/Nous/WIJ/Noi:

Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 U.S.A.

declare under sole responsibility that the product

Micro90pv II

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der/den folgenden Norm(en) oder Richtlinie(n) übereinstimmt: auquel se réfère cette déclaration est conforme à la (aux) norme(s) ou au(x) document(s) normatif(s): al que se reﬁere esta declaración es conforme a la(s) norma(s) u otro(s) documento(s) normativo(s): waarnaar deze verklaring verwijst, aan de volende noem(en) of richtlijn(en) beantwoordt: a cui si riferisce questa dichiarazione è conforme alla/e sehuente/i norma/o documento/i normativo/i:

European Users:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directive:

(i) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending directive 92/31/EEC 93/68 EEC as per

EN 50081-1: 1992 according to EN55013: 1990 Class B

EN50082-1: 1997 according to EN61000-4-2: 1995 EN61000-4-3: 1997 EN61000-4-4: 1995

(ii) Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 72/23/EEC as per EN60065: 1993

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MicroSystem9000 II Speciﬁcations

System Frequency Response (±3dB) 29–20,000Hz

Recommended Ampliﬁer Power 15–125 watts

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms

Sensitivity (1 watt [2.83v] at 1m) 89dB

Subwoofer Ampliﬁer Power 120 watts continuous, 4Ω; <0.5% THD, 100 watts, 20–150Hz

Bass Unit (Micro90pv II subwoofer) 10" (250mm) down-ﬁring DCD copolymer with butyl rubber surround

Midrange (all) 31⁄2" (89mm) copolymer with butyl rubber surround

Tweeter (Micro90x II, Micro90c II) 1" (25mm) anodized aluminum dome with AMD

Tweeter (Micro80x II)

⁄4" (19mm) dome

Crossover Frequency 3800Hz (Micro90x II); 2500Hz (Micro90c II); 4500Hz (Micro80x II); 150Hz (Micro90pv II)

Dimensions (HxWxD) Sub: 16

/2 x 117/8 x 161/8" (420 x 302 x 410mm)

Front and Rear Sats: 6

⁄8 x 41⁄4 x 53⁄4" (175 x 108 x 146mm)

Center: 4

⁄8 x 8 x 51⁄8" (111 x 200 x 129mm)

Weight Micro90pv II: 30 lbs (14kg); Micro90x II: 5 lbs ea (1.8kg); Micro80x II: 4 lbs ea. (1.8kg);

Micro90c II: 8 lbs (3.6kg)

Finish Subwoofer: Black; Satellites and Center: Black or Silver

MicroSystem9500 Speciﬁcations

System Frequency Response (±3dB) 26–20,000Hz

Recommended Ampliﬁer Power 25–150 watts

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms

Sensitivity (1 watt [2.83v] at 1m) 89dB

Subwoofer Ampliﬁer Power 300 watts continuous; <0.5% THD, 250 watts 4Ω, 20–150Hz

Bass Unit (Micro95pv subwoofer) 12" (300mm) downﬁring DCD copolymer with butyl rubber surround

Midrange (Micro90x II and Micro90c II) 31⁄2" (89mm) copolymer with butyl rubber surround

Tweeter (Micro90x II, Micro90c II) 1" (25mm) anodized aluminum dome with AMD

Crossover Frequency 3800Hz (Micro90x II); 2500Hz (Micro90c II); 150Hz (Micro95pv)

Dimensions (HxWxD) Sub: 18 x 14

/4 x 19" (458 x 363 x 483mm)

Sats: 6

⁄

8 x 4

⁄

4 x 5

⁄

4" (175 x 108 x 146mm)

Center: 43⁄4 x 12 x 51⁄4" (121 x 305 x 133mm)

Weight Micro95pv: 40 lbs (18kg); Micro90x II: 5 lbs ea (1.8kg); Micro90c II: 8 lbs (3.6kg)

Finish Subwoofer: Black; Satellites and Center: Black or Silver

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How to Wire Your Speakers

You need to wire your speakers correctly to obtain the best sound quality and the proper image. Wiring should just take a few minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can result in a poor soundstage or poor bass.

We recommend using 18-gauge or larger speaker wire for runs up to 25 feet (8m), and thicker 16-gauge or larger for longer runs. Strip

⁄2" (12mm) of insu-

lation off the ends of each speaker cable to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands. Maintain consistency of the +(red) and –(black) connections by using the markings on the wire.

IMPORTANT: Typically, one side of the wire is smooth. Connect this side to the – (black) connection. The other side has a rib or stripe. Connect this to the + (red) connection.

Description

The Boston Acoustics Micro System9000 II and Micro System9500 home theater speaker systems deliver powerful performances for movies and music from small speakers that virtually disappear in your listening room. The potent 120-watt PowerVent®subwoofer in the Micro System9000 II and the earth-shaking 300-watt PowerVent® subwoofer in the Micro System9500 both produce exciting bass and powerful lowfrequency effects. In the Micro System9500, the four Micro90x II satellites and Micro90c II center channel all use the same drivers, creating a perfect sonic match across the front and rear stage. Each speaker houses a Boston-built, high-power, 31⁄

2" (89mm) midrange driver and our 1" (25mm) anodized aluminum

dome tweeter with AMD to provide articulate dialog and lifelike imaging. These same drivers are also used in the front left/right satellites and center channel in the Micro System9000 II. All of the satellites in both systems include wall-mount brackets for complete placement ﬂexibility.

The key to both system’s powerful performance are the subwoofers’ high-current ampliﬁers and DCD

™

(Deep Channel Design) bass unit in a ported, down-ﬁring enclosure. Built in Boston’s state-of-the-art production facility, this long-throw driver was optimized using Finite Element Analysis computer modeling, giving it tremendous excursion for exceptionally powerful bass. The subwoofer ampliﬁer features active equalization, extending the system’s bass response down to 26Hz in the Micro System9500 and 29 Hz in the Micro System9000 II. The down-ﬁring ports further strengthen the deep bass response by coupling the subwoofer’s output to the ﬂoor, and are smoothly ﬂared to eliminate audible turbulence. In addition, they both feature BassTrac®, a proprietary new Boston-designed circuit that tracks the input signal to the subwoofer and prevents its ampliﬁer from being driven into audible distortion. The beneﬁt: The bass stays clean and strong at any listening level. For user convenience, the subwoofer features auto turn on/turn off circuitry that turns the subwoofer ampliﬁer on automatically when a signal is sensed, and turns it off approximately 15 minutes after the last signal has been received. Easily accessible volume controls make both PowerVent subwoofers as convenient to use as they are exciting to listen to.

The Micro90x II and Micro80x II satellites and Micro90c II center channel are two-way speakers designed for wide-range response and a seamless blend with their respective subwoofer. They all feature MagnaGuard®magnetic shielding to prevent television picture distortion.

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