User manual BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 5 III

[. . . ] The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM196451_05_V. pdf Introduction Thank you English We appreciate your choice of the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 Series III speaker system. It will provide you with many years of listening enjoyment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Important information Please read this owner's guide The set-up and operation of your Acoustimass 5 Series III speaker system is significantly different from other speakers. [. . . ] · Remove any staples from the opened carton flaps. · Remove the inner cartons containing the two cube speaker arrays. · Gently roll the carton over onto its side and then onto its opening. See page 12 for details and ordering information. Note: While the wires provided are adequate for most installations, you may increase the distance between the cube arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional wire. If you do so, use similar gauge or thicker wire, and make sure you maintain the correct phase (+ to + and ­ to ­), and properly connect the wires. 3. Examining the cables and connections Locate the four identical pairs of wires packed with the system. · Two wire pairs connect your cube arrays to the Acoustimass module. · The other two wire pairs connect the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier. The marked wire (with a red, striped, or printed marker) connects to the positive (+) terminal at each connection. · The cube arrays and the Acoustimass module have red positive (+) connections. AM196451_05_V. pdf October 23, 2001 5 Setting Up English 4. Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass® module Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the left cube array. Just press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker to insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (­) terminal (Figure 3). Release the terminal tab and both wires will be held securely. Repeat this process with the other pair of wires and the right cube array. Figure 3 Connecting a cube array Marked wire to red terminal CAUTION: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to the cube arrays. Cube arrays must be connected directly to the Acoustimass module or damage will result. 4. Next, locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). Connect the other ends of the wires from the left cube array to the pair of terminals marked L. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) and the plain wire is connected to the negative (­) terminal. Now, repeat step 5 for the right cube array, connecting its wires to the terminals marked R. Figure 4 Connecting cube arrays to the Acoustimass module From left cube speaker From right cube speaker To receiver or amplifier 6 October 23, 2001 AM196451_05_V. pdf Setting Up 5. Connecting the Acoustimass® 5 Series III system to your receiver 1. Select one of the remaining two pairs of wires, and locate the left channel terminals on the Acoustimass module marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER. [. . . ] 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 cube arrays 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. English Troubleshooting Problem One of the cube arrays does not play What to do · Turn off the receiver or amplifier. [. . . ]