User manual BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 3 SERIES IV

[. . . ] Its quality construction and advanced technologies result from years of ongoing research at Bose. Bose patented Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance and, for all of the sound it produces, this Virtually Invisible® system takes up very little space. The tiny cube speakers fit almost anywhere, while the Acoustimass module is designed to be hidden behind drapes, under furniture, or in the corner of the room. Unpacking the system Unpack the system carefully. [. . . ] Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal (positive to positive, negative to negative). 5 Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Connecting the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module ® English Use the following steps to connect the cube speakers to the rear panel of the Acoustimass module: 1. Select one pair of wires, and locate the terminal tab on the rear of the left cube speaker. Press the terminal tab on the back of the speaker and insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal and the plain wire into the black (­) terminal (Figure 3). Repeat this process with the other pair of wires and the right cube speaker. CAUTION: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver directly to the cube speakers. Cube speakers must be connected directly to the Acoustimass module or damage will result. 5. Locate the terminals marked OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). Connect the free end of the left cube speaker cable to the left (L) pair of terminals. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the plain wire is connected to the negative (­) terminal. Repeat step 6 for the right cube speaker cable, connecting its wires to the right (R) pair of terminals. Figure 3 Connecting the speaker cable to the cube speaker Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier Use the following steps to connect your Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier: CAUTION: Correct wiring is important. Incorrect wiring will result in little or no bass output and could potentially damage the system. 1. Locate the terminals marked INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 4). Connect either end of one of the remaining speaker cables to the left (L) pair of input terminals. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the plain wire is connected to the negative (­) terminal. Connect either end of the final speaker cable to the right (R) pair of input terminals. Make sure that the marked wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the plain wire is connected to the negative (­) terminal. 6 Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System 4. Connect the free end of the left (L) INPUTS cable to the LEFT speaker terminals of your amplifier or receiver. [. . . ] Bose will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the warranty at minimum inconvenience to you. 9 Maintaining Your Acoustimass® 3 Speaker System Technical information English Features Virtually Invisible® speaker design Acoustimass® speaker technology Identical magnetically shielded cube speakers Syncom® computer quality control Automatic system protection circuitry Driver Complement Acoustimass module: One 5. 25" (13. 3 cm) dual voice coil low-frequency driver Cube speakers: One 2. 5" (6. 4 cm) magnetically shielded wide-range driver per cube Compatibility Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 ­ 8 ohms Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 ­ 100 watts per channel IEC rating: 50 watts per channel Finish Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or white satin finish Cube speakers: Black or white polymer finish, cloth grilles Wire Recommendations Based on maximum frequency response deviation of ±0. 5 dB. Gauge 18 (0. 75 mm ) 16 (1. 5 mm ) 14 (2. 0 mm ) 2 2 2 Length 30 ft (9 m) maximum 45 ft (14 m) maximum 70 ft (21 m) maximum Size/Weight Acoustimass module: 7. 5"W x 14"H x 12. 6"D (18. 4 x 35. 6 x 32. 0 cm) Cube speaker: 3. 1"H x 3. 1"W x 3. 2"D (7. 9 x 7. 9 x 8. 1 cm) Total shipping weight: 16. 5 lb (7. 1 kg) in shipping carton Warranty period The Bose® Acoustimass 3 speaker system is covered by a limited five-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. [. . . ]