Bose Acoustimass 15 Speakers
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1. re rre rreeerrererreneneea Placing the center front speaker soo kk kk n n eee eee Placing your left and right front speakers solo kkk e Placing your rear speakers soo oonan n n n nn ll I RR IR rn Placing your Acoustimass module mek Making the Connecti ONS a em st UE e WERE NEUE EE RET EE eR extr a eR ERES etes Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module re rrrrrrneea Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver lise Checking and finalizing connections os rrene vss ir nor EUDES ENEE EEE TANE TAEAE RO RENEA EN NT Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system renrrrererreneneee USING YOUR SYSTEM Getting the most from your home theater speakers ren rrenerreneneea Adjusting the bass room compensation sk nn Adjusting the EEE level 1314 uo e Er ES S ERROREM Pe eR EE ue EME Ra Ta EE Setting your digital surround sound receiver r rre rrererrerennee Receiving a digital audio signal nee rree reeeereeeareeeea Setting your analog surround sound receiver sok knn REFERENCE Troubleshooting esi ae hat m ERES ET HR E Epid Ruth Pee PG OG Rd EM EROR E XR Ra qe Customler Service Ausis 2 3 eat Sia eue cR SURE enc c duet quce E rM E Cleaning the Speaks si as m n sia sakin is E A sage as ed a a RET Pi EE aadi ad EE RR Limited warranty s2. for the speaker at the center rear J Note The Acoustimass 15 Series III system is designed for use with an optional center rear cube speaker array For further details see Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system on page 10 Figure 5 Acoustimass 16 system module 7 2 Completing connections of ili lui the small speakers to your Center Acoustimass module front speaker s Red terminal Red collared wire labeled LR SETTING UP Connecting the Acoustimass module to the receiver The system input cable is 20 feet 6 1 meter long and connects the Acoustimass module to your surround sound receiver Unlike the speaker cables this input cable has a multi pin connector that inserts into the Audio Input jack on the module Figure 6 Figure 6 Module input jack System input cable connectors ote 2 System input R AA cable connector At the other end of the system input cable multiple wire pairs that unzip for easy reach and insertion into terminals on your receiver Figure 7 A red collar marks a wire as positive A CAUTION Do NOT connect your module to the TV which lacks the required amplification The single RCA connector at that end is for use ONLY with a receiver that handles low frequency effects and provides an LFE SUBWOOFER jack Figure 7 Figure 7 Wire pair Unzipping the paired wires RCA connector for LFE only A CAUTION Before making these connections turn
3. off your receiver to prevent unwanted noises when you plug the Acoustimass module into it To make the connections Figure 8 on page 10 1 Insert the multi pin connector on the system input cable into the input jack on the Acoustimass module Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the connection 2 Connect each wire pair on the other end of the system input cable to your surround receiver which should have audio output terminals labeled Right Left Center for the front audio channels e Right Surround Left Surround and possibly Center Surround for the rear channels The specific labels on your receiver may differ slightly A CAUTION Do not allow exposed wires to brush against each other this could damage your receiver 3 Carefully match the polarity of the connections to and to e Attach each red collared wire to the appropriate terminal e Attach each plain wire to the appropriate terminal 4 If applicable to your receiver insert the RCA plug marked LFE on the system input cable into the LFE SUBWOOFER OUT jack on your surround receiver Remove the cover first SETTING UP Figure 8 Thumbscrews ONT SPEAKER Acoustimass module to receiver connections Acoustimass 16 Home theater receiver LFE connector with cover removed LFE SUBWOOFER our Checking and finalizing connections Before plugging in the Acoustima
4. output of the module e f the audio is boomy or overemphasizes bass turn the knob counter clockwise to reduce the low frequency output of the module The setting made at the factory is meant for use in the most common room arrangements Adjusting the LFE level The LFE low frequency effects level control shown above is for use only with receivers that provide an LFE SUBWOOFER channel By turning the knob you can adjust the relative level of the low frequency effects from movie soundtracks Use it to match the volume level of the LFE channel with volume levels of your other speaker channels You can check all levels by using the test tones feature on your digital surround sound receiver For details on using this feature refer to the owner s guide provided with your surround receiver 11 USING YOUR SYSTEM Setting your digital surround sound receiver Speakers in your Bose Acoustimass 16 Series II or Acoustimass 15 Series III system are fully compatible with the audio output of digital surround receivers The system s integrated signal processing supports full low frequency reproduction from all channels To gain complete advantage of these system capabilities you may want to adjust some settings on your receiver To make changes use the digital display menu on the receiver and refer to the list of recommended settings below Speaker Receiver setting e left and right LARGE e Center LARGE e Left and right surro
5. 6 1 m front speaker cables With Acoustimass 15 Series III system Center front speaker Two 50 ft 15 2 m rear speaker cables With Acoustimass 16 Series II system Five cube array speakers Center y Sp front speaker Three 50 ft 15 2 m rear speaker cables U S A Canada Europe Power cord 1 Australia U K Singapore Now is a good time to record the serial number for this system on page 2 of this guide and on your warranty card A WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children SETTING UP Choosing locations for your speakers Figure 2 Sample speaker placement a and c and performance results b and d Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing a location for each speaker Select a stable and level surface for each of the small speakers Vibration can cause them to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood To prevent this problem rubber feet are provided for attachment to the bottom of the center front speaker J Note You may order additional rubber feet free of charge by contacting Bose Refer to the adaress list included in the carton The center front speaker is for use at the front of the room and near the center of your TV The cube speaker arrays in your system are identical and can be used interchangeably The top an
6. Acoustimass 16 Series II Acoustimass 15 series III HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPEAKER SYSTEM SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner s guide Please take the time to follow this owner s guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features Please save your owner s guide for future reference For your safety A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the powered Acoustimass module to rain or moisture A WARNING No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK 2 i GNO OVE COVER OR BACK L ARRI RE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR AUCUNE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE PIECE POUVANT ETRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL S ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENT These CAUTION marks are located on the rear 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 magni tude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation po
7. aas piim asai Leva ied as KOH eed p ex Ue P bee agg konnaa asa ekle e Gia PCCCSSONES c Eo Aaaa aaa Aaaa a ATE pi a PAS L Technical information 5 2 iden arde asas a a eed deste e denm ducere xu E DR A aa der cs OOONSNNNOOouUr A SETTING UP Before you begin We appreciate your choice of the Bose Acoustimass 16 Series II or 15 Series III home entertainment speaker system Each system features a combination of cube speaker arrays center front speaker and a powered Acoustimass module Together they reproduce the full spectrum sound of multi channel digital programming for a powerful and realistic home theater experience Unpacking the carton Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack the carton contents as follows 1 Remove the brown inner carton containing the cube speaker arrays and center front speaker 2 Gently roll the large carton onto its side and pull out the Acoustimass module A WARNING To avoid injury use care in lifting the module which weighs 33 pounds 15 kg Save all packing materials which provide the best means to transport the system for possible future use If any parts appear damaged do not use them Instead repack the system in the original carton and contact your authorized Bose dealer Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address list included in the carton Acoustimass module Rubber feet 20 ft 6 1 m system input cable Three 20 ft
8. and try the following solutions If you still have a problem contact your Bose dealer to arrange for service To contact Bose directly refer to the address list included in the carton Problem What to do System does not function at all Make sure the receiver and powered Acoustimass module are plugged into an operating AC outlet and that the receiver is plugged in and turned on Be sure to select an audio source on the receiver video CD DVD tuner No sound Increase the volume Disconnect any headphones Check the speaker connections Make sure that both the powered Acoustimass module and the receiver are plugged in For digital sound be sure a coaxial or optical cable connects the digital output of the DVD player with the digital input on your receiver Be sure the audio source selected is correct For example select DVD audio on your receiver to hear the DVD sound No surround sound Make sure the source material contains surround sound If you are using the Dolby Pro Logic mode on your receiver make sure surround sound is turned on Be sure the source material DVD laser disc or broadcast programming is Dolby Digital encoded Be sure your receiver is processing a signal from a Hi Fi VCR stereo TV laserdisc or DVD player or other surround sound source If you are using digital programming verify that the settings are correct at the receiver No bass Be sure the speaker connections from the receiv
9. coustimass module 45 Ib 20 3 kg 16 3 H x 8 1 W x 29 1 D 41 4 cm x 20 6 cm x 73 9 cm Packed system weight Acoustimass 16 Series II system 72 5 Ib 32 6 kg Acoustimass 15 Series III system 75 Ib 33 8 kg REFERENCE 7 1 15 293692 001 HEP SLT C Better sound through researche 2006 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM293692 Rev 01 CCM 003041
10. d bottom cubes of each speaker array can be rotated to create room filling sound patterns b and d All of the small speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with a TV picture The Acoustimass module should be at least 2 feet 6 m from your TV set to prevent interference The shape and size of your room and location of the furniture in it will affect your choice of speaker locations Use the examples below as the basis but not the rule for your home theater setup Acoustimass 16 system b es Acoustimass 15 system G d me SETTING UP Bose wall brackets and floor or table stands expand the options for placement of your speakers For further information see Accessories on page 14 J Note The Acoustimass 15 Series III system is designed for use with an optional center rear cube speaker array For further details see Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system on page 10 Placing the center front speaker Sound from the center front speaker should seem to come from within the picture to give the most realistic performance of on screen action and dialogue Place the center front speaker above on top of or below your television Do NOT rest the weight of the television on the speaker Keep it in line with the vertical center of the screen if possible for the most accurate reproduction of dialogue as shown in Figure 2 on page 5 A CAUTION B
11. efer to the label on each connector to match it to the proper jack Supplied N S speaker cable Cube speaker array Red collar Matched labels to red speaker terminal 1 Use the supplied 20 foot 6 1 m speaker cables for the three front speakers Insert the connectors as labeled into jacks on the module as follows Figure 5 on page 8 e R goes into the jack labeled Right Front C goes into the jack labeled Center Front goes into the gray jack labeled Left Front SETTING UP ppm r n 2 Usethe supplied 50 ft 15 2 m speaker cables for the speakers at the rear of your room Figure 5 Insert them into the jacks on the module as follows RR goes into the jack labeled Right Rear CR goes into the jack labeled Center Rear This speaker is provided only with an Acoustimass 16 system LR goes into the jack labeled Left Rear 3 Atthe other end of each cable insert the red collared wire into the red terminal on one speaker Insert the other wire into the other terminal Figure 5 Notice a label on each red collared wire that matches it to the proper speaker e L for the speaker at the left front e LR for the speaker at the left rear e Rforthe speaker at the right front e RR for the speaker at the right rear e Cforthe speaker at the center front e CR
12. efore placing the center front speaker on top of a television attach the four supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker Position two of the feet near the front edge and close together on the bottom surface Place the other two feet in the rear corners on the bottom Placing your left and right front speakers The goal for these speakers is to create a sound image that is wider than the screen and seems natural to viewers sitting anywhere in the room Place the front cube speaker arrays on either side of your TV Keep them from 6 feet 2 m to 15 feet 5 m apart as shown in Figure 2 on page 5 Placing your rear speakers While the rear surround speakers may deliver some dialogue they serve primarily to deliver discrete sounds and special effects that expand the visual image They help bring the viewer into the center of the action Choose locations that are practical and convenient while considering these recommended guidelines Position the left and right rear cube speaker arrays so they can deliver sound on both sides of the viewer rather than from directly behind as shown in Figure 2 on page 5 Place these speakers at the same height as the ears of a seated viewer or higher Rotate the top and bottom cubes of each speaker to direct the sound to both the front and the back of listeners e If your system has a center rear speaker position it halfway between the rear left and right speakers as shown in Fig
13. er to the amplifier are in the correct phase red collared wired to red jack to Not enough or too much bass Move your Acoustimass module closer to a wall or corner to increase bass Move it farther from a wall or corner to decrease bass Adjust the LFE level or Room Compensation control Sound is distorted Make sure your speaker wire is not damaged Reduce the volume of external components connected to the receiver Customer service For additional help in solving problems contact the Bose Customer Service office appropri ate to your area See the address list included in the carton Cleaning the speakers The cabinets of your Acoustimass speaker system may be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth 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 13 REFERENCE Limited warranty Accessories Your Acoustimass speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Failure to do so h
14. ing you will need to provide the serial number of your Acoustimass module Refer to For your records on page 2 if you recorded the number there If not you can locate the number on the rear of the module near the connection panel 10 USING YOUR SYSTEM Getting the most from your home theater speakers Figure 9 Audio adjustment knobs With system connections completed and the module plugged in your Acoustimass system is now ready for use You may want to familiarize yourself with the controls and built in protections that adjust the audio of this system Figure 9 They offer options to suit your particular style of use and preferences A CAUTION This system provides an automatic protection circuit to help guard against damage from electrical stresses and overload of the system At high volume levels the circuit activates to reduce output which slightly decreases the volume If you notice this decrease be aware that your system is functioning as designed This volume reduction also indicates that power input to the system may exceed safe levels Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended Adjusting the bass room compensation After placing the Acoustimass module where you want it you can fine tune it for that location Make this adjustment only as necessary For example e f the system performance is thin or lacks bass turn the BASS control shown above clockwise to increase the low frequency
15. int within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is intended to alert the user JN to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s guide A CAUTION To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC mains receptacle Insert fully This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC C The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www bose com static compliance index htmi Additional safety information See the additional safety information on the Important Safety Instructions page enclosed with your speaker system For your records The system serial number is located on the rear of the Acoustimass module Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner s guide 2006 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpub lished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved CONTENTS SETTING UP Unpacking the carton x aare sehen tee Hee ER XE xU Ee E XXE queue a t M e EM EU ERE e RE Choosing locations for your speakers nv
16. owever does not affect your rights Bose offers the following accessories in colors to match and add to your enjoyment of the Acoustimass speaker system e UTS 20 table stands e UFS 20 floor stands e UB 20 wall brackets e Speaker wire adapter kit for use with in wall wiring from the Acoustimass module to the small speakers Available in black white or silver For further details or to place an order for the accessories described above contact your authorized Bose dealer or visit the Bose website www bose com For further information or to order the accessories below contact your authorized Bose dealer Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address list included in the carton e Input cable adapter for use with in wall wiring from the Acoustimass module to the receiver e 20 ft 6 1 m extension cable for use between the Acoustimass module and the receiver Technical information 14 Speaker driver complement Cube speaker arrays and center front speaker two 2 50 6 35 cm Twiddler speakers Powered Acoustimass module Three 5 25 13 cm woofers System power rating U S Canada 100 127V 50 60 Hz 400 W Europe Australia 220 240V v 50 60 Hz 400 W Compatibility Compatible with A V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to 200 watts per channel rated from 4 to 8 ohms Speaker weight size Each cube speaker array and center front speaker 2 4 Ib 1 1 kg 6 2 H x 3 1 W x 4 0 D 15 7 cm x 7 8 cm x 10 2 cm A
17. ss module check all connections from the receiver to the the module and the module to the small speakers Figure 5 on page 8 and Figure 8 Make sure all cube speaker arrays are connected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room Check to be sure all wires are connected to your surround receiver with the proper polarity to and to wires Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of module output Correct any wiring problems before you plug in your receiver and turn it on When all the connections check out plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC mains outlet Plug in the receiver also J Note Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system Using a high quality suppressor available at electronics stores can eliminate the vast majority of failures caused by a power surge Optional upgrade for your Acoustimass 15 system Your Acoustimass 15 Series Ill speaker system can be upgraded to provide you with 6 1 or 6 channel surround sound The 6 1 upgrade kit contains one cube speaker array a 50 foot 15 2 m connecting cable and complete connection instructions To purchase the 6 1 upgrade kit in the same color as your current system contact your local authorized Bose retailer Or to contact Bose directly see the address list included in the carton When order
18. und LARGE e Center surround LARGE e LFE Subwoofer ON With an Acoustimass 16 Series Il system or upgraded Acoustimass 15 Series Ill system only J Note f your receiver provides it the LFE or Subwoofer option setting should be ON and the crossover value at the lowest number possible which is typically 80 Hz Receiving a digital audio signal For the digital audio signal from your DVD player to reach your surround receiver you need a digital audio connection between the DVD player and receiver Figure 10 1 Use either the Optical or Coaxial input not both on the receiver to connect to the digital output from the DVD 2 Be sure to select the digital output in the setup menu of your DVD player For additional setup and operating information please refer to the owner s guide that came with your surround receiver Figure 10 Use one or the other Digital signal receiver NOT both connections e B pes PLAY IN 8 d IN OPTICAL PLAY IN COAXIAL 000000000 Setting your analog surround sound receiver For analog non digital surround sound applications we recommend that you set the surround sound center mode of your receiver to Wide For instructions on how to change this setting refer to the owner s guide provided with your surround receiver 12 REFERENCE Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Acoustimass speaker system turn off your sound source
19. ure 2 on page 5 Figure 3 Position options for your Acoustimass module SETTING UP Placing your Acoustimass module Bose Acoustimass speaker technology makes it difficult to locate the source of low frequency sound from this module So feel free to hide it from view and ocate the module at the same end of the room as the television screen e Keep the module at least 2 feet 6 m from your TV set to prevent interference To increase bass effects turn the front opening toward a wall turn it away from the wall to decrease bass effects Keep both the front opening and the ventilation grille on the bottom of the module at least 2 inches 5 cm from any other surface Do not block the ventilation grille located on the bottom of the module Impeding ventilation can cause a reduction in the bass frequency output from the module Preferred Alternate lu gt Front opening Ventilation grille Making the connections Figure 4 Speaker cable connection to an output jack on the module and to the speaker Only the Acoustimass module connects to your receiver The small center front speaker and cube speaker arrays connect directly to the Acoustimass module A WARNING Connecting the small speakers to a receiver can result in damage to your system and possible electric shock Connecting speakers to the Acoustimass module Insert the connector on each speaker cable into the jack on the module R
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