Bose Acoustimass 20 System
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1. 4 2 4 7 Connecting power to your system A CAUTION you purchased dual voltage system it is important that you set the speakers to the correct voltage To do this refer to Selecting the correct voltage on page 6 Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system 1 Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power mains outlet 2 Insert the power cord of the Lifestyle system into an AC power mains outlet 3 Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position AM 262838_00_V pdf December 20 2001 15 Fine tuning your system Figure 19 Bass and treble controls 16 In most situations you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines for your system to provide excellent sound quality You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume since Bose patented signal processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings If desired you can further fine tune your system as described below Adjusting speaker controls The TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass 5 and 20 music systems Acoustimass module Figure 19 They allow you to adjust the treble high frequencies and bass low frequencies In the normal setting the dots on each control are in the 12 o0 clock position Turn the controls clockwise to increase2. 4 Unpacking the Carton seirian 4 Select the location for your Speaker system 5 5 ACOUStIMASS module location ceccceesseesstecceseeecsreescseeeeseeeecsueeseerteessateesenes 6 Before making connections unplug your 6 Selecting the Correct voltage 0 ee eeseecseeetee eter eee teeeeteeeteeeseeeenaeeetaetiaeetiaeenas 6 Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass 20 J ewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 7 Connecting the Acoustimass 5 cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module cccsecsesscescsseeesneeescseeeceueeecsaeeesersesssateessseesstesssiseesea 7 Which Lifestyle system do YOU OWN 8 Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi room interface 5 9 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle media 12 Setting Zone 2 Protocol 13 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music 14 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music 15 FING CUMING your SYStO
3. Selecting the correct voltage If you purchased a dual voltage product please be sure that your speakers are set to the correct voltage for your geographical area Use the adapter plug provided when appropriate Figure 4 Voltage selector switch settings A CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module The slots on the end provide ventilation for the built in electronic circuitry and should not be blocked D avoid interference with the TV picture place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches 45 cm from a TV 6 December 20 2001 AM262838_00_V pdf Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass module Connecting the Acoustimass 20 Jewel Cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 1 Insert the connector of each speaker cable fully into the jack on the rear of each speaker Figure 5 Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the jack 2 Connect each 20 foot 6 1 m cable to the corresponding left or right green jack on the Acoustimass module Speaker cables have green connectors at one end with L left and R right molded into the connectors To extend the length of speaker cable you will need a 30 foot extension cable To order this part please call Bose customer service request PN 186445 1 black PN 186445 2 white Or splice in 18 gauge 75 or thicker cord connecting to and to To purchase extension wire see your dealer electronics stor
4. Acoustimass module Vinyl veneer Warranty period The Acoustimass 5 and 20 powered speaker systems are covered by the Bose limited one year transferable warranty Details of the 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 Corporation Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth Do not use any sprays near the system Do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammo nia or abrasives Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings The speaker grille panels require no special care though you may vacuum them carefully with a soft bristled attachment if necessary 18 December 20 2001 AM 262838 _00_V pdf AM262838_00_V pdf December 20 2001 19 MOBE Better sound through researcho 2002 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 262838 AM Rev 00 J N20604
5. 2 Press the ROOM button until the room indicator A is displayed Press the FM source button and adjust the volume to the desired level for room A 3 Press the ROOM button again to select room 87 Press the FM source button and adjust the volume to the desired level for room Now the indicators B are displayed 4 Press the ROOM button again The indicators A B appear on the touchscreen indicat ing that you can control these two rooms together Any button command given now SOURCE VOLUME MUTE ON OFF SLEEP is applied to both rooms 10 December 20 2001 AM 262838 _00_V pdf AM262838_00_V pdf Using the HOUSE button Using the HOUSE button you can link all the rooms together and control them as one When you press the HOUSE button an empty box indicator is displayed for each connected room Any button pressed after that any source button VOLUME MUTE or SLEEP affects every room When you are done listening you can press OFF to turn off the entire system Note If you do not press any other buttons after pressing HOUSE pressing HOUSE again cancels HOUSE mode Using more than one PersonaF music center If you have a multi room system you can add Personal music centers for some or all of the connected rooms Each multi room interface can be controlled by a maximum of four Personal music centers Each Personal music center can control up to four rooms December 20 2001 11 12 Connecting the Acoustimass module
6. and counterclockwise to decrease the amount of treble or bass Compensating for room acoustics The acoustics sound qualities of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any speaker system In general you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the careful use of the TREBLE and BASS controls Too much or too little treble Rooms with too few sound absorbing furnishings especially those with bare floors and walls may sound overly shrill or bright Turning down the treble control toward decreases treble sound Rooms with a lot of sound absorbing furnishings such as upholstered furniture wall to wall carpet or heavy drapes may reduce the treble sound of your system Moving speakers farther away from soft furnishings increases treble You can increase treble sound by slightly turning up the treble control toward Too much or too little bass You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control toward To increase bass turn up the bass control toward Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear Placing the module closer to the corner of the room will increase bass Moving the module away from the corner will decrease bass December 20 2001 AM 262838 _00_V pdf Troubleshooting Problem What to do System does not function at all Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center the power cord is No sound e e e plugged securel
7. center Figure 15 Connecting the speakers to your 20 music center 14 Figure 16 Setting up the remote control R L e a aX dan Note extend the length of the cables use the supplied 50 foot extension cable shown in the dotted line above This cable connects between the 30 foot audio input cable and the 3 foot VAR adapter cable Figure 15 To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system Figure 15 follow these steps 1 Using the supplied 30 foot audio input cable insert the round DIN connector into the Acoustimass module and the RCA plugs into the supplied 3 foot adapter cable labeled VAR on the single connector end 2 Attach the end of the 3 foot VAR adapter cable to the ZONE 2 output jack on the rear of the Model 20 music center Setting up the remote control You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 16 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match those on your first remote 3 Set switch 8 up for ZONE 2 Connecting power to your system CAUTION you purchased dual voltage system it is important that you set the speakers to the correct voltage To do this refer to Selecting the correct voltage on page 6 Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass pow
8. with your Acoustimass powered speaker system Owner s guide Quick set up guide 2 cube arrays SS 1 Acoustimass module as Speaker wire Rubber feet 2 3 foot VAR adapter cable a 4 4 VAR 3 foot FIX adapter cable Rubber feet adapter for Lifestyle DVD cable systems 50 foot extension cable ess 30 foot audio input cable Quick set up AC power mains guide Sh Power adapter plug in dual voltage Adapter systems plug Power cord 3 foot FIX adapter cable for Lifestyle DVD systems Note ind the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module Then write them on your warranty card WARNING The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds 15 kg Use good lifting practice to avoid injury gt gt a WARNING avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children 4 December 20 2001 AM 262838_00_V pdf Select the location for your speaker system Figure 2 Recommended speaker locations AM262838_00_V pdf When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below a combination of reflected and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room You may experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass module to produce the sound most pleasing to you To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room see Fine
9. M 16 Product Information Troubleshooting a 17 ACCESSOMOS 17 CUSCOMEN SEIVICE a 17 Technical 18 Warranty perio 18 Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 20 powered speaker 18 December 20 2001 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system These speakers are designed specifically for use with the Bose Lifestyle music systems to deliver high fidelity room filling sound to additional rooms in your home Because these speakers are different from other systems we recommend that you take the time to read this owner s guide It contains instructions and information that will help you get the most enjoyment possible from your new speakers Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your speakers Save all packing materials for possible future use The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your speaker system If any part of the product appears damaged do not attempt to use the system Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately Check to be sure your Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system contains the parts identified in Figure 1 Acoustimass Cube speaker module arrays 50 foot extension Figure 1 What comes
10. The Bose Acoustimass 5 and 20 Powered Speaker System Owner s Guide December 20 2001 262838 00 A WARNING reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the system to rain or moisture CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE D LECTROCUTION DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE D LECTROCUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE NI LE PANNEAU ARRI RE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR AUCUNE PI CE POUVANT REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ETRE R PAR E PAR L USAGER ADRESSEZ VOUS A UN A UN REPARATEUR COMPETENT These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your Lifestyle 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 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 Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this owner s guide Please read this owner s guide Please take the time to
11. abeled ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 on the rear panel To connect additional speakers to a Model 20 music center see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music center on page 14 Identifying systems with the Model 5 music center Figure 10 Front and rear of the Model 5 music center The Lifestyle 5 music center includes a single disc CD player and three RCA pairs of speaker output jacks labeled A B and FIXED on the rear panel To connect additional speakers to a Model 5 music center see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music center on page 15 8 December 20 2001 AM 262838_00_V pdf Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi room interface systems Figure 11 Connecting the speakers to your multi room interface 2 Note To extend the length of the cables use the supplied 50 foot extension cable shown in the dotted line above This cable connects between the 30 foot audio input cable and the 3 foot VAR adapter cable To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system follow these steps 1 Using the supplied 30 foot audio input cable insert the round DIN connector into the Acoustimass module and the RCA plugs into the supplied 3 foot VAR adapter cable labeled VAR on the single connector end 2 Attach the single connector end of the 3 foot VAR adapter cable to one of the unused ROOM output jacks B C D on the rear of the multi r
12. 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 Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you 15 To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles 16 Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock 17 See product enclosure for safety related markings Information about products that generate electrical noise If applicable 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 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 accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inte
13. d rooms as one The room indicators tell you what was selected by the ROOM or HOUSE button SOURCE HOUSE PRESET KEYPAD a OFF FM gt QO 4 VIDEO VIDEO Tape Pane AUX OPOZO ES A A boxed letter indicated the presently selected room or rooms An unboxed letter indicates a room listening to a shared source C An empty box appears for each connected room when you press the HOUSE button Turning on different sources in more than one room Let s say you have a two room system rooms and and the entire system is off To turn on a different source in each room 1 Wake up the touchscreen 2 Press the ROOM button until the room indicator A is displayed Press a source button such as VIDEO 1 to turn on the system and listen to your DVD player in room A Adjust the volume to the desired level 3 Press the ROOM button again The room indicator is displayed Press a different source button such as CD to listen to a CD in room B Again adjust the volume to the desired level 4 Press the ROOM button again and notice that the room indicator is displayed You are controlling room A once again and the display indicates that the VIDEO 1 source is on Setting up a shared source Now let s say the system is already on and you want to play the FM radio in rooms A and B 1 Wake up the touchscreen
14. ddress list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers UB 20 High quality cast zinc bracket for wall or ceiling mounting UFS 20 Slender metal floor stands 37 H 93 98 cm elegantly display cube speakers while hiding the speaker wires UTS 20 High quality cast aluminum stands 7 H 17 78 cm for placement on a flat surface like a bookshelf or table For assistance contact Bose customer service Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers Note Your Acoustimass powered speaker system should be mounted only in the manner AM262838_00_V pdf recommended by Bose Consult the instructions supplied with the mounting accessories December 20 2001 17 Technical Information Power rating USA Canada 120VAC 50 60 Hz 350W Dual Voltage 115 230VAC 50 60 Hz 350W Dimensions Acoustimass 5 powered speaker system Cube speakers 3 1 W x 4 D x 6 2 H 7 8 x 10 2 x 15 8 cm Acoustimass module 23 3 W x 7 5 D x 14 H 59 x 19 x 35 5 cm Acoustimass 20 powered speaker system J ewel Cube speakers 2 2 W x 3 2 D x 4 4 H 5 6 x 8 2 x 11 2 cm Acoustimass module 23 3 W x 7 5 D x 14 H 59 x 19 x 35 5 cm Weight Acoustimass 5 powered speaker system Cube speakers 2 4 Ib 1 11 kg Acoustimass module 33 Ib 15 kg Acoustimass 20 powered speaker system J ewel Cube speakers 1 Ib 5 kg Acoustimass module 33 Ib 15 kg Finish Cube speakers Polymer painted
15. e or call Bosecustomer service Figure 5 Speaker cable connections to the Jewel Cube speaker array Connecting the Acoustimass 5 cube speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module Each speaker cable contains two wires The wire marked with a red collar is positive and the ribbed one is negative These wires match the positive red and negative black terminals on the back of each speaker To extend the length of speaker cable you will need a 30 foot extension cable To purchase this cable see dealer electronics store or call Bose customer service To order this part from Bose please call Bose customer service request PN 186445 1 black PN 186445 2 white Or splice in 18 gauge 75 mm or thicker cord connecting to to 1 Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location Speaker cables have blue connectors at one end with L and molded into the connectors The red collars on the wire are labeled LEFT and RIGHT 2 Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching cube speaker array a Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube array to insert the marked wire into the red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal Release the tab to secure the wire Repeat this step for each of the cube speaker arrays see Figure 6 3 Connect each cable to the corresponding left or right blue jack on the Acoustimass module Figur
16. e 6 Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker array A CAUTION Make sure no strands of wire from any terminal touch any other terminal Bridged wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of your system AM 262838 _00_V pdf December 20 2001 Which Lifestyle system center do you own Identifying multi room interface systems Figure 7 Front and rear of the multi room interface and Personal music center The multi room interface allows you to connect up to four rooms or listening areas with additional speakers These systems are operated using a Personal music center To connect additional speakers to a multi room interface see Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi room interface systems on page 9 Identifying systems with the Lifestyle media center Figure 8 media center The Lifestyle media center includes single disc DVD CD player and two mini DIN speaker output jacks labeled ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 on the rear panel To connect additional speak ers to a Lifestyle media center see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle media center on page 12 Front and rear of the Lifestyle Identifying systems with the Model 20 music center Figure 9 Front and rear of the Model 20 music center The Model 20 music center includes a six disc CD player and two mini DIN speaker output jacks l
17. ection 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the ground electrode Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this page December 20 2001 Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Ground clamp NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment NEC Section 810 21 Ground clamps lt Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 Part H Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC of USA that provides guidelines for proper grounding In particu lar it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as is practical Better sound through research 2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 255805 AM Rev 00 J N10494 lt Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit Grounding conductors AM262838_00_V pdf Where to find AM262838_00_V pdf Setting Up Before YOU a
18. ered speaker system 1 Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power mains outlet 2 Insert the power cords of the Lifestyle system into an AC power mains outlet 3 Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position December 20 2001 AM 262838_00_V pdf Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music center SPEAKERS B Figure 17 Connecting the speakers to your Model 5 music center 2 Note To extend the length of the cables use the supplied 50 foot extension cable shown as the dotted line above This cable connects between the 30 foot audio input cable and the music center To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system refer to Figure 17 and follow these steps 1 Using the supplied 30 foot audio input cable insert the round DIN connector into the Acoustimass module 2 Atthe other end of that cable connect the RCA plugs to SPEAKERS B and the 3 5 stereo mini plug to SYSTEM CONTROL 2 on the music center Setting up the remote control You need to set up a second remote control to operate the SPEAKERS B outputs 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 18 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 4 match those on your first remote 3 Set switches 5 down and 6 up for SPEAKERS Figure 18 Setting up the remote control ON Ko ip
19. follow this owner s guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system properly Save your owner s guide for future reference Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference C ausing Equipment Regulations A CAUTION liquids get into the product turn the system off and allow it to air dry Then turn it on again If you notice any problems with its functioning unplug it and contact Bose customer service December 20 2001 AM 262838 _00_V pdf 1 Read these instructions for all components before using this product 2 Keep these instructions for future reference 3 Heed all warnings on the product and the owner s guide 4 Follow all instructions 5 Donotuse this apparatus near water or moisture Do notuse this product near a bathtub washbowIl kitchen sink laundry tub ina wet basement near a swimming pool or any where else that water or moisture are present 6 Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning 7 Donot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the prod
20. nt Acoustimass module location Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module 1 Place the module along the same wall as the speakers if possible 2 Select a convenient location under a table behind a sofa Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module 3 Place the module within reach of the audio input cable speaker cables and an AC power mains outlet 4 Select a position for the Acoustimass module Figure 3 For proper ventilation place it on the long edge with the connectors facing the floor An alternate position is on its largest side with the bass and treble controls facing up Do not place the module on either end as shown by the last two views in Figure 3 Figure 3 Acoustimass module positions Preferred position 5 Once you have selected a position for the module place the four self adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches 6 Aim the port the round opening into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass 7 For best bass performance do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling A Before making connections unplug your system It is important that you unplug your Lifestyle system or other music source before making any connections
21. oom interface Figure 11 Connecting power to your system CAUTION you purchased dual voltage system it is important that you set the speakers to the correct voltage To do this refer to Selecting the correct voltage on page 6 Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system 1 Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power mains outlet 2 Insert the power cord of the Lifestyle system into an AC power mains outlet 3 Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position Operating in more than one room Your Lifestyle system Personal music center can control up to four sets of Bose powered speakers allowing your family to enjoy four different audio sources CD radio TV etc in up to four rooms These rooms are referred to as room A B C and D with room A being the primary room the one used for a one room system If two or more rooms are connected to your system the Personal music center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons and room indicators A B C and or D Figure 12 shows a sample display for a two room system d NoteDo not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections are complete AM 262838_00_V pdf December 20 2001 9 Figure 12 The ROOM button lets you control a single room or two or more rooms that share a source Example display for a two room system The HOUSE button lets you control all connecte
22. ou will need to check the Zone 2 Protocol to ensure that it is set to Normal mode Figure 14 a 1 While your Lifestyle system is on press the Settings button on your remote control This will open the on screen display 2 Scroll down with the down arrow button and select System Setup using the Enter button 3 You will now see a menu entitled System Setup 1 of 3 Scroll down to more Continue to scroll down through 2 of 3 to 3 of 3 The last item on System Setup 3 of 3 is Zone 2 Protocol 4 If necessary use the right arrow button to set the protocol from Legacy to Normal 5 If you changed the Zone 2 Protocol shut off the system and turn it on again this ensures that the Zone 2 Protocol is reset to Normal mode Figure 14a Setting Zone 2 Protocol System Setup Zone 2 Protocol Connecting power to your system A CAUTION f you purchased a dual voltage system it is important that you set the speakers to the correct voltage To do this refer to Selecting the correct voltage on page 6 Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system 1 Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power mains outlet 2 Insert the power cords of the Lifestyle system into an AC power mains outlet 3 Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position AM 262838_00_V pdf December 20 2001 13 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music
23. rfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help Note Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the users authority to operate this equipment This product complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications December 20 2001 18 19 20 Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product Avoid power lines Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching powerlines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines Ground all outdoor antennas If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded This will provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges S
24. to the Lifestyle media center Figure 13 Connecting the speakers to your Lifestyle media center d Note extend the length of the cables use the supplied 50 foot extension cable shown in the dotted line above This cable connects between the 30 foot audio input cable and the 3 foot FIX adapter cable To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system Figure 13 follow these steps 1 Using the supplied 30 foot audio input cable insert the DIN connector into the Acoustimass module and the RCA plugs into the supplied 3 foot adapter cable labeled FIX on the single connector end 2 Attach the end of the 3 foot FIX adapter cable to the ZONE 2 output jack on the rear of the Lifestyle media center Setting up the remote control You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 output 1 Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches Figure 14 2 Make sure that the house code settings switches 1 2 3 and 4 match those on your first remote 3 Make sure switches 5 7 and 8 are up and 6 and 9 are down 2 Note Refer to your Lifestyle system owner s guide for more information on operating your system in more than one room Figure 14 2 Setting Zone 2 remote control December 20 2001 AM 262838_00_V pdf Setting Zone 2 Protocol For the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system to work properly with a Lifestyle media center y
25. tuning your system on page 16 Speaker locations Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Acoustimass 5 or 20 speaker system The speaker cables allow up to 20 feet 6 1 m distance from the Acoustimass module 1 For the most lifelike sound place the cube arrays 6 12 feet 1 8 3 6 apart They be as close as 3 feet 0 9 m or as far apart as 15 feet 4 6 m 2 Direct one cube of each array forward Direct the other cube toward the wall or ina different direction to create reflected sound See the illustration of reflected sound pat terns in Figure 2 Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass module CAUTION Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers Vibration can cause the speakers to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood For additional stability you can add rubber feet to your speakers You may obtain rubber feet 178321 free of charge from Bose Contact Bose Customer Service for more information Notei f you put the speakers a bookcase unit be sure to place each one at the front edge of the shelf Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books Note The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a TV without affecting picture quality December 20 2001 5 Select the locations for your speaker system co
26. uct ona bed sofa or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not put it in a built in system such as a bookcase ora Cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that pro duce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polar ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or third prong are provided for your Safety If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories speci fied by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product AM262838_00_V pdf 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has
27. y into the Acoustimass module the power pack and power cord plugged into operating AC wall outlets and the module power switch is on Be sure to select a source CD AM FM etc Unplug the music center power pack for a minute then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption Turn the music center off for ten seconds then on again to re establish communication e e e between the music center and the speakers Check the connections for any external components Make sure to select the correct source for the desired input Check the speaker connections Be sure the CD is placed correctly label side up in the music center and the cover is closed Increase the volume Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display Press MUTE on the remote to unmute the sound Disconnect any headphones Connect the FM and AM antennas For Lifestyle DVD systems check Zone 2 Protocol the System Settings menu This Volume at maximum level and cannot be adjusted must be set to Normal For Lifestyle DVD systems check that the FIX adapter cable is plugged into the Zone 2 Hear only static Accessories Customer Service output If it is not replace VAR 3 foot adapter cable with FIX 3 foot adapter cable The following accessories are available to enhance the flexibility of your Bose powered speaker system Contact your Bose dealer or call Bose directly Refer to the a
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