Bose Acoustimass 10 Series I User manual
Introduction
Thank
you
We
appreciate your choice of the
Bose®
Acoustimass® 10 Series
II
home theater speaker
system. With these Virtually
Invisible®
speakers you'll surround yourself with realistic sound,
without alot of equipment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube
speaker arrays, aproduct 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 10 Series
II
speaker system
is
significantly
different from other speakers. Please take the time to read this owner's guide carefully.
It
will
help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy
all
of its advanced features.
Save your owner's guide for future reference.
Declaration
of
Conformity
We.
the offerer:
Bose" Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment:
Type
designation: Loudspeakers
Acoustimass® 10 Series
II
Home
Theater Speakers
In
accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive,
IS
In
compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited
by
Bose Corporation
2
1May 1998
Bose
BV,
Nijverheidstraat 8
1135
GE
Edam, The Netherlands
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General Manager, Bose Europe
Manufacturer's authorized
EU
representative
Contents
Introduction
Thank you . 2
Important Information 2
Where
to
find...
Contents
Where to find .
For your records .
Setting Up
Before you begin .
Unpacking the carton .
Placing your Acoustimass@ 10 Series
II
speakers
to
achieve
realistic home theater sound
..
Selecting the locations for your speakers
..
Connecting the speakers .
Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speaker system
For realistic home theater sound .
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For
your
records
Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speaker system
Troubleshooting .14
Customer service........................................................................ .14
Cleaning the speakers 15
Warranty period .15
Accessories .15
Product Information
Technical information .16
Bose Corporation..........................................................................
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.... inside back cover
The serial number
is
located near the connection panel on the Acoustimass module.
Serial number:
Dealer name
Dealer phone: Purchase date:
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We
suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide.
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Setting
Up
Before
you
begin
Bose' Virtually
Invisible@
speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances
from the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without a
room full of speakers.
Your stereo
VCR
or stereo television sends the encoded program material
to
the surround-
sound receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to particular speakers.
Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is usually sent to
the center speaker while sounds from the left or right side ofthe picture go to the left or right
front speakers. Ambient sounds and special effects are directed to one or both of the sur-
round
(rear)
speakers. The unique, easy-to-hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for
all
channels. At any point
in
surround-sound performance, you may hear sound from
all
or just a
few of the speakers.
To
select surround-encoded program material, look for any of the terms Surround, Dolby
Surround, and the double-D symbol
DOl
DOLBY
SURROUND
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on tapes and discs, and the word
"surround" preceding a
TV
broadcast. Your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
home theater speakers
are
also compatible with Dolby Digital* (also known as AC-3) receivers and program material.
The special settings for Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital receivers are described on
page
13,
You
can also enjoy awide variety of stereo programming that
is
not surround-encoded with
your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speakers. Simply adjust your receiver accordingly.
Unpacking
the
carton
•Remove any staples from the opened carton flaps.
•Remove the brown inner cartons containing the five cube speaker arrays and the Acousti-
mass module terminal cover.
•Gently
roll
the carton over onto its side and then onto its opening.
•Carefully lift the carton from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions.
•
Do
not detach the removable cables connected
to
the Acoustimass module.
•If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use them. Repack
everything
in
the original carton and contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
WARNING:
The
Acoustimass module weighs 28,7pounds (13 kg) Use
good
lifting
practice
to
avoid injury
WARNING:
To
avoid danger
of
suffocation, keep the plastic bags mat wrap these speakers
out
of
the reach
of
children.
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,Dolby Pro-Logic, the double-D symbol,
and
Dolby Digital (AC-3) are 'larks
of
Dolby Laboratories
Selling
Up
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Note:
Now a
good
time
to
record the serial number
of
the Acousttmass® module on
page
3
of
this gUide
and
on your warranty card. It
is
a
good
idea to save all
packing
materials for
possible future use.
Figure
1
What comes
in
the
carton
•Acoustimass module
•Module
end
cover
• 5
cube
speaker arrays
•20' (6 m) speaker Input cable
•20' (6 m) front speaker output
cable
•50' (15 m) rear speaker
output cable
• 8 protective rubber feet
•Owner's guide
•Quick set up gUide
Placing
your
Acoustimass
10
Series
II
speakers
to
achieve
realistic
home
theater
sound
The center speaker localizes action and dialogue
on
your screen. Sound from the center
speaker should seem to come from within the picture.
The left and right front speakers create asound image wider than the screen that seems
natural to viewers sitting anywhere
in
the room.
The surround speakers add subtle sounds and special effects that expand the visual image,
bringing the viewer into the center ofthe action. The surround speakers should be positioned
to allow the sound to reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from directly behind.
You
can place the front and center speakers near a
TV
screen with no picture interference,
because
all
of the cube speakers are magnetically shielded.
You
can use any of the five cube
arrays at any location.
The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be at least 2feet
(.6
m)
from your screen, but at the same end of the room as the front and center speakers.
Bose®
Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage ofthe fact that the source of bass sound is
difficult to locate, so you can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of sight.
5
Setting
Up
Asuggested home theater layout that conforms
to
the guidelines described above
is
shown
in
Figure
2.
Twist the pairs of cube speakers so they describe angles that create room-filling
sound patterns.
You
may choose to place the speakers differently,
to
take advantage of the sound character-
istics of different rooms. Your speakers come with sufficient cable lengths
to
allow you
to
have the following distances between components:
•Up to 20 feet
(6
m)
between the Acoustimass® module and the receiver.
•Up to 20 feet
(6
m)
between the Acoustimass module and the front and center cube
speakers.
•Up to
50
feet
(15
m)
between the Acoustimass module and the surround speakers.
Bose wall brackets and floor stands can extend your placement options. See "Accessories"
on page
15.
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Note:
Please follow wall bracket instructions carefully Proper mounting will insure optimum
performance from your system.
Figure
2
One suggested home theater
layout
Selecting
the
locations
for
your
speakers
The cables provided with your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
system vary
In
length, allowing a
great deal of flexibility
in
speaker placement. Use the following placement suggestions
as
general guidelines. Choose convenient speaker locations that give you good sound.
Left
and
right
front
cube
speakers
Figure 3shows suggested ways
to
achieve
an
accurate left and right sound image.
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Figure
3
Suggested choices for left
and
right front speaker placement
A
Figure
4
Suggested choices for center
speakerplacement
Setting
Up
•Place the front speakers on either side
of
your
TV,
at least 6feet
(2
m),
or
as much as 15
feet
(5
m)
apart.
•Place them
in
line with the center of the screen for the best sound balance (position
1).
You
can also place them diagonally as shown below
in
position
2.
Placing them
in
aline
above the
top
of
the TV
is
athird choice (position
3).
•The speaker on the left as you face the TV is connected
to
the LEFT FRONT output jack
on the Acoustimass® module.
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Center
cube
speaker
Sound from the center speaker should seem
to
come
from within the picture.
Figure 4shows suggested positions for the center speaker.
•Place the center cube speaker above, below,
or
on
top
of
your television.
If
below, be sure
that the cube speaker is not supporting the weight
of
the television
in
any way.
•Keep it as close
to
the vertical center
of
the screen as possible, for the most accurate
dialogue reproduction (positions 1or
2).
CAUTION:
Ifyou are placing the center speaker on top
of
the televls/on, use the smaller
of
the two sets
of
four rubber feet provided.
This
will also provide extra stability on surfaces
such as marble
or
glass. Additional rubber feet are available,
free,
by
calling the
Bose®
customer service numbers inside the
back
cover
of
this manual. Ask tor Part Number
178321-04
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FigureS
Suggested choices for surround
(rear) speaker placement
Surround
cube
speakers
The left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than
from directly behind. Refer to Figure
5.
•Put one
on
the left and the other
on
the right, beside or just
to
the rear of the home theater
seating
area.
•Place them high up, to avoid adirect sound path to the ears of the listeners (position
1).
•
If
you want the speakers located
as
shown
in
positions 2and
3,
make sure they are not
directed at the viewers.
•The rear speaker
on
the left
as
you face the
TV
is
connected to the LEFT SURROUND
output jack
on
the Acoustimass® module.
Acousfimass
module
Bose@
recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end of the room as the
television monitor.
To
prevent interference, keep the module at least 2feet
(.6
m)
from the
television.
•
You
may hide the Acoustimass module behind or under furniture, but
do
not block the
opening.
Be
sure there
is
at least 2inches
(5
em)
between the opening and any surface.
•If the opening faces the wall it increases the bass; if it faces away it decreases the bass.
For the most bass response, place the opening 2to 3inches
(5
to 8
em)
from awall or
corner.
•Stand the Acoustimass module vertically or horizontally (Figure 6).
To
stand it
on
the
cable connection end, remove the cover by gently pulling it away.
After selecting aplace for the Acoustimass module, attach the larger set of four rubber feet
to the bottom surface for additional stability. The feet protect the cable connections and
must be mounted when the Acoustimass module is standing on that end.
Figure
6
Acoustimass module positions
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SeffingUp
Connecting
the
speakers
The supplied cables make it easy for you
to
connect your system. The connections at the
Acoustimass
module are already made for you. There are three sets
of
cables, joined
together
to
form ribbons, which may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed
to
comfortably reach the speakers (Figure
7).
Separate the cables as you are laying
out
the
cable lengths.
•The 20 foot
(6
m)
cable with three pairs
of
wires connects the Acoustimass module
to
the
center, left, and right front
cube
speakers.
•The 50 foot (15
m)
cable with
two
pairs
of
wires connects the Acoustimass module
to
the
left and right surround cube speakers.
•The 20 foot
(6
m)
cable with five pairs
of
wires connects the Acoustlmass module
to
the
outputs on the receiver. Separate these wires just enough
to
reach the connectors.
Figure
7
Separating cables
A
CAUTION:
Before making
any
connections turn off
your
receiver
01
amplifier
and
unplug it
from the outlet (AC
power
mains). Not doing so
may
result
in
damage
to
your
system.
Never
connect
the
cubes
directly
to
areceiver output. Always
connect
the
cube
speakers to
the Acoustlrnass module, then
connect
the Acoustimass module
to
the receiver
Never use
LJroken
or
frayed wiring, which can result
in
electrical
ShOCk
or
damage
to your
system
The
supplleci cables are not intended for in-wall installation.
Check,<';al
building
codes
or
enlist aquaJ;f/ed installer
9
SetfingUp
FigureS
Making cube speaker connec-
tions
10
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Note:
If
want
to
use other speaker cable
or
need
to
lengthen
t,he
supplied cables, call
Bose· customer service. See
page
15 for descriptions
of
applicable accessories.
The
cus-
tomer service numbers can be found inside the
back
cover
Connect
the
Acoustimass®
module
to
the
center
and
front
cube
speakers
Use
the
20 foot
(6
m)
cable with three pairs
of
wires
to
connect
the
Acoustimass
module
to
the center and front
cube
speakers.
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Note:
You
,:an use any cube array
in
anyposition.
1.
Connect
the wire pair marked CENTER
to
the
cube
array you have placed
in
the
center
speaker position. Press
the
terminal
tab
on
the
back
of
each speaker. Then, insert
the
marked wire into
the
red terminal and
the
plain wire into
the
black
terminal. Release
the
tab
to
secure
the
wires
in
place. See Figure
8.
2.
Connect
the wire pair marked RIGHT
to
the
cube
array you have placed in
the
right front
position (to
the
right
of
the
TV as you face
it)
in
the
same way.
3.
Connect
the wire pair marked LEFT
to
the
cube
array you have placed in
the
left front
position (to the left
of
the
TV as you face it).
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Connect
the
Acoustimass®
module
to
the
surround
cube
speakers
Use the 50 foot
(15
m)
cable with two pairs
of
wires to connect the Right and Left surround
cube speakers to the Acoustimass module.
1.
Use the wire marked RIGHT
SURROUND
to
connect the module to the right surround
speaker
(on
your right as you face the
TV).
As shown
in
Figure
8,
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. Release the tab to secure the wires
in
place.
2.
The wire marked LEFT SURROUND connects the module to the left surround speaker.
Press the terminal tab on the back ofthe speaker to insert the marked wire into the
red
terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the wires.
Connect
the
Acoustimass
module
to
the
receiver
Use the 20 foot
(6
m)
cable with five pairs
of
wires
to
connect the Acoustimass module
to
your surround-sound receiver.
1.
Match the wire labels to the SPEAKER OUTPUT labels on the receiver:
a.
RIGHT wires go to the Right Front SPEAKER OUTPUT connections.
b.
CENTER wires go
to
the Center SPEAKER OUTPUT connections.
c.
LEFT wires go
to
the Left Front SPEAKER OUTPUT connections.
d.
RIGHT SURROUND wires
to
the Right Surround
(rear)
SPEAKER OUTPUT connec-
tions.
e.
LEFT SURROUND wires go
to
the Left Surround
(rear)
SPEAKER OUTPUT connec-
tions.
2.
Match the polarity
on
the receiver. Connect the wire pairs
in
phase (+ to +and -
to
-).
a.
Attach each marked wire
(+)
to
the appropriate positive
(+)
terminal.
b.
Attach each plain wire (-) to the appropriate negative (-) terminal.
3.
At the Acoustimass module, check to make sure
all
RCA connectors are firmly inserted
into the proper INPUT FROM
RECEIVER
OR
AMPLIFIER jacks.
J
Note:
"Front" speakers
may
also
be
called
"Main",
':.4",
or
"1"
by
some receiver manufacturers.
"Surround" speakers
may
be
called
"Rear",
A
CAUTION:
00
not
connect
the Acoustimass module directly to
yoU!
Television unless the
television provides surround
decoding
circuitry
and
amplified outputs for all channels.
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Setting
Up
Figure
9
Completed connections
Figure
10
The
module end cover
fits
over
the cables
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Check
the
connections
Check
all
connections from the receiver
to
the Acoustimass® module and the module to the
cube speakers (Figure
9).
Make sure
all
speakers are connected to the proper terminals
according to their position
in
your room.
At the receiver, check that the wires are connected
in
phase
(+
to
+and -
to
-). Incorrect
wiring can result
in
atotal loss of Acoustimass module output.
Be
sure to correct any wiring problems before you plug your receiver
in
and turn it on.
CAUTION:
00
notallow
exposed
wires to brush against each other this
could
damage
your receIVer
R
Attach
the
module
end
covelj
if
desired
The module end cover
is
designed to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of
the Acoustimass module. However, because the cover has abeveled surface, you cannot
stand the module
on
that end with the cover
in
place.
If
you plan to use the cover, attach it
to
the cable end after all connections have been
checked (Figure
9).
Gently push the end cover into the grommets
on
the Acoustimass
module (Figure
10).
Your set-up IS complete. Enjoy your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speaker system.
Using
Your Acoustimass®
10
Series
II
Speaker
System
For
realistic
home
theater
sound
Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it
by
the steering logic
in
your surround-
sound receiver. During asurround-sound program the front and center speakers will emit
sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent for periods
of
time.
Setting
your
Dolby
Pro-Logic
receiver
You
must set the volume levels for the front, center, and surround speakers at your receiver.
You
can adjust these levels at the receiver
or
with the remote control. Your receiver may have
atest tone to help you set volume levels. If it does, follow these steps:
•Press test tone
ON
at the remote.
•Set the volume for the speakers
in
the following order: Left, Center, Right, Surround.
•Balance the pink noise tone for evenness among all individual speakers.
Instructions for this process vary, depending on the brand and model of receiver you are
using. Follow your receiver owner's guide for testing and adjusting the balance
of
each
speaker.
For use
in
video applications, be sure the SURROUND-SOUND center mode setting of your
receiver
is
on NORMAL (Figure
11).
Figure
11
ADo/by Pro-Logic receiver set
for NORMAL surround-sound
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Setting
your
Dolby
Digital
(AC-3J
receiver
Your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speakers are compatible with the output from Dolby Digital
(AC-3) receivers.
Take
special care
to
set the channel output according to the specifications
listed
in
the chart below. The cube speakers are full-range loudspeakers and must be set up
as LARGE speakers at the receiver or its TV screen menu. Turn the subwoofer
OFF,
but turn
the
LFE
(low frequency effects) ON. If available, set the crossover frequency to 200Hz.
Speaker
Left and Right Front
Center
Left and Right Surround
LFE
(low frequency effects)
Subwoofer
Crossover frequency
Setting
at
receiver
Large
Large
Large
ON
OFF
200Hz
Bass
and
treble
adjustments
Upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpets, or heavy drapes can muffle treble (high notes),
making your speaker system sound bass heavy. Bare floors and walls and hard surface
furniture can make your speaker system sound too shrill. After listening to your speakers, you
may want to adjust the balance
of
bass and treble.
You
can use the bass and treble controls
on your receiver.
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Maintaining Your Acoustimass®
10
Series
II
Speaker
System
Troubleshooting If you have aproblem with your Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speakers, turn off your sound
source and try the solutions below. If you still have aproblem, contact your
Bose®
dealer
to
arrange for service.
Or,
to contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide.
Problem
What
to
do
System does not •Make sure the power cord of the receiver is plugged into
an
operating AC wall outlet and
function at
all
that the unit
is
turned on.
•
Be
sure to select asource at the receiver (video,
DVD,
CD, tuner).
No sound •Check the speaker connections.
Turn
the unit ON.
•Increase the volume.
•Disconnect any headphones.
Sound
is
distorted •Make sure speaker cable is not damaged.
•Reduce the volume of any external components connected to the receiver.
No bass •Make sure the speaker connections at the receiver or amplifier
are
correct
(+
to +and -to
-).
•
If
you are using Dolby Digital (AC-3) programming, verify that the settings are correct at the
receiver.
Be
sure the source material (laserdisc,
DVD,
or broadcast programming) is Dolby
Digital encoded.
Not enough or •Move the Acoustimass module closer to awall or corner
to
increase bass. Move it farther
too much bass from awall or corner to decrease bass.
•Set the "Loudness" or "Bass Boost" control
on
your receiver
to
increase or decrease bass.
No surround-sound •
To
get the full performance benefit, your HiFi Stereo
VCR
or
stereo television must be
connected to ahome theater receiver.
•Make sure your receiver is set to asurround-sound mode.
Customer
service
For additional help
in
solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the inside back
cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers.
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Maintaining
Your Acoustimass®
10
Series
II
Speaker
System
Cleaning
the
speakers
Wipe the cube speakers using adamp cloth. Do not use solvents or chemicals. Do not allow
liquids to spill
on
or objects to drop into the Acoustimass module or the speaker grilles.
You
may vacuum the grilles carefully; the drivers are directly behind the grille cloth. No other
maintenance
is
needed.
Warranty
period
Bose' Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speakers are covered by alimited 5-year transferable
warranty. Details of the coverage are explained on the warranty card packed with your
speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card. The serial number is located on
the Acoustimass module; you may choose
to
record it on page 3of this guide. Then, please
detach and mail the card
to
Bose
in
the pre-addressed envelope.
Bose will try to remedy any problem within the terms of your limited warranty.
Accessories
Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white)
Wall
brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white)
Figure
12
Add-on connector for use with
speaker wire
Add-on connector: PN189830
(see
Figure
12)
Adapts other speaker cable for use with Acoustimass 10 Series
II
speakers
Extension cable (to extend length from Acoustimass module to receiver):
PN187092-1 (black), PN187092-2 (white)
20'
(6
m)
ribbon with five pairs of wire
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Product
'nformation
Technical
information
Features
•OirectiReflecting® speaker technology
•Virtually Invisible® speaker design
•Acoustimass' speaker technology combined with Adaptive Energy
Summing™
speaker
design
•Magnetically shielded cube speakers
•Automatic system protection circuitry
•Syncom computer quality control
Speaker
driver
complement
Cube arrays:
two
2.50-inch
Twiddler™
speakers
Acoustimass module: three 5.25-inch woofers for left front, center, right front, and surround
channels
Connectivity
Compatible with
NV
receivers rated from 10 to 200 watts per front channel and 10 to 100
watts per rear channel; rated from 4to 8ohms
Finish
Cube arrays: Black or Arctic white finish
Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant black or Arctic white textured finish
Size!Weight
Cube speaker arrays: 6.2"H x3.1"W x
4.0"0
(15.7 cm x7.8 cm x10.2 cm)
2.4lb
(1.1
kg)
Acoustimass module: 14"H x23"W x
7.5"0
(35.5 cm x58.5 cm x19.0 cm)
28.7
Ib
(13.0
kg)
Packed system: 50.5
Ib
(22.9
kg)
16
17
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