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Thank
You
We
appreciate your choice
of
the
Bose®
Acoustimass® 6home theater speaker system With
these Virtually
Invisible®
speakers you'll surround yourself with realistic sound, without alot
of
equipment Your system features next generation Acoustimass cube speakers, aproduct
of
the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation These cube speakers deliver
more lifelike sound and better overall performance than their predecessors
Please
Read
This
Owner's
Guide
The setup and operation
of
your Acoustimass 6home theater 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 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®6
Home
Theater Speaker System
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
5June 1999
~
Bose B
V,
Nijverheidstraat 8Nic MerkS
1135 GE Edam, Vice President, Bose Europe
The Netherlands Manufacturer's authorized
EU
representative
2
Where to find ...
Setting Up Your Acoustimass@ 6 Speaker System 4
Before you begin 4
Unpacking the system 5
Placing your Acoustimass 6 speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound 6
Selecting locations for your speakers 7
Connecting the speakers 9
Checking your connections 12
Attaching the module end cover 13
Operating Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 14
Listening to realistic home theater sound 14
Using your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver 14
Using your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver 15
Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6 Speaker System 16
Cleaning your speakers 16
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty period 17
Customer Service 17
Product Information 18
Technical Information 18
Accessories 18
Bose@Corporation Inside back cover
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Acoustimass module
Serial number
Dealer name
Dealer phone Purchase date
We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s guide
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4
5
6
7
9
12
13
14
14
14
15
16
16
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17
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Inside back cover
Setting Up Your Acoustimass® 6Speaker System
Before you begin
Unpacking the system
Placing yourAcoustimass 6speakers
to
achieve realistic home theater sound
Selecting locations for your speakers
Connecting the speakers
Checking your connections
Attaching the module end cover
Operating Your Acoustimass 6Speaker System
Listening
to
realistic home theater sound
Using your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver
Using your Dolby Digital (AC-3) receiver
Maintaining Your Acoustimass 6Speaker System
Cleaning your speakers
Troubleshooting
Warranty period
Customer Service
Product Information
Technical Information
Accessories
Bose®
Corporation
Where
to
find
...
For
your
records
Serial numbers are located on the connection panel
of
the Acoustimass module
Serial number _
Dealer name
Dealer phone Purchase date
We
suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide
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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 video sound source (stereo
VCR,
laserdisc or digital video player, 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
of
the picture
go
to the left
or
right front speakers Ambient sounds and
special effects are directed
to
one
or
both
of
the surround
(rear)
speakers The unique, easy-
to-hide Acoustimass® module delivers bass for all channels At any point
in
asurround sound
performance, you may hear sound from
all
or just afew
of
the speakers, but the overall
experience puts you
in
the center
of
the action
To
select surround-encoded program material, look for any
of
the terms Surround, Dolby*
Surround, Dolby Pro-Logic and the double-D symbol
[][]IDDLBYBUIlIlOUNDI
*on tapes and discs, and
the word "surround" preceding a
TV
broadcast Your Acoustimass 6home theater speakers
are also compatible with Dolby Digital (AC-3)* receivers and program material (Instructions
on using your surround
or
digital receiver with the Acoustimass 6speaker system are pro-
vided on pages 14 and 15 )
You
can also enjoy awide variety
of
stereo programming that is not surround-encoded with
your Acoustimass 6speakers Simply adjust your receiver
as
described on page 14
*Dolby, Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3),
and
the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation
4
Unpacking
the
system
A. WARNING:
The
Acoustimass® module weighs 19 pounds
(86
kg) Use
good
lifting practice
to
avoid injury
To
avoid danger
of
suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speak-
ers out
of
the reach
of
children
Unpack
the
system
carefully
1
Remove
any
staples
from
the
opened
carton
flaps
2
Lift
out
the
two
brown
inner
cartons
3
Remove
the
five
cube
speakers
from
their
packaging
4
Remove
the
Acoustimass
module
end
cover
from
its
packaging
5
Gently
roll
the
carton
over
onto
its
side
and
then
onto
its
opening
6
Carefully
lift
the
carton
from
around
the
Acoustimass
module
and
packing
cushions
7
Do
not
detach
the
removable
cables
connected
to
the
Acoustimass
module
8
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
.1
Note:
Nowis a
good
time to record the serial number
of
these speakers on
page
3
of
this
guide
and
on your warranty card It
is
a
good
idea
to
save allpacking materials for possible
future use
Figure 1
What comes
in
the carton
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Acoustimass
module
c===;r------,
System
input
cable
(20'
[6
m])
Front
speakers
cable
(20'
[6
m])
Surround
speakers
cable
(50'
[15
m])
Placing
your
Acoustimass@ 6
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
of
the 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
The Acoustimass module is not magnetically shielded and should be at least 2feet
(60
cm)
from your screen, but at the same end
of
the room as the front and center speakers
Bose®
Acoustimass speaker technology takes advantage
of
the fact that the source
of
bass sound
is difficult
to
locate, so you can hide the Acoustimass module conveniently out of sight
Placing it near acorner increases bass output trom the module
Asuggested home theater layout that conforms to the guidelines described above
is
shown
in
Figure 2
You
may choose
to
place the speakers differently, to take advantage
of
the sound character-
istics
of
different rooms For instance, where walls are absent or the room is large, you may
prefer not to angle the left and right speakers as shown
You
can experiment
to
find the best
position
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
Figure
2
Speakerplacement
6
Selecting
locations
for
your
speakers
The lengths
of
cable supplied with your Acoustimass® 6system provide agreat deal
of
flexibility
in
speaker placement Optional
Bose®
extension cable, add-on connectors, wall
brackets, and floor stands can add
to
your choices See "Accessories" on page 17
'-eft
and
right front
cube
speakers
There are several ways to achieve
an
accurate left and right sound image (Figure
3)
•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 horizontal center
of
the screen for the best sound balance
(position
1)
Placing them
in
aline above the
top
of
the
TV
is another choice (position
2)
•Aim the speakers inward for more accurate imaging
or
outward
for
amore spacious effect
Adjust them according to your preference
•The speaker on the left
as
you face the
TV
connects to the left
(L)
OUTPUTS jack on the
Acoustimass module
Figure3
Suggested choices for left
and
right front speakerplacement
A
CAUTION:
Choose astable
and
level surface for your speakers Vibration can cause the
cube speakers
to
move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, orhighlypolished
wood
If
you are placing the center speaker on top
of
the television, use the smaller
of
the two
sets
of
rubber feet provided
You
mayobtain additionalrubber feet (part no
178321),
free
of
charge,
by
contacting BoseCustomer Service (see listings on the inside
back
cover)
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
•Aim this speaker straight ahead for on-screen imaging
•Keep it
as
close
to
the vertical center
of
the screen
as
possible,
for
the most accurate
dialogue reproduction (positions 1or
2)
Figure4
Suggested choices for center
speakerplacement
7
Surround
cube
speakers
Left and right rear channel sound should reach the viewer from both sides, rather than from
directly behind (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
•Position them so they do not create adirect sound path to the listener's ears (position
1)
•Generally aim them away from the viewers, toward the rear
or
side walls (position 2
or
3)
•If you want these speakers directly behind the seating area, make sure they are not
directed at the viewers
•The rear speaker
to
your left
as
you face the
TV
connects
to
the left surround
(LS)
jack on
the Acoustimass® module
FigureS
Suggested choices for surround
(rear) speakerplacement
8
Acoustimass® module
Bose®
recommends putting your Acoustimass module at the same end
of
the room as the
television
To
prevent interference, keep the module at least 2feet
(60
cm) 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
cm) between the opening and any surface
•Placing the module close to acorner increases the bass output Moving it toward the
center
of
the wall reduces the output
•If the opening faces the wall, it further increases the bass If it faces away, it decreases the
bass For the most bass response, place the opening 2
to
3inches
(5
to
8cm) from awall
or corner
•Stand the module vertically
or
horizontally (Figure
6)
Attach the large set
of
rubber feet to
the bottom surface If you plan to stand the module on the cable connection end,
do
not use the module end cover, but be sure
to
attach the large rubber feet to protect
the connections
Figure6
Acoustimass@
module positions
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CAUTION: Before making anyconnections, turn offyour receiver oramplifier
and
unplug
it
from the outlet (AG
power
mains) Not doing so may result
in
damage
to
your system
CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring which can result
in
electricalshock
or
dam-
age
to
your system
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"
(Figure
7)
as
needed
to
comfortably
reach
the
speakers
Connecting
the
speakers
A
A
Figure 7
Separating cables
9
Separate the wire pairs
as
you
layout
the cable lengths
You
may want
to
keep unextended
lengths
of
cable joined, making them easier
to
hide Refer to Figure 8on for
an
overview
of
the completed connections
•Use the 20 foot
(6
m)
front speakers cable with three pairs
of
wires
to
connect the
Acoustimass module to the center, left front, and right front cube speakers
•Use the 50 foot
(15
m)
surround speakers cable with two pairs
of
wires
to
connect the
Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers
•Use the 20 foot
(6
m)
system input cable with five pairs
of
wires
to
connect the
Acoustimass module
to
the outputs on the receiver Separate these wires just enough to
reach the connectors
J
Note:
Ifyou have already installed cable behind walls orunder floors, or believe you need
to
splice the supplied cables for anyother reason, inquire about the add-on connectors
and
extension cable available from
Bose@
Customer Service Refer
to
page
17 for details on these
accessories Bose Customer Service telephone numbers are listed on the inside
back
cover
FigureS
System Connections
+
10
Surround
speakers
cable
Front
speakers
cable
System
input
cable