The Bose Acoustimass 15 Home Theater Speaker System

1 The Bose Acoustimass 15 Home Theater SpeakerSystemOwner s GuideOctober 22, 22, 2001 youWe appreciate your choice of the Bose Acoustimass 15 home Theater Speaker System . Withthese Virtually Invisible speakers you will surround yourself with realistic sound, with aminimal amount of equipment. Your System features new third generation Acoustimass cubespeaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance , yet aresmaller than their Speaker System is completely compatible with the most modern home Theater receiversand program material. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing and dedicated bassamplification assure hi-fidelity and bass for all channels regardless of your home theaterreceiver s InformationWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Powered Acousti-mass module to rain or : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

2 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENT hese CAUTION marks are located on the Acoustimass module:The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the System enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the System , is intended toalert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in thisowner s safety informationSee the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with thisowner s read this owner s guidePlease take the time to follow this owner s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operateyour System properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features.

3 Save your owner s guide forfuture reference. 22, 2001aImportant Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions for all componentsbefore using this Keep these instructions for future Heed all warnings on the product and in theowner s Follow all Do not use this apparatus near water ormoisture Do not use this product near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in awet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-where else that water or moisture are Clean only with a dry cloth and as directedby Bose Corporation. Unplug this product fromthe wall outlet before Do not block any ventilation in accordance with themanufacturer s instructions To ensurereliable operation of the product and to protect itfrom overheating, put the product in a positionand location that will not interfere with its properventilation.

4 For example, do not place the producton a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may blockthe ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-insystem, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that maykeep air from flowing through its Do not install near any heat sources, suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-duce Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-ized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. A grounding-type plug hastwo blades and a third grounding prong. Thewider blade or third prong are provided foryour safety. If the provided plug does not fitin your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete Protect the power cord from being walkedon or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-nience receptacles, and the point wherethey exit from the Only use attachments/accessories speci-fied by the Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,bracket or table specified by themanufacturer or sold with theapparatus.

5 When a cart is used,use caution when moving thecart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periods oftime to prevent damage to this Refer all servicing to qualified service person-nel. Servicing is required when the apparatushas been damaged in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid hasbeen spilled or objects have fallen into theapparatus; the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture, does not operate normally, orhas been dropped Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself. Opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltages or other call Bose to be referred to an authorizedservice center near To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoidoverloading wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-out parts that could result in a fire or See product enclosure for safety about products thatgenerate electrical noiseIf applicable, this equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

6 These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, this is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, you areencouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a differentcircuit than the one to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for : Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radioremote control could void the user s authority to operatethis product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 ClassB 22, 2001 Safety InstructionsAntenna groundingExample of antenna grounding as per National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA to CATV System installerThis reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)that provides guidelines for proper grounding.

7 In particu-lar, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding System of the building, as close to thepoint of cable entry as is Use proper power sources Plug the product intoa proper power source, as described in the operatinginstructions or as marked on the Avoid power lines Use extreme care wheninstalling an outside antenna System to keep fromtouching power lines or circuits, as contact withthem may be fatal. Do not install external antennasnear overhead power lines or other electric light orpower circuits, nor where an antenna can fall intosuch circuits or power Ground all outdoor antennas If an externalantenna or cable System is connected to thisproduct, be sure the antenna or cable System isgrounded. This will provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.

8 70 provides information with respect toproper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna-discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirements for theground electrode. Refer to the antenna groundingillustration on this lead in wireAntenna discharge unit(NEC Section 810-20)Grounding conductors(NEC Section 810-21)Power service groundingelectrode System (NEC ART 250, Part H)Ground clampsGround clampElectric serviceequipment 22, 20013 ContentsWhere to you .. 2 Important Information .. 2 ContentsWhere to find .. 3 For your records .. 3 Setting UpBefore you begin .. 4 Unpack the carton .. 4 Placing your speakers to achieve realistic home Theater sound .. 5 Center cube Speaker .. 5 Left and right front cube speakers.

9 6 Surround cube speakers .. 6 Powered Acoustimass module .. 6 Connect the speakers .. 7 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the centerand front cube arrays .. 7 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the surround cube arrays .. 8 Connect the Powered Acoustimass module to the receiver .. 8 Check the connections .. 9 Plug in the Powered Acoustimass Module .. 9 Using Your Acoustimass 15 speakersFor realistic home Theater sound .. 10 LFE level control .. 10 Bass control .. 10 Setting your Dolby Pro-Logic receiver .. 10 Setting your Dolby Digital receiver .. 10Be sure to get the Dolby Digital signal .. 11 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 15 speakersTroubleshooting .. 12 Customer service .. 12 Cleaning the speakers .. 12 Product InformationTechnical information .. 13 Warranty period .. 13 Accessories .. 13 Bose Corporation .. inside back coverFor your recordsSerial numbers are located on the connection panel of the Powered Acoustimass number: _____Dealer name: _____Dealer phone: _____ Purchase date: _____We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner s olFran ais4 October 22, 2001 you beginBose Virtually Invisible Speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performancesfrom the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without aroom full of speakers.

10 Each of the five cube Speaker arrays, along with the Powered Acousti-mass module, reproduces the full-spectrum of sound from multi-channel digital program-ming. Integrated Signal Processing assures full bass performance from all channels, at alllistening levels, regardless of your receiver stereo VCR, stereo television, or DVD player sends the encoded program material to thesurround-sound receiver, which interprets and distributes the information to the PoweredAcoustimass module. The module delivers the bass for all channels and sends appropriatesounds to each cube array . The sound mix varies with different program types: dialogue isusually sent to the center Speaker , a visual soundstage is created by the left and right frontspeakers, and you feel in the center of the action because sounds and special effects aredirected to the surround (rear) speakers.