The Bose Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System

1 The Bose Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001. Introduction Thank you English We appreciate your choice of the Bose Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System . It will provide you with many years of listening enjoyment. Your System features new third genera- tion Acoustimass cube Speaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and develop- ment 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 5 Series III 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.

2 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: Loudspeakers Type designation: Acoustimass 5 Series III 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 1 May 1998. Bose , Nijverheidstraat 8 Anton Schalkamp 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 October 23, 2001 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions for all components 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person- before using this product.

3 Nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 2. Keep these instructions for future reference. has been damaged in any way: such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has 3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the been spilled or objects have fallen into the owner's guide. apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to 4. Follow all instructions. rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or has been dropped Do not attempt to service this moisture Do not use this product near a product yourself. Opening or removing covers may bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any- Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized where else that water or moisture are present.

4 Service center near you. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or the wall outlet before cleaning. integral convenience receptacles . 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. 16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product . Install in accordance with the as they may touch dangerous voltage points or manufacturer's instructions To ensure short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric reliable operation of the product and to protect it shock. from overheating, put the product in a position 17. See product enclosure for safety related and location that will not interfere with its proper markings. ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

5 Do not put it in a built-in System , such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may Information about products that keep air from flowing through its ventilation generate electrical noise openings. If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found 8. Do not install near any heat sources, such to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro- pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are duce heat. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar- frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- ized plug has two blades with one wider dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- than the other.

6 A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The ence to radio communications. However, this is no wider blade or third prong are provided for guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular your safety. If the provided plug does not fit installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- in your outlet, consult an electrician for ence to radio or television reception, which can be replacement of the obsolete outlet. determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve- more of the following measures: nience receptacles , and the point where Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. they exit from the apparatus. Increase the separation between the equipment and 11.

7 Only use attachments/accessories speci- receiver. fied by the manufacturer. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected. bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- apparatus. When a cart is used, cian for help. use caution when moving the Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio cart/apparatus combination to remote control could void the user's authority to operate avoid injury from tip-over. this equipment. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class storms or when unused for long periods of B specifications. time to prevent damage to this product. October 23, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions English 18.

8 Use proper power sources Plug the product into Antenna grounding a proper power source, as described in the operating Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical instructions or as marked on the product. Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 19. Avoid power lines Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna System to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light or Antenna lead in wire power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines. 20. Ground all outdoor antennas If an external antenna or cable System is connected to this Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit product, be sure the antenna or cable System is (NEC Section 810-20). grounded. This will provide some protection against Grounding conductors voltage surges and built-up static charges.

9 Electric service (NEC Section 810-21). Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/ equipment Ground clamps NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to Power service grounding proper grounding of the mast and supporting electrode System structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna (NEC ART 250, Part H). 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 Note to CATV System installer illustration on this page. This reminder is provided to call the CATV System installer's 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.

10 2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA. 01701-9168 USA. 255805 AM JN10494. b October 23, 2001 Contents Where to find . English Introduction Thank you .. 2. Important information .. 2. Contents Where to find .. 3. For your records .. 3. Dansk Setting Up Before you begin .. 4. 1. Unpacking the carton .. 4. 2. Selecting the locations for your Acoustimass System components .. 5. 3. Examining the cables and connections .. 5. Deutsch 4. Connecting the cube arrays to the Acoustimass module .. 6. 5. Connecting the Acoustimass 5 Series III System to your receiver .. 7. Fine Tuning Your Acoustimass 5 Series III Speaker System Checking your Speaker System .. 8. Positioning your Speaker System to get the best sound .. 8. Cube considerations .. 8. Espa ol Acoustimass module considerations .. 9. Using your Speaker System to its best advantage.