The Bose® Acoustimass® 10 Series II Home Theater Speaker System Owner's Guide October 22, 2001 AM194646_02 _V.pdf Introduction English 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 a lot of equipment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product 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 1 May 1998 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Anton Schalkamp General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Important Safety Instructions 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 in the owner's guide. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture ­ Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere 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. Do not 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 product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a 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 produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a 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. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as powersupply 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 are 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 technician for help. Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions English 18. Use proper power sources ­ Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 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 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 product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This will provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 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. Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors Electric service equipment (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC ART 250, Part H) Note to CATV system installer 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 particular, 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. ©2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 255805 AM Rev.00 JN10494 b October 22, 2001 AM19464_02_V.pdf Contents Where to find... Introduction Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 2 Important Information ................................................................................................... 2 Contents Where to find... ............................................................................................................. 3 For your records ........................................................................................................... 3 Setting Up Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 4 Placing your Acoustimass® 10 Series II speakers to achieve realistic home theater sound .................................................................................. 5 Selecting the locations for your speakers ..................................................................... 6 Connecting the speakers .............................................................................................. 9 Using Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system For realistic home theater sound ................................................................................ 13 Maintaining Your Acoustimass 10 Series II speaker system Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 14 Customer service ........................................................................................................ 14 Cleaning the speakers ................................................................................................ 15 Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 15 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 15 English Dansk Deutsch Français Product Information Technical information .................................................................................................. 16 Bose® Corporation .................................................................................... inside back cover For your records The serial number is located near the connection panel on 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. AM194646_02_V.pdf October 22, 2001 3 Setting Up English 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 surroundsound 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 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 * 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 a wide 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 Acoustimass 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. · ...