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AM252171_02_V.pdf

October 22, 2001

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Cleaning your speakers

Clean the cabinets of your Acoustimass

®

 3 system using a damp cloth. If necessary, use a

mild detergent such as dish soap. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions
containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill through the speaker
grilles or enter the Acoustimass module.

You can vacuum the speaker grilles. To avoid damaging the drivers located directly behind
the grille cloth, use light pressure only.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, turn off the amplifier or
receiver and check all the connections between the cube speakers, the module, and amplifier
or receiver. Since problems are likely to originate with components other than speakers, you
may want to refer to your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide.

Problem

What to do

The left cube speaker does

• Disconnect both speaker cables from the amplifier or receiver. Reconnect the cable from

not play or sounds distorted.

the bass module’s L INPUTS to the amplifier or receiver’s RIGHT speaker terminals.
Set the amplifier or receiver’s balance control all the way to the right and turn on the power.

• If the left cube speaker now plays properly, your amplifier or receiver’s left speaker channel

is probably defective.

CAUTION:

 DO NOT connect the other cube speaker to the channel in question. If the

channel is defective, it could damage your Acoustimass 3 system.

The right cube speaker does

• Follow the above steps, reconnecting the cable from the module’s R INPUTS to the

not play or sounds distorted.

amplifier or receiver’s LEFT speaker terminals.

The entire Acoustimass 3

• Disconnect the amplifier or receiver from the bass module. Reconnect the module to

system does not play or

another amplifier or receiver that is working properly.

sounds distorted.

• If the system now works, the problem is in your amplifier or receiver. Refer to your receiver

or amplifier owner’s guide for further suggestions.

• If trouble persists in your Acoustimass 3 speaker system, contact your authorized Bose

®

dealer who will verify any defects and arrange for service by an authorized agency or by the
Bose factory. Bose will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the
warranty at minimum inconvenience to you.

Maintaining Your Acoustimass

®

 Speaker System

Summary of Contents for Acoustimass 3 Series

Page 1: ...The Bose Acoustimass 3 Series IV Speaker System Owner s Guide October 22 2001 AM252171_02_V pdf ...

Page 2: ...he Netherlands Manufacturer s authorized EU representative Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose Acoustimass 3 speaker system It will provide you with many years of listening enjoyment Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speakers a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overa...

Page 3: ...tus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply 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 ope...

Page 4: ...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 N...

Page 5: ...e to find Setting Up Your Acoustimass 3 Speaker System 4 Before you begin 4 Unpacking the system 4 Selecting locations for the cube speakers 4 Selecting a location for the Acoustimass module 5 Using the cables correctly 5 Connecting the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module 6 Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier 6 Checking your connections 7 Operating Your Acoustimass ...

Page 6: ...m If any parts appear damaged do not attempt to use the system Repack all parts in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately Figure 1 What the carton contains Setting Up Your Acoustimass 3 Speaker System Selecting locations for the cube speakers You can place the cube speakers anywhere from 3 to 15 feet 0 9 4 6 m apart For the most natural sound in average sized rooms ...

Page 7: ...receiver CAUTION Be sure all components are turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before making the connections To place these components more than 20 feet 6 2 9 2 m apart you will need to splice in a length of 18 gauge speaker cable To place them more than 30 feet 9 2 m apart you will need heavier gauge wire See the wire recommendations on page 10 You can get additional speaker cable at ...

Page 8: ...rked wire is connected to the positive terminal and the plain wire is connected to the negative terminal 7 Repeat step 6 for the right cube speaker cable connecting its wires to the right R pair of terminals Figure 3 Connecting the speaker cable to the cube speaker Setting Up Your Acoustimass 3 Speaker System Connecting the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier Use the following steps t...

Page 9: ...inal CAUTION Before you plug in your receiver or amplifier make sure that no strands of wire from any terminal are brushing against any other terminal Such bridged wires create short circuits which can damage your receiver or amplifier Figure 4 Completed connections Setting Up Your Acoustimass 3 Speaker System Checking your connections To avoid damaging your speakers check all connections and corr...

Page 10: ...l in the far left position Then compare the sound in the center balance position with sound when the control is in the right position The bass should be the same or louder with the control in the center Be sure to return the balance control to the center position when you are finished If your system does not respond as described check all the wires for proper positive to positive and negative to n...

Page 11: ...s RIGHT speaker terminals Set the amplifier or receiver s balance control all the way to the right and turn on the power If the left cube speaker now plays properly your amplifier or receiver s left speaker channel is probably defective CAUTION DO NOT connect the other cube speaker to the channel in question If the channel is defective it could damage your Acoustimass 3 system The right cube speak...

Page 12: ... black or white satin finish Cube speakers Black or white polymer finish cloth grilles Wire Recommendations Based on maximum frequency response deviation of 0 5 dB Gauge Length 18 0 75 mm2 30 ft 9 m maximum 16 1 5 mm2 45 ft 14 m maximum 14 2 0 mm2 70 ft 21 m maximum Size Weight Acoustimass module 7 5 W x 14 H x 12 6 D 18 4 x 35 6 x 32 0 cm Cube speaker 3 1 H x 3 1 W x 3 2 D 7 9 x 7 9 x 8 1 cm Tota...

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Page 16: ...766 1919 World Wide Web www bose com USA Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 1 800 367 4008 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 8 30 a m to 8 p m Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m Canada Bose Ltd 1 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1B3 1 800 465 2673 Phone hours ET eastern time Weekdays 9 a m to 5 p m European Office Bose Products B V Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam Ne...

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