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AM252171_02_V.pdf

October 22, 2001

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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 any-
where 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 pro-
duce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized 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, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-

fied 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 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 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 accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence 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 techni-

cian 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.

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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