Bose Acoustimass 15 home theatre speaker system Sold from August 1998 to 2006 User Manual

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Setting Up
Check the connections
Check all connections from the receiver to the Powered Acoustimass module and from the
module to the cube arrays (Figure 6). Make sure all cube arrays are connected to the proper
terminals according to their position in your room. Check that all wires are connected in
phase (+ to + and – to –). Incorrect wiring can result in a total loss of module output. Correct
wiring problems before you plug your receiver in and turn it on....

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Using Your  Acoustimass® 15 Speakers
For realistic home theater sound
LFE level control
The LFE level control on your Powered Acoustimass module increases or decreases the
relative level of low frequency effects on movie soundtracks. Use it to regulate the presence
of these underlying deep bass sounds. You may find it unnecessary to adjust this control. The
factory, or detent setting is appropriate for a majority of listening situations.
Bass...

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Be sure to get the Dolby Digital signal
To be sure that the Dolby Digital or other digital signal from your DVD player reaches your
receiver, connect its digital sound output to the digital sound input on your receiver. You must
use a coaxial cable, with RCA connectors on each end, or an optical (Toslink) cable that has
unique, “square” cable ends. See Figure 9. Be sure to connect the digital sound jacks; these
are in addition to the traditional analog...

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass 15 speakers, turn off your sound source and try
the solutions below. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to arrange for
service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide.
Problem What to do
System does not function at all•Make sure the receiver and Powered Acoustimass module are plugged
into an operating AC wall outlet and that the units are...

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Product Information
Technical information
Powered Acoustimass® module power rating
USA/Canada: 120V ~ 50/60 Hz 260W
Europe/Australia: 220-240V  ~ 50/60 Hz 260W
Features
•Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology
•Virtually Invisible
® speaker design
•Acoustimass speaker technology combined with Integrated Signal Processing
•Magnetically shielded cube speaker arrays
•Automatic system protection circuitry
•Syncom
® computer quality control
Speaker driver complement...

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