Bose Acoustimass 15 series II home entertainment speaker system Sold from 2002 to 2005 User Manual

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Setting Up
Figure 6
Acoustimass® module to 
receiver connections
Audio OutputLeft
Rear
Center
RearRight
Rear
Left
FrontCenter
FrontRight
Front
Audio Input
SURROUND SPEAKERSR CENTERFRONT SPEAKERS ALLFE/SUBWOOFER
OUTR CENTERL
R CENTERL
FRONT SPEAKERS A
R CENTERL
Note: The center surround connection 
is used only when a center rear 
speaker is installed.
Note: Cables may be 
separated or “unzipped” 
as much as needed to 
comfortably reach the 
surround receiver 
connections.
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Setting Up
Checking the connections
Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and from the module to 
the cube speaker arrays (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Make sure all cube speaker arrays are con-
nected to the proper terminals according to their position in your room. Check that all wires 
are connected to your surround receiver 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...

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Using your system
For realistic home theater sound
CAUTION: The Acoustimass® 15 Series II and Acoustimass 16 speaker systems incorporate 
an automatic protection circuit, which guards against most kinds of damage from electrical 
stress or overload. This circuit activates at high volume levels to reduce output, causing a 
slight decrease in volume. This is normal operation and indicates that power input may be 
exceeding safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.
Adjusting...

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Using your system
Be sure to get the digital audio signal
To be sure that the digital audio signal from your DVD player reaches your surround receiver, 
connect the digital audio output from your DVD player to the digital audio input on your 
receiver (Figure 7).
Before you play a DVD disc, be sure to select the digital output in the setup menu of your 
DVD player. For additional setup and operating information, please refer to the owner’s guide 
that came with your surround receiver.
Figure 7
Digital...

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Troubleshooting 
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass® speaker system, turn off your sound source 
and try the following solutions. If you still have a problem, contact your Bose® dealer to 
arrange for service. To contact Bose directly, refer to the list of service offices and phone 
numbers enclosed in the shipping carton.
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the list of service 
offices and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping...

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Cleaning the speakers
The cabinets of your Acoustimass® speaker system may be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth. 
Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not 
use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. 
The grille assemblies on the cube arrays may be carefully vacuumed, if necessary. Please 
note that the drivers are located directly behind the grille cloth, and are easily damaged if...

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Warranty period
Your Bose® Acoustimass® speaker system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. 
Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please 
fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose.
Accessories
•Table stands: UTS-20B (black), UTS-20W (white)
•Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white)
•Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white)
•Module input cable adapter for use with existing wiring: 
PN267138-001...

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