Bose Acoustimass 6 Owners Manual

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Setting Up
At the Acoustimass® module, check to be sure the connectors are firmly inserted into the
proper OUTPUT TO CUBE SPEAKER jacks.
• The black L connector goes into the L jack.
• The gray C connector goes into the C jack.
• The black R connector goes into the R jack.
Connect the module to the surround cube speakers
Use the 50 foot (15 m) cable with gray...

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LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
SURROUND SURROUND
FROM RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIERLCRLSRSINPUTS
RCL
RS LS
TO CUBE SPEAKERSLCRLSRSOUTPUTSSURROUND SPEAKERSL  REAR  R CENTERFRONT SPEAKERSR
L
Setting Up
Check the connections
Check all connections from the receiver to the Acoustimass® module and the module to the
cube speakers, making sure the two speakers with black terminals are connected as front
speakers (Figure 11). Check to be sure all speakers are connected to...

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Figure 13
The module end cover fits over
the cables
 Setting Up
Attach the module end cover, if needed
The module end cover is designed to hide the cabling and extend the smooth, clean lines of
the Acoustimass® module. However, because the cover has a beveled surface, you cannot
stand the module on that end with the cover in place.
If you plan to use the cover,...

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Figure 14
A Dolby Pro-Logic receiver set for
NORMAL center mode
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Using Your  Acoustimass®-6 Speakers
For realistic home theater sound
Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by the steering logic in your surround
sound receiver. During a surround sound program, the front and center speakers will emit
sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent for...

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Maintaining Your  Acoustimass®-6 Speakers
Problem What to do
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Acoustimass-6 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. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the inside back cover of this guide.
• Make sure the...

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 Product Information
Warranty period
Bose® Acoustimass®-6 speakers are covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty.
Details of the coverage are explained on the warranty card packed with your speakers.
Please fill out the information section on your card. The serial number is located on the
Acoustimass module; you may choose to record it on page 2 of this guide. Then, please
detach and mail the card to Bose in the pre-addressed envelope.
Bose will...

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Accessories
Add-on connector: PN189830 (shown)
Adapts other speaker cable for use
with Acoustimass
®-6 speakers
Extension cable: PN187092-1 (black), PN187092-2 (white)
50' (15 m) ribbon with five pairs of wire
Floor stands: UFS-20B (black), UFS-20W (white)
Wall brackets: UB-20B (black), UB-20W (white)
Note: Both UFS-20 floor stands and UB-20 wall brackets...

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