Bose Am5 Manual

Acoustimass® 5 series V 
Acoustimass
® 3 series V
stereo speaker system 
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About your Bose® Acoustimass® stereo speaker system ........................................................................\
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System features
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Unpacking the system...

 
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About your Bose® Acoustimass® stereo speaker system
The Bose Acoustimass stereo speaker system delivers spacious, true sound from small,  high-performance speakers for consistent audio 
performance regar dless of content, source or room layout. 
System Features
• Bose Acoustimass speaker technology delivers full, natural audio performance.
•
 Hideaway Acoustimass module provides impactful bass sound. 
•
 Speakers can be mounted on the wall, table stands or floor stands (ki\
ts available...

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Setting Up
Placement guidelines
Place the system outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.
Acoustimass® Module • Stand the module on its rubber feet along a wall within 5 ft. (1.5 m) \
of the corner. To increase bass, move the module closer 
to a corner. 
•
 Choose a stable and level surface. Vibration can cause the module to move,  particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, 
glass or highly polished wood. 
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 Leave at least 2 in. (50 mm)...

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Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
Use the two provided speaker cables to connect your speakers to the Acoustimass module\
.
CAUTION:
 Tur
n off and unplug all components before making the connections. 
1.
 Insert the left speaker cable’s 

L plug into the left speaker, with the label facing down. 
2.
 Insert the right speaker cable’s 

R plug into the right speaker, with the label facing down.
CAUTION: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver dir ectly to the speakers....

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Setting Up
Connecting the Acoustimass® module to your receiver or amplifier
The speaker wires without plugs connect the Acoustimass module to your receiver or amplifier. Your speaker system works with  receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 to 200 watts per channel with 4 to 8 ohm impedance. Refer to your \
receiver or amplifier  
owner’s guide. 
CAUTION:
 Incorrect wiring r

esults in little or no bass output and could damage the system. 
1.
 Connect the speaker wires to the 

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Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
Distorted or no sound • Disconnect the amplifier or receiver fr om the system, and reconnect the Acoustimass® module to another amplifier 
or receiver that is working properly. If the system now works, the problem is in your amplifier or receiver. 
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 Power off the amplifier or r

eceiver and check all the connections between the speakers, the module, \
and amplifier 
or receiver.
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 Refer to your amplifier or receiver’

s owner’s guide for more...

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Techincal Information
Compatibility
Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 4 – 8 ohms
Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 – 100 watts per channel
IEC rating: 50 watts per channel
Wire recommendations
Based on maximum frequency response deviation of ±0.5 dB.
GaugeLength
18 (0.75 mm2)30 ft (9 m) maximum
16 (1.5 mm
2) 45 ft (14 m) maximum  

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