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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Setting Up
Placement guidelines ........................................................................\
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Sample system placement
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Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
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Mounting the speakers
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Connecting the Acoustimass module to y

our receiver or amplifier
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Before plug

ging in your receiver or amplifier
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Checking the system
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Understanding automatic system protection
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Cleaning
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Customer ser

vice
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Limited warrant

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Accessories
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Technical information
Compatibility ........................................................................\
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W ire recommendations
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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 separately).
Unpacking the system 
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included:
WARNING: This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have que\
stions on whether this might  affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
Acoustimass module Rubber feet (2) speaker wires (2) speaker cables
Acoustimass 5 syst\Tem
(2) Direct/Reflecting® series II speakers
Acoustimass 3 syst\Tem
(2) Virtually Invisible® series II speakers
Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized\
 Bose dealer or Bose Customer Service. Refer to the  contact sheet in the carton.
Introduction  
						

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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. 
•
 Leave at least 2 in. (50 mm) of space between the opening and the wall\
.
•
 Place at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) from any TV to avoid magnetic interfer

ence with the TV image. Move it farther away if you still 
notice interference. 
Speakers •
 Place the speakers 3 - 15 ft. (1- 4.6 m) apart.
•
 Place the speakers at least 6 in. (.15 mm) away from any CR

T (picture tube) TV.
Sample system placement
Note: Attach the rubber feet to the Acoustimass module to protect your floor .
CAUTION:
 Do not place the Acoustimass module on its front or back panel when in use. 
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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. Connect the speakers to the  Acoustimass module to avoid 
damaging your system.
3.
 Connect the other end of the left speaker cable to the L

 (left) OUT\fUTS TO CUB\b S\f\bAK\bRS terminal on the connector panel of 
the Acoustimass module.
A.
 Insert the marked wire into the positive (

+) terminal (with the red marking).
B.
 Insert the unmarked wire into the negative (

–) terminal (with the black marking). 
4.
 Repeat step 3

 for the right speaker cable, connecting its wires to the R (right) terminal. 
– R +– L +OUTPUTSTO CUB
E SPEAKERS
– R +
– L+INPUTSF
R OM
 AMP OR RECEIVE R
Mounting the speakers
You can place system speakers on wall brackets, table stands or floor s\
tands. You can also use additional speaker wire and a  
Bose connector to increase the distance between the speakers and the  Acoustimass module. To pur
chase these accessories, contact 
your local Bose dealer or visit 
 

 
www.Bose.com
CAUTION:
 Do not use any other hardwar

e to mount the speakers.
Setting Up
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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 

IN\fUTS FROM AM\f OR R\bC\bIV\bR terminals on the Acoustimass module’s rear panel:
A.
 Connect the marked wire to the positive (

+) terminal of the L (left) pair of input terminals.
B.
 Connect the unmarked wire to the negative (

–) terminal of the L (left) pair of input terminals.
C.
 Repeat steps A

 and B with the other speaker wire for the R (right) pair of input terminals. 
– R +– L +OUTPUTSTO CUB
E SPEAKERS
– R +
– L+INPUTSF
R OM
 AMP OR RECEIVE R
2. Connect the other ends of the cables to the speaker terminals of your amplifier or r eceiver. 
A.
 Connect the marked wire connected to the 
 L (left) pair of input terminals on the module to the LEFT positive (+) terminal on your 
amplifier or receiver. 
B.
 Connect the unmarked wire connected to the 

L (left) pair of input terminals on the module to the LEFT negative (–) terminal on 
your amplifier or receiver.
C.
 Repeat steps A and B with the wire connected to the 

R (right) pair of input terminals on your Acoustimass module and the 
RIGHT pair of input terminals on your amplifier or receiver. – R +– L +OUTPUTSTO C UB
E SPEAKERS
– R +
– L+INPUTSF
R OM
 AMP OR RECEIVE R
Before plugging in your receiver or amplifier:
• Ensure no strands of wire from any terminal are brushing against any other terminal. Such “bridged” wires create short circuits which 
can damage your r
eceiver or amplifier.
•
 Check all connections to avoid damaging your speakers. Make sur

e the speakers are connected to the module and not directly to the 
amplifier or receiver.
Checking the system
With your amplifier and Acoustimass® module powered, your system should respond accordingly:
•
 With the balance control on your amplifier tur
 ned to the left, sound comes from the Acoustimass module and left speaker only.
•
 With the balance control tur

ned to the right, sound comes from the Acoustimass module and right speaker only.
•
 With the balance control in the center position, music with bass should be the same or louder \
with the contr

ol in the center than to the 
left or right.
If your system does not respond as described, check all the wires for proper positive to positive and negative to negative connections.  
If your system still doesn’t respond properly, see “Troubleshooting” on page 8.
Understanding automatic system protection
When played at high volume, your Acoustimass systems’ automatic protection circuit activates to prevent damage to the system from 
electrical stress or overload. When this happens, you may notice a slight decrease in volume. This indicates that the power input may 
have exceeded safe levels. Setting the volume at or above this level for sustained periods is not 
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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. 
•
 Power off the amplifier or r

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

s owner’s guide for more troubleshooting information.
•
 See “Checking your receiver or amplifier’

s speaker channels”.
Checking your receiver or amplifier’s speaker channels
If one of the speakers does not play or sounds distorted, your amplifi\
er or receiver’s speaker channel may be defective.
1.
 Disconnect both speaker cables from the amplifier or r
 eceiver. 
2.
 Reconnect the cable from the Acoustimass® module’s L IN\fUTS to the amplifier or receiver’s right speaker terminals.
3.
 Disconnect both speaker cables from the amplifier or r
 eceiver. Reconnect the cable from the Acoustimass
® module’s L IN\fUTS to 
the amplifier or receiver’s right speaker terminals.
4.
 Set the amplifier or receiver’

s balance control all the way to the right and power it on. If the left speaker now pla\
ys properly, your 
amplifier or receiver’s left speaker channel may be defective.
5.
 Repeat to check your right speaker, r

econnecting the cable from the module’s R IN\fUTS to the amplifier or receiver’s left speaker 
terminals.
CAUTION:
 DO NOT connect the other speaker to the potentially defective channel. If the channel is defective, it could  damage your 
Acoustimass system.
Cleaning
• Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth.
•
 Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemical\
s, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or 
abrasives.
•
 Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
•
 You can vacuum the speaker grilles. T

o avoid damaging the drivers located directly behind the grille, use light pressure only.
Customer service
For additional help, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton.
Limited warranty
Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is in the 
carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia or New Zealand. See our website at  
www.bose.com.au/warranty or www.bose.co.nz/warranty for details of the Australia and New Zealand warran\
ty.
Care and Maintenance  
						

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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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