Bose AM259777 manual Acoustimass module placement

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System Installation Instructions

Figure 5

Right and wrong place- ments for the Acoustimass module

Acoustimass® module placement

Note: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the module, before you proceed. Copy that number onto your warranty card and in the space provided on page 2 of this guide.

Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module:

Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall as the TV, or close to the same end of the room as the front speakers (see Figure 4).

Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.

Place the Acoustimass module so that the grille with the Bose® emblem faces into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the sound output or creating too much bass.

For best bass performance, DO NOT place the Acoustimass module at equal distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling.

For convenience, you may want to slide the Acoustimass module under a table or behind a cabinet. However, DO NOT allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.

Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet.

Place the Acoustimass module on the floor on its long edge or lay it down on its largest side. DO NOT stand it on either end. See Figure 5.

BEST

DO NOT

For best ventilation,

stand the module on the

place it on the long

back end. This surface is

edge, with connectors

slightly curved and the

facing the floor.

module may tip over.

ALTERNATE

DO NOT

stand the module on

Place it on its largest

the front grille. The

side.

weight of the module

 

 

can damage the grille.

Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and pro- tection from scratches.

CAUTION: DO NOT cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on the end provide ventilation for the built-in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked.

CAUTION: The magnetic field from the Acoustimass module is not an immediate risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media. However, you should not store tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.

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Contents Lifestyle DVD Home Entertainment Systems Installation GuideFor your records Safety InformationContents Introduction Symbols used in this guideWelcome Region numbersSystem Installation System connection diagramGetting started System Installation Instructions Cables and accessoriesCables and accessories Included with your system Left and right front speaker placement Placing your speakersRecommended speaker locations Surround speaker placement Center speaker placementSpeaker placement and reflection rays LeftRight and wrong place- ments for the Acoustimass module Acoustimass module placementPlacing your media center Front features of mediaFront door Make sure you have CenterMaking a two-wire speaker connection Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass moduleTwo-wire connection type speaker Terminal tab Red + wireFront speakers Surround speakers Left Center Right Making a plug-in cable speaker connectionConnecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Acoustimass module Connector panelAudio input cable Connecting an FM antenna Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM antenna Connecting to a cable radio providerConnecting your TV to the system Making audio connectionsMaking video connections Component video adapter connections Connecting your VCR to the system optionalConnecting your cable/satellite box to the system optional Box connectorCable/satellite box TV on/off detector installed Installing the TV on/off detector optionalTurning off the internal speakers in your TV On your TVHeadset connection for use in the final setup steps Connecting the system to powerPower connection of the Acoustimass module Connector panel Power switchInstalling the remote control batteries Power connection of the media centerRemote control battery installation Finishing the installation Contents of the small car- tonTo get started Save the headset for possible future use Diagram of a typical system Using alternate system connectionsReference To play VCR audio not TV audio through your systemAUX left & right audio if available What is a zone? Setting up a second listening zoneWhat do I need for setting up a second zone? How do I set up a speaker system in a second zone?Connecting record/playback equipment Connecting external equipmentMedia center connector panel Record/playback connec- tionsUsing optical digital audio connections Using digital audio connectionsConnecting other playback equipment AUX input connectionsAccessories Connecting the optional IR emitter cableWarranty Contacting customer serviceTechnical information Page