Bose AM262838_00_V manual Connecting the speakers to your Model 20 music center

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Setting Up

Connecting the Acoustimass® module to the Model 20 music center

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Connecting the speakers to your Model 20 music center

VAR

Note: To extend the length of the cables, use the supplied 50-foot extension cable (shown in the dotted line above). This cable connects between the 30-foot audio input cable and the 3-foot VAR adapter cable (Figure 15).

To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system (Figure 15), follow these steps:

1.Using the supplied 30-foot audio input cable, insert the round DIN connector into the Acoustimass module, and the RCA plugs into the supplied 3-foot adapter cable labeled VAR on the single-connector end.

2.Attach the end of the 3-foot VAR adapter cable to the ZONE 2 output jack on the rear of the Model 20 music center.

Setting up the remote control

You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 outputs.

1.Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 16).

2.Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your first remote.

3.Set switch 8 up for ZONE 2.

Figure 16

Setting up the remote control

Connecting power to your system

CAUTION: If you purchased a dual-voltage system, it is important that you set the speakers to the correct voltage. To do this, refer to “Selecting the correct voltage” on page 6.

Follow these steps to connect power to your Acoustimass powered speaker system:

1.Plug the power cord from the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet.

2.Insert the power cords of the Lifestyle® system into an AC power (mains) outlet.

3.Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position.

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Contents Bose Acoustimass 5 and 20 Powered Speaker System Please read this owner’s guide Additional safety informationClass B emissions limits Information about products that generate electrical noise Antenna grounding Where to find… Setting UpBefore you begin Unpacking the cartonSpeaker locations Select the location for your speaker systemRecommended speaker locations Select the locations for your speaker system Before making connections, unplug your systemSelecting the correct voltage Acoustimass module locationConnect the speakers and the Acoustimass module Speaker cable connections to the cube speaker arrayWhich Lifestyle system center do you own? Identifying multi-room interface systemsIdentifying systems with the Lifestyle media center Identifying systems with the Model 20 music centerConnecting power to your system Operating in more than one roomTurning on different sources in more than one room Setting up a shared sourceExample display for a two-room system Using the House button Using more than one Personal music centerSetting up the remote control Setting up a Zone 2 remote controlSetting Zone 2 Protocol Setting Zone 2 ProtocolConnecting the speakers to your Model 20 music center Setting up the remote controlConnecting the speakers to your Model 5 music center Fine-tuning your system Adjusting speaker controlsCompensating for room acoustics Bass and treble controlsAccessories TroubleshootingCustomer Service Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system Warranty periodTechnical Information December 20