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Media Center power pack power rating

USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A

International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A

Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60 Hz 33VDC 1.1A

Speaker system power rating

USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60 Hz 350W

International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W

Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60 Hz 350W

Media center inputs

TAPE: 2Vrms, maximum

AUX: 2Vrms, maximum

VCR: 2Vrms, maximum

TV: 2Vrms, maximum

DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX)

COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1Vp-pwith sync 75 Ω

S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p, Chrominance 0.3Vp-p

OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input

FM antenna: 75 Ω

AM antenna: 12µH

TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing

Media center outputs

SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable

RECORD L and R: Fixed audio

RECORD DIGITAL: SPDIF

OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm

COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-pwith sync 75 Ω

S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p, Chrominance 0.3Vp-p

Component video: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-pwith sync on Y

Remote control range

65 ft (20 m)

 

 

Dimensions/Weights

 

 

Media Center:

15.8" W x 11.0" D x 3.5" H

8.2 lb (3.7 kg)

 

(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)

 

Cube speakers:

3.1" W x 4.0" D x 3.1" H

1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

 

(7.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.9 cm)

 

Acoustimass® module: 8.0" W x 24.5" D x 16.0" H

35.9 lb (16.3 kg)

 

(20.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 40.6 cm)

 

Finish

Media center: Aluminum

Cube speakers: Polymer painted

Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer, Polymer

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Bose 18 manual Technical information

18 specifications

The Bose 18 is a renowned audio system celebrated for its superior sound quality and innovative design. This speaker system is particularly favored for its ability to deliver immersive audio experiences whether in homes, offices, or public spaces.

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