Setting Up
Acoustimass® module
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.
Note: To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least 18 inches (45 cm) from the TV.
1.Place the Acoustimass module along the same wall or close to the same end of the room as the Jewel Cube® speakers. See the example in Figure 2.
2.Select a convenient location – under a table, behind a sofa. Do not allow furniture or drapes to block the ventilation openings of the module.
3.Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the audio input cable, speaker cables, and an AC power (mains) outlet.
4.Select a position for the Acoustimass module (Figure 3). For proper ventilation, place it on the long edge, with the connectors facing the floor. An alternate position is on its largest side, with the bass and treble controls facing up. Do not place the module on either end, as shown by the last two views in Figure 3.
Figure 3
Acoustimass module positions
Preferred
position
Alternate position
Figure 4
Figure 5
CD changer
5.Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four
6.Aim the port (the round opening) into the room or along the wall to avoid blocking the port or creating too much bass.
7.For best bass performance, do not place the port at equal distances from any two walls or from a wall and the ceiling.
CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on the end provide ventilation for the
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.
Multi-room interface
Select a location for the
1.Place the
2.Place the
CD changer
Select a convenient location for the CD changer.
1.Place the CD changer on a level surface. Allow enough room to lift the door.
2.Place the CD changer close enough to the
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