Bose HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Cables and accessories

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

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Cables and accessories

Cables needed to get your system operational are supplied. However, you may need others

to complete your unique home theater setup as preferred.

Note: Progressive scan, a feature of some TVs, requires using three component video cables,

for example.

Figure 2

Supplied cables and

accessories

Setup disc 2

L

R

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Video cable (6 ft)

Stereo audio cables

S-video cable

Front speaker cables (20 ft)

Surround speaker cables (50 ft)

Audio input cable

Component video adapters

IR emitter cable

ADAPTiQ® audio calibration system

SCART

adapter

for 220-240V

systems only

Batteries

or

ADAPTiQ® system headset

TV on/off sensor

Mounting strip

Media center power supply AC power cord

230 VAC power cord

(Europe)

120 VAC power cord

(US/Canada)

240 VAC power cord

(Australia)

230 VAC power cord

(UK/Singapore)

115/230 VAC

dual power cords

(US/Europe)

Acoustimass module AC power cord

120 VAC power cord

(US/Canada)

240 VAC power cord

(Australia)

230 VAC power cord

(UK/Singapore)

230 VAC power cord

(Europe)

115/230 VAC

dual power cords

(US/Europe)

Setup disc 1

Note: A box with dotted lines identifies parts that vary with different product versions or in

different countries.

Contents

Main S AFETY I Please read this guide Class 1 laser product Class B emissions limits Additional safety information C INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM PLACEMENT 8 BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 12 O REFERENCE 34 I Before you begin Use this guide as needed For a step-by-step approach For reference only, as needed Unpacking the carton Main system parts Verify that your system includes the following main parts (Figure 1). Figure 1 7 English FranaisEspaol Cables and accessories SYSTEM PLACEMENT Positioning your media center Placing the five cube speakers around your room Deciding where you want the center speaker Arranging the left and right front speakers Positions for the two surround speakers Location choices for the Acoustimass module You can actually hear the results of proper placement B ASIC SYSTEM C Cube speakers connect to the Acoustimass module A: Connecting the plug-in cable to Jewel Cube speakers. B or C: Making two-wire connections for cube or cube array speakers Connect the cables from each speaker to the module Acoustimass module connects to the media center Supplied and optional antennas FM antenna connection AM antenna connection Cable radio as an option Connecting your TV to the system Audio connections Video connections Summary of Video input connections Using a SCART adapter (in Europe only) Your system is now ready for power Be sure you hear the sound from your TV Remote control batteries go in next Making sure the sound is as good as it gets Using System Setup Disc 1 Using Disc 2 for ADAPTiQ audio calibration Where to go from here Installing the TV on/off sensor Page OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AND ADDITIONS Higher quality connections you might consider Your choice of audio connections Your choice of video connections Page Connecting other components to the system VCR connection options Cable or Satellite box options Component video connections as an option Connecting a game console Cables and considerations for further additions Connecting record/playback equipment Connecting other playback equipment Digital audio connection choices Use one of two means Other jacks on the media center panel For an optional antenna extender For the optional IR emitter cable Data port for system backups Serial data jack R Expanding your system to other rooms Other products you can add How you make it all work together Accessories Contacting customer service Limited warranty Technical information