Bose Speaker AM262838_00_V User Manual

The Bose® Acoustimass® 5 and 20 Powered Speaker  
System  
Owner’s Guide  
December 20, 2001  
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Important Safety Instructions  
1. Read these instructions for all components  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-  
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way: such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped Do not attempt to service this  
product yourself. Opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.  
Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized  
service center near you.  
before using this product.  
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.  
3. Heed all warnings on the product and in the  
owners guide.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or  
moisture Do not use this product near a  
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a  
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-  
where else that water or moisture are present.  
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid  
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or  
integral convenience receptacles.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed  
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by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from  
the wall outlet before cleaning.  
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –  
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric  
shock.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions To ensure  
reliable operation of the product and to protect it  
from overheating, put the product in a position  
and location that will not interfere with its proper  
ventilation. For example, do not place the product  
on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block  
the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in  
system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may  
keep air from flowing through its ventilation  
openings.  
17. See product enclosure for safety related  
markings.  
Information about products that  
generate electrical noise  
If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio communications. However, this is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-  
duce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-  
ized plug has two blades with one wider  
than the other. A grounding-type plug has  
two blades and a third grounding prong. The  
wider blade or third prong are provided for  
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit  
in your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-  
nience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the apparatus.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-  
fied by the manufacturer.  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the  
cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
cian for help.  
Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio  
remote control could void the user’s authority to operate  
this equipment.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time to prevent damage to this product.  
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class  
B specifications.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
18. Use proper power sources Plug the product into  
a proper power source, as described in the operating  
instructions or as marked on the product.  
Antenna grounding  
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical  
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.  
19. Avoid power lines Use extreme care when  
installing an outside antenna system to keep from  
touching power lines or circuits, as contact with  
them may be fatal. Do not install external antennas  
near overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into  
such circuits or power lines.  
Antenna lead in wire  
20. Ground all outdoor antennas If an external  
antenna or cable system is connected to this  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded. This will provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Ground clamp  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Grounding conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Electric service  
equipment  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/  
NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to  
proper grounding of the mast and supporting  
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,  
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the  
ground electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding  
illustration on this page.  
Ground clamps  
Power service grounding  
electrode system  
(NEC ART 250, Part H)  
Note to CATV system installer  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system  
installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)  
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particu-  
lar, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected  
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the  
point of cable entry as is practical.  
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The Mountain, Framingham, MA  
01701-9168 USA  
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Contents  
Where to find  
Setting Up  
Before you begin........................................................................................................... 4  
Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 4  
Select the location for your speaker system ................................................................ 5  
Speaker locations................................................................................................ 5  
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Acoustimass module location............................................................................ 6  
Before making connections, unplug your system ............................................... 6  
Selecting the correct voltage .............................................................................. 6  
Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass module ................................................... 7  
Connecting the Acoustimass 20 Jewel Cube® speakers to the  
Acoustimass module .................................................................................... 7  
Connecting the Acoustimass 5 cube speaker arrays to the  
Acoustimass module .................................................................................... 7  
Which Lifestyle® system do you own? .......................................................................... 8  
Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi-room interface systems ....................... 9  
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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle media center ......................... 12  
Setting Zone 2 Protocol .............................................................................................. 13  
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music center......................... 14  
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music center........................... 15  
Fine-tuning your system ............................................................................................. 16  
Product Information  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 17  
Accessories................................................................................................................. 17  
Customer service ........................................................................................................ 17  
Technical information.................................................................................................. 18  
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 18  
Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker systems................................... 18  
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Setting Up  
Before you begin  
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Acoustimass® 5 or 20 powered speaker system. These  
speakers are designed specifically for use with the Bose Lifestyle® music systems to deliver  
high-fidelity, room-filling sound to additional rooms in your home.  
Because these speakers are different from other systems, we recommend that you take the  
time to read this owners guide. It contains instructions and information that will help you get  
the most enjoyment possible from your new speakers.  
Unpacking the carton  
Carefully unpack your speakers. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The  
original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your speaker system. If any part  
of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Notify Bose or your  
authorized Bose dealer immediately.  
Check to be sure your Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system contains the parts  
identified in Figure 1.  
Acoustimass  
Cube speaker  
arrays  
module  
50-foot extension  
cable  
Figure 1  
What comes with your  
Acoustimass powered speaker  
system:  
30-foot  
audio  
input  
Owner's guide  
Quick set-up guide  
2 cube arrays  
1 Acoustimass module  
Speaker wire  
Rubber feet  
cable  
3-foot  
Speaker  
wire  
Speaker  
wire  
3-foot VAR adapter cable  
3-foot FIX adapter cable  
VAR  
adapter  
cable  
Rubber feet  
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for Lifestyle DVD  
systems  
Acoustimass 5 & 20 Powered  
Speaker Systems  
50-foot extension cable  
30-foot audio input cable  
AC power (mains)  
adapter plug (in dual voltage  
systems)  
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1
2
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Quick set-up  
guide  
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3
4
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Power  
cords  
Adapter  
plug  
5
5
Power cord  
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bose  
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3-foot FIX  
adapter cable  
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for Lifestyle DVD  
systems  
Note:Find the serial numbers on the bottom panel of the Acoustimass module. Then write  
them on your warranty card.  
WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). Use good lifting practice  
to avoid injury.  
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of  
children.  
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Setting Up  
Select the location for your speaker system  
When you place your speakers according to the guidelines below, a combination of reflected  
and direct sound provides a good stereo image virtually everywhere in the room. You may  
experiment with the placement and orientation of the cubes and the Acoustimass® module to  
produce the sound most pleasing to you.  
To adjust your system for the characteristics of your listening room, see Fine-tuning your  
systemon page 16.  
Speaker locations  
Follow these guidelines to select locations for your Acoustimass 5 or 20 speaker system. The  
speaker cables allow up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass module.  
1. For the most lifelike sound, place the cube arrays 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 m) apart. They can be  
as close as 3 feet (0.9 m) or as far apart as 15 feet (4.6 m).  
2. Direct one cube of each array forward. Direct the other cube toward the wall or in a  
different direction to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of reflected sound pat-  
terns in Figure 2.)  
Acoustimass  
module  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
Figure 2  
Recommended speaker  
locations  
CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your speakers. Vibration can cause the  
speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished  
wood. For additional stability, you can add rubber feet to your speakers. You may obtain  
rubber feet (part no. 178321) free of charge from Bose®. Contact Bose Customer Service for  
more information.  
Note:If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place each one at the front  
edge of the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the  
sound. This effect is minimized if the shelves are filled with books.  
Note:The cube speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them close to a  
TV without affecting picture quality.  
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Select the locations for your speaker system (cont.)  
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Acoustimass module location  
Follow these guidelines to select a location for the Acoustimass module.  
1. Place the module along the same wall as the speakers, if possible.  
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 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  
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Acoustimass module positions  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
RIGHT  
OUTPUTS  
TO  
CUBE  
SPEAKERS  
Preferred  
position  
Alternate position  
LEFT  
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OFF  
POWER  
ON  
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Tre  
ble  
Bas  
s
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5. 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  
protection from scratches.  
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.  
Before making connections, unplug your system  
It is important that you unplug your Lifestyle® system or other music source before making  
any connections.  
Selecting the correct voltage  
If you purchased a dual voltage product, please be sure that your speakers are set to the  
correct voltage for your geographical area. Use the adapter plug provided when appropriate.  
Figure 4  
Voltage selector switch settings  
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.  
Note:To avoid interference with the TV picture, place the Acoustimass module at least  
18 inches (45 cm) from a TV.  
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Setting Up  
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Connect the speakers and the Acoustimass module  
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Connecting the Acoustimass 20 Jewel Cube speakers to the  
Acoustimass module  
1. Insert the connector of each speaker cable fully into the jack on the rear of each speaker  
(Figure 5). Match the ridge of the connector to the notch at the top of the jack.  
2. Connect each 20-foot (6.1 m) cable to the corresponding left or right green jack on the  
Acoustimass module. Speaker cables have green connectors at one end, with L (left) and  
R (right) molded into the connectors.  
To extend the length of speaker cable, you will need a 30-foot extension cable. To order this  
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part, please call Bose customer service (request PN 186445-1 black; PN 186445-2 white).  
Or, splice in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord (connecting + to + and to ). To purchase  
extension wire, see your dealer, electronics store, or call Bosecustomer service.  
Figure 5  
Speaker cable connections to  
the Jewel Cube speaker array  
Connecting the Acoustimass 5 cube speaker arrays to the  
Acoustimass module  
Each speaker cable contains two wires. The wire marked with a red collar is positive (+) and  
the ribbed one is negative (). These wires match the positive (red) and negative (black)  
terminals on the back of each speaker. To extend the length of speaker cable, you will need a  
30-foot extension cable. To purchase this cable see dealer, electronics store, or call Bose  
customer service. To order this part from Bose, please call Bose customer service (request  
PN 186445-1 black; PN 186445-2 white). Or, splice in 18-gauge (.75 mm2) or thicker cord  
(connecting + to + and to ).  
1. Match the correct cable to the corresponding speaker location.  
Speaker cables have blue connectors at one end, with L and R molded into the  
connectors.  
The red collars on the + wire are labeled LEFT and RIGHT.  
2. Connect the wire end of one speaker cable to the terminals on the rear of the matching  
cube speaker array.  
a. Press the terminal tab on the back of the cube array to insert the marked wire into the  
red terminal and the plain wire into the black terminal. Release the tab to secure the  
wire.  
b. Repeat this step for each of the cube speaker arrays (see Figure 6).  
3. Connect each cable to the corresponding left or right blue jack on the Acoustimass  
module.  
Figure 6  
Speaker cable connections to  
the cube speaker array  
CAUTION: Make sure no strands of wire from any terminal touch any other terminal. Bridged  
wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of your system.  
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Which Lifestyle system center do you own?  
Identifying multi-room interface systems  
AUDIO INPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
ROOM  
ROOM B  
Figure 7  
RECORD  
OUT  
A
ANTENNA  
AUX  
VIDEO VIDEO  
1
2
TAPE IN  
(PRIMARY)  
L
L
L
L
L
FM  
AM  
POWER  
!
Front and rear of the multi-room  
SEE USERS  
GUIDE  
LOCATE  
MUSIC  
CENTER  
12V AC  
1.6A  
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R
R
R
R
R
SERIAL  
DATA  
ROOM  
C
ROOM D  
interface and Personal music  
BOSE CD  
center  
The multi-room interface allows you to connect up to four rooms or listening areas with  
additional speakers. These systems are operated using a Personal music center. To connect  
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additional speakers to a multi-room interface, see “Connecting the Acoustimass  
module to multi-room interface systems” on page 9.  
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Identifying systems with the Lifestyle media center  
Figure 8  
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Front and rear of the Lifestyle  
media center  
RECORD  
TAPE  
AUX  
VCR  
TV  
33V  
1.1A  
DC POWER  
TV  
SENSOR  
VIDEO INPUTS  
COMPOSITE S-VIDEO  
L
L
L
L
L
AM  
FM  
75  
IR  
ANTENNA  
EMITTER  
R
R
R
R
R
1
OPTICAL OPTICAL  
SERIAL  
DATA  
2
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
COMPOSITE S-VIDEO  
VIDEO OUTPUTS  
SPEAKER  
ZONES  
AUDIO INPUTS  
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The Lifestyle media center includes a single-disc DVD/CD player and two mini-DIN speaker  
output jacks labeled ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 on the rear panel. To connect additional speak-  
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ers to a Lifestyle media center, see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the  
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Lifestyle media center” on page 12.  
Identifying systems with the Model 20 music center  
Figure 9  
Front and rear of the Model 20  
music center  
L
R
L
R
TAPE IN  
TAPE OUT  
The Model 20 music center includes a six-disc CD player and two mini-DIN speaker output  
jacks, labeled ZONE 1 and ZONE 2, on the rear panel. To connect additional speakers to a  
Model 20 music center, see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20  
music center” on page 14.  
Identifying systems with the Model 5 music center  
Figure 10  
LIFESTYLE® MODEL  
5
MUSIC CENTER  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
1
L
POWER  
12VAC IN  
1.0A  
L
FIXED  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
COVERED BY U.S. PATENT D339,606  
R
R
2
Front and rear of the Model 5  
music center  
MANUFACTURED:  
A
B
REC  
PLAY  
VIDEO  
SOUND  
SPEAKERS  
TAPE  
AUX  
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OUTPUT  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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The Lifestyle 5 music center includes a single-disc CD player and three RCA pairs of speaker  
output jacks, labeled A, B, and FIXED, on the rear panel. To connect additional speakers to  
a Model 5 music center, see Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5  
music center” on page 15.  
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Connecting the Acoustimass module to multi-room interface systems  
Figure 11  
Connecting the speakers to  
your multi-room interface  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO INPUT  
VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
ROOM  
ROOM B  
RECORD  
OUT  
A
ANTENNA  
FM AM  
AUX  
1
2
TAPE IN  
(PRIMARY)  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
L
L
L
L
L
OUTPUTS  
TO  
CUBE  
POWER  
SPEAKERS  
VAR  
!
SEE USERS  
GUIDE  
LOCATE  
MUSIC  
CENTER  
12V AC  
1.6A  
OFF  
POWER  
ON  
R
R
R
R
R
SERIAL  
DA  
T
A
ROOM  
C
ROOM D  
BOSE CD  
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.  
To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system, 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 VAR adapter cable  
labeled VAR on the single-connector end.  
2. Attach the single-connector end of the 3-foot VAR adapter cable to one of the unused  
ROOM output jacks (B, C, D) on the rear of the multi-room interface (Figure 11).  
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 voltageon 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 cord of the Lifestyle® system into an AC power (mains) outlet.  
3. Turn the Acoustimass module power switch to the On position.  
Operating in more than one room  
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Your Lifestyle system Personal music center can control up to four sets of Bose powered  
speakers, allowing your family to enjoy four different audio sources (CD, radio, TV, etc.) in up  
to four rooms. These rooms are referred to as room A, B, C, and D, with room A being the  
primary room (the one used for a one-room system). If two or more rooms are connected to  
your system, the Personal music center displays ROOM and HOUSE buttons, and room  
indicators (A, B, C, and/or D). Figure 12 shows a sample display for a two-room system.  
Note:Do not plug the AC power pack into a power outlet until all component connections  
are complete.  
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Figure 12  
The ROOM button lets you control a single room, or two or more rooms that share a source  
The HOUSE button lets you control all connected rooms as one  
Example display for a two-room  
system  
The room indicators tell you what was selected by the ROOM or  
HOUSE button  
A boxed letter indicated the presently-selected room or rooms.  
B An unboxed letter indicates a room listening to a shared source.  
An empty box appears for each connected room when you press the HOUSE button.  
Turning on different sources in more than one room  
Lets say you have a two-room system (rooms A and B) and the entire system is off. To turn  
on a different source in each room:  
1. Wake up the touchscreen.  
2. Press the ROOM button until the room indicator  
is displayed. Press a source button,  
such as VIDEO 1, to turn on the system and listen to your DVD player in room A.  
Adjust the volume to the desired level.  
3. Press the ROOM button again. The room indicator  
is displayed. Press a different  
source button, such as CD, to listen to a CD in room B. Again, adjust the volume to the  
desired level.  
4. Press the ROOM button again and notice that the room indicator  
is displayed. You are  
controlling room A once again and the display indicates that the VIDEO 1 source is on.  
Setting up a shared source  
Now, lets say the system is already on and you want to play the FM radio in rooms A and B:  
1. Wake up the touchscreen.  
2. Press the ROOM button until the room indicator  
is displayed. Press the FM source  
button and adjust the volume to the desired level for room A.  
3. Press the ROOM button again to select room . Press the FM source button and adjust  
the volume to the desired level for room B. Now, the indicators A  
are displayed.  
4. Press the ROOM button again. The indicators appear on the touchscreen indicat-  
ing that you can control these two rooms together. Any button command given now  
(SOURCE, VOLUME, MUTE, ON/OFF, SLEEP) is applied to both rooms.  
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Using the HOUSE button  
Using the HOUSE button, you can link all the rooms together and control them as one.  
When you press the HOUSE button, an empty box indicator is displayed for each connected  
room. Any button pressed after that (any source button, VOLUME, MUTE, or SLEEP) affects  
every room. When you are done listening you can press OFF to turn off the entire system.  
Note: If you do not press any other buttons after pressing HOUSE, pressing HOUSE again  
cancels HOUSE mode.  
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Using more than one Personal music center  
If you have a multi-room system, you can add Personal music centers for some or all of the  
connected rooms. Each multi-room interface can be controlled by a maximum of four  
Personal music centers. Each Personal music center can control up to four rooms.  
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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Lifestyle media center  
Figure 13  
Connecting the speakers to  
your Lifestyle® media center  
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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 FIX adapter cable.  
To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system (Figure 13), follow  
these steps:  
1. Using the supplied 30-foot audio input cable, insert the DIN connector into the  
Acoustimass module, and the RCA plugs into the supplied 3-foot adapter cable labeled  
FIX on the single-connector end.  
2. Attach the end of the 3-foot FIX adapter cable to the ZONE 2 output jack on the rear of the  
Lifestyle® media center.  
Setting up the remote control  
You need to set up a second remote control to operate the ZONE 2 output.  
1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 14).  
2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your first  
remote.  
3. Make sure switches 5, 7, and 8 are up, and 6 and 9 are down.  
Note: Refer to your Lifestyle® system owners guide for more information on operating your  
system in more than one room.  
Figure 14  
ON  
Setting up a Zone 2 remote  
control  
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Setting Up  
Setting Zone 2 Protocol  
For the Acoustimass® 5 or 20 powered speaker system to work properly with a Lifestyle® media center,  
you will need to check the Zone 2 Protocol to ensure that it is set to Normal mode (Figure 14 a).  
1. While your Lifestyle® system is on, press the Settings button on your remote control. This will open  
the on-screen display.  
2. Scroll down with the down-arrow button and select System Setup using the Enter button.  
3. You will now see a menu entitled System Setup (1 of 3). Scroll down to more....  
Continue to scroll down through (2 of 3) to (3 of 3). The last item on System Setup (3 of 3) is Zone 2  
Protocol.  
4. If necessary, use the right-arrow button to set the protocol from Legacy to Normal.  
5. If you changed the Zone 2 Protocol, shut off the system and turn it on again; this ensures that the  
Zone 2 Protocol is reset to Normal mode.  
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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 voltageon 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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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 20 music center  
Figure 15  
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 voltageon 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.  
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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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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the Model 5 music center  
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Note: To extend the length of the cables, use the supplied 50-foot extension cable (shown  
as the dotted line above). This cable connects between the 30-foot audio input cable and  
the music center.  
To connect the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speakers to your system, refer to Figure 17 and  
follow these steps:  
1. Using the supplied 30-foot audio input cable, insert the round DIN connector into the  
Acoustimass module.  
2. At the other end of that cable, connect the RCA plugs to SPEAKERS B and the 3.5 stereo  
mini plug to SYSTEM CONTROL 2 on the music center.  
Setting up the remote control  
You need to set up a second remote control to operate the SPEAKERS B outputs.  
1. Remove the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18).  
2. Make sure that the house code settings (switches 1, 2, 3, 4) match those on your first  
remote.  
3. Set switches 5 down and 6 up for SPEAKERS B.  
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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 voltageon 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.  
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2. Insert the power cord 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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Fine-tuning your system  
In most situations, you only need to follow the speaker placement guidelines for your system  
to provide excellent sound quality.  
You do not need to adjust tone settings for changes in volume, since Bose® patented signal  
processing technology provides a natural tonal balance over the full range of volume settings.  
Figure 19  
Bass and treble controls  
If desired, you can further fine-tune your system as described below.  
Adjusting speaker controls  
The TREBLE and BASS controls are located on the Acoustimass® 5 and 20 music systems’  
Acoustimass module (Figure 19). They allow you to adjust the treble (high frequencies) and  
bass (low frequencies). In the normal setting, the dots on each control are in the 12-oclock  
position. Turn the controls clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the  
amount of treble or bass.  
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Compensating for room acoustics  
The acoustics (sound qualities) of your room can affect the overall sound quality of any  
speaker system. In general, you can reduce many problems with acoustics by the careful use  
of the TREBLE and BASS controls.  
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Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls,  
may sound overly shrill or bright.Turning down the treble control (toward ) decreases  
treble sound.  
Rooms with a lot of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall  
carpet, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound of your system. Moving speakers  
farther away from soft furnishings increases treble. You can increase treble sound by slightly  
turning up the treble control (toward +).  
Too much or too little bass  
You can decrease bass sound by turning down the bass control (toward ). To increase bass,  
turn up the bass control (toward +).  
Acoustimass module placement affects the amount of bass you hear. Placing the module  
closer to the corner of the room will increase bass. Moving the module away from the corner  
will decrease bass.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
What to do  
System does not function at all Make sure the power connector is plugged securely into the music center, the power cord is  
plugged securely into the Acoustimass® module, the power pack and power cord are  
plugged into operating AC wall outlets, and the module power switch is on.  
Be sure to select a source (CD, AM/FM, etc.).  
Unplug the music center power pack for a minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to  
reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.  
No sound  
Turn the music center off for ten seconds, then on again, to re-establish communication  
between the music center and the speakers.  
Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the  
correct source for the desired input.  
Check the speaker connections.  
Be sure the CD is placed correctly, label-side up, in the music center, and the cover is  
closed.  
Increase the volume.  
Check to see if MUTE is lit in the display. Press MUTE on the remote to unmute the sound.  
Disconnect any headphones.  
Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
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Volume at maximum level  
and cannot be adjusted  
For Lifestyle DVD systems, check Zone 2 Protocol in the System Settings menu. This  
must be set to Normal.  
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For Lifestyle DVD systems, check that the FIX adapter cable is plugged into the Zone 2  
output. If it is not, replace VAR 3-foot adapter cable with FIX 3-foot adapter cable.  
Hear only static  
Accessories  
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The following accessories are available to enhance the flexibility of your Bose powered  
speaker system. Contact your Bose dealer or call Bose directly. Refer to the address list  
enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers.  
UB-20: High-quality cast zinc bracket for wall or ceiling mounting.  
UFS-20: Slender metal floor stands, 37"H (93.98 cm), elegantly display cube speakers  
while hiding the speaker wires.  
UTS-20: High-quality cast aluminum stands, 7"H (17.78 cm), for placement  
on a flat surface, like a bookshelf or table.  
Customer Service  
For assistance, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the address list enclosed in the  
product packaging for correct phone numbers.  
Note: Your Acoustimass powered speaker system should be mounted only in the manner  
recommended by Bose. Consult the instructions supplied with the mounting accessories.  
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Product Information  
Technical Information  
Power rating  
USA/Canada: 120VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350W  
Dual Voltage: 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350W  
Dimensions  
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Acoustimass 5 powered speaker system:  
Cube speakers: 3.1"W x 4"D x 6.2"H (7.8 x 10.2 x 15.8 cm)  
Acoustimass module: 23.3"W x 7.5"D x 14"H (59 x 19 x 35.5 cm)  
Acoustimass 20 powered speaker system:  
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Jewel Cube speakers: 2.2"W x 3.2"D x 4.4"H (5.6 x 8.2 x 11.2 cm)  
Acoustimass module: 23.3"W x 7.5"D x 14"H (59 x 19 x 35.5 cm)  
Weight  
Acoustimass 5 powered speaker system:  
Cube speakers: 2.4 lb (1.11 kg); Acoustimass module: 33 lb (15 kg)  
Acoustimass 20 powered speaker system:  
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Jewel Cube speakers: 1 lb (.5 kg); Acoustimass module: 33 lb (15 kg)  
Finish  
Cube speakers: Polymer, painted  
Acoustimass module: Vinyl veneer  
Warranty period  
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The Acoustimass 5 and 20 powered speaker systems are covered by the Bose limited one-  
year transferable warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that  
came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose  
Corporation.  
Cleaning the Acoustimass 5 or 20 powered speaker system  
Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the  
system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammo-  
nia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.  
The speaker grille panels require no special care, though you may vacuum them carefully with  
a soft-bristled attachment, if necessary.  
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