Bose Acoustimass AM-5 - Manual (Page 3)

monitor For more ioformation on video applications, see
Part F of this section.
D. 'A)u can also use the cube speaker arrays in direct mode
(with both cubes facing forward). While this eliminates
the bendits of combining direct artd reflected sourM], it
may be ^>prQpriate for very small listerúng areas (like
desks or cúbreles). When used in this mode, the switch
on the back of each array should be sei to ihe ‘Direcr
position.
E. The Acoustimass'* module can be located virtually any
where in your lislening room (Figure 2) in either a vertical
or horizontal position. Its unique Acoustimass'" speaker
technology de!ii«s room filling bass from almost any­
where. Feet free to hide the Acoustimass module under a
bed or table, or e/en behind a sofa. Just remember not to
block the two tournl openings in the end of the unit. M)u
should allow at least 2 inches (approximately 5 cm) of
open space between these openings and the wall or
oiher surface.
Unlike conventional lloorstanding or bookshell speakers,
you can ñne tune the bass response of your AM-5 sys­
tem without compromising accurate stereo imaging Just
change the location of the Acoustimass '' module within
your listening room. For typical listening environments,
positioning the module along a wall 3 to 5 feet (approxi-
m^efy 1 to 1.5 mders)from a com& provides a normal
balance of frequencies from your AM S system. Moving
the module closer to Ihe walls and/or corners of your
room win increase bass response, while moving H
towards the center of your room wll decrease it. tn most
moms, if should be reasonably ea^ to choose a location
which is convenient, yet provides pleasing bass response.
F The cube speaker arrays of your AM 5 system are mag­
netically shielded (or use with video systems. This
allows you to position the cube speaker arrays close to
your TV or monitor without adversely affecting the pic
lure quakty (as happens with conventionai. nonshiefded
speakers). In addition, angling the top half of each array
in slightly win improve on screen localization and opti-
miK your ^stem (or video
Connecting the AM-5 System
to Your Stereo
)
CAUTION: Before attempting to connect the AM-5
system, unplug your receiver or amplifier from the
wall outlet.
Note; Many receivers slate *use with 8*16 ohm
speakers '. While the AM-5 system is rated at 4 ohms
by lEC standard, the speaker s impedance actually
averages between 6 and Ô ohms, over most ot its
ODeratKKi range Therefore, the AM-5 should be
compatible with any quality receiver or amplifier
This includes electronics that call out use only
8-16 ohm speakers '
A Locate the wires v^ich v/ere packeo with the system, 'ibu
will find (our idenbeal sets. Tivo seis connect the cube
speaker arrays to the Acoustimass module, while the
other twp sets connect the Acoustimass module to your
receiver or amoiilier.
Examine the ends of the wires. For each set. one wire will
have a red marker For each connection you make,
always connect (he wire v/ith the red marker to the ' ~
terminal.
i .ocate the terminais on the rear of the left cube soeaker
brray Depress the red ("r^ tao. insert Bie lead with the
red marker (Figure 3). and release the tao The lead
shoufq be held snugly m place by (he terminal. Repeat
Ihe orocess lor the black terminal and ihe other lead.
D- Locate the terminals marked "OUTPUTS TO CUBE
SPEAKERS" on the rear of the Acoustimass’'' module
(Figure 4). Connect the other end of wires from the left
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Oxeci ftetteatrtg
Oired RvKeciif’O
Direct n«n«oi«>g
Figure! Adjusting ihe comtxnalionoirenecled^ direct
sound (cuDe speaker arrays not lo scale). Feet free to expenment
wiih (be setting which sounds best in your tislenirig nxxn Ocn'l
kxgei to set the Direct/Renecting ^ switch on the rear ol each
oonom cube to me orooer postion.
Figure 2 Sorr^ oi the possible ioca№ns lot the Acac-stimass'''
module