Bose 18 - Manual (Page 10)

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System Installation
English
Placing your media center
Note: Now is a good time to find the serial number on the bottom of the media center, before
you proceed. Copy that number onto your warranty card and in the space provided on
page 2 of this guide.
Select a location for the media center, keeping in mind the following guidelines:
• Do not block the front of the media center. Make sure you allow enough room to lift up the
front cover and open the CD tray of the CD/DVD player. Also, position the media center so
that you can clearly view the display window to the right of the CD tray cover. See Figure 6
for a description of the front of the media center.
• Place the media center close enough to other sound sources (TV and VCR) to allow for easy
cable connections. If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of your
components, see your dealer or call Bose
® customer service. Refer to the Bose address list
included with your system.
• Place the media center within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass ® module (the length of the
audio input cable).
Note: For convenience, until your system is completely installed and tested, keep the media
center where you have easy access to its rear connection panel.
Figure 6
Front features of media
center
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass ® module
Note: Before you start making system connections, make sure that the media center, the
Acoustimass module, and any additional equipment are not connected to AC power.
Note: To lengthen the speaker cables, use heavy-duty RCA extension cables, or splice in 18-
gauge or thicker cord (connecting + to + and – to –). To purchase extension cables, see your
dealer or electronics store, or call Bose
® customer service. Refer to the Bose address list
included with your system.
In Figure 7, the wire marked with a red collar is positive (+) and the plain one is negative (–).
These wires match the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the back of each
speaker.
Note: The surround speaker cables are joined together for your convenience, providing an
easy-to-use cable for connecting the surround speakers. To run the cables in different direc-
tions from the Acoustimass module, simply pull apart the cables as needed.
Front door – Make sure you have
enough room to lift up this door.
Disc tray – Make sure nothing blocks this tray as it slides
open for you to insert a disc.
Display window – Make sure you can view
this information while using your system.
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