Bose 40 - Manual (Page 9)

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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
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.
CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the Acoustimass module. The slots on
the end provide ventilation for the built-in electr onic circuitry, and should not be blocked.
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 stor e
tapes directly on or near the Acoustimass module.
Multi-room interface
Select a location for the multi-room interface. It may be placed out of sight, if you like.
1. Place the multi-room interface within 30 feet (9.1 m) of the Acoustimass module (the
length of the audio input cable).
2. Place the multi-room interface close enough to the sound sources (TV, VCR, DVD, etc.) to
allow for cable length. If you need additional audio and/or video cables to connect all of
your components, see your dealer or call Bose
® Customer Service.
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 multi-room interface to allow for a cable length
of 6 feet (2 m).
Figure 4
Multi-room interface
Figure 5
CD changer
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Treble
Bass
RIGHT
FRONT RIGHT
REAR
CENTER
OUTPUTS TO CUBE SPEAKERS
LEFT
FRONT
LEFT
REAR
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Preferred
position
Alternate position
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