Bose acoustimass 15 owners guide

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2 October 22, 2001 AM194452_06_V.pdf Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose ® Acoustimass ® 15 home theater speaker system. With these Virtually Invisible ® speakers you will surround yourself with realistic sound, with a minimal amount of equipment. Your system features new third generation Acoustimass cube speaker arrays, a product of the continuous research and development at Bose Corporation. These cube speakers deliver more lifelike sound and better overall performance, yet are smaller than their predecessors. Your speaker system is completely compatible with the most modern home theater receivers and program material. Bose proprietary Integrated Signal Processing and dedicated bass amplification assure hi-fidelity and bass for all channels regardless of your home theater receivers settings. Important Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Powered Acousti- mass module to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN These CAUTION marks are located on the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owners guide. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this owners guide. Please read this owners guide Please take the time to follow this owners guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owners guide for future reference.

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AM251174_03_V.pdf October 22, 2001 a Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions -“ for all components 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. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth -“ and as directed by Bose ® Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers 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. 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. 11. Only use attachments/accessories speci- fied by the manufacturer. 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. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time -“ to prevent damage to this product.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. 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 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. 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: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different 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 users authority to operate this equipment. This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.