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    BD sierra Acoustimass SE-5 yess Beye ; Owner's Guide @ ATT Ss Before You Begi ‘We would like fo thank you Tor purchasing the Base Acouslimass® $E-5 speaker system. This product cambines two Bose technologies to create a versalilé system that will allow you ta experience the [ull realism and impact available ‘rom the most demanding sound sources, including com- pacl discs. Patented Acoustimass speaker lechnalogy offers Ihe benefits. of purer sound and virtual invisibility, while Direct’Rellecting® speaker design allows you to hear full balanced stereo thraughout your listening room. We are contident that these advanced technologies and the quality construction of the SE-5 system will provide you with many years of Lrouble-{ree listening pleasure. The operating principles and wiring contiguration of the SE-6 system ave significantly diferent from those of conventional ‘speakers. This not anly allaws the SE-5 system to pravide you with great sound, but also offers placement flexibilily not available (rom conventional sneakers. For best rasulls, and easy inslallation, please take the time to read this own- er's guide Please Note: The Acaustimass speaker lechnolagy used in the SE-5 system significantly reduces audible distortion, Because ofthis, you may be ss likely to notice the distinc- tive distarled sounds produced when a speaker is driven beyond its limits. Exercise-caution when playing the SE-5 gystem at high volume levels Unpacking the SE-5 System Aller opening the carton, remove all packing material and carefull it out the components of the SES system. Saee all the cartons and packing material in case the sysiem needs to be transported at a later time. If any of the components appear damaged, do not attempt to use the system. Instead, repack the system in its ariginal carton and notity | your authorized Bose dealer immediately Setting Up the System. Before you can install and adjust the system's component, {ake @ minute to familiarize yourself with them, Your system should include 2 Stereo Targeting® arrays + Acoustimass module (the larger black cabinet) 4 wires The SE-5 system olfers many advantages not available from a conventional speaker system, among them, remarkable freedom of placement. Acoustimass speaker lechnology allows you lo place the Acoustimass module almost any: where, even under furniture. The compact Stereo Targeting atrays can also be positioned in your listening roam wher ever they create the best balance of higher frequency sound Below are some guidelines for setting up your system. A, Select the lncation where you intend to place the left and right Sterea Targeting arrays. Note that wires fam the arrays connect tathe Acoustimass madule, so you should locate the Stereo Targeting arrays so that the wires will reach the location you have chosen for the module, Note: While the wires provided are adequale for mast instal: lations, you may increase the distance between the Stereo Targeting? arrays and the Acoustimass module by splicing in additional wire. If you do so, use similar gzuge (16 ar 18 gauge) or thicker wire, and make sure you maintain the car rect phase ("4-"1o" +" and“~"to"—"), and pmperty con: rect the wires The Bose® Acoustimass® SE'5 system. 8. Position the Stereo Targeling® arrays with your audio ‘or video system to sui your musical tasla and location preferences. In average-sized listening raoms, the best slereophonic effects result whan the left and right Stereo. Targeting arrays are spaced 6 lo 12 feel apart (approxi ally 1.8-3.6 m), However, you can still achieve excel ntresuils wilh separation as great as 15 feet eo: 45m) Note: For video applications, separation val vary to allow the Stereo Targeting” arrays to be located on each side of a TV ‘of monitor. For more information on video applications, see Part O of this section, C. The Acoustimass® module can be lacaled virtually any- ‘where in your listening room (Figure 1} in either a vertical ‘or horizontal position, Ils unique Acaustimass speaker technology delivers roorr-filling bass from almost any. ‘where, Feel free to hide the Acoustimass module under a bed or lable, or even behind a sola, Just remember nat to- bblock the two round apenings in the end ol the unit. You should allow at least 2 inches (approximately 5 cm) of ‘open space between these openings and the wall or other surface, Unlike conventional floorstanding or bookshell speakers, ‘you ran fine-lunethe bass response of your SE-5 system ‘vithaul compromising accurale stereo imaging. Just ‘change the location of the Acoustimass module within ‘your listening room. Far typical listening environments, positioning the module along a wall 3to 5 feet (approxi: mately 1 ta 1.5 meters}from a comer pruvides a normal balance of frequencies from your SE-5 system, Moving the module closer tothe walls andior corners of your room will increase bass response, while maving il toward the center of your room will decrease it. In most rooms, it should be reasonably easy to choose a lacalion which is convenient, yal prowides pleasing bass response. @: Sterea Targeting arrays ol your SE-5 system are mag. tically shielded for use with video systems, This allows you to position the arrays close fo your T¥f or manitor without adversely affecting the picture quality (as hap- pens with conventions, nanshielded speakers). Refer fo Figure 2 Note: The Acoustimass module itslt is not magnetically shielded and should be placed atleast three feet avy from YyoUr manitor to avoid interference. Connecting the SE-5 System to Your Stereo Caution: Before attempting to connect the SE-5 system, unplug your receiver or amplifier from the wall outlet. Note: While he SE-5 system s rated at6 ohms the speaker's impedance actually averages between & and 9 ‘ohms over most ofits operating range. ‘A. Locate the wires which were packed vith the system. Yau vil find four identical sets, Two sels connect the Sterea Targeling artays lo lhe Acouslimass module, vile the athertwo sels conned! the Acoustimass madule ta your receiver or amplifies B. Examine the ends ofthe ies, For each sel, one wire vill have a fed market For each connection you make, always connect the wite with theved marker to the "+" terminal. ovate the terminals.on the war ofthe lett Stereo Target- ig atray, Depress the red (“+ tab, insert the lead with the ed marker (Figure3), and release the tab, The lead should be held snugty in place by the terminal, Repeat the process for the black terminal and the other lead. Figure 1. Some! the possible locations for the Acoustimass: module. LEFT STEREO TARGETING? ARRAY Figure 2. Use of Slereo Targeting? arays with avidea system. - ‘Locate the terminals marked "QUTPUTS TO STEREO TARGETING® ARRAYS” on the rear ofthe Acoustimass module (Figure 4). Connect the other endl of wires trom the lelt Stereo Targeting aray to the pair of terminals matked "L’ Make sure thal the lead with the ed marker is connected to lhe "+", and the other lead to the" —" terminal Repeat slens C and D forthe right array. Locale the left channel terminals on the Acoustimass module marked "INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEWER" Depress the red{"+") ab, insert the lead with the red marker, and release the fab. Repeat the process for the black terminal and the nther lezd Locale the speaker outputs on your amplifier or receiver Connect the other ends ofthe wite fram the ltt channel of he Acoustimass module tathe terminals marked "L” or "LEFT" Make sure hat the lead with the red marker is connected to the “+ "and the other lead is connected to the "=" terminal, Repeal steps F and (forthe right channel, 8efore you plug in your receiver or ampler, make sure thal no strands of wire fom any terminal are brushing againsl ay olher lerminal, Such “bridged” wires create short circuits which can damage your re~ r Plug in your receiver, turn on your system, and enjayy your music! Checking the System Once you have Dagun listening a your SE-S system, the following test will help you make sure that the system is working property ‘A. Turn the balance contral on your recaiver or amplifier completely to the left. If you have connected the Stereo Targeting” arrays properly, you will hear music from the: left array, but not the right one. . Next, turn the balance contrat completely tothe right, your system is connected properly, you will now hear music from the right Stereo Targeting array, but not the left one. Return the balance control to the center pasition. Play a selection with good, deep bass, and listen to the music. ‘Now. turn the balance contral all the way to the lefl and lisign, and then turn the balance all the way to the right and listen, I! the system is connected properly, the center position should exhibit the same or grealer bass response than either the lef-only or right-only position Hitexhibits less, then your speakers are wired Out af phase. Check to make sure thal your receiver or amp is property connected to the module. . Return the balance control to the center position. I your system doesnot appeer to be working properly refer lathe section entitied "In Case You Have a Problem” 2 caer 2 2 Using the SE-5 System nee your SE-5 system is sei up and connected praperty, it will require very litle altention. However, observing the following guidelines will help you get the most from your investment, A, Fusing—tour Bose® SE 5 system incorporates auto: malic protection circuitry, which guards againsl most types of electrical stress, However, any speaker can be damaged if the amplifier driving it should fail, Fusing will provide additional protection from amplifier failure, and is, ‘not required butis recommended for maximum protection. 1. Insert a fuse holder “inline” between the “+-" termi. nal of the left input on the Acoustimass® module and ‘the “+” terminal of the left output on your receiver or amplifier (Figure 5), Figure 4. Connecting tne companents al the system to your -anvpitier a receives 2, Repeat Step 1 far the right channel 4. Insert fusesiinta the fuse holders; the fusing protec- tion system is complete. A 2-ampere, last-blow AGC Series or Litteluse AG Series tuse is recammendad. Aluse kit containing fuses and holders is available the Bose Customer Service Department tor 67.50. Gall Qe Part No, 108938-2 (USA only) Consult your distributor B. Room Acousties—As with any speaker system, the. acoustics (sound properties) of your listening roam can affect the overall sound qualty of your SES system. The falling tins vil give you some contol over the sys tem’s sound: 1. Rooms with alt al sound-absorbing furnishings, Figure 5. ¥en fusing your spealars inset the tse holder F suchas slut [uritue, walhta-vall carpet, or heavy Dabo eines 4 ie Acarsress® omnes drapes, may reduce the treble sound (high raquen- the "+" speaker terminals of your amplifier or receiver. cies}ol your SE-S system, Tha missing treble sound can be restored by slightly turning up the treble con- tralian yur amills oreceiver. convenient, you ‘ay instead remove some ol the sount-absorbing furnishings. 2. Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especialy those with bare floors and wall, may’ sound avery shill or “bright” because of foo much treble, Turning dawn the treble control ar adding sound absorbers such as tow earpets or drapes will usually sole this prablem, 3, your system seems to have toa much of too little bass (low frequencies), you can adjust it using the bass control on your amplifier or receiver. As

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