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cube speaker array to the pair of terrtiir^als marked ‘‘I”.
Make sure that the lead with the red marker is connected
to the ■■+*. and the other lead to the " terminal.
E. Repeat steps C and Dior the right array.
F. Loc^e the lelt channel terminals on the Acoustimass'“
module marked 'INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER*.
Depress the red {"+") tab. insert the lead with the red
marker, and release the lab. Repeat the process for the
black terminal and the other lead.
G. Locate the speaker outputs on your amplifier or receiver.
Connect the other ends of the wire from the left channel
01 the Acouslimass"' module to the terminals marked
*L" or “LEFT". Make sure that the lead with the red
marker is connected to the * * " and the other lead is
connected to the * - " terminal.
H. Repeat Steps F and G for Ihe right channel.
I. Before you plug in your receiver or amplifier, make sure
that no strands of wire from any terminal are brushing
against any other terminal. Such “bridged” wires
create short circuits which can damage your
receiver or amplifier.
J. Ptug in your receiver, turn on your system, and enjoy
your music!
CHECKING THE SYSTEM
Once your have begun listening to your AM-5 ^siem. the
following test will help you make sure that the si^em is
working properly;
A. Turn the balance control on your receiver or amplifier
completely to the left. II you have connected the cube
speaker arrays properly, you will hear music from the left
cube speaker array, but not the right one.
8. Next turn the balance control completely to the right. II
your system is connected properly, you v/itl nov/ hear
music from the right cube speaker array, but not the
left one.
C. Return the balance control to the center position. Play a
selection with good, deep bass, and listen lo the music.
N
ovi turn the balance control all the way to the left and
listen, and then turn the balance all the way to the right
and listen. II the system is connected properly, the center
position should exhibit the same or greater bass response
than either the fett-onty or right-only position, ft it exhibits
less, then your speakers are wired out of phase. Check to
make sure that your receiver or amp is properly connected
to the module.
0. Return the balance control to the center position.
If your system does not appear to be viorking properly, refer
lo the section entitled "In Case >bu Have a Pfoblem"
Using The AM-5 System
Once your AM-5 system is set up and connected properly.
it will require very little attention. However, observing the
lollowing guidelines will help you get the most from your
investmenL
A. Fusing-'ibur Bose*- AM-5 system incorporates automatic
protection drcuitry which guards against most types i^
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
recommended.
1. Inserì a fusehoider "inline" oehveen the ‘+ ‘ terminal
ol Ihe left input on the Acoustimass '' module and the
"+" terminal of the left output on your receiver or
amplifier (Figure 5).
2 RepealStepI for the right channel.
3. Insert fuses inio the (usehoiders; the (using protection
system iscompiele. A 2-ampere, fast-blov/ AGC
^ies or Little Fuse AG series fuse is recommended.
Figure 3 Properly conneciing wires to a terminal.
Figure4 Connectkiglhecomponemsoritiesysiemtoyour
amplilier or receiver.
Caution: Do not connect your amplifier or receiver
directly lo the cube array terminals. Cube array
speakers must be connected directly to the Acousti
mass module or damage will resulL
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