Bose Acoustimass 3 Series III - Manual (Page 8)

Maintenance
Problems and causes
you have a problem with your Acoustimass' -3 speaker system, turn off the amplifier or
receiver and check all the connections between the cube speakers, bass module, and amplifier
or receiver. Since problems are likely to originate with components other than speakers, you
may want to refer to your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide.
Problem Possible Cause How To Rnd Out
The left cube
speaker
doesn't play
or sounds
distorted.
Defective left
amplifier or receiver
channel.
Disconnect both speaker cables from the amplifier
or receiver. Reconnect the cable from the bass
module’s LEFT INPUTS to the amplifier or
receiver’s RIGHT SPEAKER terminals. Set the
amplifier or receiver’s balance control all the way
to the right and turn on the power.
If the left cube speaker now plays properly, your
amplifier or receiver’s left speaker channel is
probably defective.
The right cube
speaker doesn't
play or sounds
distorted.
Defective right
amplifier or receiver
channel.
Follow the above steps, reconnecting the cable
from the module's RIGHT INPUTS to the amplifier
or receiver’s LEFT SPEAKER terminals.
The entire
Acoustimass-3
system does not
play or sounds
distorted.
Defective amplifier
or receiver.
Disconnect the amplifier or receiver from the bass
module. Reconnect the module to another
amplifier or receiver that is working properly.
If the system now works, the problem is in your
amplifier or receiver. Refer to your receiver or
amplifier owner’s guide for further suggestions.
If your problem is still not solved, contact your local Bosedealer to arrange for service. Or refer
to “Service” on the inside back page. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any
problem within terms of your limited warranty.
Do not connect the other cube
speaker to the channel in question.
If №e channel is defective, it could
damage your Acoustimass-3
system.
Warranty period
Tbe Bose' Acoustimass -3 Series III speaker system is covered by a limited five-year transfer­
able warranty.
Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please
fill out the information section on that card, detach, and mail it to Bose.