Bose SE-5 - Manual (Page 4)

0. Locale lhe lerminals marked “OUTPUTS TO STEREO
TARGETING ' ARRAYS' ûfi the rear of the Acousllmass
module (Figure 4). Connect the other end of wires from
the left Stereo Targeting array to the pair of terminals
marted “L*. Make sure that the lead v/rth 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 left channel terminals on the Acoustimass '
module marked "INPUTS FROM AMP OR RECEIVER:'
Depress the red ("+tah, insert the lead with Ihe red
marker, and release the lab. Repeat the process for the
black terminal and the other lead.
G Locale the speaker outputs on your amplifier or recetver.
Connect Ihe other ends of the wire from the left channel
of the Acoustimass 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 the right channel.
1. Before you plug in your recerver or amplifier, make sure
lhal no strands of wire from any terminal are brushing
against any other terminal. Such “bridged” wires
create short circuits which can damage your re>
ceiveroramplifer
J. Plug in your receiver, turn on your system, and enjoy
your music!
Checking the System
Once you have begun listening to your SE-5 system, Ihe
following test will hdp you make sure that Ihe system is
working properly;
A. Turn the balance control on your receiver or amplifier
completety to the lelt. II you have connected the Stereo
Targeting • arrays properly, you vM hear music from the
left array, but not the right one.
6. Next, turn the balance control completely to the tight.
If your ^stem is connected properly, you will now hear
music from the right Stereo Targeting array, but not the
left one.
C. Return the balance control to the center position. Play a
selection with good, deep bass, and listen to the music.
Nov< 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. It the system is connected properly, (he center
position should exhibit the same or greater bass
response than either the left-only or right-only position.
II it exhibits less, then your speakers are v/ired out oi
phase. Check to make sure that your recerver or amp
is property connected to the module.
0. Return the balance control to ihe center position.
If your system does not appear to be working property, refer
to ihe section entitled "In Case Ybu Have a Problem!'
Using the SE-5 System
Once your S£-5 astern is set up and connected properly,
it will require very little attention. Ho’wever, observing the
following guidelines will help you g^ the mo^ from your
investment.
A. Fusing-Vbur Bose ■ SE-5 system incorporates auto­
matic protection circuitry, which guards against most
types o( electrical stress. However, any speaker can be
damaged if the amplifier driving it should fail. Fusing will
provide additional protection from amptifier failure, and is
not required but is recommended for maximum
protection.
1. Insert a fuse holder “inline" bcivnjcn the' +" termi­
nal of (he lelt input on the Acoustimass'^ module and
the * -f ” terminal of the left output on your receiver or
amptifier (Figure 5).
Figure 3. Property connecting wires (0 a terminal
(IS
STEREO TARGETWtr^ ARRAYS
ACOUSTIMASS'"
MODULE
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AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER
Figure 4. Connocling Ihe components ol the astern to your
ampkiier or receiver