Bose Acoustimass 10 Owner's guide - Page 8

Setting Up Connect the speakers The supplied cables make it easy for you to connect your system. The connections at the Acoustimass® module are already made for you. There are three sets of cables, joined together to form ribbons, which may be separated or "unzipped" as much as needed to comfortably reach the speakers (Figure 7). Separate the cables as you are laying out the cable lengths. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with three pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the center, left, and right front cube speakers. • The 50 foot (15 m) cable with two pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the left and right surround cube speakers. • The 20 foot (6 m) cable with five pairs of wires connects the Acoustimass module to the outputs on the receiver. Separate these wires just enough to reach the connectors. Figure 7 Separating cables Use the cable correctly Each cable consists of insulated wire pairs attached to colored RCA connectors. The colors match the connector terminals on the cube speakers and are embossed with L, R, C, LS, and RS. The connectors have locating pins that assist you in making the correct connections (Figure 8). • The black connector marked L goes to the left front speaker. • The gray connector marked C goes to the center speaker. • The black connector marked R goes to the right front speaker. • The gray connector marked LS goes to the left surround speaker. • The gray connector marked RS goes to the right surround speaker. Note: Do not attempt to splice cables. Do not use standard RCA cables to lengthen any of the supplied cables. Call Bose® customer service for cables specifically designed for this purpose (Part Number 187092). See the customer service numbers inside the back cover. CAUTION: Before making any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (AC power mains). Not doing so may result in damage to your system. Never connect the cubes directly to an receiver output. Always connect the cube speakers to the Acoustimass module, then connect the Acoustimass module to the receiver. Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage to your system. The supplied cables are not intended for in-wall installation. Check local building codes or enlist a qualified installer. 8 December 20, 2001 AM183644_01_V.pdf