Bose Acoustimass SE-5 Owner's guide - Page 5

2. Repeat Step 1for the right channel. 3. Insert ruses into the fuse holders; the fusing protection systemis complete. A 2-ampere, fast-blow AGC Series or Littelfuse AG Series fuse is recommended. A fuse kit containing fuses and holders is available go- the Bose Customer Service Department for $7.50. Call 879-7330 and ask for Part No.108938.2(USA only) consult your distributor. B. Room Acoustics-As with any speaker system, the acoustics(sound properties) ol your listeningroom can affect the overall sound quality of your SE•5 system. The following lips will give you some control over the system's sound: 1. Rooms with a lot 01sound-absorbing furnishings, such as stuffed furniture, wall-to-wall carpel, or heavy drapes, may reduce the treble sound (high frequencies)of your SE-S system. The missing treble sound can be restored by slightly turning up the treble contml on your amplifier or received convenient, you may instead remove some of the sound-absorbing furnishings. 2. Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls, may sound overly shrill or 'bright" because ol too much treble. Turning down the treble control or adding sound absorbers such as throw carpets or drapes will usually solve this problem. 3. If your system seems to have too much or too little bass(low frequencies), you can adjust it using the bass control on your amplifier or receiver. As described previously, you may also move the Acousti. mass° module closer to a wall andlor corner to increase bass, or closer to the center or the room to decrease it. In general, many problems with acoustics can be • solved by the judicious use of your tone controls. Remember, though, that the use of these controls (especially when turned all the way up) may put greater power demands on your receiver or amplifier. Excessive tone control use can cause an amplifier or receiver to run out of power and distort, potentially damaging your system. 5. External signalprocessors(such as graphic and parametric equalizers), while not recommended, can be used with your SE•5 system if a greater degree of acoustic controlis desired. Consult your Bose"dealer for advice. C. Maintenance-The cabinetsof your SE.5 system can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and, if necessary, a mild detergent such as dish soap. Do not allow liquids to spill through the grille assemblies of the Stereo Targeting arrays, or in any way attempt to enter the Acoustimass" module. Do not attempt to clean your SE•5 system with any solvents or chemicals. The grille assemblies on the Stereo Targeting° arrays may be carefully vacuumed if necessary. Please note that the drivers are located directly behind the grille cloth, and are easily damaged if reasonable care is not taken. Avoid applying any pressure with the vacuum nozzle. Figure 5. When lusing your speakers, insert the use holder tielheen the "+" terminals el the ACOUSOMSSS module and the "+" speaker terminals ol your amplifier or receiver. •