Bose FreeSpace 3 Assembly instructions

Installer’s Guide

Bose

FreeSpace

3 Loudspeaker System

English

Safety Information

Safety reminders

1.1 Read and keep all safety and operating instructions for future

reference.

1.2 For your safety, follow all cautions and warnings in the operating

instructions and on the speakers.

1.3 Follow the instructions in this guide carefully when installing this

product.

1.4 Do not install the loudspeakers near water or excessive

humidity. This includes installations near spas, swimming pools,

dish washing and laundry equipment, and cooking areas. Avoid

installing outdoors.

1.5 Do not install the loudspeakers near excessive heat sources.

This includes installations near or above radiators, ranges, grills,

fryers, stoves, or other appliances.

1.6 Always route cables so heavy or sharp objects cannot pinch or

cut them.

1.7 Service by a qualified service person if:

A. The loudspeaker cone is visibly damaged;

B. The loudspeakers do not operate normally even though the

instructions in this guide have been followed;

C. The loudspeakers exhibit a distinct change in performance.

In accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive,

is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):

Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1

Accredited by:

Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

Bose Products B.V.

Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam

The Netherlands

Nic Merks

Vice President Europe

Manufacturer’s authorized EU representative

15 April 2000

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, the offerer:

Bose®Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:

Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker

Type designation: FreeSpace®3 Acoustimass®module

English

Installation

1.0 Package contents

1.1 FreeSpace

3 Acoustimass

module carton

1.2 FreeSpace 3 satellite speaker carton

(2) Wall-mount brackets (2) Satellite speakers

(1) Acoustimass module

with partial bracket attached

(1) Wall-mount bracket section

(1) Rear connections cover

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Installation

2.1 Amplifier output connection

WARNING:

Complete all connections before you plug in and turn on

the amplifier.

2.1.1 70V/100V transformer use

• Connecting an amplifier output

to a single module in a 100V

system using the transformer

• Connecting an amplifier output

to a single module in a 70V

system using the transformer

• Connecting an amplifier

output to daisy-chained

modules in a 70V (or 100V)

system using the transformer

Press to open

each wire clamp

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

Press to open

each wire clamp

100V

70V

COM

100V

70V

COM

100V

70V

COM

Press t

each wi

To next

Press to open

each wire clamp

module

2.0 Loudspeaker installation

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Installation

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

Connection jumpers

as factory installed

2.2 Transformer tap setting or bypass

• Lower Wattage: The transformer tap is set at the factory for

100W use. To set it for lower wattage, remove the end of the

+ jumper wire that is connected to 100W and reattach it to the

appropriate tap (50W, 25W, or 12W).

• Mono Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the

loudspeaker for 4Ωuse and mono sound input, remove only

the two transformer jumper wires. Leave the CH1 and CH2

input jumpers as they are.

• Stereo Direct: To bypass the transformer and prepare the

loudspeaker for 4Ωuse and stereo sound input, remove all

jumper wires.

Refer to page 7 for wiring details.

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

2.3 Direct (transformer bypass) use

• Connecting a mono source with the transformer bypassed

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2.4 Satellite speaker connection

With or without use of the transformer, there are 3 options for

connecting the satellite speakers to the module:

• Using 2 satellite speakers

Channel 2

in Stereo

Channel 1

in Stereo

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

L R

Stereo Source

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

• Connecting a stereo source with the transformer bypassed

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Channel 2

in Stereo

Channel 1

in Stereo

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

• Using 4 satellite speakers with direct connections

• Using 4 satellite speakers with daisy-chained connections

Channel 2

in Stereo

Channel 1

in Stereo

Refer to installation manual

PN254410 for proper installation

and operation instructions

FreeSpace 3

Acoustimass Module

Note: Jumpers required

for 70V/100V operation.

For transformer bypass,

remove jumpers from

transformer settings and

use 4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH 2

STEREO

CH 1

SAT 1

SAT 2

MONO

USE JUMPERS

SAT 4

SAT 3

SAT 2

SAT 1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMER SETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

2.4.1 Using other compatible Bose®speakers

You can use the FreeSpace

Acoustimass

module with other Bose

speakers, such as the FreeSpace Model 8, Model 32, Model 32SE

or FreeSpace 6 speakers. Just be sure to connect both the speak-

ers and the module directly to the amplifier, using separate chan-

nels.

Caution:

Do not connect any speakers, other than FreeSpace

satellite speakers, directly to the module.

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Installation

2.5 Mounting and wiring satellite speakers

Choose a position and mounting method consistent with local

building codes and regulations. Use four screws per bracket.

PN181887

2.5.3 2.5.4

2.5.5 2.5.6

2.5.7 2.5.8

2.5.1 2.5.2

1.63"

(4.1 cm)

1.63"

(4.1 cm)

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2.5.9 2.5.10

2.5.11

2.6 Mounting and wiring the module

Choose a mounting position, method, and hardware consistent with

local building codes and regulations. Use at least three mounting

screws.

2.6.1

a. b.

(20.3 cm)

4.4"

(11.08 cm)

5.88"

(14.9 cm)

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2.6.4

2.6.2

2.6.3

Refertoinstallationmanual

PN254410forproperinstallation

andoperationinstructions

FreeSpace3

AcoustimassModule

Note:Jumpersrequired

for70V/100Voperation.

Fortransformerbypass,

removejumpersfrom

transformersettingsand

use4-8Ωinput.

SATELLITE

CONNECTIONS

4-8Ω

INPUT

STEREO

CH2

STEREO

CH1

SAT1

SAT2

MONO

USEJUMPERS

SAT4

SAT3

SAT2

SAT1

100W

50W

25W

12W

TRANSFORMERSETTINGS

+100V

+70V

COMM

MONO

70V/100V

INPUT___

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