Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9000 Boston Acoustics
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Micro System9500 Micro System9000 II Micro Speaker Series 6-Piece Speaker Systems with PowerV ent ® Powered Subwoofers Micro System9500 shown 9000II_9500 manual rev2 7/16/01 3:42 PM Page 1.
2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moistur e. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat.
3 Regulatory Compliance Statements Applies to only American Users: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a resi- dential installation.
4 Micr oSystem9000 II Specifications System Frequency Response (±3dB) 29–20,000Hz Recommended Amplifier Power 15 –125 watts Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity (1 watt [2.83v] at 1m) 89dB Subwoofer Amplifier Power 120 watts continuous, 4 Ω ; <0.
How to Wir e Y our Speakers Y ou need to wire your speakers correctly to obtain the best sound quality and the pr oper image. W iring should just take a few minutes, but it’ s important to do it car efully , since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can r esult in a poor soundstage or poor bass.
Insert the wire in the hole and tighten. T o connect two wires to one terminal, first twist them together . Then insert the wire in the hole and tighten. 6 Connecting Y our Micr oSystem Speaker -Level Connections The simplest way to wire either system is via speaker connections.
7 Connecting Y our Micr oSystem (cont.) Speaker -Level Connections (cont.) Option 1: Connect the speaker terminals on th e subwoofer to the left and right speaker out- puts of your receiver . Use the same speaker outputs that drive the front satellites.
8 Connecting Y our Micr oSystem (cont.) Speaker -Level Connections (cont.) Option 3: Connect the speaker terminals on the subwoofer to the terminals on the front satellites. T esting the Connections A simple listening test will tell you if your satellites are connected pr operly .
9 Dolby Pr o Logic and Dolby Digital Line-Level System Connection Using the line-level connection to the subwoofer generally results in a cleaner system sound, since the receiver’ s amplifier no longer has to r eproduce the difficult low bass information that can push it into audible distortion (also known as clipping).
10 Dolby Pr o Logic and Dolby Digital Line-Level System Connection (cont.) Dolby Digital Systems The recommended wiring for all Dolby Digital r eceivers is to use both speaker wire and line-level connections to the subwoofer , as shown below .
11 Subwoofer V olume Contr ol V olume: Adjusts the sound level of the subwoofer . If you are using the speaker -level connections, begin with a setting at about the 10:00 o’clock position. When using the line-level connections, begin with a setting around 11:00 o’clock.
12 How to Place Y our Speakers Room placement is one of the most important factors for sound quality . T aking a few minutes to try differ ent placements ensures that your speakers will sound best in your listening environment.
13 Setting Up Y our Home Theater System V olume Levels: T o obtain the best home theater effect, match the sound levels of each speaker . Home theater systems include a test signal that simplifies this level matching. Refer to the instruc- tions provided with your surr ound-sound electronics.
14 Install a #8 or #10 mounting screw on the wall (not supplied–consult a knowl- edge able installer regar ding the proper hardwar e to use on your wall surface). Attach the bracket to the back of the speaker with the machine screw and acorn nut as shown.
15 Limited W arranty For five years from the date of pur chase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in the normal use of the Micro90x II and Micr o80x II satellites, and Micro90c II center channel speaker without char ge for parts and labor .
300 Jubilee Drive Peabody , MA 01960 U.S.A. 978.538.5000 www .bostonacoustics.com DCD is a trademark and PowerV ent, BassT rac, MagnaGuard, Boston, and Boston Acoustics ar e register ed trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Pro Logic ar e registered trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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