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December 20, 2001
AM189815_04_V.pdf
Setting Up
Before you begin
Bose
®
Virtually Invisible
®
speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances
from the very latest surround sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without a
room full of speakers.
Your video sound source (stereo VCR, laserdisc or digital video player, or stereo television)
sends the encoded program material to the surround sound receiver, which interprets it by
distributing various sounds to particular speakers. Although the sound mix varies with
different types of programs, dialogue is usually sent to the center speaker while sounds
from the left or right side of the picture go to the left or right front speakers. Ambient sounds
and special effects are directed to one or both of the surround (rear) speakers. The unique,
easy-to-hide Acoustimass
®
module delivers bass for all channels. At any point in a surround
sound performance, you may hear sound from all or just a few of the speakers, but the
overall experience puts you in the center of the action.
To select surround-encoded program material, look for any of the terms Surround, Dolby
Surround, and the double-D symbol
* on tapes and discs, and the
word “surround” preceding a TV broadcast. Your Acoustimass-6 home theater speakers are
also compatible with Dolby Digital (AC-3) receivers and program material. The special
settings for Dolby Digital are described on page 14.
You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that is not surround-encoded with
your Acoustimass-6 speakers. Simply adjust your receiver as described on page 14.
*Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
