AM - 5PC Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................. 3

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS) DEVICE HANDLING .. 4
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 5
Figure 1. AM-5PC Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
THEORY OF OPERATION .............................................................................. 8
Figure 2. Treble Control Frequency Response (Normalized) .............................................................. 16
Figure 3. Satellite Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response ...................................................... 16
Figure 4. Dynamic EQ Frequency Response Vs. Input Level ............................................................. 17
Figure 5. Bass Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response ............................................................ 17
Figure 6. Class-G Amplifier Operation ............................................................................................... 18
Figure 7. Bass and Satellite Channel System Frequency Response .................................................... 18
AM-5PC DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ................................ 20
Figure 8. Back Cover/Module Cover Exploded View ......................................................................... 21
Figure 9. Module Assembly Exploded View ....................................................................................... 22
Figure 10. Heatsink/Amplifier ............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 11. Satellite Exploded View ..................................................................................................... 27
AM-5PC TEST PROCEDURES ..................................................................... 28
Figure 12. J5 Temporary Connections ................................................................................................. 29
Figure 13. AM-5PC Test Locations ..................................................................................................... 31
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS .............................................................................. 33
PART LISTS AND EXPLODED VIEWS ........................................................ 39
Figure 14. AM-5PC Bass Module Exploded View .............................................................................. 41
Figure 15. AM-5PC Satellite Exploded View ...................................................................................... 43
Figure 16. AM-5PC Bass Module and Satellite Packaging Exploded View ....................................... 45
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NOTE: THE POWERED ACOUSTIMASS®-5PC SPEAKER SYSTEM
IS USED WITH THE CD-20 AS PART OF THE LIFESTYLE® 20
MUSIC SYSTEM.
CAUTION: THE POWERED ACOUSTIMASS-5PC SPEAKER

SYSTEM CONTAINS NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. TO PREVENT
WARRANTY INFRACTIONS, REFER SERVICING TO WARRANTY
SERVICE STATIONS OR FACTORY SERVICE.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF

BOSE® CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF THE
BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by the ! symbol on
schematics or by special notes on the parts list. Use only replacement parts that
have critical characteristics recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Make leakage current or resistance measurements to determine that exposed

parts are acceptably insulated from the supply circuit before returning the unit
to the customer. Use the following checks to perform these measurements:
A. Leakage Current Hot Check-With the unit completely reassembled, plug

the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet.(Do not use an isolation
transformer during this test.) Use a leakage current tester or a metering
system that complies with American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
C101.1 "Leakage Current for Appliances" and Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) 1492 (71). With the unit AC switch first in the ON position and then in
OFF position, measure from a known earth ground (metal waterpipe,
conduit,etc.) to all exposed metal parts of the unit (antennas,handle bracket,
metal cabinet,screwheads,metallic overlays,control shafts,etc.), especially
any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return path to the chassis.
Any current measured must not exceed 0.5 milliamp. Reverse the unit power
cord plug in the outlet and repeat test. ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN
THE LIMITS SPECIFIED HEREIN INDICATE A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD
THAT MUST BE ELIMINATED BEFORE RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE
CUSTOMER.
B. Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power supply and
connect a jumper wire between the two prongs of the plug.(2)Turn on the power
switch of the unit. (3) Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the
jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on the unit. When the
exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be
between 1 and 5.2 Megohms. When there is no return path to the chassis, the
reading must be "infinite". If it is not within the limits specified, there is the poss-
ibility of a shock hazard, and the unit must be repaired and rechecked before it
is returned to the customer.
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS)
DEVICE HANDLING
This unit contains ESDS devices. We recommend the following precautions when repairing,
replacing or transporting ESDS devices:
• Perform work at an electrically grounded work station.
• Wear wrist straps that connect to the station or heel straps that connect to conductive floor
mats.
• Avoid touching the leads or contacts of ESDS devices or PC boards even if properly
grounded. Handle boards by the edges only.
• Transport or store ESDS devices in ESD protective bags, bins, or totes. Do not insert
unprotected devices into materials such as plastic, polystyrene foam, clear plastic bags,
bubble wrap or plastic trays.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions Bass Module: 23.13" H x 14" W x 7.5" D (58.7 x 35.6 x 19 cm)

Satellites: 4.4" H x 2.2" W x 3.2" D (11.2 x 8.1 x 5.6 cm)
Weight Bass Module: 37 lbs. (16.8 kg)

Satellites: 1 lbs. (0.5 kg)
Driver Bass Channel: 2-5.25" Woofers, 8Ω (wired in parallel)

Complement Satellite Channel: 2-2.25" Twiddlers™, 4Ω (wired in series)
Finish Module: Black or white vinyl veneer

Satellites: Black or white painted polymer finish
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Input Audio Input: 9.3 kΩ ± 4%

Impedance Turn-On Input: 760Ω at turn-on (initial 100 ms), ≥ 7.6 kΩ steady
state
Input Sensitivity 0.24 Vrms @ 1 kHz produces rated power in L/R channel
outputs
Amplifier Topology All channels Class G (High efficiency)

Section
Power Output Bass Channel: 80 watts into 4Ω, ≤ 0.2% THD, from 40-200 Hz,
L/R channels unloaded
Satellite Channel: 30 watts into 8Ω, ≤ 0.2% THD, from

200 Hz-15 kHz, L/R channels driven
simultaneously, bass channel unloaded
Protection Short Circuit Protection Current trip point: 6 ± 1 amperes

(satellite channels only) maximum short duration: infinite
Output DC Offset Protection Voltage trip point: 5 Vdc (unit powers off)
(all channels)
DC Offset All Channels: < 70 mVdc
Distortion Bass Channel@0.5W, < 0.3% THD typical

40-250 Hz
L/R Channels@0.5W, < 0.1% THD typical

200 Hz-15 kHz
Output Noise Satellite Channel: < 400 µVrms A-weighted

Bass Channel: < 5 mVrms unweighted
Compressor Attack time: 5 ± 2 ms

Release time: 80 ± 20 ms
Attenuation Range: 12 dB
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Channel Separation @ 1 kHz > 40 dB

@ 10 kHz > 30 dB
Dynamic Contours per Figure 4

Equalization
Frequency Bass Channel: See Figure 7

Response Satellite Channel: See Figure 7
Thermal Protection mute at 80 °C internal ambient Unit automatically unmutes at 75 °C
Turn-On Delay 1.5 seconds maximum @ turn-on of Lifestyle® Music Center or

power switch
Turn-On Voltage 4 Vdc minimum when operated with a Lifestyle® Music Center
Turn-Off Delay 0.1 seconds maximum @ turn-off of Lifestyle® Music Center or

power switch
Acoustic Output 95 dB SPL in IEC standard

room @ 50W
Mains Voltage 120 Vrms +10/-25%, 60 Hz or US version (configurable on PCB)

240 Vrms +10/-25%, 50 Hz or Euro version (configurable on PCB)
120/240 Vrms +10/-25% International version (with voltage select switch)
Power 350W (real power) @ nominal Mains Voltage

Consumption maximum
Standby Power 15W max. @ nominal Mains Voltage

Consumption
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EQ PCB AMP PCB
L IN
TREBLE
DIFF AMP COMPRESSOR LEFT EQ PA
CONTROL
8Ω L OUT
DYNAMIC BASS BASS

EQUALIZER CONTROL EQ PA
4Ω B OUT
CLIP DETECT
R IN
TREBLE
DIFF AMP COMPRESSOR RIGHT EQ
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CONTROL PA
8Ω R OUT
DC FAULT
DETECT
CONTROL
DC KEEP ALIVE
MUTE
BLOCK DIAGRAM
(OPTIONAL)
Figure 1. AM-5PC Block Diagram

VOLTAGE SELECT SHORT CKT AC TO DC
TURN-ON/OFF DC POWER POWER
120/240V DETECT
PWR XFMR
AC MAINS
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THEORY OF OPERATION
1. OVERVIEW
The AM-5PC is a three-channel, powered version of the AM-5® III Acoustimass® loudspeaker. It
is designed to be used with the CD-20 Lifestyle® Music Center. Together they form the LS-20
Lifestyle® music system. Major design features of the AM-5PC include:
• Patented Acoustimass® speaker technology

• High efficiency class-G power amplifiers (90W+40W+40W)
• Patented automatic (level sense) dynamic equalization
• Active equalization
• Bass and treble tone controls
• Automatic power on/off when used with the Lifestyle® Music Center.
• Speaker overload compression
• Speaker short circuit protection
• Thermal overload protection
• Compatible with any (volume adjustable) audio source
The bass module is identical to that used in the AM-5 II except that the woofers are 8Ω instead
of 6Ω, and are wired in parallel and driven as a single channel. The two 8Ω satellite arrays
(each array has two 4Ω transducers wired in series) are half the size of the AM 5 II satellites.
ELECTRICAL THEORY OF OPERATION
The following theory of operation references the block diagram of Figure 1, and schematic
diagram SD182603. Overall system frequency response of the satellite channel and bass
channel (with tone controls in the flat position) is shown in Figure 7.
2. POWER SUPPLY
2.1 Control
The 10 Vdc turn-on signal from the CD-20 is received at DIN connector J5 pin 1. It is coupled to
the anode of opto-coupler U401 (through D401, R402, and D405) and to the base of transistor
Q401 (through D403, R417, and R404). Q401 acts as a switch to conduct current through the
opto-coupler input diode (pins 1 and 2 of U401). The opto-coupler provides electrical isolation
between the 10V control signal and the AC Mains derived “DC keep alive” supply.
2.2 DC Keep Alive Supply
Circuitry between opto-couplers U401 and U402 is electrically optional when the AM-5PC is
used directly with the CD-20 because the 10V control voltage can be used to trigger opto-
coupler U402 directly. However, to make the product more versatile (so that it can be used with
other equipment that does not have a 10V control voltage), this circuitry is provided on all
versions of the product.
The keep-alive circuit creates a small (approximately 10 V) DC supply voltage that can turn ON
opto-coupler U402. This occurs as AC MAINS voltage is rectified and current-limited through
power resistor R437 and high voltage diode D420, charging capacitor C402. Zener clamping
diode D413 is normally OFF.
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2.3 Turn-On/Off
When power is first applied to the unit (i.e. when the power switch is turned ON), the following
sequence of events occurs:
a. C402 charges up to about 10 Vdc (as explained in 2.2).
b. Q411 and Q412 conduct and latch, effectively shorting the negative side of C403 to
R409.
c. Current briefly flows from C402, through R408, U402, D404, C403, Q412, Q411, and
R409. This current triggers opto-coupler triac driver U402 (through pins 6 and 4) to turn on
triac switch Q400. This energizes the primary winding of the power transformer, which
momentarily powers on the product. After about 50 ms, C403 becomes fully charged, and
the DC current drops below 5 mA, which is the minimum amount required to keep opto-
coupler U402 triggered.
d. At this point, the circuit determines whether the 10V control line (from CD-20) is con-
nected:
i. If the line is not connected (open circuit), current from the 12V supply flows through
resistor R403, D402, R417, R404 and to the base of Q401. This latches Q401 and
causes current to flow through optocoupler U401 from the 12V supply, which has reverse
biased the 10V supply at dual diode D401. U401 output pins 4 and 5 then short, and
establish a current path from pin 3 of U402 to R409, keeping the triac driver energized.
Thus, the AM-5PC will stay ON when it does not detect that the serial data plug is con-
nected.
ii. If the line is connected (low resistance) and the CD-20 is OFF, the 12V supply (through
R403) is effectively shorted to ground (back through R401 to the CD-20). The AM-5PC
will then turn OFF, as there is no sustaining current to opto-coupler U402. If the CD-20 is
ON, the 10V signal will keep opto-coupler U401 energized, and the AM-5PC will remain
ON.
2.4 Power Supply
The transformer has dual primary windings that are wired in series for 240V operation, and in
parallel for 120V operation. In-rush current is limited by NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient)
device R456 for 240V operation. The in-rush suppresser acts as a current-limiting 25Ω resistor
at turn-on, and quickly reduces in resistance to less than 1 ohm after a few seconds of heating
(from I2R loss). Resistor R626 and capacitor C613 form a snubber network that suppresses the
high voltage transients that can occur across the triac.
Secondary voltages are fully developed within 100 milliseconds of turn-on. Three main power
supplies are energized:
±38 Vdc for the high voltage (class-G) power amplifier rails
±19 Vdc for the low voltage power amplifier rails
±12 Vdc regulated for the low power signal processing circuitry
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3. AUDIO CHAIN
The following discussion references the left channel electronics. Right channel operation is
identical and therefore is not specified.
3.1 Differential Amp
The differential input amplifier (DIFF AMP) stage, consisting of op-amp U301 pins 5,6, and 7,
buffers and preamplifies the CD-20 audio output signal. Gain is limited to 11.3 dB to prevent
potential overload (from the 2Vrms maximum input signal). Capacitors C103, 124, 125 and 130
are for suppression of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). D101 and D102 are protection
diodes for input overload or electrostatic discharge (ESD).
3.2 Compressor
The output of the differential amplifier is applied to the COMPRESSOR stage. This stage con-
sists of R107, R108, C104, and 1/4 of transistor array U403. Since pin 2 of op-amp U102 is at
virtual ground, the compressor is isolated from the treble control portion of the circuit. When
triggered by the CLIP DETECT circuit, transistor U403 (pins 1,2,3) conducts in the linear region
and acts as a variable resistor to ground. This resistance forms a voltage divider with the paral-
lel resistance combination of R107 and R108, causing voltage attenuation. Capacitor C104 is
used for DC isolation between the transistor and op-amp. The purpose of R108 is to attenuate
the voltage at the output of U301 (pin 7) down to a maximum level of about 20 mVrms, where
the transistor operates linearly (at low distortion). The attack and release time of the compressor
are discussed later in the CLIP DETECT paragraph (3.10).
3.3 Treble Control
The treble control stage consists of op-amp U102, potentiometer R113, resistors R109 through
R112, and capacitor C106. At low frequencies, C106 represents an open circuit, and the stage
acts as a simple inverting amplifier, with gain of -(R111 + R112) / (R107 + R108). At higher
frequencies, depending on the position of potentiometer R113 (which affects the amount of
feedback), the circuit will have either positive or negative gain. The frequency response family of
the treble control is shown in Figure 2.
3.4 Satellite Equalization
Left and right satellite channels undergo three stages of active filter equalization. The reason for
this is to band limit the frequency response from 200 Hz to 15 kHz and correct for satellite
speaker response irregularities. Left and right channel equalization is identical. The frequency
response graphs for each stage are shown in Figure 3.
3.5 Dynamic Equalizer
A level-sensing automatic dynamic equalizer circuit is used in the bass channel to compensate
for the ear’s perceived loss of bass response at low listening levels. It provides negligible bass
boost at frequencies above 200 Hz so as not to impact the tonal quality of human speech.
The level detect circuit consists of op-amp U101 (pins 1, 2 and 3), transistors Q301 through
Q303, diodes D301 and D302, resistors R303 through R308, and capacitors C301 through
C304. Left and right audio, at the output of the treble control stage, is summed through resistors
R140 and R240, and AC coupled through capacitor C302. A small DC bias signal (40 mVdc) is
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established by resistors R303 and R304, and is summed with the audio at the non-inverting
input of U101. This negative bias limits the maximum amount of boost that the dynamic EQ
circuit applies when no audio is present. Diode D302 and capacitor C304, which are inside the
feedback loop of U101, form a precision negative-peak detector. The voltage at the inverting
input (pin 2) of U101 is the negative peak value of the voltage applied to the non-inverting input
(pin 3). The voltage at C304 is “held” constant at the peak value until transistor Q301 begins to
conduct. This occurs about 10 seconds after the audio peak, and is controlled by the RC dis-
charge time of C303 and R306. Q302 is an emitter follower circuit that buffers the voltage at
C304. Q303 is used to convert the voltage across resistor R309 to a proportional current that
controls the gain of OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier) amplifier U302.
L+R audio from the output of the bass gain control stage (U301 pin 1) is applied to the audio
input of the dynamic equalizer circuit. Resistors R310 through R315, and capacitors C306 and
C307, along with feedback from U302 pin 6, form a 50 Hz variable gain bandpass filter. This
signal is summed with the input signal through R316, R317 and R318 to form a composite
signal at the output of U303 pin 1. The smaller the amplitude of the audio signal, the smaller the
amount of current that flows into pin 5 of U302, and the less the gain from input to output.
However, U302 is in the feedback loop of U303, and therefore its transfer function is inversed at
the output of op-amp U303 pin 1. Therefore, as the signal level decreases, the gain from the
non-inverting input to the output of U303 increases, and the effect of the bandpass filter is more
pronounced. The frequency response family of curves for the dynamic equalizer circuit as
measured at the output of U303 pin 1 is shown in Figure 4.
3.6 Bass Channel Equalization
The output of the dynamic equalizer circuit is applied to the first of three fixed equalizer stages.
The purpose of this equalization is to bandpass limit the signal from 45 Hz to 250 Hz, and to
provide frequency response correction to the bass module. The response graphs for each stage
are shown in Figure 5.
3.7 System Mute
Muting (decision) of the system at power-up or power-down occurs at transistors Q403, Q404
and Q405. These transistors form an analog AND gate, with the output at the collector of Q405,
and the inputs at the base of Q403 and Q404. At initial power-up, a one second delay occurs
before capacitor C405 fully charges, which delays turn-on of Q403 and unmute of the system
until the power supplies completely settle. If the 10V control line from the CD-20 is high, then
Q404 also saturates, and Q405 is eventually cut-off. Additionally, the mute line at the collector
of Q405 goes high (+6 Vdc) and unmutes the amplifier stages.
At turn-off, if either the 12 Vdc supply falls below 7 Vdc (causing turn-off of Q403), or if the 10V
control line from the CD-20 triggers low (causing turn-off of Q404), Q405 will trigger ON. This
pulls the mute line from normal +6 Vdc to 0 Vdc, and immediately mutes all amplifier channels.
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3.8 Bass Power Amplifier
The bass power amplifier is a discrete, high efficiency class-G design. Maximum power is 90W
into 4Ω at less than 0.1% THD. In Class-G operation, the amplifier is powered by two indepen-
dent power supplies depending on the amplitude of the signal input. When the audio amplitude
is low, the amplifier runs off of the lower voltage supply, but during musical peaks it switches to
the higher voltage supply. Efficiency is typically increased from 20% to 40%, and power dissipa-
tion is reduced by a factor of 2.5, which is necessary for thermal management. Detailed opera-
tion is as follows:
Referring to sheet 2 of the schematic, audio input is applied to the Amplifier PCB at pin 1 of
connector J2 and is AC coupled through C375. The amplifier is controlled by negative feedback
to op-amp U375, which is configured as a non-inverting amplifier with a voltage gain of 6 (15.6
dB). With no signal applied to the input, all output power devices are biased at cut-off. For a
positive input signal, pin 6 goes high and conducts driver transistor Q384. Collector current is
pulled through R390 and R389 until the voltage drop across R389 reaches about 1V. At this
time, high gain darlington transistor Q382 begins to conduct emitter current through 3A power
diode D376 which connects to the lower voltage +17 Vdc supply. Collector current from Q382
flows through the speaker load, and the voltage at this node is regulated by feedback to the op-
amp through resistor R383.
When the audio output voltage approaches the 17 Vdc power supply rail, output transistor Q382
begins to saturate and conducts much more base current than the normal maximum of 5 mA. At
approximately 8 mA, the voltage drop across 75Ω resistor R390 exceeds 0.6V and small signal
transistor Q383 begins to conduct. This is turn conducts class-G darlington transistor Q381,
which turns on the +34 Vdc power supply and reverse biases power diode D376, effectively
turning off the +17 Vdc supply. During this period, the wave form at the collector of Q381 re-
sembles the audio output signal plus the saturation drop of Q382 (see Figure 6). In addition,
Q381 operates in the active region (not as a switch), and thus shares power dissipation with
output transistor Q382.
Crossover distortion and switching transients are negligible because of the relatively low band-
width of the amplifier (250 Hz) and the ability of the Acoustimass® bass module to roll-off high
frequency distortion products. Crossover distortion measures less than 0.5% at 200 Hz, 0.5
Watt.
Muting of the amplifier, at system turn-on or turn-off, occurs when the voltage at the mute input
line (J2 pin 5) drops below 4.4 volts. Under this condition, Q377 conducts through Q378, and in
turn conducts both positive and negative half cycle mute transistors Q379 and Q380. These
transistors saturate, and cut off output transistors Q382 and Q387.
Resistors R384, R393, R398 and R399, and capacitors C378, C379, C389 and C382-387 are
used for high frequency stabilization.
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3.9 Satellite Power Amplifiers
Each of the satellite channel amplifiers is operated in class-G configuration, and consist of a
40W, class AB monolithic integrated circuit SGS TDA7294. The amplifier is short circuit and
thermally protected. External to this IC is a pair of TO-220 darlington transistors (the same as
used in the discrete bass amplifier) to perform the class-G power supply switching. Detailed
operation is described for the left channel only as follows:
The left signal is applied to capacitor C175, and is coupled to the non-inverting input (pin 3) of
the amplifier IC. It is configured as a non-inverting amplifier with voltage gain of 6 (15.6 dB). The
output stage of the TDA7294 consists of a pair of MOSFET transistors, and the positive FET
must develop gate drive well above the supply voltage, and hence there is a bootstrap cap
between pin 6 and 14 that is biased at approximately 18 Vdc. During positive audio output
swings, the voltage at the plus (+) side of C181 rises to as much as +45 Vdc.
With a low amplitude signal, the amplifier runs off of the ±17 Vdc rails through power diodes
D177 and D180. The power supply voltage at pin 13 is subtracted by 5.6V zener diode D176
and divided down by the ratio of 1 + R182/R181. This bias voltage sets the threshold at which
transistor Q175 turns on. When the audio at the input to the amplifier exceeds the voltage at the
emitter of Q175 by two diode drops, D175 and Q175 conduct. In turn, this conducts small signal
transistor Q179, which in turn conducts output transistor Q176. A negative feedback loop is
established that prevents Q176 from turning completely on, and the voltage at the collector of
Q176 resembles the audio output wave form plus several volts of saturation headroom (see
Figure 6). Q176, operating in the active region (as opposed to a simple on/off switch), shares
some of the power dissipation with the power amplifier IC. The phase lag created by the input
network R175 and C177 allows the power circuitry to switch on slightly ahead of the power
amplifier at high frequencies (above 8 kHz) to minimize turn-on glitch.
The amplifiers are muted by setting the voltage at pin 10 (mute pin) to less than 1.5 Vdc.
Unmute occurs at 3.5 Vdc or above. In the AM-5PC application, mute voltage is typically zero
volts and unmute is 5 volts. The timing of the mute and standby lines are separately controlled,
but they are always toggled low or high together. In standby mode, the maximum quiescent
current to the chip is 3 mA maximum, and 60 mA maximum in unmute mode.
3.10 Clip Detect
The left and right satellite amplifier channels are protected by a compressor (3.2) that momen-
tarily reduces the voltage gain of the system if either of the amplifier outputs clip. Operation of
the clip detect portion of the circuit is as follows:
Referring to Sheet 1 (Main PCB) of the schematic, each of the left and right channel outputs is
half-wave rectified by diode D412 and is attenuated to the emitter of Q410. Similarly, the “40V”
power supply rail is attenuated (in the same ratio) by R432 (2 kΩ) and R10 (10 kΩ from the
Amplifier PCB) and is applied to the base of Q410 through diode D410. The function of D410 is
to create a fixed DC drop that, when scaled up by the ratio of R432/R10, is equal to slightly
more than the total saturation drop of the amplifier. Under this condition, the amplifier outputs
are allowed to rise to an amplitude level that is just below clipping. However, beyond this level,
Q410 conducts and charges capacitor C411 and C410 through diode D411. When the DC
voltage at C410 reaches two diode drops (1.2 Volts), driver transistors U403 (pins 5,6,7,8,9 and
10) conduct and turn-on attenuator transistors U403 (pins 1,2,3,12,13 and 14). The voltage at
C410 is held constant for a minimum of 15 ms in order to prevent waveform distortion at low
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frequencies. Eventually, C410 is discharged when the voltage at C411 drops low enough
(through discharge resistor R448) to conduct D411 in the reverse direction. The attack time of
the compressor is set by the RC time constant of R439 and C411/C410, and is approximately 5-
10 ms. Release time of the compressor is set by the RC time constant of R448 and C411/C410,
and is approximately 80-100 ms.
4. PROTECTION CIRCUITS
4.1 Thermal mute
A thermistor is located on the amplifier PCB near the heatsink. If the temperature of the ther-
mistor rises above 80°C, the amplifier channels will mute. This occurs at comparator U404 on
the Main PCB. The inverting input is biased at +120 mVdc, and the non-inverting input is biased
through a resistor divider that includes thermistor R11. At 25 °C, the thermistor has a resistance
of 22 kΩ, and the bias is approximately 2 Vdc, but at 80 °C, its resistance drops to 1 kΩ, at
which time the output of U404 (pin 1) trips low. This causes transistor Q403 to turn off. This in
turn causes Q405 to saturate on, which pulls the mute voltage at J8 pin 5 low, causing all the
amplifier channels to mute. With all amplifiers muted, power dissipation of the system is less
than 12 watts and the system is forced to cool down to about 75 °C before the comparator trips
high, at which time the amplifiers unmute and normal operation resumes.
4.2 DC Offset Latch-Off
The outputs of all three amplifier channels are summed together through 100 kΩ resistors R149,
R249 and R394 and averaged by capacitor C409. Under normal conditions, the average DC
offset voltage at this node will be less than 25 mVdc. If any one of the three power amplifiers
suffers a malfunction that creates a DC offset › 6 Vdc (absolute value) at the output to the
speaker, transistor Q408 will conduct ON (through diodes D402 and D414). Q408 will then latch
when transistor Q407 is triggered ON. Q407 also causes Q406 to latch on, which shorts out the
voltage supply to the base of Q401. This causes opto-coupler U401 and U402 to trip off, which
in turn trips off the primary line triac Q400, causing total shut-off of the system. The current that
flows through transistors Q407 and Q408 under this situation comes directly from the Lifestyle®
Music Center 10 Vdc control line, ensuring that the unit stays latched off.
4.3 Power Supply Fault
The same bipolar latch circuit that is used in the DC offset detect circuit is also used to sense
fault (imbalance) conditions in the power supply. Referring to sheet 2 of the schematic (Ampli-
fier PCB), there is a section labeled “Power Supply Fault Detect”, consisting of resistors R22
through R25, and diodes D21, D22, D24, and D25.
Under normal conditions, the positive and negative power supplies will be approximately equal
and opposite in amplitude. This applies to the ±12 Vdc regulated supplies, and to a lesser
extent, the ±40 Vdc amplifier power supplies. The ±12 Vdc supplies are summed through
resistors R22 and R23 and are buffered by two diode drops from D21 and D22. The ±40 Vdc
supplies are summed through resistors R24 and R25 and are buffered by zener diodes D24 and
D25. If the absolute sum of the ±12 Vdc supplies is greater than about 1.2 Volts, then D21 and
D22 will conduct. Likewise, if the absolute sum of the ± 40 Vdc supplies is greater than about
7.5V, then D24 and D25 will conduct. In either case, the voltage at node J2 pin 10 (labeled
“bass offset”) will rise above or below 0V, and if it exceeds 1.5 volts, will trigger the DC offset
protect latch circuit (4.2).
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4.4 Short Circuit Detect
Although the left and right amplifier ICs have internal SOA (Safe Operation Area) and thermal
protection, under sustained short circuit conditions, power diodes D177 and D180, and other
power supply components including the transformer and bridge rectifier B2, are subject to
thermal overload. Therefore, a separate short-circuit protection circuit is employed.
Referring to left channel operation, current sense resistor R194 is in series with the output of the
left power amplifier. Under normal conditions, the current flowing through the nominal 8 Ω
satellite speaker does not exceed 5 Amperes. Above this level, transistor Q181 will conduct
through D182 and R196 and pull the voltage at “thermal” node J2 pin 6 low, from nominal 2
volts to below .12V. At this time, comparator U404 (same as used in the thermal mute circuit)
will trip low and mute the amplifiers (4.1). When U404 trips low (-12Vdc), a negative pulse is fed
back as positive feedback through voltage divider R459 and R460, and capacitor C427, to the
non-inverting input of comparator U404 pin 5. The output of U404 pin 2 stays low for approxi-
mately three seconds, until the voltage at the negative side of C427 rises above ground. At this
time, the comparator resets high (open collector output) and the amplifier outputs unmute.
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15
MAXIMUM BOOST
10
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P
0
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.
. -5
.

D
B -10
MAXIMUM CUT
-15
100 1K 10K 100K
FREQUENCY- - HERTZ
Figure 2. Treble Control Frequency Response (Normalized)
Figure 3. Satellite Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response
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25
1 mVrms
20
R
E 3 mVrms
S
P 15
10 mVrms
0
N
S 10 30 mVrms
E
.
. 100 mVrms
. 5

D
B 0
300 mVrms
-5
10 100 1K
FREQUENCY- - HERTZ
Figure 4. Dynamic EQ Frequency Response Vs. Input Level
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15
STAGE EQ1
R
E 10
S
P
0 5
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S
E 0
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. -5
.
STAGE EQ3
D -10
B
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-20
10 100 1K 10K
FREQUENCY- - HERTZ
Figure 5. Bass Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response
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40.00 High Voltage
Supply Turns On
Low Voltage When Needed
30.00 Supply
20.00
10.00
V Amplifier
O Output
L 0.000 Signal
T
S
-10.00
-20.00
Same Action
-30.00 On Negative
Half Cycle
-40.00
0.00 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100 110
MSEC
Figure 6. Voltage at Collector of Q381 (Bass Amplifier) and Q176 (Left Channel) Shows
Power Supply Switching During Class-G Operation
Figure 7. Bass and Satellite Channel System Frequency Response
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Notes for Future Reference
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AM-5PC DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Bass Module Procedures 1.8 Release the left side of the cover by the
same method. Press down the left base-plate tab
NOTES: Refer to the figures referenced in each with a small flat-head screwdriver; Move the
procedure for an exploded view. Numbers in cover forward with your thumb inside the bass
parentheses represent individual parts in the control knob hole.
figures referenced. The callout numbers
correspond to those on the part lists.
1.9 Once the cover is over the tabs, push the
cover away from you (approx. 1 ") toward the
Procedure numbers referenced only pertain to label side of the module. Lift the cover straight up
the Bass Module Procedures contained in this and off.
section.
2. Cover Replacement
1. Cover Removal
NOTE: Refer to Figure 8, Views A-C for this
NOTE: Refer to Figure 8, Views A-C for this procedure.
procedure.
2.1 Place the cover (1) over the module
Please read through each step before attempting
assembly (18). Align the cover so that the Main
this procedure.
PCB input and output connectors are inserted
into the holes of the cover. Refer to View A.
1.1 Stand the module up so the open port of the
enclosure is face down on the workbench or
2.2 Rotate the tab of the cover latch (3) out from
table. Face the back of the module cover (1). The
the enclosure. Refer to View B.
tone control knobs (2) should be at your right.
Refer to Views A and B.
2.3 Slide the cover over the base plate (4) until
the back of the cover snaps over the base plate
1.2 Pull off the two tone control knobs (2) from
tabs. Refer to View C.
the side of the module cover (1).
2.4 Use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the

1.3 Locate the cover latch (3). The latch is
cover latch tab to the left (clockwise) and back
centered between the enclosure and the cover.
into the enclosure. Refer to View B.
Refer to View B.
2.5 Attach the two tone control knobs (2) by

1.4 Use a small flat-head screwdriver or scribe to
pushing them in towards the module. They are
engage one of the cogs of the latch. Rotate the
keyed and will only fit one way. Refer to View A.
latch to the right (counterclockwise) until the
latch's tab sticks out between the cover and
enclosure. Refer to View B. 3. Main PCB Assembly Removal
NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.

1.5 Put your right-hand thumb into the cover's
bass control knob hole. Grasp the front of the
enclosure with your right-hand fingers. 3.1 Remove the cover (Procedure 1).
1.6 Press the Module's right base-plate tab down 3.2 Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove
with a small flat-head screwdriver. Refer to View one screw (7) securing the Main PCB (5) to the
C. adapter bracket (6).
1.7 While the tab is pressed down, move the 3.3 Disconnect the transformer's 5-pin primary
cover forward (away from you) with your thumb. cable from the Main PCB's J7 connector.
This will disengage the right side of the cover Disconnect the flat ribbon cable (8) from the Main
from the right base-plate tab. PCB's J8 connector.
(Procedure 3 Continued)
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View A
2 (2)
Open Port
1
Input and Output

Connectors
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Module Assembly
Cover Latch Cogs

Back Of Cover
Cover Latch Rotated In View B Cover Latch Rotated Out
View C
Base-Plate Tabs
Figure 8. Module Cover Removal and Replacement
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17
(8)
19
9
21 20
(2)
(2)
+-
+-
18 Module Assembly
See View A
View A
Module Assembly
Main
5 PCB 7
(5)
J8
Connector
5-pin 6
Input and Output J7 connector
J5 and J9
Connectors
Cover
16 Latch 3
Adhesive Side
Towards
Heatsink/ 15 Transformer
J1 (2)
Amplifier PCB Connector
Assembly-
See Figure
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10
4
8
Base
Ribbon Plate
Cable
J2
Connector
Figure 9. Module Assembly Exploded View
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3.4 Release the Main PCB (5) from the four NOTE: Refer to Figure 10 for Steps 5.5-5.8.
snaps of the adapter bracket (6).
5.5 Place the subassembly on the workbench
4. Main PCB Assembly Replacement with the heatsink (10) face down.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.

5.6 Place a flat-head screwdriver into the metal
plate's (11) small rectangular slot. CAREFULLY
4.1 Place the Main PCB (5) onto the adapter push the screwdriver down until the metal plate
bracket (6) component side down. The J5 and J9 pops out from the heatsink.
input and output connectors should be facing the
label side of the module.
IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when removing
the plate. Otherwise, the heatsink wall may
4.2 Press the Main PCB into the adapter become permanently bent and the plate WILL
bracket's four snaps. NOT snap back into place.
4.3 Secure the Main PCB to the adapter bracket 5.7 Lift out the spring plate (12) that rests on the
by tightening one screw (7) with a phillips-head power devices.
screwdriver.
5.8 Remove the Amplifier PCB from the heatsink.
4.4 Connect the transformer's 5-pin primary
cable to the Main PCB's J7 connector. Connect
the ribbon cable (8) to the Main PCB's J8
connector.
4.5 Install the cover (Procedure 2).
5. Amplifier PCB Removal Push down

to release
metal plate 13
Heatsink
NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for Steps 5.1-5.4 Shown
from
heatsink
(2)
unless otherwise specified. Face Down

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5.1 Remove the cover (Procedure 1) and the

Main PCB (Procedure 3).
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5.2 Remove eight black screws (17) and four

silver screws (7) that secures the adapter bracket Amplifier
PCB C3
(6) to the base plate (4). Lift the bracket away C7
5
from the enclosure. C4
5.3 Disconnect the transformer's secondary, 5- J1

Connector
pin cable from the Amplifier PCB's J1 connector.
Disconnect the woofer harness connector (9)
Apply Thermal
from the Amplifier PCB's J3 connector. These Grease 10
connectors are located near the Amplifier PCB's
large C3, C4 and C7 capacitors (See Figure 10).
Disconnect the ribbon cable (8) from the
Amplifier PCB's J2 connector.
Heatsink Shown
Face Down
5.4 Lift out the Heatsink/Amplifier PCB

Subassembly from the base plate. Figure 10. Heatsink/Amplifier
PCB Subassembly
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6. Amplifier PCB Replacement 6.8 Install the transformer (Procedure 8), Main
PCB (Procedure 4), and cover (Procedure 2).
NOTE: Refer to Figure 10 for Steps 6.1-6.5
unless otherwise specified. 7. Transformer Removal
IMPORTANT: Thermal grease should be applied NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure
to the heatsink before seating the PCB. unless otherwise specified.
6.1 Place the Amplifier PCB (5) into the heatsink 7.1 Remove the cover (Procedure 1).
(10). The PCB should be component side up with
the power devices resting on the inner sides of 7.2 Disconnect the transformer's 5-pin primary
the heatsink. cable from the Main PCB's J7 connector.
Disconnect the flat ribbon cable (8) from the Main
6.2 Position the spring plate (12) into the holes in PCB's J8 connector.
the PCB. The spring plate can only be inserted
one way. 7.3 Remove eight black screws (17) and four
silver screws (7) that secure the adapter bracket
6.3 Orient the metal plate (11) so that the (6) to the base plate (4). Lift the bracket away
rectangular slot is on the same side as the from the enclosure.
Amplifier PCB's J1 connector. Note: The side of
the plate marked "outside" must face up. 7.4 Disconnect the transformer's 5-pin secondary
cable from the Amplifier PCB's J1 connector.
6.4 Insert this side of the metal plate into the slot This connector is located near the Amplifier
of the heatsink. PCB's large C3,C4 and C7 capacitors (See
Figure 10).
6.5. Once the plate is inserted, press down

forcefully on the plate with both palms, using full 7.5 Lift the transformer from the module's base
body weight, until it snaps into the other slot of plate (4).
the heatsink.
8. Transformer Replacement
NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for Steps 6.6 and 6.7
unless otherwise specified. NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure
unless otherwise specified.
6.6 Place the Heatsink/Amplifier PCB

Subassembly metal plate side down into the 8.1 Place the transformer (14) into the recess of
module's base plate (4). The large capacitors fit the base plate (4). Make sure that the
into the recess of the base plate. Note: Make transformer is positioned so that the primary
sure that the rubber grommets (13) engage with wires (red, white, brown, orange, black) that
the plastic posts. connect to Main PCB connector J7 are facing the
PCB or that the label on the transformer faces
the PCB.
6.7 Connect the transformer's 5-pin cable to the
Amplifier PCB's J1 connector. Connect the
woofer-harness cable (9) back into the PCB's J3 8.2 Connect the transformer's 5-pin secondary
connector. These connectors are located near cable to the Amplifier PCB's J1 connector. This
the amplifier PCB's large C3,C4 and C7 connector is located near the Amplifier PCB's
capacitors (See Figure 10). Connect the ribbon large C3,C4 and C7 capacitors (See Figure 10).
cable (8) to the Amplifier's PCB J2 connector. Connect the transformer's primary 5 pin cable to
the Main PCB's J7 connector.
IMPORTANT: Before securing the adapter

bracket and Main PCB over the Heatsink/ 8.3 Place the adapter bracket (6) over the
Amplifier subassembly, route the ribbon cable transformer and base plate. The adapter bracket
underneath the adapter bracket and around the is keyed and will only fit one way.
heatsink.
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8.4 Secure the adapter bracket to the base plate 10. Woofer Replacement
by tightening eight black screws (17) and four
silver screws (7). Note: The silver screws 10.1 Strip the ends of the module's wiring
correspond to holes on the adapter bracket that harness (9). Connect the yellow wire to the
are marked with an "X". replacement woofer's positive (+) terminal and
the green wire to the negative (-) terminal.
8.5 Install the Main PCB (Procedure 4) and
cover (Procedure 2). NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for Steps 10.2-10.7
9. Woofer Removal 10.2 Line up the woofer's gasket (21) over the
woofer's baffle panel hole.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for Steps 9.1-9.4.
10.3 Place the woofer (20) over the gasket.
9.1 Remove the cover (Procedure 1). Make sure it is seated evenly over the gasket
and baffle hole.
9.2 Disconnect the woofer-harness cable (9)
from the Amplifier PCB's (5) J3 connector. 10.4 Secure the woofer to the baffle by
tightening four screws (19).
9.3 Remove eight black screws (17) and four
silver screws (7) that secure the module 10.5 Return the module assembly (18) and
assembly (18) to the enclosure. Lift the module base plate (4) to the enclosure. Make sure the
assembly and base plate (4) away from the input and output connectors of the Main PCB
enclosure. (5) are facing the module's label side of the
enclosure.
9.4 Remove four screws (19) from the woofer
(20) under repair. 10.6 Secure the module assembly to the
enclosure by tightening eight black screws and
four silver screws (7). Note: The silver screws
9.5 Lift the woofer up far enough to expose the
correspond to holes on the adapter bracket that
wires connected to the woofer's terminals.
are marked with an "X".
9.6 Cut the wires as close to the terminals as

10.7 Install the cover (Procedure 2).
possible.
9.7 Remove the woofer from the enclosure.
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Cube Array (Satellite) Procedures
4. Twiddler Replacement
NOTES: Refer to Figure 11 for these procedures.
4.1 Strip the wires and connect them to the
replacement twiddler's (4) terminals. Refer to the
Numbers in parentheses represent individual parts schematic in Figure 11.
in the figure referenced. The callout numbers
correspond to those on the part lists.
NOTE: The positive + terminal has a black plastic
piece attached to the terminal. The negative -
Procedure numbers referenced only pertain to the terminal has a white plastic piece attached.
Cube Array (Satellite) Procedures contained in this
section.
4.2 If the top twiddler in the array is to be replaced,
connect each wire as follows: Connect the black
1. Grille Assembly Removal wire to the twiddler's positive (+) terminal and the
yellow wire to the negative (-) terminal.
Swivel the cube array so that the grille assemblies
(Items 1 and 2) are not aligned. Pull the grille away
from the enclosure by prying off one side of the 4.3 If the bottom twiddler in the array is to be
grille with a small scribe. replaced, connect each wire as follows: Connect
the white wire to the twiddler's negative (-) terminal
and the yellow wire to the positive (+) terminal.
IMPORTANT: Do not lose the small grommets (6)
that cover the twiddler's™ screws.
4.4 Lower the twiddler into the satellite enclosure
and secure the twiddler to the enclosure with four
2. Grille Assembly Replacement screws (5). Repeat the satellite test procedures.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that each twiddler screw

is covered by a grommet (6) 4.5 Return the grommets (6) to each of the
twiddler's screw heads.
Align the grille assembly (Item 1 and 2) with the

cube array. The curved edges of the grille must be IMPORTANT: The grommets must be installed
oriented vertically. Snap the grille into place. before the grille is returned to the enclosure.
NOTE: The grille assembly with the nameplate (3) 4.6 Return the grille assembly (Item 1 or 2) to the
should be on the bottom satellite cube. front of the cube array. Refer to Procedure 2.
3. Twiddler™ Removal
3.1 Use Procedure 1 to remove the grille assembly

(Item 1 and 2) from the cube.
3.2 Remove the four grommets (6) that covers each

screw head on the twiddler.
NOTE: Store the grommets in a secure place, they

are required for re-assembly.
3.3 Remove the four screws (5) holding the twiddler

(4) in place. Lift the twiddler out and cut the wires
connected to the twiddler as close to its terminals
as possible.
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7
5
1
6
2 Black
Black +
3 White -
Yellow
Black +
White -
White
Figure 11. Satellite Exploded View with Wiring Schematic
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AM-5PC TEST PROCEDURES
Cube Array Test Procedures If the customer has supplied an audio input
cable, proceed as follows: Connect the cable
NOTE: Use these procedures when cube arrays to the "Audio Input" terminal on the module.
come in to be serviced (without the bass Connect an oscillator to the other end of the
module). cable. The red jack is connected to the module's
right channel and the white jack is connected to
the left channel. The black jack is not needed.
1. Sweep Test (Cube Array)
Connect an oscillator to a power amplifier. Adjust If the customer did not supply a cable, call
the amplifier to 8 Vrms. Connect the amplifier Bose Customer Service at 1-800-367-4008 for a
leads to the cube array input terminals. Sweep replacement or make up a temporary set of
the oscillator from 100 Hz to 5 kHz. If any connections as follows:
twiddler™ buzzes or sounds distorted, replace it.
Refer to the schematics in the back of the
2. Phase Test manual and Figure 12. Locate connector J5 on
the Main PCB (see Bass Module Disassembly
NOTE: Supply voltage should only be Procedure #3). Connect a jumper wire from pin
momentarily applied to the cube array input 2 to pin 4 (audio system ground). Left input is
terminals to avoid damaging the twiddlers. defined between pins 3 (+) and 2 (-) and right
input is defined between pins 5 (+) and 2 (-).
Plug the cube’s system cable into the cube’s
input connector. Load the speaker outputs with 1 kΩ resistors for
all tests unless otherwise specified.
NOTE: If the customer doesn’t supply you with
this cable call Bose ® Customer Service at 1-800- 1. Turn-On Test
367-4008 for a replacement.
NOTE: Access to the Main PCB is required for
Set a DC power supply to 8 volts ± 1 volt. this test. Refer to Disassembly Procedure 3,
Connect the negative supply lead to the shield (- Main PCB Removal.
negative) and the positive supply lead to the pin
(+positive) sections of the cable’s connector.
Apply 12 Vdc to J5 pin 1 (Main PCB-see Figure
The twiddlers in the cube array should move 13 for pin location). This test simulates turn-on
outwards with the application of the supply mode as it occurs when the product is used with
voltage. the Lifestyle® Music Center. The unit should
remain energized.
NOTE: If any twiddler cone deflects inwards,
check all wiring. 2. Bass Module Sweep Test
Bass Module Test Procedures Connect an oscillator to the module's audio input
terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 100 Hz, 27
mVrms. Set the bass control knob
NOTES: Use these procedures when a module
(potentiometer R302, Main PCB) to maximum.
comes in to be serviced (without cube arrays). All
Sweep the oscillator from 45 Hz to 300 Hz. There
tests should be performed with the bass and
should not be any loud, extraneous sounds. If
treble control knobs in the normal or "detent"
there are any loud buzzes or distortion, the
position.
woofer may be defective.
Remove the cover. See Disassembly
Procedure 1, Cover Removal.
All test equipment must be floated for bass

channel tests.
Figure 13 shows all PCB test locations.
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4. Frequency Response of L/R (Twiddler™)
Channels
4.1 Connect a 1 kΩ resistive load across either

the left or right twiddler output terminals.
4.2 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio

input terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 1 kHz, 100
mVrms. The gain from the input to the amplifier
output should be 37.6 ± 1.5 dB. Using this gain
as a 0 dB reference, measure the frequency
response according to the chart below.
Pin 1 Pin 4 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5
Frequency Relative Response

Figure 12. J5 Temporary Connections
100 Hz -35.0 dB ± 1.8 dB
(No DIN Cable Supplied)
220 Hz +7.9 dB ± 1.0 dB
470 Hz -0.4 dB ± 1.0 dB
1 kHz 0 dB (Reference)
2.5 kHz +0.3 dB ± 1.5 dB

NOTE: There should not be any loud buzzes or
rattles from within the module. Redress any wire 3.7 kHz -1.0 dB ± 1.5 dB
or component that buzzes or rattles. 13 kHz +7.5 dB ± 2.0 dB
20 kHz +0.8 dB ± 3.0 dB

3. Tone Control Test
3.1 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio 4.3 Repeat this test for the other channel.
input terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 100 Hz,
27 mVrms.
5. Twiddler Power Output Test
3.2 Rotate the bass control knob (potentiometer 5.1 Connect an 8Ω resistive load and a voltmeter
R302, Main PCB) fully clockwise and across either the left or right twiddler output
counterclockwise from its center or "normal" terminals.
position. The bass level should increase and
decrease cleanly without making a scratchy
noise. Clean or replace any potentiometer that NOTE: These measurements can be obtained at
makes this noise. 120V and 240V. Results will vary depending on
the line voltage used.
NOTE: If a cube is not available, connect a

scope to the twiddler output and observe the sine 5.2 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio
wave for distortion. input terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 1 kHz,
210 mVrms.
3.3 Repeat this procedure for the treble control

knob (potentiometer R113, Main PCB) using an 5.3 Measure the voltage across the load. It
input of 8 kHz, 27 mVrms. should be approximately 15.5 volts (30 watts).
The signal should look undistorted when viewed
on an oscilloscope.
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6. Twiddler™ Short Circuit Protection Test 9.1 Make up a temporary set of connections to
woofer output connector J3 (disconnect the cable
6.1 Adjust the oscillator to 1 kHz, 130 mVrms. from the woofer). Connect the positive wire to
Momentarily short the left or right twiddler output pin 2 and the negative wire (ground) to pin 1.
terminal. See Figure 13 for reference.
6.2 Connect a voltmeter between J2 pin 5 (mute 9.2 Connect a 4Ω resistive load (optional) across
line, Amplifier PCB) and ground. Verify that the the woofer output.
mute line triggers low (< 0.2 V) or visually check
on an oscilloscope that the output signal mutes
9.3 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio
for several seconds.
100 mVrms. The gain from the input to the
6.3 Repeat the test for the right channel. amplifier output should be 44.7 ± 1.5 dB. Using
this gain as a 0 dB reference, measure the
frequency response according to the chart below.
7. Compressor Test
7.1 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio Frequency Relative Response

280 mVrms. 20 Hz -22.6 dB ± 2.0 dB
55 Hz -2.5 dB ± 1.5 dB
7.2 Connect an 8Ω resistive load across the left
100 Hz +1.4 dB ± 1.5 dB
or right twiddler output terminals.
140 Hz -3.1 dB ± 1.5 dB
7.3 Connect a distortion meter across the left or 200 Hz 0 dB (Reference)
right twiddler output terminals. The distortion
should be less than 3.0% THD. 300 Hz -7.8 dB ± 2.5 dB
7.4 Repeat the test for the other channel. 10. Bass Channel Dynamic EQ Gain
NOTE: Use the same test setup as test

8. Air Leak Test
Procedure 9.
Connect an oscillator to the module's audio input
terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 45 Hz, 27 ± 4 10.1 Connect an oscillator to the module's audio
mVrms. Listen for air leaks around the cabinet, input terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 55 Hz,
paying particular attention to the area where the 1 mVrms. Wait 5-10 seconds to ensure that the
base plate seals to the cabinet. If there is a output voltage has settled. Measure the bass
"whooshing" noise, there is probably an air leak. channel output and set this as the 0 dB
Repair air leaks as required. reference.
9. Frequency Response of Bass Channel 10.2 Adjust the oscillator to 55 Hz, 100 mVrms.
The output gain should be 26.8 ± 1.5 dB
NOTE: To access the Amplifier PCB's J3 (referenced to part 10.1).
connector use Disassembly Procedure 1 to
remove the Bass Module cover. Connector J3
can be accessed directly. See Figure 13 for its
location on the board.
IMPORTANT: Both audio channel inputs must be

driven simultaneously for this test.
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Main PCB
Amplifier PCB
Figure 13. AM-5PC Test Locations
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11. Woofer Power Output Test Complete System Tests
NOTE: Use the same test setup as Procedure 9, NOTE: Use these procedures when a complete
except remove the dB voltmeter. AM-5PC system (module and cube arrays)
comes in to be serviced. All procedures listed
under Bass Module Test Procedures can be
11.1 Connect a voltmeter across the 4Ω resistive
used to test a complete system except as
load.
indicated below.
NOTE: These measurements can be obtained at

1. System Phase Test
120V and 240V. Results will vary depending on
the line voltage used.
Use the procedure already listed for the cube
arrays, Procedure 2 under Cube Array Test
11.2 Adjust the oscillator to 100 Hz, 85 mVrms. Procedures. Check the woofer wiring for correct
phase connections.
11.3 Measure the voltage across the load. It
should be approximately 18 volts (80 watts). 2. System Sweep Test
The signal should look undistorted when viewed
on an oscilloscope.
Use the procedures already given for the
12. Woofer Rub and Tick Test satellites and the module, except use 27 ± 1
mVrms for both parts of the test. Use Procedure
NOTES: Woofer access is required to perform 1 under Cube Array Test Procedures and
this test. Refer to Procedure 9, Woofer Procedure 2 under Bass Module Test
Removal, in the Disassembly/Assembly Procedures. Make sure that both cube arrays
Procedures section. are connected to the bass module.
Be careful not to stress the woofer cable.
Connect an oscillator to the module's audio input

terminal. Adjust the oscillator to 10 Hz, 1 Vrms.
No extraneous noises such as rubbing, scraping,
or ticking should be heard.
NOTE: To distinguish between normal

suspension noise and rubs or ticks, displace the
cone on the woofer slightly with your fingers. If
the noise can be made to go away or get worse,
it is a rub or a tick and the woofer should be
replaced. If the noise stays the same, it is normal
suspension noise and the woofer is fine.
Suspension noises will not be heard with
program material.
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INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Pin Connection
1 Output 2
2 Output 1
3 V+
4 Input 1-
5 Input 1+
6 Input 2-
7 Input 2+
8 Input 3-
9 Input 3+
10 Input 4-
11 Input 4+
12 GND
13 Output 4
14 Output 3
Voltage Comparator
P/N 137929 (LM339N)
Main PCB Assembly
U404
A Output 1 +
8 V
A -Input 2 7 B Output
A +Input 3 B -Input
6
_ 4 B+Input
V 5
Operational Amplifier, Dual

P/N 108568 (RC4559)
Main PCB Assembly
U101, U301, U305
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Pin Function
15 -Vs (Power)
14 Out
13 +Vs (Power)
12 N.C.
11 N.C.
10 Mute
9 Stand-by
8 -Vs (Signal)
7 +Vs (Signal)
6 Bootstrap
5 N.C.
4 SUR
3 Non-Inverting Input
2 Inverting Input
1 Stand-by GND
Audio Power Amplifier

P/N 170156 (TDA7294)
Amplifier PCB Assembly
U175, U275
Pin Pin Comment

Name
1 8 1 N1 Offset Voltage Null Input 1
Balance NC 2 -IN Inverting Input
3 +IN Non-inverting Input
4 V- Negative Power Supply Input
2 7
Input V+ 5 N2 Offset Voltage Null Input 2
6 Out Amplifier Output
7 V+ Positive Power Supply Input
3 + 6 8 NC No Connection
Input Output
Operational Amplifier, Single

4 5
V- Balance
P/N 132604 (LF351N)
Amplifier PCB Assembly
U375
34
Pin Function
1 Anode
2 Cathode
3 NC
4 Main Terminal
5 Substrate Do Not
Connect
6 Main Terminal
Opto-Triac Driver
P/N 172297 (MOC3063T)
Main PCB Assembly
U402
Operation Amplifier
P/N 110698 (LF353)
Main PCB Assembly
U102-105, U303, U304
35
1 8
NC NC
2 7
IN- V+
3 + 6
IN+ Output
4 5
V- INB
V CC = (V+)-(V-)
Pin Pin Comment Bipolar Operational Transconductance Amplifier

Name P/N 119834 (CA3080)
1 NC No Connection Main PCB Assembly
2 IN- Inverting Input U302
3 IN+ Non-inverting Input
4 V- Negative Power Supply Input
5 IABC Amplifier Bias Input
6 Out Amplifier Output
7 V+ Positive Power Supply Input
8 NC No Connection
Pinout
6 4
1. LED Anode
2. LED Cathode
1 3 3. N.C.
4. Emitter
5. Collector
6. Base
Optoisolator
P/N 172298 (4N32T)
Main PCB Assembly
U401 1 6
2
5
4
3
36
14 13 12 11 10 9 8
NPN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pin
1 Collector
2 Base
3 Emitter
4 No Connection
5 Emitter
6 Base
7 Collector
8 Collector
9 Base
10 Emitter
11 No Connection
12 Emitter
13 Base
14 Collector
Transistor Array, Quad

P/N 145317
Main PCB Assembly
U403
37
Notes for Future Reference
38
PART LISTS AND EXPLODED VIEWS
The following section contains part lists and exploded views for the AM-5PC speaker
system. The part lists are broken down as follows:
• Module Part List and Module Exploded View.
• Satellite Part List and Satellite Exploded View.
• Packaging Part List and Packaging Exploded View.
• Electrical Part List: This list contains all electrical and mechanical parts located on
the PCB assembly.
Schematics and PCB Layouts are located in the back of the manual.
The schematics supplied with this manual can be used for AM-5PC and AM-5P III units
built with PC Board 182603, Revision 0. Some component values will differ between these
two variations. Components that are variation specific are marked "VAR." Values for com-
ponents marked "VAR" can be found on the Component Value Variation Chart, which is
located on the schematic.
39
AM-5PC Bass Module Part List (Figure 14)
Item Description Part Number Qty See

Number Per Note
Assy
1 Cover, White 172278-21 1
Cover, Black 172278-22 1
2 Knob, Tone Control, White 172289-1 2

Knob, Tone Control, Black 172289-2 2
3 Latch, Cover 172294 1
4 Base Plate 172288 1
5 PCB Assembly, 120V, 230V - 1 2, 5, 6

and Dual Voltage
6 Bracket, Adapter 172287 1
7 Screw, Hilo, 6x.38, 147516-06 5

Panhead
8 Cable, Interconnect, 16 pin 172293 1
9 Harness, Woofer 172275 1
10 Heatsink 172283 1
11 Plate, Heatsink, Metal 172291 1
12 Plate, Spring 172281 1
13 Grommet, Base Plate 172295 2
14 ! Transformer,115/230V 176194 1 3
Notes:
1. This part is not normally available from Customer Service. Approval from the Field Service
Manager is required before ordering.
2. The individual parts located on the PCBs are listed in the Electrical Part List.
3. ! This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement
with the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create a
shock or fire hazard.
4. This part is not illustrated.
5. The PCB Assembly can't be ordered separately. It is only available as part of the Module
Assembly, Item # 18 on this list.
6. The PCB Assembly splits into two parts: the Main PCB and the Amplifier PCB. The PCB
locations are identified on the AM-5PC Exploded View. This information is provided for
reference only.
40
2
(2)
17
(8)
1
19 (8)
9
21 20
(2)
(2)
+-
+-
18
Module Assembly
See View A
24
22
23
13 7
(5)
(2)
11
5
Main
PCB 6
12
16 3
5
Amplifier
Heatsink/ 15
PCB
(2)
Amplifier PCB
14
Assembly-
10 See View B 4
8
View B
Heatsink/Amplifier PCB
Assembly
View A
Module Assembly
Figure 14. AM-5PC Bass Module Exploded View

41
AM-5PC Bass Module Part List (Continued)
Number Per Note
Assy
15 Cushion, Transformer 176169 2
16 Gasket, Connector 180641 1
17 Screw,Tapp,8-11x1.25,Pan, 172672-20 8
XRC/S (For Module Cab)
18 Module Assy,120V 181363-13 1 1,5

(No cover)
Module Assy,230V 181363-23 1 1,5
(No cover)
Module Assy,120V/230V 181363-63 1 1,5
(No cover)
19 Screw, Tapp, 8-11x.75, 172672-12 8

Pan, XRC/SQ (For Woofer)
20 Woofer Assy, 5.25" 172276 or 292457-001 2
21 Gasket, Woofer, 6.5" 104794-08 2
22 Port Cap, White 173310-2 1 1

Port Cap, Black 173310-1 1 1
23 Port, Flare, White 173312-2 1 1

Port, Flare, Black 173312-1 1 1
24 Port, Screen 145325 1 1
- Gasket, Foam Tape 175548 2 4

(Module to Box)
42
AM-5PC Satellite Assembly Part List (Figure 15)
Number Per Note
Assy
1 Grille Assembly, Upper 178717-01 1
Black
Grille Assembly, Upper 178717-03 1
White
2 Grille Assembly, Lower 178717-02 1

Black
Grille Assembly, Lower 178717-04 1
White
3 Nameplate, Black/Pwtr 178725-01 1

Nameplate, White/Pwtr 178725-02 1
4 Twiddler™, 2.25" 273244-002 or 291636-001 2
5 Screw, Tapp, 4-16x.375, 181621-06 8

Pan, Xrec
6 Grommet, Anti-Buzz 183891 8
7 Foam, Acoustic, Diecut, 178714 2 1

W/Screen
- Harness Assy, Twiddler 178719 1 2
- H-Ring, Seal 178710-01 1 2
- Snap Ring, Cube 313536-00 1 2
Notes:
1. This part is not normally available from Customer Service. Approval from the Field
Service Manager is required before ordering.
2. This part is not illustrated. 7
5
1
6
Figure 15. AM-5PC Satellite Exploded View
43
AM-5PC/LS-20 Packaging List (Figure 16)

Number Note
1 Packing, Insert 172279 1 3
2 Packing , Corner Post 148044 2 3
3 Packing Insert 181010 1 3
4 Carton, LS-20 System 181009 1 3
5 Polybag (Bass Module) 137847 1 3
6 Carton (Cube Pack) 181011 1
7 Cable, Audio Input, 5 pin 178926 1 3
8 Cable Set, L/R, White 178724-5 1 3
9 Polybag (Satellites) 183173 1 3
10 Carton (Satellites) 181008 1 3
- Bumper, Recessed, Foot 142839 4 1, 3
- Owner's Manual 178934 1 1, 3
-
! Line Cord, 120V and 146999 1 1, 2, 3
Dual Voltage, Detachable
-
! Line Cord, 240V, 134726 1 1, 2, 3
Australia, Detachable
-
! Line Cord, 230V, 148203 1 1, 2, 3
Europe, Detachable
- Cable-Single, Black 180644 1 1, 4
Notes:
1. This part is not illustrated.
3. These items are shipped as part of the LS-20 system.
4. This is an optional part and is not part of the LS-20 system.
44
CD Console
Reference Only
Accessory Kit
Reference Only
1 2 (2)
Satellite Assemblies
are put in individual cartons
and then packed in this box.
See Views A and B for
individual packaging.
8 R
L
Refer to View B
for packing information
R
View B
L Individual Satellite
Packaging
View A
AM-5PC Cables
and
Satellites
10
Figure 16. AM-5PC Bass Module and Satellite Packaging Exploded View
45
AM-5PC Electrical Part List
The following list contains all electrical components and hardware on the Main and Amplifier PCB. The
AM-5PC has been manufactured with one PCB, 182603. The part lists reflect Revision 0 of this PCB. This
is imprinted on the PCB. Special notes follow the end of the listing or appear at the bottom of a page.
46
PCB P/N 182603, Revision 0
Resistors
Reference Description Part Number Reference
Designator
*C2, R399 14.3KΩ, 1%, 1/8W 124894-1432 *See Note 1
R3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 22, 10.0KΩ, 5%, 1/8W 124895-1035
23, 176, 190, 192,
195, 276, 290, 292,
295, 382, 398
*R5, *6, *409 5.1Ω, 5%, 1/4W, 130102-5R1 *For 120V and 230V
! units only
Fusing
See Note 2
R7, 24, 25, 375 20.0KΩ, 5%, 1/8W 124895-2035
R9, 377 30.1KΩ, 1%, 1/8W 124894-3012
R11 Thermistor, Radial, 177557
22KΩ, 5%, 1/4W
R101-104, 115, 1.00KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1001
201-204, 215, 316,
318, 346, 417, 422,
439, 449, 459, 460
R105, 106, 205, 206 7.32KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-7321
R107, 120, 140, 10.0KΩ, 5%, 1/10W 133626-1035
207, 220, 240, 414,
419, 425, 433
R108, 208, 401, 410 100Ω, 5%, 1/10W 133626-1015
R109, 209 681Ω, 1%, 1/10W 133625-6810
R110, 210 6.19KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-6191
R111, 211, 413 12.1KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1212
R112, 212 8.25KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-8251
R113, 302 Potentiometer, 170203
Dual,10KΩ,LIN,DET
R114, 214 24.3KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2432
R116, 216 40.2KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-4022
R117, 119, 139, 2.00KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2001
142, 217, 219, 239,
242, 309, 320, 325,
432, 434, 436
R118, 218 121KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1213
R121, 136, 138, Jumper, Chip, 0805 133627
221, 236, 238, 331
R122, 137, 222, 237 10Ω, 5%, 1/10W 133626-1005
R123, 223 73.2KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-7322
R124, 224, 319 20.0KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2002
R125, 225 15.0KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1502
R128, 228 2.43KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2431
R129, 229 634Ω, 1%, 1/10W 133625-6340
R130, 230 1.91KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1911
R131, 133, 134, 2.80KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2801
231, 233, 234
R132, 232 4.22KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-4221
R410 Change R410 to 51 OHMS pn 133626-5105 and remove R411 when using Q400 triac pn 199918
47
Resistors (Continued)
Designator
R135, 235 1.21KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1211
R141, 241 10.0KΩ,1/10W,1% 133625-1002
R143, 149, 243, 100KΩ, 5%, 1/10W 133626-1045
249, 303, 305, 337,
344, 403, 404, 415,
420, 421, 416, 418,
423, 429, 431, 457,
458
R174, 182, 187, 5.90KΩ, 1%, 1/8W 124894-5901
274, 282, 287, 374
R175, 275 1.80KΩ, 5%, 1/8W 124895-1825
R177, 277, 381, 2.49KΩ, 1%, 1/8W 124894-2491
384, 385
R178, 179, 278, 49.9KΩ, 1%, 1/8W 124894-4992
279, 383
R180. 185, 280, 100KΩ, 5%, 1/8W 124895-1045
285, 378, 380, 387,
394
R181 ,186, 188, 1.00KΩ, 5%, 1/8W 124895-1025
189, 191, 281, 283,
286, 288, 289, 291,
388, 396, 397
R184, 193, 284, 220Ω 5%, 1/4W, 121243-1212215
293, 392 CF, 52mm
R194, 294 0.1Ω, 5%, 1W, 2512 149322-100
R196, 296, 313 4.02KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-4021
R127, 227, 301, 402 5.11KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-5111
R304, 317,329, 330, 330Ω, 5%, 1/10W 133626-3315
411
R306, 424, 430 1 MΩ, 5%, 1/10W 133626-1055
R307, 308, 426, 20.0KΩ, 5%, 1/10W 133626-2035
428, 435
R310, 405 27.4KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2742
R311, 312, 315 7.50KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-7501
R314 27Ω, 5%, 1/10W 133626-2705
R321, 323, 324, 18.7KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1872
326, 335
R322, 438 196Ω, 1%, 1/10W, 133625-1960
R327, 328 22.1KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-2212
R332 432Ω, 1%, 1/10W 133625-4320
R333, 455 36.5KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-3652
R334 750Ω, 1%, 1/10W 133625-7500
R336 3.00KΩ, 5%, 1/10W 133626-3025
R390, 395 75Ω, 5%, 1/4W, 121243-1217505
CF,52mm
Notes:
1. This part is screened as C2 on the PCB even though it is a resistor.
(For 120V and dual voltage only) 48
Resistors (Continued)
Designator
*R393 10Ω, 5%, 1/4W, 130102-100 *See Note
! Fusing
R407, 408, 450 1.62KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-1621
*R409 3.3KΩ, 5%, 2W, 183482-3325 *For dual voltage units
MET OX only
R412 39Ω ,5%, 1/4W, CF, 121243-1213905
52mm
*R437 4.3KΩ, 5%, 2W, 183483-4325 *For dual voltage units
MET OX only
*R437 7.5KΩ, 5%, 2W, 177962-752 *120V and 230V units
MET OX only
R448 51.1KΩ, 1%, 1/10W 133625-5112
*Note: ! This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replace-
ment with the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might
create a shock or fire hazard.
Capacitors
Designator
C1, 5, 6, 11, 12, .1uF, 80%, Y5V, 138551-104
15-18, 185, 285, 50V
380, 381
C3, 4, 7, 8 10000uF, 20%, 50V, 170215
EL, 85
C9, 10, 13, 14, 101, 10uF, 20%, 16V, 137126-100
102, 175, 176, 201, 105, EL
202, 275, 276,
302-304, 375, 388,
409, 427
C103, 130, 131, 100pF, 5%, 50V, 133622-101
203, 230, 231, 301, COG
324, 426
C104, 204 47uF, 20%, 16V, 137126-470
EL,105
C106, 206 .0082uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-822
BOX,85
C107, 108, 207, 208 .082uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-823
BOX, 85
C109, 110, 120, .047uF, 5%, 63V, 137127-473
209, 210, 220 BOX, 85
C113, 114, 213, 214 .15uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-154
BOX, 85
C115, 116, 215, 216 .0018uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-182
BOX, 85
C118, 119, 218, 219 .027uF, 5%, 63V, 137127-273
BOX, 85
C121, 221 270pF, 5%, 50V, 140564-271
MONO, COG
49
Capacitors (Continued)
Designator
C122, 123, 126, .033uF, 10%, 50V, 133623-333
127, 128, 129, 222, X7R
223, 226, 227, 228,
229, 308
C124, 125, 224, 3300pF, 10%, 50V, 133623-332
225, 318, 401, 415, X7R
416, 418
C132, 232 .0033uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-332
BOX, 85
C177, 178, 180, 1000pF, 10%, 50V, 124956-1022
182, 186, 277, 278, COG
280, 282, 286, 377,
383, 386, 389
C179, 183, 279, .01uF, 80%, 50V, 124959-103
283, 384 Y5V
C181, 281 22uF, 20%, EL, 105, 149947-100E
16V
C306, 307, 314, 315 .47uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-474
BOX, 85
C309, 310 .39uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-394
BOX,85
C311 .0015uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-152
BOX, 85
C312 .33uF,5%, 50V, 137127-334
BOX, 85
C313 .0022uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-222
BOX, 85
C316 .12uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-124
BOX, 85
C317 .0056uF, 5%, 100V, 137127-562
BOX, 85
C319, 320, 412, 413 .10uF, 80%, Y5V, 133624
25V
C321, 322 .22uF, 5%, BOX, 137127-224
85, 50V
C378 .1uF, 5%, 50V, 137127-104
BOX, 85
C379 .022uF, 20%, 50V, 124958-2231
Z5U
C382, 387 .0033uF, 80%, 50V, 124959-332
Y5V
C385, R391 Jumper,Chip,1206 124896
C403 47uF, 20%, 25V, 149948-470E
EL, 85
50
Capacitors (Continued)
Designator
C402, 405 100uF, 20%, 16V, 139734-101
EL, 105
*C404 .0047uF, 100%, 60, 149016 *See Note
!
AC, DISC
C408 1.0uF, 20%, 50V, 137126-1R0
EL, 105
C410, 411 2.2uF, 50V, 105, EL 137126-2R2
C420 270pF, 5%, 50V, 133622-271
COG
Diodes
Designator
D1, 175, 178, 182, Switching, 75V, 136603 *For 120V units only
275,278, 282, 403, 200mA
406, 407, *421
D21, 22, 101, 102, Dual,SOT-23, 147239
181, 201, 202, 281, BAV99
302, 402, 404, 405,
410, 411, 414
D23 Switching, 75V, 121501
300mA
D24, 25, 176, 179, Zener, 6.8V, 135247-5235
276, 279, 416 225mW, 1N5235
D177, 180, 277, 280 1N5393, Axial 177961
D301, 401, 412 Dual,SOT-23, 147249
BAV70
D376, 377 1N5402 170219
D380 Zener, 5.1V, 135247-5231
225mW, 1N5231
D413 Zener, 12V, 1W, 116995-4742A
5%, 1N4742
*D415 Zener, 1.5W, Silicon 182334-5951A *For 230V units only
D420 Rectifier, 400V, 1A, 116996-4
1N4004
Note: ! This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement
51
Transistors
Designator
Q175, 180, 275, BPLR, N, 60V, 117921
280, 377, 380, 383, 200mA, TO-92
384
Q176, 276, 381, 382 DARL, P, TIP146T, 172285
80V, 15A
Q177, 179, 277, BPLR, P, 60V, 119168
279, 379, 385, 386 200mA, TO-92
Q178, 278, 387, 388 DARL, N, TIP141T, 172284
80V, 15A
Q181, 281, 301, BPLR, N, 55V, 134741
401, 403, 404, 405, 150mA, SOT23
406, 408, 411
Q302, 303, 407, BPLR, P, 55V, 258007 Alt. 134743 2/02
410, 412 150mA, SOT23
Q378 BPLR,P, 100V, 1A, 140349
TO-92
*Q400 Triac, 6A, 400V, 178807 *See Note
!
BTA06-600S
(For 230V and dual voltage units)
Integrated Circuits
Designator
U1 Voltage Regulator, 116736
12V,POS,TO-220
U2 Voltage Regulator, 149009-12
12V,NEG, TO-220
U101, 301 Op- Amp, Dual, 108568
DIP-8, RC4559
U102-105, 303, 304 Op-Amp, Dual, 110698
DIP-8,LF353
U175, 275 Power Amplifier, 170156
Audio, TDA7294
U302 Op-Amp, SNGL, 119834
DIP-8, CA3080
U375 Op-Amp, SNGL, 132604
DIP-8, LF351N
*U401 Optoisolator, 172298 *See Note
!
Motorola, 4N32T
*U402 Opto-Triac Driver, 172297 *See Note
! MOC3063T
U403 Transistor Array, 145317
Quad, N, DIP-14
U404 Voltage 137929
Comparator, DIP-14
*Note: ! This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement
52
Connectors
Designator
J1 Connector, Header, 134290-05
RTANG, 5 POS
RTANG, 2.5MM,
14 POS
J3 Connector,Header, 134290-02
RTANG, 2 POS,
Male
J5 Connector, DIN, PC 170135
Mount, 5 PIN
*J6 Connector, Housing, 146563 *For 120V and dual
! AC, 2 POS, Female voltage units only
See Note
*J6 Connector, Housing, 145306 *For 230V units only
! See Note
AC, 2 POS, Female
! *J7 Connector,Header, 178742-5 *See Note
5 POS.
PCB MNT,
14 POS, M
J9 Connector, RCA 182495-1
Jack, 2 POS, Green
Miscellaneous
Designator
Shield, Micro 177564
*F1 Fuse 5x20mm, 263041-3000 *For 120V and dual
! SLO BLO, 3A voltage units only
See Note
*F1 Fuse 5x20mm, 181561-1600 *For 230V units only
! See Note
SLO BLO, 1.6A
F1 Fuseclip, 5MM 178548
*S1 Switch, Power, PC 178792 *See Note
!
Mount, SPST, 16A
*S2 Switch, Slide, DPDT 145307 *For dual voltage units
! only. See Note
*Z1, *2 Rectifier, Bridge, 170214 *See Note
! 100V, 6A
Note: ! This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement
53
®
POWERED ACOUSTIMASS®-5PC
SPEAKER SYSTEM
(AM-5PC)
©
2008 Bose Corporation
54
Service Manual
Part Number 185174 Rev 02
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
® 07/08: REV.02
®
Bose Corporation
The Mountain
Framingham, Massachusetts USA 01701
P/N 185174 REV 02

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SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................. 3

CAUTION: THE POWERED ACOUSTIMASS-5PC SPEAKER

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF

2. Make leakage current or resistance measurements to determine that exposed

A. Leakage Current Hot Check-With the unit completely reassembled, plug

• Perform work at an electrically grounded work station.

Dimensions Bass Module: 23.13" H x 14" W x 7.5" D (58.7 x 35.6 x 19 cm)

Weight Bass Module: 37 lbs. (16.8 kg)

Driver Bass Channel: 2-5.25" Woofers, 8Ω (wired in parallel)

Finish Module: Black or white vinyl veneer

Input Audio Input: 9.3 kΩ ± 4%

Amplifier Topology All channels Class G (High efficiency)

Satellite Channel: 30 watts into 8Ω, ≤ 0.2% THD, from

Protection Short Circuit Protection Current trip point: 6 ± 1 amperes

DC Offset All Channels: < 70 mVdc

Distortion Bass Channel@0.5W, < 0.3% THD typical

L/R Channels@0.5W, < 0.1% THD typical

Output Noise Satellite Channel: < 400 µVrms A-weighted

Compressor Attack time: 5 ± 2 ms

Channel Separation @ 1 kHz > 40 dB

Dynamic Contours per Figure 4

Frequency Bass Channel: See Figure 7

Thermal Protection mute at 80 °C internal ambient Unit automatically unmutes at 75 °C

Turn-On Delay 1.5 seconds maximum @ turn-on of Lifestyle® Music Center or

Turn-Off Delay 0.1 seconds maximum @ turn-off of Lifestyle® Music Center or

Acoustic Output 95 dB SPL in IEC standard

Mains Voltage 120 Vrms +10/-25%, 60 Hz or US version (configurable on PCB)

Power 350W (real power) @ nominal Mains Voltage

Standby Power 15W max. @ nominal Mains Voltage

DYNAMIC BASS BASS

Figure 1. AM-5PC Block Diagram

• Patented Acoustimass® speaker technology

ELECTRICAL THEORY OF OPERATION

2.2 DC Keep Alive Supply

a. C402 charges up to about 10 Vdc (as explained in 2.2).

2.4 Power Supply

3.1 Differential Amp

3.3 Treble Control

3.4 Satellite Equalization

3.5 Dynamic Equalizer

3.6 Bass Channel Equalization

3.7 System Mute

3.10 Clip Detect

4.1 Thermal mute

4.2 DC Offset Latch-Off

4.3 Power Supply Fault

Figure 2. Treble Control Frequency Response (Normalized)

Figure 3. Satellite Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response

Figure 4. Dynamic EQ Frequency Response Vs. Input Level

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Figure 5. Bass Channel Equalizer Stage Frequency Response

Figure 7. Bass and Satellite Channel System Frequency Response

2.4 Use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the

2.5 Attach the two tone control knobs (2) by

NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.

Input and Output

Cover Latch Cogs

Figure 9. Module Assembly Exploded View

NOTE: Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure.

4.5 Install the cover (Procedure 2).

5. Amplifier PCB Removal Push down

unless otherwise specified. Face Down