Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Installation And Safety Guidelines

Bose PowerMatch PM8500

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PowerMatch

™

Conﬁgurable Professional Power Ampliﬁer

Installation and Safety Guidelines

Instrucciones de instalación y de seguridad

Installation et instructions de sécurité

Installations- und Sicherheitshinweise

PowerMatch™ PM8500 Conﬁgurable Professional Ampliﬁer

PowerMatch™ PM8500N Conﬁgurable Professional Ampliﬁer

PM8500 / PM8500N

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Bose PowerMatch PM8500

User Guide44 pages

Technical Data Sheet6 pages

Service Manual43 pages

Questions and Answers:

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Richard WilkinsonAug 3, 2025
How to troubleshoot no power on Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Amplifier?
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  Heather GilbertAug 3, 2025
  If your Bose Amplifier has no power, try the following: * Turn on the power switch. The Clip, Limit, and Signal LEDs should light up for about 15 seconds, after which the amplifier should be ready. The LCD screen will show the firmware version for about 10 seconds, then switch to the operating screen. * Check the power cable and make sure the retaining clip is in place. * Check the mains circuit.
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Sarah BurnsAug 7, 2025
What to do if my Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Amplifier has power but no sound?
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  boyddonAug 7, 2025
  If your Bose Amplifier is on but producing no sound, consider these steps: * Check the LCD screen for output meter activity. * Check the Input Meter screen for a signal. If there's no signal, check the source or cabling. * Ensure that input and output signals are not muted. * Verify that Input Routing is correctly configured. * Confirm that the Input Source is set to the correct signal type (analog or digital). * Ensure that the Output Attenuate is not set too low. * Make sure the loudspeakers are correctly wired to the output connectors. * Check that the Output Configuration is set correctly. * Confirm that Standby Mode is not active.
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David PerryAug 12, 2025
Why is the sound so low on my Bose Amplifier?
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  stonecourtneyAug 12, 2025
  If the sound from your Bose Amplifier is too low, try these solutions: * Check the Input Meter to verify the source level. Also, check that Input Routing and Input Sensitivity are set for optimal gain. * Ensure that the Output Attenuate is not set too low. * Make sure loudspeakers are wired correctly to output connectors. * Check that the Output Configuration is set correctly. * Check that Limiting parameters are set properly.
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qbrooksAug 15, 2025
What to do if USB is connected to PC but Bose Amplifier is not found by ControlSpace Designer software?
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  markwebsterAug 15, 2025
  If the ControlSpace Designer software does not detect the Bose Amplifier after connecting the USB to PC, try the following: * Unplug and replug the USB connector. * Reinstall the USB driver. * Restart your PC and try again. * Try a different USB port on your computer. * Try using another USB cable.
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Michael BryanAug 20, 2025
Why ControlSpace Designer software doesn't find Bose PowerMatch PM8500 when Ethernet is connected?
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  Erik GonzalesAug 20, 2025
  If the ControlSpace Designer software does not detect the Bose Amplifier PM8500N after connecting to the network, try the following: * Check the IP address of the PM8500N. * Ensure that another device on the network does not have the same IP address. * Make sure ControlSpace Designer is connected to the same subnet as the PM8500N. * Try another CAT5/6 cable.
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Crystal RodriguezAug 25, 2025
How to fix unnatural sound from Bose Amplifier?
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  Connie CochranAug 25, 2025
  To correct unnatural sound from your Bose Amplifier, check that all DSP functions (EQs, Limiter, Band Pass, Delay) are set appropriately.
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Christopher JensenAug 29, 2025
What to do if the front panel of my Bose Amplifier is locked and I lost the combination?
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  Lauren NealAug 29, 2025
  To unlock the front panel of your Bose Amplifier when it's locked and the combination is lost, use ControlSpace® Designer™ software to connect to the amplifier.

Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Specifications

General

Efficiency	75 %
Amplifier class	D
Audio input channels	8 channels
Audio output channels	8.0 channels
Peak power per channel	500 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	102 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.1 %
USB port type	USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Speakers connectivity type	-
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Purpose	Performance/stage
Cooling type	Active
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Package weight	15700 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
LED indicators	Fault

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	12900 g

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