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1. Name zo errata ee oe Address number and street L1 od EE LJ d Apt City State Province T ME ETE UR i Zip Code Postal Code Country EEE L 1 1 LJ t 2 Phone Number z 3 Email Address m dr eeo e a e 0 sl E Check here if you would like to hear from Bose by email 4 Date of Purchase month day year je spese Ep d 5 Please indicate Bose product s purchased 1 J Wave radio 17 G Acoustimass 10 speakers 2 Li Wave radio CD 18 O Acoustimass 15 speakers 3 LJ Wave PC interactive 19 O 32 1 entertainment system NEW system NEW 20 O Lifestyle 5 music system 4 Acoustic Wave music system 21 O Lifestyle 12 theater system 5 141 speakers 22 O Lifestyle 20 music system 6 L 151 speakers 23 O Lifestyle 28 entertainment system NEW 7 L 161 speakers NEW 24 1 Lifestyle 35 entertainment system NEW 8 C 201 speakers 25 O Lifestyle 50 theater system 9 L1 251 speakers 26 O Lifestyle powered speakers 10 13019 speakers 27 1 VCS 10 center speaker 11 216017 speakers NEW 28 I Headset X 12 01 701 speakers NEW 29 O QuietComfort headset NEW 13 0 901 speakers 30 J Other please specify 14 1 Acoustimass 3 speakers 15 O Acoustimass 5 speakers 16 C Acoustimass 6 speakers dy ahs ul 6 8a 8b 11 12 13 14 Please indicate the serial number s of this product Found on the ID2. PR e HELME deat RUEDA dee eee 4 Optional teolSs dul act tracto d a DEOR ede A M dedecus ti ea aa Bae OR ree det 4 Decide if you need a professional installer lille 4 Selecting the location for your speakers 5 Choosing the speaker cord not provided 0 ccc cee eee eens 5 Making the connections tte 6 Preparing the speaker cord a cds enc eee cette 6 Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers teens 6 Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver amplifier llle 6 Checking the connections 7 Testing the connectlons 2 aes ee aye ERR E DER E ERG Gu 7 Reference a ae ees vad cee eee UU ERAT MERI EEW UEM RR PUR EE RARUS 8 Troubleshooting dier tIn A AA get ERE sed SEE Et 8 GUSTOMEr SEIVICE cu P E 8 Warranty perlod iss soe kg EE EE EAE ER EEUU Reim OE deer Rede Re RN 8 Cleaning your speakers sssesseeeeleee hr rere 8 Protecting the speaker cord 0 00 0 nn 9 Technical Information xii aa a va a Oa Se hh 9 3 AM268612 00 _V pdf January 10 2003 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing your Bose Free Space 51 speakers These high performance outdoor speakers are engineered to provide sound quality far beyond that of most outdoor speakers The speakers are also designed for permanent outdoor installation and the
3. Check here if you do not want to hear about other Bose products 196 O Check here if you do not wish to receive information from other reputable companies that offer new and exciting products and services PLEASE FOLD AND SEAL WITH TAPE BEFORE MAILING DO NOT STAPLE Limited Warranty Bose Product Please Keep This Warranty Information Card With Your Owner s Guide What is covered All parts defective in material and workmanship This limited warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance accident excess moisture improper packing lightning power surges or unauthorized tampering alteration or modification Limitation on Liability THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN WAR RANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Notwithstanding the above where applicable if you qualify as a consumer under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act then you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the period of the express war ranty as set forth below Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you For how long The Bose Limited Warranty lasts one year from the purchase date for electronic products Systems and powered speaker components and five years for sp
4. The Bose Free Space 51 Speakers Owner s Guide MOBE AM268612_00 _V pdf January 10 2003 For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of each speaker Serial number and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner s guide 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 Outdoor Speakers Type designation Free Space 51 in accordance with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Article 10 1 of the Direc tive is in compliance with the following norm s or document s Technical regulations EN50081 1 EN50082 1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 15 November 2002 Bose B V Nijverheidstraat 8 NiciMerks 1135 GE Edam The Netherlands Vice President Europe Manufacturer s authorized EU Representative 2003 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Where to find Setting Up usus ero e eoo en qu Duden to teda bees Sain Ee eM E intus e bre Dis Bre 4 Before you begin eR reete m led eee waded eel a OUR 4 Unpacking the Cartons xiii hue selata SRE ede ae IPLE EAE Ed dquu 4 Required tools s sinu sede eae Pan ana er EHE
5. carton available at a nominal charge Warranty information continued on other side Continued from other side C Labeling and shipping freight prepaid to Bose Corporation Product and Technical Support The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 or the one provided by Bose Corporation You may also write to this address to obtain information about this limited warranty d Placing any necessary return authorization number prominently on the outside of the car ton Cartons not bearing a return authorization number where required will be refused Exclusive Remedy This limited warranty is fully transferable provided that the current owner furnishes the original proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF BOSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES Some places do not allow limitations on the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Other conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced Bose Corporation thanks you for yo
6. e selected for use in radio Paul Harvey or some other radio personality or television broadcast print advertising or other media please check here if you permit these comments to be used with reference to your name CONTINUED ON OTHER SIDE P P r Ac 16 Which best describes your family income 1 1 Under 15 000 7 C 100 000 124 999 2 C 15 000 24 999 8 11 125 000 149 999 3 1 25 000 34 999 9 J 150 000 174 999 4 C 35 000 49 999 10 O 175 000 199 999 5 L1 50 000 74 999 11 C 200 000 249 999 6 1 75 000 99 999 12 1 250 000 or over 17 Education Please check which category applies to you 1 E Some high school 2 1 Completed high school 3 J College degree 4 C Graduate degree 18 In the last six 6 months has anyone in your household purchased any of the following items through the mail and or over the internet A Mail B Internet 1 Books magazines 3 2 Children s products 3 Clothes 4 Insurance financial products 5 Music Video DVD 6 Travel 7 Other L1 1 1 EA 1 19a D Some Bose systems contain software which is critical for their operation We may offer software upgrades in the future to enhance your system functionality Please check here if you do not want to be contacted regarding software upgrades 19b C
7. eaker components that are not self powered amplified Integrated stereo and home theater systems have a one year Limited Warranty Additionally the 131 marine speakers have a three year Limited Warranty Powered component speakers have a one year Limited Warranty term for the elec tronics and five years for the speakers The Headset X has a two year Limited Warranty excluding the ear cushions which have a 6 month Limited Warranty The QuietComfort headset has a 1 year Limited Warranty Please see your Owner s Guide for details For the Limited Warranty on professional products please refer to your Owner s Guide for details What we will do We will at our sole option repair or replace any defective parts within a reasonable period of time and free of charge What we will not do Pay shipping or transportation charges from you to us What you must do to obtain Warranty Service 1 Return product with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer to a Bose Service Agency or 2 Return product with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer directly to Bose Corporation If you elect to return the product directly to Bose Corporation the following pro cedures must be followed a Contact Bose Corporation for specific return and shipping instructions which will include but may not be limited to b Properly packing the product in the original carton for shipping If you need a new car ton contact Bose Corporation for a new
8. emperature extremes 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C e Permanent outdoor installation Cord recommendations Based on maximum frequency response deviation of 0 5 dB Gauge Length 18 0 82 mm 20 ft 6 m maximum 16 1 3 mm 30 ft 9 m maximum 14 2 1 mm 50 ft 15 m maximum 12 3 3 mm 80 ft 24 m maximum Use direct burial cable for outdoor installations AM268612_00_V pdf January 10 2003 BOE Better sound through researcho 2003 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 268612 AM Rev 00 JN30335 AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 BOE OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We take great pride in designing each of our products with the goal of providing the high est accuracy musical performance possible in the price range of that product We strive to reproduce the musical sounds as closely as possible to those of the original performance And we strive to avoid flashy sounds such as those associated with accentuated bass and or treble frequencies While those sounds may be initially attractive to the novice they are not real and are not enduring In addition we usc only the highest quality parts and the latest assembly and quality control techniques to ensure the reliability and long life of our products Our reputation rests on our steadfast pursuit of this policy in sound systems for the home the automobile and businesses At Bose we reinvest 10096 of our earnings back into the company T
9. et Figure 4 Stripping the wires inch 1 3 cm 1 2 Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers 1 Connect the positive ribbed or red speaker wire to the positive red wire from the speaker cable Twist the stripped wires together 2 Secure the wire nuts with a twisting motion If you prefer to reinforce the wire nuts use electrical tape Figure 5 Figure 5 Reinforcing the wire nuts 3 Connect the negative plain or black wire to the negative black wire from the speaker cable as in steps 1 and 2 above Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver amplifier 1 Connect the speakers on the left side of the listening area to the left channel of your receiver amplifier Figure 6 a Attach the positive ribbed wire to the red terminal b Attach the negative plain wire to the black terminal 2 Connect the speaker on the right side of the listening area to the right channel of your receiver or amplifier as above D Note f your Free Space 51 speakers are being connected to your receiver amplifier as a secondary set of speakers be sure to make the appropriate connections to the B channel AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Figure 6 Connecting cord to receiver Checking the connections Check the speaker connections carefully Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across terminals This could create short circuits and damage an amplifier or receiver Tighten an
10. his enables us to support research that continually gives rise to new technologies for improving sound reproduction When you purchase any product from Bose we encourage you to compare it as we do to competitive products for musical accuracy We believe that this process will enhance your appreciation of the product you select With best wishes from all of us at Bose for many years of enjoyable listening BOSE CORPORATION THE MOUNTAIN FRAMINGHAM MA 01701 9168 U S A TEL 508 879 7330 FAX 508 766 7543 WWW BOSE COM 9820001 PO ASH WY 95 8 0 00 esog 00026 HEP s E Ba i ee aCe akon ty Seat B 9 9 pg peace ist 318 C Please do not send products or other correspondence to the address below PLACE FIRST CLASS STAMP HERE BODIE PRODUCT REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT PO BOX 13247 DENVER CO 80201 3247 Bose Product Registration And Warranty Information Please complete and return immediately Register online at http www bose com register BOSE Call 1 800 444 BOSE For U S And Canadian Residents Only 200 be arpon ded om SSS ee 9 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN IMMEDIATELY Register online at http www bose com register 1 First Name initial 318C l ees i Last
11. labe attached to your product or consuit your owner s manual for the location Serial number s NETS e pup does EPE Where was product purchased 1 L Bose 1 800 number 2 i Bose Web site 3 J Bose store 4 Retail store ame Cl ense City l State 5 O Catalog 6 D Other Web site 7 J Other Do you own any other Bose products 1 Yes 2 L No Which ones 1 L1 Lifestyle system 5 Headset 2 E Wave radio Acoustic Wave system 6 Ll Other Bose speakers 3 CE Automobile sound system 7 O Other 4 O Acoustimass speakers ot Date of your birth month day year us ncluding yourself what is the total number of peopie living in your household Example 01 02 03 04 Date of birth month year of the other adults and children in your household Mee 22 Male Female Month Year 1 20 i TT Year TA Month Year 10 2 Tom ea Your gender 1 Z Male 2 11 Female Your marital status 1 O Married 2 1 Single For your primary residence do you 1 0 Own 2 D Rent 15a Please iet us know how you are enjoying your new Bose products We value your comments 15b ar your comments wer
12. nder ground check your local building code requirements or contact an electrical installer e Use the proper gauge thickness of speaker cord See Cord recommendations under Technical Information on page 9 for proper gauge or check with your authorized Bose dealer f your installation requires the cord to be buried in the ground use direct burial rated cable or run the cord through a PVC piping channel Always use moisture resistant speaker cord Place speakers and run cord before digging holes or burying cord e If you think your speaker cord may be exposed to salt water or water containing chemicals such as chlorine or fertilizers you may use a silicone caulking material as added protection for the speaker connections AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Making the connections A WARNING Before making any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the AC power mains outlet Preparing the speaker cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires Usually one is ribbed or red and the other plain or black Direct burial cable has a protective outer jacket around the wires Consider the following guidelines before cutting any cords Measure the length of cord needed to connect each speaker to your receiver amplifier e Strip the outer jacket back 2 Strip the inner insulation on both wires back 1 4 1 3 cm Figure 4 gt 2 inches 5 0 cm 1 Outer jack
13. nty card that came with your speakers Please fill out the informa tion section detach and mail it to Bose Cleaning your speakers Use a cloth dampened in mild detergent and water to remove dust or dirt from the outside of your Free Space 51 speakers Or use a hose to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water Do not use enough pressure to force water into the drivers or the acoustic ports AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Reference Protecting the speaker cord The bare ends of the speaker cord can be affected by exposure to the elements This is espe cially true of salt water or water containing chemicals such as chlorine or fertilizer You may use a silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to protect the connections It is com monly available at hardware stores If you do use caulking apply it only after the cords are connected Check the connections annually and reapply as needed Technical Information Protective features e Environmentally resistant hardware Driver complement One 4 5 11 4 cm environmental driver per speaker Color Green Dimensions e 14 36 8 cm diameter 15 38 1 cm height Weight e 12 Ib 5 4 kg each Compatibility e Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 4 to 8 ohms e 50W IEC continuous power handling compatible with receivers and amplifiers rated 10 100W Environmental capabilities Designed to withstand e Salt fog sun high humidity rain and snow e T
14. ore beginning the installation Failure to follow the instructions in this guide voids all warranties on your speakers If you are unsure of your ability to complete this process consult a professional installer AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Selecting the location for your speakers Prior to installation carefully select locations for your Free Space 51 speakers The speakers can be installed on almost any surface such as wood concrete or the ground When choosing a location please keep the following guidelines in mind Figure 2 Speaker placement for e e i Y optimal coverage by J Primary Coverage Area Select a level surface for your speakers This will prevent movement or vibration during use Place your speakers where the speaker cord cannot be tripped over pinched or pulled Do not place your speakers in an area where water tends to collect Do not bury your Free Space 51 speakers deeper than 1 2 inch 1 3 cm Figure 3a Use wood screws to fasten the speaker to a wood surface such as a deck if desired Figure 3b Figure 3 M 8 ground b deck Free Space 51 installation 1 1 3 cm Mi u D Note f you want to connect two or more speakers to an Acoustimass module or to other speakers please contact Bose Customer Service or a professional installer for assistance Choosing the speaker cord not provided A WARNING Before running speaker cord through a wall or u
15. refore can withstand nature s elements so you can be confident they will perform for years to come see Environmental capabilities page 9 Unpacking the carton Figure 1 Package contents 2 Free Space 51 speakers 4 wire nuts Required tools Optional tools Carefully unpack your Free Space 51 speakers and save all packing materials for possible future use Check that your system contains all parts identified in Figure 1 Do not attempt to use your speakers if any components are missing or appear damaged Instead notify Bose Corporation or your authorized Bose dealer immediately Note Now is a good time to record the serial numbers located on the bottom of each Free Space 51 speaker Write both numbers on your warranty card and in the space provided on page 2 of this owner s guide A WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep plastic bags out of the reach of children You need the following items to complete this installation e Speaker cord see Choosing the speaker cord on page 5 wire strippers Shovel or spade Phillips head screwdriver 2 Decide if you need a professional installer If you have any doubts about using these tools or handling or cutting cord now is a good time to contact a professional installer For customers who will install the speakers them selves please follow the instructions provided in this owner s guide CAUTION Please read this owner s guide completely bef
16. tered Check the cord connecting the receiver amplifier to the silent speaker Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver Switch the cord of the silent speaker from its original receiver terminals to the other set of terminals that the working speaker was originally attached to If the speaker now works the problem is in your receiver If the speaker does not work continue below Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the silent speaker and either set of receiver terminals If the speaker now works the problem is in the original speaker cord If the speaker does not work the problem is in the speaker One speaker sounds distorted Follow the same procedure for the problem of No sound from one speaker as outlined above Not enough bass or treble e Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver amplifier Adjust the bass and treble controls on the receiver Check the connections to make sure they are correctly in phase to and to Refer to Make the connections on page 6 Customer service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service See the list of service centers and phone numbers enclosed in the shipping carton Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct problems within the terms of your warranty Warranty period Free Space 51 speakers are covered by a limited five year transferable warranty Details of coverage are on the warra
17. ur recent Bose product purchase We know it will give you years of satisfaction For your benefit we recommend that you record your serial number s found on the product s and other purchase information on this card and keep it with your personal records along with proof of purchase If necessary this information will allow us to better serve your needs Model Name or Number Serial Number s Date Purchased Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Please refer to your Owner s Guide for the list of Warranty Service Centers Please send any correspondence regarding product information or warranty services to Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 508 879 7330 or toll free 800 444 BOSE e
18. y loose connections before you plug in the receiver amplifier Testing the connections To make sure your speakers operate correctly follow these steps 1 Center the balance control on your receiver amplifier 2 Set the stereo mono control to MONO 3 Play some passages of music containing deep bass through the speakers The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers The bass should be full and natural If not the connections may be reversed causing the speakers to play out of phase To correct the problem make sure all the cords are connected positive to positive to and negative to negative to AM268612 00 V pdf January 10 2003 Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound Make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on Check to be sure the AC power mains outlet is working Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphone jack Make sure the receiver is not set to MUTE Refer to the owner s guide that came with your receiver Check connections to both the speakers and the receiver Refer to Making the connections on page 6 Correct any connection errors If your Free Space 51 speakers are connected as a second set of speakers to your receiver amplifier check that the connections have been made to the B terminals and that the B speakers are selected to play No sound from one speaker Check that the balance control on your receiver amplifier is cen
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