Bose 161 161 User's Manual
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1. Bose 161 Speakers 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 Loudspeaker Type designation 161 loudspeaker in accordance with EMC directive 89 336 EC and article 10 1 of the Directive is in compliance with the following norm s or document s Technical regulations EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 1 May 2001 Bose Products B V Nic Merks Nijverheidstraat 8 Vice President Bose Europe 1135 GE Edam Manufacturer s authorized The Netherlands EU representative Where to find SOUD Seren ERDE gee eee eee oA 4 UNDP re lt a ce sn E ack Mad een ee ah 4 Placing your Bose 161 Speakers cece ees 4 Choosing speaker 60 4 Preparing 560 5 Connecting speaker cord to the speakers 5 Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier 5 Testing speaker Connections 2222er es 6 Mounting your speakers on a Wall 6 REIT cat tre ic dl Uden eee ema Beer 7 Cleaning your speakers ccc ee eee 7 Troubleshooting sta Soa en cs 7 Technical ic ran 7 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing Bose 161 speakers Their advanced design and quality construction are intended to provide long term listening enjoyment in your home Your 161 speak2. eiver Connect it to the other outputs on the amplifier or receiver e Ifthe speaker plays the problem is in the original cord that was con nected to that speaker If the speaker does not play the problem is in that channel of the receiver Technical information Quality standard Syncom computer quality control Driver complement Two 2 2 5 6 3 cm wide range drivers per speaker Enclosure Tuned port molded ABS resin Dimensions 4 17 H x 10 93 W 4 98 D 10 6 cm 27 8 cm 12 6 cm Compatibility Rated 50W IEC compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10 100 watts per channel rated 4 8 ohms Wire recommendations Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of 0 5 dB Gauge Length 18 0 75 mm 30 ft 9 m maximum 16 1 5 mm 45 ft 14 m maximum 14 2 0 mm 70 ft 21 m maximum Weight 8 Ibs 3 6 kg per pair in the carton Reference MUE Better sound through researche 2004 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 257524 ENGvo AM Rev 00
3. ers are engineered to provide quality Bose Speaker performance from a simple elegant design Unique Bose technol ogies including Stereo Everywhere deliver performance usually associ ated with much larger speakers For your records Serial numbers are located on the label on the back of each 161 speaker Serialnumbers 22 222 and none an Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner s guide 2001 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Unpack the carton carefully Save the carton and packing materi als for possible later use If either speaker appears damaged do not operate either one Repack both speakers in the original car ton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately Unpacking Placing your Bose 161 speakers y Note Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with most television screens For best acoustic performance place the left channel speaker on the left side of the room and the right channel speaker on the right at least 5 feet 1 5 m apart Refer to the label on the back of each speaker Make sure the back of each speaker is parallel to the front wall For rear channel use in a home theater surround sound system put the speakers near the back of the room behind or to the sides of the listening area Attach the
4. h from the receiver to each speaker At the ends of each cord strip approximately 1 2 inch 1 3pcm of insulation from both wires Twist the bare ends of each wire so there are no loose strands Connecting speaker cord to the speakers Locate the terminals on the back of each speaker Depress the red terminal button Figure 2 insert the marked wire and release the button Depress the black terminal button insert the plain wire and release the button Figure 2 Making speaker wire connections Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier Connect the left speaker cord to the left channel speaker output of your receiver or amplifier Attach the marked wire to the red terminal and the plain wire to the black terminal In the same manner connect the right speaker cord to the right channel Speaker output CAUTION Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across termi nals This could create a short circuit that can damage an amplifier or receiver Secure any loose wires before you plug in the receiver or amplifier a Note f these speakers are used for the rear surround channels in a home theater system choose the SMALL SPEAKER setting Testing speaker connections 1 Center the balance control on your receiver or amplifier Set it for MONO if you have that option and turn it on 2 Placethe 161 speakers less than 6 inches 15 cm apart fac ing each other 3 Play some deep bass
5. passages of music The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers The bass should be full and natural If not your connec tions may be reversed causing the speakers to play out of phase To correct the problem make sure the speaker wires are con nected to and to Then repeat steps 1 3 Mounting your speakers on a wall See the back pages of this guide for a mounting template and mounting hardware information CAUTION Do not mount the brackets on surfaces that are not sturdy enough or that have hazards concealed behind them such as electrical wire or plumbing If you are unsure about installing the bracket contact a qualified professional installer CAUTION Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers The brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers only A Note For vertical mounting mount part A with the hole for screw 6 at the bottom Be sure to tighten all screws A Note For Stereo Everywhere speaker performance horizontal mounting is required 1 Hold the mounting template in position and mark holes for the mounting hardware If you plan to feed wires through the wall mark the speaker wire pilot hole also 2 Drill holes forthe chosen mounting hardware 3 Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to the rear of the speaker Figure 3 4 Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A using screw C To adjust the angle loosen
6. screw 6 slightly move the speaker up or down and retighten screw C Figure 3 S peaker bracket installation Cleaning your speakers Use a damp cloth to clean your 161 speakers Do not use harsh chemicals or household cleaners Do not apply liquids directly to the speakers If you vacuum the front grille of the speakers do so carefully Troubleshooting you experience problems with your 161 speakers the following suggestions may help If you need additional help contact your authorized Bose dealer or contact Bose directly Problem What to do Neither speaker Check the settings on your receiver or amplifier Refer to the owners plays guide that came with it for instruction on settings Bass or treble is Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver or amplifier weak Only one speaker Check the balance control on your receiver or amplifier plays e Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play Make sure the wires are in good condition and are firmly connected See page 5 One speaker still Disconnect the wires from both the speaker and the receiver or does not play amplifier Disconnect the other cord from its speaker and connect that end of the cord to the speaker that doesn t play e Ifthe speaker still doesn t play the problem is in the speaker If the speaker now plays continue checking for the source of the problem e Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier or rec
7. supplied self adhesive feet to the bottom surface of each speaker for greater stability Figure 1 you want to mount your speakers using the supplied wall brackets see Mounting your speakers on a wall on page 6 AX CAUTION Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Figure 1 Locations for attaching rubber feet to the bottom of the speakers Choosing speaker cord Be sure to use the proper gauge thickness of speaker cord Standard zip cord 2 conductor 18 gauge 0 75 mm wire found at electrical and hardware stores works for most applications If the length of speaker wire extends more than 30 feet 9 m from a receiver or amplifier refer to Wire recommendations on page 7 or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more information Ah CAUTION Before making any connections turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet the AC power mains Preparing speaker cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires The insulation around one wire is striped collared or ribbed This marked wire is always positive The plain wire is always negative These correspond to the positive red and negative black terminals on the back of each speaker receiver or amplifier Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal to to a Note Be sure to cut enough cord to reac
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