Boston Acoustics Bravo 20
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1. bostonacoustics com 2011 Boston Acoustics Inc Boston Boston Acoustics B A ellipse symbol VR BassTrac and MagnaGuard are registered of Boston Acoustics Inc Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Specifications are subject to change without notice 142 004081 02. the speaker NOTE the Bravo 20 is not securely attached to its bracket unless the screws are used 6 7 Rear Stand Installation Instructions the Boston Bravo 20 can be used horizontally on an untilted flat surface such as a table shelf or the top of a rear projection tV using the included rear bracket stand first mount the speaker to the bracket see above next place the speaker in the location that you intend to use it in ie correct grille logo and tweeter woofer orientation Hold the stand in an upright position as indicated note that the stand angles away from the bracket line up the stand with the lower slot in the bracket so that the 2 middle fingers are on either side of the web that bisects the slot slightly angle the stand away from the bracket and push the stand fingers up into the slot so that the 4 in ner fingers are placed inside the slot and the 2 outer thumbs are placed outside the slot gently push the stand up into the bracket slot until the fingers and thumbs snap into place attach the rubber feet to the stand and cabinet detailed on page 4 4 inner fngers 2 outer thumbs web in slot Push stand into bracket slot until fingers and thumbs click into place Stick a rubber foot to both pads on the stand and to both lower corners of the cabinet do not apply to grille Mounting Possibilities of the Bravo 20 We designed the Bravo 20 to be mounte
3. 1 Owner s Manual Bravo 20 HigH performance multi purpose speaker 2 3 speaker terminal amplifer or receiver Introduction thank you for choosing Boston acoustics the Boston Bravo 20 is a multi purpose high performance compact loudspeaker the Bravo 20 which uses Boston s patented one inch aluminum dome Vr tweeter with amD and a 41 2 inch woofer can be combined with its supplied mounting bracket or rear stand to be mounted or placed virtually anywhere in any room How to Connect Your Speakers correctly wiring your speakers is important for achieving the best sound quality Wiring should take just a few minutes but it s important to do it carefully since incorrect wiring such as reversed connections can result in a poor soundstage and poor bass We recommend 18 gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet 4 5m and 16 gauge wire or thicker for longer runs separate the first few inches of the wire conductors strip off 1 2 inch 12mm of insulation from the ends of each speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands WARNING to prevent electrical shock hazard always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to the speaker IMPORTANT typically one side of the wire is smooth connect this side to the black connection the other side has a rib or stripe connect this to the red connection Using the spring terminal posts the spring terminal posts per
4. at 45 both corner fillers must be used and the bracket must be removed for untilted horizontal placement the rear stand must be used with the mounting bracket attached see mount the speaker to the Bracket and the rear stand installation instructions found on page 6 for vertical applications mount the four supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the speaker attach two of the supplied self adhesive rubber feet so that its edge contacts the back edge of the cabinet apply two more self adhesive rubber feet to the recesses at the front of the cabinet fller cap removed self adhesive rubber feet applied bracket removed Vertical Placement corner fllers facing in bracket removed Horizontal Placement Angled Up 4 5 angle corner mounting holes 4 2 per side single gang electrical box mounting holes speaker to bracket mounting holes 2 1 per side single gang electric outlet opening speaker cable run holes 2 on top and bottom fat mounting holes 4 2 per side Mounting the Bravo 20 Identify the Bracket in its packing material the Bravo 20 s mounting bracket is fitted into the back of the speaker remove the tape that is temporarily holding the bracket to the speaker and then pull the bracket away from the back of the speaker Determine how the Bravo 20 is to be mounted to the wall or ceiling it can be mounted either horizontally or vertically either on an open section of wall or wher
5. d or placed in a wide variety of configurations shown below are seven of the most common possibilities for you to consider Rotating the Logo for Horizontal Mounting or Placement the logo plate on the Bravo 20 s grille can be rotated 90 in either direction to enhance the speaker s appearance when mounting or placing it in a horizontal position to rotate the logo remove the grille and turn it over locate the logo s spring loaded post protruding through the bottom inside portion of the grille place your thumb against the post and press firmly until the logo pops forward rotate the logo to the desired position and release pressure on the post allowing it to snap back into the seated position Listening Levels and Power Handling the listed power recommendations in the specifications section assume you will operate your system in a way that will not produce distortion even these rugged speakers can be damaged by a modest amplifier if it produces distortion if you hear a harsh gritty noise turn down the volume prolonged or repeated operation of your speaker with a distorted signal from the amplifier can cause damage that is not covered by the warranty Limited Warranty Boston acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our passive loudspeakers that they will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the ins
6. e two or three room surfaces meet refer to the illustration here to determine what screw holes on the Bravo 20 bracket should be used for your application NOTE the large rectangular hole in the middle of the bracket will fit a single gang electrical outlet to route the speaker wire through a conduit Mount the Bracket to the Wall Decide where to mount bracket IMPORTANT See Ceiling Clearance on page 6 Determine what mounting holes in the bracket will be used mark the holes on the wall or ceiling using bracket as a template Drill the holes using the appropriate drill bit size to accommodate the mounting hardware that you plan to use ie 1 2 inch diameter to clear the toggle bolts for hollow surfaces or small enough to allow self tapping screws in a solid surface mount the bracket flat or into a corner as shown below We recommend the use of four fasteners wherever possible consult a knowledgeable installer regarding the proper hardware to use on your wall strip the speaker wires ends and feed the speaker wire through the appropriate bracket opening connect the wire to the speaker s terminals taking care to maintain speaker polarity see How to connect Your speakers on page 2 Both the Bravo 20 and its bracket are symmetrical so the speaker can be mounted with either its woofer or tweeter on top in general bass performance will be enhanced with the woofer as close to as many room surfaces as possible
7. mit easy connection to banana plugs spade lugs and bare wire push the the top of the terminal down by approximately 1 4 inch exposing the hole insert the wire in the hole and release the terminal Connecting the Boston Bravo to Your Amplifier or Receiver 1 connect the speaker terminals to the amplifier speaker outputs 2 make sure the speaker cable is correctly routed through the mounting bracket see mounting options 3 When making all connections be sure to connect to red and to black 4 if using the Bravo 20 with a subwoofer set the receiver s bass management to small in the speaker setup menu this will divert very low frequencies away from the center channel to the main speakers and or subwoofer Specifications Frequency Range 3dB 80Hz to 20kHz Recommended Amplifier Power 15 125 watts Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 85dB SPL 2 8v at 1m 89dB Woofer 41 2 115mm copolymer Tweeter 1 25mm Vr aluminum dome with amD Crossover Frequency 2500Hz Dimensions H x W x D with corner fillers 141 4 x 61 2 x 51 4 362 x 166 x 134mm without corner fillers 141 4 x 61 2 x 41 4 362 x 166 x 108mm Weight 5 lbs 2 25kg Finish White or black textured aBs with matching metal grille Using the Bravo 20 on a Flat Surface the Bravo 20 can be used on a flat surface such as a table shelf or the floor for horizontal placement that angles up
8. tructions supplied to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service excluded from this warranty is dam age that results from abuse misuse improper installation accidents shipping or repairs modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston acoustics service representative this warranty is limited to the Boston acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment this warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation this warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state All Other Countries Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product or contact your local distributor For more information please visit bostonacoustics com support United States first contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if that is not possible send an email to support bostona com or write to Boston acoustics inc 100 corporate Drive mahwah nJ 07490 usa Canada first contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if that is not possible send an email to support dmcanada ca or write to D amp m canada 5 505 apple creek Blvd markham on l3r 5B1 If Service Seems Necessary 8 300 Jubilee Drive peabody ma 01960 usa www
9. use up to 16 AWG speaker wire feed wire through top or bottom opening Flat Mount Example Corner Mount Example Corner Fillers if the Bravo 20 is being mounted in a corner then one or both of the supplied corner fillers may be inserted into the slots on the back of the speaker these accessories will enhance the appearance of the installation by making it appear that the back of Bravo 20 extends into the corner NOTE up to 16 gauge speaker wire will fit between the fillers and the corner corner fller 2 Ceiling Clearance if the Bravo 20 is to be mounted so that the top or the side of the speaker will meet a flush surface either a wall horizontally or the ceiling vertically then measure the exact distance as shown here from that surface to the top or side of the bracket ceiling or wall 5 8 inches 16mm ceiling 33 8 inches 86mm Mount the Speaker to the Bracket remove the speaker s grille by grasping the back of the cabinet in one hand while gently pulling the grille away with the other hand align the openings in the back of the speaker with the two posts protruding from the bracket as shown below gently remove any slack in the speaker wire as you push the speaker firmly onto the bracket attach the speaker to the bracket by inserting the supplied screws through the holes in the front of the speaker and into the bracket as shown below do not over tighten the screws replace the grille on
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