Bose FreeSpace 51
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1. The Bose Free Space 51 Speakers Owner s Guide Brugervejledning Bedienungsanleitung Gu a del usuario Notice d utilisation Manuale di istruzioni GebruiksaanwiJzing Bruksanvisningen For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of each speaker Serial number lt o RR Dealername ioo ees etui t se se fL E iE Et e eT e E e E EE Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner s guide 2008 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Where to find SSE Ooi asa AN Berore YOU Dg cus eo dob soos bed mate ee a eo raid xe Stn iride ee WiADACKING ME Cato cio supone OR On se e Rae OR AE RC EUN a deae ae DC A OU e de reds REQUIFEOTOOIS sidra E DEI EA A pue kei ee cede A OPINAIS aca aC eee Decide if you need a professional installer llle I RI Selecting the location for your speakers seeee m ee Choosing the speaker cord not provided ansaa aana ee m II Making Hie connectors 3 3 59 3 9 0 Ice OE UE EOD OCA SEC E EUR eee ee Y do eS Prepanng tne SDeaKS r COM i eka d acie Sox eei C bod dr e COR ee hoe o LU Ke Ric e NO Connecting the speaker cord to the speakers llllll eee Connecting the speaker cord to the receiver amplifier lese CHECKING the CONNECCHONS a esas ur cde eed diced2. aC Y ice eet ae NER ee LAUS pda Testing the Cone HOLDS ds 2 ae er ae ie dee Seg RO Duos ai eod bea s REIED E dU sd ee quita pa D dI e IE ane RL eae qu vsu a EN TEOUDIGSPOOEID Gr ara 6 ODIO Ron i ob ER Do ae e a RO aa efi tara oec om Customer SerVICQ cu tia theca toto eae Bee vie bob ARA pa PT aeg cuc de Warrant penod 25359 823 A dee rare e nb qaos i aod db Ws dp qi de ac Ede Bose do era Cleaning your Speakers darem er goles dae Epor RT ed dioe dta Eo E e e nis Protecting the speaker COM isa ean ore RC de Pede GU EUR Be GR d Cm dee n o SOR TECNICAL OMAN eds ad O opaca dde muro vest Dads OO o 09 09 oN N dd O O O UN UN Es Es Es HHH 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 therefore 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 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
3. positive to positive to and negative to negative to Troubleshooting No sound Make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on e Check to be sure the AC power mains outlet is working e 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 e Check connections to both the speakers and the receiver Refer to Making the connections on page 6 Correct any connection errors e f 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 e Check that the balance control on your receiver amplifier is centered e Check the cord connecting the receiver amplifier to the silent speaker e 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
4. 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 e Adjust the bass and treble controls on the receiver e 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 warranty 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 Oruse a hose to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water Do not use enough pressure to force water into the drivers or the acoustic ports 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 adhe
5. 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 Connectthe 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 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 any 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
6. digging holes or burying cord e f 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 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 3 cm Figure 4 m 2 inches 5 0 cm o 1 Figure 4 Stripping the wires a e a e E Outer jacket a La 1 2 inch 1 3 cm 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 Connectthe negative plain or black wire to the negative black wire from the speaker cable as in steps 1
7. 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 7o avoid danger of suffocation keep plastic bags out of the reach of children Figure 1 Package contents e 2 Free Space 51 Speakers 4 wire nuts Required tools You need the following items to complete this installation e Speaker cord see Choosing the speaker cord on page 5 Wire strippers Optional tools e Shovel or spade e 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 before 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 CAUTION 7his product must be installed in compliance with the applicable requirements of the National Electric Code NEC 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 concre
8. sive 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 e One 4 5 11 4 cm environmental driver per speaker Color e Green Dimensions e 14 36 8 cm diameter 15 38 1 cm height Weight e 12 lb 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 Temperature extremes 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C 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 268612 MUE Better sound through researcho 2008 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM268612 Rev 01
9. te or the ground When choosing a location please keep the following guidelines in mind Figure 2 Speaker placement for a Es i z optimal coverage 2 D Primary Coverage Area e Selecta level surface for your speakers This will prevent movement or vibration during use e Place your speakers where the speaker cord cannot be tripped over pinched or pulled e Do not place your speakers in an area where water tends to collect e Do not bury your Free Space 51 speakers deeper than 7 1 4 inches 18 4 cm Figure 3a Place 2 4 inches 5 10 cm of crushed rock or gravel at the base of the hole to allow for water drainage e Do not block the drainage opening on the bottom of the speaker Use wood screws to fasten the speaker to a wood surface such as a deck if desired Figure 3b Free Space 51 installation a ground 1 2 T LL Choosing the speaker cord not provided WARNING Before running speaker cord through a wall or under ground check your local building code requirements or contact an electrical installer 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 e 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
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