Bose 201 Speaker User Manual
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1. V Direct Reflecting speakers recreate a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open spacious performance They are designed by Bose to bring you high quality listening pleasure These speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers so be sure to read this owner s guide It will help you set up and use your speakers properly for the greatest enjoy ment Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use Check the carton contents Figure 1 If either speaker appears damaged do not use them Instead repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately Ay Note Now is a good time to record the speaker serial numbers below and on your warranty card A CAUTION To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children Figure 1 What comes in the carton 201 series V speakers 301 series V speakers For your records Serial numbers are located on the back 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 Select the locations for your 201 or 301 speakers Bose 201 and 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a stable and level table or shelf Figure 2 Place the left and right speakers marke2. 18 45 cm or more A CAUTION For the most realistic sound image make sure the left speaker is placed on the left and the right speaker is on the right side of your room as you face them Choose the cord It is important to use the proper gauge thickness of speaker cord Wire recommendations Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of 0 5 dB Gauge Length 18 0 82 mm 20 ft 6 m 16 1 3 mm 30 ft 9 m 14 2 1 mm 50 ft 15 m D Note Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor check your local build ing code requirements and safety regulations If necessary contact an electrical installer for this information Prepare the cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires The insulation around one wire is marked striped collared or ribbed At the ends of each cord strip approximately inch 12 mm of insulation from both wires Twist the bare end of each wire so loose strands will not touch across terminals Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal positive to positive and negative to negative J Note It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings Inspect both wires carefully Make the connections Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire Figure 3 CAUTION Before making any connections turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power mains outlet Not doing so may result in damage to your
3. Bose 201 and 301 Series V Direct Reflecting Speakers Owner s Guide FMT Ss English Where to find Setting Up s eter ber ENG uem Att eR EUER ER CIR et eee URN BUE es Before you Begin aseda ee eet eae Dp DPI EN eh ab ER lie Unpackthe catton sc vets ded so anew oper E n aoa RUN Nn ded MEER KI ROSE DR eae on duos For your fecords zl aeri k xao A Ru gae nike m DOR RA TUE n B Re a dee Ra ns Select the locations for your 201 or 301 speakers 0 eens Choose the Gordo sited ds fuste nv E A E RD T b ENEE Prepare the Cord su rens oe eR Rege Sr eder Gees BEA Ue DADO e ede Sas Make the connections ea a Da a E ehh nn Test the speakers 0 c ce hh hh Using and Maintaining Your Speakers 00 00 cece eee Enjoying sound in a variety of ways 1 0 ee nen Cleaning the speakers 0 0c ete Reference ous edad o a a red adele debe ae ac AUR RU A a atone Troubleshooting aen rU pose M Ros Suche REO Ra Ber Rs eee aaaea Gustotrier Service oie so aed a GS LI eV en ied hee ALES egien ee Euler e eed uud e Warranty period cuir e E AEEA A AEN YA UE NERA Ede wien eR a Re Os Technical information ub ee ee Se eee es SS E Optional accessories s 0 ee ene teen haha y co 00000000 NNN OODOAUAARWWWW 2002 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Before you begin Your 201 or 301 Series
4. ct Reflecting speakers For information or to order accessories contact your authorized Bose dealer To contact Bose directly see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers Better sound through researche 2002 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM264981 Rev 03
5. d on the back of each one on the left and right sides of your room as you face them Exactly where you put them depends on the size and style of your room and where you think they sound best Feel free to experiment to find a location that is both convenient and provides the sound you prefer D Note Because the grilles on the front of each speaker protect the drivers inside we recom mend that you do not remove them CAUTION 201 and 301 speakers are designed specifically for placement on a stationary shelf table or stand On smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly polished wood vibra tions may cause the speakers to slide So be sure to attach the self adhesive rubber feet to the bottom surface of each speaker for added stability and protection The feet go in the cor ners of the flat surface 1 back from the center of the curved front panel Do not use these speakers in a moving vehicle To mount the speakers on a wall use only the Bose WB 3 wall mounting bracket Please follow the mounting instructions that come with these brackets Improperly mounted speakers may fall causing injury and damage Here are some basic guidelines below eave at least 24 inches 60 cm from the speakers to any TV screens or monitors Keep the back of the speakers within 18 inches 45 cm of the wall behind them Figure 2 Placement guidelines 45 cm or more RIGHT 12 80 cm LEFT 4 12 speaker ONION speaker 1 4 m 9
6. e cord of the faulty speaker from its original receiver jacks to the other set of jacks the working speaker was originally attached to those jacks If the speaker now works the problem is in your receiver f the speaker does not work continue below e Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the faulty speaker and either set of receiver jacks If the speaker now works the problem was in the original speaker cord If the speaker does not work the problem is in the speaker One speaker sounds dis torted Follow the same procedure for the problem of no sound from one speaker as outlined above Not enough bass or treble 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 e Move the speakers closer to or farther from the side walls or other sound reflecting hard surfaces Do not place the speakers exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling or any other sound reflecting hard surface Customer service Warranty period If the troubleshooting guidelines above do not solve your problem contact your authorized Bose dealer to arrange for service To obtain information or service directly from Bose see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warrant
7. epeat steps 1 through 4 above to re test the speakers Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Your 201 or 301 speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and ampli fiers as either front or rear channel speakers The open spacious performance of these speakers makes them an ideal choice for home theater or for listening to CD s tapes or radio broadcasts Figure 4 Figure 4 301 and 201 series V speaker sound path 301 series V 201 series V Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings Also do not use any solvents chemicals or cleaning solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives The speaker grille panels require no special care You may vacuum them carefully to remove dust 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 Make the connec tions on page 6 Correct any connection errors No sound from one speaker Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver e Switch th
8. system CAUTION Never use broken or frayed wiring which can result in electrical shock or dam age 1 Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker e Attach each marked wire to the appropriate terminal e Attach each plain wire to the appropriate terminal 2 Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver e Attach each marked wire to the appropriate terminal e Attach each plain wire to the appropriate terminal 3 Connect the second cord to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT Follow the steps in 1 and 2 above Figure 3 How to make terminal con Red nections Black BS Ta sb 1 301 series V 201 series V Test the speakers To make sure your speakers operate correctly 1 Turn on your receiver Set the receiver to MONO monophonic if that is an option on your receiver 2 Make sure that all special effects such as surround sound are turned off 3 Setthe balance control to normal center position 4 Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers The bass should be full and natural If it is not one of the connections may be reversed causing the speakers to play out of phase refer to Make the connections above To correct the problem make sure all the wires are connected positive to positive to and negative to negative to Then r
9. y Bose 201 and 301 series V Direct Reflecting speakers are covered by a limited transferable warranty Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers Please fill out the information section on your card detach and mail to Bose Reference Technical information Features Direct Reflecting speaker technology Stereo Targeting tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom computer quality control Driver complement 201 One 6 5 inch 16 5 cm woofer One 2 inch 5 cm tweeter 301 One 8 inch 20 cm woofer Two 2 inch 5 cm high sensitivity tweeters Compatibility impedance 201 Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel Rated 4 8 ohms 301 Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 150 watts per channel Rated 4 8 ohms Enclosure Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with black or light cherry finish Size Weight 201 8 H x 13 W x 8 D 20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm Each speaker unpacked 11 Ib 5 kg Speaker pair in shipping carton 25 2 Ib 11 4 kg 301 9 H x 14 W x 9 D 25 cm x 36 cm x 25 cm Each speaker unpacked 12 5 Ib 5 7 kg Speaker pair in shipping carton 28 7 Ib 13 kg Optional accessories Figure 5 A Bose FS 01 speaker stand B WB 3 wall mounting brackets Bose FS 01 speaker stands and WB 3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with 201 and 301 Series V Dire
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