User manual BOSE 301 V DIRECT REFLECTING SPEAKERS

[. . . ] 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 enjoyment. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use. Instead, repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. [. . . ] Here are some basic guidelines below: · Leave 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 18" (45 cm) or more 12" (30 cm) or more LEFT speaker 4-12' (1-4 m) RIGHT speaker 18" (45 cm) or more 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. 4 Setting Up 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 18 (0. 82 mm2) 16 (1. 3 mm ) 14 (2. 1 mm2) 2 Length 20 ft (6 m) 30 ft (9 m) 50 ft (15 m) Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building 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 1/2 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). Inspect both wires carefully. 5 Setting Up 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. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage. · Attach each plain wire (­) to the appropriate (­) terminal. Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver. · Attach each plain wire (­) to the appropriate (­) terminal. Follow the steps in 1 and 2 above. Figure 3 How to make terminal connections Black Red Red + -- Black -- + + -- 301® series V 201® series V Test the speakers To make sure your speakers operate correctly: 1. Set the receiver to MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on your receiver. Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off. Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker. The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers. 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 ­). [. . . ] · 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 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 warranty. Warranty period Bose 201® and 301® series V Direct/Reflecting® speakers are covered by a limited transferable warranty. [. . . ]