Bose® 161TM Speakers Owner’s Guide October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.
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.
Where to find … Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ™ Placing your Bose 161 speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Unpacking Unpack the carton carefully. Save the carton and packing materials for possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged, do not operate either one. Repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Placing your Bose 161™ speakers Note: Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with most television screens.
Setup 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 –). Note: Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to each speaker.
Setup 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. Place the 161™ speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, facing each other. 3. Play some deep bass 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 connections may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of phase.
Reference 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 If 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.
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Wood wall 1/8" 1/4" 1/8" (3 mm) (6 mm) (3 mm) A #10 x 11/2 in. (#10 x 40 mm) Masonry wall #10 #10 x 11/2 in. (#10 x 40 mm) A Wallboard wall 1/2" — 9/16" 1/4" 1/2" — 9/16" (12-13 mm) (6 mm) (12-13 mm) A #10-24 x 3 in. (M5 x 75 mm) 10 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.
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