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01-301 OG ENGTOC.fm Page 2 Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:09 PM Contents English Where to find... Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Setting Up Before you begin 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. Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use. Check the carton contents (Figure 1).
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Setting Up Select the locations for your 201® or 301® speakers English 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 (marked 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.
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Setting Up Choose the cord English 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) 2 Length 20 ft (6 m) 16 (1.3 mm ) 30 ft (9 m) 14 (2.1 mm2) 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.
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Setting Up Make the connections English 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 system. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage. 1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker.
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways 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.
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Reference English Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • • • • • • No sound from one speaker • Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver. • Switch the 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. – If the speaker does not work, continue below.
201-301 OG ENG.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 22, 2002 1:55 PM Reference Technical information English 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.
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