The Bose® Free Space® 51 Speakers Owner’s Guide
For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom 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.
Contents Where to find... Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up 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).
Setting Up 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, concrete, or the ground. When choosing a location, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Figure 2 (3 -4 -4 (3 Speaker placement for optimal coverage ) m ) m Primary Coverage Area • Select a level surface for your speakers. This will prevent movement or vibration during use.
Setting Up Making the connections 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.
Setting Up 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.
Reference 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 “Making the connections” on page 6. Correct any connection errors.
Reference Protecting the speaker cord The bare ends of the speaker cord can be affected by exposure to the elements. This is especially true of salt water or water containing chemicals such as chlorine or fertilizer. You may use a silicone caulking material, such as RTV adhesive, to protect the connections. It is commonly 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.
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