L1 Compact Covers_320042_00.fm Page 1 Thursday, December 11, 2008 4:19 PM L1® Compact Portable Line Array System Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation ©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM317638 Rev.00 www.Bose.
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CajunOG.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
Cajun_SafetyInstructions.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 2:40 PM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 15.
CajunOG.book Page ii Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CajunOG.book Page 1 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Bose® L1® Compact Portable Line Array System. Whether you are a musician amplifying your instruments, a mobile DJ entertaining an audience, or the host of your own special event, this system will provide quality sound for audiences of approximately 100 people.
CajunOG.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English INTRODUCTION Product overview The L1® Compact Portable Line Array System is shipped in two cartons. Carefully unpack the cartons and check that you have all the items listed on this page. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
CajunOG.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 SYSTEM SETUP System configurations You can set up the versatile L1® Compact system in two unique positions. The examples below will help you quickly identify the position that can work best for you.
CajunOG.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English SYSTEM SETUP Setting up the system Before making any connections, you should set the L1® Compact Portable Line Array System up either in the collapsed position (the system is shipped in the collapsed position) or the extended position.
CajunOG.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 SYSTEM SETUP Extending the Loudspeaker Array Once you have set the system in place: 1. Slide the Loudspeaker Array up and out of the Power Stand and temporarily lay it aside. Note: The two L1® Compact Extensions are identical to each other. Either one can be used on the top or bottom, but if one extension is used, both must be used. 2.
Cajun_AppOperation.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 3:05 PM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English OPERATING INFORMATION Connections and controls The power stand control panel provides all the necessary connectors, controls, and indicators for operation. 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 10 11 12 Channel 1 (Microphone input) Channel 2 (Utility channel – multiple input) The channel 1 input is for use only with a microphone.
Cajun_AppOperation.fm Page 7 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:18 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 OPERATING INFORMATION ¼-inch output RCA output Rear panel outputs ¼-inch output – Mono analog output that accepts either ¼ inch TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables. Can be used to link multiple L1® Compact systems together by connecting the ¼-inch output from one L1® Compact system to the ¼-inch input (Channel 2) on a second L1® Compact system.
Cajun_AppOperation.fm Page 8 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:18 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English OPERATING INFORMATION Setting the Channel 1 (microphone) controls Channel 1 is only intended for use with a dynamic handheld microphone. Do not connect any other sources to this input. 1. Before using the microphone, adjust the Channel 1 Volume control fully counterclockwise. 2. While speaking into the microphone, adjust the Volume control to the desired level.
CajunOG.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 OPERATING INFORMATION Applying the acoustic guitar ToneMatch® preset You can access the ToneMatch® preset by plugging into the ¼-inch input on Channel 2 and moving the ToneMatch® switch to the position. The ToneMatch® preset is designed specifically for use with an acoustic guitar. Note: The ToneMatch® preset switch only affects the ¼-inch input.
CajunOG.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English OPERATING INFORMATION Presentations Connect the audio output from your laptop computer and deliver multimedia presentations. Within auditoriums, the setup could include two L1® Compact systems, several microphones, and a small mixer.
CajunOG.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 OPERATING INFORMATION Solo musical performances The multiple inputs on the L1® Compact system allow a soloist to connect a vocal microphone, musical instrument, and backing tracks. DJ events DJs use multiple input sources (CD player, MP3 player, etc.) plugged into a mixer. In this scenario, two mixer outputs are fed into two L1® Compact systems for stereo sound.
CajunOG.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English OPERATING INFORMATION Advanced setup using the T1 ToneMatch® audio engine For more demanding performances, a musician can add the optional T1 ToneMatch® audio engine to his or her setup. The T1 offers expanded inputs and outputs, access to quality effects, dynamics processing, and our most advanced tone-shaping library.
CajunOG.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:13 AM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 OPERATING INFORMATION Multiple musicians In this scenario, a keyboard-guitar duo sings and plays through a single T1 ToneMatch® audio engine and an L1® Compact system. Mixed setup A more elaborate multiple musician setup could be as shown below. This scenario employs two L1® Compact systems and a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine.
Cajun_Care+Maint.fm Page 14 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:08 PM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for your product Cleaning • Clean the product enclosures using only a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not use any sprays near the product or allow liquids to spill into any openings. • If necessary, you may carefully vacuum the grille of the L1® Compact Power Stand.
Cajun_Care+Maint.fm Page 15 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:08 PM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Bose® Community Message Board To interact with other L1® product owners and for tips on getting the most out of your L1® Compact Portable Line Array System, please visit the Bose® Musicians Community Message Board at: http://Bose.infopop.cc/eve.
Cajun_Care+Maint.fm Page 16 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:08 PM TAB TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 3, 10 TAB 2, 9, 16 English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Limited Warranty and Registration Your L1® Compact Portable Line Array System is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
Cajun_Care+Maint.fm Page 17 Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:08 PM English TAB TAB TAB 4, 11 TAB 5, 12 TAB 2, 9, 16 TAB 1, 8, 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Technical Information Mechanical Part Dimensions Weight L1® Compact Power Stand with Loudspeaker Array 16½" H x 13¼" W x 16¾" D (41.8 cm x 33.9 cm x 42.6 cm) 24.6 lbs. (11.2 kg) L1® Compact Loudspeaker Array 16" H x 2¾" W x 2¾" D (40.8 cm x 7 cm x 7.1 cm) 3.0 lbs. (1.35 kg) L1® Compact Extensions (2) 32½" H x 2¾" W x 2¾" D (83 cm x 7 cm x 7.
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