Bose B2000 User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Safety Warnings and Initial Setup

Safety warnings, initial setup instructions for the B1500 and B2000 Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers, emphasizing earth lead safety, moisture avoidance, and qualified servicing requirements. Includes recording serial numbers.

Page 3 - Instruction Manual Table of Contents

Outline of manual sections covering safety, unpacking, installation, operation, EQ cards, technical specifications, and declaration of conformity with corresponding page numbers.

Page 4 - Unpacking and Initial Inspection

Instructions for safely unpacking the BOSE Professional Stereo Power Amplifier and inspecting the device for damage prior to use.

Page 5 - Amplifier Specifications and Compatibility

Details on power ratings, protection features, compatibility with BOSE loudspeakers, and setup options utilizing EQ cards for the B1500 and B2000 amplifiers.

Page 6 - Installation Guidelines and Power Requirements

Guidelines for installing the amplifiers, mechanical mounting, thermal ventilation needs, AC power specifications, voltage compatibility, fuse requirements, and conversion to 220V operation.

Page 7 - 220V/240V Wiring and Interference

Instructions for wiring the amplifier for 220V or 240V operation, circuit board terminal labeling, magnetic leakage considerations, and R.F. interference management.

Page 8 - 3-Pin XLR Balanced Input Installation

Installation of 3-pin XLR balanced inputs, specifying pin assignments for Screen, Hot, Cold connections for Channel A and B, and troubleshooting guidance for ground loop issues.

Page 9 - Unbalanced Input Wiring

Instructions for installing and wiring the amplifier for unbalanced operation, detailing pin connections for channels A and B, including screen, hot, and cold signal connections for unbalanced sources.

Page 10 - Multi-Amplifier Linking and Bridged Mode

Procedures for linking multiple amplifiers using a 3-pin XLR Link connector, configuring bridged mono operation via the rear panel switch, and using the bridged output Speakon connector with BOSE EQ cards.

Page 11 - Speaker Output Connections

Details on speaker output connections for stereo and bridged mono operation, wiring to Neutrik Speakon connectors, channel pin assignments, cable requirements, and minimum load impedances.

Page 12 - Operational Functions and Indicators

Explanation of operational functions and indicator lights for the amplifiers, including status indicators for power, signal, limiter, fault, bridged mode, temperature control, and fan configurations.

Page 13 - Maintenance and Fault Procedures

Instructions for maintenance and fault procedures, emphasizing power disconnection before work, fuse replacement guidelines, filter cleaning schedules, and service engineer contact advice.

Page 14 - Installing BOSE EQ Cards

Process for installing and configuring BOSE EQ Cards in the amplifiers, including removing covers, inserting cards, managing jumper links for high-pass filter functionality, and board layout diagrams.

Page 15 - B2000 EQ Card Configuration

Instructions for installing and configuring BOSE B2000 EQ cards, managing bypass jumper links (J104 or J204), activating high-pass filter functions via jumpers, and HPF selection notes for BOSE series II-S cards.

Page 16 - Bridged Mono Operation Configuration

Instructions for installing and configuring Bose EQ cards specifically for bridged mono operation in the B1500 and B2000 amplifiers, including re-fitting covers after power reconnection.

Page 17 - Technical Specifications

Performance metrics for the B1500 and B2000 models, including power output, frequency response, input impedance, sensitivity, gain, THD, CMRR, fusing, noise levels, size, and weight.

Page 18 - Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity for the B1500 and B2000 Professional Power Amplifiers, stating compliance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.

Page 19 - Sales Office Contact Information

Contact details for Bose's Professional Systems Division sales offices across Europe, including addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.