Bose Speakers User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Declaration of conformity

2 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.pdf Declaration of conformity We, the offerer, Bose Corporation, The MountainFramingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product, Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker Type designation: 161 ™ loudspeaker in accordance with EMC directive 89/33...

Page 3 - Where to find ...; Placing your Bose 161; Before you begin; ated with much larger speakers.; For your records

AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 3 Where to find … Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent; Choosing speaker cord; Before making any connections, turn off your receiver

4 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.pdf Setup Unpacking Unpack the carton carefully. Save the carton and packing materi-als for possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged, do not operate either one. Repack both speakers in the original car-ton and notify your authorized Bose ® dealer immedia...

Page 5 - Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to; Connecting speaker cord to the speakers; Figure 2; Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier; Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across termi-

AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 5 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 n...

Page 6 - Play some deep bass passages of music.; Mounting your speakers on a wall; Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware.

6 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.pdf 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, fac- ing each other. 3. Play some deep bass pass...

Page 7 - Wire recommendations:; Gauge

AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 7 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 yo...

Page 8 - Reference

Page 9 - Drilling template

AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 9 A B C 2 23 / 64 " (60 mm) 1 / 4 " (6 mm) 9 / 16 " (13 mm) 1 / 4 " (6 mm) 1 / 8 " (3 mm) 1 3 / 16 " (30 mm) Drilling template Optional speaker cord pilot hole