Page 2 - Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity We, the offerer, Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA C € acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product. Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker Type designation: 161“ loudspeaker in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the Dir...
Page 4 - Note: Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent; Choosing speaker cord; CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver
f 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 immediately. Placing your Bose 161 ^ speakers J...
Page 5 - the back of each speaker, receiver, or amplifier. Be sure to connect; Note: Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to; insulation from both wires. Twist the bare ends of each wire so; Connecting speaker cord to the speakers; Locate the terminals on the back of each speaker. Depress the red; Preparing speaker cord; Figure 2; Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or ampiifier; CAUTION: Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across termi
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 negative (black) terminals on the back of each speaker, receiver, o...
Page 6 - See the back pages of this guide for a mounting template and
Testing speaker connections 1 . 2 . 3. Center the balance control on your receiver or amplifier. Set it for MONO, if you have that option, and turn it on. Place the 161 ™ speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, facing each other. Play some deep bass passages of music. The sound should seem to co...
Page 7 - Cleaning your speakers; front grille of the speakers, do so carefully.; Troubleshooting; Problem; Technical information; Syncom® computer quality control; Wire recommendations:; Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of; Gauge
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 you experience problems with your 161 speakers, th...
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Limited Warranty Bose® Product Please Keep This Warranty Information Card With Your Owner’s Guide. What is covered: All parts defective in material and workmanship This limited warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, accident, excess moist...
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