Bose 201 - Manuals

5 Setting Up Choose the cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Wire recommendations Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ± 0.5 dB Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local build- ing code requirements and ...

6 Setting Up Make the connections Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 3). CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system. CAUTIO...

7 Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Your 201 ® or 301 ® speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and ampli- fiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The open, spacious performance of these speakers makes them an ideal choice for ho...

8 Reference Troubleshooting Customer service If the troubleshooting guidelines above do not solve your problem, contact your authorized Bose ® dealer to arrange for service. To obtain information or service directly from Bose, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Bose Corpo...

9 Reference Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting ® speaker technology Stereo Targeting ® tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom ® computer quality control Driver complement 201 ® : One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweeter. 301 ® : One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm...

AM183562_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 5 Setting Up Select the locations for your 201 ® speakers The following guidelines are intended to help you find the best sounding location for yournew speakers: • Listen to both speaker sound patterns shown on page 4, Figure 1. Choose the one youprefer. 1. First, ...

6 October 30, 2001 AM183562_04_V.pdf Setting Up Figure 4 Terminal connections Choose the cord Caution: Never use broken or frayed wiring. It can result in electrical shock or damage. It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker wire. Standard zip cord(2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) wo...

AM183562_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 7 Setting Up Check the connections Check that all connections are made positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative(– to –) (Figure 5). Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Thiscould damage your receiver or amplifier. Be sure th...

8 October 30, 2001 AM183562_04_V.pdf Maintaining Your 201 ® Series IV Speakers Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • Make sure the receiver or amplifier is plugged in and turned on.• Check to be sure the AC power (mains) outlet is working.• Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphon...

AM183562_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 9 Maintaining Your 201 ® Series IV Speakers Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. A mild soap may be used, butdo not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, orabrasives. Do not use ...

10 October 30, 2001 AM183562_04_V.pdf Product Information Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting ® speaker design Dual Frequency TM crossover network Stereo Targeting ® technology Syncom ® computer quality control Driver complement (per enclosure) One (1) 6 1 ⁄ 2 " (16 cm) woofer One (...