Bose 701 Direct/reflecting series II Speakers- Manuals

Page 2 - Important Safety Information; These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel of your 701; C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

2 Important Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel of your 701 ® speakers: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler...

Page 3 - Bose; For your records

AM257817_00_V.pdf October 25, 2001 3 Contents Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 4 - Figure 1; Unpacking the speakers; out of the reach of children.; Attaching the speaker grilles

4 October 25, 2001 AM257817_00_V.pdf Setting Up Introduction Your 701 ® Direct/Reflecting ® speakers re-create a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for a lifelike, spacious performance. As with all Bose ® products, their design is meant to bring you high-quality concert-like sound....

Page 5 - Figure 3; Ideal speaker placement

AM257817_00_V.pdf October 25, 2001 5 Setting Up Placing the speakers The product label on the back of each speaker indicates LEFT or RIGHT. For best acoustic performance, place the left speaker on the left side as you face the front of your room and place the right speaker on the right side of your ...

Page 6 - wire or larger) is recommended for most applications. You can; Making the connections; Connecting to the receiver; power mains. Failure to do so may result in damage to your system.

6 October 25, 2001 AM257817_00_V.pdf Setting Up Choosing the speaker cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-con-ductor, 18-gauge or .82 mm 2 wire or larger) is recommended for most applications. You can find this wire at most electrical and har...

Page 7 - Setting Up; Figure 5; Wiring schematic; speaker outputs. They are labeled with an R.; Connecting the right accessory speaker to the left main speaker; Use the supplied Bose

AM257817_00_V.pdf October 25, 2001 7 Setting Up Making the connections (cont.) Figure 5 Wiring schematic Press down the terminal tab on the bottom of the left main speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 5). 1. Connect one cord to the left speaker output of your receiver or amplifier. A. Inse...

Page 8 - Connecting the LFE subwoofer input; Figure 7; Checking the connections; Figure 8

8 October 25, 2001 AM257817_00_V.pdf Setting Up Connecting the LFE subwoofer input If your receiver or amplifier has a Subwoofer or Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel output, use a single RCA male to RCA male patch cord to make the connection. Connect the “LFE/Subwoofer” input on the left main spea...

Page 9 - Setting your non-digital receiver; Bass and LFE controls; Bass control; Speaker

AM257817_00_V.pdf October 25, 2001 9 Setting Up Setting your non-digital receiver After making the connections, you may try additional surround sound modes that your receiver may have. These modes may have different names depending on the manufacturer, e.g. ACTION, MOVIE, THEATER. Select the setting...

Page 10 - If you are experiencing problems with your 701

10 October 25, 2001 AM257817_00_V.pdf Reference Information Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your 701 ® speakers: 1. Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers, amplifier, or receiver. 2. Check your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide, ...