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Bose® 201® and 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speakers Owner's Guide ®
Bose® 201® and 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speakers Owner's Guide ®
Owner's guide
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... period 8 Technical information 9 Optional accessories 9 ©2002 Bose Corporation. Setting Up 3 Before you begin 3 Unpack the carton 3 For your records 3 Select the locations for your 201® or 301® speakers 4 Choose the cord 5 Prepare the cord 5 Make the connections 6 Test the speakers 6 Using and Maintaining Your Speakers 7 Enjoying sound in a variety of this work...
... period 8 Technical information 9 Optional accessories 9 ©2002 Bose Corporation. Setting Up 3 Before you begin 3 Unpack the carton 3 For your records 3 Select the locations for your 201® or 301® speakers 4 Choose the cord 5 Prepare the cord 5 Make the connections 6 Test the speakers 6 Using and Maintaining Your Speakers 7 Enjoying sound in a variety of this work...
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... use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the carton 201® series V speakers 301® series V speakers Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska For your speakers properly, for an open, spacious performance. CAUTION: To avoid danger of each speaker. Figure 1 What comes in the... on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If either speaker appears damaged, do not use . Serial number and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you high-quality listening pleasure. They are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure...
... use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the carton 201® series V speakers 301® series V speakers Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska For your speakers properly, for an open, spacious performance. CAUTION: To avoid danger of each speaker. Figure 1 What comes in the... on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If either speaker appears damaged, do not use . Serial number and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you high-quality listening pleasure. They are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure...
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... on the right side of your 201® or 301® speakers Bose® 201 and 301 speakers are designed to any TV screens or monitors. • Keep the back of the speakers within 18 inches (45 cm) of each speaker for placement on a wall, use these brackets. CAUTION: 201 and 301 speakers are some basic guidelines below: •...
... on the right side of your 201® or 301® speakers Bose® 201 and 301 speakers are designed to any TV screens or monitors. • Keep the back of the speakers within 18 inches (45 cm) of each speaker for placement on a wall, use these brackets. CAUTION: 201 and 301 speakers are some basic guidelines below: •...
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... around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). Note: It is sometimes difficult to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) of two insulated wires. English Setting Up Choose the cord It... ± 0.5 dB Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm2) 14 (2.1 mm2) Length 20 ft (6 m) 30 ft (9 m) 50 ft (15 m) Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. Be sure to connect each wire so loose strands...
... around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). Note: It is sometimes difficult to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) of two insulated wires. English Setting Up Choose the cord It... ± 0.5 dB Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm2) 14 (2.1 mm2) Length 20 ft (6 m) 30 ft (9 m) 50 ft (15 m) Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. Be sure to connect each wire so loose strands...
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... appropriate (+) terminal. • Attach each plain wire (-) to the appropriate (-) terminal. 3. Figure 3 How to make terminal connections Red Black Black Red + - -+ + - 301® series V 201® series V Test the speakers To make sure all special effects (such as surround sound) are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to come from the AC power...
... appropriate (+) terminal. • Attach each plain wire (-) to the appropriate (-) terminal. 3. Figure 3 How to make terminal connections Red Black Black Red + - -+ + - 301® series V 201® series V Test the speakers To make sure all special effects (such as surround sound) are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to come from the AC power...
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Figure 4 301 and 201 series V speaker sound path 301® series V 201® series V Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a variety of stereo receivers and amplifiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The speaker grille panels require no special care. Also, do not use ...or allow liquids to CD's, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 4). English Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Your 201® or 301® speakers are designed to remove dust. 7 You may vacuum them an ideal choice for home theater,...
Figure 4 301 and 201 series V speaker sound path 301® series V 201® series V Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a variety of stereo receivers and amplifiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The speaker grille panels require no special care. Also, do not use ...or allow liquids to CD's, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 4). English Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Your 201® or 301® speakers are designed to remove dust. 7 You may vacuum them an ideal choice for home theater,...
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... to make every effort to "Make the connections" on page 6. Refer to -). Bose Corporation will make sure they are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Warranty period Bose 201® and 301® series V Direct/Reflecting® speakers are correctly in the speaker. Not enough bass or treble • Adjust the bass and treble controls...
... to make every effort to "Make the connections" on page 6. Refer to -). Bose Corporation will make sure they are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Warranty period Bose 201® and 301® series V Direct/Reflecting® speakers are correctly in the speaker. Not enough bass or treble • Adjust the bass and treble controls...
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.... Rated 4 - 8 ohms Enclosure Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with 201 and 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting speakers. Optional accessories Bose® FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with black or light cherry...(5 cm) tweeter. 301®: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Compatibility/impedance 201: Compatible with your authorized Bose dealer. Size/Weight 201: 8"H x 13 3⁄4"W x 8 5⁄8"D (20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm). Each speaker, unpacked: 11 lb (5 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 25.2 lb (11.4 kg). 301: 9 3⁄4"H x...
.... Rated 4 - 8 ohms Enclosure Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with 201 and 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting speakers. Optional accessories Bose® FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with black or light cherry...(5 cm) tweeter. 301®: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Compatibility/impedance 201: Compatible with your authorized Bose dealer. Size/Weight 201: 8"H x 13 3⁄4"W x 8 5⁄8"D (20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm). Each speaker, unpacked: 11 lb (5 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 25.2 lb (11.4 kg). 301: 9 3⁄4"H x...