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The Bose® 251TM Environmental Speakers OwOOwner Owner's Guide October 30, 2001 AM250811_04_V.pdf ltkje
The Bose® 251TM Environmental Speakers OwOOwner Owner's Guide October 30, 2001 AM250811_04_V.pdf ltkje
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...Merks Vice President Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 October 30, 2001 AM250811_04_V.pdf DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker... Type designation: 251TM Environmental Speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of each 251TM environmental speaker. For your sales slip and warranty card together with the following norm(s) ...
...Merks Vice President Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 October 30, 2001 AM250811_04_V.pdf DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the offerer: Bose® Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker... Type designation: 251TM Environmental Speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of each 251TM environmental speaker. For your sales slip and warranty card together with the following norm(s) ...
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... the carton 4 Tools required ...4 Selecting the location for your speakers 12 Protecting the speaker wire 12 Product Information Technical information 13 Bose® Corporation inside back cover AM250811_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3 Contents Where to the brackets 8 Making the connections 9 Maintaining Your 251TM Speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Warranty period ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning your...
... the carton 4 Tools required ...4 Selecting the location for your speakers 12 Protecting the speaker wire 12 Product Information Technical information 13 Bose® Corporation inside back cover AM250811_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3 Contents Where to the brackets 8 Making the connections 9 Maintaining Your 251TM Speakers Troubleshooting ...12 Warranty period ...12 Customer service ...12 Cleaning your...
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...carton Carefully unpack your system contains the parts identified in this installation: • Speaker wire (see "Wire recommendations" on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Figure 1 Packaging contents: • Two 251 speakers • Two mounting brackets • Mounting hardware (8 screws and 8 plastic ...all packing materials for possible future use a 1⁄8 inch diameter (3,0 mm) bit. Check that of children. Instead, notify Bose Corporation or your speakers. Thank you begin... A 3⁄32 inch diameter (2,5 mm) bit is preferred, or you can be used. •...
...carton Carefully unpack your system contains the parts identified in this installation: • Speaker wire (see "Wire recommendations" on your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Figure 1 Packaging contents: • Two 251 speakers • Two mounting brackets • Mounting hardware (8 screws and 8 plastic ...all packing materials for possible future use a 1⁄8 inch diameter (3,0 mm) bit. Check that of children. Instead, notify Bose Corporation or your speakers. Thank you begin... A 3⁄32 inch diameter (2,5 mm) bit is preferred, or you can be used. •...
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... wire gauge you need , refer to the "Wire recommendations" on the same wall, facing the listening area. Keep them , such as your "wall.") The 251TM speakers should be placed at least 9 inches (23 cm) from any video screen or monitor. Setting Up Selecting the location for use in areas where it... using an existing wall, consider the length of your listening area as plumbing or electrical wire. Make sure they cannot fall and cause injuries. • Bose® 251 speakers are not sturdy enough, or that the speaker wire not be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.
... wire gauge you need , refer to the "Wire recommendations" on the same wall, facing the listening area. Keep them , such as your "wall.") The 251TM speakers should be placed at least 9 inches (23 cm) from any video screen or monitor. Setting Up Selecting the location for use in areas where it... using an existing wall, consider the length of your listening area as plumbing or electrical wire. Make sure they cannot fall and cause injuries. • Bose® 251 speakers are not sturdy enough, or that the speaker wire not be tripped over, pinched, or pulled.
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...requirements, or contact an electrical installer before using a 1⁄4 inch (6,0 mm) drill bit (Figure 5). Installing the mounting brackets The 251TM speakers should be mounted onto the exterior of a house Figure 5 Drilling four holes on page 11. Refer to "Attaching the rubber feet" on... drill four starter holes using the supplied brackets. If you decide to run the speaker wire through a wall or underground, check your authorized Bose® dealer. Figure 3 illustrates how the mounted speaker will be sure to position your receiver or amplifier and unplug it is complete....
...requirements, or contact an electrical installer before using a 1⁄4 inch (6,0 mm) drill bit (Figure 5). Installing the mounting brackets The 251TM speakers should be mounted onto the exterior of a house Figure 5 Drilling four holes on page 11. Refer to "Attaching the rubber feet" on... drill four starter holes using the supplied brackets. If you decide to run the speaker wire through a wall or underground, check your authorized Bose® dealer. Figure 3 illustrates how the mounted speaker will be sure to position your receiver or amplifier and unplug it is complete....
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... onto wood, install the supplied screws using a 3⁄32 inch (2,5 mm) drill bit (Figure 9). Figure 7 illustrates how the mounted speaker will look once the installation is complete. Figures 6A and 6B Installing the hardware A. To begin, mark four holes to indicate where you ...(6.35 mm) 1 1⁄2 inch (2.25 mm) Figure 7 251 environmental speaker mounted onto a deck railing or t Installing the brackets onto a deck railing or table The 251TM speakers should be mounted in a vertical position to install the speaker bracket (Figure 8). Figure 8 Marking four holes on a deck railing or table...
... onto wood, install the supplied screws using a 3⁄32 inch (2,5 mm) drill bit (Figure 9). Figure 7 illustrates how the mounted speaker will look once the installation is complete. Figures 6A and 6B Installing the hardware A. To begin, mark four holes to indicate where you ...(6.35 mm) 1 1⁄2 inch (2.25 mm) Figure 7 251 environmental speaker mounted onto a deck railing or t Installing the brackets onto a deck railing or table The 251TM speakers should be mounted in a vertical position to install the speaker bracket (Figure 8). Figure 8 Marking four holes on a deck railing or table...
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...installed, carefully follow these steps to attach the speakers to do this. Finally, temporarily tighten the speaker in a position that will allow you will need to turn each side of the speakers. Be sure to rotate the Bose logo. Attaching the speakers to the brackets Once the brackets are mounting... your 251TM speakers on how to the brackets. Refer to "Rotating the Bose logo" on page 11 for instructions on a deck...
...installed, carefully follow these steps to attach the speakers to do this. Finally, temporarily tighten the speaker in a position that will allow you will need to turn each side of the speakers. Be sure to rotate the Bose logo. Attaching the speakers to the brackets Once the brackets are mounting... your 251TM speakers on how to the brackets. Refer to "Rotating the Bose logo" on page 11 for instructions on a deck...
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...sure to connect each wire so there are no loose strands. Then insert the plain wire into the red (+) terminal. Temporarily tighten the speakers to secure the wires. See Figures 16A and 16B on the back of two insulated wires. This marked wire is negative (-). Exterior ...around one wire is striped, collared, or ribbed. This reveals a small opening through each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of your speaker, unscrew the hex knobs on the terminal posts. Using the wire guides, insert the marked wire into the black (-) terminal. Figures 15 Unscrewing the ...
...sure to connect each wire so there are no loose strands. Then insert the plain wire into the red (+) terminal. Temporarily tighten the speakers to secure the wires. See Figures 16A and 16B on the back of two insulated wires. This marked wire is negative (-). Exterior ...around one wire is striped, collared, or ribbed. This reveals a small opening through each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of your speaker, unscrew the hex knobs on the terminal posts. Using the wire guides, insert the marked wire into the black (-) terminal. Figures 15 Unscrewing the ...
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... of the listening area to negative (- to the receiver or amplifier 1. Deck railing or table Figure 17 Connecting the speaker wire Connecting the speaker wire to -). Make sure no loose strands of your receiver or amplifier, following the same procedure above (Figure 17...full and natural. Exterior of phase. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier. Checking the connections Check the speaker connections carefully. The sound should be sure to make the appropriate connections to normal (centered). 2. Then repeat steps 1 and 2 to ...
... of the listening area to negative (- to the receiver or amplifier 1. Deck railing or table Figure 17 Connecting the speaker wire Connecting the speaker wire to -). Make sure no loose strands of your receiver or amplifier, following the same procedure above (Figure 17...full and natural. Exterior of phase. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier. Checking the connections Check the speaker connections carefully. The sound should be sure to make the appropriate connections to normal (centered). 2. Then repeat steps 1 and 2 to ...
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... its final position (Figures 18A and 18B). Using your speakers. B. AM250811_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 11 Installing Your 251TM Speakers Making the connections (cont.) Putting the speakers in the vertical position. Figure 20 Rotating the Bose logo Rotating the Bose logo Mounting the speakers on a deck railing or table will require you can place them on...
... its final position (Figures 18A and 18B). Using your speakers. B. AM250811_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 11 Installing Your 251TM Speakers Making the connections (cont.) Putting the speakers in the vertical position. Figure 20 Rotating the Bose logo Rotating the Bose logo Mounting the speakers on a deck railing or table will require you can place them on...
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... the connections. Refer to the owner's guide that the "B" speakers are selected to play . Or, contact Bose customer service. Customer service For additional help in the speaker. • If trouble persists, contact your authorized Bose® dealer, who will arrange for a list of coverage ... the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Reconnect your receiver or amplifier. Maintaining Your 251TM Speakers Troubleshooting Problem Neither speaker plays The bass or treble is weak Only one speaker plays Only one speaker still plays What to do use caulking, ...
... the connections. Refer to the owner's guide that the "B" speakers are selected to play . Or, contact Bose customer service. Customer service For additional help in the speaker. • If trouble persists, contact your authorized Bose® dealer, who will arrange for a list of coverage ... the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Reconnect your receiver or amplifier. Maintaining Your 251TM Speakers Troubleshooting Problem Neither speaker plays The bass or treble is weak Only one speaker plays Only one speaker still plays What to do use caulking, ...
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... • Nickel-plated brass connection terminals • Syncom® computer quality control Driver complement • Two (2) 21⁄2" environmental TwiddlerTM drivers per speaker • One (1) 51⁄4" environmental woofer per speaker Enclosure • Dual-port molded polypropylene composite • Black or white Dimensions • 131⁄2" H x 53⁄4" W x 8" D (34.29 cm x 14...
... • Nickel-plated brass connection terminals • Syncom® computer quality control Driver complement • Two (2) 21⁄2" environmental TwiddlerTM drivers per speaker • One (1) 51⁄4" environmental woofer per speaker Enclosure • Dual-port molded polypropylene composite • Black or white Dimensions • 131⁄2" H x 53⁄4" W x 8" D (34.29 cm x 14...