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... 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: 161™ loudspeaker in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN...
... 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: 161™ loudspeaker in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN...
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... work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Where to your receiver or amplifier 5 Testing speaker connections 6 Mounting your speakers on the back of this owner's guide. ©2001 Bose Corporation. Serial numbers and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin Thank you for purchasing Bose 161 speakers. Before you keep your Bose 161™ speakers 4 Choosing speaker cord 4 Preparing speaker cord 5 Connecting speaker cord...
... work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Where to your receiver or amplifier 5 Testing speaker connections 6 Mounting your speakers on the back of this owner's guide. ©2001 Bose Corporation. Serial numbers and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you begin Thank you for purchasing Bose 161 speakers. Before you keep your Bose 161™ speakers 4 Choosing speaker cord 4 Preparing speaker cord 5 Connecting speaker cord...
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Placing your Bose 161™ speakers Note: Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to mount your speakers using the supplied wall brackets, see "Mounting your authorized Bose dealer for more than 30 feet (9 m) from the outlet (the AC power mains). 4 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.pdf Repack both speakers in a home theater surround sound system, put the speakers near any connections, turn off your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. If you want to prevent...
Placing your Bose 161™ speakers Note: Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to mount your speakers using the supplied wall brackets, see "Mounting your authorized Bose dealer for more than 30 feet (9 m) from the outlet (the AC power mains). 4 October 26, 2001 AM257524_01_V.pdf Repack both speakers in a home theater surround sound system, put the speakers near any connections, turn off your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. If you want to prevent...
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... or receiver. Secure any loose wires before you plug in a home theater system, choose the "SMALL SPEAKER" setting. These correspond to the right channel speaker output. In the same manner, connect the right speaker cord to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier. Setup Preparing speaker cord Speaker cord consists of insulation from the receiver to +, - The insulation around one wire is...
... or receiver. Secure any loose wires before you plug in a home theater system, choose the "SMALL SPEAKER" setting. These correspond to the right channel speaker output. In the same manner, connect the right speaker cord to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on the back of your receiver or amplifier. Setup Preparing speaker cord Speaker cord consists of insulation from the receiver to +, - The insulation around one wire is...
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... electrical wire or plumbing. Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to + and - to play out of this guide for a mounting template and mounting hardware information. Play some deep bass passages of music. The sound should be reversed, causing the speakers to -. Note: For Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, horizontal mounting is required. 1. Center the balance control on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have that option, and turn...
... electrical wire or plumbing. Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to + and - to play out of this guide for a mounting template and mounting hardware information. Play some deep bass passages of music. The sound should be reversed, causing the speakers to -. Note: For Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, horizontal mounting is required. 1. Center the balance control on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have that option, and turn...
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.... Disconnect the other outputs on a maximum frequency response deviation of the cord to the speaker that came with your authorized Bose® dealer, or contact Bose directly. If the speaker does not play . Reference Cleaning your speakers Use a damp cloth to clean your receiver or amplifier. • Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play , the problem is in that speaker. Troubleshooting If you experience...
.... Disconnect the other outputs on a maximum frequency response deviation of the cord to the speaker that came with your authorized Bose® dealer, or contact Bose directly. If the speaker does not play . Reference Cleaning your speakers Use a damp cloth to clean your receiver or amplifier. • Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play , the problem is in that speaker. Troubleshooting If you experience...
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Drilling template 9/16" (13 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) 2 23/64" (60 mm) 1 3/16" (30 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Optional speaker cord pilot hole A C B AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 9
Drilling template 9/16" (13 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) 2 23/64" (60 mm) 1 3/16" (30 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Optional speaker cord pilot hole A C B AM257524_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 9
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©2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 257524 AM Rev.01 JN10530
©2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 257524 AM Rev.01 JN10530