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Bose 201 and 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting Speakers
Owner’s Guide
August 13 , 2002
AM264981_01_V.pdf
Bose Corporation
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Contents Where to find... Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For your records
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Setting Up Before you begin ® ® ® Your 201 or 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting speakers recreate a natural balance of reflected ® and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bose to bring you high-quality listening pleasure. These speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure to read this owner’s guide. It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for the greatest enjoy- ment. Unpack the carton Caref
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Setting Up ® ® Select the locations for your 201 or 301 speakers ® Bose 201 and 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a stable and level table or shelf (Figure 2). Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides of your room, as you face them. Exactly where you put them depends on the size and style of your room and where you think they sound best. Feel free to experiment to find a location that is both convenient and
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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 Gauge Length 2 18 (0.82 mm ) 20 ft (6 m) 2 16 (1.3 mm ) 30 ft (9 m) 2 14 (2.1 mm ) 50 ft (15 m) Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local build- ing code requirements and safety regulations. If necessary, contact an electrical installer for this inform
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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. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or dam- age. 1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker. • Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate
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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 home theater, or for listening to CD’s, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 4). Figure 4 301 and 201 series V speaker sound path ® ® 301 series V 201 series V Cleaning the speakers Clean the
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Reference Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • Make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on. • Check to be sure the AC power (mains) outlet is working. • Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure the receiver is not set to MUTE. • Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your receiver. • Check connections to both the speakers and the receiver. Refer to “Make the connec- tions” on page 6. Correct any connection errors. No sound from one
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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) high-sensitivity tweeters. Compatibility/impedance 201: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel. Rated 8 ohms 30
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©2002 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264981 AM Rev.01 JN30028 AM264981_01 _V.pdf • August 13, 2002
