User manual BOSE 201 DIRECT-REFLECTING SPEAKERS DATASHEET

[. . . ] Note: Now is a good time to record the speaker serial numbers below and on your warranty card. CAUTION: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Figure 1 What comes in the carton Dansk Deutsch Español Français 201® series V speakers 301® series V speakers Italiano Nederlands For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker. Serial number: _____________________ and _____________________________ Dealer name: _________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _____________________ Purchase date ____________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. [. . . ] Inspect both wires carefully. 5 Setting Up Make the connections English 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 damage. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker. · Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal. · Attach each plain wire (­) to the appropriate (­) terminal. Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver. · Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal. · Attach each plain wire (­) to the appropriate (­) terminal. Figure 3 How to make terminal connections Connect the second cord to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT. Black Red + + -- -- Red Black + -- 301® series V 201® series V Test the speakers To make sure your speakers operate correctly: 1. Set the receiver to MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on your receiver. Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off. Set the balance control to normal (center position). Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker. The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers. If it is not, one of the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of phase (refer to "Make the connections" above). To correct the problem, make sure all the wires are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (­ to ­). Then repeat steps 1 through 4 above to re-test the speakers. 6 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 amplifiers 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 English 301® series V 201® series V Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. [. . . ] To obtain information or service directly from Bose, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty. Warranty period Bose 201® and 301® series V Direct/Reflecting® speakers are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card, detach, and mail to Bose. 8 Reference Technical information English 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. [. . . ]