User manual BOSE 301 II

[. . . ] 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 provides the sound you prefer. Note: Because the grilles on the front of each speaker protect the drivers inside, we recommend that you do not remove them. CAUTION: 201 and 301 speakers are designed specifically for placement on a stationary shelf, table, or stand. [. . . ] Figure 2 Placement guidelines 18" (45 cm) or more 12" (30 cm) or more LEFT speaker 4-12' (1-4 m) RIGHT speaker 18" (45 cm) or more CAUTION: For the most realistic sound image, make sure the left speaker is placed on the left and the right speaker is on the right side of your room, as you face them. 4 AM264981_01 _V. pdf · August 13, 2002 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 18 (0. 82 mm2) 16 (1. 3 mm ) 14 (2. 1 mm2) 2 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. If necessary, contact an electrical installer for this information. Prepare the cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires. Twist the bare end of each wire so loose strands will not touch across terminals. Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal (positive to positive and negative to negative). Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully. 5 AM264981_01 _V. pdf · August 13, 2002 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 damage. 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 connections" on page 6. Correct any connection errors. No sound from one speaker · Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver. · Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from its original receiver jacks to the other set of jacks (the working speaker was originally attached to those jacks). ­ If the speaker now works, the problem is in your receiver. ­ If the speaker does not work, continue below. · Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the "faulty" speaker and either set of receiver jacks. ­ If the speaker now works, the problem was in the original speaker cord. [. . . ] 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 AM264981_01 _V. pdf · August 13, 2002 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. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters. Compatibility/impedance 201: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel. [. . . ]