User manual BOSE 901 DIRECT REFLECTING SPEAKERS

[. . . ] The Bose® 901® Series VI Direct/Reflecting® Speaker System Owner's Guide Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AV I S RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU L'ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARL'USAGER. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your 901® active equalizer: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. [. . . ] Use the red connector for the right (R) channel connections and the other connector for the left (L) channel connections. 9 Setting Up 3. Connect one end of a cable to the AMPLIFIER INPUT jacks on the 901® active equalizer. Insert the first connector firmly into the INPUT jack marked R. Insert the second connector into the INPUT jack marked L. Connect the other end of the cable to the OUT or RECORD jacks on your receiver. These jacks may be marked TO INPUT, FROM INPUT, or REC. Insert the first connector into the OUT or RECORD jack marked R. Insert the second connector into the OUT or RECORD jack marked L. Connect the second cable from the AMPLIFIER OUTPUT jacks on the 901 active equalizer to the IN or TAPE jacks on your receiver. These jacks may be marked PLAY, TO OUTPUT, FROM OUTPUT, or MONITOR. Plug the power cord of the 901 active equalizer into one of the switched outlets on the receiver so that it will be powered when the receiver is switched on. Figure 5 Connecting to the tape monitor connection Home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN) Use these instructions: · for stereo-only operation if your receiver does not have a TAPE MONITOR connection. · if you are using a surround sound receiver that has a section on the back marked PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN. The jacks may be labeled ADAPTER or SIGNAL PROCESSOR. Note: If your receiver does not have this PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN section, the 901 speakers will not be usable in your home theater system. 1. The PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN jacks on your receiver are usually connected by small bars called horseshoe pins. See Figure 6. Figure 6 Removing horseshoe pins MAIN AMP IN L R PRE AMP OUT L R Amplifier or Receiver 10 Setting Up 2. Use the twin cable assemblies (with two connectors at each end) that are supplied with the equalizer. Use one connector for the right (R) channel connections and the other connector for the left (L) channel connections. Connect the amplifier INPUT of the Bose® 901® active equalizer to the PRE AMP OUT jacks of the receiver or amplifier. Connect right channel to right channel and left to left. Connect the amplifier OUTPUT of the active equalizer to the MAIN AMP IN jacks on the receiver or amplifier. Connect right channel to right channel and left to left. Plug the power cord of the 901 active equalizer into one of the switched outlets on the receiver so that it will be powered when the receiver is switched on. Note: This connection method does not allow you to connect a tape deck directly to the active equalizer. [. . . ] Ask for part number 149393. 16 Maintaining Your 901®Series VI Speaker System Cleaning your speakers If your 901® speakers have a painted surface, clean with a soft damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent such as dish soap. If the speakers have a wood veneer finish, clean them with wood furniture polish. You may vacuum the speaker grille panels carefully, if necessary. [. . . ]