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Bose _ 151 _ Environmental Speakers Owner's Guide November 1,2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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Customer information Table of contents The serial numbers on my 151 _ speakers How and where to use are : Bose _ 151 speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Decide where you and want the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpack the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 I purchased them on : How to hook up Bose 151 speakers . . . . . . . 5 . from : Choose the speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Use the cord properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Make the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Retailer Check the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Test the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Address Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to maintain Bose 151 speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 City State Zip Protect the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to clean the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Telephone How to check out problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bedienungsanleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guia del usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Notice D'Utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Manuale Dell'Utente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Gebruiksaanwijzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2 November 1 , 2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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Thankyou for purchasing Bose _ 151 ® environmental speakers . Their propri - etary Bose technologies and all - weather construction offer you listening enjoy - Bose 151 speakers are designed to meet ment both indoors and out . the challenges of year - round outdoor use . They can deliver Bose quality sound to areas where you work , play , and relax outside . From potting shed to workshop , patio to poolside , they will extend your musical pleasure . You can even install 151 speakers on board your boat . You may also use these speakers indoors , in areas where high humidity is common , such as an indoor pool area or bathroom . Once you decide where you will use your 151 speakers , consider the optional all - weather mounting and installation accesso - ries from Bose . ( Refer to " Accessories " on page 8 . ) AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf November 1 , 2001 3
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If you place your 151 _ speakers outdoors , Decide where you you will probably connect them to an amplifier or receiver that is inside . want the speakers Note : You may want to consult an electrical installer who can route wires underground For best results , mount both speakers on the or through walls if necessary . same wall , facing the listening area . Make sure they do not face each other . ( Outdoors , Whether you mount them inside or out , ifyou are not using an existing wall , con - consider the following : sider the length of your listening area as • Measure the length of speaker cords you you r " wall . " ) need to connect each speaker to your Measure the length of the wall and divide receiver or amplifier . To determine the that length by six . Place one speaker one - wire gauge you will need , refer to the wire sixth of the length from the left end of the gauge recommendations under " Techni - wall . Place the other speaker one - sixth the cal information " on page 11 . length from the right end ( see Figure 1 ) . • It is important that the speaker cord not be tripped over , pinched , or pulled . Determine the best route to protect the wire . < . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Length of wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ÷ 1 / 6 length _ = J of wallm Place one speaker one - sixth of the way from each end of the wall . 4 November 1 , 2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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• Regardless of where you place your speakers , make sure they cannot fall and cause injuries . See " Accessories " on page 8 . CAUTION : Before making any connections , • Bose 151 _ speakers are not magnetically turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug shielded . Keep them at least 9 inches it from the outlet ( the AC power mains ) . ( 23 cm ) from any video screen or monitor . Note : Magnets in the speakers will affect a Choose the boat compass . Consider this in choosing a speaker cord speaker location , or make sure to correct for this deviation . Be sure to use the proper gauge ( thickness ) • On a boat , you can surface mount the of speaker cord . Standard zip cord ( 2 - speakers or mount them flush to the conductor , 18 - gauge wire found at electrical bulkhead . ( Refer to " Accessories " on and hardware stores ) works for most page 8 ) applications . If your speakers will be more Note : To flush - mount 151 speakers in a than 30 feet ( 9 m ) from the receiver or boat , you must cut a hole in the bulkhead for amplifier , see the wire recommendations each speaker . You may want to consult a under " Technical information " on page 11 . marine electronics installer ( employed by Or check with your authorized Bose dealer . most boat yards ) before cutting any holes . If you decide to run the speaker cord through a wall or underground , check your local building code requirements , or contact Unpack the speakers an electrical installer before proceeding . Note : Be sure to cut enough cord to reach Unpack each speaker carefully . Save the from the receiver to each speaker . carton and packing materials for possible later use . If either speaker appears dam - aged , do not operate either one . Repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immedi - ately . AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf November 1 , 2001 5
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Make the connections Use the cord properly 1 . Connect the first cord to the left channel Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires . The insulation around one wire is of your receiver or amplifier . striped , collared , or ribbed . This marked a . Attach the marked wire at one end to wire is always positive ( + ) . The plain wire is the red ( + ) terminal . always b . Attach the plain wire at that end to the negative ( - ) . These correspond to the red black ( - ) terminal . ( + ) and black ( - ) terminals on the back of 2 . Connect the other end of the same cord the speaker , receiver , or amplifier . Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal to your left speaker . ( positive to positive , negative to negative ) . a . Attach the marked wire to the red ( + ) • Prepare the ends of each cord terminal post . At the ends of each cord , strip approxi - b . Attach the plain wire to the black ( - ) mately terminal post . 1 / 2 inch ( 12 mm ) of insulation from both 3 . Connect the second cord to the right wires . Twist the bare ends of each wire . channel and right speaker , following the • Connect the cords to your speakers same procedure . At the back of your speaker , unscrew the hex knob on one terminal post . This reveals a small opening through the post . Insert the bare end of one wire into the opening . Tighten the knob to secure the wire . Now insert the second wire into the second terminal post ( see Figure 2 ) . • Protectthe cord To guard against weather wear on exposed wires , see " How to maintain Bosd _ 151 " speakers " on page 8 . Insert the bare wire end into the opening on the terminal post . 6 November 1 , 2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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Receiver or Amplifier I Check the Test the connections connections To make sure your speakers operate correctly : Check the speaker and receiver or amplifier connections carefully . Make sure no loose 1 . Set your receiver or amplifier for MONO strands of wire touch across terminals . This ( monophonic ) and turn iton . Set the could create short circuits that can damage balance control to normal ( centered ) . an amplifier or receiver . 2 . Place the speakers less than 6 inches Tighten any loose connections before you ( 15 cm ) apart , facing each other . plug in the receiver or amplifier . 3 . Play some deep bass passages of music through the speakers . The sound should seem to come from a point between the two speakers . The bass should be full and natural . If not , your connections may be out of phase . Reverse the connections on the back of one speaker . Then repeat steps 1 - 3 . AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf November 1 , 2001 7
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BoseModeSlM - 1outdoosrurface - mount brackegtsivesturdsyupportot 15 _ l1c , speakerasttachetdoashelfw , al eiling , Protect the rooof verhanogr , boatY . oucanmountht e connections brackehtsorizontaollryverticallay , nndd . changteheangletodirectthesou BoseFM - 1outdooflrush - moubnrtackets The bare wire ends of the speaker cord can securealyncho1r51speakertosthe be affected by exposure to the elements . bulkheaodfaboatT . hesberacketisnstall This is especially true of salt water expo - su re . througthhebulkheasdurfaces , oonlytheosed . speakefarceandbracketrtimareexp You may use a silicone caulking material , Toordetrhesebracketos , rformore such as RTV adhesive , to protect the informatiaobnoutthemc , ontacytour connections . It is commonly available at authorizeBdoseretaileOr . rsee " For hardware stores . If you do use caulking , informatioonn " page10 . apply it only after the wires are connected and the knobs tightened down . Check the caulking annually , and re - apply as needed . Howto clean the speakers Use a cloth dampened in mild detergent and water to remove dust or dirt from the outside of your 151 speakers . Or use a hose to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water . Do not use enough pressure to force water behind the grille and into the driver or the acoustic port . 8 November 1 , 2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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• If the speaker plays , the problem is in the Howto check out original cord that was connected to that speaker . problems • If the speaker does not play , the problem is in that channel of the receiver . If you have any problems with your 151 _ environmental speakers , the suggestions If the above solutions fail to solve your below may save you a call for service . problem , contact your authorized Bosd _ dealer to arrange for service . Or , to contact If neither speaker plays Bose directly , see " For information " on page • Check the settings on your receiver or 10 . Bose Corporation will make every effort amplifier . Refer to the owners guide that to resolve the problem , within the terms of came with itfor instruction on settings . you r warranty . If the bass or treble is weak • Check the tonal balance setting on your Warranty period receiver or amplifier . If only one speaker plays Bose 151 environmental speakers are • Check the balance control on your covered by a limited five - year transferable receiver or amplifier . warranty . • Check the wires connected to the Details of coverage are on the warranty card speaker that does not play . Make sure that came with your speakers . Please fill out the wires are in good condition and are the information section , detach , and mail it firmly connected . Review the " Hook up to Bose . your speakers " section on page 5 . If one speaker still does not play Disconnect the wires from the speaker and the receiver or amplifier . Disconnect the other cord from its speaker , and connect that end of the cord to the speaker that doesn't play . • If the speaker still doesn't play , the problem is in the speaker . • If the speaker now plays , continue checking for the source of the problem . Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier or receiver . Connect it to the other outputs on the amplifier or receiver . AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf November 1 , 2001 9
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Holland For information Bose B . V . , Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam TEL 0299 - 390111 FAX 0299 - 390109 USA India Bose Corporation , The Mountain Framingham , MA 01701 - 9168 Bose Corporation India Private Limited 1 - 800 - 367 - 4008 W - 16 , Greater Kailash - II New Delhi 110048 Phone hours - ET ( eastern time ) Weekdays 8 : 30 a . m . to 8 p . m . TEL ( 011 ) 648 4462 FAX ( 011 ) 648 4463 Saturdays 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . Ireland Canada Bose Corporation Bose Ltd . , 1 - 35 East Beaver Creek Rd . Carrickmacross , Co Monaghan Richmond Hill , Ontario L4B 1B3 TEL 042 - 9661988 FAX 042 - 9661998 1 - 800 - 465 - 2673 Italy Phone hours - ET ( eastern time ) Bose S . p . A . , Via della Magliana 876 Weekdays 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . 00148 Roma European Headquarters TEL 06 - 65670802 FAX 06 - 65680167 Bose B . V . , Nijverheidstraat 8 Japan 1135 GE Edam , Nederland Bose K . K . , Shibuya YT Building , 28 - 3 TEL 0299 - 390111 FAX 0299 - 390114 Maruyama - cho , Shibuya - ku , Tokyo 150 Australia TEL 3 - 5489 - 0955 FAX 3 - 5489 - 0592 Bose Australia , Inc . Norway 1 Sorrell Street Bose A / S , Solheimsgate 11 Parramatta , N . S . W . 2150 N - 2001 , Lillestrem TEL 02 204 - 6111 FAX 02 204 - 6122 TEL 63 - 817380 FAX 63 - 810819 Austria Sweden Bose Ges . m . b . H . , Vienna Business Park Bose A / S , JohanneFredsgatan4 Wienerbergstrasse 7 ( 10 . OG ) S - 43153 M01ndal A - 1100 Vienna TEL31 - 878850 FAX 31 - 274891 TEL 01 - 60404340 FAX 01 - 604043423 Switzerland Belgium Bose AG , R0nenbergerstrasse 13 Bose N . V . , Limesweg 2 4460 - Gelterkinden B - 3700 Tongeren TEL 061 - 9815544 FAX 061 - 9815502 TEL 012 - 390800 FAX 012 - 390840 United Kingdom Denmark Bose Limited Bose A / S , Industrivej 7 1 Ambley Green 2605 Brondby Gillingham Business Park TEL 4343 - 7777 FAX 4343 - 7818 Gillingham , Kent ME8 0NJ France TEL 0870 - 741 - 4500 FAX 0870 - 741 - 4545 Bose S . A . , 6 , rue Saint Vincent Other Locations 78100 Saint Germain en Laye Bose Service , 1 New York Avenue TEL 01 - 30616363 FAX 01 - 30614105 Framingham , MA 01701 - 9168 USA Germany TEL ( 508 ) 766 - 1900 FAX ( 508 ) 766 - 1919 Bose GmbH , Max - Planck - Stral3e 36d World Wide Web D - 61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172 - 71040 FAX 06172 - 710419 www . bose . com 10 November 1 , 2001 AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf
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Wire recommendations • Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of + 0.5 dB / Protectivefeatures Gauge Length • Aircraft - grade aluminum front grille 18 ( 0,75 mm 2 ) 30 ft ( 9 m ) maximum • Stainless steel screws 16 ( 1.5 mm 2 ) 45 ft ( 14 m ) maximum • Polymer fiber composite driver cone 14 ( 2.0 mm 2 ) 70 ft ( 21 m ) maximum • Nickel - plated brass connection terminals Weight • Syncom _ computer quality control 9.5 Ib ( 4.3 kg ) per pair , in the carton Driver complement • One ( 1 ) 4.5 " ( 11.4 cm ) full - range environ - mental driver per speaker Enclosure • Dual - portmolded polypropylene • Black or white Dimensions • 6.1 " H x 9.1 " W x 5.9 " D ( 15.5 x 23.1 x 14.9 cm ) Compatibility • Rated 40W IEC power handling ; rated 4 ohms . Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10 - 80 watts per channel Conditioned • Designed to withstand : - salt fog , sun , high humidity ( 100 % RH ) - temperature extremes ( - 22 to 140 ° F ; - 30 ° to 60 ° C ) - vibrations , mechanical shock AM171297 _ 07 _ V . pdf November 1 , 2001 11
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