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201 _ Series IV Direct / Reflecting * Speakers Owner's Guide October 30 , 2001 AM 183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf
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Thank you Congratulations on your purchase of Bose + 201 + Series IV Direct / Reflecting + speakers . Their integrated system of advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduc - tion from a bookshelf design . For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of each 201 ® speaker . Serial numbers : Dealer name : Dealer phone : Purchase date : We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide . Declaration of Conformity We , the offerer : Bose * Corporation , The Mountain Framingham , MA 01701 - 9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility , that the product : Kind of equipment : Loudspeakers Type designation : 201 _ Series IV speakers in accordance with EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC and Article 10 ( 1 ) of the Directive , is in compliance with the following norm ( s ) or document ( s ) : EN50081 - 1 , EN50082 - 1 Technical regulations : Accredited by Bose Corporation 5 January 1996 Bose B . V . , Nijverheidstraat 8 Paul Olean , General Manager , Bose B . V . Manufacturer's authorized 1135 GE Edam , The Netherlands EU representative 2 October 30 , 2001 AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf
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Where to find . . . Setting Up Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Select the locations for your 201 ® speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Choose the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Prepare the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Make the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Check the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Test the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Maintaining Your 201 ® Series IV Speakers Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product Information Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bose ® Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back page AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf October 30 , 2001 3
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Before you begin Your Bose ® 201 ® Series IV Direct / Reflecting ® speakers are designed to create a listening experience that is very similar to a live concert . There are two basic ways to place your speakers in a room . Try both and let your personal taste determine which is best . The first way takes advantage of Stereo Targeting ® technology , with the tweeters firing inward to create an intimate or focused sound pattern ( Figure 1 , position 1 ) . This may be the best choice for use with a video system , or if your room lacks one or more reflecting walls . The second way allows the tweeters to fire outward to disperse a wider , more spacious sound ( Figure 1 , position 2 ) . You may find this best for music recorded in live settings . Your 201 Series IV speakers are significantly different from conventional ones , so be sure to read this owner's guide . It will help you set up and use your speakers properly , for the greatest enjoyment . Figure 1 201 ® Series IV Direct / Reflecting ® tweeter sound patterns . The woofer sound pattern is not shown . _ F Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use . Check the carton contents ( Figure 2 ) . Now is a good time to record the speaker serial numbers on page 2 of this guide and on your warranty card . Do not use your speakers if either appears damaged . Instead , repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately . Figure 2 Product contents Right speaker Le _ speaker 4 October 30 , 2001 AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf
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Select the locations for your 201 " speakers The following guidelines are intended to help you find the best sounding location for your new speakers : • Listen to both speaker sound patterns shown on page 4 , Figure 1 . Choose the one you prefer . 1 . First , aim the tweeters inward as shown in Figure 1 , position 1 . The tweeters are directly behind the angle on the front of each speaker . Listen to music . 2 . Next , aim the tweeters outward , as shown in Figure 1 , position 2 , by interchanging the left and right speakers . Listen to the same passage of music . • Place the speakers 4 to 12 feet ( 1.2 to 3.6 m ) apart with the back of the speakers no more than 18 inches ( 45 cm ) from the rear wall . • Leave at least 12 inches ( 30 cm ) of space from the end of a speaker to the side wall . • Leave at least 18 inches ( 45 cm ) from the speakers to the floor and ceiling . Positions closer to walls , floor , or ceiling will produce more bass . • Avoid placing the speakers exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling . Note : Bose _ AS - 3 speaker stands or WB - 3 wall brackets can extendyour placement options . See " Optional accessories " on page 10 . Caution : 201 _ speakers are specifically designed for placement on a stationary shelf , , table , or stand . Do not place them in a vertical position . On smooth surfaces like marble , glass , or highly polished wood , vibrations may cause the speakers to slide . So be sure to attach the self - adhesive rubber feet to the bottom surface of each speaker for added stability and protection . The feet go in the corners of the flat surface , inside the seam . To mount the speakers on a wall , use only the Bose WB - 3 wall mounting bracket . Please follow the mounting instructions that come with these brackets . Improperly mounted speak - ers may fall , causing injury and damage . To contact Bose , please refer to the information inside the back cover of this owner's guide . Do not use these speakers in a moving vehicle . / Figure 3 I Placementguidelines Minimum 18 " ( 45 cm ) Left Right Minimum , , / I speeaasker speaker 12 it t Minimum 18 " ( 45 cm ) AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf October 30 , 2001 5
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Choose the cord Caution : Never use broken or frayed wiring . It can result in electrical shock or damage . It is important to use the proper gauge ( thickness ) of speaker wire . Standard zip cord ( 2 - conductor , 18 - gauge wire ) works best for most applications . You can find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores . You will need thicker wire if your speakers will be more than 30 feet ( 9 m ) from a receiver or amplifier . Refer to the wire recommendations under " Technical information " on page 10 , or contact your authorized Bose _ dealer for more information . Note : This wire may not be suitable for use inside finished walls . Check your local building code requirements or contact an electrical installer for information . Prepare the cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires . The insulation around one wire is marked ( striped , printed , or ribbed ) . This marked wire is always positive ( + ) . The plain wire is always negative ( - ) . These wires correspond to the red ( + ) and black ( - ) terminals on the speakers and the receiver or amplifier . At the ends of each cord , strip approximately 1 / 2inch ( 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 Make the connections Caution : Before making any connections , turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the AC power ( mains ) outlet . Not doing so may result in damage to your system . Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire ( Figure 4 ) . 1 . Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker . a . Attach the marked wire to the red ( + ) terminal . b . Attach the plain wire to the black ( - ) terminal . 2 . Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver . a . Attach the marked wire to the red ( + ) terminal . b . Attach the plain wire to the black ( - ) terminal . 3 . Connect the second cord to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT as described above . Figure 4 Terminal connections Black terminal tab Red terminal tab - - Marked wire 6 October 30 , 2001 AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf
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Check the connections Check that all connections are made positive to positive ( + to + ) and negative to negative ( - to - ) ( Figure 5 ) . Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals . This could damage your receiver or amplifier . Be sure the connections are secure before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on . Figure 5 Completed connections - , I , Back of right speaker Back of left speaker Receiveror Amplifier Test the speakers To make sure your speakers operate correctly : 1 . Place the speakers less than 6 inches ( 15 cm ) apart , facing each other . 2 . Turn on your receiver , and set it to MONO ( monophonic ) , if that is an option on your model . 3 . Set the balance control to normal ( center position ) . 4 . 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 it is not , one of the connections may be reversed , causing the speak - ers to play out of phase . Refer to " Make the connections " on page 6 . 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 to re - test the speakers . _ i ; ii ¸ : i _ i ! ? ii ; ¸ ' ¸ iii : i ! ! iii , _ _ : / ii ! ii _ AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf October 30 , 2001 7
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Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • Make sure the receiver or amplifier 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 or amplifier is not set to MUTE . • Refer to the owner's guide that came with your receiver or amplifier . • Check all connections at both the speaker and the receiver or amplifier end . Refer to " Make the connections " on page 6 . Correct any errors . No sound from • Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver or amplifier one speaker • Switch the cord of the " faulty " speaker from its original receiver or amplifier 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 or amplifier Reconnect your speakers to a working unit If there is still no sound from the speaker , continue below • Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the " faulty " speaker and either channel of the receiver or amplifier jacks If the speaker now works , the problem was in the original speaker cord If there is still no sound , the problem is in the speaker One speaker • Follow the same procedure for the problem of no sound from sounds distorted one speaker , as outlined above . Adjust the bass and treble volume controls on the receiver . Not enough bass or treble Check the connections to make sure they are correctly in phase ( positive to positive and negative to negative ) . Refer to " Make the connections " on page 6 . Experiment with different room placements . Positions closer to walls , floor , or ceiling will produce more bass . 8 October 30 , 2001 AM183562 _ 04 _ Vpdf
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Cleaning the speakers Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft , damp cloth . A mild soap may be used , but do not use any solvents , chemicals , or cleaning solutions containing alcohol , ammonia , or abrasives . Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings . The speaker grille panel is easily removed by pulling it gently away from the speaker . The grille may be gently vacuumed to remove dust . Do not affix any objects to the grille . Warranty period Bose ® 201 ® Series IV Direct / Reflecting ® speakers are covered by a limited 5 - year transfer - able warranty . Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers . Please fill out the information section of the card , detach , and mail to Bose . Customer service If you have a problem not solved by the troubleshooting guidelines , contact your authorized Bose dealer to arrange for service . To obtain information or service directly from Bose , refer to the listings inside the back cover of this guide . Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty . AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf October 30 , 2001 9
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Technical information Features Direct / Reflecting ® speaker design Dual Frequency TM crossover network Stereo Targeting ® technology Syncom _ computer quality control Driver complement ( per enclosure ) One ( 1 ) 61 / 2 ' ' ( 16 cm ) woofer One ( 1 ) 2 " ( 5 cm ) high - sensitivity tweeter Compatibility / Impedance Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel , rated 8 ohms Wire recommendations Based on a maximum frequencies response deviation of + 0.5 dB Gauge Length 18 ( 0.75 mm2 ) 30 ft ( 9 m ) maximum 16 ( 1.5 mm2 ) 45 ft ( 14 m ) maximum 14 ( 2.0 mm _ ) 70 ft ( 21 m ) maximum Enclosure Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction in black , rosewood , or gray finish SizelWeight Each speaker , unpacked : 91 & " Hx 151 / 8 " W X 63 / 4 " D ( 24 x 39 x 18 cm ) Each speaker : 9 Ib ( 4.1 kg ) Speaker pair in shipping carton : 22.8 Ib ( 10.4 kg ) Optional accessories Figure 6 Bose _ AS - 3 speaker stands and WB - 3 wall mount - Bose ® AS - 3 speakerstand and ing brackets are designed for use with 201 _ Series WB - 3 wall mounting brackets IV Direct / Reflecting ® speakers . For information , or to order accessories , contact your authorized Bose dealer . Or , to contact Bose directly , refer to the listings inside the back cover of this guide . 10 October 30 , 2001 AM183562 _ 04 _ V . pdf
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