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The Bose _ 601TMSeries IV Direct / Reflecting _ Speaker System Owner's Guide October 25 , 2001 AM257731 _ OO _ V . pdf
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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 : Loudspeaker rpe designation : 601 TMSeries IV Direct / Reflecting ® speake 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 ) : Technical regulations : EN50081 - 1 , EN50082 - 1 Accredited by Bose Corporation May 2001 _ _ Bose Products B . V . Nic Merks Nijverheidstraat 8 , 1135 GE Edam Vice President Bose EuropeEU The Netherlands Manufacturer's authorized representative 2 Oc tober 25 , 2001 AM257731 O0 V . pdf
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Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the speaker grilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Choosing the speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparing the speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For use in home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For rear or surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting your surround sound receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warranty Bose ® 601TMDirect / Reflecting ® speakers are covered by a limited five - year 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 it , and mail it to Bose . For your records The serial number is located on the label on the back of each speaker . Serial numbers : and Dealer name : Dealer phone : Purchase date : We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide . © 2001 Bose Corporation . No part of this work may be reproduced , modified , distributed , or otherwise used without prior written permission . All trademarks referenced herein are the property of Bose Corporation . AM257731 _ 00 _ V . pdf October 25 , 2001 3
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Introduction Your 601TMDirect / Reflecting ® speakers re - create a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for a lifelike , spacious performance . As with all Bose ® products , their design is meant to bring you high - quality concert - like sound . Figure 1 A natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy . Unpacking the speakers Carefully unpack the contents of the shipping carton . • Individually remove each speaker . • Retain the packaging material for possible future use . • If either speaker appears damaged , do not use it . Repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately . , I _ WARNING : To avoid danger of suffocation , keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children . , 1 _ WARNING : Each speaker weighs 30 Ib ( 13.6 kg ) . Use good lifting practice to avoid injury . Figure 2 Package contents : • 1 left speaker ° 1 right speaker Owner's kguideer Front speaker grilles 2 front spea grilles • 2 rear speaker grilles Rear speaker grilles Left speaker Owner % guide Right speaker Attaching the speaker grilles Each speaker has both a front and a rear protective grille . The rear grille is the larger of the two . To attach these grilles to your speakers , line up the top curve of the grille so that it matches the curve of the speaker . Align the pins on the back of the grille to the mounting holes on the speaker cabinet and gently push the grille straight on . , I _ CAUTION : Do not place objects into any opening on the speaker cabinets . 4 October25 , 2001 AM257731 O0 V . pdf
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Placing the speakers The product label on the back of each speaker indicates LEFT or RIGHT . For best acoustic performance , place the left speaker on the left side as you face your speakers and place the right speaker on the right side . Keep the speakers 6 - 15 feet ( 1.8 - 6 m ) apart and at least 10 inches ( 25 cm ) from side walls ( see Figure 3 ) . It is important not to block the acoustic components at the rear of each speaker . To avoid this , place each speaker at least 8 inches ( 20 cm ) from the wall behind it . 8 " minimum ( 20 cm ) Figure 3 Idealspeakerplacement 10 " minimum ( 25cm ) 6 - 15ft ( 1.8 - 6 m ) Note : Bose ® 601TMspeakers are not intended to hang from wafts , or to stand on shelves or tables . They are designed as floor - standing speakers only , _ WARNING : To prevent personal injury , do not place your speakers in high - traffic areas where they can be accidentally knocked over . Note : To prevent interference with your TV picture quality , 3lace each speaker at least 2 feet ( . 6 m ) from your TV screen . Figure 4 2ft I II 2 Place each speaker at least 2 feet ( . 6 m ) from your TV . minimum II _ minimum L _ screen . 2 J Choosing the speaker cord It is important to use the proper gauge ( thickness ) of speaker cord . Standard zip cord ( 2 - con - ductor , 18 - gauge or . 82 mm 2wire or larger ) is recommended for most applications . You can find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores . If the length of speaker wire extends more than 20 feet ( 6 m ) from a receiver or amplifier , refer to " Wire recommendations " on page 9 or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more infor - mation . Running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor Make sure you have enough cord to reach from the receiver to each speaker . For in - wall installation , check your local building code requirements . Before proceeding , you may want to contact an electrical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations . AM257731 _ 00 _ V . pdf October 25 , 2001 5
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Preparing the speaker cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires . The insulation around one wire is marked ( striped , collared , ribbed , or may have writing on it ) . This marked wire is always positive ( + ) . The plain wire is always negative ( - ) . These wires correspond to the red ( + ) and black ( - ) ter - minals on the speaker , receiver , or amplifier . Note : It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings . Inspect both wires carefully To prepare the ends of the cord , strip approximately 3 / 8to 1 / 2 - inch ( 10 - 12 mm ) of insulation from both wires . Then , twist the bare ends of each wire so there are no loose strands of wire . , I _ WARNING : Never use broken or frayed wire , as damage or electrical shock may result . Making the connections Connect your speaker wire to the SPEAKERS A or MAIN ( front ) left and right speaker outputs on your amplifier or receiver . See your receiver owner's guide for any additional information or instructions . , _ CAUTION : Before making any connections , turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power mains . Failure to do so may result in damage to your system . Figure 5 Wiringschematic Right speaker Receiver Left speaker Unscrew the hex knobs on the terminal posts ( Figure 5 ) located on the back of the left ( L ) speaker . This reveals a small opening through each post where the wire goes . 1 . Insert the marked wire into the red ( + ) terminal . Insert the plain wire into the black ( - ) ter - minal . 2 . Tighten the knobs to secure the wires . 3 . Connect the other ends of the wire to your receiver or amplifier . A . Attach the marked wire at one end to the red ( + ) terminal . B . Attach the plain wire at that end to the black ( - ) terminal . 4 . Repeat steps 1 , 2 , and 3 for the right ( R ) speaker connections . Note : Now is a good time to record the serial numbers of these speakers on page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card . 6 October25 , 2001 AM257731 O0 V . pdf
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Checking the connections Check all the connections from the receiver to the left and right speakers . Make sure all the wires are connected in phase ( + to + and - to - ) . Correct any wiring problems before you plug in your receiver and turn it on . CAUTION : 601TMspeakers incorporate an automatic protection circuit , which guards against most kinds of damage from electrical stress or overload . This circuit activates at high volume levels to reduce output , causing a slight decrease in volume . You may also notice light com - ing from inside the speaker cabinet . This is normal operation and indicates that power input may be exceeding safe levels . Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended . For use in home theater Your speakers are fully compatible with all surround sound formats . They may be used as the front left and right main speakers , or in larger more powerful systems as full - range surround channel speakers . For rear or surround speakers For use as the rear or surround speakers , connect your speakers to the " Rear " or " Surround " speaker outputs of the receiver or amplifier . For use with digital home theater systems , we recommend trying both " Large " and " Small " settings to determine the best performance with your receiver or amplifier . See your receiver owner's guide for any additional information or instructions . Setting your surround sound receiver or amplifier After making the connections , you may try any additional surround sound modes that your receiver may have . These modes may have different names depending on the manufacturer , such as , ACTION , MOVIE , THEATER . Select the settings for music , movies or both that sound best in your listening environment . See your receiver / amplifier owner's guide for additional information on selecting settings . AM257731 _ 00 _ V . pdf October 25 , 2001 7
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Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your 601TMspeakers : 1 . Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers and the amplifier or receiver . 2 . Check your amplifier or receiver owner's guide , since other components may be the cause of the problem . 3 . Use the chart below as troubleshooting guidelines . If this does not solve the problem , contact your authorized Bose _ ' dealer to arrange for service . Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers . Possible cause How to find out Solution Problem Switch the LEFT and One speaker Amplifier or receiver If the previously RIGHT connections doesn't play , or channel , speaker , or " broken " speaker sounds distorted . speaker wire may be on the back of your now plays properly , defective . and the other one speakers . does not , one chan - nel in the amplifier or receiver , or that speaker wire is probably defective . If the original speaker still does not play properly , call Bose or your retailer to arrange for service . Disconnect the Reconnectthe Both speakers do Amplifier or receiver not play , or sound may be defective . amplifier or receiver speakers to another distorted . from the speakers . amplifier orreceiver that works properly . Lower the volume . If Return the volume High sound volume The automatic pro - tection circuit has it returns to normal , to a reasonable drops suddenly . level ; avoid activated to protect your speakers ' auto - the speakers from matic protection cir - extremely high vol - electrical stress or cuit caused the ume settings . overload . sudden drop . This volume reduction protects the speak - ers from electronic stress and overload . No bass or dimin - Check connections . Wiring may be out - A _ ustconnections , ished sound quality . of - phase . They should bein ifthey are out of phase ( + to + and - phase . to - ) . 8 October25 , 2001 AM257731 O0 V . pdf
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Technical information Features • Direct / Reflecting ® speaker technology • Stereo Everywhere ® speaker technology ° Proprietary bass reproduction • Automatic protection circuitry • Syncom ® computer quality control Speaker driver complement • Two 672 " ( 16.5 cm ) woofers • One 2 " ( 5.1 cm ) ferrofluid tweeter per cabinet Compatibility Compatible with A / V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to 200 watts per channel , rated from 4 to 8 ohms . Power rating : 100 Watts IEC Finish • Graphite gray ° Light cherry Dimensions / Weight 32 " H x 8 " W x 13.75 " D ( 81 cm x 20 cm x 35 cm ) Each speaker weighs 30 Ib ( 13.6 kg ) Wire recommendations Based on maximum frequency response deviation of 0.5 dB Gauge Length 20 ft ( 6 m ) maximum 18 ( 0.82 mm 2 ) 16 ( 1.3 mm 2 ) 30 ft ( 9 m ) maximum 50 ft ( 15 m ) maximum 14 ( 2.1 mm 2 ) 12 ( 3.3 mm 2 ) 80 ft ( 24 m ) maximum Customer service For additional help in solving problems , contact Bose ® customer service . Refer to the address list enclosed in the product packaging for correct phone numbers . Cleaning Wipe the 601TMspeaker cabinets using a dry cloth . Do not use solvents or chemicals . Do not allow liquids to spill on , or objects to drop into the speaker grilles . You may vacuum the grilles carefully ; the drivers are directly behind the grille cloth . No other maintenance is required . AM257731 _ 00 _ V . pdf October 25 , 2001 9
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