Bose 201 IV Owner's Manual

201®

Series

IV

Direcf/Retlecfinf(

Speakers

Owner's Guide

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Thank

you

Congratulations on your purchaseofBose®
Their integrated system
tion from a bookshelf design.

For

your

Serial numbersare located on the backofeach
Serial numbers: _

Dealer name: _
Dealer phone: Purchase date: _
We

suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide.

records

of

advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduc-

201

®SeriesIVDirectiReflecting® speakers.

201

®speaker.

Declaration

of

Conformity

We,

the offerer:

Bose®

Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, thatthe product:

Kind

of

equipment:

Type designation:

in

accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1)ofthe Directive,
in

compliance with the following norm(s)ordocument(s):

is

Technical regulations:

Accredited by Bose Corporation

5 January 1996

Loudspeakers
201·Series IV speakers

EN50081-1, EN50082-1

Bose

B.V.,

Nijverheidstraat 8

1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands

2

Paul Olean, General Manager, Bose B.\/.
Manufacturer's authorized
EU

representative

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®

SeriesIVSpeakers
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

3

Before

you

begin

Your

Bose®

201

®SeriesIVDirecVReflecting@ 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

intimateorfocused sound pattern (Figure1,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 recordedinlive settings.

Your

201

SeriesIVspeakers 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

2

2

201

SeriesIVDirect/Reflecting
tweeter sound patterns. The
woofer sound pattern is not
shown.

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 timetorecord 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 speakersinthe

original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately.

Right speaker

Figure

2

Product contents

4

, '

'-

" '

~;

.

Setting

Up;!'!

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,

Figure1.Choose the one you

prefer.

1.

First, aim the tweeters inwardasshowninFigure1,position1.The tweeters are

directly behind the angle on the front of each speaker. Listen

to

music.

2.

Next, aim the tweeters outward,asshowninFigure1,position2,by interchanging

the left and right speakers. Listen

to

the same passage of music.

• Place the speakers 4

to

12 feet(1.2

to 3.6m)apart with the backofthe speakers no

more than 18 inches

(45

cm) from the rear wall.

• Leave at least 12 inches

(30

cm) of space from the endofa 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 can extend your placement options. See 'Optional

accessories"

on

page

10.

Caution:

201"speakers are specifically designed for placement on a stationary shelf,

table, or stand.

00

not place them

in

a vertical position.

On

smooth surfaces like marble,

glass, or highly polished wood, vibrations may cause the speakers

to

slide.Sobe sure

to

attach the self-adhesive rubber feettothe bottom surfaceofeach speaker for

added

stability andprotection.

The

feetgoin

the

cornersofthe flat surface. inside the

seam

00

not use these speakers

in

a moving vehicle. As supplied, the speakers are not designed

to

be mounted on walls.00not mount them without consulting a qualified installer.

Or.

check with Bose for details on

the

propermounting procedure. Improperly mounted speak-

ers may

fall,

causing injury

and

damage.Tocontact Bose, please refertothe information

inside

the

back coverofthis owner's guide.

Figure

3

Placement guidelines

Minimum

18" (45 em)

Left

speaker

Minimum

12"

(30em)

~~~i=l

Minimum

18" (45 em)

4-12'

(1.2-3.6 m)

Right

speaker

5

Choose

the

cord

Caution:

Never use broken or frayed wiring. It can resultinelectrical shock or damage.

Itisimportanttouse 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(9m)

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 wireismarked
(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

Y2

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:

Itissometimes difficulttodistinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully

Make

the

connections

Caution:

Before making any connections. turn offyour receiver or amplifier

and

unplug

it

from theACpower (mains) outlet. Not doing so may resultindamagetoyour 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 H terminal.

3.

Connect the second cord to the left speaker and

LEFT

SPEAKER OUTPUTasdescribed above.

Black terminal tab

---7'---~~~::;;~~

Red terminal tab

-----.,~--++'

Marked wire

---+----==~:_1r--\

6

Figure

4

Terminal connections

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

Back of right speaker

- +

+ -

Back of left speaker

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.

Turnonyour receiver, and set ittoMONO (monophonic), if that isanoption 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. lf it

is

not, oneofthe connections may be reversed, causing the speak-

ers to play out of phase. Refer to "Make the connections" on page

6.Tocorrect the

problem, make sure

all

the wires are connected positivetopositive (+ to+)and negative

to

negative(-to -). Then repeat steps 1 through 4tore-test the speakers.

7

MaintainingYou,r2Q'f4/lSeries

Troubleshooting

'V1Speak~

" ,

/{

"

Problem

No sound

No sound from
one speaker

What

• Make sure the receiver or amplifierispluggedinand 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

• Check

• Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver or amplifier.

• Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from its original receiver

• Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it

to

do

amplifier.

all

connections at both the speaker and the receiver or
amplifier end. Refer to "Make the connections" on page
Correct any errors.

or amplifier jacks to the other set ofjacks (the working
speaker was originally attached to those jacks).

- If the speaker now works, the problem

amplifier. Reconnect your speakers

-

If

there is still no sound from the speaker, continue below.

"faulty" speaker and either channel of the receiver or amplifier

jacks.

- If the speaker now works, the problem was

speaker cord.

-

If

there is still no sound, the problemisin

isinyour receiver or

to

a working unit.

in

the original

the speaker.

6.

to

the

One speaker

sounds distorted

Not enough

bass or treble

• Follow the same procedure for the problem of no sound from
as

one speaker,

• Adjust the bass and treble volume controls on the receiver.

• Check the connections to make sure they are correctly

(positive to positive and negative to negative). Refer
connections" on page

• Experiment with different room placements. Positions closer to

walls, floor, or ceiling will produce more bass.

outlined above.

6.

in

phase

to

"Make the

8

Cleaning

the

speakers

Clean the surfaceofyour 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 systemorallow 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&

SeriesIVDirect/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 mailtoBose.

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.

9

Technical

information

Features

DirectiReflectingbspeaker design
Dual

FrequenciMcrossover 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

Basedona maximum frequencies response deviationof±0.5

dB

Gauge Length

18 (0.75 mm

2

)

30 ft(9m)

maximum

16

(1.5mm') 45 ft

(14m)maximum

14 (2.0

mmj

70ft(21m)maximum

Enclosure

Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood constructioninblack, rosewood,orgray finish

SizelWeight

Each speaker, unpacked: 9%"H x 15%"W x 6%"D

(24

x 39 x 18 cm)

Each speaker: 9

Ib

(4.1

kg)

Speaker pairinshipping carton: 22.8Ib(10.4 kg)

Optional

accessories

Bose®

AS-3 speaker stands are designed for use

with 201" Series

IV

DirectiReflecting® speakers. For

information,

or

to order the stands, contact your

authorized Bose dealer.

Or,

to contact Bose directly,

refer

to

the listings inside the back coverofthis

guide.

10

Figure

6

8ose~

AS-3 speaker stand

11

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Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1

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European

Office

Bose

B.V.,

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1135

GE

Edam, Nederland

TEL [phone]

FAX

0299-368163

Australia

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Parramatta,

N.S.W.

2150

TEL

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Bose Corporation
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Monaghan

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FAX

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Bose

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Bose

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Bose

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Bose

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Kingdom

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G2
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2PO

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FAX

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Other

Locations

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