Bose 201 Series IV Owner's Manual
201® Series IV Direct/ Reflecting® Speakers
Owner’ s Guide
October 30, 2001
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Introduction
Thank you
Congratulations on your purchase of Bose® 201® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® speakers.
Their integrated system of advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction from a bookshelf design.
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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 car d 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 Dir ective,
is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited by Bose Corporation
5 January 1996
Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 Paul Olean, General Manager, Bose B.V.
1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Manufacturer’s authorized
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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® Series IV Speakers
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................8
Cleaning the speakers................................................................................................9
Contents
Warranty period..........................................................................................................9
Customer service .......................................................................................................9
Product Information
Technical information ...............................................................................................10
Optional accessories ................................................................................................10
Bose® Corporation .................................................................................. inside back page
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Setting Up
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
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.
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1 1
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technology, with the tweeters firing
Figure 1
201® Series IV Direct/Reflecting
tweeter sound patterns. The
woofer sound pattern is not
shown.
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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.
Left speaker
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Figure 2
Product contents
Right speaker
Rubber feet
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