Bose 201 Series, 301 Series V, 201 Series V Owner's Manual

Bose® 201® and 301® Series V Direct/Reflecting® Speakers

Owner’s Guide

Contents

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Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using and Maintaining Your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Select the locations f or your 201® or 301® speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Choose the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prepare the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Make the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Test the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Enjoying sound in a variety of ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Declaration of Conformity

We, the offerer:

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Corporation , The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole resp onsibility, that the product:

Kind of equipment: Loudspeakers Type designation: 201

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

22 March 2002

Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 Nick Merks 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Vice President Europe

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Before you begin

Setting Up

Unpack the carton

Figure 1

What comes in the carton

Your 20 1® or 301® Series V Direct/Refl ecti ng® speakers recr eat e a natu ral ba lance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bos e bring you high-quality listening pleasure.

These speakers ar e si gnifi ca ntly di fferent fr om conven t ional speak er s, so b e su r e to r ea d thi s owner’s guide. It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for the greatest enjoy ment.

Carefully unpack th e car ton a nd sa ve a ll pa ckin g mater ial s f or po ssib le fu ture use. Check the carton contents (

If either speaker appears damaged, do not use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately.

Note: Now is a good time to record the speaker serial numbers below and on your warranty card.

CAUTION: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children.

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201® series V speakers 301® series V speakers

For your records

Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker. Serial number: ____________________ and______________________________ Dealer name: _________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: ____________________ Purchase date ____________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner’s

guide.

3

Setting Up

Select the location s for your 201® or 301® speakers

Bose® 201 and 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a stable and level table or

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shelf ( Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides

of your room, a s you face the m. Exact ly wher e you put th em depe nds on t he size a nd sty le of your room and where you think they sound best. Feel free to experiment to find a location that is both convenient and provides the sound you prefer.

Note: Because the grilles on the front of each speaker protect the drivers inside, we recommend that you do not remove them.

CAUTION: 201 and 301 speakers are designed specifically for placement on a stationary shelf, table, or stand. 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 cor ners of the flat surface, 1” back from the center of the curved front panel. Do not use these speakers in a moving vehicle. 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 speakers may fall, causing injury and damage.

Here are some basic guidelines below:

• Leave at least 24 inches (60 cm) from the speakers to any TV screens or monitors.

• Keep the back of the speakers within 18 inches (45 cm) of the wall behind them.

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Placement guidelines

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CAUTION: For the most realistic sound image, make sure the left speaker is placed on the left and the right speaker is on the right side of your room, as you face them.

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Choose the cord

Prepare the cord

Setting Up

It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord.

Wire recommendations

Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ± 0.5 dB

Gauge Length

18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm2) 14 (2.1 mm2)

Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. If necessary, contact an electrical installer for this information.

Speaker cord cons ists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed).

At the ends of each cor d, strip approximately 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).

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Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.

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Setting Up

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Make the connections

Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure

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CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system.

CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage.

1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker.

• Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal.

• Attach each plain wire (–) to the appropriate (–) terminal .

2. Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver.

• Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal.

• Attach each plain wire (–) to the appropriate (–) terminal .

3. Connect the second cord to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT. Follow the steps in 1 and 2 above.

Figure 3

How to make terminal connections

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Test the speakers

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To make sure your speakers operate correctly:

1. T u rn on your re ceiver. Set the receiv er to MONO (monophonic) , if th at is an opt ion on y our receiver.

2. Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off.

3. Set the balance control to normal (center position).

4. Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker.

The sound should seem to come fr om a point betwee n the two speakers . The bass should be full and natural. If it is not, one of the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of phase (refer to “Make the connections” above).

To correct the problem, make su r e all th e wir es ar e conn ected p ositive to posit ive (+ to +) and negative to negative (– to –). Then repeat steps 1 through 4 above to re-test the speakers.

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Enjoying sound in a variety of ways

Your 201® or 301® speakers are des igned to wo rk wi th a variet y of stereo receivers and amplifiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The open, spacious performance of these speakers makes them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to CD’s, tapes, or radio broadcasts (

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301 and 201 series V speaker sound path

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301® series V 201® series V

Using and Maintaining Your Speakers

Cleaning the sp ea kers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liqui ds to spill int o any openings. Also, do no t use any solven ts, chemical s, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

The speaker grille pan els require no special care. You may vacuum them carefully to remove dust.

7

Reference

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

No sound • Make sure the receiver 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 is not set to MUTE.

• Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your receiver.

• Check connections to both the speakers and the receiver. Refer to “Make the connections” on page 6. Correct any connection errors.

No sound from one speaker

One speaker sounds distorted

Not enough bass or treble • Adjust the bass and treble controls on the receiver.

• Disconnect the working spe aker from the receiver.

• Switch the cord of the “faulty” speaker from its original receiver 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. – If the speaker does not work, continue below.

• Remove the cord from the working speaker and co nnect it to the “faulty” speaker and either set of receiver jacks. – If the speaker now works, the problem was in the original speaker cord. – If the speaker does not work, the problem is in the speaker.

• Follow the same procedure for the problem of no sound from one speaker, as outlined above.

• Check the connections to make sure they are correctly in phase (+ to + and – to –). Refer to

“Make the connections ” on page 6.

• Move the speakers closer to or fa rther fr om th e side wall s or other sou nd-r eflect ing har d surfaces.

• Do not place the speakers exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling or any other sound-reflecting hard surface.

Customer service

If the troubleshooting guidelines above do not solve your problem, contact your authorized

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dealer to arrange for service. To obtain information or service directly from Bose, see the list of telephone numbers in cluded wi th y our sp eake rs. Bos e Corp or ation will mak e every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty.

Warranty period

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Bose 201® and 301® series V Direct/Reflec ting® speakers are cover ed by a limited transfer able 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, and mail to Bose.

Technical i n formation

Features

Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology Stereo Targeting® tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom® computer quality control

Driver complement

201®: One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweete r. 301®: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters.

Compatibility/impedance

201: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel. Rated 4 - 8 ohms

301: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 150 watts per channel. Rated 4 - 8 ohms

Enclosure

Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with black o r light cherry finish.

Reference

Size/Weight

201: 8"H x 13 Each speaker, unpacked: 11 lb (5 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 25.2 lb (11.4 kg).

301: 9 Each speaker, unpacked: 12.5 lb (5.7 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 28.7 lb (13 kg).

Optional accessories

Bose® FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with 201 and 301 Series V Dir ect/Reflecting speakers. For information, or to order accessories, con tact your authorized Bose dealer. To contact Bose directly, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers.

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