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:
®
Bose
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
®
and 301® Series V Direct
Reflecting
Manufacturer’s authorized EU
Representative
®
speakers
©2002 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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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.
Figure 1).
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to
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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.
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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
Figure 2).
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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Figure 2
Placement guidelines
18" (45 cm)
or more
12" (30 cm)
or more
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.
LEFT
speaker
18" (45 cm)
or more
4-12'
(1-4 m)
RIGHT
speaker
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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).
20 ft (6 m)
30 ft (9 m)
50 ft (15 m)
1
⁄
inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires.
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Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.
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