Bose 29297, 301, 201 User Manual

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Bose

201

and 301

Series V Direct/Reflecting

Speakers

Owner’s Guide

August 13 , 2002

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Bose Corporation

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Contents

Where to ﬁnd...

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 for 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 responsibility, 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

Reflecting

Series V Direct

speakers

Manufacturer’s authorized EU Representative

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Before you begin

Unpack the carton

Setting Up

Your 201

or 301 and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bose bring you high-quality listening pleasure.

These speakers are signiﬁcantly different fr om conventional speakers, so be sure to read this owner’s guide. It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for the greatest enjoyment.

Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use. Check the carton contents (Figure 1).

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.

Series V Direct/Reﬂecting

speakers recreate a natural balance of reﬂected

Figure 1

What comes in the carton

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 locations for your 201

Bose

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

shelf (Figure 2). Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides

of your room, as you face them. Exactly where you put them depends on the size and style 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 recom-

mend 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 corners 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.

Figure 2

Placement guidelines

or 301

speakers

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 mm 16 (1.3 mm 14 (2.1 mm

Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a ﬂoor, check your local build-

ing code requirements and safety regulations. If necessary, contact an electrical installer for this information.

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

At the ends of each cord, 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).

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

)

20 ft (6 m) 30 ft (9 m) 50 ft (15 m)

⁄

inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires.

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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 (Figur e 3).

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 dam-

age.

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

Test the speakers

Red

301® series V 201® series V

To make sure your speakers operate correctly:

1. T urn on your receiver. Set the receiver to MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on your

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 from a point between 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 sure all the wir es ar e connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (– to –). Then repeat steps 1 through 4 above to re-test the speakers.

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Red

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Enjoying sound in a variety of ways

Figure 4

301 and 201 series V speaker sound path

Your 201

or 301 ﬁers 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 (Figure 4).

speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and ampli-

Using and Maintaining Your Speakers

Cleaning the speakers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to spill into any openings. Also, do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

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

301® series V 201® series V

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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

• Disconnect the working speaker 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 connect 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.

One speaker sounds distorted

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

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

• 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 farther from the side walls or other sound-reﬂecting hard 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

Bose

dealer to arrange for service. To obtain information or service directly from Bose, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty.

Warranty period

Bose 201

and 301

series V Direct/Reﬂecting

speakers are covered by a limited 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, and mail to Bose.

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Technical information

Features

Direct/Reﬂecting Stereo Targeting Tuned port enclosure Syncom

Driver complement

201

301

Compatibility/impedance

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

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

Reference

speaker technology

tweeters

computer quality control

: One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweeter. : One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters.

Enclosure

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

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 and 301 Series V Direct/Reﬂecting speakers. For information, or to order accessories, contact your authorized Bose dealer. To contact Bose directly, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers.

Figure 5

A. Bose FS-01 speaker stand

B. WB-3 wall mounting brackets

⁄

"W x 8

⁄

"H x 14

FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with 201

⁄

"W x 9

⁄

"D (20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm).

⁄

"D (25 cm x 36 cm x 25 cm).

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