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Bose
®
201
®
and 301
®
Series V Direct/Reflecting
®
Speakers
Owner’s Guide
August 13 , 2002
AM264981_01_V.pdf
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
©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
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
®
to
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.
2
)
2
)
2
)
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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Setting Up
+
—
+
—
+
—
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.
Black
Black
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
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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
3
⁄
"W x 8
4
3
⁄
"H x 14
4
®
FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with 201
1
⁄
"W x 9
4
5
⁄
"D (20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm).
8
3
⁄
"D (25 cm x 36 cm x 25 cm).
4
A.
B.
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©2002 Bose Corporation
The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
264981 AM Rev.01 JN30028
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