Bose FREESPACE E4 User Manual

FreeSpace® E4 Series II System Quick Start-Up Guide

1 Connect your PC to the E4 system 2 Start the Installer software 3 Mute the zone outputs

• NOTE: Install your FreeSpace® system Installer™
software before following these steps.

RS232

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SENSE MICROPHONES

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WALL PLATE CONNECTION

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CONTACT
CLOSURE

INPUT

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AUDIO SOURCES
MIC/

MIC/PAGE/

LINE 2

LINE 1

LINE 3

LINE4

• Connect a straight-wired DB9M-to-DB9F cable between
the COM port of your PC and the RS-232 port of the
E4 system.

• Make sure the E4 system POWER switch is set to ON.

AUX OUT/
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INPUTS

MUSIC ON

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OUTPUTS

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EQUIPMENT

This devicecomplies withpart 15 of the FCC rules. Operationis
subjectto the following conditions: (1)This device may not cause
harmfulinterference and (2)this device must accept any interference
received,including interference which may cause undesired operat
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class A Spec.

CLASS 2 WIRING

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OUTPUT

VOLTAGE

70V 100V

100/120V~AC T6.25A, L250V
220/240V~AC T3.15A, L250V

DO NOT SWITCH

WHILE POWER IS ON

FreeSpace E4 Series II

400 Watt System Electronics

Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA 01701-9168

Made in the U.S.A.

50/60Hz

300W MAX

ON

POWER

OFF

• Launch the Installer software on your PC.

• NOTE: The software installation disc is included with

the E4 system hardware.

• When the connection is initialized, the Installer software
automatically switches the E4 unit from standby to
operating mode.

• Once the connection is established, the Hardware Set
Up window for the E4 system appears on the screen.

4 Set zone Speaker EQ 5 Set Input Gain for music sources

• Select Out Gain for each zone.

• Click the Mute checkbox to silence the zone outputs of
the E4 system.

• Leave one zone active for monitoring purposes, or
connect a single speaker to the ZONE 1 output.

Opti-source

• Select ZONE Set Up for each zone output.

• Select the proper loudspeaker EQ type from the
Speaker EQ drop list.

Opti-source

• When using sources that do not have an output gain
control, increase the input gain using the Gain slider

• Select In Gain for the first music source.

• Select the proper input type from the Type drop list.

• When using sources that have an output gain control,
increase the source output gain until the signal meter is
solid green. Occasional flashing red is normal.

until the signal meter is solid green.

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• Set Opti-source

to On. If you hear a dramatic
increase or decrease in volume, adjust your input gain
accordingly.

• NOTE: For detailed information on the setup of mic, line

and page sources see the online help system.

7 Set zone Output Gain6 Assign sources to zones 8 Adjust the zone EQ

• Select Source Assign for each zone.

• Move selected System Sources to the ZONE Sources
list using the right arrow button.

• In the Zone Sources list, double click on the name of
the source you want as the default source.

• Assign Paging to a zone by adding the PAGE source.

• Make sure all zones are connected to the E4 system.

9 Calibrate Auto Volume

• Check that the Auto Volume sensing microphone has
been installed according to recommendations.

• Select Auto Volume for the zone to be calibrated.

• Set the Auto Volume Tracking level. Use a level of
“less than” by “3” or “6” dB for background systems,
and a level of “equal to” or “more than” by “1” or “3” dB
for foreground systems.

• Select Out Gain for each zone.

• Raise the Gain slider to the desired maximum volume
and move the Maximum Gain Stop to this location.

• Lower the Gain slider to the desired minimum volume
and move the Minimum Gain Stop to this location.

• Set the Gain slider to the desired initial volume.

• Click the Set Up button to start the calibration process.

• Follow the onscreen instructions during the process.

• For detailed information on the Auto Volume function,
see the online help system.

• Select EQ for each zone.

• Make the desired adjustments to the Low, Mid and Hi
equalizer controls.

• Select Dynamic EQ for the zone and set it to On.

10 Flash hardware configuration

Opti-source

• Click the Flash Hardware Configuration button to
save the current system settings as the new default
configuration. The default configuration contains the
settings that are loaded when the E4 system is powered
on.

• Click the Save File button to save the settings in a file
on your PC where they can be stored for future use.

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FreeSpace® E4 Series II System Hardware Quick Reference Guide

Front Panel

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1. STANDBY – The STANDBY button switches the unit between standby and
active. The color of the LED above the switch indicates the status:
Amber = Unit is in standby
Unlit = Unit is active

2. USB – A USB communications port (for future use)

3. SYSTEM STATUS – The SYSTEM STATUS LED indicates the condition of

the unit.
Green = Normal Operation
Red = Fault condition

4. AMP Outputs – These LEDs work in pairs (1 and 2, 3 and 4) and indicate
the operating status of the four amplifier output channels.

Accessories

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The following accessories are shipped with the E4 unit in the FreeSpace E4
System Accessory Kit (PC030105).

• 2-terminal input connectors (6) – For wiring sensing
microphones

• 3-terminal input connectors (2) – For wiring equipment
to the MIC/LINE 3 input

• 4-terminal input connectors (3) – For wiring equipment
to the AUX/OUT CONTROL, MIC/PAGE/LINE 4, and
DIRECT IN/CONTROL inputs

• 2-terminal output connectors (5) – For wiring speaker
cables to the AMP OUT connections

• Rubber feet (4) – For installing the E4 unit on a level surface

5. AUDIO SOURCES – These LEDs indicate the operating status of the four
input sources:
Green = Good signal
Amber = Low signal
Red = Input signal clipping

6. DIRECT INPUT – The color of this LED indicates the condition of the
source connected to the DIRECT IN/CONTROL connector on the rear panel.
Amber = Active bypass
Unlit = Normal operation

Back Panel

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LISTED 917D

AUDIO

EQUIPMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1)This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2)this device must accept any interference
received,including interference which may cause undesired operation.
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class A Spec.

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OUTPUT

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70V 100V

DO NOT SWITCH

WHILE POWER IS ON

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220/240V~AC T3.15A, L250V

FreeSpace E4 Series II

400 Watt System Electronics

Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA 01701-9168

Made in the U.S.A.

50/60Hz

300W MAX

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System controls

1. SENSE MICROPHONES – Input connectors for sensing microphones used

with the Auto Volume feature. Connect Bose® Auto Volume Kit.

• Replacement voltage label (2) – Used on OUTPUT VOLTAGE
selection switch

• FreeSpace system Installer™ software CD

Note: Please see sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the FreeSpace E4 Business Music
System Owner’s Guide for unit placement guidelines, rack-mounting instructions,
detailed connection information, and troubleshooting information.

Signal out options

7. ZONE 4 LINE OUT – A line-level output that duplicates the program mate-

rial from LINE 4. May be used to feed another amplifier installed for a large
zone. Use the 12V control output to connect to Bose® amplifier sequence
inputs.

8. MUSIC ON HOLD/PBX OUT – Connect to Music on Hold input of PBX.

AC Power

9. OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting (70/100V) – Check the

OUTPUT VOLTAGE switch setting and change if needed.

Installer’s Note: Disconnect power from the E4 unit
before changing the OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting.

OUTPUT

VOLTAGE

70V 100V

DO NOT SWITCH

WHILE POWER IS ON

2. RS-232 – Standard RS-232 communications
port. Provides a communications interface for a
PC running FreeSpace system Installer soft-

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the E4 hardware.

RX IN

X OUT

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3. WALL PLATE CONNECTION – Connect to
User Interface Kit or Auto Volume Interface Kit.

4. REMOTE ON/OFF – Connect momentary switch for remotely operated
standby.

Audio source inputs

5. AUDIO SOURCE Connections
LINE1/LINE2 – Unbalanced audio inputs
AUX MIC/LINE 3 – Balanced audio input with phantom power
PAGE/MIC/LINE 4 – Balanced audio input with phantom power
DIRECT IN/CONTROL – Balanced (DSP bypass at max. power)

Amplifier outputs

6. ZONE OUT 1/2/3/4 – Speaker connections for four zones.

Connect cables from up to four zones to the AMP OUT jacks.
Install an output connector (supplied) on each output line.

Installer’s Note: Please notice the polarity
markings when wiring speaker cables to the AMP
OUT connectors. Wire each connection as shown,

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switch setting and replace the label. Additional labels are supplied in the
accessory kit.

Installer’s Note: Changing this setting requires a corresponding change
to the fuse box configuration: 70V is selected for 100-120VAC; 100V is selected
for 220-240VAC.

10. POWER ON/OFF – Switches AC power on or off.

11. Fuse box with AC voltage configuration indicator

Installer’s Note: The fuse box configuration must be coordinated with
the 70/100V OUTPUT VOLTAGE setting: 70V should be selected for
100-120VAC; 100V should be selected for 220-240VAC.

The fuse box is configured at the factory according to the specifications of
your order. Should you need to replace the fuse, follow these steps:

a. Using a thin screwdriver blade,

open the fuse box. Pull out the
drawer and remove the fuse.

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12. AC line cord jack – AC line cord connection. Insert the proper line cord for
the AC voltage used in your region.

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