Bose L1 Users Manual
L1® Compact
Portable Line Array System
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
Quick setup guide
Guía rápida de instalación
Notice de montage
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up
and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide
for future reference.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this system unless you are
qualified. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the
presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
CAUTION: This product shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.
CAUTION: Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
CAUTION: Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in
recreation vehicles, or on boats.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at
www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
WARNING: Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus As with any electronic products, use care not to spill
liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
English
Japan only:
Note: Provide an earth connection before the main plug is connected to the mains.
©2009 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without
prior written permission.
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Information about products that
generate electrical noise
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This product complies with the Canadian
ICES-003 Class A specifications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources,
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Servicing is required when
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock,
avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles.
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the
product – as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-circuit parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.
17. See product enclosure for safety-related
markings.
18. Use proper power sources – Plug the prod-
uct into a proper power source, as described
in the operating instructions or as marked on
the product.
19. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
20. No naked flame source, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on or near the
apparatus.
21. Power LED – Indicates power status.
Blue: Power on.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SYSTEM SETUP 3
System configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up in the collapsed position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up in the extended position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Extending the Loudspeaker Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting power to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATING INFORMATION 6
Connections and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear panel outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Plugging in your sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Channel 1 (microphone) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Channel 2 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Applying the acoustic guitar ToneMatch
Connection scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Solo musical performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DJ events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Advanced setup using the T1 ToneMatch
Single musician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Multiple musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mixed setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
®
preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
®
audio engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 14
Caring for your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
®
Bose
Community Message Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Limited Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Audio Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® L1® Compact Portable Line Array System.
Whether you are a musician amplifying your instruments, a mobile DJ
entertaining an audience, or the host of your own special event, this system
will provide quality sound for audiences of approximately 100 people.
This owner’s guide provides detailed setup and operating instructions for
your L1
®
Compact system and explains how to connect to a variety of
audio sources. For additional information on using this system, including
tips, techniques, and frequently asked questions, please visit
www.Bose.com/musicians on the Internet.
Features and benefits
• Carry it in one trip – The entire system is light enough to be carried in a single
trip.
• Set it up in one minute – The interlocking components of the L1® Compact
system allow system setup in less than a minute. There are no external
speaker wires required. An integrated bass enclosure with an intuitive user
interface eliminates the need for separate components.
• Fill the room with one loudspeaker – Whether you’re performing live
or playing back prerecorded music, whether you’re performing in a
coffeehouse or a 100-seat room, Bose
technology provides nearly 180º of tonally balanced sound coverage so there
are no dead spots.
• PA and monitor combined – Audience members enjoy a more consistent and
intimate listening experience because the system sets up behind the
performer and serves as both the monitor for the stage and amplification
system for the audience. The performer alone controls the sound.
• Versatility – In addition to musical performances, the L1
quality sound for a wide variety of general-purpose uses including
presentations, celebrations, speeches, and music playback for about
100 people.
• Integrated ToneMatch
customization on your microphone or instrument to provide a listening
experience that most musicians only achieve using a recording studio.
• Two setup options – The L1
collapsed position for smaller audiences or extended positions for larger
audiences.
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INTRODUCTION
®
Spatial Dispersion™ loudspeaker
®
Compact provides
®
signal processing – Provides a high level of tone
®
Compact system can be used in either the
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Loudspeaker
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Product overview
The L1® Compact Portable Line Array System is shipped in two cartons.
Carefully unpack the cartons and check that you have all the items listed on this
page.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach
of children.
®
The L1
•L1
•L1
•L1
The L1® Compact system comes with a slipcover for the Power Stand and a
padded carry bag for the L1
Compact system consists of:
®
Compact Power Stand
®
Compact Loudspeaker Array
®
Compact Extensions
Power stand carton Extensions carton
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Compact Extensions.
English
L1® Compact Power Stand
with Loudspeaker Array
AC power cord
Power Stand slipcover
L1® Compact Extensions
Extensions carry bag
For a complete list of optional equipment and accessories, please visit:
www.Bose.com/musicians.
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