L1® model 1S system
with ToneMatch® port
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usuario
Notice d’utilisation
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’ s guide car efully. It will help you set up and operate your
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
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WARNING:
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
regulatory compliance, and system performance.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
remain readily operable.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this system unless you are qualified.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence
of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the system enclosur
constitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user
t
o the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
This product shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall
e that may be of sufficient magnitude to
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 all applicable EU
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Information about products that
generate electrical noise
NOTE: 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 when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful int er ference
in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Initial turn on inrush current: 32 Amps
Inrush current after AC mains interruption of 5 seconds:
32 Amps
This product meets all EN55103-2 immunity
requirements for E2 electromagnetic environment.
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
ac
cordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as
rad
iators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or th ird pr ong
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 fr om bein g walked on or
pinche
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or
blades with one wider than the other. A
d, particularly at plugs, convenience
manufacturer.
cart is used, use caution when
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way , su ch 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.
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
overloading wall
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 bottom for safet y-related
markings.
18. Use proper power sources – Plu
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
splashin
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
g, and no objects filled with liquids,
outlets, extension cords, or
g the product into
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INTRODUCTION 5
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SYSTEM SETUP 8
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Positioning your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up the power stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembling the L1® model 1S system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the B1 or B2 bass module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adding a second B1 bass module (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OPERATING INFORMATION 15
Setting the analog input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine and an analog input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
User scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Single musician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multiple musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Full band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DJ events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19
Caring for your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Getting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Limited Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® L1® model 1S system with ToneMatch® port. Based on a
revolutionary
to amplified performance.
This owner’ s guide pr ovides detailed setup and o perating instructions for your L1 system and
explains how to connect equipment to it.
For additional information on using this system, including tips, techniques, and frequently
asked questions, please visit www.Bose.com/livesound on the Internet.
Features and benefits
• You control the sound – Just as in an unamplified performance, you control the sound.
You will no longer wonder how you sound to your fellow musicians or to your audience
because you will hear what they hear.
• Quick and easy setup – The L1 system is easy to carry and can be set up in minutes, not
hours. This frees you from the time-consuming and often frustrating effort required to prop
erly set up conventional sound equipment.
• Dramatically improved performance – Compared to using conventional equipment,
performance and enjoyment dramatically improve because the struggle to hear yourself
and the other musicians is diminished.
• Creates excitement and emotion – Enhanced performance of the musicians creates the
kind of excitement and emotion that is valued by music lovers.
• You hear what the audience hears – For the first time, musicians hear what their
audiences hear and thus, are less likely to play at uncomfortable sound levels.
new technology, this system brings the benefits of an intimate acoustic concert
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• The music is naturally dynamic – The softest to the most intense passages can be
heard and enjoyed.
• Improves your appearance – There is less equipment on the stage and more room.
• Sound reproduction unlike before – Audience members report that th e clarity and
excitement that come from hearing the accurate reproduction of sound from each
instrument, and from hearing the sound of each instrument in its position on stage
(as opposed to mono or even stereo mix of all instruments), is unlike anything they have
heard before in an amplified performance.
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Top array
Power stand
L1 model 1S system with ToneMatch port and B1 bass module
Optional equipment
B1 bass
module
T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
Additional
B1 bass
module
B2 bass
module
Bottom
extension
NTRODUCTION
Product overview
Figure 1
L1 model 1S system and
optional equipment
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The L1® model 1S system – with ToneMatch® port consists of: the power stand, bottom
extension, top array, and a B1 or B2 bass module.
The system also comes with a padded
carrying bag for each of its parts.
To expand your system and enhance performance, you can add:
• A second B1 bass module for bass guitar, kick drum, or organ. Each power stand can
p
ower up to two B1 bass modules.
• A T1 ToneMatch audio engine for digital signal processing, additional inputs and user-interface control.
For a complete list of optional equipment and accessories, please visit:
www.Bose.com/livesound.
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Power switch
Switches the system
on and off.
AC Mains
AC power input
connector.
Bass Module Out
Bass output signal for driving one
or two B1 bass modules. Accepts
a 4-wire bass module cable.
Trim
Adjusts the level of the
analog input signal.
ToneMatch
®
port
Digital audio and power connection for the optional T1
ToneMatch audio engine.
Accepts the included
ToneMatch cable.
Analog Input
A line-level analog input. Accepts
a ¼" TRS phone cable. Used for
an instrument or other audio
source.
Signal/Clip LED
Indicates status of the analog input signal.
Green = normal input
Yellow = input approaching clipping
Red = input clipping
Power/Fault LED
Indicates power status.
Blue = system on
Red = system fault
Connections and controls
The top panel of the power stand provides system connectors and controls (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Power stand top panel
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