BOSE L1 Model 1S system User Guide

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L1® model 1S system
with ToneMatch® port
Owner’s Guide Guía de usuario Notice d’utilisation
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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model 1S power stand: _________________________________________ ____________________________ Top array and bottom extension: _________________________________________________________________ B1 or B2 bass module: _________________________________________________________________________
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’ s guide car efully. 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.
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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 www.Bose.com/compliance.
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requirements.The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at:
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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
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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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Parts list
L1TM Model II System
with ToneMatchTM port
Owner’s Guide
www.Bose.com/musicians
Top
Bottom
B1 Bass Module
Installation Guide
Power stand carton Array and extension carton B1 or B2 bass module carton
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The L1® system is shipped in three cartons. Carefully unpack the cartons and check that you have all the items listed on this page.
WARNING: To avo id da ng er of suffo cat ion, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
L1 power stand
Carrying bag
AC power cord
Quick setup guide Owner’s guide
L1 model 1S
top array and bottom extension
Carrying bag
B1 or B2 bass module
Cover
Bass module cable (4-wire)
Adhesive rubber feet (for B2 only)
Product registration card
B1 or B2 bass module owner’s guide
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Good
Better
Best
3 ft
(0.9 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
7-8 ft
(2.1-2.4 m)
3 ft
(0.9 m)
3 ft
(0.9 m)
3 ft
(0.9 m)
3 ft
(0.9 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
7-8 ft
(2.1-2.4 m)
7-8 ft
(2.1-2.4 m)
7-8 ft
(2.1-2.4 m)
7-8 ft
(2.1-2.4 m)
Positioning your system
Placing the power stand in the right location is an importan t part of setting up this product. Determining the best location for your performance depends on several things.
• Size of staging area
• Number of performers
• Shared system (adding a T1 ToneMatch
The following guidelines should
• Set up your system in the rear area of the performance stage.
• If possible, position your syste
• If you are part of a group, avoid crowding together on stage. Allow some distance, ideally 7-8 feet (2.1-2.4 m), between you and the L1 performer. This allows the sound to wrap around performers and reflect off adjacent surfaces of the r
Figure 1
Placement recommendations
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audio engine and multiple instruments)
get you started in setting up for a concert or show.
m behind the performer(s).
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system and another
oom, creating a more pleasing room-filling sound.
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A
B
Socket for L1 bottom
Top array
Bottom extension
Bayonet
Channel
A
B
Front of system
Setting up the power stand
1. Holding the power stand vertically on the foor (Figure 2A), grasp one leg and swing it out as far as it will go. Notice that the o ther legs swing out automatic ally. The le
fully open before you can plug the extension into the power stand.
2. Lay the power stand flat on the floor in the desired position (Figure 2B).
Figure 2
Putting the power stand on the floor
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gs must be
WARNING: DO NOT move the completely assembled system as a unit. This could result in personal injury and/or damage to the product. Position the power stand on the floor in the chosen location before assembling the system.
Assembling the L1® model 1S system
This procedure tells you how to set up the loudspeaker sections in the power stand. If you plan to mount the T1 ToneMatch ToneMatch speaker.
1. Hold the bottom extension so that the cover faces front and plug it into the power stand (Figure 3A). Be sure to fully insert it into the socket to tion.
2. Align the bayonet on the top array with the chan nel on the back of the bot tom, and lowe r th
Figure 3
Setting up the system
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audio engine (optional)” on page 13 before installing the top array of the loud-
e top onto the bottom until it is flush (Figure 3B).
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audio engine on the L1 model 1S system, see “Adding a T1
assure stability and a good connec-
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AC Mains
CAUTION: DO NOT block or cover the handle opening, which is part of the ventilation system. Doing so can cause the L1
®
system to overheat, switch to a thermal protection mode, and temporarily turn off.
Power switch
Connecting to AC power
1. Make sure the power switch is off.
2. Plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC Mains c
3. Plug the other end into a live AC (mains) receptacle (Figure 4).
Figure 4
Power connections
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onnector on the power stand.
CAUTION: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage
electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor, which can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges, may be pu
rchased at electronics stores.
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B1
Bass Module Out
Bass Module Out
B2
Connecting the B1 or B2 bass module
You can place the B1 or B2 bass module either vertically or horizontally on the floor. It fits neatly bewteen the legs of the power stand.
1. Plug one end of the B1 or B2 bass module cable int o one of th e bass connector s. Rotate
th
e plug clockwise to lock it in place. You should hear a soft click as it locks.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Bass M
stand. Rotate the plug clockwise to lock it.
Note:
To disconnect a B1 or B2 cable, slide back the metal tab on the body of the plug, rotate
the plug counterclockwise, and pull it out of the connector.
Figure 5
B1 and B2 bass modules
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odule Out connector on the power
CAUTIONS:
• DO NOT connect any bass module other than the B1 or B2 to the power stand.
• DO NOT substitute the supplied cable with a 2-wire speaker cable. Use only the supplied B1 power stand uses the signals on two of the wir es to automatically sense how many B1 or B2 bass modules are connected.
• DO NOT connect a B1 or B2 bass module to two power stands at the same time.
bass module 4-wire cable to connect the B1 bass module to the power stand. The
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4
5
6
Carriage
Mounting bar
Bottom extension
T1 ToneMatch audio engine
1
2
3
Locking knob
Power stand
Hook and loop strap
T1 ToneMatch audio engine
Bottom extension
ToneMatch cable (supplied with T1)
ToneMatch port
Adding a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine (optional)
The T1 ToneMatch® audio engine provides additional input/output capabilities to your
Figure 6
Mounting the T1
system, plus digital signal processing to cust comes with hardware for mounting it on the left or right side of the bottom extension.
Note:
The audio engine mounts on the bottom section of the loudspeaker and requires removal
of the top section before starting this procedure.
1. Slide the carriage into the channel on the rear of the bottom extension and turn the knob clo
ckwise to lock it in place (Figure 6).
2. Insert the mounting bar into the slot in the carriage and push it downward.
3. Place the T1 on the mounting bar as shown.
4. Plug one end of the ToneMatch cable (supplied with the audio engine) into the ToneMatch output port (
) on the T1.
5. Using the hook and loop strap, secure the cable to the carriage.
6. Plug the other end of the cable into the ToneMatch port on the power stand.
omize the way you sound. The audio engine
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Second B1 bass module cable
First B1 bass module cable
Bass Module Out
Adding a second B1 bass module (optional)
The bass module output of the power stand can adequately drive one or two B1 bass modules. When placed horizontally, the modules are stackable (Fig ure 7).
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Figure 7
Installation of two B1 bass modules
CAUTION:
connector on the power stand. Driving more than two B1 bass modules from this output
Do not connect more than two B1 bass modules to the Bass Module Out
improperly loads the amplifier in the power stand, resulting in less than full system performance.
1. Connect the first B1 to the Bass M
odule Out connector on the power stand.
2. Plug one end of the second B1 cable into the unused connector of the first B1. Plug the ot
her end of the cable into one of the connecetors of the sec ond B1.
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OPERATING INFORMATION
OPERATING INFORMATION
Setting the analog input level
When connecting an audio source to the Analog Input, follow these steps to adjust the input Trim control.
1.
Set the Trim control on the power stand to the 0 (zero) position.
2. Connect the audio source to the Analog Inpu
3. Adjust the volume of the audio source to the desired level.
4. While playing the source, increase the Tr green or yellow.
5. If the Si or yellow.
gnal/Clip indicator glows red, decr ease the Trim level so that it glows only green
Using a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine and an analog input source
The L1® model 1S system can operate with both a T1 ToneMatch® audio engine and an analog audio source connected to the power stand. However, keep in mind that the volume le
vel of the audio engine and the analog audio source is adjusted independently.
t.
im level until the Signal/Clip indicator glows
User scenarios
Figure 1
Single system with keyboard
• The power stand Tr
nected to the An of the analog input signal.
• The T1 ToneMatch audio engine has a Tr
a Volume control for each output channel, and a Master volume control that adjusts the level of the ToneMatch output sent to the power stand. These controls have no effect on the signal fed to the Analog Input.
There are many ways to set up and use this system with and without the T1 T oneMatch audio engine. The following pages show examples of some typical user scenarios. When using the T1 ToneMatch audio engine, refer to its owner’s guide for more information on setup and operation.
im control only affects the volume level of the an alog audi o sour ce con-
alog Input. Therefore, the Signal/Clip indicator indicates the st atus o nly
im control and signal/clip indicator for each input,
Single musician
A solo musician might play a single instrument through the L1 model 1S system (Figure 1). A solo musician also might play an instrument and use a microphone for vocals (Figure 2 on page 16).
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T1 ToneMatch®
audio engine
T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
Figure 2
Single system with guitar and microphone
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Multiple musicians
In this scenario, a keyboard-guitar duo sings and plays through a single T1 ToneMatch audio engine and an L1
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system.
Figure 3
Single system with multiple instruments and T1 ToneMatch audio engine
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T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
T1 ToneMatch
audio engine
Figure 4
Multiple systems, each with a T1 ToneMatch audio engine
OPERATING INFORMATION
Full band
A full band scenario is built around multiple T1 ToneMatch® audio engines and L1® systems. Each musician plays and sings through a single T1 ToneMatch audio en gin e and L1 syst em.
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OPERATING INFORMATION
Figure 5
Two systems, a mixer, and input devices
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DJ events
DJs use many types of input sources (CD player, turntable, MP3 player, etc.) plugged into a mixer. In this scenario, two mixer outputs can be fed into two L1
®
systems for stereo sound.
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Caring for your product
Cleaning
• Clean the product enclosures using only a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia,
or abrasives.
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• Do not use any sprays near the product or allow
• If necessary, you may car
Getting service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Live Music Customer Service Pr oduc t and Technical Support Team at (877) 335-2673 or visit our support area online at www.Bose.com/livesound.
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems while using this product, try the following solutions. If you still can’t solve the problem, please call the Bose Live Music Product and Technical Support
Team direct at (877) 335-2673 to arrange for service.
Recommended troubleshooting tools
• Portable voltmeter • XLR and ¼" phone plug cables
• Cable tester • B1 bass module 4-wire cable
• AC outlet tester • Spare AC power cor d
Problem What to do
System is plugged in, power s power LED is off
witch is on, but
• Make sure you have power at the AC outlet. Try operating a lamp or other equipment fr
om the same AC outlet or test the outlet using an AC outlet tester.
• Make sure the power stand’s power cord plug is fully inserted into the AC outlet.
liquids to spill into any openings.
efully vacuum the grille of the L1® loudspeaker.
Power LED is on (green), but no
Power LED is red while the power
House circuit breaker keeps tr
sound
stand is on
ipping
• Make sure volume control is turned up on your instrument.
• Make sure the Tr
• Make sure your instrument is plugged into the Ana
• Connect your instrument to the power stand using a different cable.
• Plug your instrument into a different amplifier
• Please call Bose Live Music Customer Support at (877) 335-2673 for assistance.
• If more than one power stand is plugged into the same AC circuit, stagger the turn-on times. Each power stand has an inrush current of about 32 amps when turned on.
• If you have more than three power stands plugged into a single 15 amp circuit, move
e systems to another AC circuit. Each power stand can draw 5 amps or more when
som playing at high volumes for long periods of time.
im level control is turned up on the power stand.
log Input jack.
to make sure the instrument is working.
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Problem What to do
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With nothing plugged into the power stand, a slight hum or buzz is heard
B1 or B2 bass module is plugged in, but no bass audio is heard
B1 bass module sounds out of balance with the system
No mid/high sounds heard from the L1
®
top array
Instrument or audio source sounds distorted
Microphone is encountering feedback
• Using an AC outlet tester, test the AC outlet that the power stand is plugged into for reversed or open (hot, neutral, and/or ground) contacts.
• If using an extension cord, make sure that the cord is also tested as above.
• Make sure you are using the included 4-wire B1/B2 bass module cable.
• Make sure the B1 or B2 bass module cable is plugged into the Bass Module Out connector
and the cable plug is fully engaged in the connec to r.
• Try a different 4-wire cable.
• If available, try a different B1/B2 bass module.
• Make sure you are using the B1/B2 bass module 4-wire cable included with the B1 bass module package.
• Make sure that the B1 or B2 bass module grille is facing forward toward the musicians and audience.
• Make sure the L1 top array and bottom extension are firmly seated in their connectors.
• Make sure connections are not bent or broken.
• Try cleaning the contacts on the loudspeaker top and bottom with electronic contact spray cleaner.
• Make sure the Signal/Clip LED is not constantly red. If it is, lower the trim level.
• Try a different source or instrument.
• Try your source or instrument on another power stand.
• Orient the microphone so that it is not pointing directly at its respective L1 system.
• Try a different microphone.
• Try a different position for the loudspeaker and/or vocalist on stage.
• Increase the distance from the loudspeaker to the microphone.
• If using a vocal effects processor, make sure it is not contributing to the feedback problem.
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Limited Warranty and Registration
Your product is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the warranty are provided with your product. Register your products online at www.Bose.com/register or call (800) 905-1044. Failure to do so will not affect your warranty rights.
Accessories
Visit www.Bose.com/livesound, or call (800) 905-0886 for accessory information.
Technical Information
Mechanical
Component Dimensions Weight
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Power stand: 5''H x
Top array: 43½''H x
Bottom extension: 39.63''H x
B1 bass module: 15''H x
B2 bass module: 23.4''H x
10''W x 27''D
(12.8 cm x 26.2 cm x 69.2 cm)
(111.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 10.5 cm)
(100.6 cm x 10.6 cm x 10.5 cm)
10¼''W x 17¾''D
(38.0 cm x 26.0 cm x 45.0 cm)
(59.4 cm x 33.8 cm x 48 cm)
Electrical
•AC power rating: 100-120V
• Peak inrush current: 32A @ 120V
Component Impedance
®
L1
model 1S loudspeaker: 4 B1 bass module: 8 B2 bass module: 4
50/60Hz 500W (USA/Canada); 220-240V 50/60Hz 500W (Europe)
60Hz (USA/Canada); 61A @ 230V 50Hz (Europe)
3½''W x 4''D
4.15''W x 4.13''D
13.31''W x 18.9''D
23.7 lb (10.7 kg)
16.3 lb (7.4 kg)
8.5 lb (3.8 kg)
25.1 lb (11.4 kg)
45 lb (20.41 kg)
Audio Input/Output
• T1 ToneMatch® port: DC output/data input Ethercon/RJ4 5 co nn ector for a T1 ToneMatch audio engine
• Analog Input: Line-level input channel for ¼" TRS phone plug
• Bass Module Out: Neutrik
L1 and ToneMatch are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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NL4 output for one or two B1 bass modules
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