Bose L1 Pro32 operation manual

L1 Pro32

Portable Line Array

Owner's Guide

Important Safety Instructions

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Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.

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 wide blade or the third prong are 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 it exits 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 personnel. Servicing is required when 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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This symbol on the product means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock.

This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

Use at altitude less than 2000 meters only.

•Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

•Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.

•Do NOT place the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet while in use.

•Do NOT place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

•To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose the product to rain, liquids, or moisture.

•Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the product.

•Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.

•Provide an earth connection or ensure the socket outlet incorporates a protective earthing connection before connecting the plug to the mains socket outlet.

•Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•When wrapping or coiling the cable, make sure the diameter of the coil is at least 20 centimeters (8 inches). Doing this can prevent unnecessary stress and damage to the internal wires throughout the life of the cable.

•The SubMatch Cable is intended for use with these Bose products only: L1 Pro32, Sub1, and Sub2.

•Do NOT use the SubMatch Cable to connect more than two Sub1/Sub2 subwoofers together.

Regulatory Information

The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.

	Power Modes
Required Power State Information
	Standby		Networked
			Standby
Power consumption in specified power mode, at	≤0.5 W		N/A*
230V/50Hz input
Time after which equipment is automatically	4 hours		N/A*
switched into mode
Power consumption in networked standby if all
wired network ports are connected and all wireless	N/A*
network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input
	*Product does not utilize a networked
Network port deactivation/activation procedures.	standby mode for a Bluetooth®
Deactivating all networks will enable standby	connection and does not have the
mode.	ability to be configured to a network
	via Wi-Fi® or Ethernet
	L1 Pro32
Dimensions (H × W × D)	213.5 × 34.5 × 55.0 cm
	(84.1 × 13.6 × 21.7 in)
Net Weight	13.0 kg
	(28.6 lb)
Input Rating	100–240 VAC, 5 A, 50/60 Hz
Initial turn on inrush current	15.3 A at 120 V; 29.0 A at 230 V
Inrush current after AC mains interruption of 5 s	1.2 A at 120 V; 26.5 A at 230 V

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radiator and your body.

The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

Model: 431389L32. The CMIIT ID is located on the bottom of the product.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Information About Products That Generate Electrical Noise (FCC Compliance Notice for US)

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada’s license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Important Safety Instructions

For Europe:

Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per applicable regulations.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper

disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product,

contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices”, without permission by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power, or alter original characteristics, as well as performance, to an approved low power radio-frequency device.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere with legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

		Lead	Mercury	Cadmium	Hexavalent	Polybrominated	Polybrominated
	Part Name	(Pb)	(Hg)	(Cd)	(CR(VI))	Biphenyl (PBB)	diphenylether
							(PBDE)
	PCBs	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Metal Parts	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Plastic	O	O	O	O	O	O
	Parts
	Speakers	X	O	O	O	O	O
	Cables	X	O	O	O	O	O
	This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous­ materials for this part is below the limit requirement of

GB/T 26572.

X:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

		Equipment name: L1 Pro32 Type designation: 431389L32
				Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
	Unit	Lead	Mercury	Cadmium	Hexavalent	Polybrominated	Polybrominated
		(Pb)	(Hg)	(Cd)	chromium	biphenyls (PBB)	diphenyl ethers
					(Cr+6)		(PBDE)
	PCBs	−	○	○	○	○	○
	Metal Parts	−	○	○	○	○	○
	Plastic	○	○	○	○	○	○
	Parts
	Speakers	−	○	○	○	○	○
	Cables	−	○	○	○	○	○

Note 1: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.

China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands

Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. For service or importer information, call [phone]

Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan. Phone Number: [phone]

Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®

Bose, L1, SubMatch, and ToneMatch are trademarks of Bose Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Bose Privacy Policy is available on the Bose website.

©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

Please complete and retain for your records.

The serial and model numbers are located on the product label on the bottom of the product.

Serial number: ____________________________________________________

Model number: ___________________________________________________

Warranty Information

This product is covered by a limited warranty.

For warranty details, visit global.bose.com/warranty.

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Contents	PRO.BOSE.COM
Overview	5
Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Optional Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Setup	6
Connections and Controls......................................................................................................................................................................	6
Assembling the Power Stand and Array..........................................................................................................................................	7
Connecting Power and a Sub1/Sub2.................................................................................................................................................	8
AutoOff/Low-power Standby.......................................................................................................................................................	8
Connecting Sources..................................................................................................................................................................................	9
Channel 1 & 2 Controls......................................................................................................................................................................	9
Channel 3 Controls..........................................................................................................................................................................	10
L1 Mix App Control...........................................................................................................................................................................	10
Additional Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................................................	11
Channel Mute.......................................................................................................................................................................................	11
Phantom Power...................................................................................................................................................................................	11
System EQ.............................................................................................................................................................................................	11
Setup Scenarios.........................................................................................................................................................................................	12
Musician (with Sub)..........................................................................................................................................................................	12
Musician with Mobile Device (with Sub)..................................................................................................................................	13
Band (with Sub).................................................................................................................................................................................	13
Musician with T8S Mixer (with Sub).........................................................................................................................................	14
Musician (with Analog Sub Connection)................................................................................................................................	14
Musician Stereo with T4S Mixer (with Two Subs)................................................................................................................	15
DJ Stereo (with Two Subs)............................................................................................................................................................	16
DJ Mono (with Two Stacked Subs)............................................................................................................................................	17
DJ Mono (with Two Stacked Cardioid Subs).........................................................................................................................	18
DJ Stereo (with Four Stacked Subs).........................................................................................................................................	19
Musician Dual Mono (with Two Subs).....................................................................................................................................	20
Musician with S1 Pro Monitor (with Sub).................................................................................................................................	21
Care & Maintenance	22
Cleaning Your L1 Pro...............................................................................................................................................................................	22
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................	22

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Overview

Overview

Package Contents

L1 Pro32

Optional Accessories

•L1 Pro32 Array & Power Stand Bag

•SubMatch Cable

For additional information on L1 Pro accessories, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

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Setup

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Setup

Connections and Controls

	VOLUME	VOLUME	VOLUME
	TREBLE	TREBLE	TREBLE
	BASS	BASS	BASS
	REVERB	REVERB
q
w
e	MUTE	MUTE	MUTE
r	INST	INST
t
		PHANTOM	SYSTEM EQ
			OFF
y			LIVE
			MUSIC
u			SPEECH
	LINE OUT	PUSH
i		o

h

qChannel Parameter Control: Adjust the level of volume, treble, bass, or reverb for your desired channel. Press the control to switch between parameters; rotate the control to adjust the level of your selected parameter.

wSignal/Clip Indicator: The LED will illuminate green when a signal is present and will illuminate red when the signal is clipping or the L1 Pro is entering limiting. Reduce the channel or signal volume to prevent signal clipping or limiting.

eChannel Mute: Mute the output of an individual channel. Press the button to mute the channel.

gWhile muted, the button will illuminate white.

		r Channel ToneMatch Button: Select the
		ToneMatch preset for an individual channel. Use
f		MIC for microphones and use INST for acoustic
		guitar. The corresponding LED will illuminate
	d	white while selected.
		t Channel Input: Analog input for connecting
		microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced),
		or line level (TRS balanced) cables.

sy Phantom Power: Press the button to apply 48-

volt power to channels 1 and 2. The LED will illuminate white while phantom power is applied.

uUSB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use.

Note: This port is not compatible with

aThunderbolt 3 cables.

iXLR Line Output: Use an XLR cable to connect the line-level output to a Sub1/Sub2 or another bass module.

oToneMatch Port: Connect your L1 Pro to a T4S or T8S ToneMatch mixer via a ToneMatch cable.

CAUTION: Do not connect to a computer or phone network.

aStandby Button: Press the button to power on the L1 Pro. The LED will illuminate white while the

jL1 Pro is on.

sSystem EQ: Press the button to scroll through and select a master EQ suitable for the use case. The corresponding LED will illuminate white while selected.

dTRS Line Input: Use a 6.4-millimeter (1/4-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.

fAux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to connect line-level audio sources.

gBluetooth® Pair Button: Set up pairing with Bluetooth capable devices. The LED will flash blue while the L1 Pro is discoverable and illuminate solid white when a device is paired for streaming.

hSubMatch Output: Connect a Sub1/Sub2 bass module with a SubMatch cable.

j Power Input: IEC power cord connection.

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Setup

Assembling the Power Stand and Array

Before connecting the power stand to a power source, assemble the L1 Pro32 using the upper mid-high array and lower mid-high array.

1.	Insert the lower array into
	the power stand.
2.	Insert the upper array into	Upper mid-high array
	the lower array.

The L1 Pro32 can be used without the upper array. This configuration is useful when a venue ceiling cannot

accommodate the height of the L1 Pro32.

Lower mid-high array

Power stand

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Connecting Power and a Sub1/Sub2
q Sub1/Sub2	w L1 Pro32 e r	t

1.Plug the SubMatch cable into the SubMatch Input on a Sub1/Sub2.

2.Plug the other end of the SubMatch cable into the SubMatch Output of the L1 Pro32.

3.Plug the power cord into the Power Input on the L1 Pro32.

4.Plug the other end of the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

Note: Do not power on the L1 Pro until after you've connected your sources. See Connecting Sources on page 9.

5. Press the Standby Button. The LED will illuminate white while the L1 Pro is on.

Note: Press and hold the Standby Button for 10 seconds to reset the L1 Pro to factory settings.

Press the Standby Button on any connected Sub1/Sub2. For additional information on how to set up a Sub1/ Sub2, see the Sub1/Sub2 owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM.

Note: When two Subs are connected to the L1 Pro32, first turn on the Sub connected directly to the L1 Pro32, then turn on the second Sub.

AutoOff/Low-power Standby

After four hours of no use, the L1 Pro will enter AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode to save power. To wake the L1 Pro from AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode, press the Standby Button. When the L1 Pro32 goes into AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode, this will cut power to any Sub1/Sub2 connected with a SubMatch cable. Press the Standby Button on a connected Sub1/Sub2 to wake it from AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode.

Note: Disable AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode by pressing and holding all three Channel Parameter Controls for 10 seconds, or via the Settings page in the L1 Mix app. Enable AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode by repeating this step. Disabling AutoOff/Low-power Standby mode will result in higher energy usage when the L1 Pro is not in use.

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