Bose 151 User manual

BOSE®

151®

ENVIRONMENTAL

SPEAKERS

OWNER'S

GUIDE

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

GUIA

DEL

USUARIO

NOTICE

D'UTILISATION

MANUALE

D1ISTRUZIONI

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

Customer

information

Table

contents

The serial numbers

151

®speakers

How

and where to use

are

Bose®

151 speakers 3

and Decide where you

want the speakers 4

Ipurchased them

Unpackthe speakers 5

How

hookup Bose

151

speakers 5

from Choose the speaker cord 5

Use the cord properly 6

Make the connections 6

Retailer Checkthe connections 7

Test the connections 7

Address Accessories 8

How

maintain

City State Zip Bose

151

speakers 8

Protect the connections 8

How to clean the speakers 8

Telephone Howto check out problems 9

Warranty period 9

For information 10

Technical information

Bedienungsanleitung 12

Guia del usuario 22

Notice D'Utilisation 32

Manuale Dell'Utente 42

Gebruiksaanwijzing 52

Thankyou

for

purchasing

Bose®

151®

environmental speakers. Their propri-

etary Bosetechnologies and all-weather

construction offeryou listening enjoy-

ment

both indoors and out.

How

and

""here

use

Bose

151

speakers

Bose

151

speakers are designed to meet

the challenges ofyear-round outdoor use

They can deliver Bose quality sound to

areas where you work, play, and relax

outside From potting shed to workshop,

patio to poolside, they will extend your

musical pleasure You can even install

151

speakers on board your boat

You may also use these speakers indoors,

areas where high humidity is common, such

as an indoor pool area or bathroom

Once you decidewhere you will use your

151

speakers, considerthe optional all-

weather mounting and installation accesso-

ries from Bose (Refer to "Accessories" on

page

8 )

Decide

where

you

want

the

speakers

For best results, mount both speakers on the

same wall, facing the listening area Make

sure they

not face each other (Outdoors,

if you are not using an existing wall, con-

sider the length of your listening areaas

your "wall ")

Measure the length of the wall and

divide

that length

six Place one speaker one-

sixth ofthe length from the left end of the

wall Place the other speaker one-sixth the

length from the right end (see Figure

If you

place

your

151

®speakers outdoors,

you will

probably

connect

them to an

amplifier or receiver that is inside

Note:

You

may

want

consultan electrical

installer who can route wires underground

through walls ifnecessary

Whether you mountthem inside or out,

consider

the following

•Measure the length of speaker

cords

you

need to

connect

each speakerto your

receiver or amplifier To determine the

wire

gauge

you will need, refer to the wire

gauge

recommendations under "Techni-

cal information" on

page

•It is importantthat the speaker cord not

tripped

over, pinched, or pulled

Determine the best route to protectthe

wire

...

------------------- Length of wall -----------------

.....

Figure

Place one speaker one-sixth of the way from each end of the wall

•Regardless of where you place your

speakers, make sure they cannot fall and

cause injuries See "Accessories"

page 8

•Bose

151

®speakers are not magnetically

shielded Keep them at least 9inches

(23 cm) from any video screen or

monitor

Note: Magnets in the speakers willaffecta

boat

compass Considerthis in choosing a

speakerlocation,

make sure

correctfor

this deviation

•

aboat, you can surface mountthe

speakers or mountthem flush to the

bulkhead (Refer to "Accessories" on

page 8)

Note:

flush-mount

151

speakers in a

boat, you

must

cut

ahole in the bulkheadfor

each speaker

You

may

want to consulta

marine electronics installer(employed

most

boat

yards) before cutting

any

holes

Unpack

the

speakers

Unpackeach speaker carefully Save the

carton and packing materials for possible

later use

either speaker appears dam-

aged, do not operate either one Repack

both speakers

the original carton and

notify your authorized Bose dealer immedi-

ately

How

hook

Bose®

151

speakers

CAUTION: Before making

any

connections,

turn

off

your

receiver

amplifier

and

unplug

itfrom the outlet(the

power

mains)

Choose

the

speaker

cord

Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness)

of speaker cord Standard zip cord (2-

conductor, 18-gaugewire found at electrical

and hardware stores) works for most

applications

your speakers will be more

than 30 feet (9 m) from the receiver or

amplifier, see the wire recommendations

under "Technical information"

page

Or check with your authorized Bose dealer

you decideto

run

the speaker cord

through awall or underground, check your

local building code requirements, or contact

an electrical installer before proceeding

Note: Be sure to

cut

enough

cord

reach

from the receiver

each speaker

Use

the

cord

properly

Speaker cord consists oftwo insulated

wires The insulation around one wire

striped, collared, or ribbed This marked

wire

always positive (+) The plain wire is

always

negative

(-)

These correspond to the red

(+) and black

(-)

terminals on the

back

the speaker, receiver, or amplifier Be sure

to connect each wire to the properterminal

(positive to positive, negative to negative)

•Prepare the ends of each cord

At the ends of each cord, strip approxi-

mately

1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both

wires Twist the bare ends of each wire

•Connectthe cords to your speakers

At the

back

of your speaker, unscrewthe

hex knob on one terminal post This reveals

asmall opening through the post Insert the

bare end of one wire into the opening

Tighten the knob to secure the wire Now

insertthe second wire into the second

terminal post (see Figure 2)

•Protect the cord

guard againstweather wear

exposed

wires, see "Howto maintain

Bose®

151

speakers"

page 8

Make

the

connections

1. Connectthe first cord to the left channel

of your receiver or amplifier

a. Attach the marked wire at one end to

the red (+) terminal

b. Attach the plain wire atthat end to the

black

(-)

terminal

Connectthe other end of the same cord

to your left speaker

a. Attach the marked wire to the red (+)

terminal post

bAttach the plain wire to the black

(-)

terminal post

3. Connectthe second cord to the right

channel and right speaker, following the

same procedure

Insertthe bare wire end into the opening on the terminal post

Receiver

or Amplifier

Check

the

connections

Figure

Complete all the connections

Test

the

connections

Check the speaker and receiver or amplifier

connections carefully Make sure no loose

strands of wire touch across terminals This

could create short circuits that can damage

an amplifier or receiver

Tighten any loose connections before you

plug

the receiver or amplifier

To make sure your speakers operate

correctly

1. Set your receiver or amplifier for MONO

(monophonic) and turn

Set the

balance control to normal (centered)

2. Place the speakers less than 6inches

(15 cm) apart, facing each other

3. Play some deep bass passages of

music through the speakers

The sound should seem to come from a

point between the two speakers The bass

should be full and natural

not, your

connections may be out of phase Reverse

the connections on the back of one speaker

Then repeat steps 1- 3

Accessories

Bose Model

SM-1

outdoor surface-mount

brackets give sturdy supportto

151®

speakers attached to ashelf, wall, ceiling,

roof overhang, or boat You can mountthe

brackets horizontally or vertically, and

change the angle to directthe sound

Bose

FM-1

outdoorflush-mount brackets

securely anchor

151

speakers to the

bulkhead of aboat These brackets install

through the bulkhead surface, so only the

speakerface and brackettrim are exposed

To order these brackets, or for more

information aboutthem, contact your

authorized Bose retailer Or see "For

information" on page 10

How

maintain

Bose®

151

speakers

Protect

the

connections

The bare wire ends of the speaker cord can

be affected byexposure to the elements

This

especiallytrue of saltwater expo-

sure

You may use asilicone caulking material,

such as

RTV

adhesive, to protectthe

connections It

commonly available at

hardware stores If you do use caulking,

apply it only after the wires are connected

and the knobs tightened down Checkthe

caulking annually, and re-apply as needed

How

clean

the

speakers

Use acloth dampened

mild detergent

and water to remove dustor dirt from the

outside of your

151

speakers Or use ahose

to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water Do

not use enough pressure to force water

behind the grille and into the driver or the

acoustic port

How

check

out

problems

If you have any problems with your

151®

environmental speakers, the suggestions

below may save you acall for service

neither

speaker

plays

•Checkthe settings on your receiver or

amplifier Refer to the owners guide that

came with it for instruction on settings

the

bass

treble

weak

•Checkthe tonal balance setting on your

receiver or amplifier

only

one

speaker

plays

•Checkthe balance control on your

receiver or amplifier

•Checkthe wires connected to the

speakerthat does not play Make sure

the wires are

good condition and are

firmly connected Review the "Hook up

your speakers" section on page 5

one

speaker

still

does

not

play

Disconnectthe wires from the speaker and

the receiver or amplifier Disconnectthe

other cord from its speaker, and connect

that end of the cord to the speaker that

doesn't play

•If the speaker still doesn't play, the

problem

the speaker

•If the speaker now plays, continue

checking for the source ofthe problem

Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier

or receiver Connect it to the other outputs

on the amplifier or receiver

•If the speaker plays, the problem

the

original cord that was connected to that

speaker

•If the speaker does not play, the problem

that channel of the receiver

If the above solutions fail to solve your

problem, contact your authorized

Bose®

dealerto arrange for service Or, to contact

Bose directly, see "For information" on page

10 Bose Corporation

make every effort

to resolve the problem, within the terms of

your warranty

Warranty

period

Bose

151

environmental speakers are

covered by alimited five-year transferable

warranty

Details of coverage are on the warranty card

that came with your speakers Please fill out

the information section, detach, and mail

to Bose

For

information

USABose Corporation, The Mountain

Framingham, MA01701-9168

1-800-367-4008

Phone hours -

(eastern time)

Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m

Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m

Canada

Bose

Ltd,

8-35 East Beaver Creek

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3

1-800-444-BOSE (444-2673)

Phone hours -

(eastern time)

Weekdays 9 a m to 5 p m

European Headquarters

Bose B V , Nijverheidstraat8

1135 GE Edam, Nederland

TEL 0299-390190

FAX

0299-390109

Australia

Bose Australia, Inc

1Sorrell Street

Parramatta, N S W 2150

TEL 02204-6111

FAX

02 204-6122

Austria

Bose Ges m b H ,Vienna Business Park

Wienerbergstrasse 7(10 OG)

A-1100 Vienna

TEL 01-60404340 FAX 01-604043423

Belgium

Bose N V , Limesweg 2

B-3700 Tongeren

TEL 012-390800

FAX

012-390840

Denmark

Bose A/S, Industrivej 7

2605

BnZJndby

TEL 4343-7777

FAX

4343-7818

France

Bose

SA,

rue Saint Vincent

78100 Saint Germain en Laye

TEL 01-30616363

FAX

01-30614105

Germany

Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-StraBe 36d

0-61381 Friedrichsdorf

TEL 06172-71040

FAX

06172-710419

Holland

Bose B V , Nijverheidstraat 8

1135 GE Edam

TEL 0299-390111

FAX

0299-390109

India

Bose Corporation India Private Limited

W-16, Greater Kailash-II

New Delhi 110 048

TEL (011) 648 4462

FAX

(011)

6484463

Ireland

Bose Corporation

Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

TEL 042-61988

FAX

042-61998

ItalyBose

SpA,

Via Luigi Capucci,12

00147 Roma

TEL 06-5127641

FAX

06-5115438

Japan

Bose K K ,Shibuya

Building, 28-3

Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150

TEL 3-5489-0955

FAX

3-5489-0592

Norway

Bose A/S, Solheimsgate

N-2001, Lillestr0m

TEL 63-817380

FAX

63-810819

Sweden

Bose A/S, Blandsadsgatan 2d

S-43146

M61ndal

TEL 31-878850

FAX

31-274891

Switzerland

Bose AG, Runenbergerstrasse 13

4460-Gelterkinden

TEL 061-9815544

FAX

061-9815502

United Kingdom

Bose Limited, Unit G2

Trinity Trading Estate

Sittingbourne, Kent

ME1

02PD

TEL 01795-475341

FAX

01795-427227

Other Locations

Bose Service,1NewYork Avenue

Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

TEL (508) 766-1900

FAX

(508) 766-1919

World Wide Web

www bose com

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