Bose 301 Series V User manual

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Bose® 301®

Series

Direct/Reflectinif

Speakers

Owner's Guide

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your

purchase

Bose" 301· Series

DireetlReflecting" speakers

Their

integrated system

advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction

from abookshelf design

For

your

records

Serial numbers are located on

the

back

each 301 speaker

Serial numbers and

Dealer name _

Dealer phone Purchase

date'

We suggest you keep

your

sales slip and warranty card together

with

this

owner's

guide

Declaration

Conformity

We,

the

offerer

Bose" Corporation, The Mountain

Framingham,

01701-9168 USA

acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product.

Kind

equipment'

Type designation Loudspeakers

301·Series IV

DirectlReflecting~

speakers

in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1)

the

Directive,

is in compliance with

the

following norm(s)

document(s):

Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1

Accredited

Bose Corporation

3November 1995

Bose B.V, Nijverheidstraat 8

1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Paul Olean, General Manager, Bose Europe

Manufacturer's authorized EU

representative

Where to find...

Setting Up

Before you begin .. . . .

Unpack the carton . . .

Select the locations for your 301@speakers. . .

Choose the cord .. . . .

Prepare the cord

Make the connections

Check the connections

. . . .. .

Test the speakers

.. . . . . 4

. . ... . . . .. . 4

.... . . . . 5

. . . . ... .. . . 6

. 7

Using and Maintaining Your 301@Series IV Speakers

Enjoying sound in a variety of ways . 8

Cleaning the speakers . . . .. . . . . .... .. .... 8

Warranty period . . . . ., . . . . ... . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 9

Customer service . . . . . 9

Product Information

Technical information . ... ... ............. ......................................... ... . . 10

Optional accessories . ..... .............. ... ....... ............ ................... . . ..... 10

Bose8 Corporation .............. ...................................... inside back cover

. . inside back cover

Where

find.••

Setting Up

Before you begin

Unpack the carton

Select the locations for your

301®

speakers

Choose the cord

Prepare the cord

Make the connections

Check the connections

Test the speakers

Using and Maintaining Your

301®

Series

Speakers

Enjoying sound

avariety of ways

Cleaning the speakers

Warranty period

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Product Information

Technical information

Optional accessories

Bose®

Corporation

.10

..... 10

Before

you

begin

Your

301

Series

Direct/Reflecting~

speakers re-create anatural balance

reflected and

direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance They are designed at Bose'" to

bring you high-quality listening pleasure

The

Direct/Reflecting~

tweeter inside each speaker creates apattern

sound similar

what you experience at alive concert

addition, the Stereo

Targeting~

tweeters help

establish the natural balance of sound, for full enjoyment

stereo even when you move

around the room These distinct left and right speakers also feature tuned port enclosures

that contribute

their deep, room-filling bass

advanced crossover design adds

the

realism and clear definition of both musical instruments and voices

Your

301

Series

speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be

sure

read this owner's gUide It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for

the greatest enjoyment

Unpack

the

carton

Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use Check

the carton contents (Figure

If either speaker appears damaged,

not use them Instead, repack both speakers in the

original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately

Note:

Now

good

time

record the speakerserial numbers on

page

this guide

and

on your warranty

card

RIGHT speaker

CAUTION:

avoid danger

suffocation,

keep the plastic

bags

that

wrap these speakers out

the reach

children

Figure

What comes in the carton

•Left speaker

•Right speaker

• 8 self-adhesive rubber feet

Rubber feet

Select

the

locations

for

your

301

speakers

Bose> 301 speakers are

designed

fit

horizontally on a

table

shelf

(Figure 2)

sure

choose

astable

and

level surface

for

each speaker

Place

the

left

and

right speakers (marked

the

back

each one)

the

left

and

right

sides

your

room, as you

face

them

Exactly where you

put

them

depends

the

size

and

style

your

room

and

where you

think

they

sound

best

Feel free

experiment

find

location

that

both

convenient and provides

the

sound

you prefer

Note:

Because the grilles on the front

each speaker protect the drivers inside,

recommend that you do

not

remove the grilles

Here are

some

basic

guidelines

•Place

the

speakers 4

12 feet

4m)

apart

•

Choose

astable

and

level surface

for

each speaker,

and

attach

the

rubber

feet

•Leave

least 12 inches (30 cm)

space

from

the

end

speaker

the

side

wall

•Leave

least

inches

(45 em)

from

the

speakers

the

floor

ceiling

•Leave

least

inches (60 cm)

from

the

speakers

any Nscreens

monitors

•Keep

the

back

the

speakers within 18

inches

(45 cm)

the

wall

behind

them

•

not

place

the

speakers

exactly

halfway

between

the

floor

and

ceiling

any

other

sound-reflecting hard surface

•

not

put

the

speakers in avertical

position

Note:

Bose speakerstands can extend your placement options See "Optional accesso-

ries" on

page

18"

(45

em)

LEFT

RIGHT

speaker speaker

12"

pem) 4-12'

ore

_I-

(1-4

---

18"

(45

em)

CAUTION:

301 speakers are designed

specifically for placement on a

stationary shelf, table,

stand

On smooth surfaces like

marble, glass

highlypol-

ished wood, vibrations

may

cause the speakers

slide

sure

attach the self-

adhesive rubber feet

the

bottom surface

each

speaker for

added

stability

and

protection

The

feet go

the

corners

the flat surface,

inside the seam

not

use these speakers in

amoving vehicle As supplied,

the speakers are not designed

mounted on walls

not

mount them without consulting

aqualified installer

check

with Bose for details on the

proper

mounting procedure

Improperly mounted speakers

may

fall,

causing injury

and

damage

Figure

Placement guidelines

CAUTION:

For the most realistic sound

image, make sure the left

speaker

placed

on the left

and

the right speaker

the right side

your room, as

you face them

Choose

the

cord

It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness)

speaker cord Standard zip cord

(2-conductor, 18-gauge

Wire)

works

for

most applications

You

can find this wire

most

electrical and hardware stores

You

will need thicker wire if your speakers will be more than 30 feet

from areceiver (or

amplifier) Refer

the wire recommendations under "Technical information" on page 10,

contact your authorized Bose$ dealer for more information

Note: Before running speaker

cord

through awall or under afloor

check

your local

building code requirements

and

safety regulations

You

may want

contactan electrical

installer for this information

Prepare

the

cord

Speaker cord consists

two

insulated wires The insulation around one wire is marked

(striped, collared,

ribbed). This marked wire is always positive

(+)

The plain wire is always

negative (-) These wires correspond

the red

(+)

and black (-) terminals on the speakers

and the receiver

At the ends

each cord, strip approximately

1;2

inch

(12

mm)

insulation from both wires

Twist the bare end

each wire so loose strands will not touch across terminals Be sure

connect each wire

the properterminal (positive

positive and negative

negative)

Note:

sometimes difficult

distinguish wire markings Inspect both wires carefully

Make

the

connections

Just press the terminal tab on the back

each speaker

insert the appropriate wire

(Figure

1Connect one speaker cord

your right speaker

Attach the marked wire at one end

the red

(+)

terminal.

b. Attach the plain wire at that end to the black (-) terminal.

Connect the other end

the same cord

the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT

your

receiver

Attach the marked wire

the red

(+)

terminal.

b. Attach the plain wire

the black (-) terminal.

3Connect the second cord

the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT Follow the

steps in 1and 2above.

Red

terminal

tabl--~~~~~

CAUTION:

Never use broken

frayed

wiring, which can result

electrical shock or damage

CAUTION:

Before making any connec-

tions turn offyour receiver

and

unplug it from the AC

power

(mains) outlet Not

doing so may result

dam-

age to your system

Figure

How to

make

terminal connec-

tions

Check

the

connections

Check to be sure all connections are made positive

positive

and negative

negative

(Figure

Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals

Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the amplifier Tighten any loose connections

before you plug

the receiver and turn it on

Back

RIGHT

speaker

Back

receiver

Back

LEFT

speaker

Figure

Completed connections

Test

the

speakers

make sure your speakers operate correctly

1Place the speakers less than 6inches

(15

cm) apart, facing each other

Turn

on your receiver Set the receiver

MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on

your receiver

3Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off

4Set the balance control

normal (center position)

5Play some deep bass passages

music through the speaker

The sound should seem

come from apoint between the

two

speakers The bass should

be full and natural If it is not, one

the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers

play out

phase (refer

"Make the connections" on page

correct the problem, make sure all the wires are connected positive to positive

and negative

negative

Then repeat steps 1through 5above

re-test

the speakers

Enjoying

sound

in a

variety

ways

Bose~

301

®Series

DirectiReflecting~

speakers are designed

work

with avariety

stereo receivers and amplifiers The open, spacious performance

these speakers

also makes them an ideal choice for home theater,

for listening

CD's, tapes,

radio

broadcasts (Figure

Cleaning

the

speakers

Clean the surface

your speakers with asoft

damp

cloth Do not use any sprays near the

system

allow liquids

spill into any openings Also,

not use any solvents, chemicals,

cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia,

abrasives

The speaker grille panels require

special care

You

may vacuum them carefully

remove

dust

Warranty

period

Bose

301

Series

DirectiReflecting® speakers are covered by alimited 5-year transferable

warranty Details

the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your

speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card, detach, and mail

Bose

FigureS

301'

Series

Direct/Reflecting'

speaker sound path

Troubleshooting

Problem

No sound

No sound from

one speaker

One speaker

sounds distorted

Not enough

bass or treble

What

•Make sure the receiver is plugged

and turned on

•Check

be sure the AC power (mains) outlet is working

•Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphone jack

•Make sure the receiver is not set to MUTE

•Refer

the owner's guide that came with your receiver

•Check connections

both the speakers and the receiver

Refer

"Make the connections" on page 6Correct any connec-

tion errors

•Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver

•Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from its original receiver

jacks

the other set of jacks (the working speaker was originally

attached

those jacks)

-If the speaker now works, the problem is in your receiver

-If the speaker does not work, continue below

•Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it

the

"faulty" speaker and either set of receiver jacks

-Ifthe speaker now works, the problem was

the original

speaker cord

-If the speaker does not work, the problem is in the speaker

•Follow the same procedure for the problem

no sound from

one speaker, as outlined above

•Adjust the bass and treble controls on the receiver

•Check the connections

make sure they are correctly

phase

+and -to

Refer

"Make the connections" on page 6

•Move the speakers closer

or farther from the side walls or other

sound-reflecting hard surfaces

Customer

service

If the troubleshooting guidelines above

not solve your problem, contact your authorized

Bose" dealer

arrange for service

obtain information

service directly from Bose, refer

to the listing at the end

this guide Bose Corporation will make every effort

correct any

problem within the terms

your warranty

Technical

information

Features

Direct/Reflecting" speaker design

Stereo

Targeting®

tweeters

Tuned

port enclosure

Syncom" computer quality control

Drivercomplement

One

(1)

8-inch (20 cm) woofer

One

(1)

3-inch

6cm) high-sensitivity tweeter

One

(1)

2-inch

cm) high-sensitivity tweeter

Compatibility/Impedance

Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10

150 watts per channel

Rated 8ohms

Wire

recommendations

Based on amaximum frequencies response deviation of±0.5

Gauge

Length

mm~

30 ft

maximum

mm~

45 ft (14

maximum

mm~

70 ft

(21

maximum

Enclosure

Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with black, rosewood,

gray finish

SizelWeight

Speaker 10%"H x16%"W x9%"0

(26

x42 x24 cm)

Each speaker, unpacked

4Ib

6kg)

Speaker pair

shipping carton 28 6Ib

(13

kg)

Optional

accessories

Bose3AS-3 speaker stands are designed for use with

301

<a>

Series

Direct/Reflecting® speakers For information or

order

the stands, contact your authorized Bose dealer

contact

Bose directly, refer to the listing at the back of this owner's

guide

Figure

Bose" AS-3 speaker stand

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