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Bose 301 Series IV DirectReflecting speakers Sold from 1996 to 2002 User Manual
Bose 301 Series IV DirectReflecting speakers Sold from 1996 to 2002 User Manual
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Bose® 301® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® Speakers Owner’s Guide October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf
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2 October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf English Introduction Thank you Congratulations on your purchase of Bose® 301® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® speakers. Their integrated system of advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction from a bookshelf design. For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of each 301 speaker. Serial numbers: ___________________________ and _______________________________ Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________...
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AM181869_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 3 English Contents Where to find... Setting Up Before you begin ........................................................................................................ 4 Unpack the carton ...................................................................................................... 4 Select...
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4 October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf English Before you begin Your 301® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® speakers re-create a natural balance of 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 a pattern of sound similar to what you experience at a live concert. In addition, the Stereo Targeting® tweeters help establish the natural balance of sound, for full...
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AM181869_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 5 EnglishSelect the locations for your 301® speakers Bose® 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a table or shelf (Figure 2). Be sure to choose a stable and level surface for each speaker. Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides of...
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6 October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf English Setting Up CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage. Choose the cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) works for most applications. You can find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores. You will need thicker wire if your speakers will be more than 30 feet (9 m) from a receiver (or amplifier). Refer to the wire...
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AM181869_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 7 English Setting Up Check the connections Check to be sure all connections are made positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (– to –) (Figure 4). Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the amplifier. Tighten any loose...
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8 October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf English Using and Maintaining Your 301® Series IV Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Bose® 301® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and amplifiers. The open, spacious performance of these speakers also makes them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to CD’s, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 5). Figure 5 301® Series IV Direct/Reflecting® speaker sound path Cleaning the speakers Clean...
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AM181869_04_V.pdf October 30, 2001 9 English Using and Maintaining Your 301® Series IV Speakers Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • Make sure the receiver is plugged in and turned on. • Check to be sure the AC power (mains) outlet is working. • Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphone jack. • Make sure the...
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10 October 30, 2001 AM181869_04_V.pdf English Product Information Technical information Features Direct/Reflecting® speaker design Stereo Targeting ® tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom ® computer quality control Driver complement One (1) 8-inch (20 cm) woofer One (1) 3-inch (7.6 cm) high-sensitivity tweeter One (1) 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeter Compatibility/Impedance Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 150 watts per channel. Rated 8 ohms Wire recommendations Based on a...