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The Bose® 701® Direct / Reflecting® Speakers Owner’s Guide December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.pdf FPO
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Customer Information
Congratulations on your purchase of Bose® 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers. We are
confident that their fine sound quality will provide you with full listening enjoyment.
Please read and follow the instructions in this owner’s guide. That should ensure proper
operation and performance of your speakers.
For your records
The label on the bottom of each 701 speaker shows the serial number.
Serial numbers and
Date of purchase
Retailer’s name
Retailer’s address
City State Zip
Telephone
Bose B.V.
Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam
The NetherlandsPaul Olean
General Manager, Bose Europe Manufacturer’s
authorized EU representative
6 October 1995
Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker
Type designation: 701® SPEAKER
in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
and Article 10(1) of the Directive,
is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited by Bose Corporation acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Bose® Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
We, the offerer:
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
AM172642_03_V.pdf December 20, 2001 3 Contents Where you’ll find... Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4 Unpack the speakers .......................................................................................................... 4 Speaker Placement ............................................................................................................ 5 Where to stand the speakers .............................................................................................. 5 Connections ....................................................................................................................... 6 Choose the speaker cord ................................................................................................... 6 Prepare the cord ................................................................................................................. 6 Make the connections ........................................................................................................ 6 Check the connections ....................................................................................................... 7 Test the connections .......................................................................................................... 7 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 8 To clean your speakers ....................................................................................................... 8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 8 How to troubleshoot problems ........................................................................................... 8 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 9 Warranty information .......................................................................................................... 9 Technical Information ..........................................................................................................9 Technical information ..........................................................................................................9 For Service ....................................................................................................................... 10 To contact Bose ®.............................................................................................................. 10 Svenska
4 December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.pdf ® BLACK RED + — INPUT Getting Started Left Speaker “Right Speaker” Introduction Your 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers re-create a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. As with all Bose® products, their design is meant to bring you high quality listening pleasure. For instance, there are distinct left and right speakers, to make the most of your room acoustics. And the multi-chamber bass enclosure in each one reproduces low frequencies free of audible distortion. So it delivers a wider band of pure, deep bass than conventional designs that are considerably larger and more costly. Unpack the speakers Carefully unpack the speakers and inspect each one. If either speaker appears damaged, do not use them. Repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. CAUTION: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bag that wraps these speakers out of reach of babies and children. The thin film may cling to nose and mouth and prevent breathing. Figure 1 The product label on the bottom of the speaker indicates if it goes on the left or the right side of your room.
AM172642_03_V.pdf December 20, 2001 5 ® ¨ Speaker Placement Figure 2 Ideal placement in an average-sized room. CAUTION: Bose® 701® speakers are not intended to hang from walls, or to stand on shelves or tables. They are designed as floorstanding speakers only. To prevent injury to children and pets, and to protect your speaker investment, do not place your 701 speakers in high traffic areas where they can be accidentally knocked over. Where to stand the speakers The product label on the bottom of each speaker indicates “Left” or “Right” (Figure 1). For best acoustic performance, stand the left speaker on the left side of your room. Stand the right speaker on the right side. Place the speakers 6 to 20 feet (1.8 - 6 m) apart and at least 2 feet (.6 m) from side walls (Figure 2). Make sure each speaker is at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV screen, to prevent video interference. For more bass response, move your speakers closer to the walls of your room. To reduce bass response, move them farther from the walls. This will soften heavy or booming bass. Attention: Be sure to place each speaker at least 2 (5cm) from the wall behind it. For the best performance, it is important not to block the acoustic port at the rear of each speaker. Ceiling 6 - 20 ft (1.8 - 6 m) Floor Side Wall Side Wall 2 ft (.6 m) minimum
6 December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.pdf Connections Choose the speaker cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) is recommended 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 from a receiver or amplifier. Refer to the “Wire recommendations” under “Technical Information,” or contact your authorized Bose ® dealer for more information. To run speaker wire through a wall or under a floor Make sure you have enough wire to reach from the receiver to each speaker. Also check your local building code requirements. Before proceeding, you may want to contact an electrical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations. Prepare the cord Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). This marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is always negative (–). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (–) terminals on the speaker, receiver, or amplifier. Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully. To prepare ends of cord: 1.Strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires. 2.Twist the bare ends of each wire. Make the connections Just press down the terminal tab on the bottom of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 3). 1.Connect one cord to the right speaker output of your receiver or amplifier. a.Attach the marked wire at one end to the red (+) terminal. b.Attach the plain wire at that end to the black (–) terminal. 2.Connect the other end of the same cord to your right speaker. a.Attach the marked wire to the red (+) terminal. b.Attach the plain wire to the black (–) terminal. 3.Connect the second cord to the left speaker output and left speaker. Follow the procedure described above. Note: Be careful when using stranded wire. Loose strands should not touch across terminals. CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug from outlet (the AC power mains). Not doing so may result in damage to your system. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, as electrical shock or damage may result.
AM172642_03_V.pdf December 20, 2001 7 BLACK RED + — INPUT BLACK RED + — INPUT + – –+ +– + – BLACK RED+ — INPUT Connections Stereo Amplifier or Receiver Left OutputRight Speaker Right Output Check the connections Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the speakers or components. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on. Test the connections To make sure your speakers operate correctly: 1.Set your receiver or amplifier for MONO (monophonic) and turn it on. 2.Set the balance control to normal (center position). 3.Place the speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, facing each other. 4.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. If it is not, your connections may be out of phase. To correct the problem, reverse the connections on the back of one speaker. Then repeat steps 1 - 4. Left Speaker Figure 3 To complete the speaker connec- tions.
8 December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.pdf Maintenance/Troubleshooting Solution One speaker doesn’t play or sounds distorted.Possible cause Defective amplifier or receiver channel, or defective speaker.How to find out Disconnect the cords from both speakers. Then switch them, connecting the right speaker cord to the left speaker and the left speaker cord to the right speaker.If the previously “broken” speaker now plays properly, and the other one does not, one channel in the amplifier or receiver is probably defective. If the original speaker still does not play properly, call Bose or your retailer to arrange for service. High sound volume drops suddenly.The automatic system protection circuit has activated to protect the speakers from electrical stress or overload. Both speakers do not play or sound distorted.Defective amplifier or receiver.Disconnect the amplifier or receiver from the speakers.Reconnect the speakers to another amplifier or receiver that is working properly.Return the volume to a reason- able level and avoid extremely high volume settings. Lower the volume. If it returns to normal, your speakers’ automatic protection circuit caused the sudden drop. This volume reduction protects the speakers from electronic stress and overload. Problem To clean your speakers Wipe the 701® speaker cabinets clean using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. No other regular maintenance is required. How to troubleshoot problems If you have a problem with your 701 speakers: 1.Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers, amplifier, or receiver. Refer to Figure 3 on page 7. 2.Check your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide, since other components may be the cause of the problem. 3.Use the chart below as troubleshooting guidelines. If this does not solve your problem, contact your Bose ® dealer to arrange for service. Or use the “For Service” information listed on page 10. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of your warranty.
AM172642_03_V.pdf December 20, 2001 9 Warranty/Technical Information Warranty information Bose® 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers are covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty. Details of 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 to Bose. Technical information Features • Direct/Reflecting® speaker design • Patented multi-chamber bass enclosure • Side-firing mid-range driver design • Automatic system protection circuitry • Syncom ® computer quality control Driver complement • Two 8 woofers (20.3 cm) per cabinet • One 6 1⁄2 (16.5 cm) mid-range driver per cabinet • Two 2 1⁄4 (5.7 cm) ferrofluid-cooled tweeters per cabinet Compatibility/Impedance • Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 to 400 watts per channel and 4 to 8 ohms • Power rating: 200 watts IEC Enclosure • Black ash vinyl veneer Dimensions/Weight •321⁄2H x 103⁄8W x 121⁄2D (82.6 x 26.3 x 31.8 cm) • Shipping weight: 66 lb (30 kg) per pair, in cartons • Speaker weight: 27 lb (12.3 kg) per speaker Wire recommendations Based on maximum frequency response deviation of ±0.5 dB •Gauge Length 18 (0.75 mm 2) 30 ft (9 m) maximum 16 (1.5 mm 2) 45 ft (14 m) maximum 14 (2.0 mm 2) 70 ft (21 m) maximum
10 December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.pdf For Service To contact Bose® Use the information below to contact Bose directly with questions or requests. Please use the address for your country when you complete and mail in your Warranty Registration card. USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ET (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 Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-444-BOSE (1-800-444-2673) Phone hours - ET (eastern time) Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. European Office Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, Nederland TEL 0299-390190 FAX 0299-390109 Australia Bose Australia, Inc., 1 Sorrell Street Parramatta, N.S.W. 2150 TEL 02 204-6111 FAX 02 204-6122 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-71040 FAX 06172-710419 France Bose S.A., 6, rue Saint Vincent 78100 Saint Germain en Laye TEL 01-30616363 FAX 01-30614105 India Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL 042-61988 FAX 042-61998 Italia Bose S.p.A., Via Luigi Capucci, 12 00147 Roma TEL 06-5127641 FAX 06-5115438 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 TEL 3-5489-1054 FAX 3-5489-0591 Nederland Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam TEL 0299-390139 FAX 0299-390109 Norge Bose A/S, Solheimsgate 11 N-2001, Lillestrøm TEL 63-817380 FAX 63-810819 Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H., Vienna Business Park Wienerbergstrasse 7 (10.OG) A-1100 Vienna TEL 01-60404340 FAX 01-604043423 Schweiz Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Sverige Bose A/S, Blandsädsgatan 2D S-43146 Mölndal TEL 31-878850 FAX 31-274891 United Kingdom Bose Limited, Unit G2 Trinity Trading Estate Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2PD TEL 01795-475341 FAX 01795-427227 Other Locations Bose Service, 1 New York Avenue Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA TEL (508) 766-1900 FAX (508) 766-1919 World Wide Web www.bose.com