Bose 901 powered speaker system Sold from 1996 to 2003 User Manual

 
901 
® 
 Powered Speaker System 
Owner’s Guide
November 19, 2001 
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Safety Information 
WARNING:   
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or 
moisture.  
These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the pedestal of the powered (left) speaker 
of your 901 
® 
 powered speaker system:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within 
the system enclosure that may be of sufficient...

 
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Contents
Where to find… 
Setting Up 4
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placing the speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the...

 
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Setting Up
Before you begin 
Thank you for purchasing the 901 
® 
 Direct/Reflecting 
® 
 powered speaker system. The 901 
speakers are the finest speakers produced by Bose 
® 
. Their legendary status is the result of 
our research commitment to reproduce lifelike and spacious music along with elegant and 
sleek styling.
Please take the time to read this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate 
your 901 speakers properly. Save your owner’s...

 
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Setting Up
Placing the speakers 
Place your 901 
® 
 powered speaker system according to the following guidelines (see Figure 2):  
CAUTION:  
To protect the high gloss finish, do not place a LIFESTYLE 
® 
 media/music center or 
other objects on top of the speakers. 
•For good stereo separation, place the powered speaker on the left and the accessory 
speaker on the right, along one wall of your room, spaced 4 to 12 feet (1.2–3.6 m) apart. 
Place the left speaker...

 
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Setting Up
Connecting the speakers to a music/media center 
Once you have selected locations for your speakers, connect them to your Bose 
® 
 
model 20 music center (see Figure 3) or model AV28 media center (see Figure 4): 
CAUTION:  
Make sure all components of your system are unplugged from the AC power 
(mains) source before you begin connecting them. 
1. Plug the small multi-pin connector on the audio input cable into the jack marked 
“SPEAKER ZONE 2” on the...

 
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Setting Up 
Figure 4 
Connecting the speakers to 
a model AV28 media center 
CAUTION:  
If you have a dual-voltage system 
, make sure that the voltage selector switch 
(115V/230V) on the bottom of the pedestal of the powered speaker is in the proper position 
for the voltage supplied by your local electric utility. See “Connecting the speaker system to 
power” on page 8.
®901® DIRECT REFLECTING®POWERED SPEAKER SYSTEM
100 - 120V~50/60Hz
350W MAX.
OUTPUT
TO
ACCESSORY...

 
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Setting Up
Connecting the speaker system to power 
CAUTION:  
DO NOT plug the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet until you complete 
all connections. 
CAUTION:  
If you have a dual-voltage system, make sure that the voltage selector switch 
(115V/230V) on the bottom of the powered (left) speaker is in the proper position for the volt-
age supplied by your local electric utility. See step 1 and Figure 5. 
1. 
If you did not purchase a dual-voltage system 
, go...

 
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Operating Your 901 
® 
 Powered Speaker System
Listening to your 901 
® 
 powered speaker system 
The 901 powered speaker system is intended to be used as a ZONE 2 speaker system. A 
ZONE 2 remote control is recommended. Please see your LIFESTYLE 
® 
 system’s owner’s 
guide for complete instructions or contact Bose 
® 
 customer service for assistance. See the 
address and phone number list included with your system. 
Adjusting the sound quality 
In most...

 
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Reference
Cleaning your speakers 
•Clean the surface of your 901 
® 
 speakers only with a soft, damp cloth.
•You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
•DO NOT use any sprays near your speaker system.
•DO NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, 
or abrasives.
•DO NOT allow liquids to spill into any openings.
•If necessary, you may vacuum the speaker grille panels carefully....