Bose L1 Model 1 Owners Manual
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12 CONTENTS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Placing the product in the right location for your performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Product assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting a B1 bass module to the L1 model I power stand (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting one B1 bass module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting two B1 bass modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Channel 1/2 connections and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Channel 3/4 connections and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bass, remote and AC power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 R1 remote control features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Producing individualized sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using input channels 3 and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using an effects processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Serial connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Parallel connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using a serial effects connection with the L1 model I power stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using parallel effects connection with the L1 model I power stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cleaning your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Limited Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Audio Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Where to find... For your records The product serial number is located on the bottom of each component: L1 model I power stand serial number:____________________________________________ L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator ® loudspeaker serial number:__________________________ B1 bass module (optional) serial number:___________________________________________ B1 bass module (optional) serial number:___________________________________________ Dealer name:___________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone:____________________ Purchase date:_______________________________ Please keep your sales receipt together with this owner’s guide. PIASOG.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
13 English Deutsch FrançaisDansk Español Italiano SvenskaNederlands Dansk Italiano SvenskaDeutsch Nederlands English FrançaisEspañol SETUP Before you begin Thank you for purchasing one of the Bose® L1™ model I system. This new revolutionary technology brings the benefits of the intimate acoustic concert to amplified performances. Benefits for musicians You control the sound – Just as in an unamplified performance, you, and no one else, control the sound. You will no longer wonder how you sound to your fellow musicians or to your audience. Quick and easy setup – The L1™ model I system is easy to carry and can be set up in minutes, not hours. This frees you from the time-consuming, draining, and frustrating effort required to properly set up conventional sound equipment. Dramatically improved performance – Performance and enjoyment dramatically improve because you will no longer struggle to hear yourself and the other musicians. Benefits for the audience Creates excitement and emotion – The enhanced performance of the musicians creates the kind of excitement and emotion that is valued by music lovers more than anything else. You hear what the audience hears – For the first time, musicians hear what their audiences hear and thus, are unlikely to play at uncomfortable sound levels. The music is naturally dynamic – The softest to the more intense passages can be heard and enjoyed. You look better – There is less clutter on the stage and more room. Sound reproduction unlike before – Audience members report that the clarity and excitement that come from hearing the accurate reproduction of sound from each instrument, and from hearing the sound of each instrument in its position on stage (as opposed to mono or even stereo mix of all instruments) is unlike anything they have heard before in an amplified performance. For more information This owner’s guide provides only basic setup and operating instructions. For more in-depth information on using this system, including tips, techniques, and frequently asked questions, please visit www.Bose.com/musicians on the Internet. PIASOG.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
14 S ETUP Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk EnglishDansk Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Français Español English Unpacking Your L1™ model I system products are delivered to you in two cartons. One carton contains the L1 model I power stand, AC power cord, R1 remote control with cable, Owner’s and Quick Setup guides, L1 model I carrying bag, CD-ROM, and a spare fuse. The other carton contains the L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator ® loudspeaker and carrying bags (Figure 1). If you purchased B1 bass modules, they will be packaged separately with a carrying bag and a (blue) B1 bass module 4-wire cable. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. Note: Now is a good time to record the serial number on the bottom of these components, on page 6 of this guide. Refer to page 24 for registration information. Figure 1 System components Figure 2 Included equipment Note: For a complete list of optional equipment and accessories please visit www.Bose.com/musicians. Figure 3 Optional equipment L1 model I power stand L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator ® loudspeaker top and bottom R1 remote control Remote control cable AC power cord Carrying bags for the L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker Carrying bag for the L1 model I power stand Owner’s Guide and Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM Spare fuseWarranty sheet B1 bass moduleCarrying bag for B1 bass module B1 bass module 4-wire cable (blue) PIASOG.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
15 S ETUP English Deutsch FrançaisDansk Español Italiano SvenskaNederlands Dansk Italiano SvenskaDeutsch Nederlands English FrançaisEspañol Placing the product in the right location for your performance Before you start to assemble this product, it is a good idea to find the best location for it. WARNING: The completed unit weighs about 60 lb (27 kg). Moving the completely assembled unit is not recommended. Placing the L1 model I power stand in the right location is an important step in the process of setting up this product to create your own individualized sound. Determining the best location for your performance depends on several things: size of staging area, number of performers, and if you will be sharing the L1 model I power stand connections. The following guidelines should get you started in setting up for a concert or show. Note: For more information on setting up your L1™ model I system product to achieve an individualized sound, visit www.Bose.com/musicians on the Internet. Place the product at the rearmost part of the performance area or stage. If possible, position the product behind the performer. If you are part of a group, avoid crowding together on stage. Allow some distance, ideally 7-8 feet (2.1-2.4 m) between you and the L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loud- speaker and another performer. This allows the sound to wrap around performers and reflect off adjacent surfaces of the room, creating a more pleasing room-filling sound. Figure 4 Placement recommendations Drummer KeyboardBass Drummer KeyboardBass Drummer KeyboardBass Good Better Best Wall Wall Wall 3 ft (0.9 m) 3 ft (0.9 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m)3 ft (0.9 m)3 ft (0.9 m) 3 ft (0.9 m) 5 ft (1.5 m)5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m)3 ft (0.9 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m)7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m) 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m) 7-8 ft (2.1-2.4 m) PIASOG.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
16 S ETUP Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk EnglishDansk Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Français Español English Product assembly 1. Place the L1 model I power stand on the floor. Place it on a flat, dry, stable surface at the rearmost part of the stage, handle facing forward, behind the performer. WARNING: The completed unit weighs about 60 lb (27 kg). Moving the completely assembled unit is not recommended. For placement guidelines, see “Placing the product in the right location for your perfor- mance” on page 15. 2. Insert the bottom section of the L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker into the L1 model I power stand. Yo u s h o u l d hear a soft click when it is properly seated and locked in place. 4. Connect the R1 remote control to the L1 model I power stand. Plug the R1 remote control cable into either end of the remote. Plug the other end into the Remote jack on the L1 model I power stand. 6. Plug in the L1 model I power stand and turn it on. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC Mains jack on the L1 model I power stand. Plug the other end into an AC (mains) receptacle. 3. Mount the top section of the L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator ® loudspeaker. Place one foot on the L1 model I power stand to support your back. Insert the bayonet on the top section into the channel that runs along the back of the bottom section. Lower the top section until it is flush with the top of the bottom section. You should hear a soft click as the top section locks in place. Your L1™ model I system is now set up and ready for the addition of other equipment. See “Using an effects processor” on page 25. 5. Place the R1 remote control within reach of your performance position. This will allow you to both hear your performance and to control it directly. Note: If you power up the system without the R1 remote control, it will function as if all the knobs on the R1 remote control are at center position (12 o’clock). Note: Electrical connections between the L1 model I power stand and L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker are made automatically as you assemble the product. CAUTION: Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor, which can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges, may be purchased at electronics stores. PIASOG.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
17 S ETUP English Deutsch FrançaisDansk Español Italiano SvenskaNederlands Dansk Italiano SvenskaDeutsch Nederlands English FrançaisEspañol Disassembly WARNING: Before disassembly, turn the power off and then remove the AC power cord and all other cables from the L1 model I power stand. Remove the top L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker section Place one foot on the L1 model I power stand to support your back. Firmly grasp the top section with one hand. Using your other hand, press the release button with your thumb and remove the top section from the bottom section. Remove the bottom L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator® loudspeaker section Using your foot, push down on the L1 model I power stand treadle and lift the bottom L1 model I Cylindrical Radiator ® loudspeaker section up and out of the L1 model I power stand. PIASOG.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
18 S ETUP Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk EnglishDansk Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Français Español English Connecting a B1 bass module to the L1 model I power stand (optional) The B1 Bass Module jack on the L1 model I power stand can adequately drive one or two B1 bass modules. B1 bass modules can be placed on the floor vertically or horizontally. Up to four modules can be stacked when placed horizontally ( Figure 5). CAUTION: Do not connect more than two B1 bass modules to the B1 Bass Module jack on the L1 model I power stand. Driving more than two B1 bass modules from the B1 Bass Module out- put will improperly load the amplifier in the L1 model I power stand, resulting in less than full sys- tem performance. CAUTION: Only B1 bass modules should be used in the B1 Bass Module jack. Figure 5 Bass module orientations Connecting one B1 bass module Insert one end of the B1 bass module 4-wire cable into one of the jacks on the rear panel of the B1 bass module. Insert the other end of the 4-wire cable into the B1 Bass Module jack on the L1 model I power stand connector panel. Figure 6 B1 bass module Note: The B1 bass module connector will click softly upon being properly engaged. CAUTION: A B1 bass module cannot be shared between two L1 model I power stands. B1 bass modules can be stacked in a column of up to four, maximum B1 bass modules can be placed vertically or horizontally B1 bass module 4-wire cable (blue) To connect, push the plug into the jack and rotate it clockwise to lock it. To disconnect, slide back the metal tab on the body of the plug, rotate the plug counterclockwise and pull it out of the jack.To B1 Bass Module PIASOG.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
19 S ETUP English Deutsch FrançaisDansk Español Italiano SvenskaNederlands Dansk Italiano SvenskaDeutsch Nederlands English FrançaisEspañol Connecting two B1 bass modules Connect the first B1 bass module to the L1 model I power stand as shown in “Connecting one B1 bass module.” Insert one end of the second B1 bass module cable into the unused jack on the rear panel of the first B1 bass module. Insert the other end of the cable into one of the jacks on the rear panel of the second B1 bass module. CAUTION: Do not connect more than two B1 bass modules to the B1 Bass Module jack on the L1 model I power stand. Driving more than two B1 bass modules from the B1 Bass Module out- put will improperly load the amplifier in the L1 model I power stand resulting in poor system per- formance. Note: Use only the supplied (blue) B1 bass module 4-wire cable to connect B1 bass modules to the L1 model I power stand. The L1 model I power stand uses the signals on two of the four wires to automatically sense how many B1 bass modules are connected to it. DO NOT SUB - STITUTE the supplied cable with a 2-wire speaker cable. Figure 7 Installation of two B1 bass modules To B1 Bass Module PIASOG.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM
20 Svenska Nederlands Italiano Français Español Deutsch Dansk EnglishDansk Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Français Español English CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTIONS Channel 1/2 connections and controls Input..........................................Combination XLR (mic) or ¼-inch phone connector unbalanced (line) input. Inserting a male XLR connector sends the input signal to a balanced microphone preamplifier. Inserting a ¼-inch phone plug sends the input signal to an unbalanced high-impedance line-level circuit which is suitable for most instruments such as active or passive guitars or basses, keyboards, etc. Both inputs can be adjusted with the Tr i m control. Trim 0 to 12...............................Controls the input level Signal/OL..................................Indicates signal presence (green) or signal overload (red). Phantom Off/+24V....................When depressed turns on the +24V phantom power. The LED lights when phantom power is on. ToneMatch™ preset.................Selects a comprehensive channel equalization, which results in a “normal” or useful sound when the product is used with commonly available equipment such as microphones, musical instruments or sound processors. The selectable settings from 00 to 99 apply only to channels 1 and 2. Settings are identical on both channels but are indepen- dently selected. See the preset guide inside the L1 model I power stand panel door for a list of available presets. Line OUT...................................XLR output for sending to external recording equipment or to conventional sound mixing consoles (for using the Bose approach in large venues). Insert.........................................A TRS line input/output for connecting to external equipment, such as digital effects processors. Note: Use a stereo plug in the Insert jack for connecting send and return signals. The ring connects to the “Send”; and the tip connects to the “Return”. PIASOG.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:10 PM