Bose 701 Series II Speaker Owner's guide - Page 11

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Reference Information

Technical Information

Power rating

USA/Canada: 120V ~ 50/60 Hz, 260 W

Europe/Australia: 220-240V ~ 50/60 Hz, 260 W

Features

• Direct/Reflecting

®

speaker technology

• Stereo Everywhere

®

speaker technology

• Automatic protection circuitry

• Syncom

®

computer quality control

Speaker driver complement

• One 8" (20.3 cm) woofer per cabinet

• One 6

1

±

2

" (16.5 cm) mid-range driver per cabinet

• One 2" (5.1 cm) ferrofluid-cooled tweeter

• One 3" (7.6 cm) tweeter per cabinet

Compatibility

Compatible with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10 to 300 watts per channel, rated

from 4 to 8 ohms.

Finish

• Deep charcoal

• Natural wood grain

Dimensions/Weight

39"H x 8"W x 16

1

±

2

"D (99 cm x 20 cm x 42 cm)

Left main speaker is 50 lb (22.7 kg); right accessory speaker is 45 lb (20.4 kg)

Wire recommendations

Based on maximum frequency response deviation of 0.5 dB

Customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose

®

customer service. See the enclosed

list of Bose customer service offices and phone numbers.

Cleaning

Wipe the 701

®

speaker cabinets using a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or chemicals. Do not

allow liquids to spill on or objects to drop into the speaker grilles. You may vacuum the grilles

carefully; the drivers are directly behind the grille cloth. No other maintenance is needed.

Gauge

Length

18 (0.82 mm

2

)

20 ft (6 m) maximum

16 (1.3 mm

2

)

30 ft (9 m) maximum

14 (2.1 mm

2

)

50 ft (15 m) maximum

12 (3.3 mm

2

)

80 ft (24 m) maximum

Section	Page
Owner’s Guide	2
Please read this owner’s guide	2
Warranty	3
For your records	3
Introduction	4
Figure 1	4
A natural balance of direct and reflected sound.	4
Unpacking the speakers	4
Figure 2	4
Package contents:	4
• 1 left main speaker • 1 right accessory speaker • Owner’s guide • Power cord • Bose interconnec...	4
Attaching the speaker grilles	4
Placing the speakers	5
Figure 3	5
Ideal speaker placement	5
Figure 4	5
Place each speaker at least 2 feet (.6 m) from your TV screen.	5
Choosing the speaker cord	6
Running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor	6
Preparing the speaker cord	6
Making the connections	6
Connecting to the receiver	6
Making the connections (cont.)	7
Figure 5	7
Wiring schematic	7
1. Connect one cord to the left speaker output of your receiver or amplifier.	7
A. Insert the marked wire at one end to the red (+) terminal.	7
B. Insert the plain wire at that end to the black (–) terminal.	7
2. Connect the other end of the cord to the left (L) main speaker terminals (Figure 5).	7
A. Insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal.	7
B. Insert the plain wire into the black (–) terminal.	7
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the right (R) speaker connections.	7
Connecting the right accessory speaker to the left main speaker	7
Figure 6	7
Connecting the right accessory speaker to the left main speaker	7
Connecting the LFE subwoofer input	8
Figure 7	8
Connecting the LFE input to your receiver	8
Checking the connections	8
Plugging in the left main speaker	8
Figure 8	8
Turning on the left main speaker power switch	8
Setting your non-digital receiver	9
Setting your digital receiver	9
Bass and LFE controls	9
Bass control	9
LFE level control	9
Troubleshooting	10
1. Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers, amplifi...	10
2. Check your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide, since other components may be the cause of the...	10
3. Use the chart below as troubleshooting guidelines. If this does not solve the problem, contact...	10
Technical Information	11
Power rating	11
Features	11
Speaker driver complement	11
Compatibility	11
Finish	11
Dimensions/Weight	11
Wire recommendations	11
Customer service	11

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