Bose 701 Series II Speaker Owner's guide - Page 2

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Important 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 panel of your 701

®

speakers:

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 magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the speakers,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-

nance instructions in this owner’s guide.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

Note:

This music system is not intended for use in moving vehicles.

WARNING:

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the additional

Important Safety Information

page enclosed

with this owner’s guide.

Please read this owner’s guide

Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate

your 701 speakers properly. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.

©2001 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise

used without prior written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are the property of Bose Corpo-

ration.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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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