Bose 701 Series II Speaker Owner's guide - Page 8

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Setting Up

Connecting the LFE subwoofer input

If your receiver or amplifier has a Subwoofer or Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel output,

use a single RCA male to RCA male patch cord to make the connection. Connect the “LFE/

Subwoofer” input on the left main speaker to the LFE/subwoofer output of your receiver or

amplifier (Figure 7). Refer to the LFE level control section on page 9.

Figure 7

Connecting the LFE input to

your receiver

Note:

Now is a good time to record the serial numbers of these speakers on page 3 of this

guide and on your warranty card.

Checking the connections

Check all the connections from the receiver to the left main speaker and from the left main

speaker to the right accessory speaker. Make sure all the wires are connected in phase (+ to

+ and – to –).

Correct any wiring problems before you plug in your receiver or speakers and turn them on.

Plugging in the left main speaker

Once you have checked all the connections, insert one end of the supplied power cord to the

“Power” jack on the left main speaker. Insert the other end of the power cord into an AC

power mains. Plug your receiver or amplifier back into the AC power mains. Then, turn on the

left main speaker power switch (Figure 8). Turning the power switch on puts the speakers in a

standby mode. Finally, turn on your receiver or amplifier power switch.

During normal use, the left main speaker power switch should be left on and the system

should be controlled through the receiver. However, if the speakers will not be used for an

extended period of time, you should turn the left main speaker power switch off.

Note:

The left main speaker power switch must be turned on for the speakers to work prop-

erly. If it is not turned on, there will be no bass.

Figure 8

Turning on the left main

speaker power switch

L

R

L

R

put

Input

LFE/

Subwoofer

L

R

LFE/

Subwoofer

Output

Right accessory speaker

Left main speaker

Receiver

Power

Output

Input

LFE/

Subwoofer

L

R

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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