Bose 701 Series II Speaker Owner's guide - Page 9

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Setting Up

Setting your non-digital receiver

After making the connections, you may try additional surround sound modes that your

receiver may have. These modes may have different names depending on the manufacturer,

e.g. ACTION, MOVIE, THEATER. Select the settings for music, movies, or both that sound

best in your listening environment. See your receiver/amplifier owner’s guide for additional

information on selecting settings.

CAUTION:

701

®

speakers incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against

most kinds of damage from electrical stress or overload. This circuit activates at high volume

levels to reduce output, causing a slight decrease in volume. You may also notice light com-

ing from inside the speaker cabinet. This is normal operation and indicates that power input

may be exceeding safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.

Setting your digital receiver

Your speakers are fully compatible with the output from most receivers containing digital

technology. The table below suggests the recommended settings. Because they are full-

range speakers, select LARGE on the digital screen menu. Turn the subwoofer and the LFE

(low frequency effects) on. The preferred crossover setting should be 150 Hz.

Bass and LFE controls

Your left main speaker has two control knobs – one for bass control and one for LFE control.

Follow the instructions below for using these controls.

Bass control

The bass control, located on the outside of the left main speaker, can help you customize the

speakers to your listening room. Turning the control to the right will add bass to the sound in

rooms that might be characterized as too shrill. Turning the control to the left will “brighten”

the sound of the listening room. As with LFE control, you may find the factory setting to be

completely appropriate for your listening room.

LFE level control

The LFE control, located on the outside of your left main speaker, increases or decreases the

relative level of low frequency effects on movie sound tracks. Use it to regulate the presence

of these underlying deep bass sounds. You may find it unnecessary to adjust this control. The

factory, or detent, setting is appropriate for a majority of listening situations.

Speaker

Receiver setting

Left and right front

LARGE

Center

SMALL

Surround

SMALL

Subwoofer

ON

LFE

ON

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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