Bose 141 Series II Owner's guide - Page 3

English Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for choosing Bose® 141 series II bookshelf speakers. Their quality construction is meant to provide high-quality listening enjoyment in your home. The 4.5-inch full-range driver inside each speaker delivers performance usually associated with much larger, more costly speakers. Please read this owner's guide. It will help you set up and use the speakers properly, so they can deliver the finest sound for your listening pleasure. Note: These speakers are not designed for use outdoors or in automobiles. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton. Save all packing materials for possible future use. Carefully peel the clear protective plastic strip from each speaker's metallic accent panel. Inspect the speakers. If either speaker appears damaged, do not use them. Instead, repack both speakers in the original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Note: Now is a good time to record your speakers' serial numbers. Write them in at the ­beginning of this guide and on your warranty card. Left speaker Right speaker CAUTION: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Figure 1 Your 141 series II bookshelf speakers Rubber feet Select locations for your 141 series II bookshelf speakers Your 141 series II bookshelf speakers are designed to provide full stereo performance while taking up very little space. You can easily fit them on a shelf or table, either horizontally or standing on end. For best performance: • Place the speakers at least 5 feet (1.5 m) apart. • Position them within 18 inches (45 cm) of the wall behind them. • Avoid placing them exactly halfway between the floor and ceiling. • To prevent video interference, keep them at least 2 feet (61 cm) from any video screen. CAUTION: 141 speakers are designed specifically for placement on a stationary shelf, table, or stand. On smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished wood, vibrations may cause the speakers to slide. So be sure to attach the self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom surface of each speaker for added stability and protection. 3