Connections; Choose The Speaker Cord; Prepare The Cord; Make The Connections - Bose 701 Owner's Manual

Connections

Choose the speaker cord

It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord
(2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) is recommended for most applications. You can find this
wire at most electrical and hardware stores.
You will need thicker wire if your speakers will be more than 30 feet from a receiver or
amplifier. Refer to the "Wire recommendations" under "Technical Information," or contact
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your authorized Bose dealer for more information.
To run speaker wire through a wall or under a floor
Make sure you have enough wire to reach from the receiver to each speaker. Also check
your local building code requirements. Before proceeding, you may want to contact an
electrical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations.

Prepare the cord

Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked
(striped, collared, or ribbed). This marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is
always negative (–). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (–) terminals on the
speaker, receiver, or amplifier.
Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.
To prepare ends of cord:
1. Strip approximately 1 ⁄
2
2. Twist the bare ends of each wire.

Make the connections

Just press down the terminal tab on the bottom of each speaker to insert the appropriate
wire (Figure 3).
1. Connect one cord to the right speaker output of your receiver or amplifier.
a. Attach the marked wire at one end to the red (+) terminal.
b. Attach the plain wire at that end to the black (–) terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the same cord to your right speaker.
a. Attach the marked wire to the red (+) terminal.
b. Attach the plain wire to the black (–) terminal.
3. Connect the second cord to the left speaker output and left speaker. Follow the
procedure described above.
Note: Be careful when using stranded wire. Loose strands should not touch across
terminals.
6
inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires.
December 20, 2001
CAUTION:
Never use broken or frayed
wiring, as electrical shock or
damage may result.
CAUTION:
Before making any connections,
turn off your receiver or amplifier
and unplug from outlet (the AC
power mains). Not doing so may
result in damage to your system.
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