Bose 901 Owner's Manual
Bose direct/reflecting speaker system owner's guide
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- Page 1 The Bose Series VI Direct/Reflecting Speaker ® ® ® System Owner’s Guide November 21, 2001 AM195438_03_V.pdf...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Save your owner’s guide for future reference. For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom panel of each 901 speaker and on the back of the active equalizer. Loudspeaker Serial Numbers: ____________________________________________________... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Bose warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Corporation. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the inside back cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. -
Page 4: Setting Up
Note: Now is a good time to record the serial numbers of each speaker and the active equalizer. Please write them on your warranty card and in the spaces provided on page 2. The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the 901 speakers and on the back of the equalizer. -
Page 5: System Compatibility
Most receivers have a TAPE MONITOR connection. The 901 active equalizer is most commonly connected to the tape monitor connections on the receiver. If you plan to connect a tape recorder, use the set of inputs and outputs located on the back of the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS. -
Page 6: Choose The Support For Your Speakers
Choose the support for your speakers You may place 901 speakers on a table or shelf. You may also use Bose suspend the speakers from your ceiling. Refer to Figure 3 on page 7. - Page 7 Use a thread screw eyes. Drill to a depth of completely through the cabinet. Note: Contact Bose cover for phone numbers. For details on your specific ceiling construction, consult a qualified building contractor or professional installer. Figure 3 Mounting guidelines AM195438_03_V.pdf...
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Page 8: Speaker Connections
Setting Up Speaker connections With your speakers in their chosen locations, connect them to the receiver. Choosing the wire It is important to use the right thickness of speaker wire. For distances of up to 30 feet (9 m), 18 gauge (.075 mm refer to the wire recommendations chart on page 18. -
Page 9: Equalizer Connections
To connect a tape deck, use the additional set of inputs and outputs located on the back of the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS. The TAPE MONITOR switch on the front of the receiver lets you switch the equalizer in and out of the signal path. - Page 10 IN or TAPE jacks on your receiver. These jacks may be marked PLAY, TO OUTPUT, FROM OUTPUT, or MONITOR. 6. Plug the power cord of the 901 active equalizer into one of the switched outlets on the receiver so that it will be powered when the receiver is switched on.
- Page 11 Connect right channel to right channel and left to left. 5. Plug the power cord of the 901 active equalizer into one of the switched outlets on the receiver so that it will be powered when the receiver is switched on.
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Page 12: Testing The Speakers And Equalizer
Review equalizer connections. To test the PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connection If you have connected the 901 active equalizer to the PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN con- nection, follow these instructions to test the speakers, equalizer, and wiring before connect- ing any other equipment to your system. -
Page 13: Using Other Equipment
Check the equalizer connections. 8. Turn off the receiver before restoring AC power to the 901 equalizer. Plug the equalizer back in to its AC outlet. The system is now ready for use. -
Page 14: Using Your 901 ® Series Vi Speaker System
Follow these steps to do this: 1. Connect the tape deck outputs to the AUX input jack on your receiver. 2. Leave the inputs of the tape deck connected to the TAPE OUTPUT jacks on the 901 active equalizer. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Sound
3. Set the MID-TREBLE slider on the equalizer to its center position. 4. Play the selected music through the 901 speakers at normal volume. Move the MID-BASS slider back and forth several times and listen to the effect. You should hear a significant change in the fullness of the sound. -
Page 16: Equalizer Compatibility
901 speakers. Adding 901 speakers You need just one 901 Series VI active equalizer to use a second pair of 901 Series VI speakers connected to a single receiver or amplifier. Connect the additional speakers to the additional speaker output jacks on the receiver or amplifier. -
Page 17: Maintaining Your 901 Speaker System
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your 901 Series VI speakers or 901 active equalizer, turn off the receiver or amplifier before you proceed. Then check all the connections between the speakers, receiver, and active equalizer. Correct any wiring problems before you follow the guidelines below. -
Page 18: Product Information
Gauge 18 (0.75 mm 16 (1.5 mm 14 (2.0 mm Accessories To find out about PS-6 floor pedestals, contact your Bose dealer. Or call Bose directly (see inside back cover for phone numbers). ® Loudspeakers " (11.4 cm) full-range Helical ™... - Page 19 AM195438_03_V.pdf November 21, 2001...
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Page 22: Bose Corporation
Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Page 23 ©2000 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 195438 AM Rev.03 JN20413...