Figure 2. L1 Pro16 Power Stand Exploded View ..................12 MAIN ASSEMBLY LIST, L1 Pro16 IO Panel Assy................13-15 Figure 3. L1 Pro16 IO Panel Assy Exploded View ................16 MAIN ASSEMBLY LIST, L1 Pro16 Array Speaker.................17 Figure 4. L1 Pro16 Array Speaker Exploded View ................18 MAIN ASSEMBLY LIST, L1 Pro16 Extension..................19...
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CONTENTS Title Page TEST PROCEDURE...........................44-48 HI-POT TEST............................49 SOFRWARE UPDATE.........................50-51 SERVICE MANUAL REVISION HISTORY....................52...
If it is not within the limits specified, there is the possibility of a shock hazard, and the unit must be repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. CAUTION: The Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System contains no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions, refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.
WARRANTY The Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System is covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty. Units that fail within 90 days of sale should be replaced. PART LIST NOTES 1.
Array extension Subwoofer power stand The L1 Pro16 can be assembled without using the array extension; the mid-high array can be connected directly to the subwoofer power stand. This configuration is most useful when on an elevated stage to be...
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Phantom Power: Press the button to apply 48- volt power to channels 1 and 2. The LED will SPEECH illuminate white while phantom power is applied. USB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use. PUSH Note: This port is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 cables.
Packaging Part List L1 Pro16 ( includes Array) (see Figure 1) Item Bose Part Vendor Part Description Notes Number Number Number CARTON 857754-0010 T302001480000 EXTENSION ASSY 833350-0110 T910000080320 CARRY BAG, BLACK 856994-0110 T310000077000 MANUAL BAG 865047-0010 FOAM EPE TOP WHITE 25KG/M3...
Main Part List L1 Pro16 Power Stand (see Figure 2) Item Description Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Number Number Number NON WOVEN SHEET FOR GRILLE 1 T182900003140 NON WOVEN SHEET FOR GRILLE T182900003150 LONG LINT SHEET FOR GRILLE 1 T182900003130 POWER STAND GRILLE...
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Main Part List L1 Pro16 Power Stand (see Figure 2) Item Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Description Number Number Number INLAY VOLUME SHEET T180700009350 VOLUME KNOB 841657-0110 T100403800100 RUBBER RING T180200016500 GASKET VOLUME PCB 1 T180500031000 BRACKET VOLUME PCB T100402800100 GASKET VOLUME PCB 2...
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Main Part List L1 Pro16 Power Stand (see Figure 2) Item Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Description Number Number Number BOTTOM SHEET LEFT 857290-0110 T180700009410 FEET LEFT T180200016530 SCREW T4.0XL10 1.41P BZN+CED T15340101F611 COATING GASKET PORT SUPPORT T180500031040 GASKET_PORT CENTER T180500031320...
Main Part List L1 Pro16 I/O Panel Assy (see Figure 3) Item Description Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Number Number Number SCREW M3xL10_FLAT T151301030610-02 SCREW, T3xL12(FOR JACK) T153301210630 6.35MM STEREO JACK NJ6FD-VK T710200019500 NON WOVEN SHEET FOR BUT- T182900003040 TONS NON WOVEN SHEET_BLACK_AD- T182900003180 HESIVE DS11 L46XW29.8XT0.3 K...
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Main Part List L1 Pro16 I/O Panel Assy (see Figure 3) Item Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Description Number Number Number SCREW, T3xL10 T15330101F611 HEATSINK CHIPSET POWER T130203600200 GEL 30 T980200001430 THERMAL PAD 3 T181700001680 POWER-AMP BOARD 863628-001S T910000074770 THERMAL PAD_CONDUCTIVE...
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Main Part List L1 Pro16 I/O Panel Assy (see Figure 3) Item Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Description Number Number Number EVA_38 DEGREE_BLACK_ADHSIVE T180500032740 DS11 L24XW22XT0.5 K EVA 38°+PET L32.6XW28.1XT0.5MM T180500032680 POWER LIGHT GUIDE T100402400100 NUT, M4 T181000001240 EQ LIGHT GUIDE...
Main Part List L1 Pro16 Array Speaker (see Figure 4) Item Description Material Vendor Part Qty/Note Number Number Number SCREW T3xL12_FLAT T153301230610- END CAP ARRAY UPPER 826315-0110 T100424700100 GASKET FOR TOP ENDCAP T180500031070 NON WOVEN ARRAY GRILLE T182900003220 PUSH ON WASHER...
ADHESIVE, DS1 ARRAY LABEL T911700056740 The array extension is not repairable. The above parts are listed for reference only. Note: Bose part number is 833350-0110 (EXTENSION ASSY) as listed in the packaging parts list. L1 Pro16 Figure 5. Extension Exploded View...
ESD damage. Be sure to use an approved and tested ESD strap that is properly grounded to your work bench before attempting disas- sembly or repair of the L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System. 1. Enclosure Bottom Removal 1.1 Remove the Mid-high array and Array extension.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1.4 Use your hands and lift up on the Enclosure bottom as indicated in Figure 9. Figure 9. Enclosure Bottom Removal 2. Grille Removal 2.1 Perform procedure 1. 2.2 Pull the Grille out gently. Figure 10. Note: When installing the Grille, make sure the Grille inserted into the Grille guides.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 3.2 Incline the Power stand to let the I/O panel assy go downwards as indicated in Figure 12. Note: Be careful the I/O panel assy is very heavy. 3.3 Once the I/O panel assy is out from the Figure 12.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 4. Power-Amp Board Removal 4.1 Perform procedure 3. 4.2 On the front of the I/O panel assy, remove the 6 screws (left) and turn it over to remove the 3 screws (right) securing the Power-Amp board as indicated in Figure 15. Figure 15.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 4.4 Use a spudger to separate the white glue from the edge of PCB as indicated in Figure 5. Main-I/O Board Removal 5.1 Perform step 4. On the Fire box, remove the 5 screws that secure the Main-I/O board as indicated in Figure 20 (left).
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Figure 24. Note: Be careful the Woofer is very heavy. Figure 24. Press the White Fastener L1 Pro16 Array Procedures 1. Grille Removal 1.1 Remove the 8 screws that secure the Endcaps from both ends of the Line Array as indicated in Figure 25.
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1.2 Lift off the Top and Lower endcap. Figure Note: Be careful the cable of Lower endcap is very short. Figure 26. Lower Endcap Removal 1.3 Grasp the Grille and carefully slide the grille off of the baffle. Figure 27. Re-assembly Note: Be sure there is sufficient gasket material on the Grille to prevent buzzes as the red arrow indicated in Figure 28.
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TEST PROCEDURE Required Equipment: 1. Bose L1 Pro16 Power Stand and Line Array (unit under test) 2. Audio Signal Generator, Audio Precision ATS-1 or equivalent 3. iPod Touch/Smart Phone with audio test files / music installed 4. T4S or T8S (with power supply) and ToneMatch cable 5.
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TEST PROCEDURE 2. Line Input / Output Verification Tests Refer to the Connections and Controls diagram on the previous page for the following tests. Note: DO NOT assemble the line array to the power stand. The below test would be very loud with the array connected to the power stand.
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4.3 Download and install the L1 Mix app on the Smart phone or other device. It is available at the Apple App Store and Google Play. Open the app and verify that you can connect to the product and control it using the app. Note: The L1 Mix app operates via Bluetooth. Go to pro.bose.com for more app information.
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TEST PROCEDURE 5.2 Connect an audio input to the T4S/T8S. Verify that you can play the audio from the T4S/T8S through the power stand with no noticeable distortion. 6. Phantom Power Test 6.1 Press the STANDBY button (11) to turn on the power stand. The button should illuminate white. 6.2 Press the Phantom Power button (6) on the power stand.
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TEST PROCEDURE Button Extended Functions Test (continued): Product I/O User Trigger User action control “Off/Live/Music/Speech” LED House Short press the button will be ON. Select corresponding Curve and the LED to posi- House Curve. Flat/Live/DJ/ button tion-1/2/3/4 Voice LED Channel LED: To position-1 is volume, position-2 is Treble, Short press the encoder position-3 is Bass, position-4 is...
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HI-POT TEST 1. Hi-Pot Test Procedure THIS IS A MANDATORY TEST 1.1 Connect the positive side (hot) of the Hi-Pot tester to both terminals of the AC mains CAUTION - All units that are disassembled as input. part of a repair MUST be Hi-Pot tested before being returned to the customer.
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SOFTWARE UPDATE These instructions explain how to update the firmware of your L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, Compatible Web Browsers L1 Pro32, Sub1, or Sub2. Windows Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Note: A USB-C cable is required (not included with your product). The L1 Pro family of Microsoft Edge products is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 cables.
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SOFTWARE UPDATE If your product needs a software update, your screen will read, There’s an update available for your product! Click Update Now. Note: Do not unplug or power off your product while the update is in progress. 10. Once the update is complete, your screen will read, Your product is now up-to-date!. English •...
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SERVICE MANUAL REVISION HISTORY Revision Changes Driven Pages (s) Date Description of Changes Level Affected 12/7/2020 Document released at revision 00 Initial Release 12/24/2020 Add Software Update P 50,51 2/17/2022 Add Item 4 - Item 10...
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