As with all electrical appliances, dangerous electrical shock may result if repair is attempted by unqualified personnel. Service and the installation of any optional electronics should always be performed by Bose-authorized personnel. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
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1.0 Safety Information ® Please read this safety information before installing, connecting, or operating the Bose ® FreeSpace system controller (Model 8/32). 1.1 Read the instructions – Read and keep all safety and operating instructions. 1.2 Follow cautions – For safety, follow all cautions and warnings in this guide and on the system controller.
All Bose FreeSpace Model 8, Model 32, Model 25, and Bose 102 loudspeakers, except the 4Ω Model 32 and the 4Ω Model 25, require a Bose approved equalizer, such as this controller. Using the loudspeakers without an approved equalizer causes inferior acoustic performance and may damage the loudspeakers.
2.0 Introduction Controller features ® ® The Bose FreeSpace system controller, combined with the FreeSpace Model 8, Model 25, or Model 32 loudspeakers, provides a flexible sound system for single, multiple, or combination zone installations. Figures 2 and 3 describe the controller’s features.
D.O.M. 100-120V/220-240V INPUT PAGE OUTPUT UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE Á 50-60Hz 7 WATTS LEVEL BOSE CORPORATION REACTION LENTE DE MÊME CH A CH B PAGE FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. TYPE T 0.25 - 250V. MODEL 32 MODEL 32...
3.0 Configurations Signal processing The block diagram in Figure 5 is on the top of the system controller. It illustrates the audio Figure 5 signal’s path through the controller. Block diagram. INPUT PAGE AC POWER CHANNEL A CHANNEL B CONNECTOR LINE 300mV 300mV...
4.0 Installation Electrical connections Although the FreeSpace ® system controller accepts balanced and unbalanced sources, CAUTION Unplug all components before balanced sources provide better audio performance. Observe proper polarity when making connections. making connections: • The positive terminal is usually the high, tip, or plus (+) terminal, or pin 2. •...
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CUT NORMAL CUT NORMAL 300mV 300mV 2V LINE MIKE ® FREESPACE ® SYSTEM CONTROLLER SER.NO. D.O.M. INPUT BOSE CORPORATION CH A CH B PAGE FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. From balanced Note: Pin 2 – hot source convention assembled on XLR connector.
WITH SA SLOW BL SER.NO. ATTE D.O.M. PAGE OUTPUT UN FUSIB LEVEL BOSE CORPORATION REACTIO FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. TYPE T 0 Note: Pin 2 – hot convention assembled on XLR connector. Tip (+) Ring (–) 3 (–)
Appendix A: Controller Specifications Electrical specifications and controls ® The FreeSpace system controller (Model 8/32) accepts AC supply voltages from 80 to 265, 50Hz or 60Hz. A.1.1 Balanced input terminals Balanced inputs with gain switches, protection diodes, and RFI/EMI noise suppression. A.1.2 Page input Gain is switchable for either microphone or line level inputs.
6V RMS maximum • Model 25, Model 32, or Bose 102 output impedance 600Ω, balanced • Model 25, Model 32, or Bose 102 frequency responseFlat power response with Model 25 or Model 32 loudspeakers • Model 25, Model 32, or Bose 102 paging Channel A –...
B.2 Fire protective signaling B.2.1 Signal processing equipment Bose offers 70V fire safety models of both FreeSpace Model 8 and Model 32 loudspeak- ers listed under UL 1480, category UUMW, as fire protective signaling devices. The Bose FreeSpace system controller (Model 8/32) is the only equalizer listed for use with these loudspeakers in fire protective signaling and warning systems.
For more information, please read the warranty card. Service If you have problems with your FreeSpace system controller, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. The dealer will verify any defects and arrange for service. AM177675-2_04_V.pdf • May 7, 2002...
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