REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the Model 2060 or Model 2150 commercial power amplifier. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Model 2060 and Model 2150 commercial power amplifiers ..... 4 3.0 Using The Amplifiers ....................5 3.1 Using the Bose Model 2060 or Model 2150 commercial power amplifier ..5 3.2 Location and general precautions ............... 5 3.3 Mechanical considerations .................. 5 3.3.1 Rear support ....................
3.0 Using The Amplifiers 3.1 Using the Bose Model 2060 or Model 2150 ® commercial power amplifier Once you have installed and wired the amplifier, follow these tips to get the most from it: • Verify that all switches (STEREO/MONO, CLIPPING LIMITER, EQ BI-AMP/FULL RANGE AND LEVEL DEFEAT) are set to the mode you want.
These amplifiers may be stacked directly on top of each other without spacer panels. If a Bose Model 2060 or 2150 amplifier is used with other amplifiers, be sure the heat output ® from each amplifier does not interfere with the adequate ventilation of the others.
Through the use of the Bose ® input module (the standard module provided with the ampli- fier) and EQ cards, Bose Model 2060 and Model 2150 amplifiers can provide active equal- ization for Bose Model 8, Model 32, Model 32SE, 402 , 502...
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With EQ cards installed in the Model 2060 or Model 2150 amplifier, the EQ OUT (output) of the amplifier can be connected to the line level inputs of additional devices driving the same type of Bose loudspeakers (e.g.
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SERIAL No.: Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 Equalizer Present LEDs Dip Switches Standard Input Module AC Power Sequence Connector Input Connectors...
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® Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 Equalizer Present LEDs Dip Switches Standard Input Module AC Power Sequence Connector Input Connectors...
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SEQUENCE. The three termi- nals are from left to right and labeled ground, SND, and RCV (see Figure 6). The sequence feature can be used to turn on or off one or more Bose ®...
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This will avoid large transient thumps being passed to the loudspeakers attached to the system. When using multiple amplifiers that utilize the SEQUENCE feature of the Bose 2150, and ®...
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Let the rack rail be your chassis ground path. Using other amplifiers in the power sequence: The Bose Models 1600 VI and 1800 VI can be used together with the Bose Model 2150 in a sequenced configuration. However, as the sequence terminal on the Bose Model 1600 VI and 1800 VI has no chassis ®...
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® Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 Equalizer Present LEDs Dip Switches Standard Input Module AC Power Sequence Connector Input Connectors...
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SERIAL No.: Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 Ch 1 and 2 Return/+5V Ch 1 and Ch 2 Figure 11 Use Class 2 Wiring...
5.0 Installation 5.1 Installing Bose EQ Cards ® If your Bose loudspeakers require active equalization, follow these steps to install them in the Model 2060 and 2150: 1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position. Figure 13 Turning the power switch off...
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5.1 Installing Bose EQ Cards (cont.) ® If your Bose loudspeakers require active equalization, follow these steps to install them in the Model 2060 and 2150: 5. Install EQ card into the desired channel. Note: If you are using the amplifier in dual mono or bridged mono mode, you must install the equalizer card in Channel 2.
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5.0 Installation 5.1 Installing Bose EQ Cards (cont.) ® If your Bose loudspeakers require active equalization, follow these steps to install them in the Model 2060 and 2150: 8. Reconnect the ribbon cable. Figure 20 Reconnecting ribbon cables Use Class 2 Wiring For bridged operation.
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5.1 Installing Bose EQ Cards (cont.) ® If your Bose loudspeakers require active equalization, follow these steps to install them in the Model 2060 and 2150: 11. Connect all input connections to the amplifier, and line cord to the wall.
5.0 Installation 5.2 Input wiring You can use ⁄ " phone jacks, XLR connectors, or quick connect terminal block connectors for the input signal with either unbalanced 2-conductor or balanced 3-conductor cables. Use shielded coaxial cable to conduct the signal from the source (mixer, equalizer, CD player) to the amplifier.
5.0 Installation 5.2.1 Balanced operation (cont.) For the quick connect terminal block, use the female connector provided. Pin 3 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal. Pin 2 carries the – (low, inverting) side of the signal. Pin 1 is ground (see Figure 27). When using the standard input module for either amplifier, you can reverse the polarity of the balanced inputs by changing four jumpers located on the input board, just behind the input connectors.
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5.0 Installation 5.2.2 Unbalanced operation (cont.) For the XLR connector, pin 2 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal, and pin 1 is ground. To reference the input differential amplifier for the correct gain, short pin 3 to pin 1 (see Figure 29). Figure 29 Use Class 2 Wiring For bridged operation.
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5.0 Installation 5.2.2 Unbalanced operation (cont.) For the quick connect terminal block, pin 3 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal, and pin 1 is ground. Short pin 2 to pin 1 in order to reference the input differential amplifier for the correct gain (see Figure 30).
5.0 Installation 5.3 Output wiring The Model 2060 and 2150 speaker outputs on the amplifiers can accommodate wire from 20 gauge up to 12. We recommend that you do not use speaker wire smaller than 20 gauge. You must use Class I (NEC) wiring.
5.0 Installation 5.3 Output wiring (cont.) 5.3.3 Stereo/Mono switch This switch selects between NORMAL STEREO (normal stereo), DUAL MONO (dual mono), or BRIDGED MONO (bridged mono) operation. It is located on the motherboard of the input module. For NORMAL STEREO operation, use CH 1 and CH 2 inputs. For DUAL MONO or BRIDGED MONO operation, use CH 2 input only.
SND RCV J20018292 SERIAL No.: FX CH 1 FX CH 2 ® Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 AM259107_00_V.pdf November 19, 2001...
Model 2150 D.O.M.: SEND RECV SEND RECV EQ. OUT BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS. PN# 1234567 In low impedance bridged-mono operation, the amplifier will yield the following results: Channel 1 Channel 2 Bridged Operation 4Ω...
5.3.7 Parallel mono Parallel mono operation is useful when running sustained high levels in a single load or when driving a low impedance load. ® For instructions, contact Bose or your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. AM259107_00_V.pdf November 19, 2001...
6.0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause or Solution No sound, no power • Check amplifier. Power off, then turn on. (Usually indicates a • Linecord disconnected. power supply problem, • Poor fit between the plug and AC receptacle. Try another receptacle. either in the power line or •...
Bridged Mono taps: 8Ω, 16Ω, 50V, 70V, 140V, 200V AC power sequence connector for sequentially powering up multiple amplifiers ® ® ® Active equalization cards available for the following Bose products: 402 , 502 A, 502B, 802 loudspeakers, Model 8 and Model 25/32/32SE Standard linear power supply...
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For more information, please read the warranty card. Service If you experience problems with your Bose Model 2060 or Model 2150 commercial power amplifier, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. The dealer will verify any defects and arrange for service.
Appendix B: Specifications Model 2060 amplifier specifications Power Output Continuous average output power, both channels driven: 60W per channel into 4Ω at 1kHz with 0.5% or less THD 60W per channel into 8Ω at 1kHz with 0.5% or less THD 60W per channel at 100V into a 167Ω...
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Appendix B: Specifications Specifications for Bose Model 2060 and Model 21 50 ® Commercial Power Amplifiers (cont.) Specifications common to both amplifiers Output configurations Audio output transformer taps per channel: 100V, 70V, 50V, 35V, 25V, 8Ω, 4Ω Dynamic headroom 1.2 dB Full power bandwidth 30Hz to 20kHz @ 0.5% THD...
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