Table Of Contents - Bose 1800-VI Owner's Manual

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1.0 Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Before You Begin....................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Unpacking the amplifier ...................................................................................... 6
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3.0 The Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers ........ 6
4.0 Installation .................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Location and general precautions ....................................................................... 7
4.2 Mechanical considerations ................................................................................. 7
4.2.1 Rear support for road applications ........................................................... 7
4.3 Thermal considerations ....................................................................................... 7
4.4 AC power considerations .................................................................................... 7
4.5 Magnetic leakage consideration ......................................................................... 7
4.6 Input wiring .......................................................................................................... 8
4.6.1 Balanced operation .................................................................................. 8
4.6.2 Unbalanced operation .............................................................................. 9
4.7 Input sensitivity ................................................................................................. 11
4.8 Output wiring ..................................................................................................... 12
4.8.1 Polarity .................................................................................................... 12
4.8.2 Dual mono .............................................................................................. 12
4.8.3 Bridged mono ......................................................................................... 13
4.8.4 Parallel mono .......................................................................................... 13
4.9 Clipping eliminator ............................................................................................ 13
5.0 Operation ................................................................................................................ 14
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5.1 Using the Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional
Stereo Power Amplifier ..................................................................................... 14
5.2 Input modules ................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1 Standard input module ........................................................................... 14
5.2.2 ACM-1 amplifier control module ............................................................ 14
5.3 Front panel ........................................................................................................ 14
5.3.1 Power switch .......................................................................................... 15
5.3.2 Standby LED ........................................................................................... 15
5.3.3 AC power fuse ........................................................................................ 15
5.3.4 Level controls ......................................................................................... 15
5.3.5 Status indicators ..................................................................................... 15
5.3.6 Data receive indicator ............................................................................. 15
5.4 Rear panel ......................................................................................................... 16
5.4.1 Stereo/mono switch ............................................................................... 16
5.4.2 Clipping eliminator switch ...................................................................... 16
5.4.3 Input connectors ..................................................................................... 16
5.4.4 EQ OUT connectors ............................................................................... 17
5.4.5 Equalizer LEDs ........................................................................................ 17
5.4.6 EQ Bi-Amp/full range switch .................................................................. 17
5.4.7 Level defeat switch ................................................................................. 17
5.4.8 Sequencer connector ............................................................................. 17
5.4.9 Speaker outputs ..................................................................................... 18
5.4.10 Power cord ............................................................................................. 18
6.0 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 19
7.0 Features ................................................................................................................... 20
8.0 Warranty, Service ..................................................................................................... 21
9.0 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 22
Appendix: Technical Data Sheets (Español, Italiano, Nederlands)
Bose ® Corporation ................................................................................. inside back cover
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