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- Page 1 B1500 / B2000 Power Amplifiers Owner s Guide Designed for...
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Page 2: Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock disconnect from the mains supply before removing the cover. The installation of Bose® Equaliser cards or servicing should be carried out by qualified personnel only. Please read this owner s guide The Model B1500 and B2000 Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers are carefully engineered to provide excellent sonic performance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety Information 2. Before you begin 2.1. Unpacking the Amplifier ..4 3. The B1500 and B2000 Professional Power Amplifiers .. 5 4. Installation 4.1. Location and general precautions. 4.2. Mechanical considerations 4.3. Thermal considerations ..6 4.4. AC power considerations .. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
Carefully unpack your amplifier. Keep the original carton and packing materials for possible future use. Check for any visible signs of damage. If the amplifier appears damaged, do not try to use it. Notify the Bose Product Support or your authorised Bose ProPartner. -
Page 5: The B1500 And B2000 Professional Power Amplifiers
The B1500 & B2000 amplifiers are a good power match for BOSE mid/high and bass loudspeaker products, especially in foreground entertainment systems. The B1500 amplifier is rated at 450 watts per channel 8 ohms and 715 watts per Channel into 4 ohms and 1025 watts per channel into 2 ohms. In bridged mono operation, it is rated at 1430 watts into 8 ohms and 2050 watts into 4 ohms. -
Page 6: Installation
(The B2000 is fitted with a circuit breaker and hence does not have a mains fuse on the rear panel). Mains cabling to both the B1500 and the B2000 should be protected by suitable over current device. -
Page 7: Magnetic Leakage And R.f Interference Considerations
B1500 shown only 4.5 Magnetic leakage & R.F Interference considerations Like all high power amplifiers, B1500 & B2000 should be kept away from other equipment that is sensitive to magnetic fields. Also, this amplifier may suffer a substantial reduction in performance if it is subjected to, or mounted close to... -
Page 8: Inputs
- Balanced operation Pin No. Connection Screen (ground) Hot (signal +) Cold (signal -) B1500 shown only PIN1 - Screen (see note) PIN2 - Hot (signal +) PIN3 - Cold (signal -) (Shield) (Shield) (Shield) -
Page 9: Unbalanced Operation
Pin No. Connection Screen (ground) Connect to ground at unbalanced equipment or float Hot (signal +) Cold (signal -) B1500 shown only PIN1 - Screen (see note) PIN2 - Hot (signal +) PIN3 - Cold (signal -) (Shield) (Shield) -
Page 10: Linking Amplifiers
The output should be taken from the bridged output Speakon connector ® When using a B1500 or B2000 in bridged mono with a BOSE EQ card, only 1 card should be fitted into the channel A EQ connector socket located inside the amplifier. -
Page 11: Bridged Mono Operation
Bridged Live (Hot) + Pin +1 (Channel A in phase) Bridged Return (Cold) - Pin -1 (Channel B out of phase) When operating in bridged mode, the minimum impedances are doubled. The minimum load in bridged mode is: 4 ohms (B1500 and B2000). -
Page 12: Operation
A control is active. 5.3 Signal indicators (blue LED) These are active from a minimum output level of approximately 1 Watt (B1500) or 10 watts (B2000) and are an indication only of signal presence. 5.4 Limiters (amber LED) The B1500 &... -
Page 13: Faults / Fuses / Maintenance
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE. NOTE: The filter between the air intake (frontplate) and the frontpanel of the B1500 & B2000 amplifiers should be cleaned or replaced periodically, e.g. 12-24 months. (Filters in amplifiers located in more 'dirty' atmospheres may require more frequent maintenance). -
Page 14: Bose Eq Cards
(J7 or J6), to the HPF pins for the channel (A = J8 or B = J5) linking pins 2 and 3. Note: When using the BOSE series II-S EQ cards the HPF selection is made on the EQ card and not on the amplifier board. -
Page 15: B2000 Eq Card Fitting
(that is supplied within the packaging that comes with the amplifier) to the link HPF pins for the channel. Note: When using the BOSE series II-S EQ cards the HPF selection is made on the EQ card and not on the amplifier board. -
Page 16: Eq Card Fitting For Bridged Mono Operation
7.3 EQ card fitting for bridged mono operation The Bose EQ card should be fitted into the channel A connector inside the amplifier and the input signal should be connected to input A. The bridge switch on the rear of the amplifier should be set to bridge mode. -
Page 17: Technical Specification
8. Technical Specification TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION B1500 2050 watts into 4 from 20Hz to 20 CMRR: POWER OUTPUT: kHz, with less than 0.03% THD > 90dB Continuous output power, both channels driven: Frequency response: Fusing: 20Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5dB) 10 Amp Slow-blow... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
9. Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the offerer: Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our responsibility, that the product: Kind of equipment: Audio amplifier Type designation: B1500 Professional Power Amplifier, B2000 Professional Power Amplifier in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive,... - Page 19 Fax: 01-604043423 e-mail: infopro_nl@bose.com Belgium Norway Professional Systems Division, Belgium Professional Systems Division, Norway Bose N.V., Limesweg 2 Bose Filial till Bose A/S Danmark, Lerkev 58 3700 Tongeren, België 2209 Kongsvinger, Norge Telephone: 012-390800 Telephone: 062-821560 Fax: 012-390840 Fax: 062-821569...
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