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Bose FreeSpace E4 Series II Owner's Manual

Integrated four-channel digital signal processor and 400-watt power amplifier
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Summary of Contents for Bose FreeSpace E4 Series II

  • Page 1 FreeSpace E4 Series II Business Music System ® OWNER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 1.0 E4 Introduction ......13 5.0 Using FreeSpace ® Installer™ Software ..34 1.1 The Bose ® FreeSpace ®...
  • Page 3 Contents 8.4 Common problems ..... . 68 8.4.1 Communications port error ... 68 8.4.2 No audio in zone .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.2 E4 system accessories Optional Bose accessories for the E4 system are available. The Bose FreeSpace E4 Series II system is an integrated four- channel digital signal processor and 400-watt power amplifier for • FreeSpace E4 System User Interface Kit (U.S.) (PC029856) 70/100V business music applications.
  • Page 5: Requirements

    1.0 E4 Introduction 1.3 FreeSpace Installer™ software Bose ® FreeSpace Installer software is included with every E4 sys- tem. The Installer software allows you to configure hardware devices such as the E4 system. The Installer software is designed for use on a PC that is connected to the E4 system through a serial data interface.
  • Page 6: Requirements

    • There must be 35 ft (10.7 m), minimum, between the sensing ® zone must use one Auto Volume user interface and one Bose microphones of two adjacent Auto Volume zones. sensing microphone to control the volume. A 70/100V volume •...
  • Page 7 2.0 Designing with the E4 System The following are examples of correct and incorrect sensing microphone placements: Ceiling Flush Correct placement Incorrect placement Sensing Sensing microphone microphone Wall Surface Correct placement Incorrect placement Sensing Sensing microphone microphone Installer’s Note: In applications where ceiling height is less than 12 feet (3.6 m), the microphone should be wall mounted.
  • Page 8 2.0 Designing with the E4 System When mounting sensing microphones, always maintain a dis- tance of 6 feet (1.8 m) minimum between the microphone and the speaker. Wall Surface Ceiling Flush ≥6 ft Sensing ≥6 ft (1.8 m) microphone (1.8 m) ≥6 ft (1.8 m) ≥6 ft...
  • Page 9: Controls

    2.0 Designing with the E4 System 2.2.3 Step 3 – Determine volume 2.2.4 Step 4 – Determine the speaker control requirements requirements Decide which areas will have volume controls. Create a control Determine the speaker coverage required for the design. Con- map, such as the following, showing the types of controls that sider the following points as you do this: will be used, and the areas in which they will be installed.
  • Page 10 2.0 Designing with the E4 System 2.2.5 Step 5 – Determine the E4 Now we can take a look at how the maps we created can help us requirements determine the quantity of E4s we will need. Once you have identified the areas that use Auto Volume and unique loudspeakers, you can combine different areas based on the types of sources and controls they are using.
  • Page 11 2.0 Designing with the E4 System 2.3 Auto Volume layout examples Large, open retail space with single music source FreeSpace ® Acoustimass module Model 16 (pendant mounted) Sensing microphone 20 of 80...
  • Page 12 2.0 Designing with the E4 System Hair salon (Small space with specific noise) FreeSpace ® 3 system Sensing microphone 21 of 80...
  • Page 13 2.0 Designing with the E4 System Hotel lobby 22 ft (6.7 m) 40 ft (12.2 m) Model 16 (flush mounted) Sensing microphone 22 of 80...
  • Page 14 How you can obtain warranty service: Remedies: 1. You can ship the system to either a Bose Service Agency or to Bose directly with a proof of purchase from an authorized dealer. The provisions of this limited warranty are in lieu of any other Please: warranties or conditions, except those provided by law.
  • Page 15 ©2004 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 279145 AM Rev.00 CCM-000922...