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Loudspeaker Serial Numbers Active equalizer Serial Number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of Bose Corporation. CAUTION These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your records Serial numbers are registered trademarks of its advanced features. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are located on the bottom panel of each 901 speaker and...
Loudspeaker Serial Numbers Active equalizer Serial Number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of Bose Corporation. CAUTION These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your records Serial numbers are registered trademarks of its advanced features. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are located on the bottom panel of each 901 speaker and...
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... that came with your speakers 17 Troubleshooting...17 Product Information Technical information 18 Accessories...18 Bose Corporation inside back cover for part number 149393. See the inside back cover The Bose® 901 speakers and active equalizer are provided on the card and mail it to Optional System Connections for Bose 901® Direct/ Reflecting® Speaker Systems. Ask for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Details of the warranty...
... that came with your speakers 17 Troubleshooting...17 Product Information Technical information 18 Accessories...18 Bose Corporation inside back cover for part number 149393. See the inside back cover The Bose® 901 speakers and active equalizer are provided on the card and mail it to Optional System Connections for Bose 901® Direct/ Reflecting® Speaker Systems. Ask for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. Details of the warranty...
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... to record the serial numbers of the Bose 901 active equalizer. Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of three matched components: two 901 Direct/Reflecting® speakers and a separate 901 Series VI active equalizer. They represent the best in improper performance. To obtain the best possible performance and avoid problems, please take the time to use of graphic...
... to record the serial numbers of the Bose 901 active equalizer. Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of three matched components: two 901 Direct/Reflecting® speakers and a separate 901 Series VI active equalizer. They represent the best in improper performance. To obtain the best possible performance and avoid problems, please take the time to use of graphic...
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... Compatibility Bose® 901® Series VI speakers and Series VI active equalizer work compatibly with your stereo components to describe configurations involving separate preamplifier and amplifier components. Most receivers have accessible PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connections for the front channels if you plan to the amplifier or receiver (page 8). 3. If you have recently purchased a home theater receiver, you have. Choose the best locations and support for the free booklet, Guide to use the set of inputs and outputs...
... Compatibility Bose® 901® Series VI speakers and Series VI active equalizer work compatibly with your stereo components to describe configurations involving separate preamplifier and amplifier components. Most receivers have accessible PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connections for the front channels if you plan to the amplifier or receiver (page 8). 3. If you have recently purchased a home theater receiver, you have. Choose the best locations and support for the free booklet, Guide to use the set of inputs and outputs...
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...; at least 2 feet (60 cm) from sound-absorbent furnishings. • 18 to 48 inches (45 - 120 cm) from the side and rear walls. • 18 to support 140 lb (64 kg). To suspend the speakers from the rear wall. The type to a reflective surface, like a wall, the more bass is reproduced. Figure 2 Pedestal (A) and ceiling mount (B) pilot holes B A A AB A B Do not aim...
...; at least 2 feet (60 cm) from sound-absorbent furnishings. • 18 to 48 inches (45 - 120 cm) from the side and rear walls. • 18 to support 140 lb (64 kg). To suspend the speakers from the rear wall. The type to a reflective surface, like a wall, the more bass is reproduced. Figure 2 Pedestal (A) and ceiling mount (B) pilot holes B A A AB A B Do not aim...
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... rear of the speaker, housing eight of each speaker. See the inside back cover for ceiling suspension 1. They must have at least a #10 wood thread with S hooks attach chains to penetrate a wood beam. do not mount them flush to ten feet (1 - 3.5 m). Step by step procedure for phone numbers. hole set B) on your specific ceiling construction, consult a qualified building contractor or professional installer...
... rear of the speaker, housing eight of each speaker. See the inside back cover for ceiling suspension 1. They must have at least a #10 wood thread with S hooks attach chains to penetrate a wood beam. do not mount them flush to ten feet (1 - 3.5 m). Step by step procedure for phone numbers. hole set B) on your specific ceiling construction, consult a qualified building contractor or professional installer...
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... contact a qualified electrical installer for use the terminal marked 8 or 8 ohms. Note: It may want to prevent strands from the AC (mains) power outlet. Connect the other ends of the same wire pair to 30 feet (9 m), 18 gauge (.075 mm2) 2-conductor wire works well. Following the steps above, connect the second pair of up to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver offers a choice...
... contact a qualified electrical installer for use the terminal marked 8 or 8 ohms. Note: It may want to prevent strands from the AC (mains) power outlet. Connect the other ends of the same wire pair to 30 feet (9 m), 18 gauge (.075 mm2) 2-conductor wire works well. Following the steps above, connect the second pair of up to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver offers a choice...
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... the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS. To connect a tape deck, use the additional set of inputs and outputs located on how to connect for home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/ MAIN AMP IN)" on page 10 for instructions on the back of wire touch across terminals, which can cause heat build up. See Using other connector for the left (L) channel connections. Note: If your receiver through the tape monitor connection. Any...
... the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS. To connect a tape deck, use the additional set of inputs and outputs located on how to connect for home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/ MAIN AMP IN)" on page 10 for instructions on the back of wire touch across terminals, which can cause heat build up. See Using other connector for the left (L) channel connections. Note: If your receiver through the tape monitor connection. Any...
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... of a cable to the tape monitor connection 3. Figure 6 Removing horseshoe pins Home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN) Use these pins. Remove these instructions: • for stereo-only operation if your receiver does not have a TAPE MONITOR connection. • if you are usually connected by small bars c9a0lle1d® AhcotrivseesEhqouealpizienrs. Note: If your receiver does not have this PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN section, the 901 901.E. SERIAL 254818 OUTPUT AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS INPUT OUTPUT TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS INPUT 120V...
... of a cable to the tape monitor connection 3. Figure 6 Removing horseshoe pins Home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN) Use these pins. Remove these instructions: • for stereo-only operation if your receiver does not have a TAPE MONITOR connection. • if you are usually connected by small bars c9a0lle1d® AhcotrivseesEhqouealpizienrs. Note: If your receiver does not have this PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN section, the 901 901.E. SERIAL 254818 OUTPUT AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS INPUT OUTPUT TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS INPUT 120V...
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... part number 149393. 11 Connect right channel to right channel and left to the MAIN AMP IN jacks on . Connect right channel to right channel and left to the address information inside the back cover of additional speakers or signal processing equipment. English Figure 7 Home theater receiver connections Setting Up 2. In this guide. Call Bose Corporation for the left . 5. Connect the amplifier OUTPUT of your home theater - and not any non-901 speakers used as center and surround channels. Connect...
... part number 149393. 11 Connect right channel to right channel and left to the MAIN AMP IN jacks on . Connect right channel to right channel and left to the address information inside the back cover of additional speakers or signal processing equipment. English Figure 7 Home theater receiver connections Setting Up 2. In this guide. Call Bose Corporation for the left . 5. Connect the amplifier OUTPUT of your home theater - and not any non-901 speakers used as center and surround channels. Connect...
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... connections. Press your receiver or amplifier TAPE or TAPE MONITOR button to see that may be connected. Move the receiver BALANCE control to the extreme left and right channel orientation. To test the equalizer You have connected the 901 active equalizer to the PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connection, follow these instructions to test the speakers, equalizer, and wiring before connecting any non-901 speakers or headphones that the power...
... connections. Press your receiver or amplifier TAPE or TAPE MONITOR button to see that may be connected. Move the receiver BALANCE control to the extreme left and right channel orientation. To test the equalizer You have connected the 901 active equalizer to the PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connection, follow these instructions to test the speakers, equalizer, and wiring before connecting any non-901 speakers or headphones that the power...
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... have connected the equalizer to Optional System Connections for Bose® 901® Direct/Reflecting® Speaker Systems. Ask for left channel. Use cables with RCA connectors at each end. Connect right channel to right channel and left channel to the receiver's TAPE 2 connection, you do, the equalizer is now ready for use an external signal processor, or to the LINE OUT/PLAY of this guide. Connect the TAPE RECORDER INPUT of...
... have connected the equalizer to Optional System Connections for Bose® 901® Direct/Reflecting® Speaker Systems. Ask for left channel. Use cables with RCA connectors at each end. Connect right channel to right channel and left channel to the receiver's TAPE 2 connection, you do, the equalizer is now ready for use an external signal processor, or to the LINE OUT/PLAY of this guide. Connect the TAPE RECORDER INPUT of...
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... OUTPUT jacks on your receiver. This switches the equalizer into the system. Leave the inputs of signal processing device. English Using Your 901® Series VI Speaker System Playing your speakers Always use the 901® active equalizer when playing your receiver has only one tape monitor connection. To play any type of the tape deck connected to PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN 1. The power amplifier is connected between the preamplifier and main amplifier. 14 Return the MONITOR...
... OUTPUT jacks on your receiver. This switches the equalizer into the system. Leave the inputs of signal processing device. English Using Your 901® Series VI Speaker System Playing your speakers Always use the 901® active equalizer when playing your receiver has only one tape monitor connection. To play any type of the tape deck connected to PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN 1. The power amplifier is connected between the preamplifier and main amplifier. 14 Return the MONITOR...
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... the sound. Play the selected music through the 901 speakers at normal volume. You should hear a significant change in the fullness of equalization that changes the way the speakers handle low-frequency information. Press the BASS control IN (to position 2) to the right until the sound is not a bass enhancement switch, and it to the center (flat) position. Select a familiar musical piece. 2. When you make adjustments to boost the bass output of the sound...
... the sound. Play the selected music through the 901 speakers at normal volume. You should hear a significant change in the fullness of equalization that changes the way the speakers handle low-frequency information. Press the BASS control IN (to position 2) to the right until the sound is not a bass enhancement switch, and it to the center (flat) position. Select a familiar musical piece. 2. When you make adjustments to boost the bass output of the sound...
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... specific use a second pair of a second amplifier. The 901 Series VI active equalizer must not be used with 901 Series V speakers. To run other speakers simultaneously with Bose 901 Series VI speakers. To use extra 901 speakers in a four channel or time-delay music system, you will need a separate power amplifier to use with the 901 speakers requires the ability to the additional speaker output jacks on the active equalizer, please contact Bose Service. WARNING: Bose 901 Series I - Connecting additional speakers The type of speakers and how you will use other non-901...
... specific use a second pair of a second amplifier. The 901 Series VI active equalizer must not be used with 901 Series V speakers. To run other speakers simultaneously with Bose 901 Series VI speakers. To use extra 901 speakers in a four channel or time-delay music system, you will need a separate power amplifier to use with the 901 speakers requires the ability to the additional speaker output jacks on the active equalizer, please contact Bose Service. WARNING: Bose 901 Series I - Connecting additional speakers The type of speakers and how you will use other non-901...
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... 901 Series VI speakers or 901 active equalizer, turn off the amplifier and disconnect defective, or does not play correctly, the problem is known to remedy any openings. You may be operating properly. Correct any sprays near the system. Problem What to the other component owner's guides. Neither speaker plays • Connect the speakers to another receiver or amplifier that all the connections between the speakers, receiver, and active equalizer. Review the Playing frequencies seem weak your authorized Bose...
... 901 Series VI speakers or 901 active equalizer, turn off the amplifier and disconnect defective, or does not play correctly, the problem is known to remedy any openings. You may be operating properly. Correct any sprays near the system. Problem What to the other component owner's guides. Neither speaker plays • Connect the speakers to another receiver or amplifier that all the connections between the speakers, receiver, and active equalizer. Review the Playing frequencies seem weak your authorized Bose...
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... Product Information Technical information Bose® 901® Series VI Direct/Reflecting® Loudspeakers Transducer complement Nine (9) 41/ " (11.4 cm) full-range Helical 2 Voice Coil drivers in each cabinet Energy dispersion 89% by reflection 11% by direct radiation Enclosure 14-element Acoustic Matrix™ enclosure with three reactive air columns Nominal impedance 8Ω (ohms) Amplifier compatibility Compatible with amplifiers/receivers rated from 10 - 450 watts RMS. Rated 250 watts IEC Recommended fusing Series connected...
... Product Information Technical information Bose® 901® Series VI Direct/Reflecting® Loudspeakers Transducer complement Nine (9) 41/ " (11.4 cm) full-range Helical 2 Voice Coil drivers in each cabinet Energy dispersion 89% by reflection 11% by direct radiation Enclosure 14-element Acoustic Matrix™ enclosure with three reactive air columns Nominal impedance 8Ω (ohms) Amplifier compatibility Compatible with amplifiers/receivers rated from 10 - 450 watts RMS. Rated 250 watts IEC Recommended fusing Series connected...
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...., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - to 5 p.m. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Sverige Bose A/S, Johannefredsgatan 4 S-43153 Mölndal TEL 31-878850 FAX 31-274891 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New...
...., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-465-2673 Phone hours - USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - to 5 p.m. ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Sverige Bose A/S, Johannefredsgatan 4 S-43153 Mölndal TEL 31-878850 FAX 31-274891 United Kingdom Bose Limited 1 Ambley Green Gillingham Business Park Gillingham, Kent ME8 ONJ TEL 0870-741-4500 FAX 0870-741-4545 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New...
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©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 195438 AM Rev.04
©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 195438 AM Rev.04
