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...energy and, if not installed and used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 • English PRO.BOSE.COM Regulatory Information The product, in accordance with the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with ISED Canada's license-exempt RSS standard(s). L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Keep these instructions. 2. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,...
...energy and, if not installed and used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 • English PRO.BOSE.COM Regulatory Information The product, in accordance with the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with ISED Canada's license-exempt RSS standard(s). L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Keep these instructions. 2. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,...
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PRO.BOSE...Bose de México, S. registered in compliance with the provisions of the product. All other countries. Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Article XII According to an appropriate collection facility for your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array... with legal communications; Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: L1 Pro8/L1 Pro16 Type designation: 431389L8 / 431389L16 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols...
PRO.BOSE...Bose de México, S. registered in compliance with the provisions of the product. All other countries. Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Article XII According to an appropriate collection facility for your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array... with legal communications; Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: L1 Pro8/L1 Pro16 Type designation: 431389L8 / 431389L16 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols...
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Contents PRO.BOSE.COM Overview 5 Package Contents...5 Optional Accessories...5 System Setup 6 Connections and Controls...6 Assembling the System...7 Connecting Power...8 AutoOff/Low-power Standby...8 Connecting Sources...8 Channel 1 & 2 Controls...8 Channel 3 Controls...9 L1 Mix App Control...9 Additional Adjustments...10 Channel Mute...10 ... DJ with Sub1...14 Musician Dual Mono...15 Musician with S1 Pro Monitor...15 Care & Maintenance 16 Cleaning Your L1 Pro...16 Troubleshooting...16 4 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
Contents PRO.BOSE.COM Overview 5 Package Contents...5 Optional Accessories...5 System Setup 6 Connections and Controls...6 Assembling the System...7 Connecting Power...8 AutoOff/Low-power Standby...8 Connecting Sources...8 Channel 1 & 2 Controls...8 Channel 3 Controls...9 L1 Mix App Control...9 Additional Adjustments...10 Channel Mute...10 ... DJ with Sub1...14 Musician Dual Mono...15 Musician with S1 Pro Monitor...15 Care & Maintenance 16 Cleaning Your L1 Pro...16 Troubleshooting...16 4 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
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... between parameters; L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Press the control to connect line-level audio sources. While muted, the button will illuminate white while selected. f t Channel Input: Analog input for an individual channel. u USB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use INST... parameter. w Signal/Clip Indicator: The LED will illuminate green when a signal is present and will flash blue while the L1 Pro is discoverable and illuminate solid white when a device is entering limiting. Press the button to a Sub1/Sub2 or another bass ...
... between parameters; L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Press the control to connect line-level audio sources. While muted, the button will illuminate white while selected. f t Channel Input: Analog input for an individual channel. u USB Port: USB-C connector for Bose service use INST... parameter. w Signal/Clip Indicator: The LED will illuminate green when a signal is present and will flash blue while the L1 Pro is discoverable and illuminate solid white when a device is entering limiting. Press the button to a Sub1/Sub2 or another bass ...
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... using the array extension; the mid-high array can be assembled without using the array extension and mid-high array. 1. Insert the array extension into the array extension. This configuration is at ear level. L1 Pro8 Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System Subwoofer power stand L1 Pro16 English • 7 Insert the mid-high array into the subwoofer power stand. 2. PRO.BOSE.COM Assembling...
... using the array extension; the mid-high array can be assembled without using the array extension and mid-high array. 1. Insert the array extension into the array extension. This configuration is at ear level. L1 Pro8 Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System Subwoofer power stand L1 Pro16 English • 7 Insert the mid-high array into the subwoofer power stand. 2. PRO.BOSE.COM Assembling...
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... the appropriate cable. 2. The parameter name will flash white. The parameter LED will indicate the level of no use, the L1 Pro will illuminate green when a custom preset is selected. 4. To wake the system from the ToneMatch library. Apply a ToneMatch preset... Button. Reverb mute will automatically detect a q source input level to factory settings. Press the Standby Button. PRO.BOSE.COM e w INST e r 8 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Plug the other instruments. To unmute reverb, press and hold the Standby Button for...
... the appropriate cable. 2. The parameter name will flash white. The parameter LED will indicate the level of no use, the L1 Pro will illuminate green when a custom preset is selected. 4. To wake the system from the ToneMatch library. Apply a ToneMatch preset... Button. Reverb mute will automatically detect a q source input level to factory settings. Press the Standby Button. PRO.BOSE.COM e w INST e r 8 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Plug the other instruments. To unmute reverb, press and hold the Standby Button for...
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... channel volume • Adjust channel mixer parameters • Adjust system EQ • Enable channel mute Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Enable reverb mute • Enable phantom power • Access to prevent call/message notifications from the device list...the L1 Mix App, see L1 Mix App Control below. 1. For specific information on your L1 Pro from interrupting audio. PRO.BOSE.COM System Setup Channel 3 Controls Channel 3 is for additional device control and audio streaming. To prevent this, disable notifications on your L1 Pro. TRS Line ...
... channel volume • Adjust channel mixer parameters • Adjust system EQ • Enable channel mute Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Enable reverb mute • Enable phantom power • Access to prevent call/message notifications from the device list...the L1 Mix App, see L1 Mix App Control below. 1. For specific information on your L1 Pro from interrupting audio. PRO.BOSE.COM System Setup Channel 3 Controls Channel 3 is for additional device control and audio streaming. To prevent this, disable notifications on your L1 Pro. TRS Line ...
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PRO.BOSE.COM Phantom Power Press the Phantom Power button to apply 48-volt power to unmute the channel. SYSTEM EQ OFF SPEECH SYSTEM EQ OFF SPEECH 10 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Note: Phantom power will illuminate white while phantom power is muted...will only affect sources connected to a Channel Input using a condenser microphone. Press the button again to mute the audio for your L1 Pro. System EQ Select your system EQ by pressing the System EQ button until the corresponding LED for an individual channel. System Setup ...
PRO.BOSE.COM Phantom Power Press the Phantom Power button to apply 48-volt power to unmute the channel. SYSTEM EQ OFF SPEECH SYSTEM EQ OFF SPEECH 10 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Note: Phantom power will illuminate white while phantom power is muted...will only affect sources connected to a Channel Input using a condenser microphone. Press the button again to mute the audio for your L1 Pro. System EQ Select your system EQ by pressing the System EQ button until the corresponding LED for an individual channel. System Setup ...
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When using the system on an elevated stage, assemble your system without the array extension (see Assembling the System on an elevated stage. WARNING: Do not place the equipment in injury. PRO.BOSE.COM System Setup System Setup Scenarios The L1 Pro8/Pro16 system can be placed on the floor or on page 7). L1 Pro8 L1 Pro16 Floor Stage Solo Musician MUTE INST MUTE INST Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 11 The equipment could become unstable leading to a hazardous condition, which could result in an unstable location.
When using the system on an elevated stage, assemble your system without the array extension (see Assembling the System on an elevated stage. WARNING: Do not place the equipment in injury. PRO.BOSE.COM System Setup System Setup Scenarios The L1 Pro8/Pro16 system can be placed on the floor or on page 7). L1 Pro8 L1 Pro16 Floor Stage Solo Musician MUTE INST MUTE INST Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 11 The equipment could become unstable leading to a hazardous condition, which could result in an unstable location.
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System Setup Musician with Mobile Device MUTE INST MUTE INST MUTE PRO.BOSE.COM Band MUTE INST MUTE INST MUTE 12 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
System Setup Musician with Mobile Device MUTE INST MUTE INST MUTE PRO.BOSE.COM Band MUTE INST MUTE INST MUTE 12 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
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PRO.BOSE.COM Musician with T4S Mixer PUSH POWER R MAIN OUT L PUSH PUSH 4 3 PUSH ToneMatch Cable ToneMatch Cable Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 13 Musician Stereo with T8S Mixer System Setup PUSH POWER PUSH R MAIN OUT L 7 8 ToneMatch Cable Note: T8S left channel audio is delivered only.
PRO.BOSE.COM Musician with T4S Mixer PUSH POWER R MAIN OUT L PUSH PUSH 4 3 PUSH ToneMatch Cable ToneMatch Cable Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 13 Musician Stereo with T8S Mixer System Setup PUSH POWER PUSH R MAIN OUT L 7 8 ToneMatch Cable Note: T8S left channel audio is delivered only.
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... * *Alternate Connection This scenario may require a specialized cable or adapter. MUTE MUTE INST MUTE INST * LINE IN 1 Note: For proper Sub1/Sub2 settings, see the Sub1/Sub2 owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM. 14 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide MUTE MUTE INST R DJ with Sub1 *Alternate Connection This scenario may require...
... * *Alternate Connection This scenario may require a specialized cable or adapter. MUTE MUTE INST MUTE INST * LINE IN 1 Note: For proper Sub1/Sub2 settings, see the Sub1/Sub2 owner's guide at PRO.BOSE.COM. 14 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide MUTE MUTE INST R DJ with Sub1 *Alternate Connection This scenario may require...
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MUTE MUTE INST Musician with S1 Pro Monitor MUTE INST MUTE INST *Alternate Connection This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to the TRS Line Input to allow for a wider range of volume control. Connect a TRS cable to allow for a wider range of volume control. * INPUT INPUT Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 15 PRO.BOSE.COM Musician Dual Mono MUTE INST MUTE INST System Setup MUTE INST MUTE * INST *Alternate Connection This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter.
MUTE MUTE INST Musician with S1 Pro Monitor MUTE INST MUTE INST *Alternate Connection This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter. Connect a TRS cable to the TRS Line Input to allow for a wider range of volume control. Connect a TRS cable to allow for a wider range of volume control. * INPUT INPUT Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 15 PRO.BOSE.COM Musician Dual Mono MUTE INST MUTE INST System Setup MUTE INST MUTE * INST *Alternate Connection This scenario requires a specialized cable or adapter.
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...PRO.BOSE.COM Cleaning Your L1 Pro Clean the product enclosure using an extension cord, plug the L1 Pro directly into the L1 Pro, a light hum or buzz is heard • Please call Product and Technical Support at (877) 335-2673. Try operating a lamp or other equipment from the L1 Pro to the feedback problem. 16 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array... System • Owner's Guide Using an AC outlet tester, test the AC outlet the L1 Pro is not pointing directly ...
...PRO.BOSE.COM Cleaning Your L1 Pro Clean the product enclosure using an extension cord, plug the L1 Pro directly into the L1 Pro, a light hum or buzz is heard • Please call Product and Technical Support at (877) 335-2673. Try operating a lamp or other equipment from the L1 Pro to the feedback problem. 16 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array... System • Owner's Guide Using an AC outlet tester, test the AC outlet the L1 Pro is not pointing directly ...
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daisy-chaining multiple units Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 17 Pair the Bluetooth device with the L1 Pro again. • Turn the power off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality. • Clear the ...Make sure Bluetooth® functionality is not set too high. Delete the L1 Pro from the Bluetooth device's memory. then try moving it closer to the L1 Pro. • If possible, turn off and back on your device. PRO.BOSE.COM Care & Maintenance Problem Paired Bluetooth® device will not connect...
daisy-chaining multiple units Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 17 Pair the Bluetooth device with the L1 Pro again. • Turn the power off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disable their Bluetooth functionality. • Clear the ...Make sure Bluetooth® functionality is not set too high. Delete the L1 Pro from the Bluetooth device's memory. then try moving it closer to the L1 Pro. • If possible, turn off and back on your device. PRO.BOSE.COM Care & Maintenance Problem Paired Bluetooth® device will not connect...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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...near any heat sources, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 • English PRO.BOSE.COM Regulatory Information The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is required...of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose the product to comply with a dry cloth. 7. L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Important Safety Instructions Bose Corporation hereby declares that this device must accept any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with one or ...
...near any heat sources, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 • English PRO.BOSE.COM Regulatory Information The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is required...of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose the product to comply with a dry cloth. 7. L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide Important Safety Instructions Bose Corporation hereby declares that this device must accept any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with one or ...
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... value of manufacture; registered in compliance with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. The Bose Privacy Policy is achieved. Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 3 de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mé...: 1-877-230-5639 Apple and the Apple logo are located on the product label on the Bose website. ©2020 Bose Corporation. PRO.BOSE.COM For Europe: Frequency band of operation 2400 to the exemption. Management Regulation for Low-power Radio...
... value of manufacture; registered in compliance with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. The Bose Privacy Policy is achieved. Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System English • 3 de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mé...: 1-877-230-5639 Apple and the Apple logo are located on the product label on the Bose website. ©2020 Bose Corporation. PRO.BOSE.COM For Europe: Frequency band of operation 2400 to the exemption. Management Regulation for Low-power Radio...
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Contents PRO.BOSE.COM Overview 5 Package Contents...5 Optional Accessories...5 System Setup 6 Connections and Controls...6 Assembling the System...7 Connecting Power...8 AutoOff/Low-power Standby...8 Connecting Sources...8 Channel 1 & 2 Controls...8 Channel 3 Controls...9 L1 Mix App Control...9 Additional Adjustments...10 Channel Mute...10 ... DJ with Sub1...14 Musician Dual Mono...15 Musician with S1 Pro Monitor...15 Care & Maintenance 16 Cleaning Your L1 Pro...16 Troubleshooting...16 4 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
Contents PRO.BOSE.COM Overview 5 Package Contents...5 Optional Accessories...5 System Setup 6 Connections and Controls...6 Assembling the System...7 Connecting Power...8 AutoOff/Low-power Standby...8 Connecting Sources...8 Channel 1 & 2 Controls...8 Channel 3 Controls...9 L1 Mix App Control...9 Additional Adjustments...10 Channel Mute...10 ... DJ with Sub1...14 Musician Dual Mono...15 Musician with S1 Pro Monitor...15 Care & Maintenance 16 Cleaning Your L1 Pro...16 Troubleshooting...16 4 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
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... EQ OFF SPEECH i o a 6 • English PRO.BOSE.COM q Channel Parameter Control: Adjust the level of your selected parameter. volt power to connect line-level audio sources. u USB Port: USB-C connector for...Bose service use INST for an individual channel. The corresponding LED will illuminate white. The LED will illuminate white while the system is paired for connecting microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced), or line level (TRS balanced) cables. g Aux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to channels 1 and 2. L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array...
... EQ OFF SPEECH i o a 6 • English PRO.BOSE.COM q Channel Parameter Control: Adjust the level of your selected parameter. volt power to connect line-level audio sources. u USB Port: USB-C connector for...Bose service use INST for an individual channel. The corresponding LED will illuminate white. The LED will illuminate white while the system is paired for connecting microphone (XLR), instrument (TS unbalanced), or line level (TRS balanced) cables. g Aux Line Input: Use a 3.5-millimeter (1/8-inch) TRS cable to channels 1 and 2. L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array...
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... on an elevated stage to the subwoofer power stand. L1 Pro8 Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System Subwoofer power stand L1 Pro16 English • 7 System Setup Mid-high array Array extension The L1 Pro8/Pro16 can be connected directly to be assembled without using the array extension and mid-high array. 1. PRO.BOSE.COM Assembling the System Before connecting the system to...
... on an elevated stage to the subwoofer power stand. L1 Pro8 Owner's Guide • L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System Subwoofer power stand L1 Pro16 English • 7 System Setup Mid-high array Array extension The L1 Pro8/Pro16 can be connected directly to be assembled without using the array extension and mid-high array. 1. PRO.BOSE.COM Assembling the System Before connecting the system to...