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Serial numbers: and Dealer name: Dealer phone: Purchase date: We suggest you Congratulations on the back of each 401 speaker. For your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. • • 2 Their inte- • grated system of advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction from a floorstanding design. Thank you keep your records Serial numbers are located on your purchase of Bose' 401' Direct/Reflecting" speakers.
Serial numbers: and Dealer name: Dealer phone: Purchase date: We suggest you Congratulations on the back of each 401 speaker. For your sales slip and warranty card together with this owner's guide. • • 2 Their inte- • grated system of advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction from a floorstanding design. Thank you keep your records Serial numbers are located on your purchase of Bose' 401' Direct/Reflecting" speakers.
Owner's guide
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Where to find ... Wntroduction Thank you For your records Contents Where to find Setting Up Before you begin Unpack the carton Select the locations for your 401e speakers Choose the cord Prepare the cord Make the connections Check the connections Test the speakers *sing and Maintaining Your 401® Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Cleaning the speakers Warranty period Troubleshooting Customer service Product Information Technical information Bose® Corporation Contents 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 inside back cover • 3
Where to find ... Wntroduction Thank you For your records Contents Where to find Setting Up Before you begin Unpack the carton Select the locations for your 401e speakers Choose the cord Prepare the cord Make the connections Check the connections Test the speakers *sing and Maintaining Your 401® Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways Cleaning the speakers Warranty period Troubleshooting Customer service Product Information Technical information Bose® Corporation Contents 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 inside back cover • 3
Owner's guide
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These distinct left ) and Part 2 (right). Your 401 speakers are designed at a live concert. WARNING: To avoid danger of direct/reflected sound similar to what you experience at Bose to record the speaker serialnumbers on page 2of this owner's guide. Note: Now is a good time to bring ... future use. It will help you high-quality listening pleasure. The carton contains two 401 speakers labeled Part 1 (left and right speakers also feature tuned port enclosures that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save...
These distinct left ) and Part 2 (right). Your 401 speakers are designed at a live concert. WARNING: To avoid danger of direct/reflected sound similar to what you experience at Bose to record the speaker serialnumbers on page 2of this owner's guide. Note: Now is a good time to bring ... future use. It will help you high-quality listening pleasure. The carton contains two 401 speakers labeled Part 1 (left and right speakers also feature tuned port enclosures that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children. Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save...
Owner's guide
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... them depends on top of each side wall. • at least 24 inches (.6 m) from any object on the size and style of the speaker for your 401* speakers e ach Bost 401° speaker incorporates a weight in a moving vehicle. Placing any TV screens or monitors. • at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the wall behind them. Note...
... them depends on top of each side wall. • at least 24 inches (.6 m) from any object on the size and style of the speaker for your 401* speakers e ach Bost 401° speaker incorporates a weight in a moving vehicle. Placing any TV screens or monitors. • at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the wall behind them. Note...
Owner's guide
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... wire markings. Refer to use broken or frayed wiring, which can find this information. Note: Before running speaker cord through a wallor under "Technical information" on the speakers and the receiver. Note: It is important to the wire recommendations under a floor, check yourlocal building code... black () terminal. 2. At the ends of each wire to the proper terminal (positive to positive and negative to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT of insulation from the AC power (mains) outlet. Attach the marked wire at that end to make terminal connections Red terminal...
... wire markings. Refer to use broken or frayed wiring, which can find this information. Note: Before running speaker cord through a wallor under "Technical information" on the speakers and the receiver. Note: It is important to the wire recommendations under a floor, check yourlocal building code... black () terminal. 2. At the ends of each wire to the proper terminal (positive to positive and negative to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT of insulation from the AC power (mains) outlet. Attach the marked wire at that end to make terminal connections Red terminal...
Owner's guide
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...cm) apart, facing each other. 2. Set the balance control to -) (Figure 4). The bass should seem to come from a point between the two speakers. Back of receive( Figure 4 Completed connections Back of phase (refer to "Make the connections" on your receiver. 3. Set the receiver to MONO (... sure that is not, one of the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of RIGHT • speaker - If it on your speakers operate correctly: 1. Then repeat steps 1 through the speaker. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver and turn it is...
...cm) apart, facing each other. 2. Set the balance control to -) (Figure 4). The bass should seem to come from a point between the two speakers. Back of receive( Figure 4 Completed connections Back of phase (refer to "Make the connections" on your receiver. 3. Set the receiver to MONO (... sure that is not, one of the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of RIGHT • speaker - If it on your speakers operate correctly: 1. Then repeat steps 1 through the speaker. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver and turn it is...
Owner's guide
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..., or radio broadcasts (Figure 5). Do not use any openings. You may vacuum them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to Bose. 8 Warranty period Bose 401 Direct/Reflecting" speakers are designed to work with a soft damp cloth. Also, do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to remove dust...
..., or radio broadcasts (Figure 5). Do not use any openings. You may vacuum them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to Bose. 8 Warranty period Bose 401 Direct/Reflecting" speakers are designed to work with a soft damp cloth. Also, do not use any sprays near the system or allow liquids to remove dust...
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... directly from its original receiver jacks to the other sound-reflecting hard surfaces. If the speaker now works, the problem is not set of jacks (the working speaker from the receiver. • Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from Bose, refer to the listing at the end of your receiver. - If the... side walls or other set to MUTE. • Refer to the owner's guide that came with your authorized Bose dealer to arrange for the problem of no sound from one speaker One speaker il ounds distorted Not enough bass or treble What to do • Make sure the receiver is plugged in...
... directly from its original receiver jacks to the other sound-reflecting hard surfaces. If the speaker now works, the problem is not set of jacks (the working speaker from the receiver. • Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from Bose, refer to the listing at the end of your receiver. - If the... side walls or other set to MUTE. • Refer to the owner's guide that came with your authorized Bose dealer to arrange for the problem of no sound from one speaker One speaker il ounds distorted Not enough bass or treble What to do • Make sure the receiver is plugged in...
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ProductInformation Technical information Features Direct/Refiectinge speaker design Stereo Space array Dual FrequencyTM" crossover network Automatic tweeter protection circuitry Syncoms computer quality control Driver complement Two (2) 6.5 inch (16.6 cm) long excursion Digital ... (1.5 mm2) 45 ft (14 m) maximum 14 (2.0 mm') 70 ft (21 m) maximum Fusing Series-connected 2A fast-blow fuse recommended Enclosure Vinyl veneer finish Size/Weight Speaker: 29.6"H x 11.1"W x 11.1"D (75 x 28 x 28 cm) Speaker pair: 57 lb (26 kg) 10 Rated 4 to 200 watts per channel.
ProductInformation Technical information Features Direct/Refiectinge speaker design Stereo Space array Dual FrequencyTM" crossover network Automatic tweeter protection circuitry Syncoms computer quality control Driver complement Two (2) 6.5 inch (16.6 cm) long excursion Digital ... (1.5 mm2) 45 ft (14 m) maximum 14 (2.0 mm') 70 ft (21 m) maximum Fusing Series-connected 2A fast-blow fuse recommended Enclosure Vinyl veneer finish Size/Weight Speaker: 29.6"H x 11.1"W x 11.1"D (75 x 28 x 28 cm) Speaker pair: 57 lb (26 kg) 10 Rated 4 to 200 watts per channel.