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...Bose.com/compliance. These limits are provided for your product. Do not install near any questions on or near the apparatus. Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10. Servicing is operated in accordance with any part of electrical shock. F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker F1 Subwoofer.... 8. Contains small parts which case the user will not affect your product online at www.Bose.com/ register or by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is intended ...
...Bose.com/compliance. These limits are provided for your product. Do not install near any questions on or near the apparatus. Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10. Servicing is operated in accordance with any part of electrical shock. F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker F1 Subwoofer.... 8. Contains small parts which case the user will not affect your product online at www.Bose.com/ register or by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is intended ...
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Contents Introduction Product Description...4 Features and Benefits...4 Carton Contents...4 F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker...5 F1 Subwoofer...5 Using the Flexible Array...6 Adjusting the array...6 Four coverage patterns...6 Applications...7 Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer...8 Using the F1 Model 812 on a Tripod Stand...9 Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel...10 F1 Subwoofer Control Panel...11 Power On/Off Sequence...12 Setting EQ selector switches...12 Connecting Sources...12 Setting...
Contents Introduction Product Description...4 Features and Benefits...4 Carton Contents...4 F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker...5 F1 Subwoofer...5 Using the Flexible Array...6 Adjusting the array...6 Four coverage patterns...6 Applications...7 Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer...8 Using the F1 Model 812 on a Tripod Stand...9 Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel...10 F1 Subwoofer Control Panel...11 Power On/Off Sequence...12 Setting EQ selector switches...12 Connecting Sources...12 Setting...
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... the F1 Model 812, eliminating the need for easy transport. The loudspeaker and subwoofer each coverage pattern. For extended bass response, the Bose F1 Subwoofer packs all the power of a larger bass box into the body of power, so you can now adapt your PA has you always know where it 's needed. Introduction Product Description The Bose® F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker is...
... the F1 Model 812, eliminating the need for easy transport. The loudspeaker and subwoofer each coverage pattern. For extended bass response, the Bose F1 Subwoofer packs all the power of a larger bass box into the body of power, so you can now adapt your PA has you always know where it 's needed. Introduction Product Description The Bose® F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker is...
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Introduction F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker Note: The F1 Model 812 comes with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead. Threaded M8 inserts Carry handle TOP Flexible array Threaded M8 inserts F1 Subwoofer Built-in speaker stand FRONT Speaker stand slots TOP Front LED Carry handle Front LED REAR Carry handle Connections and controls panel...
Introduction F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker Note: The F1 Model 812 comes with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead. Threaded M8 inserts Carry handle TOP Flexible array Threaded M8 inserts F1 Subwoofer Built-in speaker stand FRONT Speaker stand slots TOP Front LED Carry handle Front LED REAR Carry handle Connections and controls panel...
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Lift the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and place it into the stand slots. Remove the built-in speaker stand Stand slots 2. Built-in speaker stand from the back of the subwoofer. Setting up the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker with the F1 Subwoofer The built-in loudspeaker stand is easy: 1. Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer is stored in the rear of the F1 Subwoofer and insert it on the stand. 8 - English
Lift the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and place it into the stand slots. Remove the built-in speaker stand Stand slots 2. Built-in speaker stand from the back of the subwoofer. Setting up the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker with the F1 Subwoofer The built-in loudspeaker stand is easy: 1. Setting Up the System Using the F1 Model 812 with the F1 Subwoofer is stored in the rear of the F1 Subwoofer and insert it on the stand. 8 - English
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... a limiting display on page 12.) • FULL RANGE allows the loudspeaker to function without high-pass filtering. • WITH SUB engages a high-pass filter (100 Hz) when using with the F1 subwoofer. SIGNAL INPUT: Selector switch sets input sensitivity for example, from a ... power on /off the front LED. Recommended when using the loudspeaker with F1 Subwoofer. FRONT LED: • POWER enables front LED to the input. • LINE selects sensitivity for line-level inputs, for input type. Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel Note: For a complete list of input 1 and...
... a limiting display on page 12.) • FULL RANGE allows the loudspeaker to function without high-pass filtering. • WITH SUB engages a high-pass filter (100 Hz) when using with the F1 subwoofer. SIGNAL INPUT: Selector switch sets input sensitivity for example, from a ... power on /off the front LED. Recommended when using the loudspeaker with F1 Subwoofer. FRONT LED: • POWER enables front LED to the input. • LINE selects sensitivity for line-level inputs, for input type. Operation F1 Model 812 Control Panel Note: For a complete list of input 1 and...
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... XLR - ¼" phone connector inputs that can be sent to better align the bass when the subwoofer is 0dB - POLARITY: • NORM is used when when the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker is mounted on the supplied stand. • REV may be full range. AC input connector. POWER... signal to THRU, the LINE OUTPUT signal will be used to powered loudspeakers or additional subwoofers. Adjusts subwoofer volume. Middle detent position is located further away from the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker. FRONT LED selector switch: • POWER enables LED to indicate power status....
... XLR - ¼" phone connector inputs that can be sent to better align the bass when the subwoofer is 0dB - POLARITY: • NORM is used when when the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker is mounted on the supplied stand. • REV may be full range. AC input connector. POWER... signal to THRU, the LINE OUTPUT signal will be used to powered loudspeakers or additional subwoofers. Adjusts subwoofer volume. Middle detent position is located further away from the F1 Model 812 loudspeaker. FRONT LED selector switch: • POWER enables LED to indicate power status....
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... used without F1 Subwoofer FULL RANGE Signal input to F1 Subwoofer, F1 Subwoofer output to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker WITH SUB Signal input to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, F1 Model 812 output to your desired level. 0 dB (detent) Setting Up INPUT 2 with a Source 1. F1 Subwoofer LINE OUTPUT EQ... Adjust the VOLUME to your desired level. 0 dB (detent) 12 - System Setup F1 Model 812 EQ Switch F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker used for the EQ selector switches on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the F1 Subwoofer. Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Source 1. Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Microphone 1....
... used without F1 Subwoofer FULL RANGE Signal input to F1 Subwoofer, F1 Subwoofer output to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker WITH SUB Signal input to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, F1 Model 812 output to your desired level. 0 dB (detent) Setting Up INPUT 2 with a Source 1. F1 Subwoofer LINE OUTPUT EQ... Adjust the VOLUME to your desired level. 0 dB (detent) 12 - System Setup F1 Model 812 EQ Switch F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker used for the EQ selector switches on the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the F1 Subwoofer. Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Source 1. Setting Up INPUT 1 with a Microphone 1....
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If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. L R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Full band with mixing console, one F1 Subwoofer and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to FULL RANGE. Connection Scenarios Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Operation L R F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Model 812 English - 13
If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. L R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to LINE LEVEL. F1 Model 812 Full band with mixing console, one F1 Subwoofer and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to FULL RANGE. Connection Scenarios Full band, mixing console stereo output to L/R F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Operation L R F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Model 812 English - 13
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F1 Subwoofer L R Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. If using INPUT 1, set the EQ selector switch on page 12. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Model 812 14 - English Operation Mixing console stereo output to F1 Subwoofer and left/right F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Note: The recommend EQ settings are provided under the heading, "Setting EQ selector switches" on the F1 Subwoofer to THRU. However, for maximum bass response, set the EQ selector switch on both F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers to FULL RANGE and set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to LINE LEVEL.
F1 Subwoofer L R Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. If using INPUT 1, set the EQ selector switch on page 12. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). F1 Model 812 14 - English Operation Mixing console stereo output to F1 Subwoofer and left/right F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Note: The recommend EQ settings are provided under the heading, "Setting EQ selector switches" on the F1 Subwoofer to THRU. However, for maximum bass response, set the EQ selector switch on both F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers to FULL RANGE and set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to LINE LEVEL.
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.... F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Stereo input to Left/right F1 Subwoofers and F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers L F1 Subwoofer If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Operation Full band with mixing console stereo output to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 15 Set F1 Model 812...
.... F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Stereo input to Left/right F1 Subwoofers and F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers L F1 Subwoofer If using INPUT 1, set F1 Model 812 SIGNAL INPUT to WITH SUB. F1 Model 812 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Operation Full band with mixing console stereo output to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. R F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 15 Set F1 Model 812...
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F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 17 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). DJ Console to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors. Mobile device to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer Operation F1 Model 812 F1 Subwoofer Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE.
F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 English - 17 Set F1 Model 812 EQ to THRU (full range). DJ Console to two F1 Subwoofers and two F1 Model 812 Loudspeakers F1 Subwoofer F1 Model 812 Set LINE OUTPUT EQ to WITH SUB. Set F1 Model 812 EQ to F1 Model 812 INPUT 2 RCA connectors. Mobile device to F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer Operation F1 Model 812 F1 Subwoofer Mobile device headphone output to FULL RANGE.
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... cord is fully engaged into both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the AC outlet. • Make sure you have power at www.Bose.com/livesound. If there is a fair amount distance between the F1 Subwoofer and the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, setting the POLARITY switch to REV may carefully vacuum the grille of the loudspeaker array. Troubleshooting If you are connected to...
... cord is fully engaged into both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and the AC outlet. • Make sure you have power at www.Bose.com/livesound. If there is a fair amount distance between the F1 Subwoofer and the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker, setting the POLARITY switch to REV may carefully vacuum the grille of the loudspeaker array. Troubleshooting If you are connected to...
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...LINE. • For best results, use balanced (XLR) connections on both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. If the hum goes away, replace the cable at that all signal-carrying cables away from the F1 Subwoofer, make sure that mixing console channel. See the contact information inside the rear ... or receiving input from AC power cords. • Light dimmers can cause hum in loudspeaker systems. To avoid this guide. English - 19 Visit pro.Bose.com for these products. Contact Bose to place an order. Care and Maintenance Problem Excessive Noise or System Hum What to do...
...LINE. • For best results, use balanced (XLR) connections on both the F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. If the hum goes away, replace the cable at that all signal-carrying cables away from the F1 Subwoofer, make sure that mixing console channel. See the contact information inside the rear ... or receiving input from AC power cords. • Light dimmers can cause hum in loudspeaker systems. To avoid this guide. English - 19 Visit pro.Bose.com for these products. Contact Bose to place an order. Care and Maintenance Problem Excessive Noise or System Hum What to do...
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... mm W x 449 mm D) Weight 44.5 lb (20.18 Kg) 55.0 lb (24.95 Kg) 99.5 lb (45.13 Kg) Electrical AC power rating F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz F1 Subwoofer 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz Peak inrush current 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS...
... mm W x 449 mm D) Weight 44.5 lb (20.18 Kg) 55.0 lb (24.95 Kg) 99.5 lb (45.13 Kg) Electrical AC power rating F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz F1 Subwoofer 100-240V 2.3-1.2A 50/60Hz Peak inrush current 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS: 4.6A RMS 120 V RMS: 6.3A RMS 230 V RMS...