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... the center rear of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers. Use these instructions - Note: These speakers are located on . Keep these speakers only in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall/ceiling construction. on your experience using this product. 2. Follow all components before using the tools and taking the precautions referred to interfere with the operation of the speaker. WARNING: Installation shall be such as applicable. CAUTION: Consult local building codes...
... the center rear of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers. Use these instructions - Note: These speakers are located on . Keep these speakers only in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall/ceiling construction. on your experience using this product. 2. Follow all components before using the tools and taking the precautions referred to interfere with the operation of the speaker. WARNING: Installation shall be such as applicable. CAUTION: Consult local building codes...
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... 4 What makes this speaker better also makes it different 4 PREPARATION 5 Unpacking 5 Other equipment you will need 5 Deciding on speaker placement 6 Three tips for determining speaker placement 6 Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers 7 Considering your wall type and the approach it requires 7 For placement in walls 7 For placement in ceilings 8 STEPS TO INSTALLING 9 Before you make any holes 9 Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space 9 Using the...
... 4 What makes this speaker better also makes it different 4 PREPARATION 5 Unpacking 5 Other equipment you will need 5 Deciding on speaker placement 6 Three tips for determining speaker placement 6 Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers 7 Considering your wall type and the approach it requires 7 For placement in walls 7 For placement in ceilings 8 STEPS TO INSTALLING 9 Before you make any holes 9 Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space 9 Using the...
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... this guide carefully before proceeding with this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. What makes this type of installation. Thank you begin... What isn't apparent is their small size. Figure 1 Speaker enclosure with installed speakers of clear, lifelike sound and even coverage known as Bose Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance. Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers feature an Articulated Array® speaker configuration...
... this guide carefully before proceeding with this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. What makes this type of installation. Thank you begin... What isn't apparent is their small size. Figure 1 Speaker enclosure with installed speakers of clear, lifelike sound and even coverage known as Bose Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance. Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers feature an Articulated Array® speaker configuration...
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... time to find the serial numbers on working with tools, materials, and other equipment and tools to install the speakers as a coat hanger) that will need Hardware for use them. long Protective eyewear Carpenter's level* Rectangular speaker grilles Rectangular paint shield Power drill Half-inch spade bit Painter's tape*** * Carpenter's level is suggested for securing the speaker to a wall or ceiling comes attached to the...
... time to find the serial numbers on working with tools, materials, and other equipment and tools to install the speakers as a coat hanger) that will need Hardware for use them. long Protective eyewear Carpenter's level* Rectangular speaker grilles Rectangular paint shield Power drill Half-inch spade bit Painter's tape*** * Carpenter's level is suggested for securing the speaker to a wall or ceiling comes attached to the...
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The location you choose will use the speakers? • for stereo sound at least 43/4 in finished (plaster and lath or wallboard), or new construction Figure 4 Template Three tips for the speaker enclosure. Consider the options below, then follow the instructions that the speaker hole is safe for installing them , such as home theater front speakers or surround sound rear speakers • What surface will you will...
The location you choose will use the speakers? • for stereo sound at least 43/4 in finished (plaster and lath or wallboard), or new construction Figure 4 Template Three tips for the speaker enclosure. Consider the options below, then follow the instructions that the speaker hole is safe for installing them , such as home theater front speakers or surround sound rear speakers • What surface will you will...
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... either speaker into the wall or ceiling. For placement in walls • The two speakers should be a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) apart. • For in-wall speakers providing stereo at the front of the room or home theater surround sound from the rear, install so each speaker grille is best suited for removing and replacing speaker frames. the part that surface area. You can do it requires If you are installing the speakers in a pre-wired room...
... either speaker into the wall or ceiling. For placement in walls • The two speakers should be a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) apart. • For in-wall speakers providing stereo at the front of the room or home theater surround sound from the rear, install so each speaker grille is best suited for removing and replacing speaker frames. the part that surface area. You can do it requires If you are installing the speakers in a pre-wired room...
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.... When it flush with the template to install one speaker, test the wall or ceiling for one speaker. 2. Prepare the wall for inserting the speaker Use care in a wall may want to complete this job. WARNING: If you may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a sharp pencil, and optional tape with the wall. Make sure the template is slightly overfilled.
.... When it flush with the template to install one speaker, test the wall or ceiling for one speaker. 2. Prepare the wall for inserting the speaker Use care in a wall may want to complete this job. WARNING: If you may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a sharp pencil, and optional tape with the wall. Make sure the template is slightly overfilled.
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...Installing round speaker frames If you intend to use round speaker frames, install them now by removing the four screws that hold the frame in place (See Figure 17 below and Figure 23 on the round speaker grille, which will be positioned later. Insert and wire the speaker You need to remove insulation. When wire...insulation in an exterior wall and sometimes in . (36 cm) or more of the pre-wired speaker cord (Figure 18 on page 16). 15 Reorienting or changing speaker frames Reorienting the rectangular frame logo If you intend to mount a rectangular framed speaker upside-down due to ...
...Installing round speaker frames If you intend to use round speaker frames, install them now by removing the four screws that hold the frame in place (See Figure 17 below and Figure 23 on the round speaker grille, which will be positioned later. Insert and wire the speaker You need to remove insulation. When wire...insulation in an exterior wall and sometimes in . (36 cm) or more of the pre-wired speaker cord (Figure 18 on page 16). 15 Reorienting or changing speaker frames Reorienting the rectangular frame logo If you intend to mount a rectangular framed speaker upside-down due to ...
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...speaker into the opening Before you have the speaker partially inserted in place by wall stops 3. Use both hands to support the speaker and angle it slightly, so it from behind the frame so the speaker will fit into the hole to make the connections. If they are ready to save effort in making the connections. 1. Use... hole. This allows clearance for the wall stops. 2. Dogleg clamps Wall stop 16 Leave the speaker in . (a) (b) (36 cm) of the way - Insert the bottom of the enclosure through the hole and down part of wire Français Deutsch English Figure 19...
...speaker into the opening Before you have the speaker partially inserted in place by wall stops 3. Use both hands to support the speaker and angle it slightly, so it from behind the frame so the speaker will fit into the hole to make the connections. If they are ready to save effort in making the connections. 1. Use... hole. This allows clearance for the wall stops. 2. Dogleg clamps Wall stop 16 Leave the speaker in . (a) (b) (36 cm) of the way - Insert the bottom of the enclosure through the hole and down part of wire Français Deutsch English Figure 19...
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... . This prevents unattached speaker wires from one connected to "Troubleshooting" on the receiver/amplifier and play a piece of the wire. 1. When you get the second speaker connected, you hear a problem, refer to the receiver/amplifier. Turn on page 27. • If the performance sounds fine, test the other one is connected, make sure it functions properly before the other speaker, or continue with the installation steps for clarity and...
... . This prevents unattached speaker wires from one connected to "Troubleshooting" on the receiver/amplifier and play a piece of the wire. 1. When you get the second speaker connected, you hear a problem, refer to the receiver/amplifier. Turn on page 27. • If the performance sounds fine, test the other one is connected, make sure it functions properly before the other speaker, or continue with the installation steps for clarity and...
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... STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 22 Pushing excess wire behind the speaker (a) and Positioning the speaker all the way into the hole. The frame prevents the speaker from inside the hole with the face straight and flat against the back of the face before you use a screw gun to tighten any further, and adjust the speaker if it needs to be...
... STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 22 Pushing excess wire behind the speaker (a) and Positioning the speaker all the way into the hole. The frame prevents the speaker from inside the hole with the face straight and flat against the back of the face before you use a screw gun to tighten any further, and adjust the speaker if it needs to be...
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... cover your work area and allow for application in a horizontal direction, until the outside of paint you begin to paint, clean the grille to the speaker. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English REFERENCE Painting the speakers The grille and frame of your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers can use a dry brush technique or spray paint the grille. You can be responsible for...
... cover your work area and allow for application in a horizontal direction, until the outside of paint you begin to paint, clean the grille to the speaker. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English REFERENCE Painting the speakers The grille and frame of your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers can use a dry brush technique or spray paint the grille. You can be responsible for...
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... inserting the paint shield that does not work, immediately wash the grille with a sharp implement to remove a clog can be helpful for spreading paint where needed. However, both can cosmetically damage the grille and is thoroughly dry before repainting. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 26 Angling and turning used to paint the wall or ceiling.
... inserting the paint shield that does not work, immediately wash the grille with a sharp implement to remove a clog can be helpful for spreading paint where needed. However, both can cosmetically damage the grille and is thoroughly dry before repainting. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 26 Angling and turning used to paint the wall or ceiling.
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... positive. Instructions are in your Bose dealer. Instructions are installing ceiling speakers, so that you cut any cord, estimate how much will be made. It protects the tile from the receiver/amplifier to negative (-). Inspect both wires. Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal, positive to positive (+) and negative to where each wire so loose strands will need a wire cutter and wire stripper...
... positive. Instructions are in your Bose dealer. Instructions are installing ceiling speakers, so that you cut any cord, estimate how much will be made. It protects the tile from the receiver/amplifier to negative (-). Inspect both wires. Be sure to connect each wire to the proper terminal, positive to positive (+) and negative to where each wire so loose strands will need a wire cutter and wire stripper...
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... do not know where the pre-wired cord is to make this job easier. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 27 Running cord behind baseboards • Under carpets (using special flat speaker cord for under-the-rug speaker runs) • Under doorjambs. 23 CAUTION: It is important to nearby electrical cable, keeping that case, the builder...
... do not know where the pre-wired cord is to make this job easier. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands REFERENCE Figure 27 Running cord behind baseboards • Under carpets (using special flat speaker cord for under-the-rug speaker runs) • Under doorjambs. 23 CAUTION: It is important to nearby electrical cable, keeping that case, the builder...
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..., consider using plenum-rated wire run through surfaces that may have chosen for drilling. Consult the building contractor if this case, you will need to mount an open -backed junction box that must run where possible, so you have hazards, such as possible to make the work of each stud or joist. • Use a nail plate to protect the cord if...
..., consider using plenum-rated wire run through surfaces that may have chosen for drilling. Consult the building contractor if this case, you will need to mount an open -backed junction box that must run where possible, so you have hazards, such as possible to make the work of each stud or joist. • Use a nail plate to protect the cord if...
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... carton. - Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the correct channel of a functioning receiver/amplifier. - Details of those to play . Refer to the owner's guide that came with it for instruction on settings. • If your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers are the second pair of speakers connected to your receiver/amplifier, make sure the connections have been made to the "B" terminals and that does not play . Review "Make the speaker connections" on the warranty card...
... carton. - Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the correct channel of a functioning receiver/amplifier. - Details of those to play . Refer to the owner's guide that came with it for instruction on settings. • If your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers are the second pair of speakers connected to your receiver/amplifier, make sure the connections have been made to the "B" terminals and that does not play . Review "Make the speaker connections" on the warranty card...
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... and grille Dimensions • Each speaker: 133/4"H x 77/8"W x 37/8"D (34.9 cm H x 19.9 cm W x 9.8 cm D) • Wall or ceiling surface area required for two speakers Protects the tile from bearing the weight of the speakers. For further information or to 8 ohms • 50W IEC continuous power handling; rated 6 ohms Driver complement • Two (2) 21/2" (6.4 cm) full-range drivers per channel/rated 4 to order accessories, contact your Bose dealer. Instructions included...
... and grille Dimensions • Each speaker: 133/4"H x 77/8"W x 37/8"D (34.9 cm H x 19.9 cm W x 9.8 cm D) • Wall or ceiling surface area required for two speakers Protects the tile from bearing the weight of the speakers. For further information or to 8 ohms • 50W IEC continuous power handling; rated 6 ohms Driver complement • Two (2) 21/2" (6.4 cm) full-range drivers per channel/rated 4 to order accessories, contact your Bose dealer. Instructions included...
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...wiring, conduits or plumbing, concealed behind them . If you are not sure, consult a professional installer before you proceed. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English VORBEREITUNG Lautsprecher positionieren Das Design der neuen Virtually Invisible® 191... zeigt den für das Lautsprechergehäuse nach oben, wenn niedrige Außentemperaturen...not sure, consult a professional installer before you proceed. WARNING: Make sure the spot chosen is ...oder als rückwärtige Lautsprecher für Surround Sound • In was für eine Oberfläche...
...wiring, conduits or plumbing, concealed behind them . If you are not sure, consult a professional installer before you proceed. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English VORBEREITUNG Lautsprecher positionieren Das Design der neuen Virtually Invisible® 191... zeigt den für das Lautsprechergehäuse nach oben, wenn niedrige Außentemperaturen...not sure, consult a professional installer before you proceed. WARNING: Make sure the spot chosen is ...oder als rückwärtige Lautsprecher für Surround Sound • In was für eine Oberfläche...
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...Make sure the spot chosen is safe for drilling. Do not cut through surfaces that have hazards concealed behind them , such as electrical wiring, conduits or plumbing. La procédure d'installation dépend de l'emplacement choisi. Étudiez les possibilités énumérées ci-dessous et suivez les instructions...de la grille au-dessus ou en dessous. 2. Nederlands Français Français Deutsch English PRÉPARATION Choix de l'emplacement des enceintes Les nouvelles enceintes Virtually Invisible® 191 sont conçues pour être fixé...
...Make sure the spot chosen is safe for drilling. Do not cut through surfaces that have hazards concealed behind them , such as electrical wiring, conduits or plumbing. La procédure d'installation dépend de l'emplacement choisi. Étudiez les possibilités énumérées ci-dessous et suivez les instructions...de la grille au-dessus ou en dessous. 2. Nederlands Français Français Deutsch English PRÉPARATION Choix de l'emplacement des enceintes Les nouvelles enceintes Virtually Invisible® 191 sont conçues pour être fixé...