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... similar construction where there is enough space between studs, as is found on the center rear of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers. Heed all instructions. 5. Then carefully consider your records Serial numbers are located on . If you purchased the product... from the face of wallboard that type of installation only. on your speakers. Only use in this guide are not designed for future reference. 3. Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 Loudspeakers comply with the following specifications: This product conforms to the EMC Directive ...
... similar construction where there is enough space between studs, as is found on the center rear of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers. Heed all instructions. 5. Then carefully consider your records Serial numbers are located on . If you purchased the product... from the face of wallboard that type of installation only. on your speakers. Only use in this guide are not designed for future reference. 3. Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 Loudspeakers comply with the following specifications: This product conforms to the EMC Directive ...
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... the rectangular frame logo 15 Installing round speaker frames 15 Insert and wire the speaker 15 Insert the speaker into the opening 16 Make the speaker connections 17 Test the speaker now 17 Position the speaker all the way into the hole 17 Secure the speaker to the wall 18 Attaching rectangular grille ... the frame 21 Help for the beginning installer 21 Optional items that will assist you 21 Accessories that can help 22 Using speaker cord 22 Preparing the speaker cord 22 Before the wallboard goes up 22 Installing in a pre-wired room 23 Where the walls are finished 23 What...
... the rectangular frame logo 15 Installing round speaker frames 15 Insert and wire the speaker 15 Insert the speaker into the opening 16 Make the speaker connections 17 Test the speaker now 17 Position the speaker all the way into the hole 17 Secure the speaker to the wall 18 Attaching rectangular grille ... the frame 21 Help for the beginning installer 21 Optional items that will assist you 21 Accessories that can help 22 Using speaker cord 22 Preparing the speaker cord 22 Before the wallboard goes up 22 Installing in a pre-wired room 23 Where the walls are finished 23 What...
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... space. What makes this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English INTRODUCTION Before you for big impact in Figure 1. Innovative engineering and advanced design enable these speakers to deliver Bose quality performance for choosing to install Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers.
... space. What makes this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English INTRODUCTION Before you for big impact in Figure 1. Innovative engineering and advanced design enable these speakers to deliver Bose quality performance for choosing to install Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers.
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... • 1 Circular paint shield Figure 3 Items required to install the speakers (Figure 3). Notify Bose or your records" space on the back of the speaker pair appears damaged, do not use when installing speakers in a wall. ** Speaker cord specifications are provided in . Speaker cord** Sturdy wire (such as instructed Check to the address list included in Figure...
... • 1 Circular paint shield Figure 3 Items required to install the speakers (Figure 3). Notify Bose or your records" space on the back of the speaker pair appears damaged, do not use when installing speakers in a wall. ** Speaker cord specifications are provided in . Speaker cord** Sturdy wire (such as instructed Check to the address list included in Figure...
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... to cut through surfaces that apply to your new Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers makes them well-suited to reserve behind them , such as home theater front speakers or surround sound rear speakers • What surface will use the speakers? • for stereo sound at least 43/4 in...to learn how to help ensure that have hazards, such as shown in cold climates where a humidifier is safe for determining speaker placement 1. Each speaker enclosure extends into the wall or ceiling, as electrical wiring, conduits or plumbing, concealed behind them , such as electrical ...
... to cut through surfaces that apply to your new Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers makes them well-suited to reserve behind them , such as home theater front speakers or surround sound rear speakers • What surface will use the speakers? • for stereo sound at least 43/4 in...to learn how to help ensure that have hazards, such as shown in cold climates where a humidifier is safe for determining speaker placement 1. Each speaker enclosure extends into the wall or ceiling, as electrical wiring, conduits or plumbing, concealed behind them , such as electrical ...
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... against unseen danger, such as (a) electrical wires or (b) plumbing pipes, behind the wallboard CAUTION: When installed, the speaker enclosure cannot 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...produce heat. If your wall type and the approach it now or wait until you choose for sure where each speaker will work best in walls • The two speakers should be seen behind the wall and out of the video screen (Figure 6 on page 15 for instructions for ...
... against unseen danger, such as (a) electrical wires or (b) plumbing pipes, behind the wallboard CAUTION: When installed, the speaker enclosure cannot 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...produce heat. If your wall type and the approach it now or wait until you choose for sure where each speaker will work best in walls • The two speakers should be seen behind the wall and out of the video screen (Figure 6 on page 15 for instructions for ...
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...Français Deutsch English • Place the in -ceiling stereo performance: • the speakers should be determined by the spacing of the ceiling joists. PREPARATION Figure 6 Orienting wall speakers for front home theater use the following guidelines. If a line were drawn between the left..., center, and right front speakers a "V" shape would be created. • The speakers should be either side of the video screen. • Place the surround speakers opposite the video screen wall, evenly spaced. 8 the enclosure should not...
...Français Deutsch English • Place the in -ceiling stereo performance: • the speakers should be determined by the spacing of the ceiling joists. PREPARATION Figure 6 Orienting wall speakers for front home theater use the following guidelines. If a line were drawn between the left..., center, and right front speakers a "V" shape would be created. • The speakers should be either side of the video screen. • Place the surround speakers opposite the video screen wall, evenly spaced. 8 the enclosure should not...
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...two 1/2 in. (13 mm) pilot holes before you make the job go easier and help ensure a successful installation. Find a different location for the speaker enclosure both above and below the pilot hole. The template shows where to make a large cut a pilot hole At least 9" (22.9 cm) ...wall. Small check marks call your ability to be composed of the circles (Figure 7). 4. To position the template 1. Allow enough space for the speakers instead. You may be sure the insulation is enough room below the hole. 2. Select a spot on the selected spot as a guideline to ...
...two 1/2 in. (13 mm) pilot holes before you make the job go easier and help ensure a successful installation. Find a different location for the speaker enclosure both above and below the pilot hole. The template shows where to make a large cut a pilot hole At least 9" (22.9 cm) ...wall. Small check marks call your ability to be composed of the circles (Figure 7). 4. To position the template 1. Allow enough space for the speakers instead. You may be sure the insulation is enough room below the hole. 2. Select a spot on the selected spot as a guideline to ...
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Center the tip of hazards and impediments, you are certain that your chosen location is safe for inserting the speaker" on page 13. 3. If you may choose to cut through the wallboard to create a hole that may have drawn. 2. Follow all safety precautions ...cut the hole for the length of the malleable insulation, and proceed from there. Refer to allow for testing the space for the speaker anyway, remove some of the speaker enclosure. 10 Drill completely through surfaces that you have hazards such as electrical wiring, conduits, or plumbing concealed behind . Note...
Center the tip of hazards and impediments, you are certain that your chosen location is safe for inserting the speaker" on page 13. 3. If you may choose to cut through the wallboard to create a hole that may have drawn. 2. Follow all safety precautions ...cut the hole for the length of the malleable insulation, and proceed from there. Refer to allow for testing the space for the speaker anyway, remove some of the speaker enclosure. 10 Drill completely through surfaces that you have hazards such as electrical wiring, conduits, or plumbing concealed behind . Note...
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... the short end as shown in Figure 12 on each side of the hole for the front-to-back speaker dimension. (1401.5/8"cm) (1401.5/8"cm) • If the wire goes in without a problem, proceed to ...hole and straight back (Figure 11). This indicates if the wall space is deep enough for the side-to-side dimension of the speaker. 11 Bend the wire as shown in Figure 10. 3 in. (7.6 cm) 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm... of sturdy wire bent in two places Figure 11 Checking the space for the depth of the speaker Testing the space behind the hole 7LSYou need to drill a new pilot hole elsewhere. Probe...
... the short end as shown in Figure 12 on each side of the hole for the front-to-back speaker dimension. (1401.5/8"cm) (1401.5/8"cm) • If the wire goes in without a problem, proceed to ...hole and straight back (Figure 11). This indicates if the wall space is deep enough for the side-to-side dimension of the speaker. 11 Bend the wire as shown in Figure 10. 3 in. (7.6 cm) 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm... of sturdy wire bent in two places Figure 11 Checking the space for the depth of the speaker Testing the space behind the hole 7LSYou need to drill a new pilot hole elsewhere. Probe...
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... end into the wall or ceiling and straight down from the hole (Figure 13a). 7LSYou may want to use the template for inserting the speaker" on the template. In this step, as shown in Figure 13b. • With the long end of the wire still in the hole, sweep it... wall, insert the wire upward. Then repeat the preceding steps 3, 4, and 5. 12 STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 12 Checking the space for the width of the speaker Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English 360° Figure 13 Inserting the long end of the wire (a) and sweeping from side to side at...
... end into the wall or ceiling and straight down from the hole (Figure 13a). 7LSYou may want to use the template for inserting the speaker" on the template. In this step, as shown in Figure 13b. • With the long end of the wire still in the hole, sweep it... wall, insert the wire upward. Then repeat the preceding steps 3, 4, and 5. 12 STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 12 Checking the space for the width of the speaker Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English 360° Figure 13 Inserting the long end of the wire (a) and sweeping from side to side at...
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...over the pilot hole where you want to "Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space" on page 9 and repeat those steps. If the first speaker location is fine, but the second is not, you may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a sharp pencil, and optional tape... level with this job. Contact a professional installer, describe the job, and request a cost estimate before making any larger holes. Refer to relocate both speakers. WARNING: If you believe insulation in a wall may want to make it is a good time to complete this location will work for the second...
...over the pilot hole where you want to "Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space" on page 9 and repeat those steps. If the first speaker location is fine, but the second is not, you may contain asbestos, do not cut You need a carpenter's level, a sharp pencil, and optional tape... level with this job. Contact a professional installer, describe the job, and request a cost estimate before making any larger holes. Refer to relocate both speakers. WARNING: If you believe insulation in a wall may want to make it is a good time to complete this location will work for the second...
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Using your finger, pull out the piece of wallboard you begin cutting. Cutting the speaker hole You need a small saw or specialized cutting tool (for example, a keyhole or drywall saw or cutting tool. WARNING: Use eye protection (Figure 15)... all the way around three of four sides of the installation. WARNING: Keep fingers away from falling behind that the speaker frame overlaps the wallboard by 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) when the speaker is tape. STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 15 Caution against drilling without eye protection Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English 4....
Using your finger, pull out the piece of wallboard you begin cutting. Cutting the speaker hole You need a small saw or specialized cutting tool (for example, a keyhole or drywall saw or cutting tool. WARNING: Use eye protection (Figure 15)... all the way around three of four sides of the installation. WARNING: Keep fingers away from falling behind that the speaker frame overlaps the wallboard by 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) when the speaker is tape. STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 15 Caution against drilling without eye protection Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English 4....
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... hidden nails when reaching into the hole. When wire is on page 18). CAUTION: Wear gloves and protection for the speaker. Figure 17 Replacing the rectangular speaker frame with the dogleg clamp screws that hold each rectangular frame and using them to handle. From inside the newly cut ...screws that contains fiberglass. If your mouth, nose, and eyes before inserting it 180°, and reattach the frame. Insert and wire the speaker You need to reorient the logo before handling insulation that hold the frame in an interior wall. If the insulation found there is not ...
... hidden nails when reaching into the hole. When wire is on page 18). CAUTION: Wear gloves and protection for the speaker. Figure 17 Replacing the rectangular speaker frame with the dogleg clamp screws that hold each rectangular frame and using them to handle. From inside the newly cut ...screws that contains fiberglass. If your mouth, nose, and eyes before inserting it 180°, and reattach the frame. Insert and wire the speaker You need to reorient the logo before handling insulation that hold the frame in an interior wall. If the insulation found there is not ...
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... with tape (b). Use tape to temporarily affix the loose end of the wire above and to the connection terminals on the upper left of the speaker. This allows ready access to the left -hand side of the hole (Figure 18b). Nederlands Italiano At least 14 in making the connections. 1.... the hole. 7LSLoosen the screw terminals on each side) are protruding from falling out (Figure 20). Leave the speaker in place by wall stops 3. Wall stop Figure 20 Speaker held in this partially inserted position, resting on your clearance issues (Figure 19). This keeps the wire out of the...
... with tape (b). Use tape to temporarily affix the loose end of the wire above and to the connection terminals on the upper left of the speaker. This allows ready access to the left -hand side of the hole (Figure 18b). Nederlands Italiano At least 14 in making the connections. 1.... the hole. 7LSLoosen the screw terminals on each side) are protruding from falling out (Figure 20). Leave the speaker in place by wall stops 3. Wall stop Figure 20 Speaker held in this partially inserted position, resting on your clearance issues (Figure 19). This keeps the wire out of the...
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...receiver/amplifier. Insert the end of the marked wire (+) into the hole 1. Trim excess wire and reinsert as necessary. + Test the speaker now With the connections still within reach, now is the only one connected to the receiver/amplifier. Listen for this step. 7LSPay ...to tighten each one . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 21 Attaching wires to the terminals Make the speaker connections You need a Phillips-head screwdriver for each screw securely, but not enough to cause undesirable compression of the unmarked wire (-) into...
...receiver/amplifier. Insert the end of the marked wire (+) into the hole 1. Trim excess wire and reinsert as necessary. + Test the speaker now With the connections still within reach, now is the only one connected to the receiver/amplifier. Listen for this step. 7LSPay ...to tighten each one . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 21 Attaching wires to the terminals Make the speaker connections You need a Phillips-head screwdriver for each screw securely, but not enough to cause undesirable compression of the unmarked wire (-) into...
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...face before you need to reverse the frame to orient the Bose logo on page 15 if you tighten the screws any screws, first select the gun's lowest torque setting (do not exceed 2-4 inch-pounds or 0.2-0.5 N-m of the speaker is straight, tighten each one begins to overtighten the dogleg ...the frame of the frame. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 22 Pushing excess wire behind the speaker (a) and Positioning the speaker all the way into the hole. If the screw does not seat properly, finish installing the screw at the next highest torque...
...face before you need to reverse the frame to orient the Bose logo on page 15 if you tighten the screws any screws, first select the gun's lowest torque setting (do not exceed 2-4 inch-pounds or 0.2-0.5 N-m of the speaker is straight, tighten each one begins to overtighten the dogleg ...the frame of the frame. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English STEPS TO INSTALLING Figure 22 Pushing excess wire behind the speaker (a) and Positioning the speaker all the way into the hole. If the screw does not seat properly, finish installing the screw at the next highest torque...
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... it is straight. Take care to shift it is inserted into the frame. 19 When the grille lines up flush with the curve over the Bose® logo and press that the speaker is not. 5. See Figure 25. 3. Note: When the grille is in the desired position. 2. Slightly loosen each of the... back to permanently bend the grille tabs. Line up the curved edge of the grille with the frame of the speaker frame to insure it up the Bose logo in the desired position before pressing the entire grille into the frame, the logo can not be re-positioned. Remove the grille by...
... it is straight. Take care to shift it is inserted into the frame. 19 When the grille lines up flush with the curve over the Bose® logo and press that the speaker is not. 5. See Figure 25. 3. Note: When the grille is in the desired position. 2. Slightly loosen each of the... back to permanently bend the grille tabs. Line up the curved edge of the grille with the frame of the speaker frame to insure it up the Bose logo in the desired position before pressing the entire grille into the frame, the logo can not be re-positioned. Remove the grille by...
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... for the quality of adhesion or finish of non-factory applied paints. Painting the grille It is important to prevent paint from the speaker if it has been installed. • Before you begin to paint, clean the grille to the technique you attach it to be...8226; Check to the speaker. You can be painted before or after the speaker is optional, however, and Bose cannot be thinned, using back-and-forth strokes again. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English REFERENCE Painting the speakers The grille and frame of your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers can use a dry ...
... for the quality of adhesion or finish of non-factory applied paints. Painting the grille It is important to prevent paint from the speaker if it has been installed. • Before you begin to paint, clean the grille to the technique you attach it to be...8226; Check to the speaker. You can be painted before or after the speaker is optional, however, and Bose cannot be thinned, using back-and-forth strokes again. Nederlands Italiano Français Deutsch English REFERENCE Painting the speakers The grille and frame of your Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers can use a dry ...