Bose FreeSpace 1B User manual

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF
BOSE®CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE
PRODUCT BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR
OWNER OF THE BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE
REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Description......................................................................................................................... 2
Disassembly/Assembly Procedures .............................................................................................. 3
Test Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1. Test Setup Diagram ......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2. Crossover Top Side and Etch Layout............................................................................... 5
Figure 3. FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module Schematic Diagram.................................. 5
Figure 4. FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module Assembly Diagram ...................................... 6
Part List..........................................................................................................................................7-8
FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module (Per Figure 4) ........................................................... 7
Figure 5. FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Bass Module Rear Panel Label ............................... 7
FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module Crossover Assembly (Per Figure 6) ...................... 8
Figure 6. FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module Crossover Assembly ................................... 8
Packing List ...................................................................................................................................... 9
FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module (Per Figure 7) ........................................................... 9
Figure 7. FreeSpace Model 1BAcoustimass Module Packing Diagram.......................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS
External Dimensions: Bass Module: 19" x 14" x 7.5"
Packed System: 26.2" x 19.8" x 10.6"
Weight: Bass Module: 18.7 lb
Transducer Complement: 2 - 5 1/4" Woofers
Power Handling: 100 Watts per channel
Usable Frequency Range: Bass Box: 55 Hz to 200 Hz
Sensitivity: Pink Noise: 76dB-spl, 1 Watt @ 1 Meter
IEC Noise: 78.6dB-spl, 1 Watt @ 1 Meter

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module is a passive bass unit with a crossover at
200 Hz. The crossover will feed four (two per channel) 8Ωimpedance, or eight
(four per channel) 4Ωimpedance FreeSpace Model 6 loudspeakers. It offers several
advantages over a powered bass box system.
•The FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module does not require the wiring ofAC mains
during installation. This can represent a significant savings in installation costs.
•The FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module is designed to be used with the AMPlus™
Series Amplifiers. It is able to take advantage of all of the features of the amplifiers, such
as Opti-voice®paging, Dynamic EQ, Page Vectoring, Dynamic Compensation, and source
selection.
•The FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module can also be used with the the Model 8,
Model 32, and Model 25 loudspeakers to form a complete extended bandwidth system.

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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Note: Refer to Figure 4. for the following
procedures.
1. Driver Removal
1.1 Remove the six screws (5) that secure
the rear cover (8) to the cabinet.
1.2 Slide the rear cover off far enough to
reach the woofer harness cables (10) on
the crossover assembly (9).
1.3 Unplug the woofer harness cables from
the crossover assembly. You can now
completely remove the rear cover.
1.4 Remove the four screws (3) that secure
the woofer assembly (2) to the cabinet.
1.5 Cut the wires as close to the terminals
as possible.
2. Driver Replacement
Note: Refer to Figure 3, FreeSpace®Model
1B Acoustimass®Module Schematic
Diagram, for wiring information.
2.1 Observing polarity, solder the woofer
harness cable (10) leads to the woofer
assembly (2).
2.2 Secure the woofer assembly to the
cabinet using the four screws (3) removed in
Procedure 1.4.
Note: Be sure to re-align the woofer
gasket (1) with the cabinet in order to make
an airtight seal.
2.3 Plug the connectors for the woofer
harness cables onto the crossover
assembly (9) located on the rear cover (8).
2.4 Slide the rear cover back onto the
bass box, and secure it using the six screws
(5) removed in Procedure 1.1.
3. Crossover Removal
3.1 Remove the six screws (5) that secure
the rear cover (8) onto theAcoustimass
Bass Module.
3.2 Slide the rear cover off of the bass box
until you can reach the connectors for the
woofer harness cables (10).
3.3 Unplug the woofer harness
cables from the crossover assembly (9).
3.4 Unplug the connector harness
assembly (7) from the crossover assembly.
3.5 Remove the four screws that secure
the crossover assembly to the rear panel.
4. Crossover Replacement
4.1 Mount the crossover assembly (9) to the
rear cover (8) using the four screws
removed in Procedure 3.5.
4.2 Plug the connector harness
assembly (7) onto the crossover assembly.
4.3 Plug the woofer harness cables (10)
onto the crossover assembly.
4.4 Secure the rear cover to the
Acoustimass Bass Module using the six
screws (5) removed in Procedure 3.1.

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TEST PROCEDURES
1. Rub and Tick Test
1.1 Perform Disassembly/Assembly
Procedure 1.1-1.4 in order to gain access to
the driver to be tested.
1.2 Apply a 10 Volt rms, 10 Hz signal to
the driver input terminals.
1.3 Replace any driver that has a rubbing
or ticking noise. Quiet ticks are acceptable
if they cannot be heard at a distance of 1
foot.
Note: To distinguish between normal
suspension noise and rubs or ticks, displace
the surround of the driver slightly with your
fingers. If the noise can be made to go
away, or get worse, it is a tick or a rub, and
the driver should be replaced. If the noise
stays the same, it is suspension noise and
the driver is fine. Suspension noises will not
be heard with program material.
2. Air Leak Test
2.1 Perform test setup in Figure 1. Test
Setup Diagram, but do not connect the
satellite speakers.
2.2 Apply a 14 Vrms, 45 Hz signal to the
bass module.
2.3 Listen carefully for air leaks (audible as
a whistling or sputtering sound) at cabinet
seams. Minimum listening time should be 5
seconds/test.
3. System Sweep Test
3.1 Connect the system as in Figure 1.
Test Setup Diagram.
Note: Refer to Figure 5. for the
Acoustimass® Bass Module Rear Panel
Label diagram.
3.2 Apply a 14 Vrms, 10 Hz signal to both
the left and right inputs.
3.3 Sweep the oscillator from 10 Hz to
500 Hz. Sweep rate shall be 3-5 seconds.
Listen carefully for buzzes, rattles, or other
noises.
Note: Awhooshing noise from the bass
box ports at approximately 45 Hz and 110
Hz is acceptable (port tuned frequencies).
Note: Asmall air leak at the input/output
terminal is acceptable.
3.4 Reduce input signal to 4 Vrms, 500 Hz.
3.5 Sweep the oscillator from 500 Hz to
7 kHz. Sweep rate shall be 3-5 seconds.
Listen carefully for buzzes, rattles, or other
noises.
3.6 Repeat sweep test for LEFT channel
only, then for RIGHT channel only.
3.7 Listen for any extraneous noises.
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Audio Signal
Generator
Power Amplifier
InputOutputs
Bass Module
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+
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Satellites
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Figure 1. Test Setup Diagram

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Figure 2. Crossover Top Side and Etch Layout
C1
RED +
WOOFER
+
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SATELLITES
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BLACK
INPUT FROM
AMPLIFIER
LEFT (RIGHT)
RED
BLACK
Figure 3. FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module Schematic Diagram
(one channel shown)

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Figure 4. FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module Assembly Diagram
Exploded View
Top View
Front View
12
12
11 (2x)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (2x)
(2x)
(6x)
(6x)
(8x)
(2x)
(2x)

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PART LIST
FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module (Per Figure 4)
Figure 5. FreeSpaceModel 1B Acoustimass Bass Module Rear Panel Label
Item
Number Description Part Number Qty. per Assy.
1 Gasket, Woofer, 6.5" 104794-08 2
2 Woofer Assy., 5.25 ", AM-5 P III 172276 2
3 Screw, Tapp, 8 - 11x .75, PAN,
XRC/SQ 172672-12 8
4 Grommet, Grille, .635" 117995 6
5 Screw, Tapp, 8 - 11x 1.5, PAN,
XRC/SQ 172672-24 6
6 Screw, Tapp, 8 - 11x 1.00, PAN,
XRC/SQ 172672-16 2
7 Connector Harness Assembly 187462 1
8 Cover, Rear, Pro Grey 184885-8 1
8 Cover, Rear, White 184885-9 1
9 Crossover Assy. Model 1B 187894 1
10 Harness, Woofer 172275 2
11 Screw, 1/4 x 20, 3/4 L, Hex, BH 179114-12 4
12 Bracket, Bassbox 184892 1

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Figure 6. FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module Crossover Assembly
PART LIST
FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module Crossover Assembly (Per Figure 6)
2
3
4
5
6
1
(4x) (2x)
(4x)
(2x)
Reference
Designator Item Number Description Part Number Qty. per Assy.
C1, C2 1 Cap, El, BP, 85, 50V, 20%, 100uF 142065 2
J2, J3 2 Connector, Header, Inline, 2 Position 133220-02 2
J1 3 Conn, Header, 12 Pin, .200, Vert 187902-12 1
- 4 Crossover PCB Assy, Bare Board 187495 1
- 5 Screw, Tapp, 8-11x.625, PAN,XRC/S 172672-10 4
- 6 Foot, .25x.50, Black 174402-1 4

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Figure 7. FreeSpace Model 1B Acoustimass Module Packing Diagram
PACKING LIST
FreeSpace®Model 1B Acoustimass®Module (Per Figure 7)
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567 8 9
10
11
11
12
13
1
2
3
Item
Number Description Part Number Qty. per Assy.
1 Packing, Corner Post, Bass Mod. 148044 2
2 Packing, Corner Post, Bass Insert 148364 2
3 Bag, Poly, 13.5 x 35 x 9.5 x 1 Mil 114522 1
4 Packing, Crease Sheet, S/W 190555-001 1
5 Bracket, Wallmount 184891 1
6 Bag, Poly, 14.38 x 9 .87 x 2 Mil 103351 1
7 Card, Registration 180089 1
8 Clip, Wire 187523 1
9 Sheet, Installation, FS Model 1B 187905 1
10 Packing, Crease Sheet, D/C, D/W 190554-001 1
11 Packing Tube, Joined 186732 1
12 Cover Assy, AM10, Pro Grey 187096-3 1
12 Cover Assy, AM10, Arctic White 187096-4 1
13 Carton, RSC 184888-001 1

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Part Number 191983 REV 00
©1997 Bose Corporation
FREESPACE®MODEL 1B
ACOUSTIMASS®MODULE
Service Manual

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