Bose 151 User manual

BOSE®
151®
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPEAKERS
OWNER'S GUIDE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
GUIA DEL USUARIO
NOTICE D'UTILISATION
MANUALE D1ISTRUZIONI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

Customer information
Table of contents
The serial numbers on my 151 ®speakers
How and where to use
are
Bose® 151 speakers 3
and Decide where you
want the speakers 4
Ipurchased them
on
Unpackthe speakers 5
How to hookup Bose 151 speakers 5
from Choose the speaker cord 5
Use the cord properly 6
Make the connections 6
Retailer Checkthe connections 7
Test the connections 7
Address Accessories 8
How to maintain
City State Zip Bose
151 speakers 8
Protect the connections 8
How to clean the speakers 8
Telephone Howto check out problems 9
Warranty period 9
For information 10
Technical information
11
Bedienungsanleitung 12
Guia del usuario 22
Notice D'Utilisation 32
Manuale Dell'Utente 42
Gebruiksaanwijzing 52
2

Thankyou for purchasing Bose® 151®
environmental speakers. Their propri-
etary Bosetechnologies and all-weather
construction offeryou listening enjoy-
ment both indoors and out.
How and ""here to use
Bose 151 speakers
Bose 151 speakers are designed to meet
the challenges ofyear-round outdoor use
They can deliver Bose quality sound to
areas where you work, play, and relax
outside From potting shed to workshop,
patio to poolside, they will extend your
musical pleasure You can even install
151
speakers on board your boat
You may also use these speakers indoors,
in
areas where high humidity is common, such
as an indoor pool area or bathroom
Once you decidewhere you will use your
151 speakers, considerthe optional all-
weather mounting and installation accesso-
ries from Bose (Refer to "Accessories" on
page 8 )
3

Decide where you
want the speakers
For best results, mount both speakers on the
same wall, facing the listening area Make
sure they
do not face each other (Outdoors,
if you are not using an existing wall, con-
sider the length of your listening areaas
your "wall ")
Measure the length of the wall and
divide
that length by six Place one speaker one-
sixth ofthe length from the left end of the
wall Place the other speaker one-sixth the
length from the right end (see Figure
1)
If you place your 151 ®speakers outdoors,
you will
probably connect them to an
amplifier or receiver that is inside
Note: You may want to consultan electrical
installer who can route wires underground
or through walls ifnecessary
Whether you mountthem inside or out,
consider the following
•Measure the length of speaker
cords you
need to
connect each speakerto your
receiver or amplifier To determine the
wire
gauge you will need, refer to the wire
gauge recommendations under "Techni-
cal information" on
page 11
•It is importantthat the speaker cord not
be
tripped over, pinched, or pulled
Determine the best route to protectthe
wire
... ------------------- Length of wall ----------------- .....
Figure 1
Place one speaker one-sixth of the way from each end of the wall
4

•Regardless of where you place your
speakers, make sure they cannot fall and
cause injuries See "Accessories"
on
page 8
•Bose
151 ®speakers are not magnetically
shielded Keep them at least 9inches
(23 cm) from any video screen or
monitor
Note: Magnets in the speakers willaffecta
boat compass Considerthis in choosing a
speakerlocation, or make sure to correctfor
this deviation
• On aboat, you can surface mountthe
speakers or mountthem flush to the
bulkhead (Refer to "Accessories" on
page 8)
Note: To flush-mount 151 speakers in a
boat, you must cut ahole in the bulkheadfor
each speaker
You may want to consulta
marine electronics installer(employed by
most boat yards) before cutting any holes
Unpack the speakers
Unpackeach speaker carefully Save the
carton and packing materials for possible
later use
If either speaker appears dam-
aged, do not operate either one Repack
both speakers
in the original carton and
notify your authorized Bose dealer immedi-
ately
How to hook up Bose®
151 speakers
CAUTION: Before making any connections,
turn
off your receiver or amplifier and unplug
itfrom the outlet(the
AC power mains)
Choose the
speaker cord
Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness)
of speaker cord Standard zip cord (2-
conductor, 18-gaugewire found at electrical
and hardware stores) works for most
applications
If your speakers will be more
than 30 feet (9 m) from the receiver or
amplifier, see the wire recommendations
under "Technical information"
on page 11
Or check with your authorized Bose dealer
If you decideto run the speaker cord
through awall or underground, check your
local building code requirements, or contact
an electrical installer before proceeding
Note: Be sure to cut enough cord to reach
from the receiver
to each speaker
5

Use the cord properly
Speaker cord consists oftwo insulated
wires The insulation around one wire
is
striped, collared, or ribbed This marked
wire
is always positive (+) The plain wire is
always
negative
(-) These correspond to the red
(+) and black (-) terminals on the back of
the speaker, receiver, or amplifier Be sure
to connect each wire to the properterminal
(positive to positive, negative to negative)
•Prepare the ends of each cord
At the ends of each cord, strip approxi-
mately
1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both
wires Twist the bare ends of each wire
•Connectthe cords to your speakers
At the
back of your speaker, unscrewthe
hex knob on one terminal post This reveals
asmall opening through the post Insert the
bare end of one wire into the opening
Tighten the knob to secure the wire Now
insertthe second wire into the second
terminal post (see Figure 2)
•Protect the cord
To guard againstweather wear on exposed
wires, see "Howto maintain
Bose® 151 ®
speakers"
on page 8
Make the connections
1. Connectthe first cord to the left channel
of your receiver or amplifier
a. Attach the marked wire at one end to
the red (+) terminal
b. Attach the plain wire atthat end to the
black
(-) terminal
2. Connectthe other end of the same cord
to your left speaker
a. Attach the marked wire to the red (+)
terminal post
bAttach the plain wire to the black
(-)
terminal post
3. Connectthe second cord to the right
channel and right speaker, following the
same procedure
Insertthe bare wire end into the opening on the terminal post
6

Receiver
or Amplifier
Check the
connections
Figure 3
Complete all the connections
Test the connections
Check the speaker and receiver or amplifier
connections carefully Make sure no loose
strands of wire touch across terminals This
could create short circuits that can damage
an amplifier or receiver
Tighten any loose connections before you
plug
in the receiver or amplifier
To make sure your speakers operate
correctly
1. Set your receiver or amplifier for MONO
(monophonic) and turn
it on Set the
balance control to normal (centered)
2. Place the speakers less than 6inches
(15 cm) apart, facing each other
3. Play some deep bass passages of
music through the speakers
The sound should seem to come from a
point between the two speakers The bass
should be full and natural
If not, your
connections may be out of phase Reverse
the connections on the back of one speaker
Then repeat steps 1- 3
7

Accessories
Bose Model SM-1 outdoor surface-mount
brackets give sturdy supportto
151®
speakers attached to ashelf, wall, ceiling,
roof overhang, or boat You can mountthe
brackets horizontally or vertically, and
change the angle to directthe sound
Bose
FM-1 outdoorflush-mount brackets
securely anchor
151 speakers to the
bulkhead of aboat These brackets install
through the bulkhead surface, so only the
speakerface and brackettrim are exposed
To order these brackets, or for more
information aboutthem, contact your
authorized Bose retailer Or see "For
information" on page 10
8
How to maintain Bose®
151 speakers
Protect the
connections
The bare wire ends of the speaker cord can
be affected byexposure to the elements
This
is especiallytrue of saltwater expo-
sure
You may use asilicone caulking material,
such as
RTV adhesive, to protectthe
connections It
is commonly available at
hardware stores If you do use caulking,
apply it only after the wires are connected
and the knobs tightened down Checkthe
caulking annually, and re-apply as needed
How to clean the
speakers
Use acloth dampened in mild detergent
and water to remove dustor dirt from the
outside of your
151 speakers Or use ahose
to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water Do
not use enough pressure to force water
behind the grille and into the driver or the
acoustic port

How to check out
problems
If you have any problems with your 151®
environmental speakers, the suggestions
below may save you acall for service
If neither speaker plays
•Checkthe settings on your receiver or
amplifier Refer to the owners guide that
came with it for instruction on settings
If the bass or treble is weak
•Checkthe tonal balance setting on your
receiver or amplifier
If only one speaker plays
•Checkthe balance control on your
receiver or amplifier
•Checkthe wires connected to the
speakerthat does not play Make sure
the wires are
in good condition and are
firmly connected Review the "Hook up
your speakers" section on page 5
If one speaker still does not play
Disconnectthe wires from the speaker and
the receiver or amplifier Disconnectthe
other cord from its speaker, and connect
that end of the cord to the speaker that
doesn't play
•If the speaker still doesn't play, the
problem
is in the speaker
•If the speaker now plays, continue
checking for the source ofthe problem
Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier
or receiver Connect it to the other outputs
on the amplifier or receiver
•If the speaker plays, the problem
is in the
original cord that was connected to that
speaker
•If the speaker does not play, the problem
is
in that channel of the receiver
If the above solutions fail to solve your
problem, contact your authorized
Bose®
dealerto arrange for service Or, to contact
Bose directly, see "For information" on page
10 Bose Corporation
wi II make every effort
to resolve the problem, within the terms of
your warranty
Warranty period
Bose 151 environmental speakers are
covered by alimited five-year transferable
warranty
Details of coverage are on the warranty card
that came with your speakers Please fill out
the information section, detach, and mail
it
to Bose
9

For information
USABose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA01701-9168
1-800-367-4008
Phone hours -
ET (eastern time)
Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m
Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m
Canada
Bose
Ltd, 8-35 East Beaver Creek Rd
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3
1-800-444-BOSE (444-2673)
Phone hours -
ET (eastern time)
Weekdays 9 a m to 5 p m
European Headquarters
Bose B V , Nijverheidstraat8
1135 GE Edam, Nederland
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
Australia
Bose Australia, Inc
1Sorrell Street
Parramatta, N S W 2150
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
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Wienerbergstrasse 7(10 OG)
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Technical information
Protective features
•Aircraft-grade aluminum front grille
•Stainless steel screws
•Polymer fiber composite driver cone
•Nickel-plated brass connection terminals
•Syncom® computer quality control
Driver complement
•One (1) 4 5
11
(11 4cm) full-range environ-
mental driver per speaker
Enclosure
•Dual-port molded polypropylene
•Black or white
Dimensions
• 6 1
11
Hx9 1
11
WX5 9
11
0
(155x231 x149cm)
Compatibility
•Rated 40W IEC power handling, rated
4ohms Compatible with amplifiers or
receivers rated 10-80watts per channel
Conditioned
•Designed to withstand
-salt fog, sun, high humidity
(1 OO%RH)
-temperature extremes (-22 to 140°F,
-30° to 60°C)
-vibrations, mechanical shock
Wire recommendations
•Based on amaxirnum frequency
response deviation of ±O 5 dB/
Gauge Length
18 (0 75 mm2)30 ft (9 m) maximum
16 (1 5mm2)45 ft (14 m) maximum
14 (2 0mm2)70 ft (21 m) maximum
Weight
• 9 51b (4 3kg) per pair, in the carton
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Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the offerer
Bose®
Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701·9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product
Kind
of equipment:
Type designation:
Loudspeaker
BOSE® 151™ ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER
in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive,
is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s)
Technical regulations: EN50081-1, EN50082-1
Accredited by Bose Corporation
6October 1995
Bose B V
Nijverheidstraat
8,1135 GE Edam
The Netherlands
PN184055
Paul Olean
General Manager, Bose Europe
Manufacturer's authorized
EU representative

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Bose® Product
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All parts defective in material and workmanship
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purchase date
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We will, at our sole option, repair or replace any defective parts free of charge
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