Bose 301 Series V User manual
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Bose® 301®
Series
IV
Direct/Reflectinif
Speakers
Owner's Guide
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your
purchase
of
Bose" 301· Series
IV
DireetlReflecting" speakers
Their
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integrated system
of
advanced Bose technologies delivers superior sound reproduction
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from abookshelf design
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For
your
records
Serial numbers are located on
the
back
of
each 301 speaker
Serial numbers and
Dealer name _
Dealer phone Purchase
date'
_
We suggest you keep
your
sales slip and warranty card together
with
this
owner's
guide
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 Loudspeakers
301·Series IV
DirectlReflecting~
speakers
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
3November 1995
Bose B.V, Nijverheidstraat 8
1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Paul Olean, General Manager, Bose Europe
Manufacturer's authorized EU
representative
Where to find...
Setting Up
Before you begin .. . . .
Unpack the carton . . .
Select the locations for your 301@speakers. . .
Choose the cord .. . . .
Prepare the cord
Make the connections
Check the connections
. . . .. .
Test the speakers
.. . . . . 4
. . ... . . . .. . 4
.... . . . . 5
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6
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7
Using and Maintaining Your 301@Series IV Speakers
Enjoying sound in a variety of ways . 8
Cleaning the speakers . . . .. . . . . .... .. .... 8
Warranty period . . . . ., . . . . ... . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 9
Customer service . . . . . 9
Product Information
Technical information . ... ... ............. ......................................... ... . . 10
Optional accessories . ..... .............. ... ....... ............ ................... . . ..... 10
Bose8 Corporation .............. ...................................... inside back cover
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Where
to
find.••
Setting Up
Before you begin
Unpack the carton
Select the locations for your
301®
speakers
..
Choose the cord
Prepare the cord
Make the connections
Check the connections
Test the speakers
Using and Maintaining Your
301®
Series
IV
Speakers
Enjoying sound
in
avariety of ways
Cleaning the speakers
Warranty period
Troubleshooting
Customer service
Product Information
Technical information
Optional accessories
Bose®
Corporation
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4
5
6
6
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Before
you
begin
Your
301
~
Series
IV
Direct/Reflecting~
speakers re-create anatural balance
of
reflected and
direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance They are designed at Bose'" to
bring you high-quality listening pleasure
The
Direct/Reflecting~
tweeter inside each speaker creates apattern
of
sound similar
to
what you experience at alive concert
In
addition, the Stereo
Targeting~
tweeters help
establish the natural balance of sound, for full enjoyment
of
stereo even when you move
around the room These distinct left and right speakers also feature tuned port enclosures
that contribute
to
their deep, room-filling bass
An
advanced crossover design adds
to
the
realism and clear definition of both musical instruments and voices
Your
301
Series
IV
speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be
sure
to
read this owner's gUide It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for
the greatest enjoyment
Unpack
the
carton
Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use Check
the carton contents (Figure
1)
If either speaker appears damaged,
do
not use them Instead, repack both speakers in the
original carton and notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately
Note:
Now
is
a
good
time
to
record the speakerserial numbers on
page
2
of
this guide
and
on your warranty
card
RIGHT speaker
CAUTION:
To
avoid danger
of
suffocation,
keep the plastic
bags
that
wrap these speakers out
of
the reach
of
children
Figure
1
What comes in the carton
•Left speaker
•Right speaker
• 8 self-adhesive rubber feet
Rubber feet
Select
the
locations
for
your
301
8
speakers
Bose> 301 speakers are
designed
to
fit
horizontally on a
table
or
shelf
(Figure 2)
Be
sure
to
choose
astable
and
level surface
for
each speaker
Place
the
left
and
right speakers (marked
on
the
back
of
each one)
on
the
left
and
right
sides
of
your
room, as you
face
them
Exactly where you
put
them
depends
on
the
size
and
style
of
your
room
and
where you
think
they
sound
best
Feel free
to
experiment
to
find
a
location
that
is
both
convenient and provides
the
sound
you prefer
Note:
Because the grilles on the front
of
each speaker protect the drivers inside,
we
recommend that you do
not
remove the grilles
Here are
some
basic
guidelines
•Place
the
speakers 4
to
12 feet
(1
to
4m)
apart
•
Choose
astable
and
level surface
for
each speaker,
and
attach
the
rubber
feet
•Leave
at
least 12 inches (30 cm)
of
space
from
the
end
of
a
speaker
to
the
side
wall
•Leave
at
least
18
inches
(45 em)
from
the
speakers
to
the
floor
or
ceiling
•Leave
at
least
24
inches (60 cm)
from
the
speakers
to
any Nscreens
or
monitors
•Keep
the
back
of
the
speakers within 18
inches
(45 cm)
of
the
wall
behind
them
•
Do
not
place
the
speakers
exactly
halfway
between
the
floor
and
ceiling
or
any
other
sound-reflecting hard surface
•
Do
not
put
the
speakers in avertical
position
Note:
Bose speakerstands can extend your placement options See "Optional accesso-
ries" on
page
10
~
/
18"
(45
em)
or
more
LEFT
RIGHT
,
speaker speaker
12"
(~
pem) 4-12'
or
n
ore
_I-
(1-4
m)
..
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---
l~
18"
(45
em)
or
more
1/
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CAUTION:
301 speakers are designed
specifically for placement on a
stationary shelf, table,
or
stand
On smooth surfaces like
marble, glass
or
highlypol-
ished wood, vibrations
may
cause the speakers
to
slide
So
be
sure
to
attach the self-
adhesive rubber feet
to
the
bottom surface
of
each
speaker for
added
stability
and
protection
The
feet go
in
the
corners
of
the flat surface,
inside the seam
00
not
use these speakers in
amoving vehicle As supplied,
the speakers are not designed
to
be
mounted on walls
00
not
mount them without consulting
aqualified installer
Or
check
with Bose for details on the
proper
mounting procedure
Improperly mounted speakers
may
fall,
causing injury
and
damage
Figure
2
Placement guidelines
CAUTION:
For the most realistic sound
image, make sure the left
speaker
is
placed
on the left
and
the right speaker
is
on
the right side
of
your room, as
you face them
Choose
the
cord
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness)
of
speaker cord Standard zip cord
(2-conductor, 18-gauge
Wire)
works
for
most applications
You
can find this wire
at
most
electrical and hardware stores
You
will need thicker wire if your speakers will be more than 30 feet
(9
m)
from areceiver (or
amplifier) Refer
to
the wire recommendations under "Technical information" on page 10,
or
contact your authorized Bose$ dealer for more information
Note: Before running speaker
cord
through awall or under afloor
check
your local
building code requirements
and
safety regulations
You
may want
to
contactan electrical
installer for this information
Prepare
the
cord
Speaker cord consists
of
two
insulated wires The insulation around one wire is marked
(striped, collared,
or
ribbed). This marked wire is always positive
(+)
The plain wire is always
negative (-) These wires correspond
to
the red
(+)
and black (-) terminals on the speakers
and the receiver
At the ends
of
each cord, strip approximately
1;2
inch
(12
mm)
of
insulation from both wires
Twist the bare end
of
each wire so loose strands will not touch across terminals Be sure
to
connect each wire
to
the properterminal (positive
to
positive and negative
to
negative)
Note:
It
is
sometimes difficult
to
distinguish wire markings Inspect both wires carefully
Make
the
connections
Just press the terminal tab on the back
of
each speaker
to
insert the appropriate wire
(Figure
3)
1Connect one speaker cord
to
your right speaker
a.
Attach the marked wire at one end
to
the red
(+)
terminal.
b. Attach the plain wire at that end to the black (-) terminal.
2.
Connect the other end
of
the same cord
to
the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT
of
your
receiver
a.
Attach the marked wire
to
the red
(+)
terminal.
b. Attach the plain wire
to
the black (-) terminal.
3Connect the second cord
to
the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT Follow the
steps in 1and 2above.
Red
terminal
tabl--~~~~~
CAUTION:
Never use broken
or
frayed
wiring, which can result
in
electrical shock or damage
CAUTION:
Before making any connec-
tions turn offyour receiver
and
unplug it from the AC
power
(mains) outlet Not
doing so may result
in
dam-
age to your system
Figure
3
How to
make
terminal connec-
tions
Check
the
connections
Check to be sure all connections are made positive
to
positive
(+
to
+)
and negative
to
negative
(-
to
-)
(Figure
4)
Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals
Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the amplifier Tighten any loose connections
before you plug
in
the receiver and turn it on
Back
of
RIGHT
speaker
Back
of
receiver
Back
of
LEFT
speaker
Figure
4
Completed connections
Test
the
speakers
To
make sure your speakers operate correctly
1Place the speakers less than 6inches
(15
cm) apart, facing each other
2
Turn
on your receiver Set the receiver
to
MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on
your receiver
3Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off
4Set the balance control
to
normal (center position)
5Play some deep bass passages
of
music through the speaker
The sound should seem
to
come from apoint between the
two
speakers The bass should
be full and natural If it is not, one
of
the connections may be reversed, causing the speakers
to
play out
of
phase (refer
to
"Make the connections" on page
6)
To
correct the problem, make sure all the wires are connected positive to positive
(+
to
+)
and negative
to
negative
(-
to
-)
Then repeat steps 1through 5above
to
re-test
the speakers
Enjoying
sound
in a
variety
of
ways
Bose~
301
®Series
IV
DirectiReflecting~
speakers are designed
to
work
with avariety
of
stereo receivers and amplifiers The open, spacious performance
of
these speakers
also makes them an ideal choice for home theater,
or
for listening
to
CD's, tapes,
or
radio
broadcasts (Figure
5)
D
Cleaning
the
speakers
Clean the surface
of
your speakers with asoft
damp
cloth Do not use any sprays near the
system
or
allow liquids
to
spill into any openings Also,
do
not use any solvents, chemicals,
or
cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia,
or
abrasives
The speaker grille panels require
no
special care
You
may vacuum them carefully
to
remove
dust
Warranty
period
Bose
301
Series
IV
DirectiReflecting® speakers are covered by alimited 5-year transferable
warranty Details
of
the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your
speakers. Please fill out the information section on your card, detach, and mail
to
Bose
FigureS
301'
Series
IV
Direct/Reflecting'
speaker sound path
Troubleshooting
Problem
No sound
No sound from
one speaker
One speaker
sounds distorted
Not enough
bass or treble
What
to
do
•Make sure the receiver is plugged
in
and turned on
•Check
to
be sure the AC power (mains) outlet is working
•Disconnect any headphones plugged into the headphone jack
•Make sure the receiver is not set to MUTE
•Refer
to
the owner's guide that came with your receiver
•Check connections
to
both the speakers and the receiver
Refer
to
"Make the connections" on page 6Correct any connec-
tion errors
•Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver
•Switch the cord of the "faulty" speaker from its original receiver
jacks
to
the other set of jacks (the working speaker was originally
attached
to
those jacks)
-If the speaker now works, the problem is in your receiver
-If the speaker does not work, continue below
•Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it
to
the
"faulty" speaker and either set of receiver jacks
-Ifthe speaker now works, the problem was
in
the original
speaker cord
-If the speaker does not work, the problem is in the speaker
•Follow the same procedure for the problem
of
no sound from
one speaker, as outlined above
•Adjust the bass and treble controls on the receiver
•Check the connections
to
make sure they are correctly
in
phase
(+
to
+and -to
-)
Refer
to
"Make the connections" on page 6
•Move the speakers closer
to
or farther from the side walls or other
sound-reflecting hard surfaces
Customer
service
If the troubleshooting guidelines above
do
not solve your problem, contact your authorized
Bose" dealer
to
arrange for service
To
obtain information
or
service directly from Bose, refer
to the listing at the end
of
this guide Bose Corporation will make every effort
to
correct any
problem within the terms
of
your warranty
Technical
information
Features
Direct/Reflecting" speaker design
Stereo
Targeting®
tweeters
Tuned
port enclosure
Syncom" computer quality control
Drivercomplement
One
(1)
8-inch (20 cm) woofer
One
(1)
3-inch
(7
6cm) high-sensitivity tweeter
One
(1)
2-inch
(5
cm) high-sensitivity tweeter
Compatibility/Impedance
Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10
to
150 watts per channel
Rated 8ohms
Wire
recommendations
Based on amaximum frequencies response deviation of±0.5
dB
Gauge
Length
18
(0
75
mm~
30 ft
(9
m)
maximum
16
(1
5
mm~
45 ft (14
m)
maximum
14
(2
0
mm~
70 ft
(21
m)
maximum
Enclosure
Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with black, rosewood,
or
gray finish
SizelWeight
Speaker 10%"H x16%"W x9%"0
(26
x42 x24 cm)
Each speaker, unpacked
12
4Ib
(5
6kg)
Speaker pair
in
shipping carton 28 6Ib
(13
kg)
Optional
accessories
Bose3AS-3 speaker stands are designed for use with
301
<a>
Series
IV
Direct/Reflecting® speakers For information or
to
order
the stands, contact your authorized Bose dealer
To
contact
Bose directly, refer to the listing at the back of this owner's
guide
Figure
6
Bose" AS-3 speaker stand
USA
Bose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168
1-800-367-4008
Weekdays 9 a m to 8 p m
Saturdays 9 a m to 3 p m
ET
(eastern time)
Canada
Bose Ltd ,8-35 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1
B3
1-800-444-BOSE (444-2673)
Weekdays 9 a m
to
5 p m
ET
(eastern time)
European
Office
Bose BV, Nijverheidstraat 8
1135
GE
Edam, The Netherlands
TEL 0299-371055
FAX
0299-368163
Australia
Bose Australia, Inc.,1 Sorrell Street
Parramatta N S W 2150
TEL
02
204-6111
FAX
02
204-6122
BelgiguelBelgie
Bose NV, Essenestraat 16, B-1740 Ternat
TEL 02-5826200
FAX
02-5823717
Danmark
Bose AlS, Industrivej
7,
2605 Bmndby
TEL 043437777
FAX
043437818
Deutschland
Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-StraBe 36d
0-61381 Friedrichsdorf
TEL 06172-71040
FAX
06172-710419
France
Bose S/A,
6,
rue Saint Vincent
78100 Saint Germain
en
Laye
TEL 01-30616363
FAX
01-30614105
Ireland
Bose Corporation
Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
TEL 042-61988
FAX
042-61998
Italia
Bose
SpA,
Via
Luigi Capucci 12
00147 Rome
TEL 06-5127641
FAX
06-5115438
Japan
Bose K K , Shibuya YT Building
28-3 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
TEL 03-5489-1054
FAX
03-5489-0591
Nederland
Bose B.V, Nijverheidstraat 8
1135
GE
Edam
TEL 0299-366661
FAX
0299-368166
Norge
Bose Norge, Solheimsgt
11
N-2001, Lillestmm
TEL 63-817380
FAX
63-810819
Oster
reich
Bose Ges m b H
Vienna Business Park
Wienerbergstrasse 7(10.0G)
A-1100 Vienna
TEL 01-6040434
FAX
01-604043423
Schweiz
Bose A G , ROnenbergerstrasse 13A
4460-Gelterkinden
TEL 061-9815544
FAX
061-9815502
Sverige
Bose AlS, Blandsadsgatan
20
S-43146 Molndal
TEL 031-878850
FAX
031-274891
United
Kingdom
Bose Limited., Unit G2
Trinity Trading Estate
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2PO
TEL 01795-475341
FAX
01795-427227
Other
Locations
Bose Service, 1New York Avenue
Framingham,
MA
01701-9168 USA
TEL
(508)
229-8484
FAX
(508) 229-3891
©1996 Bose Corporation
The Mountain
Framingham.
MA
01701-9168 USA
JN96530 PN181869-Rev 0
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