Bose 201 and 301 Series V Direct/Reflecting Speakers Owners Guide
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Contents Where to nd.

Setting Up. Before you begin. Unpack the carton. For your records. Select the locations for your 201 or 301 speakers. Choose the cord. Prepare the cord. Make the connections. Test the speakers. Using and Maintaining Your Speakers. Enjoying sound in a variety of ways. Cleaning the speakers. Reference. Troubleshooting. Customer service. Warranty period. Technical information. Optional accessories. 9 9
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 201 and 301 Series V Direct Reflecting 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 22 March 2002 Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat GE Edam, The Netherlands Nick Merks Vice President Europe Manufacturers authorized EU Representative
2002 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modied, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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Setting Up Before you begin
Your 201 or 301 Series V Direct/Reecting speakers recreate a natural balance of reected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bose to bring you high-quality listening pleasure. These speakers are signicantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure to read this owners 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 speaker serial numbers below and on your warranty card. 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

201 series V speakers

301 series V speakers

For your records
Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker. Serial number: _____________________ and _____________________________ Dealer name: _________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _____________________ Purchase date ____________________ We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owners guide.
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Setting Up Select the locations for your 201 or 301 speakers
Bose 201 and 301 speakers are designed to t horizontally on a stable and level table or shelf (Figure 2). 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 nd 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 them. CAUTION: 201 and 301 speakers are designed specically for placement on a stationary shelf, table, or stand. On smooth surfaces like marble, glass or highly polished 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 at surface, 1 back from the center of the curved front panel. Do not use these speakers in a moving vehicle. To mount the speakers on a wall, use only the Bose WB-3 wall mounting bracket. Please follow the mounting instructions that come with these brackets. Improperly mounted speakers may fall, causing injury and damage. Here are some basic guidelines below: Leave at least 24 inches (60 cm) from the speakers to any TV screens or monitors. Keep the back of the speakers within 18 inches (45 cm) of the wall behind them. Figure 2

Placement guidelines

18" (45 cm) or more 12" (30 cm) or more LEFT speaker 4-12' (1-4 m)

RIGHT speaker

18" (45 cm) or more
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.
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Setting Up Choose the cord
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord.

Wire recommendations

Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of 0.5 dB Gauge 18 (0.82 mm2) 16 (1.3 mm ) 14 (2.1 mm2)
Length 20 ft (6 m) 30 ft (9 m) 50 ft (15 m)
Note: Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a oor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. If necessary, contact an 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). At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 12 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 proper terminal (positive to positive and negative to negative). Note: It is sometimes difcult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.
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Setting Up Make the connections
Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 3). CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or damage. 1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker. Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal. Attach each plain wire () to the appropriate () terminal. 2. Connect the other end of the same cord to the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of your receiver. Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+) terminal. Attach each plain wire () to the appropriate () terminal. 3. Figure 3
How to make terminal connections
Connect the second cord to the left speaker and LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT. Follow the steps in 1 and 2 above. Black Red

301 series V

201 series V

Test the speakers

To make sure your speakers operate correctly: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your receiver. Set the receiver to MONO (monophonic), if that is an option on your receiver. Make sure that all special effects (such as surround sound) are turned off. Set the balance control to normal (center position). Play some deep bass passages of music through the speaker.

The sound should seem to come from a point 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 above). To correct the problem, make sure all the wires are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative ( to ). Then repeat steps 1 through 4 above to re-test the speakers.
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Using and Maintaining Your Speakers Enjoying sound in a variety of ways
Your 201 or 301 speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and ampliers as either front or rear channel speakers. The open, spacious performance of these speakers makes them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to CDs, tapes, or radio broadcasts (Figure 4). Figure 4
301 and 201 series V speaker sound path

Cleaning the speakers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft 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.
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Reference Troubleshooting
Problem No sound 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 owners guide that came with your receiver. Check connections to both the speakers and the receiver. Refer to Make the connections on page 6. Correct any connection errors.
No sound from one speaker
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. If the 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.
One speaker sounds distorted
Not enough bass or treble 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-reecting hard surfaces. Do not place the speakers exactly halfway between the oor and ceiling or any other sound-reecting hard surface.

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, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Bose Corporation will make every effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty.

Warranty period

Bose 201 and 301 series V Direct/Reecting speakers are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please ll out the information section on your card, detach, and mail to Bose.
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Reference Technical information

Features

Direct/Reecting speaker technology Stereo Targeting tweeters Tuned port enclosure Syncom computer quality control

Driver complement

201: One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweeter. 301: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters.

Compatibility/impedance

201: Compatible with ampliers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel. Rated 8 ohms 301: Compatible with ampliers and receivers rated from 10 to 150 watts per channel. Rated 4 - 8 ohms

Enclosure

Polymer and vinyl veneer over wood construction with black or light cherry nish.

Size/Weight

201: 8"H x 13 34"W x 8 58"D (20 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm). Each speaker, unpacked: 11 lb (5 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 25.2 lb (11.4 kg). 301: 9 34"H x 14 14"W x 9 34"D (25 cm x 36 cm x 25 cm). Each speaker, unpacked: 12.5 lb (5.7 kg). Speaker pair in shipping carton: 28.7 lb (13 kg).

Optional accessories

Bose FS-01 speaker stands and WB-3 wall mounting brackets are designed for use with 201 and 301 Series V Direct/Reecting speakers. For information, or to order accessories, contact your authorized Bose dealer. To contact Bose directly, see the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Figure 5
A. Bose FS-01 speaker stand B. WB-3 wall mounting brackets
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2002 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 264981 AM Rev.01 JN30028