The Bose 701 Direct/Reflecting Speakers ® ® ® Owner’s Guide December 20, 2001 AM172642_03_V.
Customer Information Congratulations on your purchase of Bose® 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers. We are confident that their fine sound quality will provide you with full listening enjoyment. Please read and follow the instructions in this owner’s guide. That should ensure proper operation and performance of your speakers. For your records The label on the bottom of each 701 speaker shows the serial number.
Contents Where you’ll find... Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4 Unpack the speakers .......................................................................................................... 4 Speaker Placement ................................................................
Getting Started Introduction Your 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers re-create a natural balance of reflected and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. As with all Bose® products, their design is meant to bring you high quality listening pleasure. For instance, there are distinct left and right speakers, to make the most of your room acoustics. And the multi-chamber bass enclosure in each one reproduces low frequencies free of audible distortion.
Speaker Placement Where to stand the speakers The product label on the bottom of each speaker indicates “Left” or “Right” (Figure 1). For best acoustic performance, stand the left speaker on the left side of your room. Stand the right speaker on the right side. Figure 2 Ceiling Ideal placement in an average-sized room. CAUTION: Bose 701 speakers are not intended to hang from walls, or to stand on shelves or tables. They are designed as floorstanding speakers only. Side Wall Side Wall ® 6 - 20 ft (1.
Connections Choose the speaker cord It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) is recommended 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 from a receiver or amplifier. Refer to the “Wire recommendations” under “Technical Information,” or contact your authorized Bose® dealer for more information.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;;;; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;;;;;;;; ; ; ; ;;;;; ; Connections Left Speaker Figure 3 To complete the speaker connections. Right Speaker + DER — KCALB — BLACK TUPNI – + RED INPUT + Stereo Amplifier or Receiver – + — BLACK – + Left Output + RED – + Right Output INPUT Check the connections Make sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Bridged wires can short circuit and damage the speakers or components.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting To clean your speakers Wipe the 701® speaker cabinets clean using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent. No other regular maintenance is required. How to troubleshoot problems If you have a problem with your 701 speakers: 1. Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers, amplifier, or receiver. Refer to Figure 3 on page 7. 2. Check your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide, since other components may be the cause of the problem. 3.
Warranty/Technical Information Warranty information Bose® 701® Direct/Reflecting® speakers are covered by a limited 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.
For Service To contact Bose ® Use the information below to contact Bose directly with questions or requests. Please use the address for your country when you complete and mail in your Warranty Registration card. USA Italia Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 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. Bose S.p.A., Via Luigi Capucci, 12 00147 Roma TEL 06-5127641 FAX 06-5115438 Canada Bose Ltd.
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