Covers.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:54 PM VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE 791 SPEAKERS ® VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE® 791 SPEAKERS Installation Guide Installationsvejledning Installationsanleitung Guía de instalación Asennusopas Notice d’installation Telepítési útmutató Guida di installazione Gebruikershandleiding Podręcznik instalacji Installationsanvisning ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM321052 Rev.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English SAFETY INFORMATION OVERVIEW Important words of caution Basic steps to installation Please read this owner’s guide completely before you start. Then carefully consider your experience using the tools and taking the precautions referred to here. The instructions on the pages that follow will help you complete each of the steps below.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 PREPARATION Before you begin... ® Other equipment you will need ® Thank you for choosing Bose Virtually Invisible 791 speakers for in-ceiling installation. These top-of-the-line Virtually Invisible® speakers provide superior performance for stereo and home theater enjoyment. Their slim profile blends well into your room, so only the sound...not the speakers...stands out.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English PREPARATION Selecting speaker cable If your cables are not yet installed, use these guidelines for choosing and using speaker cable. If your cables are already installed, check to be sure they meet these standards. Placement guidelines Orienting and placing these identical speakers is critical to their performance.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 PREPARATION Placing speakers for home theater Although these speakers are sold in pairs, you can use several pairs for home theater enjoyment. • Place two of the speakers: – with one on either side of your TV – with the arrow pointing to the opposite speaker – with each one AT LEAST: - 2 ft (.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English INSTALLATION Preparing the ceiling Be sure you have read and understand all of the safety and preparation information on these pages so you can continue with confidence. Drilling a pilot hole 1. Choose the proper spade bit to drill a hole that is large enough for the blade of your cutting tool.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 INSTALLATION 2. Insert the tip of your saw into the pilot hole and cut most of the way around the circular outline. Connecting the speaker As you connect the wires, be careful to match the polarity of each wire to the proper terminal, as described below. An error here will adversely affect speaker performance. 1.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English INSTALLATION Finishing the installation IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS: It is important to have all of your equipment ready and within easy reach to complete this procedure. You can use a Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the screws on the speaker clamps. These clamps exert pressure inside the ceiling to hold the speaker firmly in place.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 INSTALLATION 4. Locate the clamp screw opposite the one that is tightened and repeat the process with this clamp. These two tightened clamps will hold the speaker in place temporarily. Attaching the grille The grille is designed to fit into the slots on the rim of the speaker and lock into place with a slight clockwise twist. 5.
05_Reference.fm Page 10 Friday, February 19, 2010 4:18 PM TAB 8 TAB 7 TAB 6 TAB 5 TAB 4 TAB 3 TAB 2 English REFERENCE Painting the exterior parts Limited warranty If you choose to paint the grille and frame of your Virtually Invisible® 791 speakers, be sure to use paint that is appropriate. Painting is optional and Bose cannot be responsible for the quality of adhesion or finish of non-factory-applied paints. Your Virtually Invisible® 791 speakers are covered by a limited warranty.
00_791_Speaker_IG.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:21 PM English TAB 2 TAB 3 TAB 4 TAB 5 TAB 6 TAB 7 TAB 8 REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution The speakers do not play • Check the settings on your receiver/amplifier. Refer to the owner’s guide that came with it for instruction on settings.
VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE 791 SPEAKERS ® VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE® 791 SPEAKERS Installation Guide Installationsvejledning Installationsanleitung Guía de instalación Asennusopas Notice d’installation Telepítési útmutató Guida di installazione Gebruikershandleiding Podręcznik instalacji Installationsanvisning ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM321052 Rev.
