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2 • English L1 Pro8/Pro16 Portable Line Array System • Owner's Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
 Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the 
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and 
all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of 
conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for 
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the apparatus.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.   Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 
13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
 This symbol on the product means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within 
the product enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock.
 This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance 
instructions in this guide.
 Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children 
under age 3.
 This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this 
might aect your implantable medical device.
 Use at altitude less than 2000meters only.
•  Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
•  Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
•  Do NOT place the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed 
cabinet while in use.
•  Do NOT place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, 
radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•  Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, 
such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
•  To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose the product to rain, liquids, 
or moisture.
•  Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, on or near the product.
•  Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
•  Provide an earth connection or ensure the socket outlet incorporates a protective 
earthing connection before connecting the plug to the mains socket outlet.
•  Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the 
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Regulatory Information
The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products 
Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation 
(EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.
Required Power State Information
Power Modes
Standby
Networked 
Standby
Power consumption in specified power mode, at 
230V/50Hz input
≤ 0.5 W N/A*
Time after which equipment is automatically 
switched into mode
4 hours N/A*
Power consumption in networked standby if all 
wired network ports are connected and all wireless 
network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input
N/A* 
Network port deactivation/activation procedures. 
Deactivating all networks will enable standby 
mode.
*Product does not utilize a networked 
standby mode for a Bluetooth® 
connection and does not have the 
ability to be configured to a network 
via Wi-Fi® or Ethernet
L1 Pro8 L1 Pro16
Dimensions (H ×W ×D)
200.5 ×31.8 ×44cm  
(78.9 ×12.5 ×17.3in)
201.2 ×35.5 ×45.6cm  
(79.2 ×14.0 ×18.0in)
Net Weight
17.3kg  
(38.2lb)
22.9kg  
(50.6lb)
Input Rating 100–240VAC, 1A, 50/60Hz 100–240VAC, 3A, 50/60Hz
Initial turn on inrush current 15.8A at 120V; 30.1A at 230V 15.7A at 120V; 28.4A at 230V
Inrush current after AC 
mains interruption of 5s
1.2A at 120V; 19.4A at 230V 2.4A at 120V; 8.1A at 230V
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between 
radiator and your body.
The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
Model: L1 Pro8/L1 Pro16. The CMIIT ID is located on the bottom of the product.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Information About Products That Generate Electrical Noise (FCC Compliance Notice for US) 
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s 
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada’s license-exempt 
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.










