Bose® Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier Owner’s Guide
1.0 Safety Information English Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier.
1.0 Safety Information Atención English Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descarga eléctrica, no exponga este aparato a la lluvia ni a la humedad. PRECAUCIÓN PELIGRO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRIR ATENCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE SUFRIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA (NI LA TAPA TRASERA). EN EL INTERIOR DEL APARATO NO HAY NINGUNA PIEZA CUYO MANTENIMIENTO PUEDA REALIZAR EL USUARIO. TODAS LAS OPERACIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO DEBEN SER REALIZADAS POR PERSONAL CUALIFICADO.
1.0 Safety Information English Waarschuwing Om het gevaar voor brand of elektrische schokken te verminderen, mag het toestel niet aan regen of vocht worden blootgesteld. LET OP GEVAAR VOOR ELEKTRISCHE SCHOKKEN NIET OPENEN OPGELET: OM HET RISICO VAN ELEKTRISCHE SCHOKKEN TE VERMINDEREN, MAG HET DEKSEL (OF DE ACHTERKANT) NIET WORDEN VERWIJDERD. ER ZIJN GEEN ONDERDELEN DIE DOOR DE GEBRUIKER KUNNEN WORDEN GEREPAREERD.
Contents English Where to find... 1.0 Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Before You Begin....................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Unpacking the amplifier ...................................................................................... 6 3.0 The Bose® Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers ........ 6 4.0 Installation .
English 2.0 Before You Begin Congratulations on your purchase of a new Bose® Professional Stereo Power Amplifier. It is backed by state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you the best in quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. 2.1 Unpacking the amplifier Carefully unpack your amplifier. Keep the original carton and packing materials for possible future use. Check for any visible signs of damage. If the amplifier appears damaged, do not try to use it.
4.0 Installation 4.1 Location and general precautions English Locate the unit where it will not be exposed to rain or moisture. If fluid or a foreign object enters the unit, disconnect the power plug. Do not pull by the cord; grasp the plug firmly. Contact an authorized dealer or service center. Place the unit where it will be protected from heat and allow adequate ventilation. Place it away from direct heat sources, such as heating vents and radiators.
4.0 Installation English 4.6 Input wiring You may use 1/4" phone jacks, XLR connectors, and quick connect terminal block connectors for the input signal with either unbalanced 2-conductor or balanced 3-conductor cables. Use shielded coaxial cable to conduct the signal from the source (mixer, equalizer, CD player) to the amplifier. 4.6.1 Balanced operation For the 1/4" phone jack, use a 3-conductor TRS 1/4" phone plug. The tip of the plug carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal.
4.0 Installation English For the quick connect terminal block, use the female connector provided. Pin 3 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal. Pin 2 carries the – (low, inverting) side of the signal. Pin 1 is ground (see Figure 3). Figure 3 Quick connect terminal block balanced input connection.
English 4.0 Installation For the XLR, pin 2 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal, and pin 1 is ground. To reference the input differential amplifier for the correct gain, short pin 3 to pin 1 (see Figure 5). Figure 5 1/4" XLR unbalanced input connection. For the quick connect terminal block, pin 3 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal, and pin 1 is ground. Short pin 2 to pin 1 in order to reference the input differential amplifier for the correct gain (see Figure 6).
4.0 Installation 4.7 Input sensitivity English The amplifier input sensitivity is set to 0.775V rms for rated output. To reduce the sensitivity by 6 dB to 1.5V rms, simply remove JP100(CH1) and JP200(CH2), located on the main amplifier board (see Figure 7). Figure 7 Input sensitivity modification.
4.0 Installation English 4.8 Output wiring Use heavy gauge wire for speaker connections. The greater the distance between the amplifier and the speakers, the larger the diameter the wire should be. This will minimize power losses across the wire and improve damping of the speaker. Wire thickness specifications (gauges) get larger as the wire gets thinner. So a 14-gauge wire is thicker than 18-gauge wire. Use the following chart as a guide.
4.0 Installation 4.8.3 Bridged mono English Figure 8 FOR BRIDGED OPERATIONS CONSULT ON MANUAL 1800 SERIES VI PROFESSIONAL AMPLIFIER SER. D.O.M. NO. OFF ADVERTISEMENT ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE. BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. LEVEL DEFEAT OFF INPUT CH1 SEQUENCE EQUALIZATION ON 2 1 CH2 EQ.
5.0 Operation 5.1 Using the Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier English ® Once you have installed and wired the amplifier, follow these tips to get the most from it. Verify all switches (stereo/mono, clipping eliminator, EQ Bi-Amp/Full Range and level defeat) are set to the mode you want. Turn down the amplifier controls when you power up the system for the first time. Then advance them slowly, one at a time, to verify that each channel is operating correctly.
5.0 Operation English 5.3.1 Power switch The power switch is used as a functional switch and should not be relied upon as a safety disconnect. 100 volt and 120 volt versions: Press to turn the power ON or on STANDBY. When ON, the READY indicators will illuminate. In the STANDBY mode, the unit is off but can be activated through the SEQUENCE connector on the rear panel of the amplifier. Be sure all connections are made and double checked before switching the power amplifier ON.
5.0 Operation English 5.4 Rear panel (see Figures 10 & 11) 5.4.1 Stereo/mono switch Located on the motherboard of the input module, this switch selects between NORMAL STEREO, DUAL MONO, or BRIDGED MONO operation. For NORMAL STEREO operation, use CH 1 and CH 2 inputs. For DUAL MONO or BRIDGED MONO operation, use CH 2 input only. See the section on bridged operation for more information. 5.4.
5.0 Operation English 5.4.4 EQ OUT connectors A 1/4" TRS output connector provides access to an equalized line level output signal for each channel. If equalizer cards are installed, this signal has passed through the internal equalizer, but has not passed through the amplifier itself. (For additional information on equalization cards, see Input Modules on page 14.
English 5.0 Operation 5.4.9 Speaker outputs Multi-way binding posts connect the loudspeakers to the amplifier outputs. The red terminals are the signal connection (+) and the black terminals are the signal return connection (–). The black terminals are internally tied together and to signal ground. See Section 4.8 for additional output wiring information. Note Only connect the Bose® model loudspeaker corresponding to the EQ card installed in the input module.
6.0 Troubleshooting English Problems/solutions If you are having trouble or suspect a problem with the Bose® Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier, try some simple troubleshooting before contacting an authorized Bose Service Center. Problem What to do No sound, no power • • • • • • (Usually an indication of a power supply problem, either in the power line itself or the amplifier’s power supply.
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8.0 Warranty, Service English Warranty period Bose® warrants the Bose Model 1800-VI and Model 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier with a five-year, transferable, limited warranty. For more information, please read the warranty card. Service If you experience problems with your Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. The dealer will verify any defects and arrange for service.
9.0 Specifications Specifications for Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers English ® Model 1800-VI amplifier Model 1600-VI amplifier Power Output Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: Power Output Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: 450 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.2% THD 240 watts per channel into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.
9.0 Specifications Model 1600-VI amplifier sensitivity High (at 1 kHz) 0.775V rms for rated power into 4 ohms 32mV rms for 1W into 4 ohms 43mV rms for 1W into 4 ohms Low (at 1 kHz) 1.5V rms for rated power into 4 ohms Low (at 1 kHz) 1.5V rms for rated power into 4 ohms 61mV rms for 1W into 4 ohms 83mV rms for 1W into 4 ohms English Model 1800-VI amplifier sensitivity High (at 1 kHz) 0.
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