Bose® FreeSpace® System Controller Installer’s Guide Installationsvejledning Installateur-Anleitung Guía de Instalación Notice d’installation Guida all’installazione Handleiding voor de installateur Monteringsanvisninga May 7, 2002 AM177675-2_04_V.
1.0 Safety Information English WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain or moisture. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover of the FreeSpace® system controller (Model 8/32). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. The CAUTION marks described here appear on the top of the controller.
1.0 Safety Information English Please read this safety information before installing, connecting, or operating the Bose® FreeSpace® system controller (Model 8/32). 1.1 Read the instructions – Read and keep all safety and operating instructions. 1.2 Follow cautions – For safety, follow all cautions and warnings in this guide and on the system controller. 1.3 Avoid moisture – Do not install the controller near water or excessive humidity.
Contents English 1.0 Safety Information ................................................................................................ 2 2.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Unpacking the controller .............................................................................. 5 2.2 Controller features ........................................................................................ 6 3.0 Configurations .
2.0 Introduction English The Bose® FreeSpace® system controller (Model 8/32) works with Bose FreeSpace Model 8, Model 25, Model 32, and the Bose 102® loudspeakers to provide a highly flexible, multizone music and paging system. It features three source channels (two music, one paging) with Bose active equalization. Bose Opti-voice® circuitry gradually mutes music before paging, then returns music volume to the previous level.
2.0 Introduction English 2.2 Controller features The Bose® FreeSpace® system controller, combined with the FreeSpace Model 8, Model 25, or Model 32 loudspeakers, provides a flexible sound system for single, multiple, or combination zone installations. Figures 2 and 3 describe the controller’s features. The FreeSpace system controller front panel. ® ON OFF Figure 2 Page LED Indicates page is on. Power LED Indicates power is on. Front Panel 1U (1 3⁄4") standard height with four mounting holes.
3.0 Configurations 3.1 Sample configuration English The sample configuration in Figure 4 represents possible solutions for your sound system requirements. You may adapt this configuration to meet your needs. Figure 4 FreeSpace® system controller configurations.
3.0 Configurations English 3.2 Signal processing The block diagram in Figure 5 is on the top of the system controller. It illustrates the audio signal’s path through the controller. Figure 5 Block diagram. INPUT CHANNEL A 300mV 300mV 2V MIC 2V BASS CUT CHANNEL A EQ. PAGE CHANNEL B CUT LINE CHANNEL B EQ. PAGE LEVEL 315mA FUSE SLO-BLO 0-26dB AUTOMATIC GAIN ADJ. BASS CUT NORMAL AC POWER CONNECTOR 100-120VAC 220-240VAC CUT PAGE EQ.
4.0 Installation 4.1 Electrical connections English Although the FreeSpace® system controller accepts balanced and unbalanced sources, balanced sources provide better audio performance. Observe proper polarity when making connections: CAUTION Unplug all components before making connections. • The positive terminal is usually the high, tip, or plus (+) terminal, or pin 2. • The negative terminal is usually the low, ring, or minus (–) terminal, or pin 3.
4.0 Installation English From music source: 1. Connect the positive and negative terminals to the positive and negative terminals on the controller. 2a. If the source has balanced outputs (Figure 7), connect the ground terminal to the ground terminal on the controller. 2b. If the source has unbalanced outputs (Figure 8), connect the ground terminal on the controller to the negative terminal on the controller. This will help prevent unwanted noise.
4.0 Installation Figure 9 MODEL 32 OFF CUT NORMAL CH A OPTI-VOICE® MODEL 8 OFF PAGE PAGE AUDI OFF PAGE Connections to balanced amplifier. OPEN PAGE CH B CH A CH B CH A CH B CAUT ® RISK OF WITH SA SLOW BL MODEL 8/32 SYSTEM CONTROLLER SER.NO. ATTE D.O.M. OUTPUT PAGE LEVEL BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. UN FUSIB REACTIO TYPE T 0 Note: Pin 2 – hot convention assembled on XLR connector.
Appendix A: Controller Specifications English A.1 Electrical specifications and controls The FreeSpace® system controller (Model 8/32) accepts AC supply voltages from 80 to 265, 50Hz or 60Hz. A.1.1 Balanced input terminals Balanced inputs with gain switches, protection diodes, and RFI/EMI noise suppression. A.1.2 Page input Gain is switchable for either microphone or line level inputs.
Appendix A: Controller Specifications A.1.7 Outputs English All balanced outputs with protection diodes, and RFI/EMI noise suppression.
Appendix B: Safety Requirements English B.1 Safety agency listings B.1.1 UL The Bose® FreeSpace® system controller (Model 8/32) is UL listed: • Commercial audio equipment - UL 813 • Fire protective signaling - UL 1711 Control number 42S9, File number E63079 B.1.2 Other agencies The controller is also listed with the following safety agencies: • TÜV Rheinland • CSA • Dentori B.2 Fire protective signaling B.2.
Appendix C: Warranty And Service Warranty period English C.1 Bose covers the FreeSpace system controller (Model 8/32) with a 5-year, transferable, limited warranty. For more information, please read the warranty card. C.2 Service If you have problems with your FreeSpace system controller, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. The dealer will verify any defects and arrange for service. AM177675-2_04_V.
Appendix C: Warranty And Service C.3 Contacting Bose For information or service, contact Bose: USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET (eastern time) Canada Bose Ltd., 8-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-444-BOSE (444-2673) Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (eastern time) Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL 042-61988 FAX 042-61998 Italia Bose S.p.A.
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