Bose 151 SE Speaker System User Manual
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1. The Bose 151 SE Environmental Speakers Owner s Guide my s E Before you begin Thank you for purchasing Bose 151 SE speakers Their advanced design and quality con struction are intended to provide long term listening enjoyment in or outside your home Your 151 SE speakers are engineered to provide quality Stereo Everywhere speaker performance from a simple elegant weatherproof design Unpacking Carefully unpack your speakers and save all packing materials for future use If you discover that the product was damaged in transit notify Bose Corporation or your authorized Bose dealer immediately Verify that the carton contains the parts shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Carton contents ae i t d 151 SE speakers Mounting bracket 2 Bracket lockin 4 C WW WWW SCrOW 2 j F y A inch lock washer 4 Nl fr COOU TOTTE OOTTE TE 12 x 134 inch D 8 lock washer 2 T Wood ec Y inch x 1e inch E ieee Dracket to speaker H iln x 1 s wall el o IVY 7 mounting screw 4 for concrete mounting only A WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker Write the numbers here and on the product registration card Serial numbers and Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Please read this owner s guide Please read this owner s guide completely before beginning this i2. aker connections carefully Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across terminals creating a short circuit that can damage an amplifier or receiver D Note After making the connections any bare lengths of speaker wire can be affected by expo sure to the outdoor environment Io protect the speaker wires apply a thin coating of silicone caulking material such as RTV adhesive to any bare sections of speaker wire Figure 7 Example of amplifier rear panel connections 4 Connect the speaker on the left side of the listening area to the left amplifier channel Figure 7 Attach the marked wire to the red terminal Attach the plain wire to the black terminal 5 Connect the speaker on the right side of the listening area to the right amplifier channel Attach the marked wire to the red terminal Attach the plain wire to the black terminal J Note f your speakers are being connected to your receiver or amplifier as a secondary set of speakers be sure to make the appropriate connections to the B channel wire Testing the connections Set the balance control on your receiver or amplifier to normal centered and play some deep bass passages of music through the speakers Verify that the sound seems to come from a point between the two speakers and that the bass is full and natural If not check your con nections again they may be reversed causing the speakers to play out of phase Make sure all the wires ar
3. carton Cleaning your speakers Use a cloth dampened in mild detergent and water to remove dust or dirt from the outside of your 151 SE speakers Or use a hose to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water Do not use enough pressure to force water behind the grille and into the driver or the acoustic port Customer service If you need help with your new product contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the list of phone numbers and addresses included in the carton Limited warranty Bose 151 SE environmental speakers are covered by a limited five year transferable warranty Details of coverage are on the product registration card that came with your speakers Technical information Driver complement Three 3 2 inch full range environmental drivers per speaker Dimensions 4 in H x 6 in D x 12 in W 11 4 cm x 15 2 cm x 31 8 cm Compatibility e Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10 to 100 watts per channel at 4 to 8 ohms e 50W IEC continuous power handling at 6 ohms Environmental capabilities e Salt fog sun high humidity 10096 relative humidity e Temperature extremes 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C MUIE Better sound through researche 2004 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 273809 ENGvo AM Rev 00
4. e connected positive to positive to and negative to negative to Troubleshooting Problem What to do Neither 1 Check the settings on your receiver amplifier Refer to its owner s guide for instructions speaker plays Bass or treble is weak Only one speaker plays One speaker still does not play 2 If your speakers are connected to the B output check that the B output is selected Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver or amplifier 1 2 Make sure the balance control is centered on your receiver amplifier Check the wires connected to the speaker that does not play Make sure the wires are in good condition and are firmly connected Disconnect the working speaker from the receiver or amplifier Switch the cord of the faulty speaker from its original receiver or amplifier jacks to the other set of jacks the working speaker was originally attached to those jacks If the speaker now works the problem is your receiver or amplifier Reconnect the speakers to a working unit If the speaker still does not work continue Remove the cord from the working speaker and connect it to the faulty speaker If the speaker now works the original speaker cord is bad If the speaker still does not work the speaker is bad If trouble persists contact your authorized Bose dealer who will arrange for service Or contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the list of phone numbers and addresses included in the
5. f you choose to place the speakers on a flat horizontal surface put a layer of suitable material such as rubber under the speaker to prevent speaker movement or damage to the flat surface due to vibration of the speaker A CAUTION Do not mount the brackets on surfaces that are not sturdy enough or that have hazards concealed behind them such as electrical wire or plumbing If you are unsure about installing the bracket contact a qualified professional installer A CAUTION Do not install near any heat sources such as halogen lamps registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat A CAUTION Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers Do not place items on top of the speakers The brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers only A CAUTION The 151 SE speakers are not intended to be installed in automobiles Before mounting your speakers e Check local building codes regarding the installation of outdoor speakers If you are uncomfortable about installing this product contact your Bose dealer to arrange for a qual ified serviceman to help you e Measure the length of speaker cord needed to connect each speaker to your amplifier See Required tools and materials for recommended wire lengths and sizes e Determine the best route to protect the wire e Make sure the speakers cannot fall and cause injuries e Keep the speakers at least 9 inches 23 cm from any video screen or m
6. lightly Figure 5 move the speaker up or down and retighten screw C Figure 5 i Adjusting speaker angle d CN 4 Note Your 151 SE speakers can be mounted vertically However when mounted vertically you will not experience Stereo Everywhere speaker performance J Note For vertical mounting mount bracket part A so that the hole for bracket locking screw C is at the lower end of the bracket When mounted vertically you can rotate the logo to be read hor izontally Gently pull out on the logo rotate it into position and release Connecting your speakers to your receiver amplifier Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires The wire marked with a stripe or rib is used for the positive red terminal connection The plain wire is used for the negative black terminal connection Strip approximately 12 inch 1 3 cm of insulation from the ends of both wires Figure 6 Then twist the ends of each wire so there are no loose strands A CAUTION Before making any connections turn off your receiver amplifier and unplug it from the AC power outlet Figure 6 Speaker wiring 15 inch 1 3 cm Terminal 1 At the back of your speaker Figure 6 unscrew the hex knobs on the terminal posts until you can see the small hole going through each post 2 Insert the marked wire into the red terminal Insert the plain wire into the black terminal Tighten the knobs to secure the wires 3 Check the spe
7. nstallation Failure to follow the instructions in this owner s guide voids all warranties on your speakers If you are unsure of your ability to complete this installation consult a professional installer CE Hereby Bose B V declares that this equipment is compliant with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC This equipment is intended for use amongst others in all EC EFTA countries The complete declaration of conformity can be found on lt http www bose com guides gt 2004 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission 2 Required tools and materials e 2 Phillips head screwdriver e Speaker cord Measure length and choose e Power drill wire gauge e Eye and ear protection Length Gauge e Dust mask 20 ft 6 m max 18 0 82 mm e 7 3 inch 2 5 mm wood bit or E n TE i Dic ay 14 inch 6 0 mm masonry bit Speaker placement e For best results mount both speakers horizontally Figure 2 e Place them a minimum of seven feet apart facing the listening area e Make sure they do not face each other Figure 2 Speakers mounted ona 7 ft 2 m minimum wall Gea D Note For Stereo Everywhere speaker performance horizontal mounting is required J Note Your 151 SE speakers can be mounted vertically However when mounted vertically you will not experience Stereo Everywhere speaker performance 4 Note
8. onitor Bose 151 SE speakers are not magnetically shielded The Bose 151 SE Environmental Speakers Mounting procedure 1 Remove screw C and lock washer D from the mounting bracket assembly and remove part B from part A Figure 3 Figure 3 Exploded view of speaker and mounting bracket Speaker cord 2 Hold bracket part A in position against the wall and mark the left and right round holes for the mounting hardware Figure 4 If you plan to feed speaker cord through the wall mark the oval speaker cord feed through hole also Mount bracket B with flat end next to terminals Figure 4 Mounting the brackets Mount bracket A with Speaker cord t N locking screw on the left 3 Drill holes using the appropriate drill bits for the wall material Refer to Required tools and materials on page 3 J Note If you plan to feed the speaker cord through the bracket feed the cord through the wall before mounting the bracket 4 Mount bracket part A to the wall using the appropriate hardware for wood G or concrete H and G Make sure the hole for the bracket locking screw is on your left Figure 4 5 Mount bracket part B to the rear of the speaker using two machine screws E and two lock washers F Figure 4 The Bose 151 SE Environmental Speakers 6 Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A using bracket locking screw C and lock washer D Figure 3 To adjust the angle loosen screw C s
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