Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 151-II Bose
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Owner’ s Guide Bose ® 151 ® Envir onmental Speakers.
2 T able of contents How and where to use Bose ® 151 speakers ................................. 3 Decide where you want the speakers ................................. 4 Unpack the speakers ............................ 5 How to hook up Bose 151 speakers .
3 How and where to use Bose 1 51 speakers Bose 151 speakers are designed to meet the challenges of year-round outdoor use. They can deliver Bose quality sound to areas where you work, play, and relax outside. From potting shed to workshop, patio to poolside, they will extend your musical pleasure.
4 If you place your 151 ® speakers outdoors, you will probably connect them to an amplifier or receiver that is inside. Note: You may want to consult an electrical installer who can route wires underground or through walls if necessary.
5 • Regardless of where you place your speakers, make sure they cannot fall and cause injuries. See “Accessories” on page 8. • Bose 151 ® speakers are not magnetically shielded. Keep them at least 9 inches (23 cm) from any video screen or monitor.
6 Figure 2 Insert the bare wire end into the opening on the terminal post. U se the cord pr operly Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is striped, collared, or ribbed. This marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is always negative (–).
7 ® ® Figure 3 T est the connections To make sure your speakers operate correctly: 1. Set your receiver or amplifier for MONO (monophonic) and turn it on. Set the balance control to normal (centered). 2. Place the speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, facing each other.
8 How to maintain Bose ® 151 speakers P r otect the connections The bare wire ends of the speaker cord can be affected by exposure to the elements. This is especially true of salt water expo- sure. You may use a silicone caulking material, such as RTV adhesive, to protect the connections.
9 • If the speaker plays, the problem is in the original cord that was connected to that speaker. • If the speaker does not play, the problem is in that channel of the receiver.
10 T echnical infor mation Protective features • Nickel-plated brass connection terminals • Syncom ® computer quality control Driver complement • One (1) 4.5" (11.4 cm) full-range environ- mental driver per speaker Enclosure • Dual-port molded polypropylene • Black or white Dimensions • 6.
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