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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the 901 ® active
equalizer to rain or moisture.
These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your 901 active equalizer:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the s\
ystem, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owners guide.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this
owners guide.
Please read this owners guide
Please take the time to follow this owners guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owners guide for
future reference.
Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
A VIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
LARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE Ã-LINTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARLUSAGER.SADRESSER Ã- UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom panel of each 901 speaker and on the back of the\
active equalizer.
Loudspeaker Serial Numbers: ____________________________________________________
Active equalizer Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _______________________ Purchase date: ___________________________
We suggest you keep your sales slip and warranty card together with this owners guide.
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Contents
Where to find-¦
Contents
Where to find-¦ ............................................................................................................. 3
Warranty period ............................................................................................................ 3
Customer service .......................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the cartons .................................................................................................. 4
System compatibility .................................................................................................... 5
Choose the support for your speakers ......................................................................... 6
Choosing the location for your speakers ...................................................................... 6
Speaker connections .................................................................................................... 8
Equalizer connections ................................................................................................... 9
Testing the speakers and equalizer ............................................................................ 12
Using other equipment ............................................................................................... 13
Using your 901
® Series VI speaker system
Playing your speakers ................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the sound .................................................................................................... 15
Equalizer compatibility ................................................................................................ 16
Connecting additional speakers ................................................................................. 16
Maintaining Your 901 speaker system
Cleaning your speakers .............................................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 17
Product Information
Technical information .................................................................................................. 18
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 18
Bose Corporation ..................................................................................... inside back cover
Warranty period
The Bose ® 901 speakers and active equalizer are covered by a limited 5-year transferable
warranty. Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your
system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Corporation.
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. See the inside back
cover for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers.
A free booklet is available: Guide to Optional System Connections for Bose 901
® Direct/
Reflecting ® Speaker Systems. Ask for part number 149393.
