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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
m
oisture.
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use
care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
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 alert 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 system, 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.
Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such discon-
nect device shall remain readily operable.
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 oper-
ate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owners guide for
future reference.
Safety Information
© 007 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved. Bose, Acoustimass, Lifestyle, Personal and Wave are
registered trademarks of Bose Corporation.
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: _
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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-¦ ........................................................................\
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Warranty period ........................................................................\
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Customer service ........................................................................\
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Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................\
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Unpacking the cartons ........................................................................\
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System compatibility ........................................................................\
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Choose the support for your speakers ........................................................................\
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Choosing the location for your speakers ...................................................................... 6
Speaker connections ........................................................................\
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Equalizer connections ........................................................................\
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Testing the speakers and equalizer ........................................................................\
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Using other equipment ........................................................................\
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Using your 901 ® Series VI speaker system
Playing your speakers ........................................................................\
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Adjusting the sound ........................................................................\
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Equalizer compatibility ........................................................................\
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Connecting additional speakers ........................................................................\
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Maintaining Your 901 speaker system
Cleaning your speakers ........................................................................\
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Product Information
Technical information ........................................................................\
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Accessories ........................................................................\
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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.
