Bose 601TM - Manual (Page 7)

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Setting Up
Checking the connections
Check all the connections from the receiver to the left and right speakers. Make sure all the
wires are connected in phase (+ to + and – to –).
Correct any wiring problems before you plug in your receiver and turn it on.
CAUTION: 601 TM speakers incorporate an automatic protection circuit, which guards against
most kinds of damage from electrical stress or overload. This circuit activates at high volume
levels to reduce output, causing a slight decrease in volume. You may also notice light com-
ing from inside the speaker cabinet. This is normal operation and indicates that power input
may be exceeding safe levels. Sustained listening at these levels is not recommended.
For use in home theater
Your speakers are fully compatible with all surround sound formats. They may be used as the
front left and right main speakers, or in larger more powerful systems as full-range surround
channel speakers.
For rear or surround speakers
For use as the rear or surround speakers, connect your speakers to the “Rear” or “Surround”
speaker outputs of the receiver or amplifier. For use with digital home theater systems, we
recommend trying both “Large” and “Small” settings to determine the best performance with
your receiver or amplifier. See your receiver owner’s guide for any additional information or
instructions.
Setting your surround sound receiver or amplifier
After making the connections, you may try any additional surround sound modes that your
receiver may have. These modes may have different names depending on the manufacturer,
such as, ACTION, MOVIE, THEATER. Select the settings for music, movies or both that sound
best in your listening environment. See your receiver/amplifier owner’s guide for additional
information on selecting settings.