How to troubleshoot problems – Bose 701 User Manual
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December 20, 2001
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Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Solution
One speaker doesn’t play
or sounds distorted.
Possible cause
Defective amplifier or
receiver channel, or
defective speaker.
How to find out
Disconnect the cords from
both speakers. Then switch
them, connecting the right
speaker cord to the left
speaker and the left speaker
cord to the right speaker.
If the previously “broken”
speaker now plays properly,
and the other one does not,
one channel in the amplifier or
receiver is probably defective.
If the original speaker still does
not play properly, call Bose or
your retailer to arrange for
service.
High sound volume drops
suddenly.
The automatic system
protection circuit has
activated to protect the
speakers from electrical
stress or overload.
Both speakers do not play
or sound distorted.
Defective amplifier or
receiver.
Disconnect the amplifier or
receiver from the speakers.
Reconnect the speakers to
another amplifier or receiver
that is working properly.
Return the volume to a reason-
able level and avoid extremely
high volume settings.
Lower the volume. If it
returns to normal, your
speakers’ automatic
protection circuit caused
the sudden drop. This
volume reduction protects
the speakers from electronic
stress and overload.
Problem
To clean your speakers
Wipe the 701
®
speaker cabinets clean using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
No other regular maintenance is required.
How to troubleshoot problems
If you have a problem with your 701 speakers:
1.
Turn off the amplifier or receiver and check all the connections between the speakers,
amplifier, or receiver. Refer to Figure 3 on page 7.
2.
Check your amplifier or receiver owner’s guide, since other components may be the
cause of the problem.
3.
Use the chart below as troubleshooting guidelines. If this does not solve your
problem, contact your Bose
®
dealer to arrange for service. Or use the “For Service”
information listed on page 10. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any
problem within the terms of your warranty.