Bose 601 Series III - Manual (Page 3)

Examine the wire ends carefully. There will be
some visible difference between the two conduc­
tors. If the wire is clear, one side may be silver and
the other copper. If the wire is not color coded,
one side will be ribbed or striped. Consider the
ribbed, striped or copper side to be positive
(-f). The remaining side (plain, smooth, or
silver) is negative (-).
STEREO AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER
Figure 2. Connecting the speaker
C. Connect the negative side of one wire to the termi­
nal marked (-) on the left speater. Refer to Fig­
ure 2. Connect the other negative end of the sane
(negative) wire to the corresponding negative ter­
minal on the left channel of your receiver or ampli­
fier. Refer to Figure 3.
D. In the same way. connect the positive terminal (-i-)
of Ore left speaker to the corresponding positive
terminal on the left receiver or amplifter channel.
(If your receiver or amplifier offers a choice of
output impedances, use the terminal marked 8
or 8 OHMS.)
E. Using the other piece of wire, repeat steps C and
D above to connect the right speaker to the right
channel of your receiver oranplifier
F, Check very carefully to make sure that no loose
strands of wire are brushing against the other ter­
minal on either the speaker or ^plifier/receiver.
Such "bridged" wires create short circuits which
can damageyouramptitieryreceiver. Repair any
Figure 3. Connecting the speaker to the receiver
or amplifier
loose wire strands before plugging in your
amplifier or receiver.
PLEASE NOTE: Care is required if you intend to sta­
ple speaker wires. It a staple or other object pierces
the wire, it could cause a short circuit.
V. Checking Your Hookup
If you are not sure whether the speakers are correctly
hooked up or in phase (positive to positive, negative
to negative), try this simple test.
A. Set your sound system for MONO (monophonic or
L -F R) reproduction, Be sure the balance control is
centered or set to normal.
B. Turn and move the speakers so they are facing
each other very closely.
C. Play some music with deep bass. If the speakers
are hooked up correctly, the sound svill come from
a point between the speakers and will have full,
nature bass response.
If the music is not loc^ized between the two speak­
ers and/or you do not hear much deep bass, shut
the receiver or amplifter off, reverse the (+) and
(-) connections on one speaker only, and repeat
the test. Use the connection which produces the
most bass.
VI. Getting the Most Out of Your Bose
601 Speaker System
Once set up and connected property, your speakers
will require very little attention. However, observing
the following guidelines will help you get the most out
of your speaker investment.
A. Fusing
Any loudspeaker can be damaged if the amplifier
driving it should fail or is played so loudly that it
produces distortion. This is especially litely to
occur with low-powered amplifiers or receivers.
Your 601 speakers have Digital Dynamic Range'
woofers with built-in woofer protection circuitry. For
maximum protection, however, we recommend
fusing.
A fuse can be inserted into the speaker circuitry by
simply wiring a fuseholder to the (-i-) terming^ of the
speaker. The speaker wire then connects to the
holder, putting the fuseholder between the speak­
er’s (+) terminal and the receiver or amplifier’s (+)
terminal. Wtien the fuse is Inserted into the fuse-
holder. the fusing protection system is complete.
2-ampere. tast-Wow Buss AGC Series or Littlefuse
AG Series fuses are recommended.