The Bose 101 Music Monitor System OWNER’S GUIDE BLACK TERMINAL RED TERMINAL FIQURE1 Connect speaker cable to each Model 101 speaker by depressing the buttons and sliding in the bare ends of the wires. Connectthe positive wire to the red terminal andthe negative wire to the black terminal. FIGURE 2 Be sure to connect the wire fram the positive (ced) terminal ‘on each speaker to the corresponding positive terminalon your receiver. Similarly, connect the wite from the negative (black) terminal on each speaker to the negative terminalon your receiver. Je—*! ginches je—+] ginches @ ‘When using your 101 Music Monitor speakers witha TV set ‘orvideo monitor, place the speakers atleastSinches away from your set. This will prevent interference with the picture. Introduction ‘Thank you for purchasing the Bose 101 Music Monitor Sys- tem. Designed to deliver true high fidelity sound when con: nected to almost any receiver, the Model 101 can enhance music and your lifestyle. To begin enjoying your 101 system, justfollow the directions below. Unpacking Your Model 101 Speakers Both 101 Music Monitor speakers are packedin one carton. Unpack the carton caretully, and save the cartonand the packing materials for possible use later. Connecting Your Model 101 Speakers 1, Sttip approximately "inch of insulation from each end ofboth the left andthe right speaker wires. 2. Place one of the Model 101 speakers on the lett side of your room, 3. Locate the terminals on the rear ofthe speaker {see FIGURE 1), 4. Connect one conductor of the left speaker wire tothe red (positive) terminal on the speaker. In the same manner, cannect the other conductor to the black (negative) terminal on the speaker. 5. Locate the lett speaker terminaison the rear o! your amplifier or roceiver. They are usually marked “Speaker Left” or" Spkr L.” Connect the other ends of the left speaker wire, making sure to connect positive to positive and negative tonegative (see FIGURE 2). 6. Place the other Model 101 speaker on the right side of your room. 7. Connect the right speaker to your amplifier or recetver in tho same manner as you did the left. Phasing Test Tomeke sure that your speakers are connected to yo! receiver in phase (positive to positive, negative to negative), perform this simple test: 1. Setyour sound system for MONO (monophonic) repro- duction. Bo sure the balance control is contorad or sot to, normal 2. Temporarily place the loudspeakers so that they are facing each other closely. 3._Piaymusic containing deep bass notes through the system. Ifthe speakers aro phasad correctly, the sound will appearto come from a point between the speakers with full, natural baes reeponso, 4. Ifthe musicseems to be lacking in deep bass, reverse the + and ~connections on one speaker and repeat the test. Use the connection which produces the most powerful bass.Use with aTV Ifyou sre going to use your Model 101 speakers witha combined audio/video system, locate the speakers atleast Dinches away from the TV monitor. This will preventit from possib\y interfering with the picture quality of your set (c00 FIGURE 3). In Case of Difficulty If your 101 Music Monitor® system exhibits one of the folowing problems, try the suggested solutions before returning i for servicing. Maintonanco ‘Tociean the enclosures of your Mode! 101 speakers, ist turn off youramplifer receiver. Then wipe them with a damp cloth and dry ther. Never use any kind of chemical or Campan thoterminalson ine onclosures. e Problem ReasoniSolution Only one speaker plays. One speaker wire is improperly connected. Check the wire and connection (see FIGURE 2). Only one speaker plays. ‘The balance control on your receiver or amplifier is mis~ agjusted. Reagjust the control Neither speaker plays. Your receiver or amplifieris set for operation with heac~ phones only. Reset your receiver or amplifior. Neither speaker plays. ‘The tape monitorswitch on your receiveror amplifier was, accidentally loftin the on or tape position. Rese! the tape ‘monitor switch. Weak bess. ‘Speakers are connected out of phase. Perform “Phasing Test” and reconnact them. Accessories Mtrouble persists ‘To maka your Bose® 101 Music Monitor® system even more flexble and fun, the folowing accessories ae evallable ‘rom your dealer. f you have any dificully ecating them, they are also evailable from Bose Corporation. Simply call 1-800-444-2673, between 8:30em and Spm EST. Your 101 Wall Bracke! Mounts your Model 101 directly against a wall or other surface, Model W810 Pari Number 125984 Your 101 Mounting Arm Mounts your Model 101 above a desk, shelf, or tablo, Model MMA4. Pert Number 192219 Your 101 Travel Bag “Tansports your two Model 101 speakers trom place to place, ‘easily and safely Model 78-2 Part Number 134699 cop 0 Besa Corn, Tho Moa, Fanigtan, NADITO‘I6EUSA (ea bieraura san area! authorized Bose dealer. He will verify any defects and ; arrange for service by a factory-authorized service agency or trad any rem tin | 7/27 =) Better sound through researctie PN 144057 Rev. 1