Bose 161 User manual

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161
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Bose 161 speakers deliver long-term listening enjoyment with quality Bose speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Advanced design and quality construction aim to provide long-term listening enjoyment in your home. Unique Bose technologies, usually associated with much larger speakers, deliver performance usually associated with much larger speakers.

Bose 161 speakers deliver long-term listening enjoyment with quality Bose speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Advanced design and quality construction aim to provide long-term listening enjoyment in your home. Unique Bose technologies, usually associated with much larger speakers, deliver performance usually associated with much larger speakers.

Bose®
161™
Speakers
Owner's Guide
Brugervejledning
Bedienungsanleitung
Gufa del usuario
Notice d'utilisation
Manuale d'istruzioni
Gebruiksaanwijzi
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Bruksanvisningen
Declaration of conformity
We, the offerer,
Bose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product,
Kind of equipment: Loudspeaker
Type designation: 161’” loudspeaker
in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 1 O(1) of the
Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN 50082-l
Accredited by Bose Corporation
,A--
1 May 2001
Bose Products B.V.
Nijverheidstraat 8,
1135 GE Edam,
The Netherlands
a
Nit Merks,
Vice President, Bose Europe
Manufacturer’s authorized
EU representative
2
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We,
the offerer,
Bose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product,
Kind
of
equipment: Loudspeaker
Type designation: 161'" loudspeaker
in accordance with
EMC
directive 89/336/EC and article
10(1)
of the
Directive, is
in
compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations:
EN
50081-1,
EN
50082-1
Accredited by Bose Corporation
Declaration
of
conformity
1 May
2001
Bose Products
B.V.
Nijverheidstraat
8,
1135
GE
Edam,
The Netherlands
Nic Merks,
Vice President, Bose Europe
Manufacturer's authorized
EU
representative
2
Where to find . . .
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Placing your Bose@ 161’” speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Choosing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Preparing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Connecting speaker cord to the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier . . . . . . .
5
Testing speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Mounting your speakers on a wall
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Reference............................................. 7
Cleaning your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing Bose 161 speakers. Their advanced design and
quality construction are intended to provide long-term listening enjoyment
in your home. Your 161 speakers are engineered to provide quality Bose
speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Unique Bose technol-
ogies, including Stereo Everywhere’, deliver performance usually associ-
ated with much larger speakers.
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the label on the back of each 161 speaker.
Serial numbers:
and
Dealer name:
Dealer phone:
Purchase date:
We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner’s guide.
0200 1 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified,
distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
3
Where
to
find
...
Setup.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4
Placing your
Bose®
161
,M
speakers 4
Choosing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4
Preparing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
5
Connecting speaker cord to the speakers 5
Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or
amplifier.
. . . . . . 5
Testing speaker connections 6
Mounting your speakers on a wall 6
Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
7
Cleaning your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
7
Troubleshooting 7
Technical information 7
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing Bose
161
speakers. Their advanced design and
quality construction
are
intended to provide long-term listening enjoyment
in
your home. Your
161
speakers are engineered to provide quality Bose
speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Unique Bose technol-
ogies, including Stereo
Everywhere®,
deliver performance usually associ-
ated with much larger speakers.
For
your
records
Serial numbers are located
on
the label on the back of each
161
speaker.
Serial numbers: and _
Dealer name: _
Dealer phone: Purchase date: _
We
suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner's guide.
©2001 Bose Corporation. No
part
of
this work may be reproduced, modified,
distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
3
Unpacking
Unpack the carton carefully. Save the carton and packing materi-
als for possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged, do
not operate either one. Repack both speakers in the original car-
ton and notify your authorized Bose@ dealer immediately.
Placing your Bose 16 1 TM speakers
J Note: Your 161 speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent
interference with most television screens.
For best acoustic performance, place the left channel speaker on
the left side of the room and the right channel speaker on the
right, at least 5 feet (1.5 m) apart. (Refer to the label on the back of
each speaker.) Make sure the back of each speaker is parallel to
the front wall.
For rear channel use in a home theater surround sound system,
put the speakers near the back of the room, behind or to the sides
of the listening area.
Attach the supplied self-adhesive feet to the bottom surface of
each speaker for greater stability (Figure 1).
If you want to mount your speakers using the supplied wall
brackets, see “Mounting your speakers on a wall” on page 6.
Figure 1
Locations for
attaching rubber
feet to the bottom
of the speakers
A
CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
Choosing speaker cord
Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Stan-
dard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge [0.75 mm’] wire found at
electrical and hardware stores) works for most applications. If the
length of speaker wire extends more than 30 feet (9 m) from a
receiver or amplifier, refer to “Wire recommendations” on page 7
or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more information.
A
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver
or amplifier and unplug it from the outlet (the AC power mains).
I
Unpacking
Unpack the carton carefully. Save the carton and packing materi-
als
for
possible later use. If either speaker appears damaged,
do
not operate either one. Repack both speakers
in
the original car-
ton and notify your authorized
Bose®
dealer immediately.
Placing your Bose
161™
speakers
J Note:
Your
161
speakers are magnetically shielded
to
prevent
interference with most television screens.
For best acoustic performance, place the left channel speaker on
the left side of the room and the right channel speaker on the
right, at least 5 feet (1.5
m)
apart. (Refer
to
the label on the back of
each speaker.) Make sure the back
of
each speaker is parallel to
the front wall.
For rear channel use
in
a home theater surround sound system,
put the speakers nearthe back
of
the room, behind or
to
the sides
of
the listening area.
Attach the supplied self-adhesive feet
to
the bottom surface of
each speaker for greater stability (Figure
1).
If you want
to
mount your speakers using the supplied wall
brackets, see "Mounting your speakers on a wall" on page
6.
Figure 1
Locations for
attaching rubber
feet to the bottom
of
the speakers
.A.
CAUTION:
00
not install near any heat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
Choosing
speaker
cord
Be sure
to
use the proper gauge (thickness)
of
speaker cord. Stan-
dard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge [0.75 mm
2
]
wire found at
electrical and hardware stores) works for most applications. If the
length of speaker wire extends more than 30 feet
(9
m)
from a
receiver
or
amplifier, refer
to
"Wire recommendations" on page 7
or contact your authorized Bose dealer for more information.
.A.
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn offyour receiver
or amplifier
and
unplug it from the outlet (the
AC
powermains).
4
Preparing
speaker cord
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation
around one wire is striped, collared, or ribbed. This marked wire is
always positive (+). The plain wire is always negative (-). These
correspond to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals on
the back of each speaker, receiver, or amplifier. Be sure to connect
each wire to the proper terminal (+ to +, -to -).
./’ Note: Be sure to cut enough cord to reach from the receiver to
each speaker:
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 112 inch (1.3 cm) of
insulation from both wires. Twist the bare ends of each wire so
there are no loose strands.
Connecting speaker cord to the speakers
Locate the terminals on the back of each speaker. Depress the red
terminal button (Figure 2), insert the marked (+) wire and release
the button. Depress the black terminal button, insert the plain (-)
wire and release the button.
Figure 2
Making speaker
wire connections
Red (+)
Connecting speaker cord to your receiver or amplifier
Connect the left speaker cord to the left channel speaker output of
your receiver or amplifier. Attach the marked wire to the red (+) ter-
minal and the plain wire to the black (-) terminal. In the same man-
ner, connect the right speaker cord to the right channel speaker
output.
A
CAUTION: Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across termi-
nals. This could create a short circuit that can damage an ampli-
fier or receiver. Secure any loose wires before you plug in the
receiver or amplifier.
> Note: If these speakers are used for the rear surround channels in
a home theater system, choose the “SMALL SPEAKER” setting.
5
Preparing
speaker
cord
Speaker cord consists oftwo insulated wires. The insulation
around one wire
is
striped, collared, or ribbed. This marked wire
is
always positive
(+).
The plain wire
is
always negative (-). These
correspond
to
the positive
(red)
and negative (black) terminals on
the back of each speaker, receiver, or amplifier. Be sure to connect
each wire to the proper terminal
(+ to +, -
to
-).
) Note:
Be sure
to
cut enough
cord
to
reach from the receiver
to
each speaker
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately
1;2
inch (1.3 cm) of
insulation from both wires. Twist the bare ends of each wire so
there
are
no
loose strands.
Connecting
speaker
cord
to
the speakers
Locate the terminals on the back of each speaker. Depress the
red
terminal button (Figure
2),
insert the marked
(+)
wire and release
the button. Depress the black terminal button, insert the plain (-)
wire and release the button.
Figure 2
Making speaker
wire connections
@
Black (-)
@
Red
(+)
Connecting
speaker
cord
to
your
receiver
or
amplifier
Connect the left speaker cord to the left channel speaker output of
your receiver or amplifier. Attach the marked wire to the
red
(+)
ter-
minal and the plain wire to the black (-) terminal.
In
the same man-
ner,
connect the right speaker cord to the right channel speaker
output.
A CAUTION: Make sure no loose strands
of
wire touch across termi-
nals.
This
could create a short circuit that can damage an ampli-
fier or receiver Secure any loose wires before you
plug
in
the
receiver or amplifier
) Note: Ifthese speakers are used for the rear surround channels
in
a home theater system, choose the "SMALL SPEAKER" setting.
5
Testing speaker connections
1. Center the balance control on your receiver or amplifier. Set it
for MONO, if you have that option, and turn it on.
2. Place the 161’” speakers less than 6 inches (15 cm) apart, fac-
ing each other.
3. Play some deep bass passages of music.
The sound should seem to come from a point between the two
speakers. The bass should be full and natural. If not, your connec-
tions may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out of phase.
To correct the problem, make sure the speaker wires are con-
nected + to + and -to -. Then repeat steps 1 - 3.
Mounting your speakers on a wall
See the back pages of this guide for a mounting template and
mounting hardware information.
A
CAUTION: Do not mount the brackets on surfaces that are not
sturdy enough, or that have hazards concealed behind them,
such as electrical wire or plumbing. If you are unsure about install-
ing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer.
A
CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers. The
brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers
only
P Note: For vertical mounting, mount part A with the hole for screw
C at the bottom. Be sure to tighten all screws.
J Note: For Stereo Everywhere@ speaker performance, horizontal
mounting is required.
1. Hold the mounting template in position and mark holes for the
mounting hardware. If you plan to feed wires through the wall,
mark the speaker wire pilot hole also.
2. Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware.
3. Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part E3 to
the rear of the speaker (Figure 3).
4. Secure the speaker with bracket part 6 to bracket pat-t A
using screw C. To adjust the angle, loosen screw C slightly,
move the speaker up or down, and retighten screw C.
Figure 3
Speaker-bracket
installation
6
Testing
speaker
connections
1.
Center the balance control on your receiver or amplifier. Set it
for MONO, if you have that option, and turn it on.
2.
Place the
161
'M
speakers less than 6 inches
(15
cm) apart, fac-
ing each other.
3.
Play some deep bass passages of music.
The sound should seem to come from a point between the two
speakers. The bass should be full and natural. If not, your connec-
tions may be reversed, causing the speakers to play out
of
phase.
To
correct the problem, make sure the speaker wires are con-
nected
+ to + and - to
-.
Then repeat steps 1 -
3.
Mounting
your
speakers on a
wall
See the back pages of this guide for a mounting template and
mounting hardware information.
A CAUTION:
00
not mount the brackets
on
surfaces that are not
sturdy enough, or that have hazards concealed behind them,
such as electrical wire orplumbing. Ifyou are unsure about install-
ing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer.
A CAUTION:
00
not hang items from the brackets or speakers.
The
brackets were designed
to
support the weight
of
the speakers
only
) Note: For vertical mounting, mount
part
A with the hole for screw
C
at
the bottom. Be sure
to
tighten all screws.
)
Note:
For Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, horizontal
mounting
is
required.
1.
Hold the mounting template
in
position and mark holes for the
mounting hardware. If you plan to feed wires through the wall,
mark the speaker wire pilot hole also.
2.
Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware.
3.
Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to
the rear
of
the speaker (Figure
3).
4.
Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A
using screw
C.
To
adjust the angle, loosen screw C slightly,
move the speaker up or down, and retighten screw
C.
Figure 3
Speaker-bracket
installation
6
Cleaning your speakers
Use a damp cloth to clean your 161’” speakers. Do not use harsh chemicals or
household cleaners. Do not apply liquids directly to the speakers. If you vacuum the
front grille of the speakers, do so carefully.
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems with your 161 speakers, the following suggestions may
help. If you need additional help, contact your authorized Bose@ dealer, or contact
Bose directly.
Problem What to do
Neither speaker
Check the settings on your receiver or amplifier.
Refer to the owners
plays
guide that came with it for instruction on settings.
Bass or treble is
Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver or amplifier.
weak
Only one speaker
l
Check the balance control on your receiver or amplifier.
plays
l
Check the wires connected to the speaker that
does not play. Make
sure the wires are in good condition and are firmly connected. See
page 5.
One speaker still
does not play
l
Disconnect the wires from both the speaker and the receiver or
amplifier. Disconnect the other cord from its speaker, and connect
that end of the cord to the speaker that doesn’t play.
l
If the speaker still doesn’t play, the problem is in the speaker. If the
speaker now plays, continue checking for the source of the problem.
l
Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier or
receiver. Connect it
to the other outputs on the amplifier or receiver.
l
If the speaker plays, the problem is in the original cord that was con-
nected to that speaker. If the speaker does not play, the problem is in
that channel of the receiver.
Technical information
Quality standard: Syncom” computer quality control
Driver complement: Two (2) 2.5” (6.3 cm) wide-range drivers per speaker
Enclosure: Tuned port, molded ABS resin
Dimensions: 4.17”H x 10.93”W x 4.98”D (10.6 cm x 27.8 cm x 12.6 cm)
Compatibility: Rated 50W IEC; compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 1 O-l 00
watts per channel, rated 4-8 ohms
Wire recommendations: Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of
+0.5 dB.
Gauge
Length
18 (0.75 mm’) 30 ft (9 m) maximum
16 (1.5 mm”) 45 ft (14 m) maximum
14 (2.0 mm*) 70 ft (21 m) maximum
Weight: 8 Ibs. (3.6 kg) per pair, in the carton
Cleaning
your
speakers
Use a damp cloth to clean your 161'" speakers.
Do
not use harsh chemicals or
household cleaners.
Do
not apply liquids directly to the speakers. If you vacuum the
front grille of the speakers,
do
so carefully.
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems with your
161
speakers, the following suggestions may
help. If you need additional help, contact your authorized
Bose®
dealer, or contact
Bose directly.
Problem
Neither speaker
plays
Bass or treble
is
weak
Only one speaker
plays
One speaker still
does not play
What
to
do
Check the settings on your receiver or amplifier. Refer
to
the owners
guide that came with it for instruction
on
settings.
Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver or amplifier.
• Check the balance control on your receiver or amplifier.
• Check the wires connected
to
the speaker that does not play. Make
sure the wires
are
in
good condition and are firmly connected. See
page
5.
• Disconnect the wires from both the speaker and the receiver or
amplifier. Disconnect the other cord from its speaker, and connect
that end of the cord
to
the speaker that doesn't play.
• If the speaker still doesn't play, the problem is
in
the speaker. If the
speaker now plays, continue checking for the source of the problem.
• Disconnect the same cord from the amplifier or receiver. Connect it
to the other outputs on the amplifier or receiver.
• If the speaker plays, the problem is
in
the original cord that was con-
nected to that speaker. Ifthe speaker does not play, the problem
is
in
that channel of the receiver.
Technical information
Quality standard:
Syncom®
computer quality control
Driver complement:
Two
(2)
2.5"
(6.3
cm) wide-range drivers per speaker
Enclosure: Tuned port, molded ABS resin
Dimensions: 4.17"H x 10.93"W x
4.98"0
(10.6 cm x 27.8 cm x 12.6 cm)
Compatibility: Rated 50W lEe; compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10-100
watts per channel, rated 4-8 ohms
Wire recommendations: Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of
±0.5 dB.
Gauge
18 (0.75 mm
2
)
16
(1.5
mm
2
)
14
(2.0 mm
2
)
Length
30
ft
(9
m)
maximum
45
ft
(14
m)
maximum
70
ft
(21
m)
maximum
Weight: 8 Ibs. (3.6
kg)
per
pair,
in
the carton
7
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1
First Name.
Initial
318B
Last Name.
Address: (number and street)
Apt #:
City:
Zip Code/Postal Code,
State/Province
Country
2 Phone Number.
3 Email Address:
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4 Date of Purchase: (month/day/year)
5 Please indicate Bose product(s) purchased:
1, U Wave’ radio
2. U Wave’ radio/CD
3. 0 Wave/PCT” interactive
system NEW
4. 0 Acoustic Wave’“’ music system
5. 0 141 (G speakers
6. cl 15l-” speakers
7 3 161 TM speakers NEW
8. C 201@ speakers
9. ci 251 IM speakers
IO. 0 301’ speakers
11.
q
6011M speakers NEW
12. E 701@ speakers NEW
13. 0 901’B speakers
14. 0 Acoustimass@ 3 speakers
15. [7 Acoustimass 5 speakers
16. U Acoustimass 6 speakers
17 1 Acoustimass IO speakers
18. I Acoustimass 15 speakers
19 l 3*2*1 entertainment system NEW
20 : Lifestyle’ 5 music system
21 7 Lifestyle” 12 theater system
22. 7 Lifestyle” 20 music system
23. L Lifestyle’” 28 entertainment system
NEW
24. I Lifestyle’” 35 entertainment system
NEW
25. YI Lifestyle”” 50 theater system
26. ; Lifestyle’ powered speakers
27. !I VCS-IO’ center speaker
28. R Headset X
29 n QuietComfort”’ headset NEW
30. q Other please specify
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IMPORTANTI IMPORTANTI IMPORTANT!
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN IMMEDIATELY!
Register online
at
http://www.bose.com/register
1
First
Name'
Initial
Last
Name.
Address:
(number
and
street)
Apt
#:
City:
Zip
Code/Postal
Code'
Country
2
Phone
Number.
318
B
State/Province
3
Email
Address:
o
Check
here
if
you
would
like
to
hear
from
Bose'
by
email.
4
Date
of
Purchase:
(month/day/year)
5
Please
indicate
Bose
product(s)
purchased:
•
1.
D
Wave®
radio
2.
D
Wave®
radio/CD
3.
D
Wave/PC™
interactive
system
NEW
4.
D
Acoustic
Wave"
music
system
5.
D
141@
speakers
6.
D
151
speakers
7 0
16FM
speakers
NEW
8.
C
201
®
speakers
9.
0
251
fM
speakers
10,
0
301
®
speakers
11.
D
601
1M
speakers
NEW
12,
[J
701
®
speakers
NEW
13.
0
90f
m
speakers
14.
0
Acoustimass®
3
speakers
15.
D
Acoustimass
5
speakers
16,
0
Acoustimass
6
speakers
17
[]
Acoustimass
10
speakers
18,
[]
Acoustimass
15
speakers
19
[]
3'2'1
entertainment
system
NEW
20
.-::
Lifestyle'
5
music
system
21
-
Lifestyle'
12
theater
system
22.
:=
Lifestyle"
20
music
system
23,
[]
Lifestyle"
28
entertainment
system
NEW
24,
[]
Lifestyle"
35
entertainment
system
NEW
25,
[]
Lifestyle'!"
50
theater
system
26.
Lifestyle'i
powered
speakers
27.
0
VCS-1
0'
center
speaker
28.
0
Headset
X
29
n
OuietComfort
T
"
headset
NEW
30.
n
Other,
please
specify
6
Please indicate the serial number(s) of this product
(Found on the ID label attached to your product or consult your owner’s manual for the location )
Serial number(s)
7 Where was product purchased
1, 0 Bose’” l-800 number
2.
q
Bose Web site
3. 3 Bose store
4. fl Retail store
Name:
City’
State
5. il Catalog
6. U Other Web site
7. 3 Other
8a
Do you own any other Bose products?
I.2 Yes 2. _ No
8b
Which ones?
1. 0
Lifestyle” system
5 L Headset
2. 0
Wave’: radio/Acoustic Wave;
system
6 2 Other Bose speakers
3.
q
Automobile sound system
7 C Other
4.0 Acoustimass” speakers
9 Date of your birth: (month/day/year)
10
lncludino vourself, what is the @&I number of people living in your household?
(Example:
01, 02. 03. 04 )
11
Date of birth (month/year) of the other adults and children in your household.
Male Female
1.0 2.0
Month
1.0 2.c
Month
12 Your 1 ti Male 2 1
gender:
Female
13
Your marital status: 1 _J Married
2. II Single
14 For primary residence, do you:
your
l.,Own
2 7 Rent
Year
YEI
6
Please
indicate
the
serial
number(s)
of
this
product
(Found
on
the
10
label
attached
to
your
product
or
consult
your
owner's
manual
for
the
location)
Serial
number(s)
7
Where
was
product
purchased
1.
0
Bose(3)
1-800
number
2.0
Bose
Web
site
3.
0
Bose
store
4.
0
Retail
store
Name:
City'
State
5.
[J
Catalog
6.0
Other
Web
site
7.0
Other
5
Headset
6 J
Other
Bose
speakers
7
[]
Other
2.
_
No
1.
J
Yes
8a
Do
you
own
any
other
Bose
products?
8b
Which
ones?
1.
0
Lifestyle@
system
2.0
Wave
3
radio/Acoustic
Wave'
system
3.
0
Automobile
sound
system
4.
0
Acoustimass'
speakers
9
Date
of
your
birth:
(month/day/year)
10
Including
yourself,
what
is
the
total
number
of
people
living
in
your
household?
(Example:
01, 02,
03,
04
)
11
Date
of
birth
(month/year)
of
the
other
adults
and
children
in
your
household.
Male
Female
Male
Female
1.0
2.0
1
-
2.
-
Month
Year
Month
Year
1.0
2.0
1.
=
2.=
Month
Year
Month
Yeal
12
Your
gender:
Male
2 =
Female
13
Your
marital
status:
1
_J
Married
2.
Single
14
For
your
primary
residence,
do
you:
1.
=:
Own
2
=::
Rent
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We value your comments:
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us
know
how
you
are
enjoying
your
new
Bose
products
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value
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comments:
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were
selected
for
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16
Which best describes your family income?
1.0 Under $15,000
7. z $100,000~$124,999
2. CI $15,000-$24,999
8. C $125,000~349,999
3. u $25,000-$34,999
9. 5 $150.000-$174,999
4. 0 $35,000-$49,999
10, r $175,000-$199,999
5.
q $50,000-$74,999
11 2 $200,000-$249,999
6. C $75.000-$99,999
12. C $250.000 or over
17 Education:
(Please check which category applies to you)
1 I Some high school
2. !I Completed high school
3.
q
College degree
4. 1 Graduate degree
18
In the last six (6) months has anyone in your household purchased any of the
following items through the mail and/or over the Internet?
A Mail B Internet
1. Books/magazines
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2. Children’s products
3 3
3. Clothes
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4 Insurance/financial products
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5. MusiclVideoiDVD
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6. Travel
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functionality. Please check here if you do not want to be contacted
regarding software upgrades
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Which
best
describes
your
family
income?
1.
0
Under
$15,000
7.
[J
$100,000-$124,999
2.
[J
$15,000-$24,999
8.
[$125,000-$149,999
3.
0
$25,000-$34,999
9.
[J
$150,000-$174,999
4.
D
$35,000-$49,999
10.
==
$175,000-$199,999
5.
D
$50,000-$74,999
11
:J
$200,000-$249,999
6.
[$75,000-$99,999
12.
[
$250,000
or
over
17
Education:
(Please
check
which
category
applies
to
you)
1 C
Some
high
school
2.
C
Completed
high
school
3.
D
College
degree
4.
J
Graduate
degree
18
In
the
last
six
(6)
months
has
anyone
in
your
household
purchased
any
of
the
following
items
through
the
mail
and/or
over
the
Internet?
A
Mail
B
Internet
1.
Books/magazines
2.
Children's
products
3.
Clothes
4
Insurance/financial
products
5.
MusicNideo/DVD
6.
Travel
7
Other
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0
Some
Bose'
systems
contain
software
which
is
critical
for
their
operation
We
may
offer
software
upgrades
in
the
future
to
enhance
your
system
functionality.
Please
check
here
if
you
do
not
want
to
be
contacted
regarding
software
upgrades
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J
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here
if
you
do
not
want
to
hear
about
other
Bose
products
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here
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do
not
wish
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Limited Warranty
Bose@ Product
Please Keep This Warranty Information
Card With Your Owner’s Guide.
What is covered:
All patts defective 111 material and workmanship This limited warranty does not cover a
defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance, accident.
excess moisture, improper packing, lightning, power surges, or unauthorized tampering.
alteration or modification
Limitation on Liability:
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRlnEN WAR-
RANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Notwithstanding the above,
where applicable, if you qualify as a “consumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then
you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the period of the express war-
ranty as set forth below Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts. so the above limitation lnay not apply to you
For how long:
The Bose Limited Warranty lasts one year from the purchase date for electronic products.
systems, and powered speaker components. and five yeaIs for speaker components that are
not self-powered (amplified) Integrated. stereo, and home theater systems have a one year
Limited Warranty Additionally. the 131 marine speakers have a three year Limited
Warranty Powered component speakers lhave a one year Limited Warranty term for the elec-
tronics and five years for the speakers The Headset X lhas a two year Limited Warranty.
excluding the ear cushions. which have a 6 month Limited Warranty The QuietComfort”’
headset has a 1 yeai Limited Warranty Please see your Owner’s Guide for details For the
Limited Warranty on professional products, please refet to your Owner’s Guide for details
We will, at out sole option 1 epair OI t eplace any defective parts within a reasonable period of
time and free of charge
What we will not do:
Pay shipping or transportation ciiarges from you to us
What you must do to obtain Warranty Service:
1 Return product with proof of purchase tram an authorized Bose dealer to a Bose Service
Agency,
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2 Return product with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer directly to Bose
Corporation If you elect to retur Ii the product directly to Bose Corporation. the following pro-
cedures must be followed
a) Contact Bose Corporation loi specific retut n and shipping instructions, which will include
but inay not be limited to:
i)i Properly packing the product in the original carton for shipping If you need a new car-
ton contact Bose Corporation for a [new calton available at a lnominal charge,
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Limited Warranty
Bose®
Product
Please Keep This Warranty Information
Card With Your Owner's Guide.
What
is
covered:
All
paris
defective
in
material
and
workmanship
This
limited
warranty
does
not
cover
a
I
defect
that
has
resulted
from
improper
or
unreasonable
use
or
maintenance,
accident,
excess
moisture,
improper
packing,
lightning,
power
surges,
or
unauthorized
tampering.
alteration
or
modification
limitation
on
Liability:
I
THE
PROVISIONS
OF
THIS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
ARE
IN
LIEU
OF
ANY
OTHER
WRITIEN
WAR-
RANTY,
WHETHER
EXPRESS
OR
IMPLIED,
WRITIEN
OR
ORAL,
INCLUDING
ANY
WARRANTY
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
OR
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE
Notwitl1standing
the
above,
.
where
applicable,
if
you
qualify
as
a
"consumer"
under
the
Magnuson-Moss
Warranty
Act,
then
you
may
be
entitled
to
any
implied
warranties
allowed
by
law
for
the
period
of
the
express
war-
,
ranty
as
set
forth
below
Some
states
do
not
allow
limitations
on
how
long
an
implied
war-
I
ranty
lasts.
so
the
above
limitation
may
not
apply
to
you
For
how
long:
The
Bose
Limited
Warranty
lasts
one
year
from
the
purchase
date
for
electronic
products.
systems,
and
powered
speaker
components,
and
five
year
s
for
speaker
components
that
are
not
self-powered
(amplified)
Integrated,
stereo,
and
home
theater
systems
have
a
one
year
I
Limited
Warranty
Additionally,
the
131
marine
speakers
have
a
three
year
Limited
!
Warranty
Powered
component
speakers
11ave
a
one
year
Limited
War
ranty
term
for
the
elec-
tmnics
and
five
years
for
the
speakers
The
Headset
X
has
a
two
year
Limited
Warranty,
excluding
the
ear
cushions,
which
11ave
a 6
month
Limited
Warranty
The
OuietComfort"
headset
has
a1
year
Limited
Warranty
Please
see
yOlll
Owner's
Guide
for
details
For
the
I
Limited
Warranty
on
professional
products,
please
refel
to
youl
Owner's
Guide
fOl'
details
I
What
we
will
do:
.
We
will,
at
OUI
sale
option.
I
epair
01
I
eplace
any
defective
parts
within
a
reasonable
period
of
time
and
fme
of
cll3lge
What
we
will
not
do:
Pay
shipping
or
transportation
cl1arges
from
you
to
us
I
What
you
must
do
to
obtain
Warranty
Service:
11
Return
product
with
proof
of
purr,hase
tram
an
authorized
Bose
dealer
to
a
Bose
Service
!
Agency,
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; 2
Return
product
witl1
proof
of
purcllase
from
an
autl10rized
Bose
deale
I
directly
to
Bose
;
Corporation
If
you
elect
to
return
tile
product
directly
to
Bose
Corporation,
the
following
pro-
~
cedures
must
be
followed
~
a)
Contact
Bose
Corporation
fOI
specifiC
retuln
and
shipping
instructions,
which
will
include
i
but
may
not
be
limited
to
I
I))
Properly
packmg
the
plocluct
in
the
original
carton
for
shipping
If
you
need
a
new
car-
ton,
contact
Bose
COIpoiation
fOI
a
11ew
calion
available
at
a
nominal
charge,
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c) Labeling and shipping, freight prepaid, to Bose Corporation, Product and Technical
Support, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 or the one provided by Bose
Corporation You may also write to this address to obtain information about this limited
warranty
d) Placing any necessary return authorization number prominently on the outside of the car-
ton. (Cartons not bearinq a return authorization number where required will be refused.1
Exclusive Remedy:
This limited warranty is fully transferable provided that the current owner furnishes the original
proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF BOSE SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT
SHALL BOSE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
Some places do not allow limitations on the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental,
consequential or indirect damages, or the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you
Other conditions:
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if the label bearing
the serial number has been removed or defaced
Bose Corporation thanks you for your recent Bose product purchase,
We know it will give you years of satisfaction.
For your benefit. we recommend that you record your serial number(s), found on the product(s),
and other purchase information on this card and keep it with your personal records along with
proof of purchase If necessary, this information will allow us to better serve your needs
Model Name or Number ~_
Serial Number(s):
Date Purchased ~~ ~ ~~~
Dealer’s Name:
Dealer’s Address:
Please refer to your Owner’s Guide for the list of Warranty Service Centers.
Please send any correspondence regarding product information
or warranty services
to:
Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168
(508) 879-7330 or toll-free (800) 444-BOSE
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side
c)
Labeling
and
shipping,
freight
prepaid,
to
Bose
Corporation,
Product
and
Technical
Support,
The
Mountain,
Framingham,
MA
01701-9168
or
the
one
provided
by
Bose
Corporation
You
may
also
write
to
this
address
to
obtain
information
about
this
limited
warranty
d)
Placing
any
necessary
return
authorization
number
prominently
on
the
outside
of
the
car-
ton.
(Cartons
not
bearing
a
return
authorization
number
where
required
will
be
refused.)
Exclusive
Remedy:
This
limited
warranty
is
fully
transferable
provided
that
the
current
owner
furnishes
the
original
proof
of
purchase
from
an
authorized
Bose
dealer
THE
MAXIMUM
LIABILITY
OF
BOSE
SHALL
NOT
EXCEED
THE
ACTUAL
PURCHASE
PRICE
PAID
BY
YOU
FOR
THE
PRODUCT
IN
NO
EVENT
SHALL
BOSE
BE
LIABLE
FOR
SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL
OR
INDIRECT
DAMAGES
Some
places
do
not
allow
limitations
on
the
exclusion
or
limitation
of
relief,
special,
incidental.
consequential
or
indirect
damages,
or
the
limitation
of
liability
to
specified
amounts,
so
the
above
limitations
or
exclusions
may
not
apply
to
you
Other
conditions:
This
limited
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights,
and
you
may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
country
to
country
or
state
to
state
This
limited
warranty
is
void
if
the
label
bearing
the
serial
number
has
been
removed
or
defaced
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Bose
Corporation
thanks
you
for
your
recent
Bose
product
purchase.
We
know
it
will
give
you
years
of
satisfaction.
For
your
benefit,
we
recommend
that
you
record
your
serial
number(s),
found
on
the
product(s),
and
other
purchase
information
on
this
card
and
keep
it
with
your
personal
records
along
with
proof
of
purchase
If
necessary,
this
information
will
allow
us
to
better
serve
your
needs
Model
Name
or
Number
Serial
Number(s):
_
Date
Purchased
Dealer's
Name:
Dealer's
Address
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Please
refer
to
your
Owner's
Guide
for
the
list
of
Warranty
Service
Centers.
Please
send
any
correspondence
regarding
product
information
or
warranty
services
to:
Bose
Corporation,
The
Mountain,
Framingham,
MA
01701-9168
(508)
879-7330
or
toll-free
(800)
444-BOSE
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Bose 161 User manual

161
Bose
Brand
Bose
Model
161
Category
Soundbar speakers
Type
User manual
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Bose 161 speakers deliver long-term listening enjoyment with quality Bose speaker performance from a simple, elegant design. Advanced design and quality construction aim to provide long-term listening enjoyment in your home. Unique Bose technologies, usually associated with much larger speakers, deliver performance usually associated with much larger speakers.

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