Bose 701 Series II Speaker Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Setting Up

Choosing the speaker cord

It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-con-

ductor, 18-gauge or .82 mm

ﬁnd this wire at most electrical and hardware stores.

If the length of speaker wire extends more than 30 feet (9 m) from a receiver or ampliﬁer, refer

to "Wire recommendations" on page 11 or contact your authorized Bose

information.

Note: If you require longer cable runs, or have speaker wire already installed in the wall, the

Bose AC-7 adapter kit is available to accommodate this. The kit will also allow for the use of a

larger gauge speaker wire. Refer to the enclosed list for correct phone numbers to order

PN262061.

Running the speaker cord through a wall or under a ﬂoor

Make sure you have enough cord to reach from the receiver to the left main speaker. The

Bose interconnect cable is not intended for in-wall installation. For in-wall installation, check

your local building code requirements. Before proceeding, you may want to contact an elec-

trical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations.

Preparing the speaker cord

Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked

(striped, collared, ribbed, or may have writing on it). This marked wire is always positive (+).

The plain wire is always negative (–). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (–) ter-

minals on the speaker, receiver, or ampliﬁer.

Note: It is sometimes difﬁcult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.

To prepare the ends of the cord, strip approximately

both wires. Then, twist the bare ends of each wire so there are no loose strands of wire.

WARNING: Never use broken or frayed wiring, as damage or electrical shock may result.

Your 701

speaker system connects differently from conventional speaker systems. Both the

LEFT and RIGHT outputs from your receiver or ampliﬁer must connect to the left main 701

speaker. Please follow the connection instructions carefully to ensure proper performance.

Figure 5 on page 7 indicates how the speakers are connected to the receiver.

Connect your speaker wire to the SPEAKERS A or MAIN (front) left and right speaker outputs

on your ampliﬁer or receiver. See your receiver owner's guide for any additional information or

instructions.

CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC

power mains. Failure to do so may result in damage to your system.

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