Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 Speakers May 13, 2003 AM267565_00_V.pdf Bose Corporation Safety Information Important words of caution WARNING: Installation shall be in accordance with the applicable section of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and/or the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, as applicable. The wiring method and compartment shall be such as not to interfere with the operation of the speaker. CAUTION: Consult local building codes before you get started with this installation. Please read this owner's guide completely before you start. Then carefully consider your experience with using the tools and taking the precautions referred to here. CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions in this owner's guide voids all warranties on your speakers. If you have doubts about doing this installation, you should contact either the dealer you purchased the product from, an electrician, or a professional audio/video installer. You can describe the job and request a cost estimate before committing to installation service. Small check marks call your attention to the tools you'll need for the next step. Tips offer ideas to make the job go easier and help you avoid mistakes. Use these instructions with wood frame or similar construction only Each speaker requires 8 1/16 inches (20.5 cm) of horizontal space, and 14 inches (35.6 cm) of vertical space inside the wall or ceiling, plus a minimum of 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm) of depth from the face of wallboard that is a maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Bose recommends installing these speakers only in wood frame or similar construction where there is enough space between studs, as is found in 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 wall/ceiling construction. The instructions in this guide are specific to that type of installation only. Note: These speakers are not designed for installation in masonry walls or ceilings. 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: Virtually Invisible® 191 loudspeaker in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 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, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 20 February 2003 Bose Products B.V. Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam The Netherlands Nic Merks Vice President, Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003 Contents Where to find... English Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What makes this speaker better also makes it different . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other equipment you'll need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consider which shape you prefer for your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Considering your wall type and the approach it requires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories that can help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use special care in cutting through plaster and lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing in a pre-wired room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing in an exterior wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deciding on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the general wall area for one speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepare the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planning to run speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before the wallboard goes up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where the walls are finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steps to Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you make any holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drill a pilot hole for testing the wall space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the template for this first step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drilling the pilot hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing the space behind the hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repairing a pilot hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passing the pilot hole test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepare the wall for inserting the speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the template a second time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutting the speaker hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert and wire the speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert the speaker into the opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make the speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test the speaker now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure the speaker to the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the speaker looks crooked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When the grille is finally in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing to paint the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Painting the grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Painting the frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 11 11 11 13 13 15 15 15 15 17 18 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 26 26 28 29 29 29 30 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 Deutsch Español Français Nederlands For your records Serial numbers are located on the left side, near the top of each of the Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers. Serial numbers:______________________________ and __________________________________ Dealer name:_______________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone:_____________________________Purchase date: __________________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner's guide. AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003 3 Introduction Before you begin... Please be sure to read this guide carefully before you do any cutting. There are many factors to consider when choosing a location for your speakers. Thank you for choosing to install Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers in your room. Innovative engineering and advanced design enable these speakers to deliver Bose quality performance for big impact in spite of their small size. Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers feature an Articulated Array® speaker configuration that delivers the type of clear, lifelike sound and even coverage known as Bose Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance. What makes this speaker better also makes it different When installed, Virtually Invisible® 191 speakers take up very little wall space. What isn't apparent is their advanced enclosure design, shown in Figure 1. It ensures predictably fine performance wherever the speakers are installed, regardless of the size and shape of the wall space. It also helps prevent the speaker sound from invading other rooms, a common problem with installed speakers of more conventional design. Figure 1 Size and shape of the speaker enclosure, as shipped with the rectangular frame attached Rectangular grille Speaker frame screws Rectangular speaker frame Speaker face Dogleg clamps Dogleg clamp screws Speaker enclosure 4 AM267565_01_V.pdf May 13, 2003 Carefully unpack the speakers. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest means to transport your speakers as needed. If any part of the speaker pair appears damaged, do not use the pair. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address list included in the carton. Note: Now is a good time to find the serial numbers on the side of each speaker. Copy those numbers onto your warranty card and in the "For your records" space on page 3. Hardware for securing the speaker to a wall or ceiling comes attached to the speaker. But you will need a variety of other equipment, including tools, to prepare the surface for installing the speakers (Figure 3). Preparation *Carpenter's level is suggested for use when installing speakers in a wall. **Speaker cord specifications are provided in "Using speaker cord," beginning on page 11. Round speaker frames Round speaker grilles Speaker cord** ***Painter's tape or other tape with light adhesive that will not damage paint or wallpaper. Round paint shield Check to be sure the carton includes all the parts shown in Figure 2. 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