Bose L1 model 1S system Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

3

Venice_SafetyInstructions.fm  4/12

English

Deutsch

Français

Dansk

Español

Italiano

Svenska

Nederlands

Italiano

Svenska

Deutsch

Nederlands

Français

Español

I

MPORTANT

 S

AFETY

 I

NSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources, such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug 
has two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong 
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug 
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus. 

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 

bracket, or table specified by the man-
ufacturer or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 

or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid 

overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or 
integral convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – 

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17. See product enclosure bottom for safety-related 

markings. 

18. Use proper power sources – 

Plug the product into 

a proper power source, as described in the operating 
instructions or as marked on the product.

19. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 

splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, 
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Information about products that 

generate electrical noise

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in 
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the 
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in 
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference 
in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at their own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to 
operate this equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.

Initial turn on inrush current: 32 Amps

Inrush current after AC mains interruption of 5 seconds: 
32 Amps

This product meets all EN55103-2 immunity 
requirements for E2 electromagnetic environment.

VeniceOG.book  Page 3  Monday, April 30, 2012  2:33 PM

Summary of Contents for L1 model 1S system

Page 1: ...L1 model 1S system with ToneMatch port Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ctive earthing connection CAUTION Make no modifications to the system or accessories Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety regulatory compliance and system performance CAUTION Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the apparatus CAUTION Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily op...

Page 3: ...pilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles 16 Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that coul...

Page 4: ... Connecting the B1 or B2 bass module 12 Adding a T1 ToneMatch audio engine optional 13 Adding a second B1 bass module optional 14 OPERATING INFORMATION 15 Setting the analog input level 15 Using a T1 ToneMatch audio engine and an analog input source 15 User scenarios 15 Single musician 15 Multiple musicians 16 Full band 17 DJ events 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Caring for your product 19 Cleaning 19...

Page 5: ... hours This frees you from the time consuming and often frustrating effort required to prop erly set up conventional sound equipment Dramatically improved performance Compared to using conventional equipment performance and enjoyment dramatically improve because the struggle to hear yourself and the other musicians is diminished Creates excitement and emotion Enhanced performance of the musicians ...

Page 6: ...nd enhance performance you can add A second B1 bass module for bass guitar kick drum or organ Each power stand can power up to two B1 bass modules A T1 ToneMatch audio engine for digital signal processing additional inputs and user inter face control For a complete list of optional equipment and accessories please visit www Bose com livesound Figure 1 L1 model 1S system and optional equipment Top ...

Page 7: ...t Bass output signal for driving one or two B1 bass modules Accepts a 4 wire bass module cable Trim Adjusts the level of the analog input signal ToneMatch port Digital audio and power con nection for the optional T1 ToneMatch audio engine Accepts the included ToneMatch cable Analog Input A line level analog input Accepts a TRS phone cable Used for an instrument or other audio source Signal Clip LE...

Page 8: ...the plastic bags out of the reach of children Power stand carton Array and extension carton B1 or B2 bass module carton L1 power stand Carrying bag AC power cord Quick setup guide Owner s guide Product registration card L1 model 1S top array and bottom extension Carrying bag B1 or B2 bass module Cover Bass module cable 4 wire Adhesive rubber feet for B2 only B1 or B2 bass module owner s guide L1TM...

Page 9: ...in setting up for a concert or show Set up your system in the rear area of the performance stage If possible position your system behind the performer s If you are part of a group avoid crowding together on stage Allow some distance ideally 7 8 feet 2 1 2 4 m between you and the L1 system and another performer This allows the sound to wrap around performers and reflect off adjacent surfaces of the...

Page 10: ...ury and or damage to the product Position the power stand on the floor in the chosen location before assembling the system Assembling the L1 model 1S system This procedure tells you how to set up the loudspeaker sections in the power stand If you plan to mount the T1 ToneMatch audio engine on the L1 model 1S system see Adding a T1 ToneMatch audio engine optional on page 13 before installing the to...

Page 11: ... 4 Figure 4 Power connections AC Mains CAUTION DO NOT block or cover the handle opening which is part of the ventilation system Doing so can cause the L1 system to overheat switch to a thermal protection mode and temporarily turn off Power switch CAUTION Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronic equipment Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in an...

Page 12: ...Out connector on the power stand Rotate the plug clockwise to lock it Note To disconnect a B1 or B2 cable slide back the metal tab on the body of the plug rotate the plug counterclockwise and pull it out of the connector Figure 5 B1 and B2 bass modules B1 Bass Module Out Bass Module Out B2 CAUTIONS DO NOT connect any bass module other than the B1 or B2 to the power stand DO NOT substitute the supp...

Page 13: ...ing this procedure 1 Slide the carriage into the channel on the rear of the bottom extension and turn the knob clockwise to lock it in place Figure 6 2 Insert the mounting bar into the slot in the carriage and push it downward 3 Place the T1 on the mounting bar as shown 4 Plug one end of the ToneMatch cable supplied with the audio engine into the ToneMatch output port on the T1 5 Using the hook an...

Page 14: ...1 bass modules to the Bass Module Out connector on the power stand Driving more than two B1 bass modules from this output improperly loads the amplifier in the power stand resulting in less than full system performance 1 Connect the first B1 to the Bass Module Out connector on the power stand 2 Plug one end of the second B1 cable into the unused connector of the first B1 Plug the other end of the ...

Page 15: ... level of the audio engine and the analog audio source is adjusted independently The power stand Trim control only affects the volume level of the analog audio source con nected to the Analog Input Therefore the Signal Clip indicator indicates the status only of the analog input signal The T1 ToneMatch audio engine has a Trim control and signal clip indicator for each input a Volume control for ea...

Page 16: ...rançais Español Figure 2 Single system with guitar and microphone T1 ToneMatch audio engine Multiple musicians In this scenario a keyboard guitar duo sings and plays through a single T1 ToneMatch audio engine and an L1 system Figure 3 Single system with multiple instruments and T1 ToneMatch audio engine T1 ToneMatch audio engine ...

Page 17: ...l band A full band scenario is built around multiple T1 ToneMatch audio engines and L1 systems Each musician plays and sings through a single T1 ToneMatch audio engine and L1 system Figure 4 Multiple systems each with a T1 ToneMatch audio engine T1 ToneMatch audio engine T1 ToneMatch audio engine T1 ToneMatch audio engine T1 ToneMatch audio engine ...

Page 18: ...ands Italiano Svenska Deutsch Nederlands Français Español DJ events DJs use many types of input sources CD player turntable MP3 player etc plugged into a mixer In this scenario two mixer outputs can be fed into two L1 systems for stereo sound Figure 5 Two systems a mixer and input devices ...

Page 19: ...bass module 4 wire cable AC outlet tester Spare AC power cord Problem What to do System is plugged in power switch is on but power LED is off Make sure you have power at the AC outlet Try operating a lamp or other equipment from the same AC outlet or test the outlet using an AC outlet tester Make sure the power stand s power cord plug is fully inserted into the AC outlet Power LED is on green but ...

Page 20: ... are using the B1 B2 bass module 4 wire cable included with the B1 bass module package Make sure that the B1 or B2 bass module grille is facing forward toward the musicians and audience No mid high sounds heard from the L1 top array Make sure the L1 top array and bottom extension are firmly seated in their connectors Make sure connections are not bent or broken Try cleaning the contacts on the lou...

Page 21: ...0 cm x 10 5 cm 16 3 lb 7 4 kg Bottom extension 39 63 H x 4 15 W x 4 13 D 100 6 cm x 10 6 cm x 10 5 cm 8 5 lb 3 8 kg B1 bass module 15 H x 10 W x 17 D 38 0 cm x 26 0 cm x 45 0 cm 25 1 lb 11 4 kg B2 bass module 23 4 H x 13 31 W x 18 9 D 59 4 cm x 33 8 cm x 48 cm 45 lb 20 41 kg Electrical AC power rating 100 120V 50 60Hz 500W USA Canada 220 240V 50 60Hz 500W Europe Peak inrush current 32A 120V 60Hz U...

Page 22: ... 2012 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM356144 Rev 00 www Bose com livesound ...

Reviews: