Bose 791 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible solution

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REFERENCE

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible solution

 

 

The speakers do

• Check the settings on your receiver/amplifier. Refer to the owner’s guide that came with it for

not play

instruction on settings.

 

• If other stereo speakers are connected to a second set of audio outputs on your amplifier/

 

receiver, make sure to select the proper A or B speaker setting to match the A or B outputs

 

connected to your Virtually Invisible® 791 speakers.

 

 

Only one speaker

• Check the balance control on your receiver/amplifier and make sure it is centered.

plays

• Trace the cord from the speaker in question to the receiver/amplifier and make sure no wires

 

from the + and – terminals on the receiver/amplifier are touching.

 

• Disconnect the cord from the receiver/amplifier channel and reconnect it to a different

 

receiver/amplifier channel.

 

– If the performance is now fine, the problem lies in the original receiver/amplifier channel,

 

the component source of the music, or the connections between the receiver/amplifier and

 

the source. Check all of those to make sure they are performing properly. Reconnect the

 

speaker to the proper channel of a functioning receiver/amplifier.

 

– If the problem persists, its source is either the speaker wire or the speaker in question.

 

Follow the next instruction.

 

• Check the cable connected to the speaker in question to be sure that no wires from the +

 

and – terminals are touching.

 

• Disconnect the cord from the speaker in question and reconnect it to another speaker.

 

– If the performance is now fine, the problem lies in the original speaker. Contact your

 

authorized Bose dealer, who will arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer

 

to the address list included in the carton.

 

– If the problem persists, its source is the speaker wires. Follow the next instruction.

 

• Replace and re-run the speaker wire only after you have followed the procedure above

 

and find no other source of the problem.

 

 

The bass or treble

• Check the tonal balance setting on your receiver/amplifier.

is weak

• Check for gaps between the speaker frame and the ceiling surface.

 

• Trace the cord from the speaker in question to the receiver/amplifier and switch the wires

 

connected to the + and – terminals at that end.

 

– If this strengthens the bass performance, the problem was caused by inconsistent polarity

 

of the connections made at either end of the cable.

 

• Disconnect the cord from the receiver/amplifier channel and reconnect it to a different

 

receiver/amplifier channel.

 

 

Static or noise from

• Trace the cord from the speaker in question to the receiver/amplifier. Make sure the wires are

one speaker

in good condition, are firmly connected, and are not touching across terminals.

 

• Check the connections from the source of the music to the receiver/amplifier.

 

• Unscrew the speaker clamps and remove the affected speaker to reveal the cable. Make

 

sure the wires are in good condition, are firmly connected, and are not touching across

 

terminals.

 

• If the previous efforts do not solve the problem, refer to the proposed solutions for “Only one

 

speaker plays” above.

 

 

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Contents Virtually Invisible 791 Speakers Important words of caution Important safety instructionsTest each speaker to make sure it works Basic steps to installationBefore you begin UnpackingOther equipment you will need Gauge Maximum Length Selecting speaker cableFront of your room Placement guidelinesUsing the arrow as a guide Placing speakers for stereo soundPlacing speakers for home theater Other considerationsFront of your home theater room Using the template Preparing the ceilingDrilling a pilot hole Cutting the speaker hole Getting the wire ready Connecting the speaker Finishing the installationSecuring the speaker Important Considerations Attaching the grille Testing each speakerUsing a dry brush technique Painting the exterior partsPainting the grille Painting the frame Using a spray techniqueProblem Possible solution TroubleshootingWhat you must do to obtain Limited Warranty service Customer serviceLimited warranty Accessories

791 specifications

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