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USER MANUAL Virtually Invisible 891 BOSE

• • • • •Important Safety Instructions Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference. WARNINGS:

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is preformed in accordance with applicable building codes, including local building codes and regulations.

• Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury and equipment damage. It is the responsibility of the installer to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used for application. CAUTIONS:

• These speakers are not designed or recommended for installation in ceilings.

• This product is not intended for use in Air-Handling Plenum Spaces.

• Consult local building codes before you get started with this installation.

• See product enclosures for safety-related markings.

• Make no modifications to the speakers or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance.

• Be sure to keep all insulation away from speakers in accordance with the installation instructions in this guide.

WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking

hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this might affect the operation of your implantable medical device. NOTE: This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats. Important safety instructions

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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexava- lent (CR(VI)) Polybro- minated Biphenyl (PBB) Polybro- minated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X O O O O O Metal parts X O O O O O Plastic parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Cables X O O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364. O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T

X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572 This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Fr

Trade Zone EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng East Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105. Please complete and retain for your records: Model number: ___________________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________________ We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide. Date of manufacture: The first bolded digit in the serial number indicates the year of manu- facture; “5” is 2005 or 2015. VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. © 2017 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.

891 or 691 in-wall speakers provide s uperior performance for built-in stereo music listening. Unpacking Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included: Virtually Invisible

speakers Virtually Invisible

speakers Two speakers Two speakersTwo speaker grilles Two speaker grillesTemplate Template Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose

dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Recommended tools You may need the following tools to complete installation: Phillips-head screwdriver Cutting toolPower drill Safety goggles Speaker wire requirements Gauge Maximum Length 18 AWG (0.82 mm ) 20 ft. (6 m)16 AWG (1.3 mm ) 30 ft. (9 m)14 AWG (2.1 mm ) 50 ft. (15 m)12 AWG (3.3 mm ) 90 ft. (27 m)

• Allow enough wire from the wall to wire the speakers before installing.

• Strip ½ in. (13 mm) of insulation at each end of both wires.

• Please check your local building codes and use only the correct type of wire required for in-wall installation.

• For information on installing speaker wire, consult a professional electrician or audio/video installer. Placement guidelines For optimal performance, install the speakers in positions similar to the diagram below: Notes:
• Use a stud finder to ensure the speaker hole is at least 4¾ in. (12 cm) away from a joist.

• Mount these speakers in wood frame or similar construction only. Bose recommends installing these speakers only in wood frame or similar wall construction with adequately spaced studs, as found in 2 x 4 construction. Placement in unfinished construction If you are planning installation in unfinished construction, purchase the Bose rough in kit. See “Accessories” on page 7. Introduction 4-6 ft. (1.2 m - 1.8 m)4-6 ft.(1.2 m - 1.8 m)5 ft. (1.5 m) minimumEnglish - 5 Installing the Speakers Cutting the speaker hole

1. Trace the template in the speaker location.

WARNING: Do not cut into surfaces that have hazards

concealed behind them such as electrical wiring or plumbing. If you are unsure of your ability to mount this speaker, contact a professional installer.

2. Drill a hole inside the template area large enough for your

3. Cut along the line you traced.

4. Remove the cutout section.

5. Clear away any torn or rough material from around

the hole. Connecting the speaker wire

1. Pull out at least 14 in. (36 cm) of the speaker wire.

Allow enough wire to connect the speaker from where you are standing.

2. Connect the positive wire to the red marked terminal on

the speaker. Note: The terminal marking is located on the top of the terminal. Virtually Invisible® 691 speaker

3. Connect the negative wire to the black marked terminal on

the speaker. Red (positive) marking6 - English Installing the speaker

1. Holding the outside edges, insert the speaker into

the hole. Note: Do not press on the two small drivers on the face of the speaker. This may damage the speaker. Virtually Invisible® 691 speaker CAUTION: Certain forms of insulation (such as horse hair plaster, newspaper, cellulose, or blown-in materials) may pose a risk of ignition. Be sure to keep all insulation away from the speakers.

2. Tighten all the clamp screws with a Phillips

head screwdriver. Note: If using a power drill, choose the lowest torque setting. Virtually Invisible® 691 speaker Attaching the grille The grille magnetically attaches to the rim of the speaker. Place the grille on the speaker. Virtually Invisible® 691 speaker Painting the grille You can paint the speaker grilles before you attach them to the speaker. Bose

is not responsible for the quality of adhesion or finish of non-factory-applied paints.

• Latex or oil-based architectural paint requires thinning for use with a siphon-feed spray gun. Refer to the owner’s guide provided with your spray gun for guidelines.

• Be careful when using a sharp implement in the grille perforations to remove a paint clog, which can damage the grille. Installing the SpeakersEnglish - 7 Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound from speakers

• Ensure the speaker wires did not disconnect from the speakers or the receiver/ amplifier.

• Check the settings on your receiver/amplifier. Refer to the receiver/amplifier owner’s guide for instructions on settings.

• If other stereo speakers are connected to a second set of audio outputs on your receiver/ amplifier, select the proper A or B speaker setting to match the A or B outputs connected to your speakers. Sound from one speaker only

• Center the balance control on your receiver/amplifier.

• Ensure no wires from the positive and negative terminals on the receiver/amplifier are touching.

• Disconnect the speaker wire from the receiver/ amplifier channel and reconnect it to a different channel.

• Check that no wires from the positive and negative terminals are touching where the speaker wire connects to the speaker.

• Disconnect the speaker wire from the speaker and reconnect it to another speaker. If this speaker works, your speaker needs to be serviced. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton.

• Replace and re-install the speaker wire if these troubleshooting steps do not solve the problem. Bass/treble is weak

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

• Ensure there are no gaps between the speaker frame and the wall surface.

• Switch the wires connected to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver/amplifier.

• Disconnect the speaker wire from the receiver/ amplifier channel and reconnect it to a different channel. Static/noise from speaker

• Ensure the wires are in good condition, are firmly connected to the speaker and receiver/amplifier and are not touching across terminals.

• Connect the music source to the receiver/amplifier properly.

• See “Sound from one speaker only”. Accessories For unfinished construction, use the Bose

rough-in kit. The kit contains parts for two speakers and is designed for installation after the joists are in place and before wallboard is added. When installed, the kit reserves a place for each speaker and indicates where to make the speaker hole in the wallboard. For more information or to order accessories, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Customer service For additional help using the system:

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• Contact Bose customer service. Refer to the contact sheet in the carton. Limited warranty Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights. The warranty information provided with this product does not apply in Australia and New Zealand. See our website at www.Bose.com.au/warranty or www.Bose.co.nz/warranty for details of the Australia and New Zealand warranty. Technical information Compatibility Compatible with amplifiers or receivers rated 10-100W per channel/rated 4 to 8 ohms Virtually Invisible

891: 50W IEC continuous power handling; rated 6 ohms Virtually Invisible

691: 50W IEC continuous power handling; rated 8 ohms Virtually Invisible

891 driver complement: Two 1" (25.4 mm) dome tweeters configured in an array One 7" (178 mm) high-excursion woofer Virtually Invisible

691 driver complement: Two ¾" (19 mm) dome tweeters configured in an array One 5" (127 mm) high-excursion woofer Virtually Invisible

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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and ElementsPart Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent (CR(VI))Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X O O O O O Metal parts X O O O O O Plastic parts O O O O O O Speakers X O O O O O Cables X O O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572. X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572 This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance 中国における輸入元: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone EUにおける輸入元: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands 台湾における輸入元: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng East Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105. 控えとして、製品のシリアル番号を下の欄にご記入ください。 モデル番号: ______________________________________________ シリアル番号: ____________________________________________ 購入日: __________________________________________________ このガイドとともに、ご購入時の領収証と保証書を保管すること

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