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  • Page 1 ® Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Profes- sional Stereo Power Amplifier. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 RIVOLGERSI A PERSONALE AUTORIZZATO. I simboli di AVVERTIMENTO qui riprodotti rappresentano i simboli che si trovano sul pannello posteriore degli amplificatori di potenza stereo professionale Modello 1800-VI e Modello 1600-VI. Il simbolo del lampo con la freccia, racchiuso in un triangolo equilatero, avverte l’utente che all’interno dell’apparecchio vi sono parti non isolate sotto tensione di...
  • Page 4 ER ZIJN GEEN ONDERDELEN DIE DOOR DE GEBRUIKER KUNNEN WORDEN GEREPAREERD. LAAT ONDERHOUD OVER AAN BEVOEGD Deze waarschuwingssymbolen bevinden zich op de achterkant van de Model 1800-VI en 1600-VI professionele stereo vermogensversterker. De bliksemstraal met pijlpunt in een gelijkzijdige driehoek dient om de gebruiker erop attent te maken dat er niet-geïsoleerde, gevaarlijke spanning in de kast van...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.0 Before You Begin....................... 6 2.1 Unpacking the amplifier ..................6 ® 3.0 The Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers ..6 4.0 Installation ........................7 4.1 Location and general precautions ............... 7 4.2 Mechanical considerations ................. 7 4.2.1 Rear support for road applications ............

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Also, their accurate sound and ample power make these amplifiers ideal for critical studio applications. The 1800-VI amplifier is rated at 600 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 450 watts per channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation, it is rated at 1400 watts into 8 ohms.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Model 1800-VI amplifier requires an average of 6.7 amps for 120V versions (3.5 amps for 230V versions). The Bose Model 1600-VI amplifier requires an average of 4.2 amps for 120V versions (2.2 amps for 230V versions). 4.5 Magnetic leakage considerations You can mount the Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI amplifier without concern for magnetic flux leakage.

  • Page 8: Input Wiring

    4.0 Installation 4.6 Input wiring You may use 1/4" phone jacks, XLR connectors, and quick connect terminal block connectors for the input signal with either unbalanced 2-conductor or balanced 3-conductor cables. Use shielded coaxial cable to conduct the signal from the source (mixer, equalizer, CD player) to the amplifier.

  • Page 9: Unbalanced Operation

    4.0 Installation For the quick connect terminal block, use the female connector provided. Pin 3 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal. Pin 2 carries the – (low, inverting) side of the signal. Pin 1 is ground (see Figure 3). Figure 3 Quick connect terminal block balanced input connection.
  • Page 10 4.0 Installation For the XLR, pin 2 carries the + (hot, non-inverting) side of the signal, and pin 1 is ground. To reference the input differential amplifier for the correct gain, short pin 3 to pin 1 (see Figure 5). Figure 5 1/4"...

  • Page 11: Input Sensitivity

    4.0 Installation 4.7 Input sensitivity The amplifier input sensitivity is set to 0.775V rms for rated output. To reduce the sensitivity by 6 dB to 1.5V rms, simply remove JP100(CH1) and JP200(CH2), located on the main amplifier board (see Figure 7). Figure 7 Input sensitivity modification.

  • Page 12: Output Wiring

    4.0 Installation 4.8 Output wiring Use heavy gauge wire for speaker connections. The greater the distance between the amplifier and the speakers, the larger the diameter the wire should be. This will minimize power losses across the wire and improve damping of the speaker. Wire thickness specifications (gauges) get larger as the wire gets thinner.

  • Page 13: Bridged Mono

    CONSULT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS. SEE OPERATING D.O.M. MANUAL MANUAL BEFORE USING. BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. LEVEL DEFEAT 700 W 4 700 W 4 LICENSED UNDER U.S. PAT. NO. 4,484,150 INPUT IMPEDANCE 25K OHMS EACH LEG TO GROUND (TOTAL 50K OHMS BALANCED)

  • Page 14: Operation

    Figure 10 on page 16. A sample set up might involve one Model 1800-VI amplifier driving two channels of 502A loudspeakers in stereo mode. A second Model 1800-VI amplifier could be added to drive a 502B module.

  • Page 15: Power Switch

    Protects the amplifier from catastrophic failures that could damage internal circuitry. type and value fuse indicated ® Repeated fuse blowing is a sign of internal distress. Refer to an authorized Bose Service next to the fuse holder. Center for evaluation.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    SPEAKER CONNECTIONS. SEE OPERATING D.O.M. MANUAL BEFORE USING. MANUAL module installed. BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. LEVEL DEFEAT 700 W 4 700 W 4 LICENSED UNDER U.S. PAT. NO. 4,484,150 INPUT IMPEDANCE 25K OHMS EACH LEG TO GROUND (TOTAL 50K OHMS BALANCED)

  • Page 17: Eq Out Connectors

    With equalization cards installed in the Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI amplifier, the EQ OUT of the amplifier can be connected to the line level inputs of additional devices driving the same type Bose loudspeakers (i.e. 802).

  • Page 18: Speaker Outputs

    SER. CONSULT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS. SEE OPERAT D.O.M. MANUAL BEFORE USING. MANUAL BOSE CORPORATION, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. LEVEL DEFEAT LICENSED UNDER U.S. PAT. NO. 4,484,150 CLIPPING ELIMINATOR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    6.0 Troubleshooting Problems/solutions ® If you are having trouble or suspect a problem with the Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier, try some simple troubleshooting before contacting an authorized Bose Service Center. Problem What to do No sound, no power •...

  • Page 20: Features

    Bridged Mono mode for combining the power of both channels into a single higher powered channel Sequencer connection for sequentially powering-up multiple amplifiers ® ® ® Active equalization cards available for the Bose 402 , 502 A, 502B, and 802 , Model 8 and Model 25/32 loudspeakers. Bi-Amp/Full Range configurable Internally configurable for Parallel Mono mode for single channel low impedance operation Internally configurable for 0.775V or 1.5V rms input sensitivity...

  • Page 21: Warranty, Service

    Amplifier with a five-year, transferable, limited warranty. For more information, please read the warranty card. Service If you experience problems with your Bose Model 1800-VI or 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifier, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. The dealer will verify any defects and arrange for service.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    9.0 Specifications Specifications for Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI ® Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers Model 1800-VI amplifier Model 1600-VI amplifier Power Output Power Output Continuous Average Output Power, Continuous Average Output Power, both channels driven: both channels driven: 450 watts per channel into 8 ohms...
  • Page 23 10V/ S (Bandwidth limited) 40V/ S (RFI filtering removed) CMRR ® > 80 dB @ 1 kHz (without Bose input module) > 60 dB from 20 Hz-20 kHz (without Bose input module) Power Requirements 120VAC/50-60 Hz 220-240VAC/50-60 Hz 100VAC/50-60 Hz Note Make sure your outlet is capable of supplying the correct voltage specified for your model.
  • Page 24 1600-VI es un sistema de alto rendimiento diseñado para su utilización junto con todos los sistemas de altavoces profesionales Bose. Se trata de un equipo de gran potencia con un formato robusto y ligero (13,6 Kg) con una altura de sólo dos unidades de espacio en bastidor (89 mm). Puede utilizarse tanto en instalaciones portátiles como permanentes.
  • Page 25 (alta ganancia) Pendiente máxima: 10 V/ S (limitado por ancho de banda) Rechazo al modo común (CMRR): >80 dB a 1 kHz (sin el módulo de entrada Bose) Consumo de potencia: 45 W en reposo 500 W con un programa musical 1000 W a máxima potencia sobre una carga de 8...
  • Page 26 Las tarjetas opcionales de ecualización activa proporcionan una compensación en frecuencias adecuada para todos los sistemas de altavoces profesionales de Bose, sin necesidad de utilizar un controlador independiente. Ofrecen también una salida de ecualización con nivel de línea para conectar otros amplificadores 1600-VI sin tener que utilizar tarjetas de ecualización adicionales.

  • Page 27: Amplificador De Potencia Estéreo Profesional Modelo 1800-Vi

    Puede utilizarse tanto en instalaciones portátiles como permanentes. El 1800-VI es un amplificador de dos canales de gran potencia que proporciona 450 vatios por canal sobre 8 , 600 vatios por canal sobre 4 , o 1400 vatios puenteado sobre una carga de 8 . Ha sido diseñado para aceptar tarjetas acoplables de ecualización activa para todos los altavoces profesionales de Bose, lo que evita la necesidad de un...
  • Page 28 (alta ganancia) Pendiente máxima: 10 V/ S (limitado por ancho de banda) Rechazo al modo común (CMRR): >80 dB a 1 kHz (sin el módulo de entrada Bose) Consumo de potencia: 55 W en reposo 800 W con un programa musical 1500 W a máxima potencia sobre una carga de 8...
  • Page 29 Appendix Funcionamiento a 70 ó 100 voltios Cuando se utiliza un amplificador 1800-VI en modo mono puenteado para excitar una línea de 70 ó 100 voltios: Configuración de puentes de altavoz Línea: 70V 100V 70V 100V 70V 100V 70V 100V...

  • Page 31: Bose Corporation

    Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Japan Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building Canada 28-3 Maruyama-cho Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 TEL 3-5489-0955 FAX 3-5489-0592 1-800-465-2673...
  • Page 32 ©2000 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham MA 01701-9168 USA 198352 AM Rev.02 JN10421 PC023298...

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