Boston Acoustics Bravo Manuel utilisateur

Boston

Bravo

High Performance Multi-Purpose Speaker

Boston

Acoustics

Specifications

Frequency Response (±3dB)

Recommended Amplifier Power

Nominal Impedance

Sensitivity

watt

(2.83v)

Bass

Unit

Tweeter

Crossover Frequency

Dimensions (HxWxD) with corner fillers

Dimensions (HxWxD) without corner fillers

Weight

Finish

80-20,OOOHz

125 watts

8ohms

89dB

/2"

(115mm)

copolymer

1" (25mm) black anodized

aluminum

dome

with

AMD

2500Hz

14% x 61

5%"

(362

x166 x134mm)

14% x 61

x4%"

(362

x166 x108mm)

5Ibs (2.25kg)

White

black textured ABS

with matching cloth grille

Description

The

Boston Bravo™

amUlti-purpose,

high

performance

compact

loudspeaker.

The

Boston

Bravo, which uses Boston's

patented

one-inch

aluminum

dome

tweeter

with

AMD

and a 41/2-inch woofer, can

combined

with

its

supplied

mounting

bracket

rear stand

mounted

placed

virtually anywhere in any room.

The

Boston Bravo

essentially

one-quarter

acylinder,

allowing

mounted

vertically

any

height

in acorner,

horizontally

the

top

awall,

where

wall and

ceiling

meet.

Attaching

the

Boston

Bravo

any surface

simple

mounting

the

bracket

the

wall,

removing

the

grille

from

the

speaker, and

then

attaching

the

speaker

the

bracket

using

the

supplied

screws.

Once

the

grille

placed

back

the

speaker,

the

means

attachment

becomes

virtually

invisible. Additionally,

the

Boston Bravo can

placed

either

horizontally

vertically

any flat surface, such

table

ashelf. Horizontally,

can

either

angle

upward

resting

its

two

corner

fillers

sit"untilted using

the

rear stand.

By virtue

its

patented

tweeter,

the

Boston

Bravo

economical

and

appropriate

choice

asurround speaker

for

any Boston system using similarly

equipped

main

and center

channel speakers: VR-M50,

60,

80,

90 and VR-MC; VR940,

950,

965, 975, 910

and

920; MR90x, 100x

and

90c. However, since

the

Boston Sound™

with

all

other

Boston

speakers,

the

Boston Bravo can

used successfully

asurround speaker

with

any

Boston

main

and

center

channel

speakers. The Boston Bravo can also

used in

conjunction

with

any

today's

widely

available

quality

loudspeaker

brands.

Because it

designed

high-performance,

general-purpose

speaker,

the

Boston Bravo

suitable

for

any

high-fidelity

application

where

important

that

the

speaker

blends

into

its surroundings. The

Boston

Bravo

well

suited

for

back-

ground

and

whole

house music applications. The

Boston

Bravo's

highly

flexible

mounting

bracket

allows

placed

wide

variety

locations,

and

for

the

speaker

angled

for

optimum

sound

quality

and

three-dimensional

imaging.

When

apair

placed

vertically in

the

corners

room,

the

Boston

Bravo creates an unusually

wide

listening

window,

providing

true

stereo

sound

reproduction

over

broad

area.

For full-range applications, it

recommended

that

the

Boston

Bravo

used in

conjunction

with

one

Boston's

powered

subwoofers: PV400, 600, 800

1000.

The

Boston

Bravo's

low

frequency

limit

80Hz,

allowing

for

great

deal

placement

fleXibility

for

the

subwoofer.

The

Boston Bravo's

robust

design

allows it

used

with

full-range signals

and

amplifiers

rated

between

and 125 watts. Please

note

that

the

Boston

Bravo

not

magnetically shielded. Therefore,

should

not

placed

closer

than

18 inches

from

tube

television.

The

Boston Bravo may

used safely near

projection

and

plasma televisions,

How

Connect Your Speakers

Correctly

wiring

your

speakers

important

for

achieving

the

best

sound

quality.

Wiring

should

takejust

few

minutes,

but

it's

important

carefully, since

incorrect

wiring

(such as reversed connections) can result in a

poor

soundstage

and

poor

bass.

recommend

18-gauge

wire

thicker

for

runs

feet

(4.5m),

and

16-gauge

wire

thicker

for

longer

runs.

Separate

the

first

few

inches

the

wire

conductors.

Strip

off

liz-inch

(12mm)

insulation

from

the

ends

each

speaker

wire

expose

the

two

conductors

and

tightly

twist

the

wire strands.

WARNING:

prevent

electrical shock hazard, always switch

off

the

amplifier

receiver

when

making

connections

the

speaker.

When

making

all connections,

sure

connect

the

+(red)

the

speaker

the

+(red)

the

amplifier,

and

the

-(black)

the

speaker

the

-(black)

the

amplifier.

IMPORTANT:

Typically,

one

side

the

wire

smooth.

Connect

this

side

the

-(black)

connection.

The

other

side

has a

rib

stripe.

Connect

this

the

+(red)

connection.

Using

the

spring terminal

posts:

The

spring

terminal

posts

permit

easy

connection

banana plugs,

spade

lugs,

and

bare wire.

Push

the the

top

the

terminal

down

approximately

%-inch,

exposing

the

hole. Insert

the

wire

the

hole

and

release

the

terminal.

Checking

the

Speaker Connections

important

that

your

speakers are

hooked

with

similar

polarity

in phase." A

simple

listening

test

will tell

you

your

speakers are

connected

properly. Place

the

speakers face

face,

closely

together

as possible.

While

listening

music

with

your

amplifier

set

MONO,

reverse

the

connections

one

speaker only. You'll hear a

dramatic

change

in sound. The

connection

that

yields

the

fuller bass

and

louder

sound

correct.

Connecting

the

Boston Bravo

Your Amplifier

Receiver

Connect

the

speaker

terminals

the

amplifier

speaker

outputs.

Make

sure

the

speaker

cable

correctly

routed

through

the

mounting

bracket.

(see

Mounting

Options)

When

making

all connections,

sure

connect

+(red)

and

-(black).

speaker

terminal---ttI-III~~

III

+ -

amplifier

receiver 3

Using

the

Boston Bravo on aFlat Surface

The

Boston

Bravo can

used

flat

surface, such as a

table,

shelf

the

floor.

For

horizontal

placement

that

tilts

45°,

both

corner

fillers

must

used

and

the

bracket

must

removed.

For

untilted

horizontal

placement,

the

rear

stand

must

used

with

the

mounting

bracket

attached

(see"

Mount

the

Speaker

the

Bracket"

page

and

the"

Rear

Stand

Installation

Instructions"

the

enclosed

bag

that

contains

the

stand). For vertical

applica-

tions, a

single

corner

filler

must

used

the

end

that

will sit

the

surface

and

the

bracket

should

removed.

Invert

the

corner

filler

that

the

small, circular recess faces

outward.

Attach

one

the

supplied

self-adhesive

rub-

ber

feet

that

its

edge

contacts

the

diameter

the

recess.

Apply

two

feet,

each

13/a-inch (34mm)

from

the

outer

edge

the

plastic

housing

where

meets

the

grille

(as

shown

below

left).

not

apply

the

feet

the

grille

cloth,

they

will

not

adhere

well.

comer

fillers facing

in"

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bracket

removed

Horizontal Placement-Angled

Vertical Placement

13/8_

34mm

bracket

removed

Mounting

the

Boston Bravo

Identify

the

Bracket

flat mounting holes (4)

per

side

speaker-to-bracket

mounting holes (2)

per

side

speaker

cable

run

holes (2)

top

and bottom

III-f-----#--

angle/corner

mounting holes (4)

per

side

+--++--t----">.....------H--'>single gang electrical

box mounting holes

single

gang--tf----Ht-+tt-

electric

outlet

opening

here

determine

what

screw

holes

the

Boston

Bravo

bracket

should

used

for

your

application.

When

removed

from

its

packing

material,

the

Boston

Bravo's

mounting

bracket

fitted

into

the

back

the

speaker.

Remove

the

tape

that

temporarily

holding

the

bracket

the

speaker,

and

then

pull

the

bracket

away

from

the

back

the

speaker.

Determine

how

the

Boston

Bravo

mounted

the

wall

ceiling.

can

mounted

either

horizontally

vertically,

either

open

section

wall,

where

two

three

room

surfaces

meet.

Refer

the

illustration

NOTE:

The

large

rectangular

hole

the

middle

the

bracket

will

fit

single

gang

electrical

outlet

route

the

speaker

wire

through

conduit.

Mount

the

Bracket

the

Wall

Decide

where

mount

bracket.

IMPORTANT:

See

"Ceiling Clearance" on page

Determine

what

mounting

holes

the

bracket

will

used.

Mark

the

holes

the

wall

ceiling

using

bracket

template.

Drill

the

holes

using

the

appropriate

drill

bit

size

accommodate

the

mounting

hardware

that

you

plan

use (ie,

112-inch

diameter

clear

the

toggle

bolts

for

hollow

surfaces

small

enough

allowself-tapping screws in asolid surface).

Mount

the

bracket

flat

into

corner

shown

below.

recommend

the

use

four

fasteners

wherever

possible.

Consult

knowledgeable

installer

regarding

the

proper

hardware

use

your

wall.

Strip

the

speaker

wires ends,

and

feed

the

speaker

wire

through

the

appropriate

bracket

opening.

Connect

the

wire

the

speaker's terminals,

taking

care

maintain

speaker

polarity.

(See"

How

Connect

Your

Speakers"

and

"Basic

Hookup"

page

3).

Both

the

Boston

Bravo

and

its

bracket

are symmetrical, so

the

speaker

can

mounted

with

either

its

woofer

tweeter

top.

In general. bass

performance

will

enhanced

with

the

woofer

as close

many

room

surfaces

possible.

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Flat

Mount

Example

feed

wire

through

top

bottom

opening

Corner

Mount

Example

Corner Fillers

the

Boston

Bravo

being

mounted

in acorner,

then

one

both

the

supplied

corner

fillers

may

inserted

into

the

slots

the

back

the

speaker. These

accessories will

enhance

the

appearance

the

installation

making

appear

that

the

back

Boston

Bravo

extends

into

the

corner.

NOTE:

16-gauge

speaker

wire will

fit

between

the

fillers

and

the

corner.

corner

filler (2)

7//

cellln

inches

(86mm)

L=--r------r----

Inches

(16mm)

Ceiling Clearance

the

Boston

Bravo

mount-

that

the

top

the

side

the

speaker

will

meet

aflush surface,

either

awall (horizontally)

the

ceiling

(vertically),

then

measure

the

exact

distance

as shown here

from

that

surface

the

top

side

the

bracket.

Mount

the

Speaker

the

Bracket

Remove

the

speaker's

grille

grasping

the

back

the

cabinet

one

hand,

while

gently

pulling

the

grille

away

with

the

other

hand.

Align

the

openings

the

back

the

speaker

with

the

two

posts

protruding

from

the

bracket

shown

below.

Gently

remove

any slack in

the

speaker

wire

you

push

the

speaker firmly

onto

the

bracket.

Attach

the

speaker

the

bracket

inserting

the

supplied

screws

through

the

holes

the

front

the

speaker

and

into

the

bracket

shown

below

(do

not

over-

tighten

the

screws).

Replace

the

grille

the

speaker.

NOTE:

The

Boston

Bravo

not

securely

attached

its

bracket

unless

the

screws are used.

®@

Rotating

the

Logo

for

Horizontal Mounting

Placement

Place

your

thumb

against

the

split

post

and

press

firmly

until

the

logo

pops

out

the

grille.

Locate

the

logo's

split

post

protruding

through

the

bottom

inside

portion

the

grille.

Rotate

the

logo

the

desired

position

and

re-

insert

the

split

post

back

into

the

hole

until

snaps

into

place.

Remove

the

grille

and

turn

over.

The

logo

plate

the

Boston

Bravo's

grille

can

rotated

900in

either

direction

enhance

the

speaker's

appearance

when

mounting

placing

in ahorizontal

position.

rotate

the

logo:

Using

the

Boston Bravo

aSurround Speaker

Two

Boston

Bravos can

used

surround

speakers

for

Dolby® Surround, Dolby@ Pro Logic®, Dolby®

Digital

and

DTS®

surround

sound

formats. A

third

fourth

Boston

Bravo can

added

for

use

with

Surround

and

DTS®

surround

sound

formats. In general.

best

results will

obtained

when

the

surround speakers are

placed

above

ear

level

and

either

behind

beside

the

listening area. However,

attaching

speakers

the

wall

not

option,

then

the

Boston

Bravos can

placed

horizontally

directly

the

floor. Since

the

low

frequency

limit

the

Boston Bravo

approximately

80Hz,

speaker

bass

management

should

set

"small."

This will

redirect

the

surround channels'

bass

information

either

the

system's

subwoofer

main

speakers. Please

consult

your

surround

sound

electronics

owner's

manual

for

additional

information

about

speaker

placement

and

bass

management

Using

the

Boston Bravo

Main

Speaker

The

Boston

Bravo can

provide

exceptional

performance

from

80Hz

and

above. For

deep

bass

reproduction,

powered

subwoofer

might

suitable

addition

the

Boston

Bravo. In small

medium

size rooms,

two

Boston

Bravos

should

provide

ample

volume,

given

appropriate

amplifier

power

between

and

125 watts.

In larger spaces,

additional

Boston

Bravos

may

necessary.

For

broad,

stereo

coverage, vertical

corner

mounting

the

Boston

Bravo will

produce

excellent

results. This

technique

will

work

especiallywell in situations

where

the

distance

between

the

two

speakers

approximately

18 feet.

Mounting

Possibilities

the

Boston Bravo

designed

the

Boston

Bravo

mounted

placed

in a

wide

variety

configurations. Shown

below

are seven

the

most

common

possibilties

for

you

consider.

rear surround

angled back

hOrizontal floor

shelf placement

angled

--------

'VI"

horizontal flat mountI

front main corner mount

(or any other corner)

rear surround

flat mount

Listening Levels and

Power

Handling

The

listed

power

recommendations

the

Specifications

section

assume

you

will

operate

your

system in a

way

that

will

not

produce

distortion. Even these

rugged

speakers can

damaged

modest

amplifier

if it

produces

distortion.

you

hear aharsh,

gritty

noise,

turn

down

the

volume.

Prolonged

repeated

operation

your

speaker

with

distorted

signal

from

the

amplifier

can

cause

damage

that

not

covered

thewarranty.

Limited

Warranty

For five years

from

the

date

purchase,

Boston

Acoustics will

repair

for

the

original

owner

any

defect

materials

workmanship

that

occurs in

normal

use

the

speakers,

without

charge

for

parts

and

labor.

Your

responsibilities

are

use

the

system

according

the

instructions

supplied,

provide

safe

and

secure

transportation

authorized

Boston

Acoustics service representative,

and

present

proof

purchase in

the

form

your

sales slip

when

requesting

service.

Excluded

from

this warranty

damage

that

results

from

abuse, misuse, accidents, Shipping,

repairs

modifica-

tions

anyone

other

than

authorized

Boston

Acoustics

service representative.

This

warranty

void

the

serial

number

has

been

removed

defaced.

This warranty

gives

you

specific legal rights,

and

you

may

also have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

state.

Service Seems Necessary

First,

contact

the

dealer

from

whom

you

purchased

the

speakers.

that

not

possible,

write

to:

Boston

Acoustics, Inc. 300

Jubilee

Drive Peabody,

01960 U.S.A.

will

promptly

advise

you

what

action

take.

necessary

return

your

speaker

the

factory,

please

ship

prepaid.

After

has

been

repaired,

will

return

freight

prepaid

the

U.S.A.

and

Canada.

Boston

Acoustics

W\NW.

bostonacoustics

.com

300

Jubilee

Drive

Peabody,

01960

U.S.A.

978.538.5000

Boston Sound, Boston Bravo,

and

AMD

are trademarks

and

MagnaGuard,

Boston,

and

Boston Acoustics are registered trademarks

Boston Acoustics, Inc.

"Dolby,"

"Pro

Logic".

"AC-3"and

the

double-D

symbol

are trademarks

Dolby

Laboratories.

Confidential

Unpublished

Dolby

Laboratories. Inc.

Specifications

subject

change

without

notice.

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