ae // 17 Owner’s Guide Wave’ System Pol Cannon Before you begin nk you for purchasing the Bose’ Acoustic Wave® Cannon system (AWCS:1), We are confidentthat ts advanced technology and quaity con struction will provide you with many years of reliable service. IMPORTANT: The Acoustic Wave Cannon system should be installed, as instructed in this ‘manual, by an experienced and licensed sound contractor only. If you have any questions concern- g the controls or functions of the Bose AWCS-1, please contact your local Bose representative. This owner's guide applies primarily to the Bose Acoustic Wave" Cannon sys fem, acomponent of the Bose’ stem and the Bose Ciner System, Although references are made within o the Bose Wave System Con. roler (WSC-1) and Bose Cinema’ tem Controller (CSC-1), please cons their respective owner's guides for details concerning their operation, eee ed The Bose Acoustic Wave" Cannon system (AWCS-1) is high-performance, extended- bandwidth bass loud: speaker systom intended for use in per manentinstallations, The Cannon system must be used in conjunction with the Bose 802 series IIloud speaker system and the Bose Cinema System Controller (CSC-1) or Wave System Controller (WCS-1), igure 1 illustrates the Cannon system andits primary parts. The AWCS-1 con tains one specially designed Bose’ 12” wooler The pipe-shaped enclosure ismade of custom-extruded polyvinyl: | chlonde. Custom-molded flanges ade ol polyether-based structural polyurethane foam acto capture the wwooteintriock mutiple Cannon sys tems together in arbitrary arrays, and provide hanging points NOTE: The Bose Acoustic Wave Cannon system and 802 series: speakers are actively equalized sys tems. A separate WCS-1 or CSC-1 controller must be connected to ensure proper use. Do notatterptto se the Cannon system wih any other typeof sem controller The perfor- mance of the Acoustic Wave" Cannon system (AWCS-1) is not guaranteed unless itis used with the proper factory-supplied sys- tem controller. Derren] [—Fngatowr Figure 1 EndFiange—,(i barren The Acoustic Wave" Cannon system is packed one unit per carton. Unpack the unit carefully, saving the carton and all packaging material for possible later use, lithe unit appearsto be damaged ‘when unpacking, de not operate it or proceed with its installation. Repack the unit init original carton ‘and notify your authorized Bose" Pro- fessional Products dealer immediately, (Ene ed Please read this safety information before connecting or operating any equipment. (This information applies tothe ANCS-1 only. Consult the WSC-1 and CSC-1 owner’ guides for | safety information specticto these | controllers) 1. Rotain all safety and operating instructions provided for future reference, 2. For your safety, follow all cautions and warningsin the operating instructions and on the uni 3, Do notinstall Cannon systemsin excessively damp ateas—for exam: ple, near a beverage service area, ‘swimming pool, or in a wet basement 4. Do notinstall Cannon systems near excessive heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, flood lamps, spotights, stoves, or ather appliances, 5 Connect the Cannon system toan ‘appropriate protessional-grade audio power ampiier, one capable (of generating at least 150 watts Continuously into eight ohms (see Section IV), 6. Route the speaker cables running to the Cannon system where they wil not be walked on, pinched, or cut by heavy sharp objects. aoe ues meu Ee acy SARC) Sou Figure 2 shows a signal low diagram for asmall Wave System, Low fre {quency information from the WSC-1 (0rCSC-1ifina Cinema Sound System) is sentto the Cannon system’s power ampitier In addition, a signal must be returned from the output of one ofthe Cannon system's ampitiers, via a small jumper, to the AWCS-1 protection circuit terminals on the tear of the WSC-1 or CSC:1. This connection must be completed or warranty may be voided. The AWCS-1 protection circuit monitors the bass signal produced by the ampli fier and ensures that itis operating within safe power levels. I unsafe levels are detected by this circuit, the gain of the bass output channel will be adjusted automatically to reduce the risk of damage to the Cannon system(s). Additional graphic or parametric equalizers are normally not needed for the AWCS-1. fan auxiliary equalizer should be necessary it should be cory nected between the CSC-1 or WSC-1 and the power amplifier ea kaa) eric) Each Cannon systems capable of ‘continuously handing 150 watts ot IEC-265-5 noise ftered through the WCS-1 or CSC-1 and having peak power 6 dB greater than the average power (IEC noise represents an aver: ‘agemusic spectrum.) Choosing the proper ampifier and wire sizes critical to the performance of the sound system, When considering appropriate ampifiers for a particular system, be sure to account for power loss due to long speaker wires. Reler to Table 1 asa guide for choosing ade quate wire gauges. The table shows the maximum length cable allowed for agiven Cannon system array load impedance to achieve less than 1:5-dB wire insertion loss, Pict Let Fight nz! green ‘cannon Systems Figure 2 Wire Size Max. Length] toaaiay | (Gauge) | (Feet) a 0 7SPO ara Bue eae al eto) Jo notuse any driver other than one supplied by Bose’ Corporation. The perform- ance of the Cannon systemis highly dependent on driver characteristics. 1. Connect an osciloscope tothe Cannon system's input terminals Look for obvious clipping or corrup tion, Ifthey are clean, apply a 25-Hz, 15\Vims sine wave to the inputin question. Sweep the frequency slowly and evenly from 25-200 Hz. Iahighly-distorted sound results, the diver has been damaged 2. Ifthe damaged driveris contained inaCannon system which is part ofan array, separate the suspect system. 3, Remove the four flange bolts which hold the driver housing and flange cover together. 4, Use ahhexchead wrench to remove the eight bolts which mount the ‘river tothe driver housing, and remove the driver, Remove the two faston connectors from the damaged driver’ terminals 6 Fasten thetwo faston connectorsto thenew driver 7. Boltthe new driver into the driver housing using the original eight bolts. Make sure that the driver gas- kot is stuated evenly on the driver basket 8, Insert and tighten the four flange bolts. Make sure that the star wash ersareincluded, Ensure that the driver housing and end flange are similarly oriented by inspecting the tabs in theinteriock area 9. Verily the performance of the new driver by sweeping with a sine wave at 15 Vrms from 25-125 Hz. Listen for buzzes, raties or leaks, Repair leaks ‘with Morite” sealant or equivalent Tighten al bolts (driver and flanges) toeiminate buzzes and rattles Figure 6 Toretumn the defective driver to Bose’ Corporation for credit, cal (617) 879. 7330, ask for Customer Service, and request a Return Authorization number and specific return instructions. Credit for damaged and defective units wil not be granted unless the unithas been sent to Bose Customer Service and evaluated See) General Dimensions: 150" Lx 17" W (2.81 x 0.43m) (maximum) Weight: 55 Ibs (25 kg) UL flammability rating: Complies with UL94.5v Barrels (2) Long bartellength: 112" 2.86) Short barrel length: 38" (0.96 m) Material: Polyvinylchioride (custom formulates) Color: Black. Barrelinside diameter: 10.25" (260.4 mm) Barrel outside diameter: 10.50" (266.7 mm) UL fammabilty ating: Compiles with UL945v Flanges (3) Material: Polyurethane foam (custom formulated) Color: Black UL flammability rating: Complies with UL94sv Driver mounting nuts (8): 10-32 Encapsulated mounting piates: 12-gauge cold-rolled steel Plate load bearing capacity: ‘400 tbs (182 kg) per plate Driver Resonant frequency Approx.30 Hzin air Cone excursion: 1.0" peak-to-peak Power handling: 150 watts (nominal, IEC noise, through, WCS-1) Driver impedance: 89 (nominal) Basket: 16 gauge cold-rolled steel Environmental ‘Temperature range: - 10°C to 70° Humidity: 20-959 relative humidity Acoustics Sensitivity: 90 dB-SPL (30 Hz, 1 Wit m) 430d8-SPL (30 Hz, 150W. ‘1m, ‘4 space loading) Frequency response: 25-125Hz 2308 Maximum distortion: 20% THO, full power Mechanical Hardware Driver mounting bolts (8): 10-32 caphead Driver flange bolts (4): 36716 «2 a" Interlock system bolts: 36"-16 x2 4 Floor mounting system bolts: i" IBX2 Ya"When more than one Cannon system is used on a single amplifier output, they must be wiredin parallel. (This ensures the proper operation ofthe AWCS-+1 protection crcuity inthe WSC-1 and CSC-1.) Two Cannon sys- tems in parallel form a nominal ioad of Eee 4Q,;three in parallel, aload ol 2.70; and four in parallel, aload of 20. Check the audio power amplifier man- tualto ensure that it can drive loads of 4Q and below when using two or more systems. Use ordinary AWNG-18 speaker wire 10 ‘make the connection from the Cannon system ampitir tothe AWCS-1 protec: tion circuit inputs on the rear panel of theCSC-1 or WCS-+1 Long Barret eo Socket oad Cap Srow > ee Corea 85 HoxHeaanut ‘ens, "a? Fak Washer strona | Long Bare Use the spade lugs contained in the literature pack to connect the speaker wire to the Cannon system, Pitot Teta Dede) System NOTE: itrock repeats atthe End Fanos. ‘When more than one Cannan system Figure 3 is tequired, they can be interlocked to form arigid array. You can create arrays ‘of almost any s:ze and shape, depend: ing on the intendedlacation ofthe array. This not only makes itsimpler {oinstalthe system, but the resulting acoustic coupiing ensures optimal per formance. Figure 3 snowshow the interlocking system works. A special Interlock Kit IK-1)is sree! Offered asan accessory and mustbe Used wen forming araysot Cannon syciems, Please reer tothe owner’ lide tat accompanies the itor Getaled instructions Four sets 0198" {@pprox. 9mm) nus, bts and sar va on tar hase - washers are supplied in each kit; two ce oe ip erry dare used atthe driver housingflange sect teoscapsew> @=— [TUF | ges sens cover area and two athe end ange z ‘Thetwo Cannon stems being infer lockedare nesiedtogetner atthe NOTE. Cannon Fot essen pest End Fung. flanges. The bots, nus, and washers . arethen nseredand tightened Warning: Do not substitute other hardware forthe interlock Ki hardware. IMPORTANT: The interiockinghard: ware is subjected to low frequency vibration during operation. Please ensure that the star washers supplied in the Interlock Kit are used as shown in Figure 3, Tighten allinteriocking bolts firmly using a socket wrench and a hex wench, or their equivalents, Drie Housing Longa cannon Foot Figure 4VII. Floor Mounting of Cannon System Arrays The optional Floor Mounting Kit (FM-1) should be used when a Cannon system array's heightto-width ratio exceeds 2:1. For example, when floor mounting an array of Cannon systems four high and two wide (eight Cannon systems) a Floor Mounting Kit is not required, However, an array four high and only one wide (four systems) requires an FM-1. Please refer tothe ‘owner's guide that accompanies the kit | for detailed instructions. Figure 4 shows how the oor mount ing system works. Because the Floor Mounting Kitmates correctly with only two ofthe four flange sides, be sure that the Cannon system flanges are or tented to the floor as shown in he figure, Warning: Do not substitute other hardware for the Floor Mounting Kithhardware. Truri teueu) SnCu) The steeplates encapsulatedin the flanges are designedto support upto 400 pounds (182 kg), or a maximum of ‘sxCannon systems. Warning: Never hang more than 400 pounds (182 kg) or six Cannon systems froma flange plate. Figure § shows one way to hang Cannon system arays, Use the hole of he ree holes on each a the driver housing and end ange or hanging. WARNING: The loud- fer mounting details shown inthis owner's guide are not intended as universal mounting | details. Mounting details for the | ‘Acoustic Wave Cannon and other Bose professional loudspeakers should always be specified by a licensed engineer, and equip- iment should be installed by an experienced andiicensed con- tractor. Hanging heavy equipment requires great care and vigilant attention to static and dynamic toads as well as environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and wind loading. DrverHousing Figure 5 ong Baret eer CEL teu Unlike bass systems whose crossover frequency is above 200 Hz or which produce significant distortion at high ‘output levels, the Acoustic Wave’ Cannon system may be placed almost anywhere in the listening environment without he audience being able to localize the bass. With aWave System ‘01 Bose® Cinema Sound System, the audience will perceive the sound as ‘coming entirely from the 802 loudspeakers, Tomaximize the output of Cannon sys: tems, place them, when possible, near hard, massive surfaces such as con- Crete slab floors. The open ends of the Cannon system can be placedto within one foot ofa surface without impeding air flow. ‘An Owner's Registration Card is pro: Vided with this quide. Please return itto Bose Corporation within ten days of your purchase, The AWCS-1 should be serviced by qualified personnel when the unit has been exposedto excessive moisture, | itdoes not appear to be operating n ‘mally. orifit exhibits amarked change inperformance. Instructions for identifying and replac: inga defective driver inthe Cannon system have been included in Section XI This procedure should be executed only by a professional sound contractor. |i you experience ther problems with a Cannon system, ‘or have questions about a defective diver, contact your authorized Bose Professional Products dealer. He will very any defects and arrange for service by a factory-authorized Bose Service Agency or by a Bose manu: facturing faclity. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within the terms of the warranty {at minimum inconvenience to you. Consult the Warranty Information section ofthis quide for details.Safety The system shall comply with the following safety agencies: USA: Underwriters Laboratories UL813, UL746C. Canada: Canadian Standards Association (CSAC22.2 No. M1981 Europe:IEC-1 West Germany: VDE-0860 Japan: MITI XIll. Warranty Information For a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase of a Bose" Acoustic, Wave® Cannon system, Bose war- rants the unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. During that period, Bose will remedy all such ‘defects, without charge for parts or labor, upon return of the unit, together ‘withthe original sales receipt or other proof of purchase, to Bose or toan authorized Bose service agency. This ‘warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse, orto exterior ‘appearance. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL ‘OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ‘This warranty is void ifthe AWCS+1 is sed without either the WSC: 1 or CSC- or ifthe AWNCS-1 protection circuit on, the WSC-1 or CSC isnot used errr Tear