Bose Car Amplifier 1800-VI User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new Bose
®
Professional Stereo Power Amplifier. It is
backed by state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing techniques to bring you the
best in quality craftsmanship and reliable performance.
best in quality craftsmanship and reliable performance.
2.1 Unpacking the amplifier
Carefully unpack your amplifier. Keep the original carton and packing materials for possible
future use. Check for any visible signs of damage. If the amplifier appears damaged, do not
try to use it. Notify the Bose Product Support or your authorized Bose Professional Prod-
ucts dealer.
future use. Check for any visible signs of damage. If the amplifier appears damaged, do not
try to use it. Notify the Bose Product Support or your authorized Bose Professional Prod-
ucts dealer.
3.0 The Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI
Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers
The Bose Model 1800-VI and 1600-VI Professional Stereo Power Amplifiers are specially
designed for professional sound applications. Their rugged construction and low profile
allow each amplifier to sustain the abuses of the road with reliability and space-saving
economy. Also, their accurate sound and ample power make these amplifiers ideal for
critical studio applications.
designed for professional sound applications. Their rugged construction and low profile
allow each amplifier to sustain the abuses of the road with reliability and space-saving
economy. 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.
channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation, it is rated at 1400 watts into 8 ohms.
The 1600-VI amplifier is rated at 325 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 240 watts per
channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation, it is rated at 700 watts into 8 ohms.
channel into 8 ohms. In bridged mono operation, it is rated at 700 watts into 8 ohms.
The sophisticated protection circuits designed into each amplifier will protect your system
from unexpected faults. They also protect each amplifier from excessive temperature,
continuous current limiting, and shorted outputs.
from unexpected faults. They also protect each amplifier from excessive temperature,
continuous current limiting, and shorted outputs.
The balanced inputs of each amplifier use a high quality, high common-mode rejection
differential amplifier for exceptional hum and noise rejection.
differential amplifier for exceptional hum and noise rejection.
In addition, both the 1800-VI and the 1600-VI amplifiers are equipped with an input board
that allows different equalization for each channel (provided the correct equalization card
is installed). Equalization cards (EQ cards) are available for Bose 402
that allows different equalization for each channel (provided the correct equalization card
is installed). Equalization cards (EQ cards) are available for Bose 402
®
, 502
®
A, 502B, and
802
®
loudspeakers.
A sample setup might involve one Model 1800-VI amplifier driving two channels of 802
loudspeakers in stereo mode. A second Model 1800-VI could be added to drive a 502B
module. Alternatively, just one amplifier could be used to drive the 802 loudspeakers on one
channel and the 502B module on the other channel. Many configurations are possible using
the four loudspeakers above. This flexibility can be achieved by installing the EQ cards for
the desired setup.
loudspeakers in stereo mode. A second Model 1800-VI could be added to drive a 502B
module. Alternatively, just one amplifier could be used to drive the 802 loudspeakers on one
channel and the 502B module on the other channel. Many configurations are possible using
the four loudspeakers above. This flexibility can be achieved by installing the EQ cards for
the desired setup.
2.0 Before You Begin