FreeSpace® DS 100SE and

DS100F Loudspeakers
(Surface Mount and Flush Mount Versions)

©2008 Bose Corporation Service Manual

Reference Number 294955-SM Rev. 01
 CONTENTS
Warranty Information......................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker ................................................................... 3
FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker ........................................................................... 4
Product Description, FreeSpace DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker ................................ 5
Product Description, FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker ...................................... 6
Part List Notes .................................................................................................................................. 6
Packaging List, FreeSpace DS 100SE Loudspeaker .................................................................... 7
Figure 1. FreeSpace DS 100SE Packaging View ............................................................................. 7
Packaging List, FreeSpace DS 100F Loudspeaker ....................................................................... 8
Figure 2. FreeSpace DS 100F Packaging View ................................................................................ 8
Main Part List, FreeSpace DS 100SE Loudspeaker (see Figure 3)............................................. 9
Figure 3. FreeSpace DS 100SE Exploded View ............................................................................. 10
Main Part List, Mounting Bracket (included with loudspeaker) ................................................ 11
Figure 4. Mounting Bracket Exploded View ..................................................................................... 11
Main Part List, FreeSpace DS100F Loudspeaker (see Figure 5) .............................................. 12
Figure 5. FreeSpace DS100F Exploded View ................................................................................. 13
Disassembly Procedures ......................................................................................................... 14-16
FreeSpace DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker ............................................................. 14-15
FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker ................................................................... 15-16
Test Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 17-18
FreeSpace DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker ................................................................... 17
FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker ......................................................................... 18
Figure 6. FreeSpace DS 100SE Surface Mount Speaker Wiring Diagram .................................... 19
Figure 7. FreeSpace DS 100F Flush Mount Speaker Wiring Diagram ............................................ 19
Service Manual Revision History ................................................................................................. 20

CAUTION: The Bose® FreeSpace DS 100F and DS 100SE Loudspeakers

contain no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions,
refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Bose FreeSpace DS 100F and DS 100SE Loudspeakers
are covered by a 5-year transferable limited warranty.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF

BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF
THE BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR
USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker

Electrical

Loudspeaker Impedance: 8 ohms

Power Handling: 100 Watts

Transformer Taps in 70V Mode: 12.5, 25, 50 and 100W

Transformer Taps in100V Mode: 25, 50 and 100W

Bypass Mode: 8 Ohms

Acoustical

Sensitivity: 85 dB SPL @1W/1m.

Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 105 dB SPL @ 1m (pink noise)

Frequency Range: 55Hz - 16kHz

Radiation Pattern: 180 degrees x 75 degrees avg from

800 Hz - 5 kHz

Compression: <3 dB with 100W watt sine wave measured in

8 ohm bypass mode

Distortion: <30% at 200W sine wave

Port Noise: < -40dB (from fundamental)

Mechanical

Dimensions: Single Speaker: 15" W x 8.5" D x 7" H (38.1 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Packed System 18.5" W x 13.25" D x 10.75" H
(47 x 33.7 x 27.3 cm)

Weight: Single Speaker: 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg)

Packed System: 16 lbs (7.3 kg)

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 SPECIFICATIONS
FreeSpace® DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker

Electrical

Loudspeaker Impedance: 8 ohms

Power Handling: 100 Watts.

Transformer Taps in 70V Mode: 12.5, 25, 50 and 100W

Transformer Taps in100V Mode: 25, 50 and 100W

Bypass Mode: 8 Ohms

Acoustical

Sensitivity: 85 dB SPL @1W/1m

Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 105 dB SPL @ 1m (pink noise)

Frequency Range: 55Hz - 16kHz

Radiation Pattern: 160 degrees conical averaged from

800 Hz to 5 kHz.

Compression: <3 dB with 100W watt sine wave

Distortion: <30% at 200W sine wave

Port Noise: < -40dB (from fundamental)

Mechanical

Dimensions: Single Speaker: 11"H x 7.5"D (28 x 19 cm)

Packed System: 14"L x 14"W x 12.5"H (35.5 x 35.5 x 31.8 cm)

System Weight: Single Speaker: 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)

Packed System: 15 lb (6.8 kg)

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 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface-Mount Loudspeaker

The FreeSpace DS 100SE loudspeaker is the medium level surface mount speaker for Bose®
business music applications. It consists of two 2 ¼” drivers mounted in a rotatable array and a
single 5 ¼” woofer assembled in a rugged, plastic enclosure. The speaker is intended for indoor
and outdoor use and is qualified to end use environment J (Fully Exposed to Weather – Com-
mercial). It is available in color versions, black and white. The FreeSpace DS 100SE can be
used on the same line as the flush-mount variant, the FreeSpace DS 100F.

The DS 100SE speaker comes with a bracket in the box and is available in black and white. The
basic bracket that ships with the speaker allows for 0 to -45 degree pitch when the speaker is
mounted in the horizontal direction. The basic bracket will allow 0 to -30 degree pitch when the
speaker is mounted in the vertical orientation.

The DS 100SE has passed extensive testing and complies with the following specifications and
uses:

LISTED to ANSI/UL 1480-2005

• Fire Protective Signaling Use – UL Category UUMW, File Number S 3241.

Control Number 42S9 when installed with a junction box (on-wall or in-wall).
Not for use with DC-supervised systems.

• General Purpose Use – UL Category UEAY, File Number S 5591 Control Number 3N89.
• Suitable for use outdoors in wet locations.
• Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 wiring methods in accordance with
NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 640.
• Suitable for use with fire alarm circuit wiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70, National
Electric Code, 2002, Article 760.
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1 as
signified by the CE mark.

The DS 100SE also has been designed to the requirements defined in the following European
regulatory specification for combination systems:

• British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part 8.

• Tested to IEC60268-5.

The FreeSpace DS 100SE is RoHS (RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC) and WEEE (WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC) compliant.

DS 100SE Flush Loudspeaker Accessories:

- In-wall junction box
- On-wall junction box
- Bracket assembly, black and white
- Trim plate kit (US only), black and white
- EQ curves to be provided in tech data sheets and for Bose electronics

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 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
®
FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount Loudspeaker

The FreeSpace DS 100F loudspeaker is the medium level flush-mount speaker for Bose®
business music applications. It consists of a single 2 ¼” driver and a 5 ¼” woofer housed in a
rugged, metal enclosure with a front plastic baffle. The product is intended for indoor use only
and will be qualified to end use environment B (Not Exposed to Weather – Commercial). It is
available in two color versions, black and white. The FreeSpace DS 100F can be used on the
same line as the surface-mount variant, the FreeSpace DS 100S. The FreeSpace DS 100F
loudspeaker has passed extensive testing and complies with the following specifications and
uses:

LISTED to ANSI/UL 1480-2005

• Fire Protective Signaling Use – UL Category UUMW, File Number S 3241. Control Number
42S9. Not for use with DC-supervised systems.
• General Purpose Use – UL Category UEAY, File Number S 5591 Control Number 3N89.
• Suitable for use indoors in damp locations.
• Suitable for installation using Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 wiring methods in accordance with
NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2002, Article 640.
• Suitable for use with fire alarm circuit wiring methods in accordance with NFPA 70, National
Electric Code, 2002, Article 760.
• Not intended for use in air handling (plenum) spaces.
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10 (1) of the directive, EN50081-1 and EN50082-1 as
signified by the CE mark.

The DS 100F also has been designed to the requirements defined in the following European
regulatory specifications for combination systems:
• British Standard Code of Practice BS 5839, Part 8 (when used with the PC-16).
• Tested to IEC60268-5.

The FreeSpace DS 100F is RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC) and WEEE (Directive 2002/96/EC)
compliant.

DS 100F Flush Loudspeaker Accessories

- Tile bridge for suspended ceilings
- Rough-in pan (for hard-deck ceilings)
- Pendant kit (aesthetic cover and hardware)
- EQ curves will be provided in tech data sheets and standard Bose electronics

PART LIST NOTES

1. This part is not normally available from Customer Service. Approval from the Field Service
Manager is required before ordering.

2. The individual parts located on the PCBs are listed in the Electrical Part List.

3. This part is critical for safety purposes. Failure to use a substitute replacement with the
same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create shock, fire
and/or other hazards.

4. This part is referenced for informational purposes only. It is not stocked as a repair part.
Refer to the next higher assembly for a replacement part.
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 PACKAGING LIST
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Loudspeaker
Item Description Bose® Part Vendor Part Qty. Note
Number Number Number
1 CARD, INSTALLATION - 3050-4481+0 1 4
2 OWNER’S MANUAL 300289 4301-7260+1 1
3 POLY BAG - 1497-4972+0 1 4
4 FOAM, POLY 299568 1490-4631+0 2
5 BRACKET, WALL MOUNT, BLK 315824-001S 4155-3411+0 1
BRACKET, WALL MOUNT, WHT 315824-002S 4155-3412+0
6 CARTON 299567 1437-8801+0-2 1
7 BAG, BUBBLE - 1497-2812+0 1 4

1
2

4 2x

Figure 1. FreeSpace DS 100SE Packaging View

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 PACKAGING LIST
FreeSpace® DS 100F Loudspeaker

Item Description Bose® Vendor Part Qty. Note

Number Part Number
Number
1 PAPER COVER 299575 1450-9270+0 1
2 PAPER TOP 299576 1450-9190+0 1
3 HDPE BAG - 1497-7492+0 1 4
4 PAPER SURROUND 299577 1450-9210+0 4
5 DS 100F LOUDSPEAKER REF - 1
6 PAPER BOTTOM 299578 1450-9200+0 1
7 CARTON 299574 1437-8701+0-2 1

Figure 2. FreeSpace DS 100F Packaging View

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 MAIN PART LIST
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Loudspeaker (see Figure 3)

Item Description Bose® Part Vendor Part Number Qty. Note

Number Number
1 GRILLE CAP, BLACK 299560 1467-7601+0 2
GRILLE CAP, WHITE 299561 1467-7602+0
2 GRILLE, ASSY, BLACK 299558 SVC-SCURL11+GRIL 1
GRILLE, ASSY, WHITE 299559 SVC-SCURL12+GRIL
(Includes logo, screw, spring
and washers)
3 SCREW, M4x8 - 2950-4008+H000 4 4
4 DRIVER, 2.25” W/GASKET 299562 SVC-8900-3850+0 2
5 SCREW, M4x16 - 2954-4016+H000 18 4
6 WOOFER, 5.25” W/GASKET 299563 SVC-8900-6800+0 1
7 SCREW, M4x16 - 2954-4016+H000 12 4
8 BAFFLE - 4155-2101+2 1 4
9 CROSSOVER PCB ASSY 299569 SVC-SCURL11+PCB 1 2
10 ENCLOSURE, BLACK - 1467-7501+0 1 4
ENCLOSURE, WHITE 1467-7502+0
11 BRACKET ARM 1
(includes 4 mounting screws, 4
washers, 1 pivot screw)
BLACK 315821-001S 4155-3421+0
WHITE 315821-002S 4155-3422+0
12 SCREW, M4x16 - 2954-4016+H000 4 4
13 WASHER - 2600-4008+0767 2 4
14 CONNECTOR - 7012-7710+0 1 4
15 TRANSFORMER ASSY WITH 299566 SVC-CURL11+TRAN 1
ROTARY SWITCH
16 SCREW, M4x16 - 2954-4016+H000 2 4
17 WASHER - 2600-4008+H010 3 4
18 ROTARY SWITCH - 5200-4933+0 1 4
19 KNOB, TAP 295898-003 2447-3604+1 1
20 SCREW, M4x10 - 2904-4010+H000 4 4
21 SCREW, M3x10 - 2954-3012+H000 1 4
22 SCREW, M2.6x8 - 2954-2612+H000 1 4
23 SPRING - 2510-3941+0 1 4
24 WASHER - 2600-6212+1207 2 4
25 SCREW, M3x8 - 2954-4008+H000 1 4
26 BOSE LOGO ASSY, BLACK 303038-001 2150-7191+0 1
BOSE LOGO ASSY, WHITE 303038-002 2150-7192+0
- DS100SE BRACKET ASSY 1
(Includes 2 doors, strain relief, 4
screws, 4 washers & 1 spare
pivot screw)
BLACK 315253-001 BSACDS100+08CSX1
WHITE 315253-002 BSACDS100+08CSX2
- DS LDSPKR TRIM PLATE 1
(Includes any required mounting
hardware)
BLACK 315266-001 -
WHITE 315266-002 -

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7 8
6 7 14

Figure 3. FreeSpace DS 100SE Exploded View

4 5
1
2 3

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5 15
16 17
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20 21 22
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23 24 25 18
 MAIN PART LIST
Mounting Bracket (included with loudspeaker)
Item Description Bose® Part Vendor Part Number Note
Number Number
1 DS100SE Bracket Assy, Black 315253-001 BSACDS100+08CSX1
DS100SE Bracket Assy, White 315253-002 BSACDS100+08CSX2
2 DS100SE Bracket, Wall Mount
(w/strain relief, terminals & pivot
screw)
BLACK 315824-001S 4155-3411+0
WHITE 315824-002S 4155-3412+0
3 DS100SE Bracket Arm (w/4
screws, 4 washers & pivot screw)
BLACK 315821-001S 4155-3421+0
WHITE 315821-002S 4155-3422+0
4 DS100SE Bracket Pivot Screw
BLACK 315829-001S 4135-8511+0
WHITE 315829-002S 4135-8512+0
Theft-Deterrent Pivot Screw
BLACK 315831-001S 4135-8514+0
WHITE 315831-002S 4135-8513+0
5 Hardware included with item 1 - -
(strain relief w/screw, 2 pivot - -
screws, 4 screws, 4 washers)
- DS100SE Bracket Hardware Kit
(2 doors, strain relief w/screw,
4 screws, 4 washers)
BLACK 315827-001S SVC-SCURL11+BKTB
WHITE 315827-002S SVC-SCURL12+BKTW

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1

2 3

Figure 4. Mounting Bracket Exploded View

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 MAIN PART LIST
FreeSpace® DS100F Loudspeaker (see Figure 5)

Item Description Bose® Part Vendor Part Number Qty. Note

Number Number
1 BOSE LOGO, BLACK - 2150-7181+0 1 4
BOSE LOGO, WHITE 2150-7182+0
2 GRILLE ASSY, BLACK 299570 SVC-FCURL11+GRIL 1
GRILLE ASSY, WHITE 299571 SVC-FCURL12+GRIL
(INCLUDES LOGO AND
WASHER)
3 WASHER, SELF LOCK - 2610-4003+1207 1 4
4 DRIVER, 2.25” W/GASKET 299562 SVC-8900-3860+0 1
5 KNOB, TAP 295898-003 2447-3602+0 1
6 CAP, BAFFLE, BLACK - 4155-2031+0 1 4
CAP, BAFFLE, WHITE 4155-2032+0
7 EVA GASKET - 4153-3331+0 5 4
8 BAFFLE, FRONT, BLACK - 4155-1951+0 1 4
BAFFLE, FRONT, WHITE 4155-1951+0
9 CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY 299573 SVC-FCURL11+XOVE 1
10 SWITCH, ROTARY, 1P6T, - 5200-4933+0 1
ST-700
11 PORT - 4155-1971+0 1 4
12 TRANSFORMER, AUDIO, 299566 1806-3935+0 1
70V/100V
13 JUNCTION BOX - 4155-1961+0 1 4
14 TERMINAL WITH SCREWS 299572 SVC-FCURL11+TERM 1
15 SCREW, 8-23, WIRE CLAMP - 2AZZ-0003+ZZZZ 6 4
16 ENCLOSURE, BLACK - 4135-6441+0 1 4
17 COVER, JUNCTION BOX - 1404-6501+1 1 4
18 SCREW, B-TITE, BIND, - 2954-4014+3000 1 4
M4x14
19 WOOFER, 5.25” W/GASKET 299563 SVC-8900-6800+0 1
20 SCREW, CLASS 1, PAN, - 2A10-3575+3000 3 4
M3.5x7
21 SCREW, B-TITE, FLAT-CS, - 2951-3010+3000 2 4
M3
22 SCREW, TAP-C2, BH, M4x10 - 2954-4010+3000 9 4
23 ANCHOR, BLACK 259259-001 4154-4982+1 3
ANCHOR, WHITE 259259-002 4154-4981+1
24 SCREW, B-TITE, BIND, - 2954-4012+3000 10 4
M4x12
25 TERMINAL BLOCK - 2113-1956+0 1 4
26 PRODUCT LABEL - 3001-1495+0 1 4
27 SCREW, M4x20, TAPPING - 2910-4020+3000 2 4
28 SCREW, B-TITE, M3x10, BLK, - 2954-3010+3000 4 4
ZN
29 GASKET, TRANSFORMER - 4149-0111+0 2 4
30 GASKET, WOOFER - 4153-3471+0 1 4

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Figure 5. FreeSpace DS100F Exploded View
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 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface-Mount 4.3 Lift out the tweeter section and remove
Loudspeaker the two main baffle screws (7) that are
located underneath it. Remove the other six
Note: Refer to Figure 3 for the following screws that secure the baffle (8) to the
procedures. enclosure (10). Lift off the baffle.

1. Grille Removal 5. Woofer Removal

1.1 Grasp the grille cap (1) and slide it off 5.1 Perform procedure 1.
toward the front of the loudspeaker. You will
need to remove both grille caps to be able to 5.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re-
remove the grille (2). move the four screws (7) that secure the
woofer (6) to the baffle (8).
1.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re-
move the four screws (3) that secure the 5.3 Lift out the woofer. Disconnect the two
grille to the baffle (8). Lift off the grille. Faston connectors.

2. Logo Removal 6. Crossover PCB Removal

2.1 Perform procedure 1. 6.1 Perform procedure 4.

2.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- 6.2 Remove the four screws (5) that secure
move the screw located on the logo's mount- the crossover PCB assembly (9) to the
ing post. Slide the two washers and spring enclosure.
(19, 25, 26) off of the logo's post. Lift the logo
(28) off of the grille (2). 6.3 Make a note of the wiring configuration
for use during re-assembly. Disconnect the
3. Tweeter Driver Removal four Faston connectors that run from the
input cable to the crossover board. Discon-
3.1 Perform procedure 1. nect the two Faston connectors that run up
to the woofer. Disconnect the two Faston
3.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- connectors that run to the twiddler baffle
move the four screws (5) that secure the section. Lift out the PCB assembly.
2.25" driver (4) to the rotatable array section.
7. TAP Rotary Switch Removal
3.3 Lift out the driver. Disconnect the two
Faston connectors. 7.1 Perform procedure 4.

4. Front Baffle Removal 7.2 Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, gently

pry underneath the TAP switch knob (21) to
4.1 Perform procedure 1. remove it. Take care to not mark the enclo-
sure (10) or baffle (8).
4.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re-
move the four screws (5) that secure the 7.3 Using a nut driver, remove the nut that
tweeter baffle section to the loudspeaker secures the switch to the baffle. Slide the
baffle. switch out of the baffle.

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 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
8. Transformer Removal FreeSpace® DS 100F Flush-Mount
Loudspeaker
8.1 Perform procedure 7.
Note: Refer to Figure 5 for the following
8.2 Remove the four screws (5) that secure procedures.
the transformer (17) to the enclosure. Lift
out the transformer. 1. Grille Removal

8.3 Make a note of the wiring configuration 1.1 Using a small tool, such as an awl,
and cut the wires that connect to the cross- carefully pry the grille (2) away from the front
over PCB assembly (9) as close to the board baffle (8). Lift off the grille.
as possible.
2. Logo Removal
9. Loudspeaker Mounting Bracket
Removal 2.1 Perform procedure 1.

9.1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- 2.2 Slide the retaining washer (3) off of the
move the four screws (13) that secure the logo's post. Lift the logo (1) off of the grille
mounting bracket to the back of the loud- (2).
speaker.
3. Tweeter Driver Removal
9.2 Slide the bracket (12) and rubber grom-
met (15) away from the speaker. Slide the 3.1 Perform procedure 1.
bracket off of the rubber grommet.
3.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re-
move the four screws (24) that secure the
2.25" driver (4) to the baffle (8).

3.3 Lift out the driver. Disconnect the two

Faston connectors from the tweeter's termi-
nal strip.

4. Woofer Removal

4.1 Perform procedure 1.

4.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re-

move the four screws (18) that secure the
woofer (19) to the baffle (8).

4.3 Lift out the woofer. Disconnect the two

Faston connectors from the woofer's termi-
nal strip.

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 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
5. Rear Enclosure Removal 7. TAP Rotary Switch Removal

5.1 Perform procedure 1. 7.1 Perform procedure 5.

5.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- 7.2 Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, gently
move the five screws (22) located around the pry underneath the TAP switch knob (5) to
perimeter of the loudspeaker's front baffle. remove it. Take care to not mark the enclo-
Remove the one screw (22) located on the sure or baffle.
side of the rear enclosure near the woofer.
Slide off the rear enclosure. 7.3 Using a nut driver, remove the nut that
secures the switch (10) to the baffle. Slide
6. Crossover PCB Removal the switch out of the baffle.

6.1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- 8. Audio Transformer Removal

move the five screws (22) located around the
perimeter of the loudspeaker's front baffle. 8.1 Perform procedure 7.
Remove the one screw (22) located on the
side of the rear enclosure near the woofer. 8.2 Make a note of the wiring configuration
of the transformer harness wiring connec-
6.2 Disconnect the two Faston connectors tions. Unplug the two Faston connectors
from the woofer terminal strip (14). Discon- from the crossover board at P1 and P2.
nect the two Faston connectors from the P1 Unplug the three Faston connectors from
and P2 pins on the crossover PCB (9). the terminal board located on the rear
enclosure.
6.3 Perform procedure 1.
8.3 Remove the four screws (24) that
6.4 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, re- secure the audio transformer (12) to the
move the four screws (24) that secure the enclosure. Lift out the transformer.
tweeter to the front baffle (8). Lift out the
tweeter. Disconnect the two Faston connec-
tors from the tweeter terminals. Remove the
foam batting and feed the wires out through
the hole in the tweeter enclosure.

6.5 Remove the four screws that

secure the crossover PCB assembly to the
enclosure. Lift off the PCB assembly.

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 TEST PROCEDURES
FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface-Mount 3. Power Sweep Test
Loudspeaker
3.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using
1. Air Leak Test disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP rotary
switch to the 8 Ohm position.
1.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using
disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP rotary 3.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 50 Hz signal to the
switch to the 8 Ohm position. 8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker.

1.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 80 Hz signal to the 3.3 Slowly sweep the oscillator frequency
8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker. from 50 Hz to 5 kHz. Listen for any buzzes,
rattles or other extraneous noises from the
1.3 Listen for air leaks around the drivers, drivers or from the internal parts. Test sweep
baffle and input terminal area. Re-align or time should be about 3 seconds up and 3
replace any leaking gaskets. Replace any seconds down. Replace any driver that has
driver that has a rubbing or ticking noise. a buzzing noise.
Note: The whooshing noise from the port at
2. Rub and Tick Test around 80Hz is acceptable.

2.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using 4. Transformer TAP Select Test
disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP rotary
switch to the 8 Ohm position. 4.1 Apply a 70 Vrms, 100 Hz signal to the
70/100V loudspeaker input.
2.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 30 Hz signal to the
8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker. 4.2 Slowly change the TAP selection switch
from the 100W position to the 12.5W posi-
2.3 Listen to the drivers for any rubbing, tion. A decrease in audio output level should
ticking or other extraneous noise. Replace be heard for each descending TAP position
any defective driver. Small ticks are accept- of the switch.
able if they cannot be heard at a distance of
one foot.

Note: There is a normal suspension noise.

To distinguish between a rub or a tick and
suspension noise, displace the cone slightly
with your finger. If the rubbing can be made
to go away or get worse, it is a rub or a tick.
If the noise stays the same, it is suspension
noise.

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 TEST PROCEDURES
FreeSpace DS 100F Flush-Mount 3. Power Sweep Test
Loudspeaker
3.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using
1. Air Leak Test disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP rotary
switch to the 8 Ohm position.
1.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using
disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP 3.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 50 Hz signal to the
rotary switch to the 8 Ohm position. 8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker.

1.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 80 Hz signal to the 3.3 Slowly sweep the oscillator frequency
8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker. from 50 Hz to 5 kHz. Listen for any buzzes,
rattles or other extraneous noises from the
1.3 Listen for air leaks around the drivers, drivers or from the internal parts. Test sweep
baffle and input terminal area. Re-align or time should be about 3 seconds up and 3
replace any leaking gaskets. Replace any seconds down. Replace any driver that has
driver that has a rubbing or ticking noise. a buzzing noise.
Note: The whooshing noise from the port at
2. Rub and Tick Test around 80Hz is acceptable.

2.1 Remove the loudspeaker grille using 4. Transformer TAP Select Test
disassembly procedure 1. Set the TAP
rotary switch to the 8 Ohm position. 4.1 Apply a 70 Vrms, 100 Hz signal to the
70/100V loudspeaker input.
2.2 Apply a 12.5 Vrms, 30 Hz signal to the
8 Ohm input of the loudspeaker. 4.2 Slowly change the TAP selection switch
from the 100W position to the 12.5W posi-
2.3 Listen to the drivers for any rubbing, tion. A decrease in audio output level should
ticking or other extraneous noise. Replace be heard for each descending TAP position
any defective driver. Small ticks are accept- of the switch.
able if they cannot be heard at a distance of
one foot.

Note: There is a normal suspension noise.

To distinguish between a rub or a tick and
suspension noise, displace the cone slightly
with your finger. If the rubbing can be made
to go away or get worse, it is a rub or a tick.
If the noise stays the same, it is suspension
noise.

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 TO BRACKET

CROSSOVER PCB SECTION

( WIRE-CONN 4P P3.96 #18
UL1007 L=152 VW-1)

INDUCTOR 3MH 2.5% DCR=

5.25INCH SPKR
TERMINAL OUT PUT
0.5 OHM 10% 38x40 MAX
P1' P1 P3 P3'

L1
WHITE YELLOW BLUE VIN+ VIN+ LPF+ LPF+

WIRE-CONN 1P #18 UL1007

#18AWG TWIN RED/BK +
C1
_
CE 100V 18U 10% RL 16X38
P4 P4'
WIRE W/110 UL1007 #20 BLUE 300mm
COM 70.7/100V 8 ohm

LPF- LPF-
1
2
LAMP1
P5 P5'
3
20UF 100V 10% RL 16X38 2.25 INCH SPKR
HPF- HPF-
70.7V 100V
A P7 P7' _
70.7V/100V IN YEL. 4
RED. 100W NC 6 C2 RED DOT LAMP HPF- HPF-

GRN. 50W 100W

5 +
VOL. 25W 50W #18AWG TWIN BL/BK 480MM
P6 P6'
SW. ROTARY 1P6T ST-700
BLU. 12W 25W

P2' P2
HPF+
P8
HPF+
P8'
_
0V WHT. BLK.
T1
VIN- VIN- HPF+ HPF+ +
TERMINAL OUT PUT 2.25 INCH SPKR
TRANS AUDIO 70.7/100V IN
12/25/50/100W O/P 8OHM TERMINAL OUT PUT

Figure 6. FreeSpace® DS 100SE Surface Mount Speaker Wiring Diagram

TERMINAL-CERAMIC BLOCK

250V 10A 600C TC-613A

CROSSOVER PCB SECTION

UL1015 AWG#18 WHITE THERMAL FUSE RATED 100C INDUCTOR 2.2MH 2.5% 5.25 INCH SPKR
TERMINAL OUT PUT
P1' P1 P3 P3'

L1
VIN+ VIN+ LPF+ LPF+
70.7/100V COM 8 ohm
INPUT TERMINAL
WIRE-CONN 1P #18 UL1007 +
C1 #18AWG TWIN RED/BK
_

CE 100V 15U 10% RL 16X38

P4 P4'
WIRE W/110 UL1007 #20 BLUE 300mm
YELLOW WHITE BLUE

LPF- LPF-
1 LAMP1
2
GREEN DOT LAMP
3
CE 100V 10U 10% RL 18x38
A P5 P5'
70.7V 100V
70.7V/100V IN 4
100W NC 6 PTC1 HPF- HPF-
C2
50W 100W
5 -
25W 50W POLYSWITCH REXF050
SW. ROTARY 1P6T ST-700 +
NC 25W

#18AWG TWIN BL/BK 250MM 2.25 INCH SPKR

P2' P2 P6 P6'
0V 0V
T1
VIN- VIN- HPF+ HPF+
TRANS AUDIO 70.7/100V IN
TERMINAL OUT PUT
12/25/50/100W O/P 8OHM

Figure 7. FreeSpace DS 100F Flush Mount Speaker Wiring Diagram

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 SERVICE MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
Date Revision Description of Change Change Driven Pages
Level By Affected
12/06 00 Document released at revision 00. Service manual All
initial release
10/08 01 New DS 100SE wall-mount bracket. New bracket 7, 9,
Replaces original bracket. 10, 11

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 SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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