Bose COMPANION 2
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1. Unique features and Bose technologies make these speakers a superior choice for upgrading your computer audio They also provide rich full stereo sound from a second source like a portable MP3 or CD player Benefits of your Companion 2 speakers e TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry adds spaciousness e Ported cabinet design provides clear deep musical tones e Sleek design blends in with contemporary office d cor Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your speakers Figure 1 and save all of the packing materials which provide the safest means for shipping or transporting If any part appears damaged do not attempt to use it Notify your authorized Bose dealer immediately Or to contact Bose directly refer to the address sheet included in the carton A WARNING To avoid danger of suffocation keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers out of the reach of children Figure 1 LEFT speaker Carton contents RIGHT speaker Owner s guide Mini plug audio input cable There are two types of power pack for this system one of which requires use of a power pack adapter shown above If your power pack does not require an adapter no adapter is provided Now is a good time to copy the serial number located on the bottom of the RIGHT speaker onto the form labeled For your records on page 5 SETTING UP Choosing a speaker location Figure 2 Speakers in position near the computer2. The angled design of these speakers allows them to direct sound upward toward a seated listener So placing them on a desktop is a good choice Magnetic shielding protects your computer monitor from interference when the speakers are positioned close to it Place the speaker that has a volume control knob on the front to the right of your computer and within easy reach Place the other speaker on the left Figure 2 Note LEFT and RIGHT labels on the back of the two speakers can serve as a placement aid RIGHT speaker LEFT speaker Headphone Jack You may prefer placing the RIGHT speaker on your left to more easily reach the volume control and the headphone jack This does no harm although it changes how you hear the left and right stereo sound For an accurate sound stage the music recorded from stage left during a live performance comes from the left speaker Chang ing the placement of LEFT and RIGHT speakers alters that effect SETTING UP Making connections Figure 3 Speaker cable connection Figure 4 Connection to the computer A speaker cable is attached to the rear of the LEFT speaker Insert the free end of this cable into the jack marked TO LEFT SPEAKER on the back of the RIGHT speaker Figure 3 RIGHT speaker LEFT speaker TO LEFT SPEAKER Speaker cable Connecting to your computer Use the audio cable to make this connection e Insert the stereo mini plug
3. DODGE COMPANION 2 SERIES II MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS Owner s Guide Gu a de usuario Notice d utilisation SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner s guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner s guide carefully It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features Please save this owner s guide for future reference A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture WARNING Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on or near the apparatus As with any electronic products use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system Liquids can cause a failure and or a fire hazard CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU L ARRIERE IL NE SE TROUVE A L INT RIEUR AUCUNE PIECE POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR LUSAGER S ADRESSER A UN REPARATEUR COMPETENT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclo The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the AN sure that m
4. at one end of the cable into the mini audio out jack on your computer e Insert the two plugs at the other end of the cable into one pair of the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the right speaker 1 Insert the white RCA plug into the white jack labeled L 2 Insert the red RCA plug into the red jack labeled R RIGHT LEFT speaker o speaker es e ces SS Z O N A 4 Pp LT EEE l Computer RCA audio input cable Speaker cable SETTING UP E sss NT _Ny_T yY S M ________ Ee Connecting the speakers to a power outlet Use the supplied power pack which has a cable that connects to the RIGHT speaker 1 Insert the cable plug into the connector labeled 12V on the back of the speaker Figure 5 2 Plug the power pack into an AC mains outlet e f your system includes a power pack adapter attach the adapter as shown below left before plugging in the power pack Figure 5 Power pack adapter RIGHT 12V Connection Wad speaker to power Release button To other speaker pl pack To computer AC m E SE 2 Note Bose recommends using a high quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment Connecting an optional second source The Companion 2 speakers provide a second set of input connectors for use with a second sound source To make this connection use the audio output cable provided with your MP3 player CD player or other source SETTING UP Connecting headpho
5. ay be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system is nance instructions in this owner s guide A WARNING Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the apparatus Class B emissions This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Canada only A WARNING To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the line cord plug into the wide slot of the AC mains receptacle Insert fully The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www Bose com C E This product conforms to all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law compliance A CAUTION Use only the power supply provided with the speakers a Notes e The product label is located on the bottom of the product e This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided e These speakers must be used indoors They are neither designed nor tested for use outdoors in recreational vehicles or on boats e Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device such disconnect device shall remain readily operable 2009 Bose Corporation No part of this work may be reproduced modified distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission Design and
6. e wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appara tus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you 14 To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles 15 Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock 16 See p
7. f the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 GETTING STARTED 6 PCOS VO DEGI tao tori aie ete inte ote dete Bath edit al darth as 6 LINPACKING The canlo carro Dae ae eae aot t 6 SETTING UP 7 Choosing a speaker location 0 ccc cc eee eee teen nee 7 Making CONNECIIONS 44 24 0242 etue a tie eek dee OX ce Pek ER 8 Connecting to your computer sssaaa asanarea eee eee ens 8 Connecting the speakers to a power outlet o o ooooooooooo 9 Connecting an optional Second Source 1 ee eee 9 Connecting to the headphone jack 2 0 00 ce ees 10 Gontrolling the Speakers aici cute ab here ais a ex a we 10 a A A Ge Boe at E 11 REFERENCE 12 Gleaninig the Speaker ios ad os 12 Contacting Customer Service o o oooococooccn ee eee teens 12 EMtSO WANNAN ais ds in a ee hacer eel eran ted dake 12 Technical IO MALO So ise o isa RES 12 For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the RIGHT Companion 2 Series Il speaker Serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner s guide GETTING STARTED Before you begin Thank you for choosing Bose Companion 2 Series Il multimedia speaker system
8. firmly e Check the sound source If it is mono has one channel only you need a mono to stereo adapter to send the sound to both speakers To request an adapter contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address sheet included in the carton Sound is distorted Decrease the volume of the sound source affected and or you hear static increase the volume on the speakers e When using any other wireless source computer or cell phone move the speakers farther from that source Background noise Decrease the volume level on your speakers and increase the when no source level on each sound source to your preferred volume is playing 11 REFERENCE Cleaning the speakers Wipe the speakers using a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents chemicals or sprays Lightly vacuum the grilles as needed A CAUTION Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems contact Bose Customer Service Refer to the address sheet included in the carton Limited warranty This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose Or register your product at www Bose com register However failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights Technical informati
9. nes Headphones plug into the connector on the front of the RIGHT speaker Figure 6 Inserting the plug mutes sound from the speakers Figure 6 RIGHT ee speaker Headphone connector Headphone connection A WARNING Long term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage It is best to avoid extreme volume levels when using headphones especially for extended periods Controlling the speakers To turn on the speakers turn the control Knob on the front of the RIGHT speaker clockwise Figure 7 To turn the speakers off turn the knob counterclockwise until the marker is at its lowest position Figure 7 RIGHT volume knob J Control knob marker For volume adjustments first set the volume on your computer or your second source at about two thirds of maximum volume Then use the knob on the RIGHT speaker to adjust the volume as you listen 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What you can do No sound e Make sure the speakers are turned on and the volume is turned up Use the knob on the front of the RIGHT speaker to adjust the volume level as needed e Make sure the sound source is plugged in and turned on it is not on mute and the volume is turned up e Make sure headphones are not plugged into the RIGHT speaker e Be sure the power pack is securely plugged into the RIGHT speaker and into the AC mains outlet No sound from e Make sure the speakers are connected properly and all plugs are one speaker inserted
10. on Driver complement One magnetically shielded 2 5 6 4 cm full range driver per speaker Power pack rating U S Canada 120V 60 Hz 20VA maximum Europe 230V 50 Hz 20VA maximum Australia 240V Su 50 Hz 20VA maximum Japan 100V 50 60 Hz 20VA maximum Worldwide 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 600mA Speaker inputs Input power 12V 1 2 A Input signal 2 25V maximum input Dimensions approximate T h H x 3 W x 5 D top rear to bottom front 19 cm x 8 cm x 15 cm Weight RIGHT speaker unpacked 2 3 Ib 1 1 kg LEFT speaker unpacked 1 8 lb 8 kg 12 LEE Better sound through researche 2009 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM325126 Rev 00 a 325126 0010
11. roduct enclosure for safety related markings 17 Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product Information about products that generate electrical noise If applicable this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential in stallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However this is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with Part 15 o
12. specifications subject to change without notice Important Safety Instructions 10 11 12 13 Read these instructions for all components before using this product Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture Do not use this product near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or anywhere else that water or moisture are present Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not block any ventilation openings In stall in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the product on a bed sofa or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not put it in a built in system such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventila tion Openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po larized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with on
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