User manual BOSE COMPANION 2 MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM I

[. . . ] Read these instructions ­ for all components before using this product. Important Safety Information 2. 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. Install 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. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Français Español English 4 Contents Where to find. . . Getting Started . . 13 English Español For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the Companion 2 speakers. Serial number: ___________________________________________________________ Dealer name: _____________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: _________________________ Purchase date: ____________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner's guide. 5 Getting Started Before you begin. . . Getting Started Thank you for choosing Bose® Companion® 2 multimedia speakers. They are designed to provide high-fidelity sound for your computer or other sound source. Unique features and Bose technologies make these speakers a superior choice for home or office workspaces. Magnetic shielding protects your monitor from interference, even with the speakers placed directly against your computer. Bose patented signal processing technology enables full, rich sound at low volumes. It will help you set up and use your new computer speakers properly, for the greatest enjoyment. Français Español English Unpack the speakers Carefully unpack the carton. Repack all parts in the original carton and call your authorized Bose dealer immediately. Note: Now is a good time to record the speaker serial number at the beginning of this guide and on your warranty card. Figure 1 What comes in the carton: · Powered speaker · Accessory speaker · Speaker cable · 2 Audio input cables: 1 with RCA plugs 1 with a stereo mini plug · Detachable AC power pack · Owner's guide Accessory speaker Powered speaker AC power pack Speaker cable Owner's guide Audio input cables 6 Setting Up Where to put your Companion® 2 speakers Setting Up Bose designed these speakers to sit on your desk, where their angled shape directs sound toward the listener. The powered speaker, which has a volume control on the front, is labeled RIGHT SPEAKER on the rear panel. The accessory speaker, labeled LEFT SPEAKER on the rear panel, has the speaker cable connected to it. Use the label on each speaker as a guideline for placing the powered speaker on the right and the accessory speaker on the left as you face your computer monitor (Figure 2). Figure 2 Where to place Companion 2 speakers Accessory speaker (LEFT) Powered speaker (RIGHT) English Español Français Note: You may prefer to have the speaker volume control near your left hand. In that case, you can reverse the placement so that the powered speaker is to your left as you face the computer monitor. [. . . ] CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. English Troubleshooting Español If you have a problem with your Companion 2 speakers, try the solutions below. Problem The speakers don't play Cause Connections Solutions Turn off your sound source and check to be sure you made all connections. It should be completely plugged into the powered speaker and the wall outlet. Be sure headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. Français Power supply Sound source Volume Headphones plugged in 11 Maintaining Your Companion® 2 Speakers Problem English Only one speaker plays Cause Incomplete connections Solutions See Figure 4 on page 9 for proper speaker cable connection. If it is mono (only one channel), you need to use a mono-to-stereo adapter to get sound from both speakers. [. . . ]