COMPANION 2 ® MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM Safety Information Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. English WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 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. Español Français 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. Additional safety information See the additional instructions in the Important Safety Information section of this guide. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com. Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product. ©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. 2 Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions ­ for all components before using this product. Important Safety Information 2. Keep these instructions ­ for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings ­ on the product and in the owner's guide. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. 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. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth ­ and as directed by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. 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. 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 ventilation openings. 8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 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. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time ­ to prevent damage to this product. 14. 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 apparatus 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. 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. English Español Français 3 Important Safety Information 16. 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. 17. See product enclosure for safety related markings. 18. 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 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. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before you begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Unpack the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Where to put your Companion® 2 speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 How to connect the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 How to connect to the sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 How to connect the power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Using Your Companion® 2 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 How to use the volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 When to use the headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Maintaining Your Companion® 2 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 How to clean the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Limited warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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. A spaciousness enhancer improves the sound from mono sources. Please take the time to read this owner's guide. 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. Save all packing materials for possible future use. Inspect the speakers. If any part appears damaged, do not use them. 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: These speakers must be used indoors. They are neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats. 7 Setting Up How to connect the speakers English The speaker cable is already attached to the accessory speaker. Insert the connector of that cable into the jack marked TO LEFT SPEAKER on the rear of the powered speaker (Figure 3). Figure 3 Speaker cable connection to the powered speaker Powered speaker TO LEFT SPEAKER Accessory speaker Français Español RIGHT SPEAKER Speaker cable LEFT SPEAKER How to connect to the sound source You can connect up to two sound sources to Companion® 2 speakers ­ for example, your computer as source A and an external portable audio player as source B. Note: You can play the second source without missing any sound alerts from your computer. These speakers can provide sound from both sources simultaneously. Two audio input cables are supplied with the speakers. If your computer has a stereo mini jack, use the cable with a stereo mini plug. Otherwise, use the cable with RCA plugs on both ends. There are two sets of jacks marked AUDIO INPUT on the rear of the powered speaker. Each set includes a vertical pair of jacks: a white jack marked L is on top and a red jack marked R is below it. · Use one of the two sets (L and R) to connect your computer as source A. · Use the other set (L and R) to connect an external portable audio player with an audio output jack, or to connect another component as source B. Note: Some portable audio players operate through the computer's sound card, while others have a direct audio output jack. Consult the owner's manual for your equipment to familiarize yourself with how it connects. 8 Setting Up Be sure to match the colors on the connectors to the colors on the jacks, red to red and white to white. 1. Connect one end of the audio input cable to one set of AUDIO INPUT jacks (A) on the rear of the powered speaker. (Figure 4). Connect the other end to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on your computer. We recommend using LINE OUT if your computer sound card offers more than one option. To connect a second source, repeat steps 1 and 2 using the second set of AUDIO INPUT jack (B) on the rear panel of the powered speaker. English 2. Español 3. Français Figure 4 Completed connections Powered speaker A B Source B Sourc ...