User manual BOSE COMPANION 3 MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM

COMPANION 3 Series II ® MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS Owner's Guide Guía de usario Notice d'utilisation Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to follow this owner's guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save your owner's guide for future reference. 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Class B emissions This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (Canada only). WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully. WARNING: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches of the Acoustimass module. The magnetic field produced by this module can erase magnetic media and interfere with the monitor. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods. 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 at www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.! Notes: · The product label is located on the bottom of the product. · Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. · The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior ! written permission. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 2 English Español Français Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. !"#$%&'"("%)*(&+,-&).*( ­ for all components before using this product. /""0%&'"("%)*(&+,-&).*( ­ for future reference. 1""$%#22%3#+*)*4( ­ on the product and in the owner's guide. 5.22.3%#22%)*(&+,-&).*(6 7.%*.&%,("%&')(%#00#+#&,(%*"#+%3#&"+%.+%8.)(&,+" ­ 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. 92"#*%.*2:%3)&'%#%$+:%-2.&' ­ and as directed by Bose ! Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 7.%*.&%;2.-<%#*:%="*&)2#&).*%.0"*)*4(6%>*(%)*%#--.+? $#*-"%3)&'%&'"%8#*,@#-&,+"+A(%)*(&+,-&).*( ­ To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from ! overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in! system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings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nglish Español Français SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Connecting the speakers to the module The speakers, control pod, and computer all connect directly to the Acoustimass® module. 1. Figure 5 Speaker connection jacks Insert the connector on each speaker cable into the corresponding L or R jack labeled! To Speakers on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). CAUTION: Connect only Companion® 3 speakers to these jacks. Connecting any other electronic device to these jacks may damage your speaker system. 2. Figure 6 Proper control pod cable connection Insert the control pod cable into the jack labeled To Control Pod on the rear of the! module. Be sure the cable connector is right side up, with the arrow showing (Figure 6). Arrow indicator 3. Insert the connector on one end of the supplied audio input cable into the jack labeled From Computer on the rear of the module. Connect the other end to the audio output jack on your computer (Figure 7). Figure 7 Labels on the module for ease in making connections Right speaker Left speaker Acoustimass Module AC outlet To Speakers From Computer Computer To Control Pod Power cord Control Pod Note: G.#4"'$#,"'1&#,"'$(%#*6,#3*"1"#:6(-,#+1,)%6&#".#6#,)%$%"#5+1+#:6(-0#',%#61#6'&+"# 6&63)%$#(68/%#available from retail electronics stores7#B"11%()#)*%#6&63)%$#)"#)*%#6'&+"#+13')# (68/%#61&#+1,%$)#)*%#6&63)%$#+1)"#)*%#3*"1"#:6(-,#"1#4"'$#,"'$(%7 9 !"#$%&'()*%)+#,-*./01&2 2 34!5 Français SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Español English Connecting the power cord Plugging in and turning on the Acoustimass® module is the final step before using the system. 1. 2. 3. Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module. Plug the large connector into an AC power (mains) outlet. Turn the power switch, located on the back of the Acoustimass module, to ON (|). On the control pod, the LED turns yellow to indicate the system is on and is ready for use. Connecting other sources The control pod features two jacks: one for connection directly to another sound source and the other for a headphone. · To connect an external CD or MP3 player to your system, plug the cable from the sound source output jack into the input jack ( ) on the control pod. See Figure 8 on page 11. · To connect headphones, insert the connector on the headphone cable into the headphone jack on the control pod. This connection mutes the sound from the speakers. 10 !"#$%&'()*%)+#,-*./01&2 2 34!5 English Español Français USING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Controlling the system To begin using your Companion® 3 speaker system (Figure 8): 1. 2. Be sure your computer or other sound source is turned on. If you have not yet done so, also turn on the power switch on the rear of the Acoustimass® module. If the LED on the control pod is yellow, touch the top of the control pod to activate the system. The light then turns green. Figure 8 Switches and settings Bass compensation Mute touch control LED Power switch Headphone jack Sound source jack Volume control Controlling the volume To adjust the sound level using your speaker system controls: · For volume ­ Rotate the outer band on the control pod clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume (Figure 8). · For mute ­ Gently press the mute touch control on the pod. To unmute, press again. The control pod LED light turns yellow when the system is muted, and green when it is active. To use the sound source volume control instead of the control pod: · Rotate the outer band on the control pod clockwise until it approaches maximum volume. · Use the volume control on your computer or other sound source to adjust the level as you listen. Note: Setting a source volume control to the highest level may activate the speaker system's internal protection circuity and reduce speaker volume. 11 04_Companion3_Guide.fm 9/08 Français USING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Español English Balancing tone for the sound you like The acoustics of your room affects the sound you hear there. Upholstered furniture, carpets, and drapes absorb sound, which can muffle the treble (high frequencies). Bare floors, walls, and furniture have the opposite effect and can make the treble sound shrill. A bass compensation control on the Acoustimass® module enables you to balance the tones you hear. There are two ways to adjust the bass: · Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease bass. · Reposition the module. To increase bass, turn the front of the module toward a wall or other nearby surface. To decrease bass, aim the front from the wall. Troubleshooting Problem The speaker system does not play What to do · Make sure all connections are secure. (See "Making connections" on page 8.) · Check your speaker wires for damage or frays, which can cause an open or short circuit. · Be sure that the sound source is plugged in and ! playing at an audible volume. · Make sure the power is on and the system is not muted. The LED on the control pod should be green when unmuted. · If using a PC, check your sound card settings to make sure the "Digital output only" setting is turned OFF. This setting is typically found in the Options menu of the volume control icon. This icon is usually located in the lower right-hand corner of the Windows desktop. The speaker system sound! seems distorted One speaker does not perform or sounds distorted · Decrease the volume of the sound source and increase the speaker system volume using the control pod. · Check connections from the speakers, control pod, and computer to the Acoustimass® module. (See "Making connections" on page 8.) · Be sure the cable from the unheard speaker is firmly inserted in the proper To Speaker jack on the module. · Switch the connection of both speakers to jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass module. If this does not resolve the problem for the ! originally unheard speaker, this speaker may be the cause. Contact Bose® Customer Service. If the problem switches to the other speaker (the one that previously performed) a defective output channel on the sound source may be the cause. Try a different source. If this does not resolve the problem, the Acoustimass module may be the cause. Contact Bose Customer Service. - - · Check balance levels on your sound source. 12 !"#$%&'()*%)+#,-*./01&2 2 34!5 English Español Français REFERENCE Cleaning the system Wipe the speakers and module with a dry cloth. · Do not use solvents or chemicals. · Do not allow liquids or objects to enter the rear panel or the front port of the module; the speaker grilles, or any part of the control pod. Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Limited warranty This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so, however, will not affect your limited warranty rights. Technical Information Driver complement Two magnetically shielded 2-inch (5.0 cm) long-throw, wide-range transducers! One 5.25-inch (13.3 cm) woofer Power rating USA/Canada: 120V 50/60 Hz! International: 220-240V 50/60 Hz! Japan: 100V 50/60 Hz Dimensions (approximate) Speakers on stand: 6"H x 33/8"W x 31/4"D (15 cm x 8.6 cm x 8.2 cm) ! Speakers without stand: 21/2"H x 23/4"W x 21/2"D (6.3 cm x 7.1 cm x 6.3 cm)! Acoustimass® module: 81/2"H x 63/4"W x 133/4"D (21.7 cm x 17.2 cm x 34.8 cm)! Control pod: 21/2"Dia x 11/8"H (6.3 cm x 2.8 cm) Weight (approximate) One speaker, unpacked: 0.8 lb (0.4 kg)! Acoustimass module, unpacked: 14.7 lb (6.7 kg)! Control pod: 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) 13 !"#$%&'()*%)+#,-*./01&2 2 34!5 ©2006 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM296583 Rev.01