User manual BOSE MEDIAMATE SPEAKERS

BBose ® MediaMate® Computer Speakers Owner's Guide October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Safety Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this system to rain or moisture. This CAUTION mark appears on your speakers. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide. To reduce the risk of shock, do not open. There are no userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of power pack to wide slot, insert fully. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information page enclosed with this owner's guide. 2 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Contents Where to find... Getting Started Español Before you begin ................................................................... 4 Unpack the speakers ............................................................ 5 Setting Up Where to put your MediaMate® speakers .............................. 6 Connect the speakers ........................................................... 7 How to connect to the sound source .................................... 7 How to connect the power pack ........................................... 8 Using Your MediaMate Speakers How to use the volume control .............................................. 8 How to use the mix control ................................................... 9 When to use the headphone jack .......................................... 9 Maintaining Your MediaMate Speakers How to clean the speakers .................................................. 10 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 10 Product Information Warranty period ................................................................... 11 Technical information .......................................................... 11 Bose® Corporation ............................................ inside back cover Français For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of the MediaMate speakers. Serial numbers: __________________ and _____________________ Dealer name: ______________________________________________ Dealer phone: _______________ Purchase date: _______________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner's guide. AM177243_03_V.pdf October 29, 2001 3 Getting Started Before you begin... Thank you for choosing Bose® MediaMate® computer speakers. They are designed to provide high-fidelity sound for your computer and CD-ROM. 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 ensures full, rich sound at low volumes and when using headphones. A spaciousness enhancer actually improves the sound from mono sources. And you can control the blend of sound easily, using the volume control and source mixer located on the front of one speaker. 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. 4 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Getting Started 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 speakers' serial numbers at the beginning of this guide and on your warranty card. 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Before placing them there, attach four of the supplied rubber feet to the recesses on the bottom of each speaker, for protection and added stability (see Figure 2). Set the powered speaker on the right and the accessory speaker on the left as you face the monitor (see Figure 3). Or set them in the reverse position, if you prefer having the powered speaker controls closer to your left hand. For best performance, be sure that both speakers are the same distance from where you sit when listening to them. ® Figure 3 Where to place MediaMate speakers Accessory speaker Powered speaker 6 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Setting Up Connect the speakers The speaker cable is already attached at one end to the accessory speaker. Plug the other end into the TO ACCESSORY SPEAKER jack on the powered speaker (see Figure 4 on page 8). Note: If the speaker cable is disconnected while the system is playing, only the powered speaker will continue to play. As a protective feature, neither speaker will play when you reconnect that cable. To restore sound to both speakers, disconnect and reconnect the power pack. How to connect to the sound source You can connect up to two sound sources to MediaMate® speakers ­ your computer and an external CD-ROM, for example. While some CD-ROMs operate through the computer's sound card, others have a direct audio output jack. Before making any connections, consult the owner's manuals for the equipment you will be using, to familiarize yourself with how it connects. Use AUDIO INPUTS A for your computer or computer and CD-ROM combination. Use AUDIO INPUTS B for an external CD-ROM with an audio output jack, or for other components. The sound source connected to B will play through your speakers simultaneously with the sound from your computer. Use the source mixer on the front of the powered speaker to adjust the balance of sound coming from the two sources. 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. Match the colors on the connectors to the colors on the jacks, red to red and white to white. AM177243_03_V.pdf October 29, 2001 7 Setting Up/Using Your MediaMate® Speakers 1. Connect one end of the audio input cable to AUDIO INPUTS A. 2. Connect the other end to your computer's AUDIO OUTPUT jack. We recommend using LINE OUT if your computer sound card offers more than one option. 3. To connect a separate CD-ROM, or another source, repeat steps 1 and 2 using AUDIO INPUTS B. How to connect the power pack You must connect the AC power pack to operate the speakers. 1. Plug its cable end into the power jack on the powered speaker. 2. Plug the power pack blades into the wall outlet. 3. Turn on your computer sound source or external sound source. Source A computer Figure 4 Complete connections Powered speaker ® Accessory speaker Source B external CD-ROM ® MediaMate computer speaker MediaMate computer speaker D.O.M. D.O.M. BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. BOSE CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168 MADE IN U.S.A. U.S. PAT. 4490843, 4739514, RE31679 TO ACCESSORY SPEAKER SEE USER'S GUIDE 12VAC 1.2A L AUDIO INPUT TO POWERED SPEAKER A To wall outlet To audio inputs B To audio inputs A To powered speaker How to use the volume control Your computer hardware may have an external volume control. In addition, the computer's operating software and some other software you use may provide on-screen controls for the volume. Decide which controls you prefer to use to adjust the volume while you listen. Then follow the proper instructions on page 9 for setting the controls you will not use. 8 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Using Your MediaMate® Speakers To use the speaker control for volume adjustments Set the volume control on your sound source or your on-screen controls at two-thirds maximum. Then use the control on the powered speaker to adjust the volume. Turn the knob right to raise and left to lower the volume (see Figure 5). The output of sound sources and sound cards varies, so you should experiment to find the best setting for your source. To use your sound source control for volume adjustments Set the volume control on the powered speaker to maximum. Then use the volume control on your sound source or your on-screen controls to make adjustments. VOLUM E + A Figure 5 Volume and balance controls MIX B How to use the mix control The source mixer adjusts the balance of sound coming from each source, without increasing or decreasing total speaker volume. Source A is your computer or computer and CD-ROM combination. Source B is whatever source you connected to AUDIO INPUTS B. · For equal amounts of sound from both sources, set the knob halfway between Source A and Source B. · For more sound from your computer (than from Source B), or to silence Source B, turn the knob to the left. · For more sound from Source B (than from your computer), or to silence your computer, turn the knob to the right. When to use the headphone jack To listen in private, plug the headphones into the headphone jack. This mutes the sound coming from the speakers. Use the volume control to adjust the headphone volume. AM177243_03_V.pdf October 29, 2001 9 Maintaining Your MediaMate® Speakers How to clean the speakers Wipe the speakers using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent such as dish soap. Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. You can also lightly vacuum the grilles, if you prefer. Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your MediaMate speakers, turn off your sound source and try the solutions below. If they don't solve your problem, disconnect the speakers and contact your local Bose® dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to the listings on the inside back cover. Bose Corporation will make every effort to remedy any problem within terms of your limited warranty. Problem The speakers don't play Cause Connections Solutions Make sure you made all connections. See instructions on pages 7 and 8. Check the speaker cable. It should be completely plugged into both the accessory and powered speakers. Also read the note on page 7. Power supply Check the detachable power pack. It should be completely plugged into the powered speaker and the wall outlet. Sound source Make sure the sound source is plugged in. Turn it on. Be sure the source mixer is set for sound source. Volume Headphones plugged in Be sure the volume isn't set too low. Make sure headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. Only one Monophonic See the illustration on page 8 for proper speaker plays sound source speaker cable connection. Also make sure the cable is plugged in completely. Check your sound source. If it is mono (only one channel), you need to use a mono-to-stereo adapter to get sound from both speakers. Call Bose service. The sound is distorted Volume Decrease the volume on your sound source and increase the volume on the speakers. 10 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf Product Information Warranty period Bose® MediaMate® computer speakers are covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers. Please fill out the card and address it, detach, and mail to Bose. Technical information Features Bose patented signal processing technology Built-in amplification Ported enclosure Spaciousness enhancer Driver complement One magnetically shielded 2.5" (6.4 cm) full-range driver per enclosure Power pack rating USA/Canada: 120 VAC~ 60 Hz 20 VA Europe: 230 VAC~ 50 Hz 20 VA Australia: 240 VAC~ 50 Hz 20 VA Japan: 100 VAC~ 50/60 Hz 20 VA Speaker inputs Input power: 12 VAC~ 1.2 A Input signal: 3 V maximum input Finish Computer gray, thermo-plastic alloy Dimensions 73/8"H x 31/4"W x 83/8"D (top rear to bottom front) (18.8 x 8.2 x 21.3 cm) Weight Per speaker, unpacked: 2.12 lb (.96 kg) Per pair, packed for shipping: 6.75 lb (3 kg) AM177243_03_V.pdf October 29, 2001 11 English 12 October 29, 2001 AM177243_03_V.pdf AM177243_03_V.pdf October 29, 2001 13 English Bose® Corporation USA Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 1-800-367-4008 Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Italia Bose S.p.A., Via Luigi Capucci, 12 00147 Roma TEL 06-5127641 FAX 06-5115438 Japan Bose K.K., Shibuya YT Building 28-3 Maruyama-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 TEL 3-5489-1054 FAX 3-5489-0591 Canada Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 1-800-444-BOSE (1-800-444-2673) Phone hours - ET (eastern time): Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nederland Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam TEL 0299-390190 FAX 0299-390109 European Office Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8 1135 GE Edam, Nederland TEL 0299-390190 FAX 0299-390109 Norge Bose A/S, Solheimsgate 11 N-2001, Lillestrøm TEL 63-817380 FAX 63-810819 Australia Bose Australia, Inc., 1 Sorrell Street, Parramatta, N.S.W. 2150 TEL 02 204-6111 FAX 02 204-6122 Österreich Bose Ges.m.b.H., Vienna Business Park Wienerbergstrasse 7 (10.OG) A-1100 Vienna TEL 01-60404340 FAX 01-604043423 Belgique/België Bose N.V., Limesweg 2, B-3700 Tongeren TEL 012-390800 FAX 012-390840 Schweiz Bose AG, Rünenbergerstrasse 13 4460-Gelterkinden TEL 061-9815544 FAX 061-9815502 Danmark Bose A/S, Industrivej 7, 2605 Brøndby TEL 4343-7777 FAX 4343-7818 Sverige Bose A/S, Blandsädsgatan 2D S-43146 Mölndal TEL 31-878850 FAX 31-274891 Deutschland Bose GmbH, Max-Planck-Straße 36d D-61381 Friedrichsdorf TEL 06172-71040 FAX 06172-710419 United Kingdom Bose Limited, Unit G2 Trinity Trading Estate Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2PD TEL 01795-475341 FAX 01795-427227 France Bose S.A., 6, rue Saint Vincent 78100 Saint Germain en Laye TEL 01-30616363 FAX 01-30614105 India Bose Corporation India Private Limited W-16, Greater Kailash-II New Delhi 110 048 TEL (011) 648 4462 FAX (011) 648 4463 From other locations Bose Customer Service, 1 New York Ave. Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA TEL (508) 766-1900 FAX (508) 766-1919 World Wide Web www.bose.com Ireland Bose Corporation Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan TEL 042-61988 FAX 042-61998 ©1997 Bose Corporation The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA JN94953 PN177243 Rev.03 AM177243 Rev.03