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Français Español English 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects fille
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English Español Français Arabic Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – for all components 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service before using this product. personnel. Servicing is required when the 2. Keep these instructions – for future ! apparatus has been damaged in any way: reference. such as power supply cord or plug is 3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects owner’s guide. have fallen into the apparatus; th
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English Español Français S. Chin Arabic CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 GETTING STARTED 6 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SETTING UP 7 Choosing a speaker location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting the
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Français Español English GETTING STARTED Before you begin ® ® Thank you for choosing Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia speaker system. 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: TM • TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry adds spaciousness. • Ported cabinet design provides clear,
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English Español Français Nederlands Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic SETTING UP Choosing a speaker location 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 within easy reach to the right of your computer. Place the other speaker
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Français Español English SETTING UP Figure 3 RIGHT LEFT speaker speaker Speaker cable connection TO LEFT SPEAKER Speaker cable Making the sound source connections ® Your Companion 2 speakers can provide sound from two audio sources simultaneously. This allows you to listen to music from an MP3 or CD player and still hear the alert tones from your computer. Connecting to your computer Two audio input cables are supplied with the speakers. • Use the cable that has a stereo mini plug on one
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English Español Français Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic SETTING UP Figure 4 Computer Connection to RIGHT LEFT the computer speaker speaker L R RCA audio input cable Speaker cable 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 connector into the jack labeled 12V on the back of the speaker (Figure 5). 2. Plug the power pack into an AC (mains) outlet. Figure 5 12V RIGHT speaker Connection to power To
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Français Español English SETTING UP Connecting an optional second source Use the audio output cable provided with your MP3 player, CD player, or other sound source. Or, if the other (unused) cable supplied with the speakers works with your source, you may use it. • Connect the RCA plugs on one end of the cable to the unused AUDIO INPUT jacks on the back of the RIGHT speaker (Figure 6). 1. Insert the white RCA plug into the white jack labeled L. 2. Insert the red RCA plug into the red jack lab
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English Español Français Nederlands Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic USING THE SPEAKERS Enjoying the sound ® Before using your Companion 2 speakers, make sure your computer and other sound source are plugged in and turned on. Controlling the volume You can raise or lower the volume of the speakers or a connected head- phone by turning the knob on the front of the RIGHT speaker (Figure 8). Figure 8 RIGHT speaker Speaker volume knob Volume control To control your sound sources independently: • Use you
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Français Español English USING THE SPEAKERS Cleaning the speakers Wipe the speakers using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents, ! chemicals, or sprays. Lightly vacuum the grilles as needed. CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Troubleshooting Problem What you can do No sound • Make sure the sound source is plugged in and turned on, ! it is not on mute, and the volume is turned up. • Make sure headphones are not plugged into the RIGHT speaker. • Be sur
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English Español Français Nederlands Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic REFERENCE 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 y
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