objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.
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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.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and
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.
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.
1. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product.
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 ser-
vice 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.
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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
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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.
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.
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Before you begin...
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.
Unpack the speakers
Carefully unpack the carton. Save all packing materials for possi-
future use.
ble
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
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Accessory speaker
AC
power pack
Owner’s
guide
Powered speaker
Speaker
cable
Audio
input cables
Figure 2
Where to place
Companion 2
speakers
Setting Up
Setting Up
Where to put your Companion®2 speakers
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).
Accessory
speaker
(LEFT)
Powered
speaker
(RIGHT)
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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.
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Setting Up
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Figure 3
Speaker cable
connection to the
powered speaker
How to connect the speakers
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).
Powered
speaker
TO LEFT
SPEAKER
Accessory
speaker
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
portable audio player as source B.
Note:
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
source A.
• Use the other set (L and R) to connect an external
audio player
component as source B.
Note:
puter’s sound card, while others have a direct audio output jack.
C
onsult the owner’s manual for your equipment to
self with how it connects.
– for example, your computer as source A and an external
You can play the second source without missing any
portable
with an audio output jack, or to connect another
Some portable audio players
operate through the com-
familiarize your-
as
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Figure 4
Completed
connections
Powered
speaker
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).
2.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.
3.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.
Source A
computer
Accessory
speaker
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To wall
outlet
A
B
Source B
Speaker
cable
To AUDIO INPUT jacks B
To AUDIO INPUT jacks A
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 into the wall outlet.
3.Turn on your computer and external sound source.
CAUTION:
provided.
This product is only to be used with the power supply
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Using Your Companion® 2 Speakers
Using Your Companion® 2 Speakers
How to use the volume control
Your computer may have an external volume control as well as
on-screen controls for the volume.
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Figure 5
Powered speaker
features
Decide which controls you prefer to use to adjust the volume
while you listen. Then follow the instructions that apply to your
choice.
To use the speaker volume control
On your sound source, set the external volume control or
on-screen control at two-thirds maximum. Then use the control
on the powered speaker to adjust the volume (Figure 5). Turn the
knob right to raise and left to lower the volume.
Volume control
Headphone jack
Note:
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 volume control
Set the volume control on the powered speaker to maximum.
Then use the volume control on your sound source or your onscreen controls to make adjustments.
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When to use the headphone jack
To listen in private, plug headphones into the headphone jack
(Figure 5). This mutes the sound coming from the speakers.
Adjust the headphone volume as needed.
CAUTION:
ing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume levels when using
headphones, especially for extended periods.
Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hear-
Maintaining Your Companion® 2 Speakers
Maintaining Your Companion® 2 Speakers
How to clean the speakers
Wipe the speakers using a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents,
chemicals, or sprays. You can also lightly vacuum the grilles.
CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into
any openings.
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Companion 2 speakers, try the
solutions below.
Problem CauseSolutions
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The speakers
don’t play
ConnectionsTurn off your sound source and
Power
supply
Sound
source
Volume
Headphones
plugged in
check to be sure you made all
connections. See instructions on
pages 8 and 9.
Check the speaker cable. It should
be completely plugged into the
powered speaker.
Check the detachable power pack.
should be completely plugged into
It
the
powered speaker and the wall
outlet.
Be
sure the sound source is
plugged in. Turn it on.
Be sure the sound source volume is
not set to Mute.
Be sure the volume isn’t set too low.
Be
sure headphones are not
plugged into the headphone jack.
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