Bose COMPANION 2 MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM I User Manual
COMPANION® 2
MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM
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Safety Information
Safety Information
WARNING:
product to rain or moisture.
WARNING:
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.
©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified,
distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
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.
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Contents
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
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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.
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