Bose Companion 3 User Manual
The Bose® Companion® 3 Multimedia Speaker System
Safety Information
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OU
L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.
S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT
AVIS
NE PAS OUVRIR
These CAUTION marks are located on the rear panel of the Acoustimass
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module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instruction in this
owner’s guide.
WARNING:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to read and follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and
operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide
for future reference.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
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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 Instructions
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
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
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Bose
Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
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.
tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype 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.
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
manufacturer.
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.
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 service 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 over-
loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles.
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 bottom for safety related
markings.
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.
Note:
Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
remote control could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
B specifications.
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Important Safety Instructions
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.
19. Avoid Power Lines – Use extreme care when install-
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ing an outside antenna system to keep from touching
power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be
fatal. Do not install external antennas near overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor
where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power
lines.
20. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external
antenna or cable system is connected to this product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This
will provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the ground electrode.
Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this
page.
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Antenna lead-in wire
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Ground clamps
Power service groundin g electrode
system (NEC ART 250, Part H)
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular,
it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as is practical.
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Where to Find
Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where to Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Companion
®
3 Multimedia Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a location for your Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Positioning the Acoustimass
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module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Positioning the satellite speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Connect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To make the final connection and power the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating the Companion 3 multimedia speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintaining the Companion
®
3 Multimedia Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limited Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driver complement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dimensions (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Weight (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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For your records
The system serial number is located on the bottom of the Acoustimass module.
Serial number: _______________________________________________________________________________
Dealer name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: _______________________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt together with this owner’s guide.
Note:
Now would be a good time to register your product online at www.bose.com/register.
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Introduction
You r C om panion
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®
3 Multimedia Speaker System
Thank you for purchasing the Bose
®
Companion 3 multimedia speaker system. Bose
designed this amplified speaker system to provide high-fidelity stereo sound for your
computer and a variety of other desktop sources. Its unique features make this system
a superior choice for your home or office workspaces.
• Small satellite speakers and an Acoustimass
®
module that hides away help maximize work-
space.
• Magnetically shielded satellite speakers protect your screen from color distortion so you
can place the satellite speakers right next to your monitor or television.
• TrueSpace
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stereo signal processing provides a wide soundstage even when the
speakers are close together.
• Control pod allows you to control system volume and connect headphones or
portable audio players.
• Integrated signal processing provides full, rich sound at all listening levels.
• Auxiliary input jack lets you expand your system to include an external source such as a
CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
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Unpacking
System Setup
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to
transport your system, if needed.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
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Figure 1
Contents of the shipping
carton
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose Corporation
or your authorized Bose
®
dealer immediately. For contact information, refer to the address
sheet included in the carton.
Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1.
Note:
Now is a good time to record the serial number on the bottom of these speakers on
page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card.
Acoustimass
Satellite speakers
Brackets
Mounting bracket
adhesive pads
Audio input cable
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module
Small clear rubber feet
AC power cord
Rubber feet
Control pod
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System Setup
Selecting a location for your Companion® 3 Multimedia Speaker System
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Figure 2
Recommended system
placement
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the
Acoustimass
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module (Figure 2). While these guidelines are offered to provide outstanding
system performance, you may find other placement options that are more convenient and
provide the sound you enjoy.
6 inches (15 cm)
minimum
3 inches
(8 cm)
minimum
Figure 3
Module placement
Positioning the Acoustimass® module
The Acoustimass module is designed to be the unseen part of this system. It can be placed
under or behind furniture, for example, and contribute to the lifelike sound you hear from the
speakers without being visible.
Place the module on a flat surface:
• within reach of an AC (mains) power outlet and
• place the module a minimum of
vent interference from the module, which is not magnetically shielded.
• Once you have selected a position for the module, place the four self-adhesive rubber feet
near the corners of the bottom surface. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches.
CAUTION:
media within 6 inches
Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic
(15 cm)
module can erase magnetic media and interfere with the monitor.
• Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end
(Figure 3).
6 inches
(15 cm) from the computer monitor (or TV) to pre-
of the Acoustimass module. The magnetic field produced by this
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System Setup
• Aim the port of the module away from the wall to decrease bass or toward the wall to
increase bass; in either case, be sure it is at least 3 inches (8 cm) from the wall.
• Place the module away from heat sources (radiators, baseboard, quartz heater, etc.).
Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent the module from overheating during use. Do
not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in
circuitry.
• Using the supplied audio input cable, you can place the module up to 6 feet (2 m) away
from the multimedia sound source. If you put the module farther away, use an audio input
extension cable available from any retail electronics store.
Positioning the satellite speakers
These speakers are designed to sit upright on your desk, or be mounted on your monitor with
the supplied speaker brackets. The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent
interference when they are on or near your monitor. Using the supplied speaker cables, you
can place the satellite speakers up to 6 feet (2 m) away from the module.
If placing your speakers on the desktop:
• Attach three small clear rubber feet to each satellite speaker as indicated by the
indentations on the bottom of each speaker (Figure 4).
• Place speakers facing slightly outward, at an equal distance on either side of the
monitor (Figure 2 on page 6).
• Place both speakers a maximum of 3 feet (90 cm) from the edge of the screen, and at
approximately the same height.
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Figure 4
Attaching small clear rubber
feet to speaker
CAUTION:
to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If
needed, you may obtain additional rubber feet from Bose
Choose a stable, level surface for the speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers
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Customer Service. To contact
Customer Service, refer to the address sheet included in the product carton.
Small clear rubber feet
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System Setup
Figure 5
Mounting the bracket
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If mounting speakers on your monitor (Figure 5):
1. Attach a small clear rubber foot to
the right speaker bracket
(marked R).
Pad
Small clear rubber foot
2. Peel off one side of the mounting adhesive
pad and attach it to the bracket.
Mounting bracket adhesive pads
3. Insert the speaker wire into the
center of the open bracket.
Note:
Be sure to wipe the monitor clean before affixing speaker brackets.
4. Move the bracket along the cord toward
the speaker.
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System Setup
5. Center the bracket opening over
the screw hole and press the
bracket snugly into the speaker
cutouts. Rotate the bracket
counterclockwise to secure. Install
the supplied screw.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the left bracket, marked L.
Note:
8.
The speakers mounted on the monitor are designed to perform at their best
when they are angled slightly away from the listener. This orientation provides the
most lifelike performance for the seated listener, and expands coverage for other
listeners in the room.
6. Peel off the remaining tape on the mounting
adhesive, and attach the bracket to the
appropriate side of the monitor.
Right
bracket
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System Setup
Making connections
Labeled jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the custom cables supplied with
the system permit fast and easy hookup (Figure 6).
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Figure 6
Making connections
CAUTION:
Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the
source components are connected to the module.
Left speaker
Right speaker
Bass compensation
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To Satellites
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To C o ntro l p od
Input from
computer
To Connect:
• Speakers to the Acoustimass module; Plug each speaker connector into the corresponding
“L” or “R” jack marked “To Satellite”, on the rear of the module.
• Control pod to the Acoustimass module; Plug the control pod cable into the jack marked
“Control Pod”, on the rear of the Acoustimass module.
• Sound source to the Acoustimass module; Connect one end of the audio input cable to the
input from the computer jack on your Acoustimass module. Connect the other end to
your computer’s audio output jack.
Note:
an audio adapter cable. Connect the audio input cable from your module to the adapter cable.
Then insert the ends of the adapter cable into your computer’s stereo phono jacks.
To make the final connection and power the system
1. Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module.
2. Insert the large end of the cord into an AC power (mains) outlet.
3. Turn the power switch, located on the back of the Acoustimass module, to ON (|).
The LED on the control pod will light up yellow indicating standby mode.
Additional Connections
To connect an additional sound source:
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 7 on page 11.
To connect headphones:
Insert the headphone connector into the headphone jack on the control pod.
Note:
If your computer only has two phono jacks, instead of a stereo mini jack, you will need
Connecting headphones will silence the output from your speakers.
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