Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers Owner's Manual

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.

Additional safety information

See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information
page enclosed with this owner’s guide.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric
shock, match wide
blade of power pack
to wide slot, insert
fully.

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Where to find...

Contents

Getting Started

Before you begin ................................................................... 4

Unpack the speakers ............................................................ 5

Setting Up

Where to put your MediaMate

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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

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Bose

Corporation............................................ inside back cover

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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.

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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.

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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
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.

Bose

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Accessory

speaker

Speaker

cable

AC

power pack

Rubber

feet

Powered

speaker

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V

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A

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B

Audio input cables

Figure 1

What comes in the
carton:

• Powered speaker

• Accessory speaker

• Speaker cable
(attached to the
accessory speaker)

• Audio input cable
with RCA plugs

• Audio input cable
with stereo mini plug

• Detachable AC
power pack

• 10 rubber feet

• Owner’ s guide

Owner’s guide

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Setting Up

Where to put your MediaMate® speakers

Bose® designed these speakers to sit on your desk, where their
angled shape directs sound toward the listener. 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 2

Bottom of speaker with
recesses for rubber feet

Figure 3

Where to place
MediaMate speakers

Accessory

speaker

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Powered

speaker

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.

Setting Up

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Setting Up/Using Y our 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. T o connect a separate CD-ROM, or another source, r epeat
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. T urn on your computer sound source or external sound source.

Source A

computer

Powered

speaker

®

MediaMate

computer speaker

D.O.M.

BOSE CORPORATION

FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168

MADE IN U.S.A.

U.S. PAT. 4490843, 4739514, RE31679

TO

ACCESSORY

SPEAKER

SEE USER’S

12VAC

GUIDE

1.2A

L
AUDIO
INPUT

A

To wall

To audio inputs B

outlet

To audio inputs A

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.

Figure 4

Complete connections

Accessory

speaker

Source B

external

CD-ROM

To powered

speaker

computer speaker

D.O.M.

BOSE CORPORATION

FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-9168

MADE IN U.S.A.

TO POWERED

SPEAKER

®

MediaMate

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Using Y our 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.

MIX

VOLUME

-

+

A

B

Figure 5

Volume and balance
controls

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.

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Maintaining Y our 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 .

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Problem

The speakers
don’t play

Only one
speaker plays

The sound
is distorted

Cause

Connections

Power supply

Sound source

Volume

Headphones
plugged in

Monophonic
sound source

Volume

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.

Check the detachable power pack. It
should be completely plugged into the
powered speaker and the wall outlet.

Make sure the sound source is
plugged in. T urn it on.

Be sure the source mixer is set for
sound source.

Be sure the volume isn’t set too low .
Make sure headphones are not

plugged into the headphone jack.
See the illustration on page 8 for proper

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.

Decrease the volume on your sound
source and increase the volume on
the speakers.

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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.

T echnical 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

3

7

⁄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)

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English

Bose® Corporation

USA

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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.

Canada

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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.

European Office

Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8
1135 GE Edam, Nederland
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]

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Norge

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From other locations

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