Bose RoomMate II User Manual
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RoomMate II
^jpwered Speaker System
Owner^s Guide
Thank you for purchasing lha Bose RoomMat^
// ponaOie powered speaker system. Ww wth
AC/DC compaliOiiiiy and new optionaf
accessories for greater ponabitity. the
RoomMate It system can go anywhere you
want to go to fxovide you with full, clear stereo
sound. ^ that you can fully enjoy your new
system, kve recommend that you take the time
to read this o^'ner's guide thoroughly.
Important Safety Instructions Before You Begin,..
To avoid potential problems and
hazards, please observe the following.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of (ire or electric shock, do
not expose this system to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sl^ock. do rjof remove the
cover of this system. There are no user.serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personoel.
The CAUTION marks shown on this page are
located on the back of your system.
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If \ equilateral triangle, is intertded
f \ to alert the user to the
"dangerous voltage" within the system
enclosure tfwi may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of efecfr^ shock.
maintenance instructions in this ow-ner's guide.
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Warning
Never disassemble any pan of your RoomMate
if system There are no user-serviceable pans
inside.
Never connecf yotrr RcomMate II system to the
speaker outputs of a receiver or amplifier, s/nce
// could be damaged if connecfed in this
manner.
The lightrjing flash.
presence of uninsulated
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triarigle, as maiked
on the system, is intended to
ateri the user to the presence
of important operating and
CAUTION
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1. Read instructions. Read all of these
safety and operating instructions before
you use your RoomMate^ II system.
2. Retain instructions. Retain these
safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
3. Heed warnings. Adhere to all
warnings on the RoomMate H
and in these operating instructioni^^
4. Follow instructions. Follow all
operating and use instructions as
ouf/ined in this guide.
5. Water and moisture. Never use
your RoomMate H system near water ~
for example, near a bathtub, sink,
laundry lub. in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool. etc.
6. Mounting. Use only Bose^' MMA-4
Mounting Arms to mount your Room-
Mate H system. Consult the instructions
supplied with the mounting arms and
mount your RoomMate II system only in
the manner recavmended by Bose.
7. Ventilation. Be sure to provide
adequate ventilation for the LEFT
(POWERED ) speaker that has the AC
(mains) line cord and audio input
cables going into it. For example, the
LEFT (POWERED) speaker should not
be placed in a built-in bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air
around the system.
8. Heat. Avoid placing the system near
direct heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appli
ances (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. Avoid placing ihe
system in direct sunlight.
9. Power sources. The RoomMate U
system is available for connection to
AC lines (mains) of various voltages.
If your unit has a line voltage selector
switch on the back, make sure the
selector is in the correct setting, e.g.
setto 115VforU.S. and230Vfor
Europe.
The RoomMate II can also be con
nected to 12V DC voltage sources
such as the rechargeable Bose PC-1
powercase battery designed for use
with this system, as well as automo-
K/o or marine power sources. Ob-
\rvc the connections to the
source. Note: For portable applica
tions, the RoomMate II system should
be used only with ffie Bose PC-1
powercase.
10. Power cord protection. Route
the power supply (mains) cord so that
it will rtot be walked on. cut, or
pinched by items placed upon or
against it. Pay particular attention to
cord at plug, and at the point where it
connects with the RoomMate II
system.
11. Non-use periods. If the
RoomMate II system is not going to
be used for any length of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet. Always unplug
the unit by grasping the plug itself.
Never pull the plug out by the cord.
Also, if the system is connected to the
battery or other DC power source and
is not going to be used for several
hours or more, unplug the system
from the DC power source.
?2. Object and liquid entry. Take
care that objects do not fall and
liquids do not spill into the enclosure
of the RoomMate II system through
the openings.
13. Cleaning/care and mainte
nance. The RoomMate II system
requires very little maintenance.
Occasional cleaning should be done
with a damp cloth WHILE THE
SYSTEM IS UNPLUGGED. Never use
any chemicals to clean your system,
and never allow any liquids to enter
the unit’s openings.
14. Use with other systems. Do not
connect either the POWERED
speaker or the COMPANION speaker
to any other manufacturer's system.
15. Servicing. Never attempt to
service the RoomMate II system
yourself. There are no user service
able parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
16. Damage requiring service.
Have your RoomMate II system
services by qualified service person
nel when any of the following occur:
A. The power supply cord or plug
has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen onto or
liquid has spilled into the
enclosure.
C. The RoomMate II system has
been exposed to rain.
D. The system does not appear to
operate normally or shows a
marked change in performmanee.
E. The RoomMate II system has
been dropped or the enclo
sure damaged.
ATTENTION
This unit ts equipped with a polanzed
alternating current fíne plug (a plug havHTg
one blade wider than the other). Tlvs plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety (eaiure. if you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing lite plug.
If ihe plug sivx/fd still fail to fH. coniaci your
electrician to replace your obsolete oullei.
Do noi defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
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