Owner's Manual

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COMPANION

2 SERIES II

MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS

Owner’s Guide | Guía de usuario | Notice d’utilisation

Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA

AM325126 Rev.00

Summary of content (13 pages)

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00.Vega2.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
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00.Vega2.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM English Español Français Arabic Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions – for all components before using this product. Keep these instructions – for future reference. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide. Follow all instructions.
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00.Vega2.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM English Español Français S. Chin Arabic CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 GETTING STARTED 6 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SETTING UP 7 Choosing a speaker location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00.Vega2.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM Français Español English GETTING STARTED Before you begin Thank you for choosing Bose® Companion® 2 Series II multimedia speaker system. Unique features and Bose technologies make these speakers a superior choice for upgrading your computer audio. They also provide rich, full stereo sound from a second source, like a portable MP3 or CD player.
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00.Vega2.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM English Español Français Nederlands Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic SETTING UP Choosing a speaker location The angled design of these speakers allows them to direct sound upward toward a seated listener. So placing them on a desktop is a good choice. Magnetic shielding protects your computer monitor from interference when the speakers are positioned close to it.
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00.Vega2.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM Français Español English SETTING UP Making connections A speaker cable is attached to the rear of the LEFT speaker. Insert the free end of this cable into the jack marked TO LEFT SPEAKER on the back of the RIGHT speaker (Figure 3). Figure 3 RIGHT speaker Speaker cable connection LEFT speaker TO LEFT SPEAKER Speaker cable Connecting to your computer Use the audio cable to make this connection.
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00.Vega2.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM English Español Français Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic SETTING UP Connecting the speakers to a power outlet Use the supplied power pack, which has a cable that connects to the RIGHT speaker. 1. Insert the cable plug into the connector labeled 12V on the back of the speaker (Figure 5). 2. Plug the power pack into an AC (mains) outlet.
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00.Vega2.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM Français Español English SETTING UP Connecting headphones Headphones plug into the connector on the front of the RIGHT speaker (Figure 6). Inserting the plug mutes sound from the speakers. Figure 6 Headphone connection RIGHT speaker Headphone connector WARNING: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume levels when using headphones, especially for extended periods.
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03.Vega2_main.fm Page 11 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:44 AM English Español Français Nederlands Thai Korean S. Chin Arabic TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What you can do No sound • • • • No sound from one speaker • • Sound is distorted or you hear static • • Background noise when no source is playing • Make sure the speakers are turned on and the volume is turned up. Use the knob on the front of the RIGHT speaker to adjust the volume level as needed.
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00.Vega2.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:31 AM Français Español English REFERENCE Cleaning the speakers Wipe the speakers using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. Lightly vacuum the grilles as needed. CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton.