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Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced features. Please save your owner’s guide for future reference.
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English Español Français CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Congratulations on your choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 7 Placing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Français Español English GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your choice Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Companion® 3 Series II multimedia speaker system. Bose designed this amplified system to provide true-to-life stereo performance for music, computer games, and video, plus high-quality sound from a variety of desktop audio sources. Unique features make this system a superior choice for home or office workspaces.
English Español Français SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Placing your system The following guidelines are offered as an aid in placing the speakers and the Acoustimass® module to provide outstanding performance (Figure 2). Feel free to set up the system where it is most convenient and provides the sound you enjoy.
Français Español English SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Other suggestions: • Use the supplied audio input cable, which allows for placement of the module up to 6 feet (2 m) from your sound source. • To place the module farther from the source, use a shielded audio input extension cable available from retail electronics stores. Positioning the speakers The supplied speaker cables allow the speakers to be set up within 6 feet (2 m) of the module.
English Español Français SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Connecting the speakers to the module The speakers, control pod, and computer all connect directly to the Acoustimass® module. 1. Insert the connector on each speaker cable into the corresponding L or R jack labeled To Speakers on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 5). Figure 5 CAUTION: Connect only Companion® 3 speakers to these jacks. Connecting any other electronic device to these jacks may damage your speaker system.
Français Español English SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Connecting the power cord Plugging in and turning on the Acoustimass® module is the final step before using the system. 1. Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module. 2. Plug the large connector into an AC power (mains) outlet. 3. Turn the power switch, located on the back of the Acoustimass module, to ON (|). On the control pod, the LED turns yellow to indicate the system is on and is ready for use.
English Español Français USING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Controlling the system To begin using your Companion® 3 speaker system (Figure 8): 1. Be sure your computer or other sound source is turned on. 2. If you have not yet done so, also turn on the power switch on the rear of the Acoustimass® module. If the LED on the control pod is yellow, touch the top of the control pod to active the system. The light then turns green.
Français Español English USING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM Balancing tone for the sound you like The acoustics of your room affects the sound you hear there. Upholstered furniture, carpets, and drapes absorb sound, which can muffle the treble (high frequencies). Bare floors, walls, and furniture have the opposite effect and can make the treble sound shrill. A bass compensation control on the Acoustimass® module enables you to balance the tones you hear.
English Español Français REFERENCE Cleaning the system Wipe the speakers and module with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents or chemicals. • Do not allow liquids or objects to enter the rear panel or the front port of the module; the speaker grilles, or any part of the control pod. Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton.
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Important notes on system setup and use To Speakers jacks Connect only Companion® 3 speakers to the jacks labeled To Speakers on the back of the Acoustimass® module. I I •I L@~ R@ To Speakers WARNING! Connect only to Back of the Acoustimass module satellite speakers provided o -@@ From Computer lOG> To Control Pod ~n I( Power j) I CJ AClnput A CAUTION: Connecting any other electronic device to these jacks may damage your equipment. Control pod cable connector 1.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU We take great pride in designing each of our products with the goal of providing the highest accuracy musical performance possible in the price range of that product. We strive to reproduce the musical sounds as closely as possible to those of the original performance. And we strive to avoid flashy sounds such as those associated with accentuated bass and/or treble frequencies. While those sounds may be initially attractive to the novice, they are not real and are not enduring.
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