Bose Companion 3 Series II - Manuals

Page 2 - Safety Information; Please read this owner’s guide; used without prior written permission.; C A U T I O N; AV I S

2 Eng lis h Safety Information 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. These CAUTION marks ...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; is; Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio

2a Important Safety Instructions Engl is h 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...

Page 4 - Eng; Use Proper Power Sources; – Plug the product into a; Avoid Power Lines; – Use extreme care when install-; Ground All Outdoor Antennas; – If an external; Antenna grounding

2b Important Safety Instructions Eng lis h 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- ing an outside antenna system to keep from touching po...

Page 5 - ñol; Contents; Your Companion; For your records

3 E s p a ñol Contents Where to Find Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Where to Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 6 - Introduction

4 Eng lis h Introduction Your Companion ® 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 feat...

Page 7 - System Setup; dealer immediately. For contact information, refer to the address; page 3 of this guide and on your warranty card.; Figure 1

5 Engl is h System Setup Unpacking 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. If any part of the system appears damaged, do no...

Page 8 - Selecting a location for your Companion; Figure 2; Positioning the Acoustimass; Place the module on a flat surface:; • within reach of an AC (mains) power outlet and; inches; Figure 3; Module placement

6 System Setup Eng lis h Selecting a location for your Companion ® 3 Multimedia Speaker System Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the Acoustimass ® module (Figure 2). While these guidelines are offered to provide outstanding system performance, you ma...

Page 9 - Positioning the satellite speakers; If placing your speakers on the desktop:; Customer Service. To contact; Figure 4; Small clear rubber feet

7 System Setup Engl is h • 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 ventila...

Page 10 - Mounting the bracket

8 System Setup Eng lis h If mounting speakers on your monitor (Figure 5): Figure 5 Mounting the bracket Note: Be sure to wipe the monitor clean before affixing speaker brackets. 1. Attach a small clear rubber foot to the right speaker bracket (marked R). 2. Peel off one side of the mounting adhesive...

Page 11 - Right; bracket

9 System Setup Engl is h 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. 6. Peel off the remaining tape on the mounting adhesive, and attach the bracket to the appropri...

Page 12 - source components are connected to the module.; Figure 6; Making connections; Speakers to the Acoustimass module; To make the final connection and power the system; Additional Connections; To connect an additional sound source:; Bass compensation

10 System Setup Eng lis h 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). CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the source components are co...

Page 13 - Operation; Turning your speaker system on and off; Control pod features

11 Engl is h Operation Operating the Companion ® 3 multimedia speaker system Turning your speaker system on and off 1. Turn on your computer or sound source. 2. Turn the power switch on the back of the Acoustimass ® module to ON (I). Note: To conserve energy, your system can be put into standby mode...

Page 14 - Troubleshooting; Problem

12 Eng lis h Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Companion ® 3 multimedia speaker system, try the following solutions. If you still have trouble with your system, turn off the multimedia sound source and disconnect the speaker system. Contact your authorized Bose ® dealer...

Page 15 - Reference; • Wipe with a dry cloth.; Technical Information; stereo signal processing

13 Engl is h Reference Maintaining the Companion ® 3 Multimedia Speaker System Cleaning the system • Wipe with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents or chemicals. • Do not put liquids or objects on the back panel or in the opening on the Acoustimass ® module, speaker grilles or control pod. Limited War...