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Page 2 - Safety and Regulatory; Please read this owner’s guide

2 English Safety and Regulatory 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 its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference. W...

Page 3 - AFETY

3 English S AFETY AND R EGULATORY I NFORMATION CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme v...

Page 4 - Additional safety information

4 English S AFETY AND R EGULATORY I NFORMATION NOTES: • The product label is located on the bottom of the product. • The product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided. • The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicle...

Page 5 - Information about products that generate electrical noise; For future reference

5 English S AFETY AND R EGULATORY I NFORMATION Information about products that generate electrical noise This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a...

Page 7 - ONTENTS

7 English Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Po...

Page 8 - NTRODUCTION

8 English I NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Bose ® Companion ® 20 multimedia speaker system. With these high-quality speakers, you can enjoy: • Full, natural sound from just two speakers whether sitting directly in front of your computer or across the room. • Sleek, space-saving ...

Page 9 - ETTING; Unpacking; During unpacking, make sure that all parts shown are in the carton.

9 English S ETTING U P Unpacking During unpacking, make sure that all parts shown are in the carton. If any part is missing or damaged, contact your Bose dealer. Save the carton and all packing materials for possible future use. *Correct for your region. AC power Speaker Left speaker Right speaker c...

Page 10 - Positioning the speakers and control pod; The size and shape of these speakers make it easy to position

10 English Positioning the speakers and control pod The size and shape of these speakers make it easy to position them directly next to your computer. To provide an accurate sound stage, you should observe the following guidelines: • Place the left and right speakers (left and right speakers are ide...

Page 11 - • Avoid putting objects directly in front of the lower part of the

11 English the center of your computer monitor or screen. They should be between 18 and 32 inches apart. • Avoid putting objects directly in front of the lower part of the speaker grilles. This area is where the speaker driver is located. • Do not place the speakers too far behind your computer moni...

Page 12 - ONNECTING; Connecting the cables; Do not plug in the AC power cord until all other connec-

12 English C ONNECTING Connecting the cables Use the four provided cables and the AC power cord to make the connections shown on page 13. CAUTION: Do not plug in the AC power cord until all other connec- tions are completed. 1. Insert one end of the audio in cable into the Audio In connector on the ...

Page 14 - Connecting an external music source; You can connect an iPod, mp3 player, or other music source to; Connecting headphones; Use headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. Fully insert the 3.5 mm plug

14 English C ONNECTING Connecting an external music source You can connect an iPod, mp3 player, or other music source to the control pod using a 3.5 mm plug (not supplied). The music source audio and computer audio are mixed and will both play at the same time. To connect an external music source Fu...

Page 15 - SING; Turning on the system; When your sound source has a volume control

15 English U SING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM Turning on the system Touch the top of the control pod to turn the speaker system on. The power indicator illuminates. Touch the top of the control pod again to turn the system off. The power indicator extinguishes. Controlling the volume Rotate the volume contro...

Page 16 - You should never turn your sound source up to maximum; Automatic standby; To disable automatic standby

16 English Note: You should never turn your sound source up to maximum volume, as this could cause the sound to distort. A volume setting of about 80% of maximum should be sufficient. 3. Rotate the Companion ® 20 control pod volume control clockwise until the sound reaches the desired listening leve...

Page 17 - ROUBLESHOOTING; Low volume settings (less than; Computer volume controls often include:; Try; adjusting one or more of these controls if the sound from the; Companion

17 English T ROUBLESHOOTING Low volume settings (less than 2 / 3 maximum) on your computer or media player reduce its output and can unnecessarily limit the volume of the Companion ® 20 system . Computer volume controls often include: • External buttons, which may operate independent of the onscreen...

Page 18 - Problem; control pod volume control

18 English Problem What to do No sound • Make sure the speakers are turned on (the power indicator on the control pod is illuminated). • Make sure the control pod volume control is not turned fully counterclockwise (minimum). • Make sure the computer is plugged in and turned on, mute is turned off, ...

Page 19 - Contacting Customer Service; For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose; • Make sure the cable from the left speaker

19 English Contacting Customer Service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton, or visit http://global.Bose.com Problem What to do One speaker does not play or sounds distorted • Make sure the cable from the left spe...

Page 20 - AINTENANCE; Cleaning the system; Wipe the speakers and control pod with a dry cloth.; Technical Information; Driver complement

20 English M AINTENANCE AND T ECHNICAL I NFORMATION Cleaning the system Wipe the speakers and control pod with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents or chemicals.• Do not allow liquids or objects to enter the rear port of the speakers, the speaker grilles, or any part of the control pod. If the bottom ...

Page 21 - IMITED; What you must do to obtain limited warranty service; Return the product, with proof of purchase from an authorized

21 English L IMITED W ARRANTY This system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so, however, will not affect yo...

Page 22 - OMPANION; ULTIMEDIA; Owner’s Guide | Guía de usuario | Notice d’utilisation

C OMPANION ® 20 M ULTIMEDIA S PEAKER S YSTEM Owner’s Guide | Guía de usuario | Notice d’utilisation ©2011 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM344837 Rev.02 Companion 20 Cover_4.25x4_AIM.fm Page 1 Friday, April 22, 2011 11:47 AM