Bose multimedia speakers Companion 3 Series II- Manuals

Page 2 - AFETY; Please read this owner’s guide

2 English Français Español S AFETY I NFORMATION 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. WARNING: 7RUHGXFH...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; English

Important Safety Instructions English Français Español 3 1. 5HDGWKHVHLQVWUXFWLRQV – for all components before using this product. 2. .HHSWKHVHLQVWUXFWLRQV – for future reference. 3. +HHGDOOZDUQLQJV – on the product and in the owner’s guide. 4. )ROORZDOOLQVWUXFWLRQV 5. 'RQRWXVHWKLVDSSDUDWXVQHDUZDWHUR...

Page 5 - ONTENTS; For your records

5 C ONTENTS English Français Español G ETTING S TARTED 6 Congratulations on your choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpacking the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - ETTING; Congratulations on your choice; module, into the form labeled “For your records” on page 5.

6 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP English Français Español G ETTING S TARTED 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 vide...

Page 7 - ETUP AND; Placing your system

7 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP English Français Español S ETUP AND C ONNECTIONS 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 ...

Page 8 - Positioning the speakers; Making connections

8 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP S ETUP AND C ONNECTIONS English Français Español 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 c...

Page 9 - Connecting the speakers to the module

9 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP S ETUP AND C ONNECTIONS English Français Español 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 Speake...

Page 10 - Connecting the power cord; Connecting other sources

10 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP S ETUP AND C ONNECTIONS English Français Español 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 la...

Page 11 - SING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM; Controlling the system; Controlling the volume

11 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP English Français Español U SING 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 ...

Page 12 - Balancing tone for the sound you like; Troubleshooting

12 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP U SING YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM English Français Español 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...

Page 13 - EFERENCE; Cleaning the system; Driver complement

13 B&RPSDQLRQB*XLGHIP English Français Español R EFERENCE 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 cont...