Bose Companion 3 User manual
The
Bose{R)
Companion(l~)
3
Multimedia
Speaker
System
AWARNING:
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 placedon the apparatus.
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER
LE
COUVERCLE (OU
L'ARRIERE). IL NE SE TROUVE AL'INTERIEUR
AUCUNE
PIECE POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L'USAGER.
S'ADRESSER AUN REPARATEUR COMPETENT
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These CAUTION marks are located on the rear panel
of
the Acoustimass® module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user
to
the presence
of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude
to
constitute arisk of electric shock.
The exclamation point, within
an
equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended
to
alert the user to the presence
of
important operating and maintenance instruction
in
this
owner's guide.
ACAUTION:
To
prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of
plug
to
wide slot, insert
fully.
Please
read
this owner's guide
Please take the time to read and follow this owner's gUide carefully. It will help you set up and
operate your system properly, and enjoy all
of
its advanced features. Save your owner's
guide for future reference.
ACAUTION: Do
not
place computermonitors, floppy disks, hard drives,
or
othermagnetic
media within 6inches
of
the Acoustimass module. The magnetic fieldproduced
by
this module
can erase magnetic media
and
interfere with the monitor.
©2003 Bose Corporation. No
part
of
this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed
or
otherwise
used withoutpriorwritten permission.
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
or
moisture -
Do
not use this product near abathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in
awet basement, near a
swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or mois-
ture are present.
6.
Clean
only
with
a
dry
cloth -and
as
directed by
Bose®
Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
7.
Do
not
block
any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions
-
To
ensure reliable operation
of
the product and to pro-
tect it from overheating, put the product
in
aposition
and location that will not interfere with its proper venti-
lation. For example,
do
not place the product on a
bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the venti-
lation openings.
Do
not put it
in
abuilt-in system, such
as abookcase or acabinet that may keep air from
flowing through its ventilation openings.
8.
Do
not
install near any heat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves
or
other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do
not
defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized
or
grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has
two
blades with one wider than
the
other. Agrounding-
type plug has
two
blades and athird grounding
prong. The wider blade
or
third
prong are provided
for
your
safety.
If
the provided plug does
not
fit
in
your
outlet,
consult
an electrician
for
replacement
of
the obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord
from
being walked on
or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and
the
point where
they
exit from the appa-
ratus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified
by
the
manufacturer.
12.
Use
only
with
the cart, stand, tripod,
<Il
bracket
or
table specified
by
the
tR
manufacturer
or
sold
with
the
appa-
-.
ratus. When acart
is
used, use cau- _
II
tion when moving the cart/apparatus
~
combination
to
avoid
injury
from tip-over.
13.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when unused
for
long periods
of
time -to prevent
damage to this product.
14.
Refer all servicing
to
qualified service personnel.
Servicing
is
required when the apparatus has been
damaged
in
any
way: such as power-supply cord
or
plug
is
damaged; liquid has been spilled
or
objects have fallen
into
the apparatus; the appara-
tus
has been exposed
to
rain
or
moisture, does
not
operate normally,
or
has been dropped -
Do
not
attempt
to
service this product yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you
to
dangerous volt-
ages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred
to
an
authorized service center near you.
15.
To
prevent
risk
of
fire
or
electric shock, avoid over-
loading wall outlets, extension cords,
or
integral
convenience receptacles.
16.
Do
not
let objects
or
liqUids enter the product-as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result
in
afire or electric shock.
17.
See
product
enclosure bottom
for
safety related
markings.
Information about products
that
generate
electrical noise
If
applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant
to Part
15
of
the FCC rules. These limits
are
designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in
aresidential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, this
is
no guarantee that interference will not
occur
in
aparticular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference
to
radio or television reception,
which can
be
determined byturning the equipment off and
on, you are encouraged
to
try to correct the interference
by one or more
of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment
to
an
outlet on adifferent circuit
than the one to which the receiver
is
connected.
•Consult the dealeror
an
experienced radiolTVtechnician
for help.
Note:
Unauthorized modification
of
the receiver
or
radio
remote control could void the user's authority
to
operate
this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
Bspecifications.
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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
power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be
fatal.
Do
not install external antennas near overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor
where
an
antenna can fall into such circuits or power
lines.
20. Ground All Outdoor Antennas -If
an
external
antenna or cable system is connected to this product,
be sure the antenna orcable system
is
grounded. This
will provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSII
NFPA
No. 70 provides information with respect to
proper grounding
of
the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding ofthe lead-in wire
to
an
antenna dis-
charge unit, size
of
grounding conductors, location
of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the ground electrode.
Refer to the antenna grounding illustration
on
this
page.
2b
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA
70.
1---<\>'''---
Antenna lead-in wire
Ground
clamp_~
....
*,
ff1_-+-
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC
Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEG
Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Powerservice groundingelectrode
system
(NEG
ART 250, Part
H)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder
is
provided to call the
CATV
system
installer's attention to Article 820-40
of
the
NEC
(of
USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding.
In
particular,
it specifies that the cable ground shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding system
of
the building, as close
to
the point of
cable entry as is practical.
Your Companion® 3multimedia speaker
system.
.................................. 4
Unpacking 5
Selecting alocation for your Companion 3multimedia speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Positioning the Acoustimass®
module.
....................................... 6
Positioning the satellite speakers 7
If
placing your speakers on the desktop ................................... 7
If
mounting speakers on your
monitor.
.................................... 7
Making connections ......................................................... 9
To connect ............................................................. 9
To make the final connection and power the system 9
Additional Connections 9
To connect an additional sound source. ................................... 9
To connect headphones 9
Operating the Companion 3multimedia speaker system
10
Turning your speaker system on and off .................................
..
10
Adjusting the sound .................................................
..
10
Bass.
............................................................
..
10
Volume.
.... .
..
..
. . . . . . . . . . . .
..
.10
Troubleshooting
11
Maintaining the Companion 3multimedia speaker system ...........
..
12
Cleaning the system 12
Warranty period ..................................................
..
12
Technical Information ......................................................
..
12
Features.
............................................................
..
12
Driver
complement.
....................................................
..
12
Power rating ,12
Dimensions 12
Weight 12
Finish 12
For
your
records
Serial numbers are located on the
back
of
the Acoustimass module.
Serial number: and _
Dealer name: _
Dealer phone: _
We
suggest you keep your sales slip together with this owner's guide.
J
Note:
Now would be agoodtime to registeryourproduct online
at
www.bose.com/register.
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Your Companion®3
Multimedia
Speaker
System
Thank you for purchasing the
Bose®
Companion 3multimedia speaker system. Bose
designed this amplified speaker system
to
provide high-fidelity stereo sound for your
computer and avariety of other desktop sources. Its unique features make this system
asuperior choice for your home or office workspaces.
•Small satellite speakers and
an
Acoustimass® module that hides away helps maximize
workspace.
•Magnetically-shielded satellite speakers protect your screen from color distortion so you
can place satellite speakers right next to your monitor or television.
•
TrueSpace®
stereo signal processing provides awide soundstage even when the
speakers are close together.
•Tethered control pod allows you to control system volume and connect headphones or
portable players.
•Integrated signal processing provides full, rich sound at all listening levels.
•Auxiliary input jack lets you expand your system
to
include
an
external source such
as
a
CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
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Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to
transport your system as needed.
~
WARNING:
To
avoiddanger
of
suffocation, keep the plastic bags out
of
the reach
of
children.
If
any part ofthe system appears damaged,
do
not attempt
to
use it. Notify Bose Corporation
or your authorized
Bose®
dealer immediately. For contact information, refer to the address
sheet included
in
the carton.
Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown
in
Figure
1.
J
Note:
Now
is a
good
time
to
find the serial numberon the back
of
the AcoustimasS® module.
Copy that numberin the space provided under "For
your
records" on page
3.
Figure 1
Contents
of
the shipping
carton
Acoustimass
module
Satellite speakers
~
Detachable AC powercord
~tcable
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Selecting alocation for your Companion® 3Multimedia
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 may find other placement options that are more convenient and
provide the sound you enjoy.
Figure 2
Recommended system
placement
Positioning the Acoustimass
module
The Acoustimass module is designed to be the unseen part of this system. It can be placed
under
or
behind furniture, for example, and contribute to the lifelike sound you hear from the
speakers without being visible.
Place the module
on
aflat surface:
•within reach of
an
AC (mains) power outlet and
•place the module aminimum of 2feet (.60
m)
from the computer monitor (or
TV)
to prevent
interference from the module, which is not magnetically shielded.
ACAUTION: Do
not
place computermonitors, floppy disks, hard drives,
or
othermagnetic
media within 6inches (15 em)
of
the Acoustimas$ module.
The
magnetic fieldproduced
by
this
module can erase magnetic media
and
interfere with the monitor.
•Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end
(Figure
3).
Figure 3
Module placement
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•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 3inches
(8
cm) from the wall.
•Place the module away from heat sources (radiators, baseboard, quartz heater, etc.).
Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent the module from overheating during use. Do
not block the openings on the back
of
the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in
circuitry.
•Using the supplied audio input cable, you can place the module up to 6feet
(2
m)
away
from the multimedia sound source. If you put the module farther away, use
an
audio input
extension cable available from any retail electronics store.
Positioning
the
satellite
speakers
These speakers are designed to sit upright on your desk, or be mounted on your monitor with
the supplied speaker brackets. The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent
interference when they are on or near your monitor. Using the supplied speaker cables, you
can place the satellite speakers up to 6feet
(2
m)
away from the module.
If
placing
your
speakers
on
the
desktop:
•Attach the three small rubber feet to each satellite speaker as indicated by the indentations
on the bottom
of
each speaker.
•Place speakers facing you, at
an
equal distance on either side
of
monitor.
•Place both speakers amaximum
of
3feet
(90
cm) from the edge
of
the screen, and at
approximately the same height.
ACAUTION: Choose astable, level surface for the speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers
to
move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass,
or
highlypolished wood.
If
needed, you
may
obtain additional rubber feet from
Bose®
Customer Service.
To
contact
CustomerService, refer to the address sheet included in the product carton.
If
mounting
speakers
on
your
monitor
(Figure 4):
Figure 4
Mounting the bracket
1.
Attach apad to the right speaker
bracket (marked
R).
3.
Insert the speaker wire into the
center
of
the open bracket.
2.
Peel off one side
of
the mounting adhesive,
and attach it to the bracket.
4.
Move the bracket along the cord toward
the speaker.
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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
supplied screw.
6.
Peel offthe remaining tape on the mounting
adhesive, and attach the bracket to the
appropriate side
of
the monitor.
Right
n~
bracket!
0
..
8
7.
Repeat steps 1-6 for the left bracket, marked
L.
JNote:
The
speakers mounted on the
monitor
are designed to perform
at
their best
when they are angled slightlyaway from the listener. This orientation provides the
most
lifelike performance for the seated listener,
and
expands coverage for other
listeners in the room.
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
5).
ACAUTION: Do notplug the Acoustimass module into an
AC
power(mains) outlet until all the
source components are connected
to
the module.
Figure 5
Making connections
Bass Compensation
Right speaker
To
Control Pod
To
Connect:
•Speakers to the Acoustimass module; Plug each speaker connector into the corresponding
"L"
or
"R" jack marked
"To
Satellite", on the rear
of
the module.
•Control
pod
to the Acoustimass module; Plug the control pod cable into the jack marked
"Control Pod", on the rear
of
the Acoustimass module.
•Soundsource to the Acoustimass module; Connect one end
of
the audio input cable to the
"Input from computer" jack on your Acoustimass module. Connect the other end to your
computer's audio output jack.
J
Note:
If
your computer only has two phono jacks, instead
of
astereo minijack, you will need
an audio adaptercable. Connect the audio input cable from yourmodule
to
the adaptercable.
Then insert the ends
of
the adaptercable into your computer's stereo phono jacks.
To
make
the final connection
and
power
the
system
1.
Insert the small connector end
of
the power cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module.
2.
Insert the large end
of
the cord into
an
AC power (mains) outlet.
3.
Push
in
the power button to turn on your system.
The
LED
on the control pod will light up yellow indicating standby mode.
Addiffona/Connecffons
To
connect
an
additional
sound source:
To
connect
an
external CD or MP3 player
to
your system, plug the cable from the sound.
source into the input jack on the tethered control pod (Figure
6).
To
connect
headphones:
Insert the headphone connector into the headphone jack on the tethered control pod.
J
Note:
Connecting headphones will silence the output from yourspeakers.
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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).
J
Note:
To
conserve energy,
your
system can be
put
into standby mode. The mute
or
standby
mode is activated
by
touching the centerportion
of
the controlpod.
Adjusting
the
sound
The acoustics
of
your listening room affect the sound quality
of
any speaker system.
Upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpets, or heavy drapes can muffle the treble (high
frequencies). Bare floors and walls and unupholstered furniture reflect the treble and may
cause it to sound too shrill.
Bass
After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to adjust the sound. Use the bass
compensation control on the Acoustimass module. Turn the control clockwise to increase, or
counterclockwise to decrease bass.
You
may also adjust the placement
of
the module to
affect bass; simply aim the port
of
the module away from the wall to decrease bass, or
toward the wall to increase bass.
Volume
Use the volume control on the control pod. Rotate the outer ring clockwise to increase, or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume (Figure
6).
To
mute the system, gently tap the silver touch-sensitive panel on the remote.
Tap
again to
unmute. The indicator light turns yellow when the system is muted, and green when it
is
active.
Figure 6
Tethered control
pod
features Standby/Active indicator
Touch-sensitive
mute/unmute switch
Volume control
Headphone jack Sound source
in
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J
Note:
Using the volume controls in their maximum position
may
reduce the speakersystem's
maximum volume,
by
causing the internalprotection circuity
to
engage.
If you wish to control volume at the sound source instead
of
from the control pod, set the
volume control on the remote near maximum volume; then make all other adjustments using
the volume control on your sound source. For instance, you may be able to control the vol-
ume on your computer from its control panel.
Troubleshooting
If you have aproblem with your Companion® 3multimedia 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. The dealer will check
for any defects and arrange for service by
an
authorized
Bose®
service center. Bose Corpora-
tion will make every effort to remedy your problem within the terms of the warranty.
Problem
What
to
do
The speaker system does not •Make sure connections are secure
(see
"Making con-
play nections" on page
9).
Check your speaker wires for
cuts or frays which can cause ashort circuit.
•Ensure the sound source is plugged
in
and playing at
an
audible volume.
•Make sure the power
is
on and the system
is
not
muted. The
LED
on the control pod should
be
green
when unmuted.
•
If
using aPC, check your sound card settings to make
sure the "Digital output only" setting is turned
OFF.
This setting is typically found
in
the Options menu of
the volume control icon. This icon
is
usually located
in
the lower right hand corner of the Windows desktop.
The speaker system sound •Decrease the volume at the sound source and
seems distorted increase the volume
on
the control pod.
Asatellite speaker doesn't play •Check all the connections between the satellite
or sounds distorted speakers, control pod, sound source and the
Acoustimass® module. Insert the audio connectors
completely into the jacks on the module.
•At the Acoustimass module, switch the wire
connected
to
the left satellite with the wire connected
to the right satellite. If the problem remains
in
the
same satellite, the problem
is
with that satellite
speaker. If the problem switches
to
the other satellite
(the one that previously played), the problem
is
with
the sound source or the Acoustimass module.
•
To
determine if the problem
is
in
the sound source or
the Acoustimass module, disconnect the audio input
cable from the sound source. Plug it into another
sound source (such as aportable CD player
headphone jack) and adjust the volume on the sound
source.
[f
the Companion 3speaker system operates
properly, the problem is
in
the original sound source. If
the problem remains, then the problem is
in
the
Acoustimass module.
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Maintaining the Companion® 3Multimedia
Speaker
System
Cleaning the system
•Wipe with adamp 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.
Warranty
period
The Companion® 3multimedia speaker system is covered by alimited transferable warranty.
Details
of
the warranty are provided
on
the product registration card that came with your
system. Please fill out the information section on your warranty card and mail it to Bose.
Technical Information
Features
Built-in amplification
Active equalization
Automatic protection circuitry
TrueSpace®
stereo signal processing
Driver
complement
Two magnetically-shielded 2-inch (5.0 cm) long-throw, wide-range transducers
One 5.25-inch (13.3 cm) woofer
Power
Rating
USNCanada: 115VAC-50/60
Hz
International: 230VAC-50/60 Hz
Dimensions (approximate)
Satellite speakers: 31/2
"H
x 21/2"W x 23/S"D (8.89 cm x6.35 cm x6.10 cm)
Acoustimass® module: 85/
s"H
x 71/
s"W
x14"D (21.8 cm x18 cm x35.56 cm)
Control pod: 2'/2"D x 11/
s"H
(6.35 cm x2.79 cm)
Weight (approximate)
One satellite speaker, unpacked: 0.5 Ibs (0.23
kg)
Acoustimass module, unpacked: 15.4 Ibs (6.98
kg)
Finish
Acoustimass module: Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl
Satellite speakers: Painted polymer finish
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OUR COMMITMENT
TO
YOU
We take great pride in designing each
of
our products with the goal
of
providing the high-
est 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. In addition, we use only the highest quality parts
and the latest assembly and quality control techniques to ensure the reliability and long
life
of
our products.
Our reputation rests on our steadfast pursuit
of
this policy in sound systems for the home,
the automobile, and businesses.
At
Bose®
we reinvest 100%
of
our earnings back into the company. This enables us to
support research that continually gives rise to new technologies for improving sound
reproduction.
When you purchase any product from Bose, we encourage you to compare it, as we do, to
competitive products for musical accuracy.
We
believe that this process will enhance your
appreciation
of
the product you select.
With best wishes from all
of
us at Bose for many years
of
enjoyable listening.
BOSE
CORPORATION,
THE
MOUNTAIN,
FRAMINGHAM,
MA
01701-9168
U.S.A.
TEL.:
508.879.7330
FAX:
508.766.7543
WVVVV.BOSE.COM
1. Read these instructions-
for
all components
before usingthis product.
2. Keep these instructions-
for
future reference.
3.
Heed all warnings -on the
product
and
in
the
owner'sguide.
4. Follow all instructions.
5.
Do not usethis apparatus
near
water
or
moisture-Do not usethis
product
neara
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundrytub,
in
a
wet
basement, nearaswimming pool, orany-
where else that water
or
moisture are present.
6. Clean onlywith adrycloth -and as directed
by
Bose®
Corporation. Unplug this productfrom
the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block anyventilation openings.
Install in accordance with
the
manufacturer's instructions-
To
ensure
reliable operation
of
the product and
to
protect it
from overheating,
put
the product
in
aposition
and location thatwill not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Forexample,
do
not
placethe product
on abed, sofa,
or
similarsurface that may block
theventilation openings. Do
not
put it
in
abuilt-in
system, such as abookcase
or
acabinet that may
keep airfrom flowing through its ventilation
openings.
8. Do not install nearany
heat
sources, such
as radiators,
heat
registers, stoves orother
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that
pro-
duce heat.
9. Do not defeat
the
safetypurpose of
the
polarized orgrounding-type plug. Apolar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider
than
the
other. Agrounding-type plug has
two blades and athird grounding prong. The
widerblade or third prong
are
provided
for
your safety.
If
the
provided plug does not fit
in your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement
of
the
obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect
the
powercord from being walked
on
or pinched, particularly
at
plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and
the
point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-
fied by
the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket
or
table specified by
the(ll
manufacturer
or
sold with
the
tim
apparatus. When acart is used, •
~
use caution when moving
the
~
cart/apparatus combination
to
~
iiiia'!
avoid injury from tip-over.
~
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms orwhen unused for long periods
of
time-
to
prevent damage
to
this product.
14. Refer all servicing
to
qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when
the
apparatus
has been damaged in anyway: such as power-
supply cord
or
plug is damaged; liquid has
been spilled
or
objects have fallen into
the
apparatus;
the
apparatus has been exposed to
rain
or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped -Do notattempt
to
servicethis
productyourself. Opening
or
removing covers may
exposeyou
to
dangerousvoltages
or
otherhazards.
Please call Bose
to
be referred
to
an
authorized
service centernearyou.
15.
To
prevent risk offire orelectric shock, avoid
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles.
16. Do not
let
objects
or
liquids
enter
the
product-
as theymay
touch
dangerousvoltage points
or
short-out partsthat could result
in
afire
or
electric
shock.
17.
See product enclosure bottom for safety
related markings.
Information
about
products
that
generate
electrical
noise
If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant
to
Part 15
of
the FCC rules. These limits are
designed
to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference
in
aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in
aparticular
installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence
to
radio
or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged
to
try
to
correct the interference
by
one
or
more
of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment
to
an
outlet on adifferent
circuit than the one
to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer
or
an experienced radiofTV techni-
cian for help.
Note:
Unauthorized modification
of
the receiver
or
radio
remote control
could
void the user's authority
to
operate
this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
Bspecifications.
18. Use proper powersources -Plug the product into
aproper
power
source, as described
in
the operating
instructions
or
as marked on the product.
19.
Avoid powerlines-Use extreme care when
installing an outside antennasystem
to
keep from
touching powerlines
or
circuits, as contactwith
them may befatal. Do not install external antennas
nearoverhead
power
lines
or
otherelectric light
or
powercircuits, norwhere an antenna can fall into
such circuits orpowerlines.
20.
Ground all outdoorantennas-Ifan external
antenna
or
cable system is connected
to
this
product, besure theantenna
or
cable system is
grounded. This will provide
some
protection against
voltage surges and built-up staticcharges.
Section 810
of
the National Electrical CodeANSI/
N
FPA
No. 70 provides information with respect
to
propergrounding
of
the mastand supporting
structure, grounding
of
thelead-in wire
to
an
antenna
discharge unit, size
of
grounding conductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge unit, connection
to
grounding electrodes, and requirements forthe
ground electrode. Refer
to
the antenna grounding
illustration on this page.
Antenna
grounding
Example
of
antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
1----Cl>.4__--
Antenna lead
in
wire
Ground clamp
-......tI-_JI'
Ffl+----+_Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
f+---,-r"---Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
=-Power
service grounding
electrode system
(NEG
ART
250, Part
H)
Note
to
CATV
system
installer
This reminder
is
provided to call the
CATV
system
installer's attention
to
Article 820-40
of
the NEC (of
USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding.
In
particu-
lar,
it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system
of
the building,
as
close to the
point
of
cable entry as is practical.
.....BOS~
Better
sound
through
research®
©2001
Bose
Corporation,
The Mountain,
Framingham,
MA
01701-9168
USA
255805
AM
Rev.OO
JN1
0494
Il7Jporlant
notes
for
setting
up
and
using
your
COlfJpanion
rR
)3
speaker
system
Only connect the supplied satellite speakers to the jacks labeled
"To
Satellites", on the back of
your Acoustimass® module.
A
CAUTION:
Do notconnect any other electronic device
to
these connectors (Figure
1);
doing
so
may
damage
your
equipment.
Figure
1
Only connect satellites to
the satellite jacks
Figure
2
Keep arrow side face-up
Figure
3
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III
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To
Satellites
WARNING! Connect only
to
satellite speakers provided
o
~
When inserting the control pod connector to your Acoustimass module, be sure the arrow side
of the connector is facing up (Figure 2).
A
CAUTION:
Inserting the control
pod
connector other than directed (above)
may
result
in
product damage.
After you have turned on your computer
or
sound source and power switch
(on
the back
of
your
Acoustimass module),
you
MUST
also
unmute
your
speaker
system
by
tapping
the
top
of
the
control
pod
(Figure 3). You
can
then
use
the
volume
ring
to
adjust
the
volume.
)
Note:
The
indicator light
is
yellow when the system
is
muted, and green when
it
is
active.
Unmute the control
pod
Volume-adjustment
ring
Indicator light Touch-sensitive
mute/unmute switch
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