Bose Computer MusicMonitor User manual

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SAFETY
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
all
of
its
advanced
features.
Please
save
this
owner's
guide
for
future
reference.
~
WARNING:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire
or
electrical
shock,
do
not
expose
the
product
to
rain
or
moisture.
~
WARNING:
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.
As
with
any
electronic
products,
use
care
not
to
spill
liquids
into
any
part
of
the
system.
Liquids
can
cause
a
failure
and/or
a
fire
hazard
and
will
void
the
warranty.
~
WARNING:
No
naked
flame
sources,
such
as
lighted
candles,
should
be
placed
on
or
near
the
apparatus.
A CAUTION:
Make
no
modifications
to
the
system
or
accessories.
Unauthorized
alterations
may
compromise
safety,
regulatory
compliance,
and
system
performance,
and
will
void
the
warranty.
A CAUTION:
During
normal
use,
the
power
supply
may
get
hot.
Avoid
placing
it
on
heat-sensitive
surfaces.
J Notes:
•
The
product
label
is
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
product.
Where
the
mains
plug
or
appliance
coupler
is
used
as
the
discon-
nect
device,
such
disconnect
device
shall
remain
readily
operable.
The
product
must
be
used
indoors.
It
is
neither
designed
nor
tested
for
use
outdoors,
in
recreation
vehicles,
or
on
boats.
This
product
is
intended
to
be
used
only
with
the
power
supply
provided.
U
Please
dispose
of
a
used
or
damaged
battery
promptly
and
properly,
~
following
all
local
regulations.
Do
not
incinerate.
( E
This
product
conforms
to
the
EMC
Directive
89/336/EEC
and
to
the
Low
Voltage
Directive
73/23/EEC.
The
complete
Declaration
of
Conformity
can
be
found
at
www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
Additional safety information
See
the
additional
instructions
on
the
Important
Safety
Instructions
sheet
(North
America
only)
enclosed
in
the
shipping
carton.
©2007 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
ii

Information aboutproducts that generate
electrical noise
If
applicable,
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
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instruc-
tions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
this
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
you
are
encour-
aged
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
a
different
circuit
than
the
one
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
•
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
l Note:
Unauthorized modification
of
the system could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment
and
will void the
warranty.
This
product
complies
with
the
Canadian
ICES-003
Class
B
specifications.
SAFETY
For future reference
For
convenience,
enter
the
serial
number
(SIN
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
right
speaker)
below
and
on
the
Customer
Warranty
card.
Serial
number:
---------------------------------------
Purchased
on:
From
dealer:
____________
_
We
suggest
that
you
keep
your
purchase
receipt
and
the
limited
warranty
agreement
with
this
guide.
iii

INTRODUCTION
Thank you
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bose® Computer
MusicMonitor™.
With these high-quality speakers, you can enjoy:
• The precision
of
full-range sound reproduction.
• The impact of wide sound stage performance.
• The convenience of compact speakers that outperform
many larger speakers.
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• The freedom of movement you gain with the supplied
remote control.
• The angled style that fits on your desktop and directs
the sound where you sit.
• The confidence provided by solid construction and
elegant design.
• The experience
of
proprietary
Bose®
technologies that
bring you all of this.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................. .IV MAINTAINING
................................................................ 8
Thank you ...............................................................................iv Caring for your speakers .........................................................8
SETTING UP ................................................................. 2
To clean the speakers ......................................................................8
To replace the remote control battery ..............................................8
Checking the contents.............................................................2
Positioning the speakers .........................................................3 TROUBLESHOOTING
....................................................... 9
CoNNECTING ................................................................ 4
PRODUCT DETAILS ...................................................... 10
Using the three cables............................................................4 Customer Service ..................................................................10
Limited Warranty....................................................................10
USING ......................................................................... 6 Technical information.............................................................10
Getting started.........................................................................6
Controlling the volume ............................................................6
v

SETTING
UP
Checking the contents
As you unpack the system:
• Make sure that all parts, shown here, are included
in
the carton.*
Save the carton
and
allpacking materials forpossible future use.
Speaker cable
(attached)
Power pack
Left Right
speaker
Power pack cable
(attached)
Demonstration
DVD
®
~
/
~
-
··
Audio input
cable
Remote control
*If
any
part
is missing
or
damaged, do
not
use the speakers. Instead, contact
your
Bose®dealer right
away.
Or,
to contact Bose directly, refer to the contact list included in the carton.
**Correct for
your
area.
2

Positioning
the
speakers
The size and shape of these speakers make it easy to
position them directly next
to
your computer. For proper
performance, place the right speaker
to
the right and the
left speaker
to
the left of your computer. Make sure there
is equal distance on either side. This provides
an
accurate
sound stage.
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Left
speaker
18
11
-36
11
46
em-
92 em
Right
speaker
Be sure not to place any object
in
front
of
the
speakers, which could block the sound or any
signals from the remote control.
Rear
of
speakers
Right
speaker
Vents
Connectors
Left
speaker
SETTING
UP
Speaker
cable
A CAUTION: Avoidinserting any objects (such as a cable,
finger,
pencil,
or
screwdriver) into the vent on the side
of
each speaker. Such items can damage the speaker
and
degrade performance,
and
may
void the warranty.
3

CONNECTING
Using the three cables
Use the three provided cables and the power pack
to
make the connections shown on page
5.
A CAUTION: Do
not
plug
in
the
AC
power
cord
until all
other connections are completed.
0 Speaker cable
(~):
Insert the free end into the To Left
Speaker connector on the right speaker.
8 Audio input cable (-e): Insert one end into the Audio
Input connector on the right speaker. Insert the other
end into the Headphone or Speaker connector (the
labels and positions
of
these connectors vary) on
your computer.
f Note:
To
use these speakers with a different sound
source (such as an MP3
or
portable CD player), make
this connection to the Audio Out connector on that
source instead.
4
C)
Power pack
cable(=-=-=):
Insert the free end into the DC
Power connector on the back
of
the right speaker.
0 AC Power cord: Connect the small end
to
the power
pack and the large end
to
an
AC (mains) outlet.

-
0
@
8AC
power cord
0
Power pack cable
Rear view
of
computer
@Audio input cable
0Speaker
cable
Left
speaker
CoNNECTING
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Note: Bose recommends using
a safety agency-approvedsurge protector with all electronics equipment.
5

USING
Getting started
Insert the provided demonstration disc into your computer
disc drive and set it
to
play. This
is
one way to enjoy the
full impact
of
the sound.
To
turn
on
the speakers, press the power button on the
side of the right speaker. Or press the power button on
the remote control while aiming it at the right speaker. The
indicator light on the front
of
the right speaker turns on.
6
Right speaker
Power
Indicator
light
Volume
(+
&
-)
Remote control
Power Volume
(+
&
-)
Controlling the volume
Press
the+
and-
buttons on the side
of
the right speaker
or
on
the remote control.
• The indicator light blinks each time you press +
or-.
• The indicator light blinks more than once when the
volume reaches its highest or lowest setting.
Be sure your computer
is
turned on and EACH
of
its
volume controls is turned up
to
at least
2/
3
maximum
and
is
not muted.