Bose COMPANION 20 User manual

Connecting to a computer
Applies to:
Companion 20 computer speakers
To connect your speakers to a computer, follow these steps:
Using the provided audio cable, insert one end of the 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug into the audio
output jack on the computer. This jack is green on most personal computer sound cards.
Otherwise, look for one of the following connections:
Line OUT
Headphone OUT
A headphone symbol
A circle with an arrow pointing out of it
Note: MacBook Air® users will need an adapter due to the computer's recessed headphone jack.
Insert the other 1/8-inch (3.5 mm ) plug into the Audio In jack on the back of the right speaker
Speaker placement
Applies to:
Companion 20 computer speakers
Positioning the Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system is fast and easy. The size and shape
of these speakers make it possible to position them directly next to your computer. To achieve
the best sound performance, please follow these guidelines:
Place the left and right speakers an equal distance from the center of your computer
screen. They should be 18 to 32 inches apart
Note: The left and right speakers are labeled on the back.
Avoid putting objects directly in front of the lower part of the speaker grilles. The
speaker driver is located in this area
Do not place the speakers behind your computer screen; this will block the sound

Place the control pod so it is within easy reach
Keep the front of each speaker even with, or slightly forward of, the front of the computer
screen
Setting up your system
Applies to:
Companion 20 computer speakers
Note before setup: When connecting the cables, please use the four provided cables and the AC
power cord to make the connections as directed below.
CAUTION: Do not plug the AC power cord into power until all other connections are
completed.
To set up your system, please follow these steps:
insert the plug of the left speaker cable into the left speaker jack on the right speaker
insert the control pod cable plug into the control pod jack on the right speaker
Insert one end of the audio cable into the Audio In jack on the back of the right speaker

Insert the other end of the audio cable into the Headphone or Speaker output jack on your
computer
insert the power pack cable plug into the dc power jack on the right speaker
Insert the small end of the AC power cord into the power pack and then insert the other end into
an AC power outlet