Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers User manual

Owner’s Guide
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Bose® MediaMate® Computer Speakers
Owner's Guide
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To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this CAUTION:
system to rain or moisture. Toprevent electric
This CAUTION mark appears on your speakers. shock, match wide
blade of power pack
A
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle,
1 to wide slot, insert
alerts the user to the presence of important operating fully
0 and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
To reduce the risk of shock, do not open. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information
page enclosed with this owner’s guide.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electricai shock, do not expose this
system to rain or moisture.
This CAUTION mark appears on your speakers,
&.
The exclamation point, within an equiiateral triangle,
alerts the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in this owner's guide.
To reduce the risk of shock, do not open, There are no user-
serviceable parts inside, Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information
page enclosed with this owner's guide.
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CAUTION:
To prevent eleetne
shock. match wide
biade ofpower pack
to wide slot. Insert
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Where to find...
Getting Started
Before you begin
Unpack the speakers
Setting Up
Where to put your MediaMate" speakers 6
Connect the speakers 7
How to connect to the sound source 7
How to connect the power pack 8
Using Your MediaMate Speakers
How to use the volume control 8
How to use the mix control 9
When to use the headphone jack 9
Maintaining Your MediaMate Speakers
How to clean the speakers '" 10
Troubleshooting 10
Product Information
Warranty period. . 11
Technical information 11
Bose'" Corporation inside back cover
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the back of the MediaMate speakers.
Serial numbers: and _
Dealer name: _
Dealer phone: _Purchase date: _
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together
with this owner's guide.
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Before you begin...
Thank you for choosing Bose@MediaMate” computer speakers.
They are designed to provide high-fidelity sound for your computer
and CD-ROM. Unique features and Bose technologies make these
speakers a superior choice for home or office workspaces.
Magnetic shielding protects your monitor from interference, even
with the speakers placed directly against your computer. Bose
patented signal processing technology ensures full, rich sound at
low volumes and when using headphones. A spaciousness
enhancer actually improves the sound from mono sources. And
you can control the blend of sound easily, using the volume
control and source mixer located on the front of one speaker.
Pleasetake the time to read this owner’s guide. It will help you
set up and use your new computer speakers properly, for the
greatest enjoyment.
Before you begin •.•
Thank you for choosing Bose® MediaMate® computer speakers.
They are designed
to provide high-fidelity sound for your computer
and CD-ROM. Unique features and Bose technologies make these
speakers asuperior choice for home or office workspaces.
Magnetic shielding protects your monitor from interference, even
with the speakers placed directly against your computer. Bose
patented signal processing technology ensures full, rich sound at
low volumes and when using headphones. Aspaciousness
enhancer actually improves the sound from mono sources. And
you can control the blend
of sound easily, using the volume
control and source mixer located on the front
of one speaker.
Please take the time
to read this owner's guide. It will help you
set up and use your new computer speakers properly, for the
greatest enjoyment.
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Unpack the speakers
Carefully unpack the carton. Save all packing materials for possible
future use.
Inspect the speakers. If any part appears damaged, do not use them.
Repack all parts in the original carton and call your authorized Bose’
dealer immediately.
Note: Now is a good time to record the speakers’ serial numbers
at the beginning of this guide and on your warranty card.
Powered
speaker What comes in the
carton:
l Powered speaker
l Accessory speaker
l Speaker cable
(attached to the
accessory speaker)
l Audio input cable
with RCA plugs
l Audio input cable
with stereo mini plug
l Detachable AC
power pack
l 10 rubber feet
l Owner’s guide
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Unpack the speakers
Carefully unpack the carton. Save all packing materials for possible
future use.
Inspect the speakers. If any part appears damaged,
do not use them.
Repack
all parts in the original carton and call your authorized Bose®
dealer immediately.
Note: Now is a good time to record the speakers' serial numbers
at the beginning
of this guide and on your warranty card,
Powered
speaker
A~
RUbber~~
feet~~
Figure 1
What comes in the
carton:
•Powered speaker
•Accessory speaker
•Speakercable
(attached tothe
accessory speaker)
•Audio input cable
with RCA plugs
•Audio input cable
with stereo mini plug
•DetachableAC
powerpack
• 10 rubberfeet
•Owner's guide
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Where to put your MediaMate” speakers Figum 2
Bose” designed these speakers to sit on your desk, where their
angled shape directs sound toward the listener. Before placing Bottom of speakerwith recessesfor rubberfeet
them there, attach four of the supplied rubber feet to the recesses
on the bottom of each speaker, for protection and added stability
(see Figure2).
Set the powered speaker on the right and the accessory speaker
on the left as you face the monitor (see Figure 3). Or set them in
the reverse position, if you prefer having the powered speaker
controls closer to your left hand.
For best performance, be sure that both speakers are the same
distance from where you sit when listening to them.
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Accessory
speaker
l-n
Figure 3
Whereto place
MediaMatespeakers
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Where to put your MediaMate
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speakers
Bose® designed these speakers to sit on your desk, where their
angled shape directs sound toward the listener. Before placing
them there, attach four
of the supplied rubber feet to the recesses
on the bottom
of each speaker, for protection and added stability
(see Figure
2).
Set the powered speaker on the right and the accessory speaker
on the left as you face the monitor (see Figure
3). Or set them in
the reverse position, if you prefer having the powered speaker
controls closer
to your left hand.
For best performance, be sure that both speakers are the same
distance from where you sit when listening
to them.
Figure 2
Bottom of speaker with
recesses for rubber feet
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Figure 3
Where to place
MediaMate speakers
Accessory
speaker
Powered
speaker
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Connect the speakers
The speaker cable is already attached at one end to the accessory
speaker. Plug the other end into the TO ACCESSORY SPEAKER
jack on the powered speaker (see Figure 4 on page 8).
Note: If the speaker cable is disconnected while the system is
playing, only the powered speaker will continue to play As a
protective feature, neither speaker willplay when you reconnect
that cable. Torestore sound to both speakers, disconnect and
reconnect thepower pack.
How to connect to the sound source
You can connect up to two sound sources to MediaMate” speakers
- your computer and an external CD-ROM, for example. While some
CD-ROMs operate through the computer’s sound card, others
have a direct audio output jack. Before making any connections,
consult the owner’s manuals for the equipment you will be using, to
familiarize yourself with how it connects.
Use AUDIO INPUTS A for your computer or computer and CD-ROM
combination. Use AUDIO INPUTS B for an external CD-ROM with
an audio output jack, or for other components.
The sound source connected to B will play through your speakers
simultaneously with the sound from your computer. Use the source
mixer on the front of the powered speaker to adjust the balance of
sound coming from the two sources.
Two audio input cables are supplied with the speakers. If your
computer has a stereo mini jack, use the cable with a stereo mini
plug. Otherwise, use the cable with RCA plugs on both ends.
Match the colors on the connectors to the colors on the jacks, red
to red and white to white.
Connect the speakers
The speaker cable is already attached at one end to the accessory
speaker. Plug the other end into the TO ACCESSORY SPEAKER
jack on the powered speaker (see Figure 4on page
8).
Note: If the speaker cable is disconnected while the system is
playing, only the poweredspeaker will continue to play As a
protective feature, neither speaker will play when you reconnect
that cable.
To restore sound to both speakers, disconnect and
reconnect the powerpack.
How to connect to the sound source
You can connect up to two sound sources to MediaMate® speakers
-your computer and
an external CD-ROM, for example. While some
CD-ROMs operate through the computer's sound card, others
have adirect audio output jack. Before making any connections,
consult the owner's manuals for the equipment you will be using, to
familiarize yourself with how it connects.
Use AUDIO INPUTS Afor your computer or computer and CD-ROM
combination. Use AUDIO INPUTS Bfor an external CD-ROM with
an audio output jack, or for other components.
The sound source connected to Bwill play through your speakers
simultaneously with the sound from your computer. Use the source
mixer on the front of the powered speaker to adjust the balance of
sound coming from the two sources.
Two audio input cables are supplied with the speakers. If your
computer has astereo mini jack, use the cable with astereo mini
plug. Otherwise, use the cable with RCA plugs on both ends.
Match the colors on the connectors
to the colors on the jacks, red
to red and white to white.
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1. Connect one end of the audio input cable to AUDIO INPUTSA.
2. Connect the other end to your computer’s AUDIO OUTPUTjack.
Werecommend using LINEOUT if your computer sound card
offers morethan one option.
3. Toconnect a separate CD-ROM, or another source, repeat
steps 1and 2 usingAUDIO INPUTSB.
ifow to connect the power pack
You must connect the AC power pack to operate the speakers.
1. Plug its cable end into the power jack on the powered speaker.
2. Plugthe power pack blades into the wall outlet.
3. Turnon your computer sound source or external sound source.
Powered
speaker
Source A
computer
Figure 4
Complete,connections
Accessory
speaker
*,I\ B
Source B
external
ifow to use the volume control
Yourcomputer hardware may have an external volume control. In
addition, the computer’s operating software and some other soft-
ware you use may provide on-screen controls for the volume.
Decide which controls you prefer to use to adjust the volume while
you listen. Then follow the proper instructions on page 9 for setting
the controls you will not use.
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Connect one end of the audio inputcable to AUDIO INPUTS A.
Connectthe otherend to yourcomputer's AUDIO OUTPUTjack.
We recommend using LINE OUTif your computersound card
offers morethan one option.
3. To connect aseparate CD-ROM, oranother source, repeat
steps 1and 2using AUDIO INPUTS
B.
How to connect the power pack
You must connect the AC power pack to operate the speakers.
1. Plug its cableend into the power jack on the powered speaker.
2. Plug the power pack blades intothe wall outlet.
3. Turn on yourcomputersound source or external sound source.
Source A
computer
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speaker
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speaker
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To wall
outlet
To audio inputs A
How to use the volume control
Your computer hardware may have an external volume control. In
addition, the computer's operating software and some other soft-
ware you use may provide on-screen controls for the volume.
Decide which controls you prefer
to use to adjust the volume while
you listen. Then follow the proper instructions on page 9for setting
the controls you will
not use.
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To use the speaker control for volume adjustments
Set the volume control on your sound source or your on-screen
controls at two-thirds maximum. Then use the control on the
powered speaker to adiust the volume. Turn the knob right to raise
and left to iower the .
volume (see Figure 5).
The output of sound
sources and sound
cards varies, so you
should experiment to
find the best setting for
your source.
To use your sound
source control for
volume adjustments
Set the volume control
on the powered speaker
to maximum. Then use
the volume control on
your sound source or
your on-screen controls
to make adjustments.
How to use
the mix control
The source mixer adjusts the balance of sound coming from each
source, without increasing or decreasing total speaker volume.
Source A is your computer or computer and CD-ROM combina-
tion. Source B is whatever source you connected to AUDIO
INPUTS B.
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For equal amounts of sound from both sources, set the knob
halfway between Source A and Source B.
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For more sound from your computer (than from Source B), or to
silence Source B, turn the knob to the left.
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For more sound from Source B (than from your computer), or to
silence your computer, turn the knob to the right.
When to use the headphone jack
To listen in private, plug the headphones into the headphone jack.
This mutes the sound coming from the speakers. Use the volume
control to adjust the headphone volume.
Figure 5
Volume and balance
controls
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To use the speaker control for volume adjustments
Set the volume control on your sound source or your on-screen
controls at two-thirds maximum. Then use the control on the
powered speaker to adjust the volume. Turn the knob right to raise
and left
to lower the
volume (see Figure
5).
The output of sound
sources and sound
cards varies, so you
should experiment to
find the best setting for
your source.
To use your sound
source control for
volume adjustments
Set the volume control
on the powered speaker
to maximum. Then use
the volume control
on
your sound source or
your on-screen controls
to make adjustments.
Howtouse
the mix control
The source mixer adjusts the balance of sound coming from each
source, without increasing
or decreasing total speaker volume.
Source Ais your computer
or computer and CD-ROM combina-
tion. Source B
is whatever source you connected to AUDIO
INPUTS
B.
•For equal amounts of sound from both sources, setthe knob
halfway between SourceAand Source
B.
•For more sound from yourcomputer(than from Source B), or to
silence Source B, turn the knob to the left.
•For more sound from Source B(than from yourcomputer),
or to
silence your computer, turn the knob
to the right.
When to use the headphone jack
To listen in private, plug the headphones into the headphone jack.
This mutes the sound coming from the speakers. Use the volume
control
to adjust the headphone volume.
Figure 5
Volume and balance
controls
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How to clean the speakers
Wipe the speakers using a soft cloth dampened with a mild
detergent such as dish soap. Do not use solvents, chemicals, or
sprays. You can also lightly vacuum the grilles, if you prefer.
Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.
7Poubleshooting
If you have a problem with your MediaMate speakers, turn off your
sound source and try the solutions below. If they don’t solve your
problem, disconnect the speakers and contact your local Bose@
dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to
the listings on the inside back cover. Bose Corporation will make
every effort to remedy any problem within terms of your limited
warranty.
Problem
The speakers
don’t play
Only one
speaker play:
1Cause 1Solutions
Connections Make sure you made all connections.
See instructions on pages 7 and 8.
Check the speaker cable. It should be
completely plugged into both the
accessory and powered speakers.
Also read the note on oaae 7.
Power supply
Sound source
Check the detachable power pack. It
should be completely plugged into the
powered speaker and the wall outlet.
Make sure the sound source is
plugged in. Turn it on.
Be sure the source mixer is set for
sound source.
Volume
Headphones
plugged in
Monophonic
sound source
Be sure the volume isn’t set too low.
Make sure headphones are not
plugged into the headphone jack.
Seethe illustration on page 8 for proper
speaker cable connection. Also make
sure the cable is plugged in completely.
Check your sound source. If it is mono
(only one channel), you need to use a
mono-to-stereo adapter to get sound
from both speakers. Call Bose service.
The sound
is distorted Volume Decrease the volume on your sound
source and increase the volume on
the speakers.
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How to clean the speakers
Wipe the speakers using a soft cloth dampened with amild
detergent such as dish soap. Do
not use solvents, chemicals, or
sprays. You can also lightly vacuum the grilles, if you prefer.
Do
not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings.
Troubleshooting
Ifyou have a problem with your MediaMate speakers, turn off your
sound source and try the solutions below. If they don't solve your
problem, disconnect the speakers and contact your local Bose®
dealer to arrange for service. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to
the listings on the inside back cover. Bose Corporation will make
every effort to remedy any problem within terms of your limited
warranty.
Problem Cause
Solutions
The speakers Connections Makesure you made all connections.
don't play See instructions on pages 7and
8.
Checkthespeaker cable. It should be
completely plugged into both the
accessory and powered speakers.
Also read the noteon page
7.
Power supply Checkthedetachable power pack. It
should be completely plugged into the
powered speaker and the wall outlet.
Sound source Make surethe sound source is
plugged in. Turn it on.
Be surethe source mixeris set for
sound source.
Volume Be sure the volume isn'tset too low.
Headphones Make sure headphones are not
plugged
in
plugged into the headphonejack.
Only one Monophonic
See the illustration on page 8for proper
speaker plays sound source speaker cable connection. Also make
sure the cable is plugged in completely.
Checkyour sound source. If
it is mono
(only one channel), you need
to use a
mono-to-stereo adapter
to get sound
from both speakers. Call Bose service.
The sound Volume Decreasethe volume on yoursound
is distorted source and increasethe volume on
the speakers.
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