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...law. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with the speaker system. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at least one of Toxic or Hazardous ...diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0 Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0 Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0 Cables X 0 0 0 0 0 O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at www.Bose.com/static/compliance. This product conforms to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for this part is above...
...law. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with the speaker system. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at least one of Toxic or Hazardous ...diphenylether (PBDE) PCBs X 0 0 0 0 0 Metal parts X 0 0 0 0 0 Plastic parts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Speakers X 0 0 0 0 0 Cables X 0 0 0 0 0 O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at www.Bose.com/static/compliance. This product conforms to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for this part is above...
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... complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one or more of the right speaker) below and on , you keep your purchase receipt and the limited warranty with this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for...
... complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one or more of the right speaker) below and on , you keep your purchase receipt and the limited warranty with this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for...
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English CONTENTS Introduction 8 Setting Up 9 Unpacking 9 Positioning the speakers and control pod 10 Connecting 12 Connecting the cables 12 Connecting an external music source 14 Connecting headphones 14 Using the speaker system 15 Turning on the system 15 Controlling the volume 15 Automatic standby 17 Troubleshooting 17 Contacting Customer Service 19 Maintenance and Technical Information 20 Cleaning the system 20 Technical Information 20 Limited Warranty 21 What you must do to obtain limited warranty service . . . . 21 7
English CONTENTS Introduction 8 Setting Up 9 Unpacking 9 Positioning the speakers and control pod 10 Connecting 12 Connecting the cables 12 Connecting an external music source 14 Connecting headphones 14 Using the speaker system 15 Turning on the system 15 Controlling the volume 15 Automatic standby 17 Troubleshooting 17 Contacting Customer Service 19 Maintenance and Technical Information 20 Cleaning the system 20 Technical Information 20 Limited Warranty 21 What you must do to obtain limited warranty service . . . . 21 7
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... • Sleek, space-saving design that complements the look of the Bose® Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system. With these high-quality speakers, you can enjoy: • Full, natural sound from just two speakers whether sitting directly in front of your computer. • A unique ...headphones and other audio devices. • Exclusive TrueSpace® stereo digital signal processing that reproduces wide, natural sound from only two speakers, bringing more life to music, games and videos. • Proprietary digital signal processing that delivers crisp, clear performance at all...
... • Sleek, space-saving design that complements the look of the Bose® Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system. With these high-quality speakers, you can enjoy: • Full, natural sound from just two speakers whether sitting directly in front of your computer. • A unique ...headphones and other audio devices. • Exclusive TrueSpace® stereo digital signal processing that reproduces wide, natural sound from only two speakers, bringing more life to music, games and videos. • Proprietary digital signal processing that delivers crisp, clear performance at all...
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English SETTING UP Unpacking During unpacking, make sure that all packing materials for your Bose dealer. AC power Control pod cord* and cable 9 Left speaker Right speaker Speaker cable Audio cable Power pack and cable *Correct for possible future use. Save the carton and all parts shown are in the carton. If any part is missing or damaged, contact your region.
English SETTING UP Unpacking During unpacking, make sure that all packing materials for your Bose dealer. AC power Control pod cord* and cable 9 Left speaker Right speaker Speaker cable Audio cable Power pack and cable *Correct for possible future use. Save the carton and all parts shown are in the carton. If any part is missing or damaged, contact your region.
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Positioning the speakers and control pod 18 in - 32 in 46 cm - 81 cm English SETTING UP The size and shape of these speakers make it easy to position them directly next to your computer. To provide an accurate sound stage, you should observe the following guidelines: • Place the left and right speakers (left and right speakers are identified on each speaker back panel) an equal distance from 10
Positioning the speakers and control pod 18 in - 32 in 46 cm - 81 cm English SETTING UP The size and shape of these speakers make it easy to position them directly next to your computer. To provide an accurate sound stage, you should observe the following guidelines: • Place the left and right speakers (left and right speakers are identified on each speaker back panel) an equal distance from 10
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This area is where the speaker driver is located. • Do not place the speakers too far behind your computer monitor or screen. They should be between 18 and 32 inches apart. • Avoid putting objects directly in front of the lower part of the computer screen. 11 English SETTING UP the center of your computer monitor or screen because that will block the sound. • Place the control pod so it is within easy reach. • Keep the front of the speakers even with, or slightly forward of, the front of the speaker grilles.
This area is where the speaker driver is located. • Do not place the speakers too far behind your computer monitor or screen. They should be between 18 and 32 inches apart. • Avoid putting objects directly in front of the lower part of the computer screen. 11 English SETTING UP the center of your computer monitor or screen because that will block the sound. • Place the control pod so it is within easy reach. • Keep the front of the speakers even with, or slightly forward of, the front of the speaker grilles.
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...end into the DC Power connector on your computer. 3. Insert the control pod cable b plug into the Headphone or Speaker output connector (the labels and positions of these connectors vary) on the right speaker. 5. Insert the other connections are completed. 1. Insert one end of the audio in the AC power cord until... all other end of the cable into the Control Pod connector on page 13. Insert the free end of the right speaker. 2. English CONNECTING Connecting the cables Use the four provided cables and the AC power cord to make the connections shown on the right...
...end into the DC Power connector on your computer. 3. Insert the control pod cable b plug into the Headphone or Speaker output connector (the labels and positions of these connectors vary) on the right speaker. 5. Insert the other connections are completed. 1. Insert one end of the audio in the AC power cord until... all other end of the cable into the Control Pod connector on page 13. Insert the free end of the right speaker. 2. English CONNECTING Connecting the cables Use the four provided cables and the AC power cord to make the connections shown on the right...
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... plug from the speakers. Headphone connector Audio In connector 14 Connecting headphones Use headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. Connecting headphones to the control pod using a 3.5 mm plug (not supplied). English CONNECTING Connecting an external music source You can connect an iPod, mp3 player, or other music source to the Companion® 20 system mutes...
... plug from the speakers. Headphone connector Audio In connector 14 Connecting headphones Use headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. Connecting headphones to the control pod using a 3.5 mm plug (not supplied). English CONNECTING Connecting an external music source You can connect an iPod, mp3 player, or other music source to the Companion® 20 system mutes...
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... Adjust the volume on your sound source has a volume control 1. As you increase the volume, no sound is emitted from the Companion® 20 speakers, because they are set to decrease volume. counterclockwise to minimum. 15 Touch the top of the control pod to turn the system off... Controlling the volume Rotate the volume control (top outer band) on . When your sound source to turn the speaker system on the control pod clockwise to minimum (zero). 2. Rotate the Companion® 20 control pod volume control fully counterclockwise to decrease the volume to increase the volume;
... Adjust the volume on your sound source has a volume control 1. As you increase the volume, no sound is emitted from the Companion® 20 speakers, because they are set to decrease volume. counterclockwise to minimum. 15 Touch the top of the control pod to turn the system off... Controlling the volume Rotate the volume control (top outer band) on . When your sound source to turn the speaker system on the control pod clockwise to minimum (zero). 2. Rotate the Companion® 20 control pod volume control fully counterclockwise to decrease the volume to increase the volume;
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English USING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM Note: You should be sufficient. 3. Rotate the Companion® 20 control pod volume control clockwise until you hear two tones that chime from high to high. 16 You can disable automatic standby so the system ... automatic standby Lightly press and hold the top of the control pod again until the sound reaches the desired listening level. Automatic standby The Companion® 20 system automatically goes into the standby state after two hours when there is no audio signal or the volume is always on when connected to...
English USING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM Note: You should be sufficient. 3. Rotate the Companion® 20 control pod volume control clockwise until you hear two tones that chime from high to high. 16 You can disable automatic standby so the system ... automatic standby Lightly press and hold the top of the control pod again until the sound reaches the desired listening level. Automatic standby The Companion® 20 system automatically goes into the standby state after two hours when there is no audio signal or the volume is always on when connected to...
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... • Make sure the speakers are turned up. • Be sure the power pack is securely plugged into the right speaker and into a power outlet or surge protector. • Be sure the AC power outlet is plugged in and turned on . The Companion® 20 Decrease the volume of the... sound source system sound seems and increase the Companion® 20 speaker distorted volume using a surge protector or power strip, be sure it is turned on , mute is...
... • Make sure the speakers are turned up. • Be sure the power pack is securely plugged into the right speaker and into a power outlet or surge protector. • Be sure the AC power outlet is plugged in and turned on . The Companion® 20 Decrease the volume of the... sound source system sound seems and increase the Companion® 20 speaker distorted volume using a surge protector or power strip, be sure it is turned on , mute is...
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... sure the cable from the left speaker is firmly inserted into the Left Speaker connector on the back of the right speaker. • Check the balance setting on the rear of the right speaker. Refer to the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Make sure... the control pod plug is fully inserted into the connector on your sound source. English TROUBLESHOOTING Problem One speaker does not play or sounds ...
... sure the cable from the left speaker is firmly inserted into the Left Speaker connector on the back of the right speaker. • Check the balance setting on the rear of the right speaker. Refer to the address sheet included in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Make sure... the control pod plug is fully inserted into the connector on your sound source. English TROUBLESHOOTING Problem One speaker does not play or sounds ...
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Technical Information Driver complement Two 2.75 inch (70 mm) high excursion, wide-range transducers Dimensions (approximate) Speakers: 8.6"H x 3.5"W x 4.4"D (22.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 15.0 cm) Control pod: 2.5"D x 1.125"H (6.3 cm x 2.8 cm) Weight (approximate) One speaker, unpacked: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) Control pod: 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) 20 If the bottom of the control pod. English MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION Cleaning the system...
Technical Information Driver complement Two 2.75 inch (70 mm) high excursion, wide-range transducers Dimensions (approximate) Speakers: 8.6"H x 3.5"W x 4.4"D (22.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 15.0 cm) Control pod: 2.5"D x 1.125"H (6.3 cm x 2.8 cm) Weight (approximate) One speaker, unpacked: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) Control pod: 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) 20 If the bottom of the control pod. English MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION Cleaning the system...