Bose Companion 2 multimedia speaker system Sold from September 2004 to present User Manual

Owner’s Guide
Guia del usuario
Notice d’utilisation
COMPANION
®
 2
MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM
©2007 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
279123 AM Rev.02 

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 sh ock, do not expose the product to rain or 
moisture.
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dr ipping or splashing, and objects filled...

Important Safety Instructions
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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 a 
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, 
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, 
 or anywhere else that water or moisture are...

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GETTING STARTED 6
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking the carton  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SETTING UP 7
Choosing a speaker location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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GETTING STARTED
Before you begin
Thank you for choosing the Bose® Companion® 2 multimedia speaker   
system. Unique features and Bose te chnologies make these sp
 eakers  
a superior choice for upgrading your computer audio. They also provide 
rich
 , full stereo sound from a second source, like a portable MP3 or CD 
player.
Benefits of your Companion 2 speakers:
 TrueSpace
® stereo signal processing circuitry adds spaciousness.
 Ported cabinet design provides  cle
 ar, deep...

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SETTING UP
Choosing a speaker location
The angled design of these speakers allows them to direct sound 
upward toward a seated listener. So placing them on a desktop is a 
good choice. Magnetic shielding protects your computer monitor from   
interference when the speakers are positioned close to it.
Place the speaker that has a volume  contr
 ol knob on the front to the 
right of your computer and within  easy reach. Place the other...

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Making connections
A speaker cable is attached to the rear of the LEFT speaker. Insert the 
free end of this cable into the jack marked TO LEFT SPEAKER on the 
back of the RIGHT speaker ( Figure 3). 
Figure 3
Speaker cable 
connection 
Speaker cable LEFT
speaker 
RIGHT 
speaker 
TO LEFT 
SPEAKER 
Connecting to your computer
Use the audio cable to make this connection.
 Insert the stereo mini plug at one end of the cable into the mini audio  out jack on  your...

SETTING UP
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Connecting the speakers to a power outlet
Use the supplied power pack, which has a cable that connects to the 
RIGHT speaker.
1. Insert the cable connector into the connector labeled 12V on the 
ba
 ck of the speaker ( Figure 5).
2. Plug the power pack into an AC (mains) outlet.  If your system includes a power pa ck adap
 ter, attach the adapter 
as shown (below left) before plugging in the power pack.
Figure 5
Connection  
to power
To...

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Connecting headphones
Headphones plug into the connector  on the front of the RIGHT speaker  
( Figure 6 ). Inserting the plug mute s sound fr
 om the speakers.
Figure 6
Headphone 
connection
Headphone connector
RIGHT 
speaker
WARNING: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme vo lume levels when using headphones, 
especially for extended periods.
Controlling the volume
You can raise or lower the volume  of the speakers...