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
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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 
with liquids, such as vases, sh all not  be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic prod -
uct, use care not to spill liquids into any part  of the  system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or 
a fire hazard.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol wi thin an equilateral triangle alerts the 
user to the presence of uninsulated, da nger ous voltage within the system enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magnitude  to con
 stitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is 
inte
 nded to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte -
nance instructions in this owner’s guide.
WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted  candles, should be placed on or near 
the apparatus. 
Class B emissions
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-  
Causing Equipment Regu la
 tions (Canada only).
WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide bl ade of the line cord plug into the wide 
slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
This product conforms to the Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low   
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity   
can be found at  www
 .Bose.com/static compliance/index.html .
CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with the speakers.
Notes:
The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
This product is intended to be used only with the power supply provided.
These speakers must be used indoors. They  are neither designed nor tested for use  outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats.
Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such  disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
©2007 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written  permis-
sion. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 
						

							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 
present.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed 
by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product 
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. In-stall in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions – To ensure reliable operation of 
the product and to protect it from overheating, 
put the product in a position and location that 
will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For 
example, do not place the product on a bed, 
sofa, or similar surface that may block the 
 ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in 
system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that 
may keep air from flowing through its ventila
-tion openings.8. Do not install near any heat sources, such 
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po-larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wider blade 
or third prong are provided for your safety. 
 If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet,  consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked 
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-nience receptacles, and the point where they 
exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories  specified by the manufacturer.12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 
storms or when unused for long periods  of time – to prevent damage to this product.13. Refer all servicing to qualified service  personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way: 
such as power supply cord or plug is 
 damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus; the appara-tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped – Do not attempt to service this 
product yourself. Opening or removing covers 
may expose you to dangerous voltages or
 other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred 
to an authorized service center near you.
14. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, 
avoid overloading wall outlets, extension 
cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 
15. Do not let objects or liquids enter the  product – as they may touch dangerous volt-age points or short-out parts that could result 
in a fire or electric shock.
16. See product enclosure for safety-related 
markings.
17. Use proper power sources – Plug the prod-uct into a proper power source, as described 
in the operating instructions or as marked on 
the product.
Information about products that  
generate electrical noiseIf 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 protec
-tion against harmful interference in a residential in-stallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communica
-tions. However, this is no guarantee that interfer-ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to  radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, you are 
encouraged 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.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 
Class B specifications.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and(2) this device must accept any interference  received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation. 
						

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SAFETY INFORMATION 2
GETTING STARTED 6
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking the carton  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SETTING UP 7
Choosing a speaker location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to your computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the speakers to a power outlet   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Connecting an optional second source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting headphones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
REFERENCE 12
Cleaning the speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Contacting Customer Service   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Limited warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the RIGHT Companion® 2 speaker. 
Serial number:_________________________________________________________________
Dealer name: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone:  ______________________________  Purchase date: ___________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt with this owner’s guide. 
						

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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 musical tones.
 Sleek design blends in with  contemporary of
 fice décor.
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your speakers (Figure 1) and save all of the packing 
materials, which provide the safest  m
 eans for shipping or transporting. 
If any part appears damaged, do no t att
 empt to use it. Notify your 
authorized Bose dealer immediately. Or, to contact Bose directly, refer to 
the address sheet included in the carton.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, k eep the plastic bags that wrap 
these speakers out of the reach of children. 
Figure 1
Carton  
contents
RIGHT speaker
RCA 
audio input cable
AC 
power pack
Speaker cable LEFT speaker
Owner’s  guide
*There are two types of power pack  for this system, one of which 
requires use of a power pack adapter (shown above). If your 
power pack does not require an ad apter, no adapter is provided.
Mini-plug 
audio input cable
Power
pack adapter*
Now is a good time to copy the serial number, located on the bottom of 
the RIGHT speaker, on to the form labeled “For your records” on page  5 .  
						

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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 speaker 
on the left ( Figure 2).
Note: LEFT and RIGHT labels on the back of the two speakers can serve 
as a placement aid.
Figure 2
Speakers in 
position near 
the computer
RIGHT 
speaker
LEFT 
speaker
Volume control
Headphone jack
You may prefer placing the RIGHT spea ker on your left to more easily 
reach the volume control and the headphone jack. 
This does no harm, although it chan ges
  how you hear the left and right 
stereo sound. For an accurate sound stage, the music recorded from 
stage left during a live performanc e comes from the left speaker.  
Changing the placement of LEFT and RIGHT speakers alters that effect. 
						

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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 computer.


Insert the two plugs at the other end of the cable into one pair of the 
AUDIO INPUT connectors
  on the right speaker.
1. Insert the white RCA plug into the white jack labeled L.
2. Insert the red RCA plug in to the red jack labeled R.
Figure 4
Connection to 
the computer LEFT 
speaker
RIGHT 
speaker
ComputerSpeaker cable
RCA audio input cable
R L 
						

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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 other speaker
To computer 12V
AC outlet
Power packRIGHT 
speaker
Power pack adapter
Release 
button
Note: Bose recommends using a high-q uality surge suppressor on all 
electronics equipment. 
Connecting an optional second source
The Companion 2 speakers provide  a second set of input connectors 
for use with a second sound source. To make this connection, use the 
audio output cable provided with your MP3 player, CD player, or other 
source. 
						

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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 or a connected  
headphone by turning the knob on the fr
 ont of the RIGHT speaker  
( Figure 7 ). Turn it right to raise and left to lower the volume. 
Figure 7
Speaker  
volume knob
Volume control
RIGHT 
speaker
On your computer or an optional so und source, set the volume at about 
two-thirds the maximum volume. Then use the knob on the RIGHT 
speaker to adjust the volume as you listen.