Bose MediaMate computer speakers Sold from 1994 2002 to 2006 User Manual

BBose® MediaMate® Computer Speakers
Owner’s Guide
October 29, 2001
AM177243_03_V.pdf 

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Safety Information
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 electrical shock, do not expose this
system to rain or moisture.CAUTION:
To prevent electric
shock, match wide
blade of power pack
to...

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Where to find...
Getting Started
Before you begin ................................................................... 4
Unpack the speakers ............................................................ 5
Setting Up
Where to put your MediaMate
® speakers .............................. 6
Connect the speakers...

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Getting Started
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...

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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...

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Figure 3
Where to place
MediaMate speakers
Powered
speaker Accessory
speaker
Setting Up
Where to put your MediaMate® 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...

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Setting Up
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,...

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MADE IN U.S.A.
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Accessory
speaker Powered
speakerSource A
computer
To wall
outletSource B
external
CD-ROM
To powered
speaker
To audio inputs B
 To audio inputs A
Setting...

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Using Your MediaMate® Speakers
VOLUME
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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...

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 Cause
 Problem Solutions
ConnectionsMake 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 page 7. The speakers
don’t play
Be sure the volume isn’t set too low.
Make sure headphones are not
plugged into the headphone jack.
Check the detachable power pack. Itshould be completely plugged into the
powered speaker and the...