Bose Portable Speaker Computer Speakers User Manual

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BBose MediaMate Computer Speakers  
Owner’s Guide  
October 29, 2001  
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Contents  
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 ........................................................... 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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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 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.  
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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Getting Started  
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.  
Figure 1  
What comes in the  
carton:  
Accessory  
Powered  
speaker  
speaker  
• Powered speaker  
• Accessory speaker  
• Speaker cable  
(attached to the  
accessory speaker)  
• Audio input cable  
with RCA plugs  
Speaker  
cable  
• Audio input cable  
with stereo mini plug  
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• Detachable AC  
power pack  
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• 10 rubber feet  
• Owner’s guide  
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AC  
power pack  
Audio input cables  
Rubber  
feet  
Owner’s guide  
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Setting Up  
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Where to put your MediaMate speakers  
Figure 2  
Bottom of speaker with  
recesses for rubber feet  
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 3  
Where to place  
MediaMate speakers  
Accessory  
speaker  
Powered  
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, neither speaker will play when you reconnect  
that cable. To restore sound to both speakers, disconnect and  
reconnect the power 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.  
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Setting Up/Using Your MediaMate Speakers  
1. Connect one end of the audio input cable to AUDIO INPUTS A.  
2. Connect the other end to your computer’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack.  
We recommend using LINE OUT if your computer sound card  
offers more than one option.  
3. To connect a separate CD-ROM, or another source, repeat  
steps 1 and 2 using AUDIO INPUTS B.  
How 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. Plug the power pack blades into the wall outlet.  
3. Turn on your computer sound source or external sound source.  
Source A  
computer  
Figure 4  
Complete connections  
Powered  
speaker  
Accessory  
speaker  
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D.O.M.  
Source B  
external  
D.O.M.  
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CD-ROM  
ACCESSORY  
SPEAKER  
SEE USERS  
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AUDIO  
INPUT  
TO POWERED  
SPEAKER  
A
To powered  
speaker  
To audio inputs B  
To audio inputs A  
To wall  
outlet  
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 9 for setting  
the controls you will not use.  
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Using Your MediaMate Speakers  
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).  
Figure 5  
Volume and balance  
controls  
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  
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A
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.  
For equal amounts of sound from both sources, set the knob  
halfway between Source A and Source B.  
For more sound from your computer (than from Source B), or to  
silence Source B, turn the knob to the left.  
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.  
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Maintaining Your MediaMate Speakers  
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.  
Troubleshooting  
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.  
Solutions  
Problem  
Cause  
Make sure you made all connections.  
See instructions on pages 7 and 8.  
The speakers  
don’t play  
Connections  
Check the speaker cable. It should be  
completely plugged into both the  
accessory and powered speakers.  
Also read the note on page 7.  
Power supply  
Check the detachable power pack. It  
should be completely plugged into the  
powered speaker and the wall outlet.  
Sound source Make sure the sound source is  
plugged in. Turn it on.  
Be sure the source mixer is set for  
sound source.  
Be sure the volume isn’t set too low.  
Headphones Make sure headphones are not  
Volume  
plugged in  
plugged into the headphone jack.  
See the illustration on page 8 for proper  
speaker cable connection. Also make  
sure the cable is plugged in completely.  
Only one  
speaker plays  
Monophonic  
sound source  
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.  
Decrease the volume on your sound  
source and increase the volume on  
the speakers.  
The sound  
is distorted  
Volume  
10  
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Product Information  
Warranty period  
Bose® MediaMate® computer speakers are covered by a limited  
1-year transferable warranty.  
Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that  
came with your speakers. Please fill out the card and address it,  
detach, and mail to Bose.  
Technical information  
Features  
Bose patented signal processing technology  
Built-in amplification  
Ported enclosure  
Spaciousness enhancer  
Driver complement  
One magnetically shielded 2.5" (6.4 cm) full-range driver per  
enclosure  
Power pack rating  
USA/Canada: 120 VAC~ 60 Hz 20 VA  
Europe: 230 VAC~ 50 Hz 20 VA  
Australia: 240 VAC~ 50 Hz 20 VA  
Japan: 100 VAC~ 50/60 Hz 20 VA  
Speaker inputs  
Input power: 12 VAC~ 1.2 A  
Input signal: 3 V maximum input  
Finish  
Computer gray, thermo-plastic alloy  
Dimensions  
738"H x 314"W x 838"D (top rear to bottom front)  
(18.8 x 8.2 x 21.3 cm)  
Weight  
Per speaker, unpacked: 2.12 lb (.96 kg)  
Per pair, packed for shipping: 6.75 lb (3 kg)  
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