The Bose Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System

1 The Bose Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker SystemRising Sun Page 1 Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:57 PM2 EnglishSafety InformationWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this System to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. These CAUTION marks are located on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module:The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the System enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the System , is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instruction in this owner s.

2 To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. Please read this owner s guidePlease take the time to read and follow this owner s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your System properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner s guide for future : Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches of the Acoustimass module. The magnetic field produced by this module can erase magnetic media and interfere with the : No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on theapparatus.

3 2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS SERVICING TO QUALIFIED DE CHOC LECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRATTENTION : POUR R DUIRE LE RISQUE DE D CHARGE LECTRIQUE, NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE (OUL ARRI RE). IL NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR AUCUNEPI CE POUVANT TRE R PAR E PAR L ADRESSER UN R PARATEUR COMP TENTR ising Sun Page 2 Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:57 PM2aImportant Safety these instructions for all components before using this product.

4 These instructions for future reference. all warnings on the product and in the owner s all instructions. 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 mois-ture are only with a dry cloth and as directed by Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions To ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro-tect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper venti-lation.

5 For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the venti-lation 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 ventilation not install near any heat sources, such as radia-tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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.

6 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. the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recep-tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa-ratus. use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appa-ratus. When a cart is used, use cau-tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

7 This apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product. 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 volt-ages or other hazards.

8 Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid over-loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 17. See product enclosure bottom for safety related 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.

9 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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.

10 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 : Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user s authority to operate this product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B Sun Page 1 Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:57 PM2bImportant Safety Proper Power Sources Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Power Lines Use extreme care when install-ing an outside antenna System to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.