Bose Companion 3 multimedia speaker system Sold from October 2003 to present User Manual

The Bose® Companion® 3 Multimedia Speaker System
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Safety Information
WARNING: 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...

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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 mois-
ture are present.
6.Clean only with a...

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Important Safety Instructions
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18.Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the product into a 
proper power source, as described in the operating 
instructions or as marked on the product.
19.Avoid 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. Do not install external antennas near overhead 
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, nor 
where an antenna can fall into such...

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Contents
Where to Find
Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
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Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Your Companion
® 3...

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Introduction
Yo u r  C o m p a n i o n
® 3 Multimedia Speaker System
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Companion 3 multimedia speaker system. Bose 
designed this amplified speaker system to provide high-fidelity stereo sound for your 
computer and a variety of other desktop sources. Its unique features make this system
a superior choice for your home or office workspaces.
 Small satellite speakers and an Acoustimass
® module that hides away help maximize work-
space.
 Magnetically shielded...

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System Setup
Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to 
transport your system, if needed.
WARNING: 
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose Corporation 
or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For contact information, refer to the address 
sheet included in the carton. 
Check to be sure your system includes...

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System Setup
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Selecting a location for your Companion® 3 Multimedia Speaker System
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and the 
Acoustimass® module (Figure 2). While these guidelines are offered to provide outstanding 
system performance, you may find other placement options that are more convenient and 
provide the sound you enjoy.
Figure 2
Recommended system 
placement
Positioning the Acoustimass® module
The Acoustimass module is designed to be the...

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System Setup
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 Aim the port of the module away from the wall to decrease bass or toward the wall to 
increase bass; in either case, be sure it is at least 3 inches (8 cm) from the wall.
 Place the module away from heat sources (radiators, baseboard, quartz heater, etc.). 
Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent the module from overheating during use. Do 
not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in 
circuitry.
 Using the supplied audio...

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System Setup
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If mounting speakers on your monitor (Figure 5):
Figure 5
Mounting the bracket
Note: Be sure to wipe the monitor clean before affixing speaker brackets.
1. Attach a small clear rubber foot to 
the right speaker bracket 
(marked R).2. Peel off one side of the mounting adhesive 
pad and attach it to the bracket.
3. Insert the speaker wire into the 
center of the open bracket.4. Move the bracket along the cord toward 
the speaker. 
Pad
Small clear rubber foot
Mounting bracket adhesive...