System setup making connections, Additional connections – Bose Companion 3 User Manual
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System Setup
Making connections
Labeled jacks on the rear of the Acoustimass
®
module and the custom cables supplied with
the system permit fast and easy hookup (Figure 5).
CAUTION:
Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the
source components are connected to the module.
Figure 5
Making connections
To Connect:
• Speakers to the Acoustimass module; Plug each speaker connector into the corresponding
“L” or “R” jack marked “To Satellite”, on the rear of the module.
• Control pod to the Acoustimass module; Plug the control pod cable into the jack marked
“Control Pod”, on the rear of the Acoustimass module.
• Sound source to the Acoustimass module; Connect one end of the audio input cable to the
“Input from computer” jack on your Acoustimass module. Connect the other end to your
computer’s audio output jack.
Note:
If your computer only has two phono jacks, instead of a stereo mini jack, you will need
an audio adapter cable. Connect the audio input cable from your module to the adapter cable.
Then insert the ends of the adapter cable into your computer’s stereo phono jacks.
To make the final connection and power the system
1.
Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module.
2.
Insert the large end of the cord into an AC power (mains) outlet.
3.
Push in the power button to turn on your system.
The LED on the control pod will light up yellow indicating standby mode.
Additional Connections
To connect an additional sound source:
To connect an external CD or MP3 player to your system, plug the cable from the sound
source into the input jack on the tethered control pod (Figure 6).
To connect headphones:
Insert the headphone connector into the headphone jack on the tethered control pod.
Note:
Connecting headphones will silence the output from your speakers.
Bas
Compensati
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Companio 3
T Satellit
L
R
Power
AC-
Bass Compensation
Left speaker
To Control Pod
Right speaker
To Satellites
Input from
computer
AM271883_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003