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About
Your
Headphones
1/
8
11
(3.5 mm)
Headphone plug
Battery
c==Jo
Dual
plug adapter
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Replaceable
earcup cushions
R mark
1/
4
11
(6.3
mm)Cli
Stereo phone adapter
Insert
the
battery
first,
before
you
put
on
the
headphones.
Power
switch
QuietComfort@ 2
Acoustic
Noise
CanceUing@headphones
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
QuietComfort
2
Acoustic
Noise
Cancelling
headphones
from
Bose.
Advanced,}.
research
and
development,
innovative
engineering,
and
integrated
technologies
enable
the
headphones
to
reduce
unwanted
noise
and
provide
you
with
exceptional
acoustic
performance
in
a
comfortable,
convenient
package.
Adjustable
headband~9
L mark Extension
cord
Battery light
indicator
Wearing
the
headphones
As
you
put
on
the
headphones,
observe
the
markings
that
identify
the
left
(L)
and
right
(R)
earcups.
Adjust
the
headband
so
it
rests
gently
on
top
of
your
head
and
the
earcup
cushions
fit
comfortably
.around
your
ears.
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Using
your
headphones
If you plan to use them for noise reduction only, simply put
on the headphones and turn on the power switch, located
on the right earcup. There are no cable connections
required for this use.
To
use the headphonesfor audio, first notice the settings on
the audio attenuator shown below.
L--~/::::~
Hi/La
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switch
These
Hi
and Lo settings are used to adjust the output
volume of different audio sources. "Lo"
is
typically used for
airline audio or audio devices that use
Ale power. "Hi" is
typically used for battery-powered audio devices.
Note: Hi
and
Lo settings have no effect on noise
reduction.
Select the appropriate setting for the sound source you will
use. Then insert the audio attenuator into the opening on
the left (L) earcup and press it
in
so it
is
flush with the side
of the earcup.
As soon as you connect the headphone plug to your audio
source, you are ready to put on the headphones and turn
on the power switch to enjoy both audio and noise
reduction. Use the volume control on the selected audio
source to make additional volume adjustments.
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Connecting
to
an
audio
source
You
can use the headphones with a variety of audio
sources: airline audio, a
CD,
DVD or MP3 player, a per-
sonal or laptop computer, or home stereo. The maximum
input voltage
is
9 Vrms.
To
make the connection, insert the headphone plug into
the jack
on
the audio source you will use.
Notice the jack configurations on the left
in
the chart below.
Instructions
on
the right tell you how to connect to each
type of jack:
• A single, 3.5 mm jack (on most portable
sources) - use the single plug. No adapter needed.
••
Two
3.5 mm jacks - use the dual plug adapter.
••
One 3.5 mm jack and one power jack - use the
single plug
in
the 3.5 mm jack (the larger one).
The smaller jack does not need a connection.
• One power jack and two 3.5 mm jacks - use
••
the dual plug adapter for the two 3.5 mm
jacks. The power jack does not need a connection.
e One 6.3 mm jack (for home stereos) - use the
6.3 mm stereo phone adapter.
Note: Audio
jack
configurations on airplanes
vary:
Also,
airline audio may
not
equal the high quality audio you can
get
from a home stereo
or
a portable source.
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Care
Folding
the
earcups
for
storage
QuietComfort® 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones
feature rotating earcups that fold flat for easy, convenient
storage. They rotate
in
one direction only.
Note: Incorrectly rotating the earcups can damage the
headphones.
Reattaching
earcup
cushions
The earcup cushions are held
in
place by a mounting
flange. This flange snaps under small tabs located
around the inside rim of the earcup.
If an earcup cushion becomes partially or completely
detached, push its mounting flange back into the earcup.
Then use your finger or thumb to press around the edge of
the mounting flange, making sure it snaps intoplace all the
way around the earcup.
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• 6.2 m extension cord
Care
Battery
replacell'lent
Although it varies by usage, battery life averages 35 hours.
With the headphones turned on, the battery light indicator
will flash when there are approximately 5 hours of battery
life remaining.
When a replacement is needed, use 1 AAA alkaline battery
(IEC LR03). Tilt the top of the right earcup inward to gain
access to the battery compartment.
Note:
You
can use rechargeable batteries (NiMH, com-
posed
of
nickel metalhydride, are recommended). They
average
half
the life
of
alkaline batteries. However, the low
batteryindicator light is
not
set
for such batteries
and
will
notbe
a reliable indicator
of
their remaining battery
life.
Replacell'lent
parts
and
accessories
You
can order parts and accessories, as listed below, by
contacting
Bose®
Customer Service. See the phone
numberfor your area on the inside back cover ofthis guide.
• Dual plug adapter • Deluxe carry case
• Accessory kit • Replacement ear cushion kit
(includes adapters, • 1.5 m extension cord
extension cord,
2 AAA batteries)
• Audio attenuator
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Reference
Cleaning
the
headphones
Scheduled cleaning
is
not required. However, you can
simply wipe the outside surfaces with a damp cloth, as
needed. Also, be sure that the earcup ports are clear and
that no moisture
is
allowed into the earcups.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
• Noise reduction No power
absent to headphone
• Low or no Audio source
volume setting
Audio attenuator
connection
• Crackling noise; Low battery
intermittent loss
of noise reduction
• Low rumbling Poor earcup fit
Ports blocked
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Solution
Turn
unit on;
check battery
Turn
source
volume up or set
audio attenuator
on "Hi"
Check connection
at sou
rce
and
insertion into
the earcup
Replace
battery
Adjust fit
on
ears
Clear ports
Reference
Other
needs
These headphones are not engineered to meet the
needs of pilots or to meet civil aviation authority
standards for aviation communications.
For that purpose, Bose offers the Aviation Headset
x,
which features a microphone with the appropriate power
and intelligibility for transmission of flight information.
It
is
engineered to withstand the altitude and temperature
conditions common
in
non-commercial aircraft.
For information on the
Bose®
Aviation Headset x,
contact Bose Corporation by calling 1-508-766-1099
or
+31
(0)299-390777.
Cautions
Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing
damage.
It
is
best to avoid extreme volume when using
these headphones, especially for extended periods.
Do not use these headphones when operating a motor
vehicle on a public road, or where the inability to hear
outside sounds may present a danger to the user or
others.
Sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may
have
an
unfamiliar character when you are using the
headphones.
Be
aware of how these sounds vary
in
character,
so
you can recognize them as needed.
Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to be
immersed
in
water.
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Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham,
MA
01701-9168
(508) 879-7330 or toll-free (800) 444-BOSE
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