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Thank you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner. This website allows you . Just log on for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you for you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. owners.bose.com/companion5
Thank you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner. This website allows you . Just log on for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you for you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. owners.bose.com/companion5
Owner's guide
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.... Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is intended to alert the user to the presence of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide carefully. CAUTION: Make no modifications to loud music may be...read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to the wide slot of the...
.... Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is intended to alert the user to the presence of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide carefully. CAUTION: Make no modifications to loud music may be...read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to the wide slot of the...
Owner's guide
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... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
Owner's guide
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If you for more information. 6 Setup help , please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for purchasing a Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system, which delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. ...
If you for more information. 6 Setup help , please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for purchasing a Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system, which delivers the superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. ...
Owner's guide
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... information, refer to use it. Rubber feet for your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For your records Now is a good time to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep...which provide the safest way to be sure your system. Check to transport your system includes the parts shown in the carton. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation...
... information, refer to use it. Rubber feet for your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For your records Now is a good time to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep...which provide the safest way to be sure your system. Check to transport your system includes the parts shown in the carton. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation...
Owner's guide
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...Aim both speakers straight ahead. Figure 2 Typical system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (R) speaker Control pod Acoustimass module Positioning the speakers Proper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is...) to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance, position each speaker at about an arm's length away from you are seated (Figure 2). For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to Figure 2, ...
...Aim both speakers straight ahead. Figure 2 Typical system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (R) speaker Control pod Acoustimass module Positioning the speakers Proper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is...) to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance, position each speaker at about an arm's length away from you are seated (Figure 2). For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to Figure 2, ...
Owner's guide
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... that may block the ventilation openings at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system.
... that may block the ventilation openings at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system.
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...jack. 3. Plug the control pod cable into their respective jacks. The system turns on all other end into the L jack. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. Before you how to a USB jack... on your computer is running. • IMPORTANT: Close all electronic equipment. Right (R) speaker Left (L) speaker Acoustimass module rear panel Computer USB 1 3 4 2 Control pod Note: The Companion® 5 system does not have an AC power switch. Insert the red plug on the right...
...jack. 3. Plug the control pod cable into their respective jacks. The system turns on all other end into the L jack. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. Before you how to a USB jack... on your computer is running. • IMPORTANT: Close all electronic equipment. Right (R) speaker Left (L) speaker Acoustimass module rear panel Computer USB 1 3 4 2 Control pod Note: The Companion® 5 system does not have an AC power switch. Insert the red plug on the right...
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Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device...
Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device...
Owner's guide
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If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
Owner's guide
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...(Figure 12). 5. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. ...drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1.
...(Figure 12). 5. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. ...drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1.
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... indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is identified by an internal protection feature if you disable any audio effects settings and close any additional audio effects. Start playing ... the source (your computer or a device connected to adjust both the USB connection from your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on your computer. • Make sure the settings in your software application ...
... indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is identified by an internal protection feature if you disable any audio effects settings and close any additional audio effects. Start playing ... the source (your computer or a device connected to adjust both the USB connection from your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on your computer. • Make sure the settings in your software application ...
Owner's guide
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Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07
Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07
Owner's guide
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... from your preferred levels. 18 You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers. • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the audio...jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Fran...
... from your preferred levels. 18 You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers. • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the audio...jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Fran...
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... Make sure connections are secure (See "Making system connections" on page 10). • Check your product at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. Failure to Bose or register your speaker cords for damage that may have plugged into a USB device can perform faster 2.0 port. Insert the the message, "A ... might not work properly." the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB hub that you connect it . Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is covered by • You may encounter. See the address sheet included in ...
... Make sure connections are secure (See "Making system connections" on page 10). • Check your product at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. Failure to Bose or register your speaker cords for damage that may have plugged into a USB device can perform faster 2.0 port. Insert the the message, "A ... might not work properly." the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB hub that you connect it . Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is covered by • You may encounter. See the address sheet included in ...
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...Bass Compensation control on the Acoustimass® module is • Increase the volume on your computer or other sound source. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is fully inserted into a my computer. Refer to your computer through a USB and abnormal sounds on... included with the system. Make sure all connections between the satellite speakers, control pod, sound source and the Acoustimass module. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Customer service For additional help in the sound...
...Bass Compensation control on the Acoustimass® module is • Increase the volume on your computer or other sound source. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is fully inserted into a my computer. Refer to your computer through a USB and abnormal sounds on... included with the system. Make sure all connections between the satellite speakers, control pod, sound source and the Acoustimass module. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Customer service For additional help in the sound...