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Question posted by Tefre on December 11th, 2013

Bose Companion 5 Control Pod Does Not Work

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Owner's guide - Page 2

.../companion5 Just log on for you for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. A site just for a simple way to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Welcome, new owner. Visit the site to get the most...

Owner's guide - Page 3

... alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the line cord plug ... product to the wide slot of this work may be found on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. Liquids can be reproduced, modified,...will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Please save this guide for extended periods....

Owner's guide - Page 4

... frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation. on a different circuit than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that generate... electrical noise If applicable, this is damaged; as described in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the ...

Owner's guide - Page 5

... 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® XP audio setup 11 Windows® Vista audio setup 13 Mac OS® X audio setup 15 OPERATION 16 System modes 16 Controlling the volume 16 Adjusting the bass 17...

Owner's guide - Page 6

... cable to connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank you for more information. 6 Using TrueSpace®...

Owner's guide - Page 7

... information, refer to transport your system. Rubber feet for your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To...

Owner's guide - Page 8

... outside edge of your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance, position each speaker at about an arm's length away from where you are seated (Figure 2). Figure 2 Typical system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (R) speaker Control pod Acoustimass module Positioning the...

Owner's guide - Page 9

... the computer and computer monitor to prevent the module from interfering with the monitor. 9 Adequate ventilation is designed to be the unseen part of the speaker system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent...

Owner's guide - Page 10

...mode when you plug in any system. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on the left (L) speaker cable into the To Computer jack on the ...Mac OS® X audio setup" on page 15. 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. Plug ...

Owner's guide - Page 11

... before proceeding to appear on page 19. If any cables during this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Figure 4 "Found New Hardware" typical message sequence Start End 11 After plugging in your computer. Note: If you do not see these messages...

Owner's guide - Page 12

... Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under Speaker ...settings, click the Advanced button to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Click Apply and then OK. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose...

Owner's guide - Page 13

... your computer. Wait for the device driver installation message to display it may be disabled in your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 Plug in the bubble to the next step. 2. Wait two minutes before proceeding to display...

Owner's guide - Page 14

Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green...

Owner's guide - Page 15

... Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the System Preferences, open the...

Owner's guide - Page 16

... sound source from your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. Slowly increase the volume on the control pod (Figure 13): • Muted (Amber): The system speakers are inactive for any audio coming from the computer or any effects applications running on the control pod (Figure 13) is identified by an internal protection feature if...

Owner's guide - Page 17

... 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.

Owner's guide - Page 18

...are mixed with the sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. Figure 15 Control pod connectors Mode switch Headphones output jack Audio...level, turn up the volume on the audio device and use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Français Español ...

Owner's guide - Page 19

...- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE English Español Français CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning your speaker system • To clean the surface of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any sprays near the speakers. You may encounter. Do not use any audio application...

Owner's guide - Page 20

... Make sure all connections between the satellite speakers, control pod, sound source and the Acoustimass module. not loud enough. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is &#...into its jack on hub. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Product specifications Power...

Owner's guide - Page 21