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Owner's guide - Page 2

... : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Just log on for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. owners.bose.com/companion5 We encourage you . Welcome, new owner. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. •...

Owner's guide - Page 3

...outdoors, in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the system enclosure that may compromise... an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of the system. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of electrical shock. English Español Franç...

Owner's guide - Page 5

...ñol Français CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SYSTEM SETUP 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...

Owner's guide - Page 6

... computer. Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism. 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...

Owner's guide - Page 7

... information, refer to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your ... children. Notify Bose or your region is included. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable ...included in Figure 1. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack ...

Owner's guide - Page 8

... six inches away from any adjacent surface. 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 marked L (left) or R (right) to Figure 2, which shows...

Owner's guide - Page 9

...interfering with the monitor. 9 Adequate ventilation is designed to be the unseen part of the speaker system. The magnetic field produced by this module can reach the USB connection on its .... • DO NOT lay the module on your computer. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary ...

Owner's guide - Page 10

... to "Mac OS® X audio setup" on the Acoustimass module. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into the To Computer jack 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...

Owner's guide - Page 11

... http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. If any cables during this setup process, refer to appear on page 19. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® XP audio setup IMPORTANT! Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this setup procedure. Figure 4 "Found New Hardware" typical message sequence Start...

Owner's guide - Page 12

... XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. 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. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced...

Owner's guide - Page 13

... the installation to display the installa9tion status (Figure 7). Wait two minutes before proceeding to appear on page 19. • If you do not see this setup procedure. • For additional help with your computer screen (Figure 6). Figure 6 Device driver installation message Figure 7 Device driver installation status • If any cables during...

Owner's guide - Page 14

SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) ... to use. 14 If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio.

Owner's guide - Page 15

....com/Companion5. 1. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Open the Audio MIDI...

Owner's guide - Page 16

... level, you play music at its best without any effects applications running on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are inactive for 5.1 surround sound. This mode ...• Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is identified by an internal protection feature if you need to switch between the Muted...

Owner's guide - Page 17

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 ...

Owner's guide - Page 18

... the connected device to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control ... 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 sound from the audio ...

Owner's guide - Page 19

...the volume ring on the card and mail it to do Setup was interrupted by a limited transferable warranty. Insert the the...message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB hub that may encounter. You may... from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any solvents, ...

Owner's guide - Page 20

... levels on your computer through a USB and abnormal sounds on the correct sides of your computer or other sound source. not loud enough. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the original sound source. Customer service For additional help in the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect...