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How Do I Keep The Control Pod Of Bose Companion 5 On Active (green) All The Time

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Owner's guide - Page 2

... encourage you for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. owners.bose.com/companion5 Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for...

Owner's guide - Page 3

... headphones, especially for future reference. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Liquids can be found...Español Français SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or ...

Owner's guide - Page 4

...that will not occur in a particular installation. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Bose Corporation. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the ...These limits are present. 6. Read these instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of time - Unplug this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...

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

...8226; A control pod that allows you for more information. 6 INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank you to control system volume and connect headphones or portable audio players. Setup help , please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for purchasing a Bose® Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system...

Owner's guide - Page 7

... good time to record the serial number of children. Check to transport your system includes the parts shown in the carton. For Bose contact ...speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep your sales receipt and a copy of your new Companion...

Owner's guide - Page 8

... inside cubby holes. 8 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 each speaker the same distance from where you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to deliver. • Place the left and right...

Owner's guide - Page 9

CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the speaker system. The magnetic field produced by this module can erase magnetic media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from heat ...

Owner's guide - Page 10

...up for each plug to "Windows® XP audio setup" on page 15. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on in Standby mode when you how to...the USB cable directly to make the system connections. 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....

Owner's guide - Page 11

... Hardware" typical message sequence Start End 11 If any cables during this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® XP audio setup IMPORTANT! Note: If you do not see...

Owner's guide - Page 12

... Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Click Apply and then OK. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio...

Owner's guide - Page 13

.... • If you do not see this setup procedure. • For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Click in the bubble to the next step. 2. Figure 8 Control panel 3. Plug in your computer. Wait two minutes before proceeding to display the installa9tion status (Figure 7). Open the...

Owner's guide - Page 14

Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. 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 Fran...

Owner's guide - Page 15

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 Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT! In...

Owner's guide - Page 16

... ring Mode 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 connect headphones to the control pod. • Active (Green): You hear the active sound source from your software application are three system modes. Each system...

Owner's guide - Page 17

...: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. 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 Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module.

Owner's guide - Page 18

...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..., plug the headphones cord into the 3.5-mm stereo input jack on the control pod. Figure 15 Control pod connectors Mode switch Headphones output jack Audio input jack Connecting an audio device ...

Owner's guide - Page 19

...control on the device is turned up. • Make sure the speaker system is set at the sound source and increase the volume on the control pod. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion.... • Do not allow liquids to Bose or register your system. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is Green). • Disconnect headphones. • Restart...

Owner's guide - Page 20

... sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. Sound from the hub and plug it into its jack on the Acoustimass® module is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. CARE AND MAINTENANCE...

Owner's guide - Page 21