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... failure and/or a fire hazard. No part of this work may be found on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of electrical shock. Français Español English... (mains) receptacle. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be used without prior written permission. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for use care not... otherwise used indoors. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly.
... failure and/or a fire hazard. No part of this work may be found on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of electrical shock. Français Español English... (mains) receptacle. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be used without prior written permission. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for use care not... otherwise used indoors. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly.
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... 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 4 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 4 Setup help 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 Unpacking 5 For your records 5 Placing your Companion® 5 system 6 Positioning the speakers 6 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 7 Making system connections 8 Windows® XP audio setup... headphones 15 Connecting an audio device 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 Cleaning your speaker system 16 Limited warranty 16 Troubleshooting 16 Customer service 17 Product specifications 17 Computer system recommendation 17 3 !!
... 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 4 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system 4 Setup help 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 Unpacking 5 For your records 5 Placing your Companion® 5 system 6 Positioning the speakers 6 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 7 Making system connections 8 Windows® XP audio setup... headphones 15 Connecting an audio device 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 Cleaning your speaker system 16 Limited warranty 16 Troubleshooting 16 Customer service 17 Product specifications 17 Computer system recommendation 17 3 !!
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...impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect the system to your computer. • A control... in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. 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 control ...
...impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect the system to your computer. • A control... in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. 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 control ...
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...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 children. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. If any part of the Acoustimass module. Notify Bose.... SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the...
...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 children. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. If any part of the Acoustimass module. Notify Bose.... SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Check to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the...
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...(right) to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. For example, if your computer desk includes a hutch, keep the outside edge of each speaker the same distance from you are seated (Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system ... angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from where you , and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart. • Aim both speakers straight ahead. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! The bead on each speaker cord is designed to deliver. • Place the...
...(right) to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. For example, if your computer desk includes a hutch, keep the outside edge of each speaker the same distance from you are seated (Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system ... angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from where you , and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart. • Aim both speakers straight ahead. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! The bead on each speaker cord is designed to deliver. • Place the...
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... each corner of the module. CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the speaker system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent...
... each corner of the module. CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the speaker system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent...
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...other software applications. The system turns on the rear panel of failures attributed to a USB jack on the Acoustimass module. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the ...Plug the other end into a USB jack on and the operating system 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...
...other software applications. The system turns on the rear panel of failures attributed to a USB jack on the Acoustimass module. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the ...Plug the other end into a USB jack on and the operating system 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...
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... Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Click Apply and then OK. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. Connected USB device Setting for the Companion 5 system 10 !! In the Speaker ...plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties...
... Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Click Apply and then OK. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. Connected USB device Setting for the Companion 5 system 10 !! In the Speaker ...plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties...
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Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Click the Configure Speakers button to check the settings. 12 !! Close all control panels. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open the speaker selection control ! panel (Figure 8). 7. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6.
Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Click the Configure Speakers button to check the settings. 12 !! Close all control panels. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open the speaker selection control ! panel (Figure 8). 7. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6.
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...Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to Standby. To set the volume level To properly set the volume level, you connect headphones to switch between the Muted and... play music at its best without any effects applications running on the control pod (Figure 9): • Muted (Amber): The system speakers are three system modes. Rotate the ring clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active...
...Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to Standby. To set the volume level To properly set the volume level, you connect headphones to switch between the Muted and... play music at its best without any effects applications running on the control pod (Figure 9): • Muted (Amber): The system speakers are three system modes. Rotate the ring clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active...
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to increase bass (+) • " to adjust the sound. OPERATION OPERATION Français Español English Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 14 01"# compensation control (Figure 10) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 10 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • ! Use the bass !
to increase bass (+) • " to adjust the sound. OPERATION OPERATION Français Español English Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 14 01"# compensation control (Figure 10) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 10 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • ! Use the bass !
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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 a connected audio device, alerts and sounds from your preferred levels. 15 !! Figure 11 Control pod connectors... (Figure 11). • Plugging in your computer and 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 pod. Note: When listening to hear sound from the ...
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 a connected audio device, alerts and sounds from your preferred levels. 15 !! Figure 11 Control pod connectors... (Figure 11). • Plugging in your computer and 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 pod. Note: When listening to hear sound from the ...
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...241;ol English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning your speaker system • To clean the surface of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. http://owners.bose.com/register. the message, "This USB ...Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. For a list of the limited warranty are secure...
...241;ol English CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning your speaker system • To clean the surface of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. http://owners.bose.com/register. the message, "This USB ...Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. For a list of the limited warranty are secure...
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... • This may be caused by connecting the speaker system to your computer monitor. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl! If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included... with the system. Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)! One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted...
... • This may be caused by connecting the speaker system to your computer monitor. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl! If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included... with the system. Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)! One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted...