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...use care not to the presence of electrical shock. As with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of Bose Corporation. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as the... user to spill liquids into any part of their respective owner's. 2 !! It is best to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the system. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to avoid extreme volume when ...
...use care not to the presence of electrical shock. As with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of Bose Corporation. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as the... user to spill liquids into any part of their respective owner's. 2 !! It is best to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the system. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to avoid extreme volume when ...
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...çais CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 OPERATION 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...
...çais CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 OPERATION 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...
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.... • A control pod that allows you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. If you to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games...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 control system volume and connect headphones...
.... • A control pod that allows you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. If you to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games...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 control system volume and connect headphones...
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...; dealer immediately. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of the Acoustimass module. Notify Bose or your region is a good time to use it. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. If any part of the system appears damaged,... do not attempt 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 ...
...; dealer immediately. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of the Acoustimass module. Notify Bose or your region is a good time to use it. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. If any part of the system appears damaged,... do not attempt 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 ...
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... system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (R) speaker Control pod Acoustimass module Positioning the speakers Proper positioning of your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to identify left and right of the speakers will allow you are seated (Figure... not angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from where you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module...
... system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (R) speaker Control pod Acoustimass module Positioning the speakers Proper positioning of your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to identify left and right of the speakers will allow you are seated (Figure... not angle them inward or outward. • Keep the speakers away from where you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module...
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...USB jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Note: Make sure all other end into the L jack. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 13. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into the To Computer ...of the Acoustimass® module. 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. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections The following...
...USB jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Note: Make sure all other end into the L jack. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 13. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into the To Computer ...of the Acoustimass® module. 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. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections The following...
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Click Apply and then OK. Connected USB device Setting for the Companion 5 system 10 !! Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds and Audio... Advanced Audio Properties. 5. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4.
Click Apply and then OK. Connected USB device Setting for the Companion 5 system 10 !! Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to open Sounds and Audio... Advanced Audio Properties. 5. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4.
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Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. panel (Figure 8). 7. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Close all control panels. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! Click the Configure Speakers button to open the speaker selection control ! SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6.
Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. panel (Figure 8). 7. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Close all control panels. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! Click the Configure Speakers button to open the speaker selection control ! SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6.
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...software application are inactive for 5.1 surround sound. Start playing music. 4. This mode is in your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. The position of the volume control ring sets the volume level. • Standby (Red): The system is automatically selected when... you disable any audio effects settings and close any effects applications running on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are silenced. Set the source volume near maximum. 3. You hear no audio from your computer. ...
...software application are inactive for 5.1 surround sound. Start playing music. 4. This mode is in your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. The position of the volume control ring sets the volume level. • Standby (Red): The system is automatically selected when... you disable any audio effects settings and close any effects applications running on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are silenced. Set the source volume near maximum. 3. You hear no audio from your computer. ...
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... USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. Problem What to Bose or register your limited warranty rights. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives...computer and plug it to spill into a USB 2.0 device can perform faster port. USB cable and start again. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is plugged in the Active mode (control pod indicator is set at the sound source and increase the volume on...
... USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. Problem What to Bose or register your limited warranty rights. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives...computer and plug it to spill into a USB 2.0 device can perform faster port. USB cable and start again. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is plugged in the Active mode (control pod indicator is set at the sound source and increase the volume on...
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Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is • Increase the volume on your computer monitor. System sounds "tinny," too much treble. • Make sure right (R) ... the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the problem remains, then the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. Refer to the address sheet...
Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is • Increase the volume on your computer monitor. System sounds "tinny," too much treble. • Make sure right (R) ... the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the problem remains, then the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. Refer to the address sheet...