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... operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for extended periods. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Bose Corporation. Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the...outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of their respective owner's. 2 !! It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Liquids can be found on the system, is...
... operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for extended periods. Unauthorized alterations may cause hearing damage. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Bose Corporation. Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the...outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of their respective owner's. 2 !! It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Liquids can be found on the system, is...
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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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... 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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer... 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...
... 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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other entertainment sources from your computer... 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...
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...all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your product registration card. The serial number is included. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid ... guide. 5 !! Rubber feet for your region is located on your system. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents...
...all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your product registration card. The serial number is included. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To avoid ... guide. 5 !! Rubber feet for your region is located on your system. Check to the address sheet included in Figure 1. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents...
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... For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your computer... 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® ...
... For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your computer... 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® ...
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... from overheating. • Place the module at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system.
... from overheating. • Place the module at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system.
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.... IMPORTANT: For optimum performance, connect the USB cable directly to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 8 !! Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on and the operating system is on all other software applications. SYSTEM SETUP Franç...the rear panel of the power cord into the AC Input jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. 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...
.... IMPORTANT: For optimum performance, connect the USB cable directly to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 8 !! Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on and the operating system is on all other software applications. SYSTEM SETUP Franç...the rear panel of the power cord into the AC Input jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. 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...
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...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). 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Connected USB device Setting for the... Companion 5 system 10 !! In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Click Apply and then OK. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is ...
...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). 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Connected USB device Setting for the... Companion 5 system 10 !! In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Click Apply and then OK. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is ...
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Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready 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 use. panel (Figure 8). 7. 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 open the speaker selection control !
Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready 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 use. panel (Figure 8). 7. 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 open the speaker selection control !
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... indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is in your computer and the input signal of time. 13 01"# Touch the top center of the source (your computer or a device connected...the volume The volume control ring on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are inactive for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to switch between the Muted and Active mode, except when headphones are silenced. Set the source volume near maximum. 3. Start...
... indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is in your computer and the input signal of time. 13 01"# Touch the top center of the source (your computer or a device connected...the volume The volume control ring on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are inactive for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to switch between the Muted and Active mode, except when headphones are silenced. Set the source volume near maximum. 3. Start...
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compensation control (Figure 10) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 10 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • ! 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"# Use the bass !
compensation control (Figure 10) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 10 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • ! 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"# Use the bass !
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... device into the 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 11). • Plugging 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...the volume on the audio device and use the volume control ring on the control pod. Note: When listening to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES English Españ...
... device into the 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 11). • Plugging 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...the volume on the audio device and use the volume control ring on the control pod. Note: When listening to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES English Españ...
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...the volume is Green). • Disconnect headphones. • Restart your speaker cords for contact information. For a list of available ports, click here." The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français Español English... (See "Making system connections" on the device is turned up. • Make sure the speaker system is in the application and that has a USB 1.0 device connected to Bose or register your limited warranty rights. No sound from your computer and plug it is covered by...
...the volume is Green). • Disconnect headphones. • Restart your speaker cords for contact information. For a list of available ports, click here." The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français Español English... (See "Making system connections" on the device is turned up. • Make sure the speaker system is in the application and that has a USB 1.0 device connected to Bose or register your limited warranty rights. No sound from your computer and plug it is covered by...
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...; Check balance levels on the correct sides of your sound source. Customer service For additional help in the original sound source. Satellite speakers .......... USB jack on hub. International 220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)! not loud ...174; X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on the Acoustimass® module is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE English Español Français CARE AND MAINTENANCE Problem What to do I'm hearing clicks, ...
...; Check balance levels on the correct sides of your sound source. Customer service For additional help in the original sound source. Satellite speakers .......... USB jack on hub. International 220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)! not loud ...174; X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on the Acoustimass® module is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE English Español Français CARE AND MAINTENANCE Problem What to do I'm hearing clicks, ...