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... filled with liquids, such as lighted candles, should be exposed to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for future reference. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the AC (mains) receptacle. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to... user to the presence of sufficient magnitude to loud music may be found on the apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of Bose Corporation. Liquids can be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used indoors. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may compromise ...
... filled with liquids, such as lighted candles, should be exposed to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for future reference. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the AC (mains) receptacle. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to... user to the presence of sufficient magnitude to loud music may be found on the apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of Bose Corporation. Liquids can be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used indoors. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may compromise ...
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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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... your computer. • A control pod that allows you for more information. 4 !! 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 your computer. Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal ... games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion! 5 multimedia speaker system Thank you to control system volume and connect headphones or portable audio players.
... your computer. • A control pod that allows you for more information. 4 !! 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 your computer. Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal ... games, and other entertainment sources from your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion! 5 multimedia speaker system Thank you to control system volume and connect headphones or portable audio players.
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...; dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Check to record the serial number of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear... of your product registration card. The serial number is located on your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 5 !! Notify Bose or your system. Rubber feet for your system....
...; dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Check to record the serial number of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear... of your product registration card. The serial number is located on your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 5 !! Notify Bose or your system. Rubber feet for your system....
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...each speaker the same distance from adjacent large objects or cabinet surfaces. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance, position each speaker at... 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 a typical system setup.
...each speaker the same distance from adjacent large objects or cabinet surfaces. Avoid placing the speakers inside cubby holes. 6 !! For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance, position each speaker at... 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 a typical system setup.
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...computers, go 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. See "System modes" on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. For Mac OS...The R and L marks on the plugs must face up for each plug to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 8 !! Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on the rear panel of the USB cable (supplied) into their respective jacks. Plug the control pod...
...computers, go 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. See "System modes" on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. For Mac OS...The R and L marks on the plugs must face up for each plug to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 8 !! Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on the rear panel of the USB cable (supplied) into their respective jacks. Plug the control pod...
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... speakers. 6. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. Click Apply and then OK. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your...
... speakers. 6. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. Click Apply and then OK. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your...
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Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! panel (Figure 8). 7. Close all control panels. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6. Click the Configure Speakers button to open the speaker selection control !
Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! panel (Figure 8). 7. Close all control panels. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel Français Español English 6. Click the Configure Speakers button to open the speaker selection control !
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... OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION System modes Figure 9 System controls and mode indicator There are removed. Set the Companion 5 system volume to Standby. Start playing music. 4. Note: The system output may be reduced by the color of a connected audio...control 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 disable any audio effects settings and close any audio coming from ...
... OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION System modes Figure 9 System controls and mode indicator There are removed. Set the Companion 5 system volume to Standby. Start playing music. 4. Note: The system output may be reduced by the color of a connected audio...control 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 disable any audio effects settings and close any audio coming from ...
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...; You may have removed the USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. http://owners.bose.com/register. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at the sound source and increase the volume on the control pod. Setup was ... the the message, "A prob- USB cable and start again. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. Troubleshooting This table provides guidelines for contact information. lem occurred during the hardware installation process....
...; You may have removed the USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. http://owners.bose.com/register. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at the sound source and increase the volume on the control pod. Setup was ... the the message, "A prob- USB cable and start again. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. Troubleshooting This table provides guidelines for contact information. lem occurred during the hardware installation process....
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...and the Acoustimass module. Refer to the control pod. International 220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is • Increase the volume on the correct sides of your computer 17 !! ...source to the address sheet included with the system. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl! Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the problem remains, then the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise....
...and the Acoustimass module. Refer to the control pod. International 220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is • Increase the volume on the correct sides of your computer 17 !! ...source to the address sheet included with the system. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl! Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the problem remains, then the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise....