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... to the wide slot of the system. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of their respective owner's. 2 !! Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the line cord plug to rain or moisture. Please save this work may compromise safety, regulatory compliance...device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be placed on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. The complete Declaration of Bose Corporation. Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to avoid...
... to the wide slot of the system. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of their respective owner's. 2 !! Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the line cord plug to rain or moisture. Please save this work may compromise safety, regulatory compliance...device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • This product must be placed on boats. ©2006 Bose Corporation. The complete Declaration of Bose Corporation. Français Español English SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this guide Please take the time to avoid...
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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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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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and ...other entertainment sources from your computer. If you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia ...
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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and ...other entertainment sources from your computer. If you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia ...
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...to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Check to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Left... with this owner's guide. 5 !! Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to be sure your region is included. Notify Bose or your system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your system. If...
...to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Check to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Left... with this owner's guide. 5 !! Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to be sure your region is included. Notify Bose or your system. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Carton contents Carefully unpack your system. If...
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... (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® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance...an arm's length away from you are seated (Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. Refer to choose ...
... (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® 5 multimedia speaker system is marked L (left) or R (right) to the left /right placement. • For optimum performance...an arm's length away from you are seated (Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to Figure 2, which shows a typical system setup. Refer to choose ...
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...the power cord. Figure 3 Connection overview 1. The R and L marks on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Making system ... insert the white plug on page 13. 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. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into its respective jack. 2. IMPORTANT: ...
...the power cord. Figure 3 Connection overview 1. The R and L marks on in Standby mode when you plug in any system. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Making system ... insert the white plug on page 13. 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. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into its respective jack. 2. IMPORTANT: ...
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...list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Click Apply and ...then OK. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English ...
...list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Click Apply and ...then OK. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English ...
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Close all control panels. panel (Figure 8). 7. Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. 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.
Close all control panels. panel (Figure 8). 7. Select Multichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to check the settings. 12 !! Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. 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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...• Standby (Red): The system is designed to adjust both the USB connection from the computer or any effects applications running on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are correct for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to the control pod. • ... connection becomes active again. Plugging in headphones always puts the system in Muted Mode until the sound reaches a comfortable level. Set the Companion 5 system volume to switch between the Muted and Active mode, except when headphones are inactive for 5.1 surround sound. Touch the top ...
...• Standby (Red): The system is designed to adjust both the USB connection from the computer or any effects applications running on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are correct for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to the control pod. • ... connection becomes active again. Plugging in headphones always puts the system in Muted Mode until the sound reaches a comfortable level. Set the Companion 5 system volume to switch between the Muted and Active mode, except when headphones are inactive for 5.1 surround sound. Touch the top ...
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... cable from the ! Details of your product at a reasonable level. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set at ! For a list of available ports, click here." The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the...grilles, vacuum them carefully. See the address sheet included in and the volume ! http://owners.bose.com/register. 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 ...
... cable from the ! Details of your product at a reasonable level. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set at ! For a list of available ports, click here." The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the...grilles, vacuum them carefully. See the address sheet included in and the volume ! http://owners.bose.com/register. 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 ...
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... ! (21.8 cm x 17.3 cm x 42.5 cm) Control pod 2.46"DIA x 1.12"H ! (6.3 cm x 2.9 cm) Satellite speaker 1.9 lb (0.85 kg)! Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is fully inserted into a my computer. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs... jacks on the module. • Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. USB jack on your computer through a ...
... ! (21.8 cm x 17.3 cm x 42.5 cm) Control pod 2.46"DIA x 1.12"H ! (6.3 cm x 2.9 cm) Satellite speaker 1.9 lb (0.85 kg)! Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is fully inserted into a my computer. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs... jacks on the module. • Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. USB jack on your computer through a ...