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A site just for you to get the most from Bose. This website allows you for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Welcome, new owner. owners.bose.com/companion5 Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you . Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products.
A site just for you to get the most from Bose. This website allows you for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Welcome, new owner. owners.bose.com/companion5 Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you . Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products.
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...operate your speaker system properly. Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is neither designed nor tested for extended periods. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of electrical shock. The lightning flash with liquids, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain.... • This product must be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used as vases, shall not be placed on www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. As with any electronic products, use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2007...
...operate your speaker system properly. Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is neither designed nor tested for extended periods. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of electrical shock. The lightning flash with liquids, such as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain.... • This product must be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used as vases, shall not be placed on www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. As with any electronic products, use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2007...
Owner's guide
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... stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect the system 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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other...
... stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect the system 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 enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies, games, and other...
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... For your records Now is included. The serial number is located on your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your region is a good time to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power ... use it. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to record the serial number of your product registration card. Notify Bose or your system. Rubber feet for your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 7 Serial number Purchase date We suggest ...
... For your records Now is included. The serial number is located on your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your region is a good time to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power ... use it. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to record the serial number of your product registration card. Notify Bose or your system. Rubber feet for your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 7 Serial number Purchase date We suggest ...
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...system is running. • IMPORTANT: Close all other software applications. Plug the other end into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into a USB jack on the Acoustimass module. Plug ...be purchased at electronics stores. 10 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 page 15. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the vast ...
...system is running. • IMPORTANT: Close all other software applications. Plug the other end into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into a USB jack on the Acoustimass module. Plug ...be purchased at electronics stores. 10 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 page 15. Voltage variations and spikes can eliminate the vast ...
Owner's guide
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Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices ... perform this procedure again to use. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). In the Speaker setup drop list, select ...
Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices ... perform this procedure again to use. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). In the Speaker setup drop list, select ...
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If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio.
If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio.
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... Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences ... Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT! Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15
... Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences ... Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT! Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15
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Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is not set at http://owners.bose.com/register. Your new hardware might not work properly." Make sure mute is covered by • You may have plugged into a USB hub that you ... that the volume is Green). • Disconnect headphones. • Restart your digital audio application. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners...
Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is not set at http://owners.bose.com/register. Your new hardware might not work properly." Make sure mute is covered by • You may have plugged into a USB hub that you ... that the volume is Green). • Disconnect headphones. • Restart your digital audio application. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners...
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... computer. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on your computer monitor. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the original sound source. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Painted ... your computer or other sound source. not loud enough. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français Español English Problem What to do I'm hearing clicks...
... computer. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on your computer monitor. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the original sound source. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Painted ... your computer or other sound source. not loud enough. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français Español English Problem What to do I'm hearing clicks...
