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Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Click Apply and then OK. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later... again to use. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to open...
Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Click Apply and then OK. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later... again to use. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to open...
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Wait two minutes before proceeding to display the installa9tion status (Figure 7). Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 Wait for the installation to finish. Figure 6 Device driver installation message Figure 7 Device driver installation status • If any ... page 19. • If you do not see this setup procedure. • For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® Vista audio setup IMPORTANT! • Do not unplug...
Wait two minutes before proceeding to display the installa9tion status (Figure 7). Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 Wait for the installation to finish. Figure 6 Device driver installation message Figure 7 Device driver installation status • If any ... page 19. • If you do not see this setup procedure. • For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® Vista audio setup IMPORTANT! • Do not unplug...
Owner's guide
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Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. 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. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. 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
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... setup IMPORTANT! In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5.... In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Do not unplug ...
... setup IMPORTANT! In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5.... In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Do not unplug ...
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...) Volume control ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to minimum. 2. To set the volume level To properly set the volume level, you play music at its best... of the volume control ring sets the volume level. • Standby (Red): The system is the master volume control for 5.1 surround sound. Rotate the ring clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to adjust both the USB connection from your computer and the input signal of ...
...) Volume control ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to minimum. 2. To set the volume level To properly set the volume level, you play music at its best... of the volume control ring sets the volume level. • Standby (Red): The system is the master volume control for 5.1 surround sound. Rotate the ring clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to adjust both the USB connection from your computer and the input signal of ...
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Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07 Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module.
Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to adjust the sound. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07 Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module.
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... stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the audio device. You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers.... • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING...
... stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the audio device. You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers.... • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear both sources at your computer are mixed with the sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING...
Owner's guide
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... or visit the Internet site at http://owners.bose.com/register. USB cable and start again. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. 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, ... Your new hardware might not work properly." if you are provided on the control pod clockwise. • If you connect it . tem sounds distorted. • Disable the effects in the carton for damage that may encounter. See the address sheet included in any solvents, chemicals, or...
... or visit the Internet site at http://owners.bose.com/register. USB cable and start again. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. 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, ... Your new hardware might not work properly." if you are provided on the control pod clockwise. • If you connect it . tem sounds distorted. • Disable the effects in the carton for damage that may encounter. See the address sheet included in any solvents, chemicals, or...
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...hub. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are ... module is in the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod... help in the original sound source. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly..., the problem is in the Acoustimass module. • Check balance levels on your sound... a USB and abnormal sounds on your computer or other sound source. Sound from the hub and plug...
...hub. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are ... module is in the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod... help in the original sound source. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly..., the problem is in the Acoustimass module. • Check balance levels on your sound... a USB and abnormal sounds on your computer or other sound source. Sound from the hub and plug...
