Owner's guide
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...; 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® XP audio setup 11 Windows® Vista audio setup 13 Mac OS® X audio setup 15 OPERATION 16 System modes 16 Controlling the...
...; 5 multimedia speaker system 6 Setup help 6 SYSTEM SETUP 7 Unpacking 7 For your records 7 Placing your Companion® 5 system 8 Positioning the speakers 8 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 9 Making system connections 10 Windows® XP audio setup 11 Windows® Vista audio setup 13 Mac OS® X audio setup 15 OPERATION 16 System modes 16 Controlling the...
Owner's guide
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...; XP computers, go to "Windows® XP audio setup" on all cable plugs are fully inserted into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. Note: Make sure all electronic equipment. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. Plug the other end into their respective...system. The system turns on page 13. For Windows® Vista computers, go to fit correctly into the To Computer jack on page 15. 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 ...
...; XP computers, go to "Windows® XP audio setup" on all cable plugs are fully inserted into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. Note: Make sure all electronic equipment. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 11. Plug the other end into their respective...system. The system turns on page 13. For Windows® Vista computers, go to fit correctly into the To Computer jack on page 15. 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 ...
Owner's guide
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...30 seconds). Figure 4 "Found New Hardware" typical message sequence Start End 11 SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® XP audio setup IMPORTANT! After plugging in your computer. If any cables during this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your... audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled in the USB cable, wait...
...30 seconds). Figure 4 "Found New Hardware" typical message sequence Start End 11 SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® XP audio setup IMPORTANT! After plugging in your computer. If any cables during this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your... audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled in the USB cable, wait...
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...Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure 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 the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to...
...Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure 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 the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to...
Owner's guide
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... installation to finish. Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® Vista audio setup IMPORTANT! • Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your audio setup...
... installation to finish. Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® Vista audio setup IMPORTANT! • Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your audio setup...
Owner's guide
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... computer and plug it . The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. You may encounter. Failure to it in again. • Make sure connections are...them carefully. Troubleshooting This table provides guidelines for contact information. if you may use an ammonia-free window cleaner to maintain the finish. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions ...the speakers. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB hub that may have removed the USB cable during ...
... computer and plug it . The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. You may encounter. Failure to it in again. • Make sure connections are...them carefully. Troubleshooting This table provides guidelines for contact information. if you may use an ammonia-free window cleaner to maintain the finish. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions ...the speakers. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into a USB hub that may have removed the USB cable during ...
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... finish Computer system recommendation • 1 GHz, minimum, Pentium processor or equivalent • 256 MB RAM, minimum • USB 2.0 • Microsoft Windows® XP or later, or Mac OS® X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on hub. not loud enough... fully counterclockwise. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in the original sound source. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on the speaker in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Scratch...
... finish Computer system recommendation • 1 GHz, minimum, Pentium processor or equivalent • 256 MB RAM, minimum • USB 2.0 • Microsoft Windows® XP or later, or Mac OS® X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on hub. not loud enough... fully counterclockwise. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in the original sound source. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on the speaker in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Scratch...