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Thank you for you. Just log on for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. This website allows you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner. owners.bose.com/companion5
Thank you for you. Just log on for a simple way to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your new Companion system. We encourage you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion 5 system. This website allows you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner. owners.bose.com/companion5
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...when using headphones, especially for extended periods. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be placed on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. CAUTION: Make no modifications to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108...alert the user to the presence of electrical shock. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Insert fully. The complete Declaration of the system. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the AC (mains) receptacle. All other trademarks referenced herein are...
...when using headphones, especially for extended periods. The exclamation point within the system enclosure that may be placed on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. CAUTION: Make no modifications to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108...alert the user to the presence of electrical shock. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Insert fully. The complete Declaration of the system. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the AC (mains) receptacle. All other trademarks referenced herein are...
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... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 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® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
... 5 OPERATION 13 CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 INTRODUCTION 6 Your Companion® 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® ...18 Connecting headphones 18 Connecting an audio device 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning your speaker system 19 Limited warranty 19 Troubleshooting 19 Customer service 20 Product specifications 20 Computer system recommendation 20 5
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... connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you 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 entertainment sources...
... connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you 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 entertainment sources...
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...7 Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of the Acoustimass module. Rubber feet for your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. The serial number is located on ...and a copy of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Check to use it. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for ...
...7 Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of the Acoustimass module. Rubber feet for your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. The serial number is located on ...and a copy of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be sure your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Check to use it. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for ...
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Figure 2 Typical system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (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 and right of ... least six inches away from where you , and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart. • Aim both speakers straight ahead. For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left ) or R (right) to Figure 2, which...
Figure 2 Typical system setup Left (L) speaker 24 in (61 cm) maximum Right (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 and right of ... least six inches away from where you , and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart. • Aim both speakers straight ahead. For example, if your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left ) or R (right) to Figure 2, which...
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... down. • DO NOT put any objects or equipment behind it or beside it that may block the ventilation openings at the rear of the speaker system. CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the module. • DO NOT...
... down. • DO NOT put any objects or equipment behind it or beside it that may block the ventilation openings at the rear of the speaker system. CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the module. • DO NOT...
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...and Figure 3 tell you plug in the power cord. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into the AC Input jack on your computer. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on your computer is running. • IMPORTANT: Close ...For Mac OS® X computers, go to surges and may 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. Figure 3 Connection overview 1. Before you start: ...
...and Figure 3 tell you plug in the power cord. Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into the AC Input jack on your computer. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on your computer is running. • IMPORTANT: Close ...For Mac OS® X computers, go to surges and may 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. Figure 3 Connection overview 1. Before you start: ...
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Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 Click Apply and then OK. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Français Español ...Advanced Audio Properties 2. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again ...
Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button to check the settings. 12 Click Apply and then OK. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Français Español ...Advanced Audio Properties 2. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again ...
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If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. 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. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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. 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. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
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... 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. In the Applications folder on your ... visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ...
... 12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. In the Applications folder on your ... visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ...
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... Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for 5.1 surround sound. Make sure you need to the input jack. Each system mode is automatically selected... application are three system modes. When both the volume level of the control pod to unmute (indicator glows Green). Set the Companion 5 system volume to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active again. Start playing music. 4. OPERATION OPERATION System modes...
... Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for 5.1 surround sound. Make sure you need to the input jack. Each system mode is automatically selected... application are three system modes. When both the volume level of the control pod to unmute (indicator glows Green). Set the Companion 5 system volume to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active again. Start playing music. 4. OPERATION OPERATION System modes...
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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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...sounds from your preferred levels. 18 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 audio ...jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Fran...
...sounds from your preferred levels. 18 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 audio ...jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Fran...
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...a list of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use a soft cloth. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at a reasonable level. USB cable and start again. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system ... secure (See "Making system connections" on page 10). • Check your speaker cords for contact information. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/register. CARE AND MAINTENANCE English Español Français CARE AND...
...a list of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use a soft cloth. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at a reasonable level. USB cable and start again. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system ... secure (See "Making system connections" on page 10). • Check your speaker cords for contact information. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/register. CARE AND MAINTENANCE English Español Français CARE AND...
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... the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is • Increase the volume on the correct sides of your computer. Refer to the address sheet...; To determine if the problem is in question is fully inserted into a my computer. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on your sound source. CARE ...
... the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is • Increase the volume on the correct sides of your computer. Refer to the address sheet...; To determine if the problem is in question is fully inserted into a my computer. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. One satellite speaker does not play or sounds distorted. • Check all plugs are on your sound source. CARE ...