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We encourage you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Just log on for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. owners.bose.com/companion5 This website allows you . Thank you for you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner.
We encourage you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Just log on for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. owners.bose.com/companion5 This website allows you . Thank you for you to get the most from Bose. Welcome, new owner.
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...exclamation point within the system enclosure that may cause hearing damage. Unauthorized alterations may be found on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is intended to alert the user to the presence of...guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, as vases, shall not be used indoors. ...
...exclamation point within the system enclosure that may cause hearing damage. Unauthorized alterations may be found on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. Notes: • Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is intended to alert the user to the presence of...guide Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner's guide. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle, as vases, shall not be used indoors. ...
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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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... you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect... from your computer. • A control pod that allows you for more information. 6 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 your computer.
... you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable to connect... from your computer. • A control pod that allows you for more information. 6 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 your computer.
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... all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your product registration card. Check 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... be sure your system includes the parts shown in the carton. If any part of the Acoustimass module. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To...
... all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your product registration card. Check 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... be sure your system includes the parts shown in the carton. If any part of the Acoustimass module. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The appropriate power cord for Acoustimass module WARNING: To...
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... from any adjacent surface. 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) or R (right) to choose locations and positions for...
... from any adjacent surface. 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) or R (right) to choose locations and positions for...
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CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the speaker system. The magnetic field produced by this module can erase magnetic media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from heat ...
CAUTION: Do not place computer monitors, floppy disks, hard drives, or other magnetic media within 6 inches (15 cm) of the speaker system. The magnetic field produced by this module can erase magnetic media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from heat ...
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... L jack. IMPORTANT: For optimum performance, connect the USB cable directly to "Windows® Vista audio setup" on page 13. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 16. For Windows® XP computers, go to "Windows® XP audio setup... marks on the rear panel of the USB cable (supplied) into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. 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 all electronic equipment. Plug ...
... L jack. IMPORTANT: For optimum performance, connect the USB cable directly to "Windows® Vista audio setup" on page 13. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on page 16. For Windows® XP computers, go to "Windows® XP audio setup... marks on the rear panel of the USB cable (supplied) into an AC (mains) outlet. 4. 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 all electronic equipment. Plug ...
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... USB device. 4. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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 the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to... use. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced...
... USB device. 4. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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 the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to... use. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced...
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Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
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... control panel 3. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. SYSTEM SETUP English Españ...
... control panel 3. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. SYSTEM SETUP English Españ...
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... ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is automatically selected when you disable any audio effects settings and close any additional audio effects. Set the... center of a connected audio source are correct for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to adjust both the USB connection from your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. The system returns to decrease it again to minimum. 2. Slowly increase...
... ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is automatically selected when you disable any audio effects settings and close any additional audio effects. Set the... center of a connected audio source are correct for several minutes, the system mutes the speakers and switches to adjust both the USB connection from your PC or a connected source) and the Companion 5 system: 1. The system returns to decrease it again to minimum. 2. Slowly increase...
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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. 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
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... (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device 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. Note: When listening to a connected audio device, alerts and... input jack on the control pod. 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 sound from the audio device.
... (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the connected device 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. Note: When listening to a connected audio device, alerts and... input jack on the control pod. 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 sound from the audio device.
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...hardware installation process. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. You may use any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. Please fill out the information section on page 10). • ... to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. Setup was interrupted by • You may encounter. Make sure mute is set at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. USB cable and start again. tem sounds distorted. • Disable the effects in and the volume control on the control pod...
...hardware installation process. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. You may use any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them carefully. Please fill out the information section on page 10). • ... to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. Setup was interrupted by • You may encounter. Make sure mute is set at http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. USB cable and start again. tem sounds distorted. • Disable the effects in and the volume control on the control pod...
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...174; X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on your computer monitor. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Refer to your sound source. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français... if the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... USB jack on your computer or other sound source. not loud enough. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the ...
...174; X 10.4.6 or later • A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on your computer monitor. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Refer to your sound source. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Français... if the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... USB jack on your computer or other sound source. not loud enough. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the ...