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...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 from your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable... to connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you to your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank...
...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 from your computer. Your system includes: • Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass® module. • A USB cable... to connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you to your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank...
Owner's guide
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...Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your sales receipt and a copy of the Acoustimass module. If any part of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your product registration card. ...The serial number is included. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of children. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable ...
...Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your sales receipt and a copy of the Acoustimass module. If any part of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of your product registration card. ...The serial number is included. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of children. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable ...
Owner's guide
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... from heat sources such as radiators, baseboards, or quartz heaters. • Make sure the power cord can reach an AC (mains) outlet and the USB cable can erase magnetic media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen...
... from heat sources such as radiators, baseboards, or quartz heaters. • Make sure the power cord can reach an AC (mains) outlet and the USB cable can erase magnetic media and interfere with your computer system. • Keep the module away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen...
Owner's guide
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...To Computer jack on the Acoustimass module. 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. Plug the other end into their respective jacks. The R and L marks on the plugs ...must face up for each plug to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 10 Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into a USB jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Plug...
...To Computer jack on the Acoustimass module. 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. Plug the other end into their respective jacks. The R and L marks on the plugs ...must face up for each plug to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 10 Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all cable plugs are fully inserted into a USB jack on your computer rather than connecting through a USB hub. 5. Plug...
Owner's guide
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After plugging in your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. If any cables during this setup procedure. Wait two minutes before proceeding to "Troubleshooting" on page 19. Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this takes ...about 30 seconds). Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled in the USB cable, wait for a series of "Found New Hardware" messages to appear on your computer screen (Figure 4) (this setup process, refer to the next step. For additional...
After plugging in your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. If any cables during this setup procedure. Wait two minutes before proceeding to "Troubleshooting" on page 19. Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this takes ...about 30 seconds). Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled in the USB cable, wait for a series of "Found New Hardware" messages to appear on your computer screen (Figure 4) (this setup process, refer to the next step. For additional...
Owner's guide
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... your computer screen (Figure 6). Figure 6 Device driver installation message Figure 7 Device driver installation status • If any cables during this messages, the capability to appear on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 Wait for the device driver...
... your computer screen (Figure 6). Figure 6 Device driver installation message Figure 7 Device driver installation status • If any cables during this messages, the capability to appear on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Open the control panel and click Hardware and Sound (Figure 8). 13 Wait for the device driver...
Owner's guide
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..., open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. 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 Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select... Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Do not unplug any cables during this ...
..., open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. 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 Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select... Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Do not unplug any cables during this ...
Owner's guide
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... Mode switch Headphones output jack Audio input jack Connecting an audio device To connect an audio device such as a CD/MP3 player, plug the audio cable from the device into the 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the...
... Mode switch Headphones output jack Audio input jack Connecting an audio device To connect an audio device such as a CD/MP3 player, plug the audio cable from the device into the 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 15). • Plugging in your computer and the...
Owner's guide
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... audio device, make sure it to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. if you may be causing an open or short circuit. • Turn the volume ring on.../Companion5. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. You may have removed the USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at the sound source and increase the volume on the card and mail it ...
... audio device, make sure it to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. the message, "This USB Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any sprays near the speakers. if you may be causing an open or short circuit. • Turn the volume ring on.../Companion5. lem occurred during the hardware installation process. You may have removed the USB cable during hardware installation. • Try a different USB jack. For additional help, contact Bose directly or visit the Internet site at the sound source and increase the volume on the card and mail it ...
Owner's guide
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... it into its jack on the Acoustimass module. • To determine if the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Product specifications Power rating Dimensions Weight Finish USA/Canada 120VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W International 220VAC-240VAC... (8.3 kg) Control pod 0.46 lb (0.21 kg) Acoustimass module ..... Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Check the L and R markings on the speaker cord behind each speaker. • Make...
... it into its jack on the Acoustimass module. • To determine if the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Product specifications Power rating Dimensions Weight Finish USA/Canada 120VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W International 220VAC-240VAC... (8.3 kg) Control pod 0.46 lb (0.21 kg) Acoustimass module ..... Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl Satellite speakers .......... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is not turned fully counterclockwise. Check the L and R markings on the speaker cord behind each speaker. • Make...