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We encourage you to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. owners.bose.com/companion5 Welcome, new owner. Thank you . This website allows you to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. Visit the site to get the most from Bose. A site just for you for a simple way to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products.
We encourage you to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. owners.bose.com/companion5 Welcome, new owner. Thank you . This website allows you to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. Visit the site to get the most from Bose. A site just for you for a simple way to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products.
Owner's guide
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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® ...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® ...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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... for more information. 6 Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism. 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...
... for more information. 6 Using TrueSpace® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism. 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...
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... and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. 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...
... and positions for the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. 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...
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... open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio...
... open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to use. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the connected USB device. 4. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio...
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Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9).
Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9).
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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 Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français...
..., 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 Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français...
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...ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for any effects applications running on the control pod (Figure 13) is designed to perform at full volume...top center of the mode indicator on the control pod (Figure 13): • Muted (Amber): The system speakers are three system modes. Set the Companion 5 system volume to unmute (indicator glows Green). OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 System controls and mode indicator ...
...ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is the master volume control for any effects applications running on the control pod (Figure 13) is designed to perform at full volume...top center of the mode indicator on the control pod (Figure 13): • Muted (Amber): The system speakers are three system modes. Set the Companion 5 system volume to unmute (indicator glows Green). OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 System controls and mode indicator ...