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owners.bose.com/companion5 We encourage you to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Welcome, new owner. 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. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Thank you . A site just for you for a simple way to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system.
owners.bose.com/companion5 We encourage you to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. Welcome, new owner. 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. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Thank you . A site just for you for a simple way to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system.
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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
Owner's guide
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... easily connects to your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank 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 control system volume and connect headphones or...
... easily connects to your computer. INTRODUCTION Français Español English INTRODUCTION Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system Thank 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 control system volume and connect headphones or...
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...(Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left and right of each speaker the same distance from you, and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart... the speakers Proper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your computer desk includes a hutch, keep the outside edge of your computer monitor at least six inches away from any adjacent surface. For example, if your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is...
...(Figure 2). SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to the left and right of each speaker the same distance from you, and no more than 24 inches (61 cm) apart... the speakers Proper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your computer desk includes a hutch, keep the outside edge of your computer monitor at least six inches away from any adjacent surface. For example, if your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is...
Owner's guide
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... 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio...
... 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. 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. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to use. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio...
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Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5.
Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Figure 10 Sound control panel 5.
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...Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the ...System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Do not unplug any cables during...
...Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the ...System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Do not unplug any cables during...
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...control ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to the input jack. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on the control pod (Figure 13) is in Muted Mode until... need to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active again. Make sure you connect headphones to Standby. Set the Companion 5 system volume to unmute (indicator glows Green). OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 System controls and mode indicator Franç...
...control ring Mode indicator • Amber = Muted mode • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is designed to the input jack. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on the control pod (Figure 13) is in Muted Mode until... need to the Muted mode when the USB connection becomes active again. Make sure you connect headphones to Standby. Set the Companion 5 system volume to unmute (indicator glows Green). OPERATION OPERATION System modes Figure 13 System controls and mode indicator Franç...