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owners.bose.com/companion5 Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. A site just for you to get the most from Bose. We encourage you for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. This website allows you . Welcome, new owner.
owners.bose.com/companion5 Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. A site just for you to get the most from Bose. We encourage you for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. Just log on for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Visit the site to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. This website allows you . Welcome, new owner.
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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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.... Setup help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. • A control pod that allows you need additional 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...
.... Setup help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer. • A control pod that allows you need additional 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...
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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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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 Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again ...Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Click Apply and then OK. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker...
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 Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again ...Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Advanced Audio Properties. 5. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Click Apply and then OK. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker...
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If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. 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.
If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. 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.
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...Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT! In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Select Bose... Setup control panel 3. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure.
...Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT! In the Applications folder on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Select Bose... Setup control panel 3. For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure.
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...touch-sensitive) Volume control 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 5.1 surround sound. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on the... Companion 5 system control pod until they are three system modes. This mode is identified by an internal protection feature if you ...
...touch-sensitive) Volume control 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 5.1 surround sound. Controlling the volume The volume control ring on the... Companion 5 system control pod until they are three system modes. This mode is identified by an internal protection feature if you ...