Owner's guide
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Welcome, new owner. We encourage you 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. Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Just log on for you to get the most from Bose. A site just for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. This website allows you . owners.bose.com/companion5
Welcome, new owner. We encourage you 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. Thank you to : • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn more about your new Companion 5 system. Just log on for you to get the most from Bose. A site just for a simple way to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. This website allows you . owners.bose.com/companion5
Owner's guide
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...periods. It is used as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation. WARNING: To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for future reference. WARNING: The apparatus shall... the apparatus. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. The complete Declaration of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Conformity can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
...periods. It is used as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. All other trademarks referenced herein are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation. WARNING: To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide for future reference. WARNING: The apparatus shall... the apparatus. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and system performance. The complete Declaration of their respective owner's. 3 Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of Conformity can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
Owner's guide
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... 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 of music, movies, games, and...
... 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 of music, movies, games, and...
Owner's guide
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For Bose contact information, refer to use it. For your records Now is a good time 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 1. ... receipt and a copy of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Notify Bose or your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 7 The serial number is included. SYSTEM SETUP English Español...
For Bose contact information, refer to use it. For your records Now is a good time 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 1. ... receipt and a copy of children. Serial number Purchase date We suggest you keep plastic bags out of the reach of your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Notify Bose or your product registration card together with this owner's guide. 7 The serial number is included. SYSTEM SETUP English Español...
Owner's guide
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... and L marks on page 16. 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 the plugs must face up for each plug to fit correctly ... connections. Plug the other software applications. For Windows® XP computers, go to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 10 Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on and the operating system is on all other end into the L jack. SYSTEM SETUP Franç...
... and L marks on page 16. 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 the plugs must face up for each plug to fit correctly ... connections. Plug the other software applications. For Windows® XP computers, go to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores. 10 Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on and the operating system is on all other end into the L jack. SYSTEM SETUP Franç...
Owner's guide
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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. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to... open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Under ...
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. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to... open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Français Español SYSTEM SETUP Figure 5 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties and Advanced Audio Properties 2. Under ...
Owner's guide
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Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). 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 Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4.
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...For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Mac OS® X audio... setup IMPORTANT! Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control ...
...For additional help with your hard drive, open the Sound control panel (Figure 11). 2. Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. Select Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Mac OS® X audio... setup IMPORTANT! Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio MIDI Setup control ...
Owner's guide
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... the speakers. if you may encounter. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set in the application and that the volume is covered by • You may have plugged into a USB hub that you connect it to Bose or register your product at the sound source and increase ... Do not allow liquids to do Setup was interrupted by a limited transferable warranty. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/register. No sound from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use an ...
... the speakers. if you may encounter. Limited warranty The Companion® 5 system is set in the application and that the volume is covered by • You may have plugged into a USB hub that you connect it to Bose or register your product at the sound source and increase ... Do not allow liquids to do Setup was interrupted by a limited transferable warranty. The entire speaker sys- • Decrease the volume at http://owners.bose.com/register. No sound from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use an ...
Owner's guide
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If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. Painted polymer finish Computer system recommendation ...Satellite speaker 1.9 lb (0.85 kg) Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) Control pod 0.46 lb (0.21 kg) Acoustimass module ..... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is fully inserted into a my computer. Sound from the hub and plug it into its jack on your computer... sound source. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service.
If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is not turned fully counterclockwise. Painted polymer finish Computer system recommendation ...Satellite speaker 1.9 lb (0.85 kg) Acoustimass module ..... 18.3 lb (8.3 kg) Control pod 0.46 lb (0.21 kg) Acoustimass module ..... Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from speakers is fully inserted into a my computer. Sound from the hub and plug it into its jack on your computer... sound source. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service.