Owner's guide
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...for your Companion"" satellite surround sound system 6 Connecting the cube speakers to the bass module 8 Connecting the bass module to the controller 8 Connecting the remote sensor to the controller 8 Connecting your components to the Companion satellite surround sound system ...Companion satellite surround sound system 18 Maintaining Your Companion Satellite Surround Sound System Fine-tuning your system 19 Troubleshooting 20 Cleaning the Companion system 21 Warranty period 21 Customer service 21 Product Information Technical information 22 Accessories 22 Index 23 Bose...
...for your Companion"" satellite surround sound system 6 Connecting the cube speakers to the bass module 8 Connecting the bass module to the controller 8 Connecting the remote sensor to the controller 8 Connecting your components to the Companion satellite surround sound system ...Companion satellite surround sound system 18 Maintaining Your Companion Satellite Surround Sound System Fine-tuning your system 19 Troubleshooting 20 Cleaning the Companion system 21 Warranty period 21 Customer service 21 Product Information Technical information 22 Accessories 22 Index 23 Bose...
Owner's guide
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... for video and audio sources • Powered Acoustimass• speakers with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are sent to you for purchasing the Bose Companion'" satellite surround sound system. When a movie soundtrack or digital audio is produced in a surround sound format, specially encoded sound is recorded in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, whether the program is usually sent to the...
... for video and audio sources • Powered Acoustimass• speakers with surround-encoded material there are times when no sounds are sent to you for purchasing the Bose Companion'" satellite surround sound system. When a movie soundtrack or digital audio is produced in a surround sound format, specially encoded sound is recorded in SURROUND (5-speaker) mode, whether the program is usually sent to the...
Owner's guide
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... safest way to use . F Aoaustimass bass module Companion CS-6 controller 5 cube speakers 1, ict=s, AC power pack bs Remote sensor _iota Audio input cable Cir Hook and loop fastener Figure 1 What comes with your system. Then write them in Figure 1. Notify Bose° or your Companion"' satellite surround sound system. If any part of the controller. Note...
... safest way to use . F Aoaustimass bass module Companion CS-6 controller 5 cube speakers 1, ict=s, AC power pack bs Remote sensor _iota Audio input cable Cir Hook and loop fastener Figure 1 What comes with your system. Then write them in Figure 1. Notify Bose° or your Companion"' satellite surround sound system. If any part of the controller. Note...
Owner's guide
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... Bose. We recommend a maximum distance of charge, from your system (see "Fine-tuning your system" on room conditions and personal preference. 3. Selecting the locations for your speakers. Direct each one at the listener. Place them up to the TV without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion satellite surround sound...
... Bose. We recommend a maximum distance of charge, from your system (see "Fine-tuning your system" on room conditions and personal preference. 3. Selecting the locations for your speakers. Direct each one at the listener. Place them up to the TV without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion satellite surround sound...
Owner's guide
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... the black housing of the room as the front speakers (see Figure 4). it Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of your satellite receiver (see your ear, the better. CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the sensor - Left 2. Do not direct the sound straight at the listeners' ear height or higher, if...
... the black housing of the room as the front speakers (see Figure 4). it Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of your satellite receiver (see your ear, the better. CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings of the sensor - Left 2. Do not direct the sound straight at the listeners' ear height or higher, if...
Owner's guide
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...on the bass module. Connect each cable to the REMOTE SENSOR INPUT jack on the + wire are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at the angle shown in its corresponding terminal positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to the controller with the jack, ... connector with the audio input cable (see your convenience, providing an easy-touse cable for your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Figure 6 8 OO o o Placement of the appropriate wire into the matching FRONT RIGHT, CENTER, and LEFT jacks.
...on the bass module. Connect each cable to the REMOTE SENSOR INPUT jack on the + wire are labeled LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTER. • Surround speaker cables have blue connectors at the angle shown in its corresponding terminal positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to the controller with the jack, ... connector with the audio input cable (see your convenience, providing an easy-touse cable for your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Figure 6 8 OO o o Placement of the appropriate wire into the matching FRONT RIGHT, CENTER, and LEFT jacks.
Owner's guide
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... connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker Tit Figure 7 Speaker connections 6 * Audio inPut cable Red, white, arid black connectors into the bass module AC (mains) power jack. Make sure that the power cord reaches an ... of the power cord into matching RAS-% MODULE OUTPUTS eee AC power jacks 3 WPM 014 Coss, 3 O. as, Right front lie pet aker • Center 4= 4 speaker Rght surround speaker 0- Firmly insert the small connector on the back of the power pack cable into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. 9 Note: Do not...
... connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker Tit Figure 7 Speaker connections 6 * Audio inPut cable Red, white, arid black connectors into the bass module AC (mains) power jack. Make sure that the power cord reaches an ... of the power cord into matching RAS-% MODULE OUTPUTS eee AC power jacks 3 WPM 014 Coss, 3 O. as, Right front lie pet aker • Center 4= 4 speaker Rght surround speaker 0- Firmly insert the small connector on the back of the power pack cable into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. 9 Note: Do not...
Owner's guide
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...). Plug the bass module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. CAUTION: While recording on the system. 13 Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). To record on the system 1. To connect a turntable, you ... source to which the tape recorder is recording causes unwanted feedback. In ing center and Ncadapters for the appropriate model. e. Connect audio sources to the speakers and for both connection to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Consult your dealer for connecting a tape recorder \ \ \ \ \ \ •...
...). Plug the bass module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. CAUTION: While recording on the system. 13 Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). To record on the system 1. To connect a turntable, you ... source to which the tape recorder is recording causes unwanted feedback. In ing center and Ncadapters for the appropriate model. e. Connect audio sources to the speakers and for both connection to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Consult your dealer for connecting a tape recorder \ \ \ \ \ \ •...
Owner's guide
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... video and audio inputs, and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). STEREO - SURROUND - Key SAT VIDIE0 VIDEO VCR Es) SURROUND + \ - - Silences the speakers. Selects the VCR and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). Raises or lowers the system volume. MUTE - VOLUME A \ V- AUDIO 1 or 2 - The Companion"' remote control Function SAT - STEREO+CENTER - ON/OFF - O a -c-r"N\\ MUTE...
... video and audio inputs, and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). STEREO - SURROUND - Key SAT VIDIE0 VIDEO VCR Es) SURROUND + \ - - Silences the speakers. Selects the VCR and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). Raises or lowers the system volume. MUTE - VOLUME A \ V- AUDIO 1 or 2 - The Companion"' remote control Function SAT - STEREO+CENTER - ON/OFF - O a -c-r"N\\ MUTE...
Owner's guide
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SPEAKER MODE - Selects SURROUND 0 -speaker), STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker), or STEREO (A A) (2-speaker) ma-J. • When you press SAT, VCR, or VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). Figure 15 The Companion remote control keys vIDEo SPEAKER MODE e STENO e arrtheo CENTER SURROUND 0 VOLUME SURROUND ® The controller back panel If your satellite system remote to turn...
SPEAKER MODE - Selects SURROUND 0 -speaker), STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker), or STEREO (A A) (2-speaker) ma-J. • When you press SAT, VCR, or VIDEO, the system automatically selects SURROUND mode. • For other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). Figure 15 The Companion remote control keys vIDEo SPEAKER MODE e STENO e arrtheo CENTER SURROUND 0 VOLUME SURROUND ® The controller back panel If your satellite system remote to turn...
Owner's guide
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... system's VideoStage• decoding technology directs the sound from all 5 speakers all speakers). • Use the MUTE key on and select the component connected to that sounds best to tum the Companion controller on the monitor when you in SURROUND mode, whether the program is directed to 2, 3, or 5 speakers. To begin, make sure the component is selected...
... system's VideoStage• decoding technology directs the sound from all 5 speakers all speakers). • Use the MUTE key on and select the component connected to that sounds best to tum the Companion controller on the monitor when you in SURROUND mode, whether the program is directed to 2, 3, or 5 speakers. To begin, make sure the component is selected...
Owner's guide
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... and BASS controls. You can affect the overall sound quality of volume settings. They allow you hear. Compensating for changes in the 12 o'clock position. Figure 17 Bass and treble controls Adjusting speaker controls The Companion powered speaker system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose° patented, automatic dynamic equalization technology provides...
... and BASS controls. You can affect the overall sound quality of volume settings. They allow you hear. Compensating for changes in the 12 o'clock position. Figure 17 Bass and treble controls Adjusting speaker controls The Companion powered speaker system TREBLE and BASS controls are in volume, since Bose° patented, automatic dynamic equalization technology provides...
Owner's guide
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... the audio input cable is connected to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUTs and the multi-pin connector is selected. No sound from surround speakers • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, laserdisc player) is distorted • Make sure...
... the audio input cable is connected to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUTs and the multi-pin connector is selected. No sound from surround speakers • Select SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. • Press SURROUND +. • Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded, and the component used (TV, VCR, laserdisc player) is distorted • Make sure...
Owner's guide
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... not allow liquids to spill into any openings. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully with your speakers with a soft damp cloth. Warranty period The Bose° Companion satellite surround sound system is cleaning the system and replacing batteries for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. 21 Customer service...
... not allow liquids to spill into any openings. The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully with your speakers with a soft damp cloth. Warranty period The Bose° Companion satellite surround sound system is cleaning the system and replacing batteries for Bose customer service offices and phone numbers. 21 Customer service...
Owner's guide
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... lb (27.7 kg) Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, additional remote controls, and other accessories, contact your Bose dealer. Technical information Controller power pack power rating 120W 60 Hz 20VA Speaker systempower rating 120V- 50/60 Hz 200W Controller inputs SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VCR: 3.5V maximum REMOTE SENSOR INPUT - to...
... lb (27.7 kg) Accessories To find out about mounting brackets, stands, additional remote controls, and other accessories, contact your Bose dealer. Technical information Controller power pack power rating 120W 60 Hz 20VA Speaker systempower rating 120V- 50/60 Hz 200W Controller inputs SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VCR: 3.5V maximum REMOTE SENSOR INPUT - to...
Owner's guide
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... composite video 12 connections 8, 9, 20, 21 controller 2-13, 15, 17, 18, 20-22 controls 7, 19, 22 cube speakers 6, 8, 22 customer service 3, 8, 21 F front speakers 4, 6, 7, 20 H hook and loop fastener 5, 8 L laserdisc 10, 20 M MUTE 15, 16, 18, 20 placement 6, 7, 19 port 7 power ...sensor 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 20 sensor light 7, 13 serial numbers 5 speaker cable 5, 6, 7, 8, 20 STEREO mode 17, 18 STEREO+CENTER mode 16-18, 20 surround (rear) speakers 7 surround cables 8 SURROUND mode 4, 16-18, 20 surround sound 1, 3-10, 13-15, 18, 21 surround speakers 4, 7, 8, 18, 20 switches 14 T TAPE 22 tape deck 13 ...
... composite video 12 connections 8, 9, 20, 21 controller 2-13, 15, 17, 18, 20-22 controls 7, 19, 22 cube speakers 6, 8, 22 customer service 3, 8, 21 F front speakers 4, 6, 7, 20 H hook and loop fastener 5, 8 L laserdisc 10, 20 M MUTE 15, 16, 18, 20 placement 6, 7, 19 port 7 power ...sensor 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 20 sensor light 7, 13 serial numbers 5 speaker cable 5, 6, 7, 8, 20 STEREO mode 17, 18 STEREO+CENTER mode 16-18, 20 surround (rear) speakers 7 surround cables 8 SURROUND mode 4, 16-18, 20 surround sound 1, 3-10, 13-15, 18, 21 surround speakers 4, 7, 8, 18, 20 switches 14 T TAPE 22 tape deck 13 ...