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...: Purchase date: We suggest you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 5 Selecting the locations 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...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...
...: Purchase date: We suggest you begin 4 Unpacking the carton 5 Selecting the locations 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...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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... decoder technology enables the Companion satellite surround sound system to the surround speakers. Your Companion satellite surround sound system includes: • A Companion CS-6 controller with inputs and outputs for a home environment. Dialogue is sent to the surround (rear) speakers. Sounds from all five speakers all of the time. Bose VideoStage circuitry automatically directs the sound to the front speakers. The CDquality digital sound of this innovative system...
... decoder technology enables the Companion satellite surround sound system to the surround speakers. Your Companion satellite surround sound system includes: • A Companion CS-6 controller with inputs and outputs for a home environment. Dialogue is sent to the surround (rear) speakers. Sounds from all five speakers all of the time. Bose VideoStage circuitry automatically directs the sound to the front speakers. The CDquality digital sound of this innovative system...
Owner's guide
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... packing materials for remote sensor) AC power cord Surround speaker cables (orange connectors) aela cr., S M batteries RCA video cable • Front speaker cables (blue connectors) Remote control Rubber feet 5 Then write them in Figure 1. Notify Bose° or your system. Check to be sure your Companion satellite surround sound system contains the parts Identified in the spaces...
... packing materials for remote sensor) AC power cord Surround speaker cables (orange connectors) aela cr., S M batteries RCA video cable • Front speaker cables (blue connectors) Remote control Rubber feet 5 Then write them in Figure 1. Notify Bose° or your system. Check to be sure your Companion satellite surround sound system contains the parts Identified in the spaces...
Owner's guide
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...without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion"' satellite surround sound system When you place your speakers according to appear at the listener. Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to place each... cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from the picture. Left andright front speakers The sound from your speakers. You may want to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of the sound. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to come directly from Bose. Direct each one at...
...without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion"' satellite surround sound system When you place your speakers according to appear at the listener. Place the speaker in line with the front of the screen (not pushed to place each... cannot pinpoint where the sound comes from the picture. Left andright front speakers The sound from your speakers. You may want to create reflected sound. (See the illustration of the sound. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to come directly from Bose. Direct each one at...
Owner's guide
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...ventilation openings of the sensor - Left surround Rght surround Bass module location Follow these guidelines to reflect front sound off one or more surfaces. Select a convenient location - Select a position for the controller, either end, as the front speakers (see Figure 3). 2. Once you need...in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked. 7 Position the black housing of the sound source (see Figure 4). under or over the receiver. it Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of the bass module. 3. Direct the cubes to select a location ...
...ventilation openings of the sensor - Left surround Rght surround Bass module location Follow these guidelines to reflect front sound off one or more surfaces. Select a convenient location - Select a position for the controller, either end, as the front speakers (see Figure 3). 2. Once you need...in electronic circuitry, and should not be blocked. 7 Position the black housing of the sound source (see Figure 4). under or over the receiver. it Surround speakers The surround (rear) speakers create an area of the bass module. 3. Direct the cubes to select a location ...
Owner's guide
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...your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Align the connector at one end, with L, R, and C molded into the matching SURROUND RIGHT and LEFT jacks. Bridged wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of the five cube speakers. To run the cables in Figure...Figure 7). 1. Plug the orange connectors into the connectors. The red collars on the top. Repeat this step for connecting the surround speakers. Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in different directions from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system...
...your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Align the connector at one end, with L, R, and C molded into the matching SURROUND RIGHT and LEFT jacks. Bridged wires create short circuits that affect proper operation of the five cube speakers. To run the cables in Figure...Figure 7). 1. Plug the orange connectors into the connectors. The red collars on the top. Repeat this step for connecting the surround speakers. Insert the three connectors at the angle shown in different directions from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system...
Owner's guide
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... the controllerpowerpack The CompanionTM controller comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack. as, Right front lie pet aker • Center 4= 4 speaker Rght surround speaker 0- si Left front speaker Mu connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker Tit Figure 7 Speaker connections 6 * Audio inPut cable Red, white, arid black connectors into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. 9
... the controllerpowerpack The CompanionTM controller comes with a 120V AC (mains) power pack. as, Right front lie pet aker • Center 4= 4 speaker Rght surround speaker 0- si Left front speaker Mu connector into AUDIO INPUT Left surround speaker Tit Figure 7 Speaker connections 6 * Audio inPut cable Red, white, arid black connectors into a power outlet until all component connections are complete. 9
Owner's guide
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Connect audio sources to the speakers and for both connection to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Selecting the audio source that is connected). A 4 A Figure 11 Sample configuration using the controller as the ... I or AUDIO 2 (the source to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. Plug the bass module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). CAUTION: While recording on the system 1. toonl \\ Iii AAA` I ! ;;;;; Turn on an audio recording device...
Connect audio sources to the speakers and for both connection to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Selecting the audio source that is connected). A 4 A Figure 11 Sample configuration using the controller as the ... I or AUDIO 2 (the source to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. Plug the bass module power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). CAUTION: While recording on the system 1. toonl \\ Iii AAA` I ! ;;;;; Turn on an audio recording device...
Owner's guide
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..., and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). Turns the system on On SURROUND speaker mode). VCR - Selects 5-speaker mode. Selects a satellite source connected to muted speakers. Selects the VCR and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker. The Companion"' remote control Function SAT - VIDEO 1 or...
..., and turns the system on (in STEREO speaker mode). Turns the system on On SURROUND speaker mode). VCR - Selects 5-speaker mode. Selects a satellite source connected to muted speakers. Selects the VCR and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker. The Companion"' remote control Function SAT - VIDEO 1 or...
Owner's guide
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...; To return to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). After scrolling through the sources in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND VOLUME + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. or p keys. • On a PRIMESTAR remote for Companion, use the BOSE button. • To select sources...the REMOTE SENSOR INPUT jacks). 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 sound sources (AUDIO), the system selects...
...; To return to any other speaker mode (SURROUND, STEREO+CENTER, STEREO). After scrolling through the sources in STEREO (2-speaker) mode, pressing SURROUND VOLUME + selects SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. or p keys. • On a PRIMESTAR remote for Companion, use the BOSE button. • To select sources...the REMOTE SENSOR INPUT jacks). 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 sound sources (AUDIO), the system selects...
Owner's guide
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... remote to tum the system on the Companion remote. Listening to your Companion'" satellite surround sound system Your Companion satellite surround sound system offers the option of the controller also turns the Companion system on the Companion remote or your satellite system remote to silence or unmute the speakers. • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - Even with a source Follow the...
... remote to tum the system on the Companion remote. Listening to your Companion'" satellite surround sound system Your Companion satellite surround sound system offers the option of the controller also turns the Companion system on the Companion remote or your satellite system remote to silence or unmute the speakers. • For SURROUND mode, use the SURROUND + or - Even with a source Follow the...
Owner's guide
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... the comer of bass you hear. If desired, you can increase treble sound by turning down the treble control (toward +). 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 a natural tonal balance over the...
... the comer of bass you hear. If desired, you can increase treble sound by turning down the treble control (toward +). 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 a natural tonal balance over the...
Owner's guide
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.... • Aim the remote at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. No sound • Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the controller BASS MODULE...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 stereo. No sound from center speaker • In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND -, to decrease center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker...
.... • Aim the remote at both ends. • Select STEREO+CENTER (3-speaker) or SURROUND (5-speaker) mode. No sound • Make sure the audio input cable is connected to the controller BASS MODULE...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 stereo. No sound from center speaker • In STEREO+CENTER mode, press SURROUND -, to decrease center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker...
Owner's guide
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... spill into any sprays near the system. Do not allow liquids to clean the outside of your speakers with your system. 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 No satellite, VCR, TV, • Check the connections. Do...
... spill into any sprays near the system. Do not allow liquids to clean the outside of your speakers with your system. 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 No satellite, VCR, TV, • Check the connections. Do...
Owner's guide
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to lengthen, use with Bose' powered speakers and accessories Remote controlrange 25 feet (7.6 m) Finish Controller Painted steel Cube speakers Polymer, painted Bass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Dimensions Controller 12.75" Wx 3.8" Dx 1.75' H (32.4 cm x 9.6 cm x 4.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0" Wx 4.8' Dx 3.0" H (7.6 cm x 12.2 cm x 7.6 cm) Bass module 23.3" Wx 7.5" Dx 14.0" H (59.0 cm x 19.0 cm...
to lengthen, use with Bose' powered speakers and accessories Remote controlrange 25 feet (7.6 m) Finish Controller Painted steel Cube speakers Polymer, painted Bass module Vinyl veneer, Polymer Dimensions Controller 12.75" Wx 3.8" Dx 1.75' H (32.4 cm x 9.6 cm x 4.4 cm) Cube speakers 3.0" Wx 4.8' Dx 3.0" H (7.6 cm x 12.2 cm x 7.6 cm) Bass module 23.3" Wx 7.5" Dx 14.0" H (59.0 cm x 19.0 cm...
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 ...