Owner's guide
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...and the double-D symbolare trademarks ofDolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation. These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel of your Companion'" controller and the bottom panel of your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to ...owner's guide carefully. Batteries Please dispose of GMHughes Electronics. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the system, is intended to alert the user to follow this owner's guide. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the...
...and the double-D symbolare trademarks ofDolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation. These CAUTION marks are located on the back panel of your Companion'" controller and the bottom panel of your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please read this owner's guide Please take the time to ...owner's guide carefully. Batteries Please dispose of GMHughes Electronics. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the system, is intended to alert the user to follow this owner's guide. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the...
Owner's guide
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... back panel 17 Using your satellite system remote control 17 Listening to find... Where to your 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 Corporation inside back cover For your...
... back panel 17 Using your satellite system remote control 17 Listening to find... Where to your 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 Corporation inside back cover For your...
Owner's guide
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... appears to you for purchasing the Bose Companion'" satellite surround sound system. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the front speakers. To select surround-encoded material, look for the word "surround" preceding a TV broadcast or any of the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, and the double-D symbol a]ICarl it " b" .3.1 on your satellite system and enhances the performance quality of...
... appears to you for purchasing the Bose Companion'" satellite surround sound system. Ambient sounds or special effects may be sent to the front speakers. To select surround-encoded material, look for the word "surround" preceding a TV broadcast or any of the terms Surround, Dolby Surround, and the double-D symbol a]ICarl it " b" .3.1 on your satellite system and enhances the performance quality of...
Owner's guide
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...-adhesive rubber feet (for the bass module) • Hook and loop fastener (for possible future use the system. Notify Bose° or your Companion satellite surround sound system contains the parts Identified in the spaces provided on the bottom panel of the bass module and the back panel..., do not attempt to transport your system. Check to be sure your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part of the controller. Note: Find the serial numbers on page 3. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your Companion"' satellite surround sound system. Then write them in Figure 1. ...
...-adhesive rubber feet (for the bass module) • Hook and loop fastener (for possible future use the system. Notify Bose° or your Companion satellite surround sound system contains the parts Identified in the spaces provided on the bottom panel of the bass module and the back panel..., do not attempt to transport your system. Check to be sure your authorized Bose dealer immediately. If any part of the controller. Note: Find the serial numbers on page 3. Unpacking the carton Carefully unpack your Companion"' satellite surround sound system. Then write them in Figure 1. ...
Owner's guide
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...front of the screen (not pushed to the TV without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion"' satellite surround sound system When you put the speakers in Figure 3.) Note: The cube speakers are filled with the horizontal center of the TV). 3.... to your system (see listings on room conditions and personal preference. 3. We recommend a maximum distance of the sound. Contact Bose customer service (see Figures 2 and 3). Place the speaker in an enclosed space can add rubber feet to select locations that the sound does not become...
...front of the screen (not pushed to the TV without affecting picture qualify CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for your Companion"' satellite surround sound system When you put the speakers in Figure 3.) Note: The cube speakers are filled with the horizontal center of the TV). 3.... to your system (see listings on room conditions and personal preference. 3. We recommend a maximum distance of the sound. Contact Bose customer service (see Figures 2 and 3). Place the speaker in an enclosed space can add rubber feet to select locations that the sound does not become...
Owner's guide
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...below the satellite receiver (see your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Connect each of the audio input cable into the connectors. Plug the blue connectors into the matching SURROUND RIGHT and LEFT jacks. CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged...audio input cable into each speaker. Figure 6 8 OO o o Placement of wire from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system. a. To run the cables in Figure 7. b. To lengthen the cable, use standard RCA extension cables or splice in its corresponding terminal ...
...below the satellite receiver (see your dealer, electronics store, or call Bose° customer service. Connect each of the audio input cable into the connectors. Plug the blue connectors into the matching SURROUND RIGHT and LEFT jacks. CAUTION: Make sure all components are unplugged...audio input cable into each speaker. Figure 6 8 OO o o Placement of wire from the power outlet before you begin hooking up the system. a. To run the cables in Figure 7. b. To lengthen the cable, use standard RCA extension cables or splice in its corresponding terminal ...
Owner's guide
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...and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiF) VCR. Setting up before connecting your Companion system. The Companion controller is not a source for the Companion satellite surround sound system to provide home theater effects, the program material must be sure that you are fixed. S-video Composite...or call Bose! Most RCA phono connector audio cables are many other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the components in the way you can include many variations of equipment in a home theater. as a display for the word "surround" preceding ...
...and the device playing the material must have a stereo (HiF) VCR. Setting up before connecting your Companion system. The Companion controller is not a source for the Companion satellite surround sound system to provide home theater effects, the program material must be sure that you are fixed. S-video Composite...or call Bose! Most RCA phono connector audio cables are many other video sound source has fixed and variable outputs, use the components in the way you can include many variations of equipment in a home theater. as a display for the word "surround" preceding ...
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... the TV to channel 3 or 4. • To listen to the satellite broadcast in stereo or surround sound, set SAT/TV on the satellite receiver to TV, set the VCR to channel 3 or 4, and select VCR on the Companion system. • To record cable TV, select the RF input on the satellite receiver. Then set... TV, set VCR/TV on the VCR to TV, and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. • To listen to cable TV in stereo or surround sound, select SAT on the Companion system. • To record the satellite broadcast, select SAT on the Companion system and select the LINE or AUX input on the VCR.
... the TV to channel 3 or 4. • To listen to the satellite broadcast in stereo or surround sound, set SAT/TV on the satellite receiver to TV, set the VCR to channel 3 or 4, and select VCR on the Companion system. • To record cable TV, select the RF input on the satellite receiver. Then set... TV, set VCR/TV on the VCR to TV, and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. • To listen to cable TV in stereo or surround sound, select SAT on the Companion system. • To record the satellite broadcast, select SAT on the Companion system and select the LINE or AUX input on the VCR.
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... the composite input when the VCR is the source selected, you select VCR on the Companion system, video andaudio output from the audio or video VCR outputs. Connect the SAT audio ouput to the system. 12 Do not connect sources other video sources Qaserdisc player, second VCR, etc.) to... VCR connections. Note: When you cannot record from the controller to the VCR stays at the last source selected that was not VCR. Note: The Companion system is present. c. Connect VCR OUTPUT to the controller Svideo and/or composite video VIDEO 1 or 2 INPUT(s) and the VIDEO 1 or 2 AUDIO left (L) ...
... the composite input when the VCR is the source selected, you select VCR on the Companion system, video andaudio output from the audio or video VCR outputs. Connect the SAT audio ouput to the system. 12 Do not connect sources other video sources Qaserdisc player, second VCR, etc.) to... VCR connections. Note: When you cannot record from the controller to the VCR stays at the last source selected that was not VCR. Note: The Companion system is present. c. Connect VCR OUTPUT to the controller Svideo and/or composite video VIDEO 1 or 2 INPUT(s) and the VIDEO 1 or 2 AUDIO left (L) ...
Owner's guide
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...recorder is recording causes unwanted feedback. A 4 A Figure 11 Sample configuration using the controller as the primary switch- Turn on the system. 13 Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). To connect a turntable, you complete ...all cable andpower connections before turning on the system 1. S-video RF Figure 12 Sample configuration using multiple connection types and providing the option to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Plug...
...recorder is recording causes unwanted feedback. A 4 A Figure 11 Sample configuration using the controller as the primary switch- Turn on the system. 13 Note: Your speakers willnot operate unless you need a phono preamplifier (with RIM equalization). To connect a turntable, you complete ...all cable andpower connections before turning on the system 1. S-video RF Figure 12 Sample configuration using multiple connection types and providing the option to the AUDIO 1 or 2 INPUTs. Plug...
Owner's guide
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... 8. 5. The remote sensor verifies receiving the code by the remote code 000, then you are set operations with a PRIMESTAR satellite system, follow these steps: 1. You can be programmed to control the Companion system. To set only switch 3 to on (up ). The red light in the remote sensor goes out to send the new... code. 8. Press any key on (up ). • To set to off . 3. For RCA DSS remote code 000, switches 3 and 4 are programming the controller. 7. The Companion satellite surround sound system is not being operated by turning the red light off . 2.
... 8. 5. The remote sensor verifies receiving the code by the remote code 000, then you are set operations with a PRIMESTAR satellite system, follow these steps: 1. You can be programmed to control the Companion system. To set only switch 3 to on (up ). The red light in the remote sensor goes out to send the new... code. 8. Press any key on (up ). • To set to off . 3. For RCA DSS remote code 000, switches 3 and 4 are programming the controller. 7. The Companion satellite surround sound system is not being operated by turning the red light off . 2.
Owner's guide
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... the SAT video and audio inputs, and turns the system on On SURROUND speaker mode). Selects 3-speaker mode (left, right, and center front). Key SAT VIDIE0 VIDEO VCR Es) SURROUND + \ - - In STEREO+CENTER mode, raises or lowers the volume of the surround speakers. O a -c-r"N\\ MUTE ;I 16 VIDEO 1..., and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). Selects the VCR and turns the system on and off. SURROUND - Silences the speakers. AUDIO 1 or 2 - MUTE - In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker. The Companion"' remote control Function ...
... the SAT video and audio inputs, and turns the system on On SURROUND speaker mode). Selects 3-speaker mode (left, right, and center front). Key SAT VIDIE0 VIDEO VCR Es) SURROUND + \ - - In STEREO+CENTER mode, raises or lowers the volume of the surround speakers. O a -c-r"N\\ MUTE ;I 16 VIDEO 1..., and turns the system on (in SURROUND speaker mode). Selects the VCR and turns the system on and off. SURROUND - Silences the speakers. AUDIO 1 or 2 - MUTE - In SURROUND mode, raises or lowers the volume of the center speaker. The Companion"' remote control Function ...
Owner's guide
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...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 STEREO mode. • Each time you change to adjust surround or center channel volume. • On an RCA DSS remote, use the channel a.... mode, the center speaker volume returns to the factory-set SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER volume, hold the SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER key for Companion, use the BOSE button. • To select sources, use buttons 1 through 6 on the Companion system. • On an RCA DSS remote, use the TV...
...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 STEREO mode. • Each time you change to adjust surround or center channel volume. • On an RCA DSS remote, use the channel a.... mode, the center speaker volume returns to the factory-set SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER volume, hold the SURROUND or STEREO+CENTER key for Companion, use the BOSE button. • To select sources, use buttons 1 through 6 on the Companion system. • On an RCA DSS remote, use the TV...
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... speakers. keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the surround speakers. The SELECT button on the back panel of the controller also turns the Companion system on and a tape, CD, laserdisc,...sounds better to tum the system on the Companion remote or your satellite system remote. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - pressing AUDIO selects STEREO mode. Adjusting the volume • Use the VOLUME ♦ (up) or V (down) keys on the Companion remote or your Companion'" satellite surround sound system Your Companion satellite surround sound system...
... speakers. keys to raise or lower the sound level directed to the surround speakers. The SELECT button on the back panel of the controller also turns the Companion system on and a tape, CD, laserdisc,...sounds better to tum the system on the Companion remote or your satellite system remote. • For STEREO+CENTER mode, use the SURROUND + or - pressing AUDIO selects STEREO mode. Adjusting the volume • Use the VOLUME ♦ (up) or V (down) keys on the Companion remote or your Companion'" satellite surround sound system Your Companion satellite surround sound system...
Owner's guide
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... can reduce many problems with bare floors and walls, may reduce the treble sound of bass you hear. 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 full...
... can reduce many problems with bare floors and walls, may reduce the treble sound of bass you hear. 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 full...
Owner's guide
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... center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to select a source (SAT, VCR, etc.). • Unplug the music center power pack for 10 seconds to unmute the sound. Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all What to do •...pack and power cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to restore the factory preset surround volume setting. No sound from any external components. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. • Reduce the ...
... center speaker volume. • Press and hold the SURROUND (5-speaker) mode key for 10 seconds to select a source (SAT, VCR, etc.). • Unplug the music center power pack for 10 seconds to unmute the sound. Troubleshooting Problem System does not function at all What to do •...pack and power cord are plugged into operating AC wall outlets. • Be sure to restore the factory preset surround volume setting. No sound from any external components. Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. • Reduce the ...
Owner's guide
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... allow liquids to spill into any openings. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Warranty period The Bose° Companion satellite surround sound system is connected to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUTs. No satellite, VCR, TV, • Check the connections. Problem What to do Volume control is...
... allow liquids to spill into any openings. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Warranty period The Bose° Companion satellite surround sound system is connected to the controller BASS MODULE AUDIO OUTPUTs. No satellite, VCR, TV, • Check the connections. Problem What to do Volume control is...