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Owner's guide - Page 2

.../companion5 Visit the site to get the most from Bose. We encourage you to access helpful information about your product. • Register your new Companion system. This website allows you . A site just for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from your Companion 5 system. • Discover other Bose® products. Thank you for you to visit...

Owner's guide - Page 3

..., in recreation vehicles, or on www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as marked on or near the apparatus. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are property of the... the product to rain or moisture. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. CAUTION: Make no modifications to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with ...

Owner's guide - Page 4

...attempt to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in system, such as directed by Bose Corporation. as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)... on a different circuit than the one wider than the other hazards. Install in a position and location that interference will not interfere with the apparatus. Do not put the product ...

Owner's guide - Page 5

... 4 SYSTEM SETUP 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® XP audio setup 11 Windows...

Owner's guide - Page 6

... allows you need additional help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your computer. 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 other entertainment...

Owner's guide - Page 7

For Bose contact information, refer to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on the rear of children. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control ...the carton. Check to transport your product registration card. If any part of your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to be...

Owner's guide - Page 8

... cubby holes. 8 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 each speaker the same distance from any adjacent surface. SYSTEM SETUP Français Español English SYSTEM SETUP Placing your Companion® 5 system For optimal performance, use the following...

Owner's guide - Page 9

...the module away from the computer and computer monitor to be the unseen part of the speaker system. Adequate ventilation is designed to prevent the module from interfering with the monitor. 9 ...module on your computer. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is necessary to prevent the module from...

Owner's guide - Page 10

...connecting through a USB hub. 5. The system turns on all electronic equipment. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on in Standby mode when you how ...other end into the Control Pod jack. 3. 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 ...

Owner's guide - Page 11

... screen (Figure 4) (this takes about 30 seconds). If any cables during this setup process, refer to "Troubleshooting" on your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled in the USB cable, wait for a series...

Owner's guide - Page 12

... in again later, perform this procedure again to use. In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6. Click Apply and then OK. Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is now ready to check the settings. 12 Franç...

Owner's guide - Page 13

...! • Do not unplug any other messages appear that interrupt this setup procedure. • For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1.

Owner's guide - Page 14

... by a green check) is now ready to use. 14 Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Click Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is Bose USB Audio. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 9 Sounds Français Español English 4. If not Select...

Owner's guide - Page 15

... Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Choose Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 15 In the System Preferences, open the Utilities folder. 4. Figure 11 Mac OS® X sound preferences Figure 12 Audio ...

Owner's guide - Page 16

... on the Companion 5 system control pod until they are silenced. The system returns to unmute (indicator glows Green). Start playing music. 4. Touch it . The position of the source... • Green = Active mode • Red = Standby mode IMPORTANT! • The Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is in Muted Mode until the sound reaches a comfortable level. Make sure you play...

Owner's guide - Page 17

... compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module. OPERATION English Español Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to decrease bass (-) 17 06.Operation.fm 12/07 Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to...

Owner's guide - Page 18

.... You may need to adjust the volume control ring and the volume levels in headphones automatically mutes the system speakers. • After disconnecting headphones, touch the mode switch to hear sound from the speakers again. • To adjust the volume level, use the volume control ring on the control pod. Note: When...

Owner's guide - Page 19

...Remove the USB 1.0 device, or plug the Companion 5 system directly into any audio application running. 19 USB cable and start again. For a list of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, ...Active mode (control pod indicator is not set at http://owners.bose.com/register. Problem What to Bose or register your limited warranty rights. No sound from the system....

Owner's guide - Page 20

... of your computer. Refer to the address sheet included with the system. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the sound source or the Acoustimass module, ... Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in question is fully inserted into a my computer. If the problem remains, then the problem is in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service...

Owner's guide - Page 21