Bose Companion 5 Owner's guide

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  • Bose Companion 5 | Owner's guide - Page 1
    COMPANION® 5 MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM Owner's Guide Guía de usario Notice d'utilisation owners.bose.com/companion5
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    you. Thank you for choosing the Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system from Bose. We encourage you to visit us online at owners.bose.com/companion5. This website allows you to access helpful information about your new Companion 5 system. Visit the site to: • Find setup tips and view FAQs. • Learn
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    . It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on boats. ©2007 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. Bose, COMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are registered trademarks
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    dangerous voltages or other hazards. For help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included with the system. 15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. 16. Do not let
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    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® Vista audio setup 13 Mac
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    module. • A USB cable to connect the system to your computer. • A control pod that allows you to control system volume and connect headphones or portable audio players. Setup help The setup instructions in this owner's guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to
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    . Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module Control pod Power cord* USB cable *The
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    system setup. 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 the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker
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    Positioning the Acoustimass® module The Acoustimass® module is designed to be the unseen part of the speaker system. For example, you can place it under your computer table or desk. • Put one rubber foot on each corner of the bottom panel of the module. • Stand the module on its feet on a flat
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    13. For Mac OS® X computers, go to "Mac OS® X audio setup" on page 15. Note: Make sure all cable plugs are fully inserted into their respective jacks. 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
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    English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® XP audio setup IMPORTANT! Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. After plugging in the USB cable, wait for a series of "Found New Hardware
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    Properties 2. In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). Connected USB device English SYSTEM SETUP Setting for the Companion 5 system 3. Under the Volume tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is the connected USB device. 4. Under Speaker settings, click the
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    SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Windows® Vista audio setup IMPORTANT! • Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. • For additional help with your audio setup, please visit http://owners.bose.com/Companion5. 1. Plug in the USB cable. Wait for the device driver
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    in the Hardware and Sound control panel (Figure 9). Figure 10 Sound control panel 5. Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green check) is Bose USB Audio. If not Select Bose USB Audio and click Set Default. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. 14
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    12 Audio MIDI Setup control panel 3. In the Applications folder on your hard drive, open the Utilities folder. 4. Open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel (Figure 12). 5. Select Bose USB Audio for Properties For, Default Output, and System Output. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now
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    when you connect headphones to the control pod. • Active (Green): You hear the active sound source from the system speakers. The position of the volume control ring sets the volume level. • Standby (Red): The system is in an energy-saving mode. When both the USB connection from your computer and the
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    Français OPERATION Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to adjust the sound. Use the bass compensation control (Figure 14) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 14 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • 3 to increase bass (+) • 4 to
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    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. Figure 15 Control pod connectors Mode switch Headphones output jack Audio input jack Connecting an
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    sound from the system. • Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and plug it in again. • Make sure connections are secure (See "Making system connections" on page 10). • Check your speaker cords for damage that may be causing an open or short circuit. • Turn the volume ring on the control pod
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    module, connect a different sound source to the control pod. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates properly, the problem is in the original sound source. If the problem remains, then the problem is in the Acoustimass module. • Check balance levels on your sound source. Customer service For
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    ©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM322417 Rev.00
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COMPANION
®
5
MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
owners.bose.com/companion5