Bose Companion 5 Manual
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SYSTEM SETUP 9 !!S YSTEM SETUP English FrançaisEspañol 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” messages to appear on your computer screen (Figure 4) (this takes about 30 seconds). If any other messages appear that interrupt this setup process, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 16....
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10 SYSTEM SETUP !! S YSTEM SETUP English Français Español 2.In the Windows XP Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties (Figure 5). 3.Under the Vo l u m e tab, verify that Bose USB Audio is the connected USB device. 4.UnderSpeaker settings, click the Advanced button to open Advanced Audio Properties. 5.In the Speaker setup drop list, select 5.1 surround sound speakers. 6.ClickApply and then OK. Your Companion ® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB...
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SYSTEM SETUP 11 !!S YSTEM SETUP English FrançaisEspañol Mac OS® X 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.In the System Preferences, open the Sound control panel (Figure 6). 2.Choose Bose USB Audio for sound output and close the control panel. Figure 6 Mac OS® X sound preferences 3.In the Applications folder on your hard drive, open the Utilities folder. 4.Open the Audio...
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12 SYSTEM SETUP !! S YSTEM SETUP English Français Español 6.Click the Configure Speakers button to open the speaker selection control ! panel (Figure 8). 7.SelectMultichannel, click Apply, and then click Done. 8.Close all control panels. Your Companion ® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. Note: If you remove the USB connection to your Companion 5 system and plug it in again later, perform this procedure again to check the settings. Figure 8 Speaker selection control panel
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13 OPERATION #$%&()*+,-$./! ! 01# English FrançaisEspañol OPERATION System modes There are three system modes. Each system mode is identified by the color of the mode indi- cator on the control pod (Figure 9): •Muted (Amber): The system speakers are silenced. You hear no audio from the computer or any connected source. This mode is automatically selected when you connect head- phones to the control pod. •Active (Green): You hear the active sound source from the system speakers. The position of the...
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14 OPERATION #$%&()*+,-$./! ! 01# O PERATION English Français Español Adjusting the bass After listening to your speaker system, you may wish to adjust the sound. Use the bass ! compensation control (Figure 10) on the Acoustimass® module. Figure 10 Bass compensation control Acoustimass rear panel Bass compensation: • ! to increase bass (+) • to decrease bass (–)
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15 CONNECTING O THER DEVICES !! English FrançaisEspañol CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES Connecting headphones To connect headphones, plug the headphones cord into the 3.5-mm stereo headphones jack on the side of the control pod (Figure 11). • Plugging 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. Figure 11 Control pod...
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16 CARE AND M AINTENANCE !! English Français Español CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning your speaker system • To clean the surface of your speakers, Acoustimass® module, and control pod, use a soft cloth. You may use an ammonia-free window cleaner to maintain the finish. • Do not use any sprays near the speakers. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. • To clean the speaker grilles, vacuum them...
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CARE AND M AINTENANCE 17 !!C ARE AND MAINTENANCE English FrançaisEspañol Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included with the system. Product specifications Power ratingUSA/Canada.................. 120VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! International................... 220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W! Japan ............................. 100VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W DimensionsSatellite speaker ............ 8.85"H x 5.79"W x 3.83"D !...
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2 English Français Español INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Lea esta guía del usuario Dedique el tiempo que sea necesario para seguir atentamente las instrucciones de esta guía, que le ayudará a instalar y utilizar correctamente el sistema de altavoces Guarde esta guía para utilizarla como material de referencia en el futuro. ADVERTENCIA: Con el fin de reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, no exponga el sistema a la lluvia o la humedad. ADVERTENCIA: Este aparato no debe estar expuesto a salpicaduras ni...