Bose Companion 5 multimedia speaker system Sold from September 2006 User Manual

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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 
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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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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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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 
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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 
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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 (+)
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 to decrease bass (–)  

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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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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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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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