Bose COMPANION 5 MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM User Manual

COMPANION

MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM

Owner’s Guide Guía de usario Notice d’utilisation

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this guide

Please take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your speaker system properly. Please save this guide for future reference.

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WARNING: WARNING:

shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

WARNING:

receptacle. Insert fully.

WARNING: CAUTION:

regulatory compliance, and system performance.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to co

nstitute a risk of electrical shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the apparatus.

Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,

CAUTION:

using headphones, especially for extended periods.

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Directive 200 6/95/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www

Notes:

• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• This product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or on bo

property of their respective owner’s.

Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when

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ats.

OMPANION, TrueSpace and Acoustimass are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation. All other trademarks referenced herein are

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions – for all components before

using this product.

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings – on the pr

guide.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture – Do

not

use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac

cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions – To

ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper vent ilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.

8. Do not install near any heat sour tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or gr

ounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety . If the pr ovided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord fr pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the m

anufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time – to prevent

damage to this product.

14. Refer all servicing to qualifi vicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to service

this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. For help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included with the system.

– for future reference.

oduct and in the owner’s

– and as directed by Bose

ces, such as radia-

om being walked on or

ed service personnel. Ser-

15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17. See product enclosure for safety related-markings.

18. Use proper power sources

proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

– Plug the product into a

Information about products that generate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and r

eceiver .

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit th

an the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for he

lp.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CONTENTS

NTRODUCTION

SYSTEM SETUP

OPERATION

CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Companion

Setup help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 multimedia speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4 5

13 15 16

. 6

SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Placing your Companion

5 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Positioning the Acoustimass

module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making system connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows Windows Mac OS

XP audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Vista audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

X audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

System modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Computer system recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

INTRODUCTION

Your Companion

INTRODUCTION

Setup help

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5 multimedia speaker system

Thank you 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 sources from your computer.

Using TrueSpace provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism.

Your system includes:

• Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass

• A USB cable to connect the system to your computer.

• A control pod that allows you to control system volume and connect headphones or porta-

ble audio players.

The setup instructions in this owner’s guide explain how your Companion 5 multimedia speaker system easily connects to your computer.

digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers

module.

If you need additional help, please visit ht information.

tp://owners.bose.com/Companion5 for more

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Acoustimass® module

Left speaker

Right speaker

Control pod

USB cable

*The appropriate power cord for your region is included.

Power cord*

Rubber feet for

Acoustimass module

For your records

Now is a good time to record the serial number of your new Companion® 5 system here and on your prod uct registr ation car d. The serial number is located on the r ear of the Acoustimass module.

Serial number: _________________________ ____ ___ ____ Purchase date: ____________________________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and a copy of your product registration

card together with this owner’s guide.

Unpacking

SYSTEM SETUP

Figure 1

Carton contents

Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system.

If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your au

thorized Bose

sheet included in the carton. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1.

dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address

SYSTEM SETUP

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.

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