Bose Companion 5 Manual

COMPANION
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5
MULTIMEDIA SPEAKER SYSTEM
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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.
WARNING: 
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. 
WARNING: 
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
shall not be placed on the...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions – for all components before 
using this product. 
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference. 
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s 
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.
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INTRODUCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Companion®5 multimedia speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Setup help   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
SYSTEM SETUP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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INTRODUCTION
Your Companion!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
® digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakers 
provide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like realism....

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Unpacking
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 
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.
Figure 1
Carton contents
Acoustimass® module Left...

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Placing your Companion® 5 system
For optimal performance, use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for 
the Acoustimass® module, speakers, and the control pod. Refer to Figure 2, which shows a 
typical system setup.
Figure 2
Typical system setup
24 in (61 cm)
maximum
Acoustimass module Left (L) speaker
Right (R) speaker
Control pod
Positioning the speakers
Proper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the...

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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 surface.
•DO NOT BLOCK the front grille of the module.
•DO NOT lay the module on its side or stand it 
upside down.
•DO NOT put any objects or equipment...

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Making system connections
The following steps and Figure 3 tell you how to make the system connections.
Before you start:
• Please read the entire setup procedure.
• Make sure your computer is on and the operating system is running.
•IMPORTANT: Close all other software applications.
1.Insert the red plug on the right (R) speaker cable into the R jack and insert the white plug 
on the left (L) speaker cable into the L jack. The R and L marks on the...