Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System

1 | | | Owner s Guide | Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System 2013 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAM328138 Page 1 Friday, December 14, 2012 3:35 PMWelcome, new site just for you for choosing the Companion 5multimedia Speaker System from encourage you to visit us online websiteallows you toaccess helpful information aboutyour new Companion 5 the site to: Findsetup tips and view FAQs. Learn more about your product. Register your Companion 5 System . Discover otherBose log on for a simple way to get themost from your + Page 2 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM3 EnglishFran aisEspa olSAFETYINFORMATIONP lease read this guidePlease take the time to follow the instructions in this guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your speakersystem properly.

2 Please save this guide for future :To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or :The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of thesystem. Liquids can cause a failureand/or a fire lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence ofuninsulated dangerous voltage within the System enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electrical exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the System , is intended to alert the userto the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner s :To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains)receptacle.

3 Insert :No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the :Make no modifications to the System or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,regulatory compliance, and System :Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume whenusing headphones, especially for extended product conforms to all EU Directive requirements as applicable by law. The complete Declaration ofConformity can be found : Where the mainsplug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remainreadily operable. This product must beused indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreation vehicles, or onboats. 2007 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written , Companion , TrueSpace and Acoustimass are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation.

4 All other trademarks referenced herein areproperty of their respective owner + Page 3 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM4 EnglishFran aisEspa olIMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions for all components beforeusing this Keep these instructions for future Heed all warnings on the productandin the owner Follow all Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture Donot use this productnear a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, oranywhere else that water or moisture are Clean only with a dry cloth and as directedbyBoseCorporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer s instructions Toensure reliable operation of the product and to protect itfrom overheating, put the product in a position and locationthat will not interfere with its proper ventilation.

5 For example,do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surfacethat may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in abuilt-in System , such as a bookcase or a cabinet that maykeep air from flowing through its ventilation Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orgrounding-type plug. A polarizedplughas two bladeswith one wider than the other. A grounding-type plughas two blades and a third grounding prong. Thewider blade or third prong are provided for yoursafety. If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of the Protect the power cord from being walked on orpinched, particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles,and the point where they exitfrom the Only use attachments/accessories specified by Use onlywiththe cart, stand, tripod,bracket or table specified by the manu-facturer or sold with the a cart is used, usecaution whenmoving the cart/apparatus combinationto avoid injury from Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periodsoftime to preventdamage to this Refer all servicing to qualified service required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way: suchaspower-supply cord orplug is damaged.

6 Liquid has been spilled or objectshave fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus hasbeen exposed to rain or moisture, does not operatenormally, or has been dropped Do not attempt to ser-vice this product yourself. Opening or removing covers mayexpose you to dangerous voltagesor other hazards. For helpin solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Referto the address sheet included with the To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid over-loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integralconvenience Do not let objects or liquids enter the product asthey may touch dangerousvoltage points or short-out partsthat could result in a fire or electric See product enclosure for safety Use proper power sources Plug the productintoaproper power source, as described in the operating instruc-tions or as marked on the about products that generateelectrical noiseIf applicable, this equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules.

7 These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, thisis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, you areencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver. Connect theequipmentto an outlet on a different circuitthan the one to whichthereceiver is connected.

8 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor product complieswiththe Canadian ICES-003 Class + Page 4 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM5 CONTENTSE nglishFran aisEspa 6 Your Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker 6 Setup 7 For your 7 Placing your Companion 5 8 Positioning the 8 Positioning the Acoustimass 9 Making System 10 Windows XP audio 11 Windows Vista audio 13 Mac OS X audio 16 Controlling the 16 Adjusting the 18 Connecting an audio 18 CARE your Speaker 19 Limited 20 Product 20 Computer System + Page 5 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM6 INTRODUCTIONE nglishFran aisEspa olINTRODUCTIONYour Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker systemThank you for purchasing a Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System , which deliversthe superb acoustic performance needed to enjoy the full audio impact of music, movies,games, and other entertainment sources from your TrueSpace digital surround signal processing technology, the small satellite speakersprovide improved spaciousness, bold surround effects, and movie-like System includes: Two small, easy-to-place speakers on stands and an Acoustimass module.

9 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 helpThe setup instructions in this owner s guide explain how your Companion 5 multimediaspeaker System easily connects to your you need additional help, please visit for + Page 6 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM7 SYSTEMSETUPE nglishFran aisEspa olSYSTEMSETUPU npackingCarefully unpack your System . Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way totransport your any part of the System appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or yourauthorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the addresssheet included in the to be sure your System includes the parts shown inFigure 1 Carton contentsAcoustimass moduleLeft speakerRight speakerControl podUSB cable*The appropriate power cord for your region is cord*Rubber feet forAcoustimass moduleWARNING:To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of your recordsNow is a good time to record the serial number of your new Companion 5 systemhere and on your product registration card.

10 The serial number is located on the rearof the Acoustimass number: _____Purchase date: _____We suggest you keep your sales receipt and a copy of your product registrationcard together with this owner s + Page 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:40 AM8 SYSTEMSETUPSYSTEMSETUPE nglishFran aisEspa olPlacing your Companion 5 systemFor optimal performance, use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions forthe Acoustimass module, speakers, and the control pod. Refer toFigure 2, which shows atypical System 2 Typical System setup24 in (61 cm)maximumAcoustimass moduleLeft (L) speakerRight (R) speakerControl podPositioning the speakersProper positioning of the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effectsthat your Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System is designed to deliver.