Bose Companion 5 manual Customer service, Product specifications, Computer system recommendation

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

What to do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m hearing clicks, pops,

 

• This may be caused by connecting the speaker system to your computer through a USB

and abnormal sounds on

 

hub. Disconnect the Companion® 5 system USB cable from the hub and plug it into a

my computer.

 

USB jack on your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound from speakers is

 

• Increase the volume on your computer or other sound source.

 

 

 

 

not loud enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System sounds “tinny,”

 

• Make sure right (R) and left (L) speakers are on the correct sides of your computer moni-

too much treble.

 

tor. Check the L and R markings on the speaker cord behind each speaker.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure Bass Compensation control on the Acoustimass® module is not turned fully

 

 

counterclockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One satellite speaker

 

• Check all connections between the satellite speakers, control pod, sound source and the

does not play or sounds

 

Acoustimass module. Make sure all plugs are fully inserted into the jacks on the module.

distorted.

 

• Make sure the speaker cord plug on the speaker in question is fully inserted into its jack

 

 

on the Acoustimass module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To determine if the problem is in the sound source or the Acoustimass module, connect a

 

 

different sound source to the control pod. If the Companion 5 speaker system operates

 

 

properly, the problem is in the original sound source. If the problem remains, then the

 

 

problem is in the Acoustimass module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check balance levels on your sound source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the

 

 

address sheet included with the system.

 

 

 

 

Product specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power rating

USA/Canada

120VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International

220VAC-240VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W

 

 

 

 

 

Japan

100VAC~ 50/60 Hz 300W

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

Satellite speaker

8.85"H x 5.79"W x 3.83"D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22.5 cm x 14.7 cm x 9.7 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acoustimass module

8.58"H x 6.82"W x 16.74"D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21.8 cm x 17.3 cm x 42.5 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control pod

2.46"DIA x 1.12"H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.3 cm x 2.9 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

Satellite speaker

1.9 lb (0.85 kg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acoustimass module

18.3 lb (8.3 kg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control pod

0.46 lb (0.21 kg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finish

Acoustimass module

Scratch-resistant, satin-finished vinyl

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite speakers

Painted polymer finish

 

 

 

 

Computer system recommendation

1 GHz, minimum, Pentium processor or equivalent

256 MB RAM, minimum

USB 2.0

Microsoft Windows® XP or later, or Mac OS® X 10.4.6 or later

A compatible 5.1 surroundsound decoder residing on your computer

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Contents Companion Welcome, new owner Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Contents Setup help Your Companion 5 multimedia speaker systemUnpacking For your recordsPlacing your Companion 5 system Positioning the speakersPositioning the Acoustimass module Making system connections Before you startWindows XP audio setup Click Apply and then OK Windows Vista audio setup Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedureClick Sound in the Hardware and Sound control panel Figure Mac OS X audio setup Controlling the volume System modes Adjusting the bass Connecting headphones Connecting an audio deviceTroubleshooting Cleaning your speaker systemLimited warranty Computer system recommendation Customer serviceProduct specifications