The way in which you connect your speakers to a computer depends on the type of computer you are using and on your operating system.
IMPORTANT: Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure.
- After plugging in the USB cable, wait for a series of 'Found New Hardware' messages to appear on your computer screen (this takes about 30 seconds)
Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled on the computer. Wait two minutes before proceeding to the next step. - In the Windows® XP Control Panel, open 'Sounds and Audio Devices Properties'
- Under the 'Volume' tab, verify that 'Bose USB Audio' is the connected USB device
- Under 'Speaker settings', click the 'Advanced' button to open 'Advanced Audio Properties'
- In the 'Speaker setup' drop-down list, select '5.1 surround sound speakers'
- Click 'Apply' and then 'OK'. Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use
Bose companion 5 'white sound' from aux port,small device that will solved it all. Share and like, comment below and subscribe if you can. If not, select 'Bose USB Audio' and click 'Set Default' Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use. Mac OS® X audio setup IMPORTANT: Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure. I have a new Bose Companion 5 speaker system running on OS 10.6.5. I'm getting lovely sound but have one problem. The volume control that comes with the Companion 5 kit is not working. The odd thing is that the mute on/off feature on the puck works just fine. It's the volume dial that has no effect.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure.
- Plug in the USB cable. Wait for the device driver installation message to appear on your computer screen
Note: If you do not see these messages, the capability to display them may be disabled on the computer. Wait two minutes before proceeding to the next step. - Click on the message to display the installation status. Wait for the installation to finish
- Open the control panel and click 'Hardware and Sound'
- Click 'Sound' in the 'Hardware and Sound' control panel
- Verify that the Playback default setting (indicated by a green tick) is 'Bose USB Audio'. If not, select 'Bose USB Audio' and click 'Set Default'
Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use.
IMPORTANT: Do not unplug any cables during this setup procedure.
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- In the 'System Preferences', open the 'Sound' control panel
- Choose 'Bose USB Audio' for sound output and close the control panel
- In the Applications folder on your hard drive, open the Utilities folder
- Open the 'Audio MIDI Setup' control panel
- Select 'Bose USB Audio' for 'Properties For', 'Default Output' and 'System Output'
Your Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system is now ready to use.