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...compatible discs 5 Checking for region code compatibility 6 Glossary of terms 6 Limited warranty 7 For your records 7 SYSTEM SETUP 8 Unpacking 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the speakers 10 Placing the Acoustimass® module 11 Making system...TV has audio output jacks 16 If your TV does not have audio output jacks 17 VCR considerations 18 Advanced setup options 18 Making S-video connections (higher quality video 18 Making component video connections (highest quality video 19 Connecting digital...
...compatible discs 5 Checking for region code compatibility 6 Glossary of terms 6 Limited warranty 7 For your records 7 SYSTEM SETUP 8 Unpacking 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the speakers 10 Placing the Acoustimass® module 11 Making system...TV has audio output jacks 16 If your TV does not have audio output jacks 17 VCR considerations 18 Advanced setup options 18 Making S-video connections (higher quality video 18 Making component video connections (highest quality video 19 Connecting digital...
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... require little effort to -use infrared remote control • Media center input jacks for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in the Setup section of discs identified by their corresponding logos: • Video DVD • Audio CD •...
... require little effort to -use infrared remote control • Media center input jacks for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in the Setup section of discs identified by their corresponding logos: • Video DVD • Audio CD •...
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...power cord (U.K./Singapore) Media center Acoustimass® module cable Acoustimass module Speaker cable Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be sure your system includes the parts shown in the space provided on...1. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be...
...power cord (U.K./Singapore) Media center Acoustimass® module cable Acoustimass module Speaker cable Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be sure your system includes the parts shown in the space provided on...1. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Figure 1 Contents of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be...
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...may block the ventilation openings. For example, do not place the product on its proper ventilation. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for the components of the media center is unobstructed so that may receive IR (infrared) ...speakers are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Note: Make sure that the front of your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that will reach.
...may block the ventilation openings. For example, do not place the product on its proper ventilation. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for the components of the media center is unobstructed so that may receive IR (infrared) ...speakers are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Note: Make sure that the front of your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that will reach.
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... information, refer to become separated from the picture. • If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface, be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both...
... information, refer to become separated from the picture. • If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface, be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both...
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... for the built-in circuitry. MUSICCENTER ACINPUT CAUTION: Do not block the openings on or near the module. 11 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the...
... for the built-in circuitry. MUSICCENTER ACINPUT CAUTION: Do not block the openings on or near the module. 11 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the...
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...into the SPEAKERS jack on the connector body faces up when plugging in the product carton. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains)... outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Insert the single-plug end ...
...into the SPEAKERS jack on the connector body faces up when plugging in the product carton. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains)... outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Insert the single-plug end ...
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... firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. At the other...
... firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. At the other...
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... jack on the back panel of the media center. Spread out the antenna arms and move them around to provide the best reception. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 10 Antenna connections FM dipole antenna Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the...
... jack on the back panel of the media center. Spread out the antenna arms and move them around to provide the best reception. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 10 Antenna connections FM dipole antenna Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the...
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... does not have audio output jacks, see "If your TV does not have a composite video or an S-video input. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 15 Insert the...
... does not have audio output jacks, see "If your TV does not have a composite video or an S-video input. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 15 Insert the...
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... the name of the video input jacks on your TV owner's guide if you must determine if your TV. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV. Insert the...
... the name of the video input jacks on your TV owner's guide if you must determine if your TV. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV. Insert the...
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... on the back of the supplied video cable into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV...
... on the back of the supplied video cable into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV...
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... cable box and VCR) to the media center. For this connection you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. You will need a Y-adapter...TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) 18 SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your VCR has ...
... cable box and VCR) to the media center. For this connection you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. You will need a Y-adapter...TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) 18 SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your VCR has ...
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...to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 For the highest quality video from the rear of the 3•2•1 system, you may want to your TV ... the C or S-Video IN jack, you will need to the TV's component video input. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component ...
...to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 For the highest quality video from the rear of the 3•2•1 system, you may want to your TV ... the C or S-Video IN jack, you will need to the TV's component video input. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component ...
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...3•2•1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for connecting external devices to the media center. Note: The recommendations contained in this setup, please notice the following: • S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the cable/satellite box ...an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. See "Media center options" on the media center. In this owner's guide are shown for optimum sound performance. However, before making the video connections between your TV, directly to the 3•2•1 Series II system....
...3•2•1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for connecting external devices to the media center. Note: The recommendations contained in this setup, please notice the following: • S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the cable/satellite box ...an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. See "Media center options" on the media center. In this owner's guide are shown for optimum sound performance. However, before making the video connections between your TV, directly to the 3•2•1 Series II system....
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EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska Figure 17 Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cablesatellite box Media center SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP CBLSAT S-video output Cable/satellite Cable/satellite (CBLSAT) service CBLSAT analog audio CBLSAT digital audio VCR CBLSAT signal to VCR TV VCR analog audio CBLSAT signal to TV Media center's S-video output to TV Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system. 21
EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska Figure 17 Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cablesatellite box Media center SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP CBLSAT S-video output Cable/satellite Cable/satellite (CBLSAT) service CBLSAT analog audio CBLSAT digital audio VCR CBLSAT signal to VCR TV VCR analog audio CBLSAT signal to TV Media center's S-video output to TV Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system. 21
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Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3•2•1 remote in order to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Figure 18 Game console connections Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Connect the video output of a game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3•2•1 remote in order to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Figure 18 Game console connections Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Connect the video output of a game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
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... supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Figure 19 Installing the batteries (2) AA batteries (IEC-R6) Battery compartment door 23 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Installing the remote control batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
... supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Figure 19 Installing the batteries (2) AA batteries (IEC-R6) Battery compartment door 23 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Installing the remote control batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
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...240V rated systems. AC power switch 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on (l). Figure 20 Connecting to on all electronic equipment. A quality suppressor can... damage electronic components in any system. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be purchased at electronics stores....
...240V rated systems. AC power switch 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on (l). Figure 20 Connecting to on all electronic equipment. A quality suppressor can... damage electronic components in any system. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be purchased at electronics stores....
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... for the first time. Point the 3•2•1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. Press Eject again to play the setup DVD, included in order to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV volume until you continue: • All cables are ...select the video input on your TV. 3. B. The DVD will help . • If your TV. See your 3•2•1 system. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your system correctly for help . 4. Check...
... for the first time. Point the 3•2•1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. Press Eject again to play the setup DVD, included in order to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV volume until you continue: • All cables are ...select the video input on your TV. 3. B. The DVD will help . • If your TV. See your 3•2•1 system. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your system correctly for help . 4. Check...