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... 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 connections 12 Connecting the... 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 audio devices 20 Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR...
... 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 connections 12 Connecting the... 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 audio devices 20 Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR...
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Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh OPERATION 35 Turning your system on and off 35 Playing video DVDs 35 Basic DVD operations 36 Restricting access to video DVDs 36 Playing audio CDs 37 Listening to FM/AM radio 38 Tuning to a station 38 Storing stations as presets...menu 43 TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu 44 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45 Using the System menu 45 Audio options 47 Video options 48 Media center options 49 Remote control options 50 DVD Lock options 51 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 53 Cleaning 53 Replacing the remote ...
Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh OPERATION 35 Turning your system on and off 35 Playing video DVDs 35 Basic DVD operations 36 Restricting access to video DVDs 36 Playing audio CDs 37 Listening to FM/AM radio 38 Tuning to a station 38 Storing stations as presets...menu 43 TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu 44 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45 Using the System menu 45 Audio options 47 Video options 48 Media center options 49 Remote control options 50 DVD Lock options 51 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 53 Cleaning 53 Replacing the remote ...
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... INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you can enjoy your new system's performance right away. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. ...Video CD • CD-R and CD-R/W • DVD-R and DVD-RW • MP3 CDs, where - Yet its few parts 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...
... INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you can enjoy your new system's performance right away. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. ...Video CD • CD-R and CD-R/W • DVD-R and DVD-RW • MP3 CDs, where - Yet its few parts 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...
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...and synchronization information. Pertains to the type of the picture relative to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment system or on an infrared light beam. It is most ...disc are sold. Technically called a part of the picture. DTS - These numbers are allocated according to video with black borders at the top and bottom of title (PTT). The 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must match. the logo representing DTS.
...and synchronization information. Pertains to the type of the picture relative to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment system or on an infrared light beam. It is most ...disc are sold. Technically called a part of the picture. DTS - These numbers are allocated according to video with black borders at the top and bottom of title (PTT). The 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must match. the logo representing DTS.
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...: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to record many hours of this work may include more than composite video since it to separate... by Cirrus Logic, Inc. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are provided on the card and mail it does not require a comb filter to Bose. NTSC - Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. The...
...: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to record many hours of this work may include more than composite video since it to separate... by Cirrus Logic, Inc. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are provided on the card and mail it does not require a comb filter to Bose. NTSC - Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. The...
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...module Remote control Batteries Stereo cable 3•2•1 speakers or 3•2•1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers Video cable 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup ...® 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...the carton. If any part of the media center and Acoustimass module. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Your system includes one the following cords: 120...
...module Remote control Batteries Stereo cable 3•2•1 speakers or 3•2•1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers Video cable 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup ...® 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...the carton. If any part of the media center and Acoustimass module. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. Your system includes one the following cords: 120...
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... its side or stand it on its feet. Figure 5 Recommended orientation of the module 3 ft (1 m) minimum • Attach the medium-sized rubber feet to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media, you should not store any of these items directly on the module. This prevents a blocked port or over...
... its side or stand it on its feet. Figure 5 Recommended orientation of the module 3 ft (1 m) minimum • Attach the medium-sized rubber feet to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media, you should not store any of these items directly on the module. This prevents a blocked port or over...
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...this section and go to "Connecting your TV in the box on page 17. Making composite video connections Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on page 16. Insert one end of an RF modulator for ... are not compatible with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks, see "If your local electronics store. 1. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the media center (Figure 11). Making audio connections Note: If your TV does not have a composite...
...this section and go to "Connecting your TV in the box on page 17. Making composite video connections Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on page 16. Insert one end of an RF modulator for ... are not compatible with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks, see "If your local electronics store. 1. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the media center (Figure 11). Making audio connections Note: If your TV does not have a composite...
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...has audio output jacks, you need assistance. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Cable/satellite box (if applicable) Existing cable VCR Video cable (yellow connectors) Existing TV connector cable panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi...". 16 Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV. Consult your TV has ...
...has audio output jacks, you need assistance. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Cable/satellite box (if applicable) Existing cable VCR Video cable (yellow connectors) Existing TV connector cable panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi...". 16 Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV. Consult your TV has ...
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... end of the stereo cable to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Connect one end of your VCR. Insert the red RCA plug into the... source on the 3•2•1 remote to the AUX Audio IN jacks on your VCR. Insert one end of the media center. 4. To do this video input on the back of the supplied stereo cable to hear sound from TV programs. TV connection panel VCR connection panel Existing cable TV 17...
... end of the stereo cable to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Connect one end of your VCR. Insert the red RCA plug into the... source on the 3•2•1 remote to the AUX Audio IN jacks on your VCR. Insert one end of the media center. 4. To do this video input on the back of the supplied stereo cable to hear sound from TV programs. TV connection panel VCR connection panel Existing cable TV 17...
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For this setup, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from both speakers. You will need to select "Mono decoding" (see "TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 44) so your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and ...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 TV to the media center, you must also use S-video to connect your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR is not labeled...
For this setup, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from both speakers. You will need to select "Mono decoding" (see "TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 44) so your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and ...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 TV to the media center, you must also use S-video to connect your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR is not labeled...
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... EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of the 3•2•1... will need to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your TV. To turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Note: For more ...
... EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of the 3•2•1... will need to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your TV. To turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Note: For more ...
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... and cable/satellite box. Therefore, the media center output video is sent to the TV also through an S-video connection. • Analog and digital coax audio connections are basic suggestions for the cable/satellite box. Instructions and terminology pertinent to the 3•2•1 Series II system. See "Media center options" on page 49. Use...
... and cable/satellite box. Therefore, the media center output video is sent to the TV also through an S-video connection. • Analog and digital coax audio connections are basic suggestions for the cable/satellite box. Instructions and terminology pertinent to the 3•2•1 Series II system. See "Media center options" on page 49. Use...
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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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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. 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. Connect the video output of a game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
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. 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. Connect the video output of a game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
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...are completed. Turn on your system for the setup you may need to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Name TV video input used: • The method of the media center. Refer to your TV does not have made and confirm proper sound performance. 25 Play ... batteries were installed in the remote control. • The power cord was installed and plugged into the disc tray. Using your TV remote, select the video input on your 3•2•1 system. Press Eject on your TV. Turn on the media center control panel. C. Turn off , you verify that ...
...are completed. Turn on your system for the setup you may need to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Name TV video input used: • The method of the media center. Refer to your TV does not have made and confirm proper sound performance. 25 Play ... batteries were installed in the remote control. • The power cord was installed and plugged into the disc tray. Using your TV remote, select the video input on your 3•2•1 system. Press Eject on your TV. Turn on the media center control panel. C. Turn off , you verify that ...
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For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 See "Setting up your remote to control other to your VCR. Status LED: • Remains off (unlit) during normal operation. ...
For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 See "Setting up your remote to control other to your VCR. Status LED: • Remains off (unlit) during normal operation. ...
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...;cohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska Remote control - See "Setting up your TV screen.* • Tunes the FM or AM radio to control other audio/video devices" on -screen menus for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your remote to the next higher or lower frequency. • Selects the...
...;cohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska Remote control - See "Setting up your TV screen.* • Tunes the FM or AM radio to control other audio/video devices" on -screen menus for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your remote to the next higher or lower frequency. • Selects the...
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... audio CD tracks in random order. lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. • Skips to control other audio/video devices" on page 30. 28 tion. Pressing twice for a disc in the Electronic Program Guide (if supported). * Requires special remote settings. Press again to change...
... audio CD tracks in random order. lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. • Skips to control other audio/video devices" on page 30. 28 tion. Pressing twice for a disc in the Electronic Program Guide (if supported). * Requires special remote settings. Press again to change...
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... CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Aspect ratio or Teletext On/Off control You will be marked in one of two ways on your remote to control other video recording device is selected, the Red button activates the record function.* • When a cable source is selected, A, B, and C are used ...See "Setting up your remote control. The symbol defines the function. Red Green Yellow Blue *Requires special remote settings. Symbol Function When a video source is selected, turns the Teletext mode on page 30. 29 Recording/Cable or Teletext controls These four buttons will see one of two ...
... CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Aspect ratio or Teletext On/Off control You will be marked in one of two ways on your remote to control other video recording device is selected, the Red button activates the record function.* • When a cable source is selected, A, B, and C are used ...See "Setting up your remote control. The symbol defines the function. Red Green Yellow Blue *Requires special remote settings. Symbol Function When a video source is selected, turns the Teletext mode on page 30. 29 Recording/Cable or Teletext controls These four buttons will see one of two ...