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English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the system, is intended to ... should not be placed on the bottom of important operating and maintenance instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. The DVD player should be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Do not incinerate.... is classified as marked on the bottom of your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. No part of procedures other than those specified herein may be of sufficient magnitude to...
English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the system, is intended to ... should not be placed on the bottom of important operating and maintenance instructions in hazardous radiation exposure. The DVD player should be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Do not incinerate.... is classified as marked on the bottom of your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. No part of procedures other than those specified herein may be of sufficient magnitude to...
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... menu 30 To leave the Settings menu 30 Operation 32 Turning your system on and off 32 Before you play your first DVD 32 Loading and playing a DVD 32 Basic DVD operations 33 Using the Parental Control feature to find... Contents English EEssppaanñooll Francçais Appendix Where to restrict...
... menu 30 To leave the Settings menu 30 Operation 32 Turning your system on and off 32 Before you play your first DVD 32 Loading and playing a DVD 32 Basic DVD operations 33 Using the Parental Control feature to find... Contents English EEssppaanñooll Francçais Appendix Where to restrict...
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English Español Appendix Français Contents DVD-specific behavior 34 DVD play options 35 Loading and playing a CD 36 Basic CD operations 36 Changing CD settings 37 Using the sleep timer 37 Using the radio 37 ... Adjustments 40 Locating Audio Setup 40 Audio Setup menu 40 Locating system settings 42 System Setup menu 43 DVD Setup submenu 43 Reference 44 Taking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system 44 Cleaning the media center 44 Cleaning the speakers 44 Cleaning discs 44 Replacing the remote batteries...
English Español Appendix Français Contents DVD-specific behavior 34 DVD play options 35 Loading and playing a CD 36 Basic CD operations 36 Changing CD settings 37 Using the sleep timer 37 Using the radio 37 ... Adjustments 40 Locating Audio Setup 40 Audio Setup menu 40 Locating system settings 42 System Setup menu 43 DVD Setup submenu 43 Reference 44 Taking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system 44 Cleaning the media center 44 Cleaning the speakers 44 Cleaning discs 44 Replacing the remote batteries...
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... in the region in the carton. To help you differentiate them: Button names appear in an advanced home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded...messages appear in bold type with the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following criteria: 1) All tracks must be compatible, their corresponding logos: • Video DVDs • Audio CDs • CD-R and CD-R/Ws • MP3 ...
... in the region in the carton. To help you differentiate them: Button names appear in an advanced home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded...messages appear in bold type with the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following criteria: 1) All tracks must be compatible, their corresponding logos: • Video DVDs • Audio CDs • CD-R and CD-R/Ws • MP3 ...
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... is protected by Cirrus Logic, Inc. a source of terms 2D - the logo representing the above . IR - An acronym for DVD-Video. Pertains to the copyright protection of most TVs. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. There are examples of ...technology licensed by 3) in a TV set. A standard for audio, devel- oped by Macrovision Corporation and other proprietary data formats. In DVD-Video, a division of the rectangular picture in aspect ratio. patents and other licensing restrictions and protections. and 8-cm optical discs. Dolby Digital...
... is protected by Cirrus Logic, Inc. a source of terms 2D - the logo representing the above . IR - An acronym for DVD-Video. Pertains to the copyright protection of most TVs. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. There are examples of ...technology licensed by 3) in a TV set. A standard for audio, devel- oped by Macrovision Corporation and other proprietary data formats. In DVD-Video, a division of the rectangular picture in aspect ratio. patents and other licensing restrictions and protections. and 8-cm optical discs. Dolby Digital...
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... Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. PCM - An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to record many other types ...allows you keep your records Serial numbers are located on a single CD. Most high-end televisions have your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Please have S-video inputs. MP3 - PCM is coded for many hours of serial data communications. An acronym ...
... Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. PCM - An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to record many other types ...allows you keep your records Serial numbers are located on a single CD. Most high-end televisions have your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Please have S-video inputs. MP3 - PCM is coded for many hours of serial data communications. An acronym ...
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...correct video input on page 19. When the TV is on, the display "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will usually appear in order to play a DVD, your television must be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV... the supplied stereo cable to the media center" on your TV does not have several video input jacks (for selecting the video input. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the video input jacks on the back of the video cable (yellow) into the jack labeled VIDEO 1 (R). 5. Under the ...
...correct video input on page 19. When the TV is on, the display "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will usually appear in order to play a DVD, your television must be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV... the supplied stereo cable to the media center" on your TV does not have several video input jacks (for selecting the video input. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the video input jacks on the back of the video cable (yellow) into the jack labeled VIDEO 1 (R). 5. Under the ...
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... TV cable connectors do not have an option to turn up the TV's volume by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. English System Setup S-video as the TV and VCR) to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system.... To make this connection, which is available at your TV does not have a composite video or an S-video input. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of an RF modulator for this alternate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable from the TV into the S-VIDEO...
... TV cable connectors do not have an option to turn up the TV's volume by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. English System Setup S-video as the TV and VCR) to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system.... To make this connection, which is available at your TV does not have a composite video or an S-video input. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of an RF modulator for this alternate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable from the TV into the S-VIDEO...
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...FDEOH \HOORZ 9,'(2 $8',2 ,1 287 / 5 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 19 Attach the other end of the video input jacks on your TV in order to play a DVD. You will need assistance. Attach the supplied stereo cable to the media center. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the TV...
...FDEOH \HOORZ 9,'(2 $8',2 ,1 287 / 5 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 19 Attach the other end of the video input jacks on your TV in order to play a DVD. You will need assistance. Attach the supplied stereo cable to the media center. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the TV...
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... menu on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your television must be on. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of that produces the desired sound. 20 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on ...your TV In order to play a DVD, your TV owner's guide for instructions). Note: In some models, when the TV's internal speakers are unable to locate the video input setting ...
... menu on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your television must be on. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of that produces the desired sound. 20 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on ...your TV In order to play a DVD, your TV owner's guide for instructions). Note: In some models, when the TV's internal speakers are unable to locate the video input setting ...
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... of the media center. 3. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV. Locate the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV in order to play a DVD. Attach the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the back of the video input jack you use...
... of the media center. 3. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV. Locate the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV in order to play a DVD. Attach the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the back of the video input jack you use...
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...power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet (Figure 19). Note: Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV will simulate surround sound effects. To make the final connection, insert the... A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is currently selected. English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be sure to set to receive signals from both speakers. Figure 19 Connecting the power cord Power switch* Dual voltage switch**...
...power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet (Figure 19). Note: Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV will simulate surround sound effects. To make the final connection, insert the... A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is currently selected. English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be sure to set to receive signals from both speakers. Figure 19 Connecting the power cord Power switch* Dual voltage switch**...
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...to the media center, use the remote or power switch for that specific component, or the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system can turn on the media center by pressing the On/Off button on the remote or the Power button on or off. Unmutes the... Buttons on . Unmutes the system volume. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. Unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. If you followed the instructions in CD/DVD player and turns the system on the remote control are the same as the 3•2•1 remote...
...to the media center, use the remote or power switch for that specific component, or the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system can turn on the media center by pressing the On/Off button on the remote or the Power button on or off. Unmutes the... Buttons on . Unmutes the system volume. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. Unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. If you followed the instructions in CD/DVD player and turns the system on the remote control are the same as the 3•2•1 remote...
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.... Displays or exits the Bose 3•2•1 system on-screen menus, provided that the correct Video Input setting is pressed again. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV" on -screen menu, changes the setting of a selected menu item. Skips to a similarly numbered DVD chapter, CD track, or...18, 2003 27 Seeks forward/backward to Stop. Press Stop again and the player moves to cancel this mode. Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title until the button is selected on -screen menu, selects the next item, up /down . In an on the TV. Enters submenus....
.... Displays or exits the Bose 3•2•1 system on-screen menus, provided that the correct Video Input setting is pressed again. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV" on -screen menu, changes the setting of a selected menu item. Skips to a similarly numbered DVD chapter, CD track, or...18, 2003 27 Seeks forward/backward to Stop. Press Stop again and the player moves to cancel this mode. Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title until the button is selected on -screen menu, selects the next item, up /down . In an on the TV. Enters submenus....
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...center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area on the front that indicates the current status of the system, and a DVD/CD tray that may appear, depending on the current status of the system Display indicators With the system turned on, the music center display lights... 24). Their functions are also available through use of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK MOVIE EQ RDS STEREO DVD CD AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AM FM Source indicators (The selected source appears in an outlined box.) RDS indicator (Europe only) Movie equalization mode ...
...center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area on the front that indicates the current status of the system, and a DVD/CD tray that may appear, depending on the current status of the system Display indicators With the system turned on, the music center display lights... 24). Their functions are also available through use of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK MOVIE EQ RDS STEREO DVD CD AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AM FM Source indicators (The selected source appears in an outlined box.) RDS indicator (Europe only) Movie equalization mode ...
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...Settings button on -screen menu disappears. Title bar - Menu items - Source-related settings and submenus appear in Figure 25. Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: Off DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup Submenu - Lists options for audio and video performance. Navigation controls - The on the remote. Selected menu...how to use menus that the media center and the TV are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you have selected the correct Video Input setting on your TV" on your TV. Menu items are ...
...Settings button on -screen menu disappears. Title bar - Menu items - Source-related settings and submenus appear in Figure 25. Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: Off DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup Submenu - Lists options for audio and video performance. Navigation controls - The on the remote. Selected menu...how to use menus that the media center and the TV are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you have selected the correct Video Input setting on your TV" on your TV. Menu items are ...
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... change setting Figure 27 A DVD status example To check the system status Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup DVD Playing The Movie Title Title 1 of 13 Chapter 1 of 1 Chooses an audio track for the current DVD. select item AM271966_00_V.pdf August... 18, 2003 31 select item change a setting Controls, Displays, Menus DVD Play Options (1 of 2) Title: Chapter: 1 of 3 1 of 19 Title Time: Time Display: ...
... change setting Figure 27 A DVD status example To check the system status Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup DVD Playing The Movie Title Title 1 of 13 Chapter 1 of 1 Chooses an audio track for the current DVD. select item AM271966_00_V.pdf August... 18, 2003 31 select item change a setting Controls, Displays, Menus DVD Play Options (1 of 2) Title: Chapter: 1 of 3 1 of 19 Title Time: Time Display: ...
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...open media center tray. Most TVs have connected the video cable to indicate which video input is automatically selected. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button to turn the media center on and select the source at the same time. Selecting the correct video input on the remote. 32 AM271966_00_V... for any source button on the remote to turn the system on . 3. When you have a TV/VIDEO, INPUT, or AUX IN button for the DVD player and disc match, as explained on your television, please consult your TV's owner's guide. Check the region code number on the media center label...
...open media center tray. Most TVs have connected the video cable to indicate which video input is automatically selected. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button to turn the media center on and select the source at the same time. Selecting the correct video input on the remote. 32 AM271966_00_V... for any source button on the remote to turn the system on . 3. When you have a TV/VIDEO, INPUT, or AUX IN button for the DVD player and disc match, as explained on your television, please consult your TV's owner's guide. Check the region code number on the media center label...
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English Basic DVD operations If you want to stop the disc. Stop a DVD movie... Search through the movie backward or forward... Press Stop/Eject to : Pause a DVD movie... Eject a DVD Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Press Stop . Press and hold Scan or . Press again to do this: Press Pause . AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 33 Press Chapter up/down. Use the remote to eject. Operation Repeat a chapter... Skip to the next/previous chapter...
English Basic DVD operations If you want to stop the disc. Stop a DVD movie... Search through the movie backward or forward... Press Stop/Eject to : Pause a DVD movie... Eject a DVD Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Press Stop . Press and hold Scan or . Press again to do this: Press Pause . AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 33 Press Chapter up/down. Use the remote to eject. Operation Repeat a chapter... Skip to the next/previous chapter...
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... to change a current password. Rating 8 means no parental controls are playing and does not indicate a problem with the ratings on DVDs, and are usually equivalent to 8 (most restricted) 7 Adult audiences NC-17 6 Mature audiences R 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 ...Teenage audiences PG-13 3 Mature young audiences PG 2 Most audiences 1 General (unrestricted audiences) G DVD-specific behavior When you select features from 1 (unrestricted audiences) to standard movie ratings provided by the Motion Picture Association of unrated...
... to change a current password. Rating 8 means no parental controls are playing and does not indicate a problem with the ratings on DVDs, and are usually equivalent to 8 (most restricted) 7 Adult audiences NC-17 6 Mature audiences R 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 ...Teenage audiences PG-13 3 Mature young audiences PG 2 Most audiences 1 General (unrestricted audiences) G DVD-specific behavior When you select features from 1 (unrestricted audiences) to standard movie ratings provided by the Motion Picture Association of unrated...