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...prior written permission. 2 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the PS3-2-1 or ...Please dispose of its advanced features. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE...
...prior written permission. 2 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the PS3-2-1 or ...Please dispose of its advanced features. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE...
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...For your records 7 Unpacking 8 Finding the product serial numbers 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the 3•2•1 speakers 9 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 When the system setup is completed 13 Making the connections 14 ... MENU controls 27 PLAYBACK controls 27 The advanced remote control 28 Enhanced controls 28 Programming the advanced remote 28 The media center 29 Control panel and buttons 29 Display indicators 29 TV on-screen menus 30 To enter the Settings menu 30 ...
...For your records 7 Unpacking 8 Finding the product serial numbers 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the 3•2•1 speakers 9 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 When the system setup is completed 13 Making the connections 14 ... MENU controls 27 PLAYBACK controls 27 The advanced remote control 28 Enhanced controls 28 Programming the advanced remote 28 The media center 29 Control panel and buttons 29 Display indicators 29 TV on-screen menus 30 To enter the Settings menu 30 ...
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... 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 44 Troubleshooting 45 Customer service 46 Warranty 46 Accessories 46 Technical...
... 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 44 Troubleshooting 45 Customer service 46 Warranty 46 Accessories 46 Technical...
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...8226;1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following types of discs identified by bold capitalized type Important guidelines for trouble-free performance of the media center that show the same region number on the media center display. How text is used ... home entertainment system (and its few parts require little effort to choose only DVD discs that comes in gray boxes. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-...
...8226;1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following types of discs identified by bold capitalized type Important guidelines for trouble-free performance of the media center that show the same region number on the media center display. How text is used ... home entertainment system (and its few parts require little effort to choose only DVD discs that comes in gray boxes. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-...
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...end televisions have your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Title - Track - This is significantly better than the movie alone. NTSC - Individual selections recorded on the bottom of the media center and the rear of data compression used for ...audio. An acronym for transmission or recording. Also called Y/C. It is used for many hours of an analog signal. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. English Introduction...
...end televisions have your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Title - Track - This is significantly better than the movie alone. NTSC - Individual selections recorded on the bottom of the media center and the rear of data compression used for ...audio. An acronym for transmission or recording. Also called Y/C. It is used for many hours of an analog signal. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. English Introduction...
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... your product registration card and in the space provided on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass® module. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. For Bose contact information, refer to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18...
... your product registration card and in the space provided on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass® module. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. For Bose contact information, refer to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18...
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...sound experience. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 For example, do not place the product on its ventilation openings. • Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may find other in a position and ...enough to the Acoustimass module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure the media center will be connected to the media center. English System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components Use the following guidelines to choose...
...sound experience. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 For example, do not place the product on its ventilation openings. • Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may find other in a position and ...enough to the Acoustimass module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure the media center will be connected to the media center. English System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components Use the following guidelines to choose...
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AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 13 English System Setup Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage When the system setup is completed With the speakers and media center placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to read the section on making the connections before you plug in the room without missing a note. CAUTION: Be sure to sit, recline, or move about in the system.
AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 13 English System Setup Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage When the system setup is completed With the speakers and media center placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to read the section on making the connections before you plug in the room without missing a note. CAUTION: Be sure to sit, recline, or move about in the system.
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... on either side of the plug. Before you call, refer to the list of of speaker cable 2. Figure 10 Connecting the speaker cable to the media center VIDEO D L AUDIO INPUT IDEO 2 L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS OPTICAL R R D R S ACOUSTIMASS MODULE S R 6SHDNHUFDEOH Figure 11 ...right the first time. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are needed to make these connections, contact Bose. Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1.
... on either side of the plug. Before you call, refer to the list of of speaker cable 2. Figure 10 Connecting the speaker cable to the media center VIDEO D L AUDIO INPUT IDEO 2 L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS OPTICAL R R D R S ACOUSTIMASS MODULE S R 6SHDNHUFDEOH Figure 11 ...right the first time. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are needed to make these connections, contact Bose. Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1.
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...rear panel of the module cable into the ACOUSTIMASS MODULE jack. 3. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 15 Figure 14 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center AUDIO INPUT O IDEO 2 L L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS R R D R S ACOUSTIMASS ...MODULE S R Acoustimass module cable $&,1387 0(',$&(17(5 WARNING: Do not plug the Acoustimass module's power cord into the MEDIA CENTER jack. 2. Place the right speaker to the left of the Acoustimass® module. Insert the right-angle connector (Figure 14) of the...
...rear panel of the module cable into the ACOUSTIMASS MODULE jack. 3. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 15 Figure 14 Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center AUDIO INPUT O IDEO 2 L L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS R R D R S ACOUSTIMASS ...MODULE S R Acoustimass module cable $&,1387 0(',$&(17(5 WARNING: Do not plug the Acoustimass module's power cord into the MEDIA CENTER jack. 2. Place the right speaker to the left of the Acoustimass® module. Insert the right-angle connector (Figure 14) of the...
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...that are jacks for assistance. If necessary, contact your home. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. 3. Extend the antenna as far from the media center and other end and move them around to provide the best reception. Experiment with positioning the loop for each antenna to establish optimum FM reception.... Plug the connector into the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the two that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is...
...that are jacks for assistance. If necessary, contact your home. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. 3. Extend the antenna as far from the media center and other end and move them around to provide the best reception. Experiment with positioning the loop for each antenna to establish optimum FM reception.... Plug the connector into the FM antenna jack on the back panel of the media center. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the two that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is...
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...of the video cable (yellow) into the AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack. Locate the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV" below. 3. Attach the other end of the media center. When the TV is currently selected. Attach the other end of the video input jack you have several video input jacks (for selecting the video...yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on page 21. 1. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 17 Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are unable to the media center by inserting the white plug into the AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack, and the red plug into one of these jacks, make note of the name of...
...of the video cable (yellow) into the AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack. Locate the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV" below. 3. Attach the other end of the media center. When the TV is currently selected. Attach the other end of the video input jack you have several video input jacks (for selecting the video...yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on page 21. 1. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 17 Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are unable to the media center by inserting the white plug into the AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack, and the red plug into one of these jacks, make note of the name of...
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... also use S-video to connect your local electronics store. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume on the media center. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of an S-video cable from the TV into...system, the speakers in Figure 16 on . To make this connection, which is available at your cable box to the media center, you listen to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher-quality TV picture ...8226;1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer.
... also use S-video to connect your local electronics store. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume on the media center. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use of an S-video cable from the TV into...system, the speakers in Figure 16 on . To make this connection, which is available at your cable box to the media center, you listen to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher-quality TV picture ...8226;1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer.
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... 19 Attach the other end of the video cable (yellow) into one of the jack you must determine if your TV and VCR to the media center. You will need assistance. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Attach the other end of ...the video input jack you can directly route the TV audio to the media center by inserting the white plug into the Audio Out (L) jack and the red plug into the jack labeled VIDEO 1 (R). 5. Attach the supplied stereo cable to...
... 19 Attach the other end of the video cable (yellow) into one of the jack you must determine if your TV and VCR to the media center. You will need assistance. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Attach the other end of ...the video input jack you can directly route the TV audio to the media center by inserting the white plug into the Audio Out (L) jack and the red plug into the jack labeled VIDEO 1 (R). 5. Attach the supplied stereo cable to...
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...$8',2 287 9&5 / 5 ([LVWLQJ ZLUH 9,'(2 ,1 6WHUHRFDEOH UHGDQG ZKLWH AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 21 Attach a second video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT of the media center. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of these jacks, make note of the name of the video input jack you choose. Make...one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. English Figure 18 Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center with no TV audio output System Setup If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have several video ...
...$8',2 287 9&5 / 5 ([LVWLQJ ZLUH 9,'(2 ,1 6WHUHRFDEOH UHGDQG ZKLWH AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 21 Attach a second video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT of the media center. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of these jacks, make note of the name of the video input jack you choose. Make...one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. English Figure 18 Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center with no TV audio output System Setup If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have several video ...
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... (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. Then select Mono decoding (see "Audio Setup menu" on page 40) so your TV owner's guide. 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/VCR...
... (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. Then select Mono decoding (see "Audio Setup menu" on page 40) so your TV owner's guide. 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/VCR...
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...8226;1 home entertainment system with the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on -screen menu. • When connecting a component's audio to the media center jacks, remember to add other components, please read and consider the important guidelines below. In addition, the VIDEO 1 input provides an optical ... Connecting other sources The 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to the manuals for movie EQ. If you plan to the media center using the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and AUX input jacks on making any connection. Guidelines for connecting other components • You can ...
...8226;1 home entertainment system with the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on -screen menu. • When connecting a component's audio to the media center jacks, remember to add other components, please read and consider the important guidelines below. In addition, the VIDEO 1 input provides an optical ... Connecting other sources The 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to the manuals for movie EQ. If you plan to the media center using the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and AUX input jacks on making any connection. Guidelines for connecting other components • You can ...
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English System Setup Figure 21 Advanced analog and digital connections, using S-video pass-through to the media center Media center jacks VIDEO INPUT C 4 S VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D R D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS R S ACOUSTIMASS MODULE S R 12 3 ...
English System Setup Figure 21 Advanced analog and digital connections, using S-video pass-through to the media center Media center jacks VIDEO INPUT C 4 S VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D R D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C VIDEO OUTPUT C AUDIO OUTPUT L SPEAKERS R S ACOUSTIMASS MODULE S R 12 3 ...
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...digital audio output. English Figure 22 AUX input connections Figure 23 AUX input connections System Setup Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio recording devices such as an audio CD changer, can connect an optical output to the .... AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 25 Note: The digital audio inputs of the media center (Figure 22). If so, you can be connected to the AUX inputs on the rear panel of the media center. Use an optical digital cable or coaxial cable to decode a DTS bitstream from ...
...digital audio output. English Figure 22 AUX input connections Figure 23 AUX input connections System Setup Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio recording devices such as an audio CD changer, can connect an optical output to the .... AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 25 Note: The digital audio inputs of the media center (Figure 22). If so, you can be connected to the AUX inputs on the rear panel of the media center. Use an optical digital cable or coaxial cable to decode a DTS bitstream from ...
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... the system volume. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. Other buttons on the media center provide some of this guide, you can press any source button on the 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 be "taught" to function. SOURCE controls Selects the built-in ...
... the system volume. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. Other buttons on the media center provide some of this guide, you can press any source button on the 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 be "taught" to function. SOURCE controls Selects the built-in ...