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...fied herein may be placed on the apparatus. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. The CLASS 1 LASER ...on the system, is located on the bottom of the media center. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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...
...fied herein may be placed on the apparatus. It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. The CLASS 1 LASER ...on the system, is located on the bottom of the media center. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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...
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Safety Information 2 Contents 3 Before you begin 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 How text is used in this owner's guide 5 Glossary of terms 6 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 Additional cables 14 Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 14 Connecting the Acoustimass module 15 Attaching ...
Safety Information 2 Contents 3 Before you begin 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 How text is used in this owner's guide 5 Glossary of terms 6 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 Additional cables 14 Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 14 Connecting the Acoustimass module 15 Attaching ...
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... 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 44 Troubleshooting 45 Customer service 46 Warranty...
... 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 44 Troubleshooting 45 Customer service 46 Warranty...
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... your home entertainment system (and its few parts require little effort to set up, so you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which must also match the DVD discs. On-Screen Display messages appear in bold type with ...sold. If a button has only a symbol, that alone will be sure to choose only DVD discs that comes in the carton. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. ...
... your home entertainment system (and its few parts require little effort to set up, so you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which must also match the DVD discs. On-Screen Display messages appear in bold type with ...sold. If a button has only a symbol, that alone will be sure to choose only DVD discs that comes in the carton. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. ...
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The trademarked logo for Dolby® Digital, a perceptual coding system for infrared. Aspect Ratio - There are trademarks of composite video systems. Dolby* - A single video signal that is the width of encoding audio for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on 12- DVD - An acronym that is most TVs. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that sends/receives commands on discs. 1- Chapter - Pertains ...
The trademarked logo for Dolby® Digital, a perceptual coding system for infrared. Aspect Ratio - There are trademarks of composite video systems. Dolby* - A single video signal that is the width of encoding audio for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on 12- DVD - An acronym that is most TVs. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that sends/receives commands on discs. 1- Chapter - Pertains ...
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... of the media center and the rear of the digital audio signal used for transmission or recording. Track - For your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Please have S-video inputs. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 7 MP3 - NTSC - PAL - MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is one of several composite...
... of the media center and the rear of the digital audio signal used for transmission or recording. Track - For your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Please have S-video inputs. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 7 MP3 - NTSC - PAL - MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is one of several composite...
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WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. Notify Bose or your system. Acoustimass module (2) Model 3•2•1 speakers or (2) 3•2•1 GemstoneTM speaker arrays Your carton contains one of the cords below: 120V ...a good time to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Check to the address sheet included in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your system includes the parts shown in the space provided on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass...
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. Notify Bose or your system. Acoustimass module (2) Model 3•2•1 speakers or (2) 3•2•1 GemstoneTM speaker arrays Your carton contains one of the cords below: 120V ...a good time to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Check to the address sheet included in the carton. For Bose contact information, refer to be sure your system includes the parts shown in the space provided on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass...
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Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference when they are offered to provide the best system performance, you may find other in an enclosed space can cause the sound to become separated from each other placement choices that will be connected to the media center. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 The Acoustimass® module is designed to deliver. Note: While these guidelines are on or near the TV. IHHWPHWHU PLQLPXP /HIWVSHDNHU 5LJKWVSHDNHU IHHW PHWHU PD[LPXP IHHW PHWHU PD[LPXP 0HGLD FHQWHU 9&5 Place each ...
Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference when they are offered to provide the best system performance, you may find other in an enclosed space can cause the sound to become separated from each other placement choices that will be connected to the media center. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 The Acoustimass® module is designed to deliver. Note: While these guidelines are on or near the TV. IHHWPHWHU PLQLPXP /HIWVSHDNHU 5LJKWVSHDNHU IHHW PHWHU PD[LPXP IHHW PHWHU PD[LPXP 0HGLD FHQWHU 9&5 Place each ...
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.... If you are designed to the list of of the speakers, with the Bose logo right-side up (Figure 4). 10 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Be sure each 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS speaker faces straight ahead toward the listening area, not angled WARNING: Choose a ...stable and level surface for both speakers into or away from Bose® customer service. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number ...
.... If you are designed to the list of of the speakers, with the Bose logo right-side up (Figure 4). 10 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Be sure each 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS speaker faces straight ahead toward the listening area, not angled WARNING: Choose a ...stable and level surface for both speakers into or away from Bose® customer service. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number ...
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UB-20 Wall Bracket UT-S20 Table Stand UFS-20 Floor Stand Additional cables To contact Bose for additional or longer cables, refer to "Accessories" on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands (Figure 5). AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 11 English Figure 5 Speaker accessories System Setup Speaker Accessories The 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS speakers can also be mounted on page 46. For ordering information, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton.
UB-20 Wall Bracket UT-S20 Table Stand UFS-20 Floor Stand Additional cables To contact Bose for additional or longer cables, refer to "Accessories" on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands (Figure 5). AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 11 English Figure 5 Speaker accessories System Setup Speaker Accessories The 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS speakers can also be mounted on page 46. For ordering information, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton.
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Although this is not an immediate risk to prevent interference from scratches. This prevents a blocked port or over-powering bass. • Stand the Acoustimass module on its side or stand it on either end (Figure 7). 086,&&(17(5 $&,1387 CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which is convenient (under a table, behind a sofa or chair, screened by drapes) but will not block the ventilation openings of the module. • Aim the port of these items directly on its feet. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Make sure to ...
Although this is not an immediate risk to prevent interference from scratches. This prevents a blocked port or over-powering bass. • Stand the Acoustimass module on its side or stand it on either end (Figure 7). 086,&&(17(5 $&,1387 CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which is convenient (under a table, behind a sofa or chair, screened by drapes) but will not block the ventilation openings of the module. • Aim the port of these items directly on its feet. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Make sure to ...
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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. 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.
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... the single-plug end of the speaker cable into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose. Figure 9 Connection panel on the rear of the media center VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D... Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up right the first time. Tighten the screws on the...
... the single-plug end of the speaker cable into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose. Figure 9 Connection panel on the rear of the media center VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D... Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up right the first time. Tighten the screws on the...
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Insert the other system connections have been made. 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. Firmly tighten the two screws at each end of the module cable into the ACOUSTIMASS MODULE jack. 3. Locate the jack labeled MEDIA CENTER on the right speaker. 5,*+7 /()7 Figure 13 Left and...
Insert the other system connections have been made. 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. Firmly tighten the two screws at each end of the module cable into the ACOUSTIMASS MODULE jack. 3. Locate the jack labeled MEDIA CENTER on the right speaker. 5,*+7 /()7 Figure 13 Left and...
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Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. 3. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the AM loop antenna to your cable company. 16 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Spread out the antenna arms at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the media center and at the other external equipment as possible, at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) from the Acoustimass® module. AM antenna 1. Move the antenna loop as far as possible. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to stand it on the back panel of the ...
Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. 3. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the AM loop antenna to your cable company. 16 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Spread out the antenna arms at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the media center and at the other external equipment as possible, at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) from the Acoustimass® module. AM antenna 1. Move the antenna loop as far as possible. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to stand it on the back panel of the ...
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Note: If your TV does not have an audio output jack, see "If your TV does not have several video input jacks (for selecting the video input. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on page 21. 1. See "Selecting the correct video input on the back of the media center. Make note of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks" on the back of the media center (Figure 16). 2. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of the video input jacks on your television, please consult your TV's owner's guide. Locate the AUDIO ...
Note: If your TV does not have an audio output jack, see "If your TV does not have several video input jacks (for selecting the video input. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on page 21. 1. See "Selecting the correct video input on the back of the media center. Make note of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks" on the back of the media center (Figure 16). 2. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of the video input jacks on your television, please consult your TV's owner's guide. Locate the AUDIO ...
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... may be on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV owner's guide for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. Note: If you use S-video to connect your local electronics store. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume...
... may be on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV owner's guide for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. Note: If you use S-video to connect your local electronics store. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume...
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Figure 17 Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center using the TV's audio output If your TV has audio output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, you use Most TVs have several video input jacks (for connecting your TV in order to the media center. Make note of the media center (Figure 17). 2. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV" on the back of the video input jack you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. 1. Attach one end of the media center. Attach the other end of the video cable (yellow) into one of ...
Figure 17 Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center using the TV's audio output If your TV has audio output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, you use Most TVs have several video input jacks (for connecting your TV in order to the media center. Make note of the media center (Figure 17). 2. See "Selecting the correct video input on your TV" on the back of the video input jack you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. 1. Attach one end of the media center. Attach the other end of the video cable (yellow) into one of ...
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Use the on-screen menu on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV owner's guide for details.) If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV owner's guide for instructions). If you have a TV/VIDEO, INPUT, or AUX IN button for selecting the video input. When the TV is currently selected. English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be on. Note: In some models, when ...
Use the on-screen menu on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV owner's guide for details.) If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV owner's guide for instructions). If you have a TV/VIDEO, INPUT, or AUX IN button for selecting the video input. When the TV is currently selected. English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be on. Note: In some models, when ...
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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 input jacks (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). For this type of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to play a DVD. Make note of connection, you will need to select the corresponding video input setting on page 22. $8',2,1387MDFNV VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D R D AUX...
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 input jacks (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). For this type of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to play a DVD. Make note of connection, you will need to select the corresponding video input setting on page 22. $8',2,1387MDFNV VIDEO 1 D L 75 1 FM AM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D R D AUX...