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... 5 Selecting compatible discs 6 Glossary of terms 6 Limited warranty 7 SYSTEM SETUP 8 Unpacking 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 GSX system components 9 Positioning the media center 9 Positioning the speakers 10 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 11 Making system connections 12 Connecting the... (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 to the media center 20 Connecting a game console 22 Installing the remote control batteries...
... 5 Selecting compatible discs 6 Glossary of terms 6 Limited warranty 7 SYSTEM SETUP 8 Unpacking 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 GSX system components 9 Positioning the media center 9 Positioning the speakers 10 Positioning the Acoustimass® module 11 Making system connections 12 Connecting the... (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 to the media center 20 Connecting a game console 22 Installing the remote control batteries...
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...can store approximately 200 hours of this system? • Store your music. The following mark: 5 ,QWURGXFWLRQIP a breakthrough Bose technology that show the same region number on the bottom of the media center that comes in a small media center • uMusic™...universal infrared remote control • Media center input jacks for a TV, cable/satellite box or other component such as a DVR Introducing the uMusic™ intelligent playback system Your 3•2•1 GSX DVD home entertainment system includes the new uMusic intelligent playback system - Then ...
...can store approximately 200 hours of this system? • Store your music. The following mark: 5 ,QWURGXFWLRQIP a breakthrough Bose technology that show the same region number on the bottom of the media center that comes in a small media center • uMusic™...universal infrared remote control • Media center input jacks for a TV, cable/satellite box or other component such as a DVR Introducing the uMusic™ intelligent playback system Your 3•2•1 GSX DVD home entertainment system includes the new uMusic intelligent playback system - Then ...
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...cord (Europe) 230 VAC power cord (UK/Singapore) 240 VAC power cord (Australia) Video cable Stereo cable FM antenna Setup disc For your Product Registration Card. You will need to contact Bose® Customer Service. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to be sure ...your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. SYSTEM SETUP ...
...cord (Europe) 230 VAC power cord (UK/Singapore) 240 VAC power cord (Australia) Video cable Stereo cable FM antenna Setup disc For your Product Registration Card. You will need to contact Bose® Customer Service. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to be sure ...your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to use it. SYSTEM SETUP ...
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...air from the remote control. Note: While these guidelines are offered to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that all the cables will not interfere with your 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system. For example, do not place the product on its front panel. • Position the ...that will reach. • Make sure the media center is close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure that the front of the product and to protect it may block the ventilation openings. For reliable operation ...
...air from the remote control. Note: While these guidelines are offered to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that all the cables will not interfere with your 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system. For example, do not place the product on its front panel. • Position the ...that will reach. • Make sure the media center is close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure that the front of the product and to protect it may block the ventilation openings. For reliable operation ...
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...VWHP6HWXSIP You can be ordered. • Set the speakers on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. Additional or longer cables may also be mounted on their bottom surfaces, only, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead into or away ...Bose® Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to "Accessories" on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Do not place the speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from the picture. • If you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 GSX...
...VWHP6HWXSIP You can be ordered. • Set the speakers on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. Additional or longer cables may also be mounted on their bottom surfaces, only, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead into or away ...Bose® Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to "Accessories" on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Do not place the speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from the picture. • If you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 GSX...
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... 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from interfering with the TV screen. • Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the cable from scratches. • Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall.
... 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from interfering with the TV screen. • Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the cable from scratches. • Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall.
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... Figure 6 Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection Media center rear panel Acoustimass module input jack Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module rear panel Figure 7 Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection Connecting the speakers to the list of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Refer to...module 1. Connecting the Acoustimass module to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Speaker cable Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to the media center Plug one way. Note: The...
... Figure 6 Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection Media center rear panel Acoustimass module input jack Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module rear panel Figure 7 Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection Connecting the speakers to the list of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Refer to...module 1. Connecting the Acoustimass module to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Speaker cable Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to the media center Plug one way. Note: The...
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... the left speaker (Figure 9). RIGHT speaker cable LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 6\VWHP6HWXSIP Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords ...2. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Figure 9 Left and right speaker ...
... the left speaker (Figure 9). RIGHT speaker cable LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 6\VWHP6HWXSIP Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords ...2. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Figure 9 Left and right speaker ...
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... to a wall. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. Follow all safety instructions supplied with positioning the loop for each antenna to your cable TV provider for the AM and FM antennas included with the AM loop antenna to stand it to the external FM jack on the media... may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow the instructions enclosed with your cable company. 14 6\VWHP6HWXSIP FM dipole antenna AM loop antenna Media center FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on ...
... to a wall. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. Follow all safety instructions supplied with positioning the loop for each antenna to your cable TV provider for the AM and FM antennas included with the AM loop antenna to stand it to the external FM jack on the media... may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow the instructions enclosed with your cable company. 14 6\VWHP6HWXSIP FM dipole antenna AM loop antenna Media center FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on ...
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... white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. RF modulators are not compatible with any DVD players and require use the 3•2•1 GSX system with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks, see "Option B: TV (NO audio output jacks) + VCR + media center" on page 17. Insert the ... jack on the back of an RF modulator for this connection. Such TVs are available at your TV in order to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the video input jack used on , you want to use...
... white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. RF modulators are not compatible with any DVD players and require use the 3•2•1 GSX system with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks, see "Option B: TV (NO audio output jacks) + VCR + media center" on page 17. Insert the ... jack on the back of an RF modulator for this connection. Such TVs are available at your TV in order to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the video input jack used on , you want to use...
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... stereo cable to the audio output jacks on , you can directly route the TV audio to the media center. • Option A: TV with audio output jacks+VCR • Option B: TV without audio output jacks+VCR Before proceeding, check your TV for connecting your TV and VCR to the 3•2•1 GSX home...) jack on page 25. Connect one of the video input jack used on your TV in the box on the back of the supplied video cable (yellow) to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Connect the other end of the video...
... stereo cable to the audio output jacks on , you can directly route the TV audio to the media center. • Option A: TV with audio output jacks+VCR • Option B: TV without audio output jacks+VCR Before proceeding, check your TV for connecting your TV and VCR to the 3•2•1 GSX home...) jack on page 25. Connect one of the video input jack used on your TV in the box on the back of the supplied video cable (yellow) to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Connect the other end of the video...
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...(composite) jack on , you will need to select this , you will need to feed audio to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Insert the other end of the cable into one end of the media center. 4. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 Option... + VCR + media center If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your TV in order to the 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this video input on your local electronics...
...(composite) jack on , you will need to select this , you will need to feed audio to view the 3•2•1 GSX system video output. Insert the other end of the cable into one end of the media center. 4. SYSTEM SETUP English Español Français SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 Option... + VCR + media center If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your TV in order to the 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this video input on your local electronics...
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...(see "TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 52) so your 3•2•1 GSX system will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to use S-video to the media center. Making S-video connections...ñol English VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR...to the media center, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. 1.
...(see "TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 52) so your 3•2•1 GSX system will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to use S-video to the media center. Making S-video connections...ñol English VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR...to the media center, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. 1.
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...your TV owner's guide for that is not supplied with the color of the 3•2•1 GSX system, you will need to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your TV, you can purchase it separately. 1. Be sure to match the color ...of the plug with your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 6\VWHP6HWXSIP If you connect an external video device to...
...your TV owner's guide for that is not supplied with the color of the 3•2•1 GSX system, you will need to select the TV video input used for more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your TV, you can purchase it separately. 1. Be sure to match the color ...of the plug with your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 6\VWHP6HWXSIP If you connect an external video device to...
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... 17 shows you can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. Optical digital audio input Coaxial digital audio inputs Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center The 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system provides flexibility for you will...S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the manuals for these external devices may use an optical digital connection. However, before making the video connections between your TV, directly to the 3•2•1 GSX system. Consult the owner's guide that ...
... 17 shows you can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. Optical digital audio input Coaxial digital audio inputs Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center The 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system provides flexibility for you will...S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the manuals for these external devices may use an optical digital connection. However, before making the video connections between your TV, directly to the 3•2•1 GSX system. Consult the owner's guide that ...
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Media center SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP CBL-SAT S-video Cable/satellite Cable/satellite (CBL-SAT) service CBL-SAT analog audio CBL-SAT digital audio VCR CBL-SAT signal to VCR TV VCR analog audio CBL-SAT 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 GSX home entertainment system. 21 6\VWHP6HWXSIP English Español Français Figure 17 Advanced setup example: TV, VCR and cable/satellite box For future use only.
Media center SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP CBL-SAT S-video Cable/satellite Cable/satellite (CBL-SAT) service CBL-SAT analog audio CBL-SAT digital audio VCR CBL-SAT signal to VCR TV VCR analog audio CBL-SAT 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 GSX home entertainment system. 21 6\VWHP6HWXSIP English Español Français Figure 17 Advanced setup example: TV, VCR and cable/satellite box For future use only.
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Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the setup you find a level that produces the desired ...Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your 3•2•1 GSX system. • Point the 3•2•1 GSX remote control at the media center and press On-Off. 6. Use the remote control that connects ...center control panel. • Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Play the 3•2•1 GSX setup DVD. • Press Eject on your TV that came with your system, as soon as all the connections ...
Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the setup you find a level that produces the desired ...Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your 3•2•1 GSX system. • Point the 3•2•1 GSX remote control at the media center and press On-Off. 6. Use the remote control that connects ...center control panel. • Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Play the 3•2•1 GSX setup DVD. • Press Eject on your TV that came with your system, as soon as all the connections ...
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... jack on or off . Pressing this button alternates between FM and AM when the tuner is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 &RQWUROV$QG,QGLFDWRUVIP See ... CD source and turns the system on to the previously selected FM/AM station. • Switches between the cable box and the VCR.* On/Off: Turns your TV on and off .* AUX AUX: Selects the AUX ...sound source and turns your VCR. On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off .* CBL-SAT: Selects the CBL-SAT sound source and turns your TV or VCR....
... jack on or off . Pressing this button alternates between FM and AM when the tuner is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 &RQWUROV$QG,QGLFDWRUVIP See ... CD source and turns the system on to the previously selected FM/AM station. • Switches between the cable box and the VCR.* On/Off: Turns your TV on and off .* AUX AUX: Selects the AUX ...sound source and turns your VCR. On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off .* CBL-SAT: Selects the CBL-SAT sound source and turns your TV or VCR....
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... on your TV screen. • Displays the DVD menu of the currently loaded DVD disc on your TV screen. • Displays the main menu of a cable/satellite box, VCR, or PVR on your TV screen (if supported).* Displays the TV program guide (if supported) on your TV screen. • Removes the...
... on your TV screen. • Displays the DVD menu of the currently loaded DVD disc on your TV screen. • Displays the main menu of a cable/satellite box, VCR, or PVR on your TV screen (if supported).* Displays the TV program guide (if supported) on your TV screen. • Removes the...
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...source. • Pressing - Plays audio CD tracks in play returns to wait for the next command. Skips to control your TV or cable/satellite box). 28 &RQWUROV$QG,QGLFDWRUVIP Starts the disc player. • Skips backward or forward through CD tracks. •... playing disc. • Pressing again (or pressing ) resumes play position. Pressing twice for some menu options. • Displays or dismisses a cable/satellite information window, if supported. • If playing an MP3 CD, displays or dismisses artist and title information on the selected source. Press again...
...source. • Pressing - Plays audio CD tracks in play returns to wait for the next command. Skips to control your TV or cable/satellite box). 28 &RQWUROV$QG,QGLFDWRUVIP Starts the disc player. • Skips backward or forward through CD tracks. •... playing disc. • Pressing again (or pressing ) resumes play position. Pressing twice for some menu options. • Displays or dismisses a cable/satellite information window, if supported. • If playing an MP3 CD, displays or dismisses artist and title information on the selected source. Press again...