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...compatibility 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 ... (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...
...compatibility 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 ... (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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..., cable/satellite box or other periods • SACDs (CD-compatible content only) 5 Yet its few parts require little effort to set up , so you can play the following items are included 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...
..., cable/satellite box or other periods • SACDs (CD-compatible content only) 5 Yet its few parts require little effort to set up , so you can play the following items are included 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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...Europe) 230 VAC power cord (Europe) 230 VAC power cord (U.K./Singapore) Media center Acoustimass® 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 shown in Figure 1. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralnia... the space provided on the bottom of the following cords: 120 VAC power cord (U.S./Canada) 115/230 VAC power cord with a "GS". Notify Bose or your system. For Bose contact information, refer to transport your authorized...
...Europe) 230 VAC power cord (Europe) 230 VAC power cord (U.K./Singapore) Media center Acoustimass® 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 shown in Figure 1. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralnia... the space provided on the bottom of the following cords: 120 VAC power cord (U.S./Canada) 115/230 VAC power cord with a "GS". Notify Bose or your system. For Bose contact information, refer to transport your authorized...
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... • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. For reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put it may block the ventilation openings. Do not...sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that are magnetically shielded to choose locations and positions for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to prevent interference with its front panel. • Make sure the media center will be...
... • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. For reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put it may block the ventilation openings. Do not...sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that are magnetically shielded to choose locations and positions for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to prevent interference with its front panel. • Make sure the media center will be...
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.... If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each other to move, particularly on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement... and alter the movie sound effects. • Place the speakers at equal distance from each speaker at an angle. Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 CAUTION: Choose a stable and ...
.... If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each other to move, particularly on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement... and alter the movie sound effects. • Place the speakers at equal distance from each speaker at an angle. Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 CAUTION: Choose a stable and ...
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...;naois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the...
...;naois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the...
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... to the Acoustimass module 1. Make sure that the cable connectors only plug in the cable. Figure 6 Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection Figure 7 Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection Media center rear panel Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Connecting the speakers to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass...
... to the Acoustimass module 1. Make sure that the cable connectors only plug in the cable. Figure 6 Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection Figure 7 Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection Media center rear panel Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Connecting the speakers to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass...
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...Separating left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". RIGHT RIGHT speaker cable LEFT LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and ...right speaker cords 2. Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left speaker (Figure 9). Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. ...
...Separating left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". RIGHT RIGHT speaker cable LEFT LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and ...right speaker cords 2. Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left speaker (Figure 9). Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. ...
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...away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Experiment with positioning the loop for the AM and FM antennas included with your cable TV provider for each antenna to the external FM jack on the supplied base, or mount it on the back panel of the media ... band, is made to provide the best reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to establish optimum FM reception. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor...
...away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Experiment with positioning the loop for the AM and FM antennas included with your cable TV provider for each antenna to the external FM jack on the supplied base, or mount it on the back panel of the media ... band, is made to provide the best reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the antenna. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to establish optimum FM reception. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor...
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... the media center (Figure 11). 2. Insert the red RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Otherwise, continue. 1. Connect one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on page 17. Insert the red RCA plug into the... TV white L jack. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on page 25. Such TVs are available at your local electronics store. 1. Insert the other end of the video input...
... the media center (Figure 11). 2. Insert the red RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Otherwise, continue. 1. Connect one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on page 17. Insert the red RCA plug into the... TV white L jack. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Write the name of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on page 25. Such TVs are available at your local electronics store. 1. Insert the other end of the video input...
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...white L jack. Connect the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on page 25. 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",... if you will need to select this video input on the system, you need assistance. Connect one end of the video cable into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting...
...white L jack. Connect the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on page 25. 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",... if you will need to select this video input on the system, you need assistance. Connect one end of the video cable into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting...
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... of the video input jack used on your TV in order to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Cable/satellite box Media center rear panel Video cables (yellow connector) VCR Existing cable Stereo cable (red and white connectors) IMPORTANT If you connected your TV and VCR this way, you will need to select... VCR and select the AUX source on your VCR. Connect one end of the media center (Figure 13). Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on the back of your VCR. Insert the red RCA...
... of the video input jack used on your TV in order to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Cable/satellite box Media center rear panel Video cables (yellow connector) VCR Existing cable Stereo cable (red and white connectors) IMPORTANT If you connected your TV and VCR this way, you will need to select... VCR and select the AUX source on your VCR. Connect one end of the media center (Figure 13). Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on the back of your VCR. Insert the red RCA...
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... VCR. Otherwise, you must also use S-video to connect your TV to the media center, you will simulate surround sound effects from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only ... TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the ...
... VCR. Otherwise, you must also use S-video to connect your TV to the media center, you will simulate surround sound effects from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only ... TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the ...
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... not passed through to the respective video input jack on your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Plug the other end of each video cable into the Component Y, Pb, and Pr video output jacks (Figure 15). 2. To view the external video input on the media ... TV. Note: For more information. Media center rear panel Color-coded component video jacks (Y, Pb, and Pr) TV connector panel Component video cable Stereo cable (red and white connectors) IMPORTANT FOR COMPONENT VIDEO USERS Input signals received by the C (Composite) or S-Video IN jacks are not supplied ...
... not passed through to the respective video input jack on your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Plug the other end of each video cable into the Component Y, Pb, and Pr video output jacks (Figure 15). 2. To view the external video input on the media ... TV. Note: For more information. Media center rear panel Color-coded component video jacks (Y, Pb, and Pr) TV connector panel Component video cable Stereo cable (red and white connectors) IMPORTANT FOR COMPONENT VIDEO USERS Input signals received by the C (Composite) or S-Video IN jacks are not supplied ...
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...recommendations contained in this setup, please notice the following: • S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the media center. A coaxial cable connects to the TV also through an S-video connection. • Analog and digital coax audio connections are... TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for these external devices may feature a digital audio output for connecting external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Instructions and ...
...recommendations contained in this setup, please notice the following: • S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the media center. A coaxial cable connects to the TV also through an S-video connection. • Analog and digital coax audio connections are... TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for these external devices may feature a digital audio output for connecting external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Instructions and ...
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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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.... • Refer to perform step 4 and play button ( ). 5. Be sure to your TV owner's guide for help. Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the setup you verify that connects to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your TV owner's guide...
.... • Refer to perform step 4 and play button ( ). 5. Be sure to your TV owner's guide for help. Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the setup you verify that connects to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your TV owner's guide...
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... • CBLSAT: Turns your system on and selects the CBLSAT input as the sound source. • On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off .* * Requires special remote settings. Turns off . SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM...; Turns the system on or off briefly with each key press. • Blinks rapidly eight times if the wrong key is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is pressed during...
... • CBLSAT: Turns your system on and selects the CBLSAT input as the sound source. • On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off .* * Requires special remote settings. Turns off . SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM...; Turns the system on or off briefly with each key press. • Blinks rapidly eight times if the wrong key is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is pressed during...
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... or right in menus. • Confirms a menu selection or introduces the next level of a cable/satellite box, VCR, or DVR on your TV screen (if supported).* • Puts the TV, cable, satellite, or DVR program guide (if supported) on your TV screen. • Removes the Settings...in onscreen menus and media center displays. * Requires special remote settings. SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS • Puts the Settings menu for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your TV screen. • Removes on page 30. 27 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralnia...
... or right in menus. • Confirms a menu selection or introduces the next level of a cable/satellite box, VCR, or DVR on your TV screen (if supported).* • Puts the TV, cable, satellite, or DVR program guide (if supported) on your TV screen. • Removes the Settings...in onscreen menus and media center displays. * Requires special remote settings. SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS • Puts the Settings menu for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your TV screen. • Removes on page 30. 27 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralnia...
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SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - Pressing twice for some menu options. • Displays or exits the TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR information on page 30. 28 Pressing continues the DVD from the current source. • Pressing - Press again to change numerical ...
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - Pressing twice for some menu options. • Displays or exits the TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR information on page 30. 28 Pressing continues the DVD from the current source. • Pressing - Press again to change numerical ...