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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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... session - Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. The disc format is ISO9660 - INTRODUCTION EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for a TV, cable/satellite box or...
... session - Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. The disc format is ISO9660 - INTRODUCTION EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for a TV, cable/satellite box or...
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...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. If any part of children. WARNING: To ...avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be marked with a "GS". For Bose...
...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. If any part of children. WARNING: To ...avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to be marked with a "GS". For Bose...
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... front panel. • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to additional source devices (TV, VCR or... the cables will not interfere with the TV screen. 9 Note: Make sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that may receive IR (infrared) commands from the remote control. Placing the media center CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. For reliable operation of your 3•2•1 Series II system...
... front panel. • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. • Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to additional source devices (TV, VCR or... the cables will not interfere with the TV screen. 9 Note: Make sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that may receive IR (infrared) commands from the remote control. Placing the media center CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. For reliable operation of your 3•2•1 Series II system...
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...the bottom surface. Keep both speakers into or away from the left and right of offices included in the product carton. Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the picture. • If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface,...ñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers. Note: The speakers can cause the sound to become separated from Bose® Customer Service. For ordering information, refer to deliver. • Place the two speakers either on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, ...
...the bottom surface. Keep both speakers into or away from the left and right of offices included in the product carton. Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the picture. • If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface,...ñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers. Note: The speakers can cause the sound to become separated from Bose® Customer Service. For ordering information, refer to deliver. • Place the two speakers either on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, ...
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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 the same end of the room as the TV and...
...;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 the same end of the room as the TV and...
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...7). 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. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the list of ...offices included in one end of the Acoustimass module cable into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components...
...7). 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. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the list of ...offices included in one end of the Acoustimass module cable into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components...
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... the rear jack on the right speaker. RIGHT RIGHT speaker cable LEFT LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois ... left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords as ...
... the rear jack on the right speaker. RIGHT RIGHT speaker cable LEFT LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois ... left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections 3. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords as ...
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... provider for optimum AM reception. Extend the antenna as far from the Acoustimass® module. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to a wall. This connection is received by the media center. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a ...center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Follow the instructions enclosed with your cable company. 14 To connect to the external FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna arms and move them ...
... provider for optimum AM reception. Extend the antenna as far from the Acoustimass® module. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to a wall. This connection is received by the media center. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a ...center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Follow the instructions enclosed with your cable company. 14 To connect to the external FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna arms and move them ...
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...OUT R jack. Making composite video connections Note: Some older TVs with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks" on page 16. Media center rear panel Video cable (yellow connectors) TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be using the 3•2•1 system... the other end of the media center (Figure 11). 2. Insert one of the video input jacks on the back of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on page 25. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñ...
...OUT R jack. Making composite video connections Note: Some older TVs with standard TV cable connectors do not have audio output jacks" on page 16. Media center rear panel Video cable (yellow connectors) TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be using the 3•2•1 system... the other end of the media center (Figure 11). 2. Insert one of the video input jacks on the back of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on page 25. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñ...
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...Insert the white RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV in the box on your TV owner's guide if you will...TV. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to select this video input on your TV. Connect one of the video input jack used on your...must determine if your TV in order to the TV Audio IN jacks on the back of the supplied stereo cable to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R...
...Insert the white RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV in the box on your TV owner's guide if you will...TV. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to select this video input on your TV. Connect one of the video input jack used on your...must determine if your TV in order to the TV Audio IN jacks on the back of the supplied stereo cable to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R...
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...from TV programs. TV connection panel VCR connection panel Existing cable TV 17 Insert the red RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. 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 ...RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Connect the other end of the second video cable into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the stereo cable to turn on your VCR and select the AUX source on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñ...
...from TV programs. TV connection panel VCR connection panel Existing cable TV 17 Insert the red RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. 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 ...RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Connect the other end of the second video cable into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the stereo cable to turn on your VCR and select the AUX source on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñ...
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If your VCR has only one end of the S-video cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on page 44) so your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you must also use S-... from a mono source. S-video cable TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) 18 SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to...
If your VCR has only one end of the S-video cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on page 44) so your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you must also use S-... from a mono source. S-video cable TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) 18 SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to...
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...you can purchase them separately. 1. 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 ... through to the TV's component video input. To view the onscreen menus of 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. Your TV must provide component video...
...you can purchase them separately. 1. 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 ... through to the TV's component video input. To view the onscreen menus of 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. Your TV must provide component video...
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... will need to assign the optical connector to the cable/satellite box audio source in the system settings menu. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for connecting external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Therefore, the media center output video is sent...
... will need to assign the optical connector to the cable/satellite box audio source in the system settings menu. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for connecting external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Therefore, the media center output video is sent...
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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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... came with your TV. 3. A. D. Use the remote control that you set up your system correctly for help you verify the connections you continue: • All cables are completed. Turn on your TV. If it does not, press the play the setup DVD. Note: Be sure to play . Turn on your 3•...
... came with your TV. 3. A. D. Use the remote control that you set up your system correctly for help you verify the connections you continue: • All cables are completed. Turn on your TV. If it does not, press the play the setup DVD. Note: Be sure to play . Turn on your 3•...
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...built-in tuner 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.* • CBLSAT:... system on and selects the CBLSAT input as the sound source. • On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off.* AUX • AUX: Turns your VCR. See "Setting up your remote to ... during setup mode. For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on or off briefly with each key press. • Blinks ...
...built-in tuner 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.* • CBLSAT:... system on and selects the CBLSAT input as the sound source. • On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off.* AUX • AUX: Turns your VCR. See "Setting up your remote to ... during setup mode. For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on or off briefly with each key press. • Blinks ...
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... up , down, left, 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 and System menus... from your TV screen.* • Tunes the FM or AM radio to control other audio/video devices" on -screen menus for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your remote to the next higher or lower frequency. • Selects the next item, up or down, in onscreen...
... up , down, left, 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 and System menus... from your TV screen.* • Tunes the FM or AM radio to control other audio/video devices" on -screen menus for TV, cable/satellite box, or VCR/DVR from your remote to the next higher or lower frequency. • Selects the next item, up or down, in onscreen...
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..., DVD chapter, radio station preset, or TV channel. • Allows you to change numerical values for some menu options. • Displays or exits the TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR information on your remote to the next strongest radio station. • Plays audio CD tracks in play returns to the...
..., DVD chapter, radio station preset, or TV channel. • Allows you to change numerical values for some menu options. • Displays or exits the TV, cable, satellite box, or VCR/DVR information on your remote to the next strongest radio station. • Plays audio CD tracks in play returns to the...