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... system to rain or moisture. Liquids can be placed on www.bose.com. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of its advanced features. Do not incinerate. It will help you set up and operate your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the...
... system to rain or moisture. Liquids can be placed on www.bose.com. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all of its advanced features. Do not incinerate. It will help you set up and operate your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the...
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... 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 Checking for region code 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 Acoustimass module to...
... 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 Checking for region code 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 Acoustimass module to...
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Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh OPERATION 35 Turning your system on and off 35 Playing video DVDs 35 Basic DVD operations 36 Restricting access to video DVDs 36 Playing audio CDs 37 Listening to FM/AM radio 38 Tuning to a station 38 Storing stations as presets 38 Erasing a preset 39 Playing other sources 39 Using the sleep timer 39 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 40 Using the settings menus 40 FM/AM settings menu 42 CD settings menu 42 DVD settings menu 43 TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu 44 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45 Using ...
Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh OPERATION 35 Turning your system on and off 35 Playing video DVDs 35 Basic DVD operations 36 Restricting access to video DVDs 36 Playing audio CDs 37 Listening to FM/AM radio 38 Tuning to a station 38 Storing stations as presets 38 Erasing a preset 39 Playing other sources 39 Using the sleep timer 39 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 40 Using the settings menus 40 FM/AM settings menu 42 CD settings menu 42 DVD settings menu 43 TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu 44 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45 Using ...
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...compatible discs The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2•1 series II media center can enjoy your new system's performance right away. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects...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 DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio ...
...compatible discs The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2•1 series II media center can enjoy your new system's performance right away. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects...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 DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio ...
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... code compatibility For a DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region code numbers must also match the DVD discs. The 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must match. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•...;1 Series II DVD home entertainment system or on an infrared light beam. Our standard TV picture, in the carton. In DVD-Video, a division of terms Aspect Ratio ...
... code compatibility For a DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region code numbers must also match the DVD discs. The 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must match. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•...;1 Series II DVD home entertainment system or on an infrared light beam. Our standard TV picture, in the carton. In DVD-Video, a division of terms Aspect Ratio ...
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... comb filter to the copyright protection of the Acoustimass® module. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. No part of data compression used for home and other limited... disc. For your system. Model: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to Bose. All rights reserved. Use of certain U.S. This product...
... comb filter to the copyright protection of the Acoustimass® module. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. No part of data compression used for home and other limited... disc. For your system. Model: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to Bose. All rights reserved. Use of certain U.S. This product...
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... information, refer to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 Notify Bose or your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. Your system includes one the following speaker types: Your system includes one of the system appears ... (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 authorized Bose® dealer immediately. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the...
... information, refer to find the serial numbers on page 7. 8 Notify Bose or your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. Your system includes one the following speaker types: Your system includes one of the system appears ... (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 authorized Bose® dealer immediately. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the...
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...: Do not block any ventilation openings. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the components of the media center is unobstructed so that will...
...: Do not block any ventilation openings. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the components of the media center is unobstructed so that will...
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... or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 To contact Bose, refer to the list of its shelfPositioning the speakers too far back in the product carton. CAUTION: Choose a stable and ... at equal distance from the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Angling one or both speakers into or away from Bose® Customer Service. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the...
... or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 To contact Bose, refer to the list of its shelfPositioning the speakers too far back in the product carton. CAUTION: Choose a stable and ... at equal distance from the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Angling one or both speakers into or away from Bose® Customer Service. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the...
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MUSICCENTER ACINPUT CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of these items directly on the module. Although this is not an immediate risk to the bottom of each foot on or near the module. 11 The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from interfering with the TV screen. Do not lay it on either end (Figure 5). SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within ...
MUSICCENTER ACINPUT CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of these items directly on the module. Although this is not an immediate risk to the bottom of each foot on or near the module. 11 The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from interfering with the TV screen. Do not lay it on either end (Figure 5). SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within ...
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Refer to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the arrow on the connector body faces up when plugging in ...
Refer to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the arrow on the connector body faces up when plugging in ...
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... other end of the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords 2.
... other end of the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cords 2.
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SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 10 Antenna connections FM dipole antenna Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the media center. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Place the antenna loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. Media center AM loop antenna FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on the ...
SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 10 Antenna connections FM dipole antenna Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the media center. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Place the antenna loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the media center and other equipment as possible. Unwind the wires for optimum AM reception. Media center AM loop antenna FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on the ...
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Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Such TVs are available at your local electronics store. 1. Insert one end of the media center (Figure 11). 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 with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV and VCR to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Connect the other end of the video cable into one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear ...
Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Such TVs are available at your local electronics store. 1. Insert one end of the media center (Figure 11). 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 with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV and VCR to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Connect the other end of the video cable into one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear ...
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Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV has audio output jacks. Connect the other end of the video cable into one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on your TV. 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", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 16 Before you ...
Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV has audio output jacks. Connect the other end of the video cable into one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the video input jacks on your TV. 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", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 16 Before you ...
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SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the white RCA plug into the AUX white L jack. Insert the other end of the second video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the video input jacks on the back of ...
SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the white RCA plug into the AUX white L jack. Insert the other end of the second video cable into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the video input jacks on the back of ...
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... VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to the media center. Otherwise, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for...
... VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to the media center. Otherwise, you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for...
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... may want to the TV's component video input. To do so, your TV. To view the onscreen menus of your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Your TV must provide component video jacks (typically labelled Y, Pb, and Pr). Refer to the respective video input jack on the back of...
... may want to the TV's component video input. To do so, your TV. To view the onscreen menus of your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 Your TV must provide component video jacks (typically labelled Y, Pb, and Pr). Refer to the respective video input jack on the back of...
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... (R) and the white (or black) jack to the left channel (L). • For further details on the manufacturer. Instructions and terminology pertinent to the 3•2•1 Series II system. You can benefit from the optical connection, you can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. However, before making the video connections between...
... (R) and the white (or black) jack to the left channel (L). • For further details on the manufacturer. Instructions and terminology pertinent to the 3•2•1 Series II system. You can benefit from the optical connection, you can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. However, before making the video connections between...
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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