Owner's guide
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... your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of its advanced features. No part of your owner's guide for future reference. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Safety Information The AV3-2-1 media center is to be used without prior written per- S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉ... not be of the media center. Batteries Please dispose of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker system (Acoustimass® module). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE...
... your system properly, and enjoy all requirements of its advanced features. No part of your owner's guide for future reference. ©2002 Bose Corporation. Safety Information The AV3-2-1 media center is to be used without prior written per- S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉ... not be of the media center. Batteries Please dispose of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker system (Acoustimass® module). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE...
Owner's guide
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...TV to the system 16 Connecting your VCR to the system 16 Attaching the supplied antennas 17 Connecting cable FM radio 18 Make the power connection after all the others 18 Turning off the internal speakers in your TV 18 Installing remote control batteries 19 Other choices 19 Connecting... 20 Connecting other playback equipment 21 Connecting digital audio components 21 Controls, Display, Menus 22 On/Off controls 22 The remote control 22 POWER and MUTE controls 22 SOURCE controls 22 SOURCE and MENU controls 23 PLAYBACK controls 23 The media center 24 Control panel and buttons 24 ...
...TV to the system 16 Connecting your VCR to the system 16 Attaching the supplied antennas 17 Connecting cable FM radio 18 Make the power connection after all the others 18 Turning off the internal speakers in your TV 18 Installing remote control batteries 19 Other choices 19 Connecting... 20 Connecting other playback equipment 21 Connecting digital audio components 21 Controls, Display, Menus 22 On/Off controls 22 The remote control 22 POWER and MUTE controls 22 SOURCE controls 22 SOURCE and MENU controls 23 PLAYBACK controls 23 The media center 24 Control panel and buttons 24 ...
Owner's guide
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... to find the serial numbers on page 7. Note: Now is a good time to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Notify Bose® or your system as needed. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the media ... the parts shown in the carton. Check to use it. Speakers Rubber feet Rubber feet Acoustimass module Media center Batteries Remote control 120V power cord Antenna stand AM antenna Stereo cable Video cable Owner's guide Module cable Speaker cable FM antenna Quick setup guide 8 AM256950_02_V.pdf •...
... to find the serial numbers on page 7. Note: Now is a good time to the address sheet included in Figure 1. Notify Bose® or your system as needed. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of the media ... the parts shown in the carton. Check to use it. Speakers Rubber feet Rubber feet Acoustimass module Media center Batteries Remote control 120V power cord Antenna stand AM antenna Stereo cable Video cable Owner's guide Module cable Speaker cable FM antenna Quick setup guide 8 AM256950_02_V.pdf •...
Owner's guide
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... allow you enjoy. Figure 2 Placement Figure 3 Placement of the small speakers near a flat wall or in the product carton. To contact Bose, refer to choose locations and positions for the speakers and media center. You may find other placement variations that your Model 3•2•1 ...the bottom surface. Vibration can change the overall quality of its shelf. Keep in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to a power outlet. Note: Positioning these guidelines are placing the speakers on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood.
... allow you enjoy. Figure 2 Placement Figure 3 Placement of the small speakers near a flat wall or in the product carton. To contact Bose, refer to choose locations and positions for the speakers and media center. You may find other placement variations that your Model 3•2•1 ...the bottom surface. Vibration can change the overall quality of its shelf. Keep in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to a power outlet. Note: Positioning these guidelines are placing the speakers on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood.
Owner's guide
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... ventilation openings of the module. • Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall. This prevents a blocked port or over-powering bass. • Stand the Acoustimass module on the module. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Keep the port and ventilation openings free and... (Figure 6). Do not lay it on its side or stand it : • within reach of the cables to the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet • at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 5) • a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV ...
... ventilation openings of the module. • Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall. This prevents a blocked port or over-powering bass. • Stand the Acoustimass module on the module. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Keep the port and ventilation openings free and... (Figure 6). Do not lay it on its side or stand it : • within reach of the cables to the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet • at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 5) • a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV ...
Owner's guide
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... jacks on the speaker connectors Gap Screws 2. Tighten the screws on the right speaker (to media center rear panel Stop/Eject Skip/Scan Source Volume Power Follow these basic steps 1. Plug the LEFT connector of the separated cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the...
... jacks on the speaker connectors Gap Screws 2. Tighten the screws on the right speaker (to media center rear panel Stop/Eject Skip/Scan Source Volume Power Follow these basic steps 1. Plug the LEFT connector of the separated cable into the rear jack on the left speaker (to the left of the...
Owner's guide
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... than the composite video output connection shown above. S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. 14 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 To make this alternate connection, insert the end of the cable into...
... than the composite video output connection shown above. S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. 14 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 To make this alternate connection, insert the end of the cable into...
Owner's guide
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... your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV should not be different for detailed instructions. Make the power connection after all the others To make FM radio signals available through your 3•2•1 system, the speakers in your TV When you can reduce... the volume of your TV to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on page 14). System Setup Figure 17 Power cord as the final connection Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make the final connection, insert the small connector end of...
... your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV should not be different for detailed instructions. Make the power connection after all the others To make FM radio signals available through your 3•2•1 system, the speakers in your TV When you can reduce... the volume of your TV to select INTERNAL SPEAKERS: OFF (the exact on-screen message may be on page 14). System Setup Figure 17 Power cord as the final connection Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make the final connection, insert the small connector end of...
Owner's guide
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...universal remote (new enough to the previouslyselected AM station. Other buttons on the media center provide some of the media center performs the same function. POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on or off . Unmutes the system volume. 22 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 Controls, Displays, ...Menus On/Off controls Press the On/Off button on the remote to the media center, use the remote for the Bose Model 3•2•1 system) or programmable "learning" remote can switch components, such as the TV or VCR, on or off . SOURCE ...
...universal remote (new enough to the previouslyselected AM station. Other buttons on the media center provide some of the media center performs the same function. POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on or off . Unmutes the system volume. 22 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 Controls, Displays, ...Menus On/Off controls Press the On/Off button on the remote to the media center, use the remote for the Bose Model 3•2•1 system) or programmable "learning" remote can switch components, such as the TV or VCR, on or off . SOURCE ...
Owner's guide
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... stereo indicator Number of the console. Moves from one source selection to previous/next strongest radio station. hold down to show the current system status. Power Volume Source Skip/Scan Stop/Eject Turns the system on the front of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK...
... stereo indicator Number of the console. Moves from one source selection to previous/next strongest radio station. hold down to show the current system status. Power Volume Source Skip/Scan Stop/Eject Turns the system on the front of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK...
Owner's guide
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... playing a DVD 1. If it on page 16). Operation Turning your system on and off using the On/Off button ( ) on the remote control or the power button ( ) on . 2.
... playing a DVD 1. If it on page 16). Operation Turning your system on and off using the On/Off button ( ) on the remote control or the power button ( ) on . 2.
Owner's guide
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... up, in the CD tray. • Connect the FM and AM antennas. • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from TV or other electronic equipment. • You may be in the display is lit. • After...on again, to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from any - • Make sure the unit is , press the Mute button on . Clean the disc. thing ...• Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module and plugged firmly into an operating AC wall...
... up, in the CD tray. • Connect the FM and AM antennas. • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from TV or other electronic equipment. • You may be in the display is lit. • After...on again, to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from any - • Make sure the unit is , press the Mute button on . Clean the disc. thing ...• Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module and plugged firmly into an operating AC wall...
Owner's guide
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Technical information Power rating USA/Canada: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 300W Inputs AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 2VRMS maximum EXTERNAL ...the information section on the warranty card that came with the system. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Details of the warranty are compatible...for use in the carton. For further information or to the address sheet included with your Bose dealer. Refer to Bose. Accessories The Bose 3•2•1 home entertainment system shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it ...
Technical information Power rating USA/Canada: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 300W Inputs AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 2VRMS maximum EXTERNAL ...the information section on the warranty card that came with the system. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your system. Details of the warranty are compatible...for use in the carton. For further information or to the address sheet included with your Bose dealer. Refer to Bose. Accessories The Bose 3•2•1 home entertainment system shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it ...