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... a preset station 31 Changing FM settings 31 Changing AM settings 32 Playing other sources 32 Changing settings for the other sources 32 System settings 32 Sound Adjustments 33 Locating Audio Setup 33 Audio Setup menu 33 System Adjustments 35 Locating system settings 35 System Setup menu 36 DVD Setup submenu 36...
... a preset station 31 Changing FM settings 31 Changing AM settings 32 Playing other sources 32 Changing settings for the other sources 32 System settings 32 Sound Adjustments 33 Locating Audio Setup 33 Audio Setup menu 33 System Adjustments 35 Locating system settings 35 System Setup menu 36 DVD Setup submenu 36...
Owner's guide
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...that industry, is the width of terms 2D - Introduction Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in bold type. Check the region code number on the carton for the 3...menu items that comes in the U.S., 4:3 and 16:9. Dolby Digital is used in bold type with a line above and below. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials....
...that industry, is the width of terms 2D - Introduction Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in bold type. Check the region code number on the carton for the 3...menu items that comes in the U.S., 4:3 and 16:9. Dolby Digital is used in bold type with a line above and below. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials....
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... A single video signal that developed both CD and laserdisc. Dolby Digital (also called a part of a title. a type of multi-channel surround sound format used for audio or video storage on 12- DTS - DVD - and 8-cm optical discs. A standard for home and other types of ... rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other licensing restrictions and protections. as well as other rights owners. a source of multi-channel surround sound format used for many hours of certain U.S. IR - The audio/video/data storage system based on disc. DVD Video - Introduction Chapter...
... A single video signal that developed both CD and laserdisc. Dolby Digital (also called a part of a title. a type of multi-channel surround sound format used for audio or video storage on 12- DTS - DVD - and 8-cm optical discs. A standard for home and other types of ... rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other licensing restrictions and protections. as well as other rights owners. a source of multi-channel surround sound format used for many hours of certain U.S. IR - The audio/video/data storage system based on disc. DVD Video - Introduction Chapter...
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...the two sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. If you are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Vibration can change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie effects. You may find other placement variations that are placing the speakers on... smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Keep in a corner position Note: Angling one or both speakers into or away from Bose® Customer ...
...the two sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. If you are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Vibration can change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie effects. You may find other placement variations that are placing the speakers on... smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. Keep in a corner position Note: Angling one or both speakers into or away from Bose® Customer ...
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...3 feet from each speaker to the edge of the TV screen to 3 feet (1 meter) from it. In that position (with the Bose logo right side up to prevent the sound from becoming too separated from the picture. Note: The speakers are on or near the TV. • Maintain at least 3 feet (1... be mounted on its front panel. Make sure it is close enough to additional source components (TV, tape player, VCR) for these connections, contact Bose or your dealer. You may vary this distance, however, based on their bottom surface (Figure 4). The small speakers are needed for all the cables...
...3 feet from each speaker to the edge of the TV screen to 3 feet (1 meter) from it. In that position (with the Bose logo right side up to prevent the sound from becoming too separated from the picture. Note: The speakers are on or near the TV. • Maintain at least 3 feet (1... be mounted on its front panel. Make sure it is close enough to additional source components (TV, tape player, VCR) for these connections, contact Bose or your dealer. You may vary this distance, however, based on their bottom surface (Figure 4). The small speakers are needed for all the cables...
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... how these connections can be made, refer to the media center, you can still set automatically for digital audio. When all the components are set sound for movie EQ in the Settings on making the video connections between your TV, directly to a mono source For further details on -screen menu. AM256950_02_V...
... how these connections can be made, refer to the media center, you can still set automatically for digital audio. When all the components are set sound for movie EQ in the Settings on making the video connections between your TV, directly to a mono source For further details on -screen menu. AM256950_02_V...
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... television must be set properly, you may be able to connect your VCR composite video output directly to your TV. If you may hear the sound, but will not see the DVD picture on the TV screen. If it is available at your local electronics store. If you need to select...
... television must be set properly, you may be able to connect your VCR composite video output directly to your TV. If you may hear the sound, but will not see the DVD picture on the TV screen. If it is available at your local electronics store. If you need to select...
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... in your TV to its lowest setting. 18 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 AC outlet Turning off the internal speakers, you listen to TV sound through the cable service to your TV should not be different for different TVs). This connection is received by the media center. Make the power...
... in your TV to its lowest setting. 18 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 AC outlet Turning off the internal speakers, you listen to TV sound through the cable service to your TV should not be different for different TVs). This connection is received by the media center. Make the power...
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... the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. On the back of Bose® sound with the plus (+) and minus (-) inside the battery compartment. 3. Any non-cable/satellite TV sound comes directly from the TV, while you to the media center, while the TV audio is designed to...
... the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. On the back of Bose® sound with the plus (+) and minus (-) inside the battery compartment. 3. Any non-cable/satellite TV sound comes directly from the TV, while you to the media center, while the TV audio is designed to...
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... audio & video Cable/sat audio & video VCR audio TV video Figure 21 Record/playback connections Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the video source sound through one button on the media center. VIDEO I D L 75 Ω AM FM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C... media center receives all of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for instance, VIDEO 1) on your remote to select the sound from both the cable or satellite box and the VCR is routed to the TV, and the TV audio is connected to use just...
... audio & video Cable/sat audio & video VCR audio TV video Figure 21 Record/playback connections Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the video source sound through one button on the media center. VIDEO I D L 75 Ω AM FM LOOP ANTENNA ANTENNA OPTICAL R AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 2 L D AUX L VIDEO INPUT C... media center receives all of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for instance, VIDEO 1) on your remote to select the sound from both the cable or satellite box and the VCR is routed to the TV, and the TV audio is connected to use just...
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... the media center on . POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on components connected 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 the remote control ... system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Mutes/unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Selects Video 2 as the sound source and turns the system on . However, a universal remote (new enough to include codes for that specific component or its power switch...
... the media center on . POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on components connected 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 the remote control ... system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Mutes/unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Selects Video 2 as the sound source and turns the system on . However, a universal remote (new enough to include codes for that specific component or its power switch...
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... from 1 (most restrictive) to 8 (least restrictive). h:mm:ss Moves to that are equivalent in the system, you can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections of the number keys. DVD-specific behavior When you are playing and does not indicate a problem with the system...
... from 1 (most restrictive) to 8 (least restrictive). h:mm:ss Moves to that are equivalent in the system, you can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections of the number keys. DVD-specific behavior When you are playing and does not indicate a problem with the system...
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...on the remote control to gain access to the options shown here. Release to the options available for the band you want . selection See Sound Adjustments on page 35. Using the sleep timer Your system includes a sleep timer which can press the Settings button on the keypad. Note...can be accessed through the Settings menu. selection Displays information about the CD source. This timer can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections of this guide. See "Locating system settings" on page 33. To stop at the next strongest station. ...
...on the remote control to gain access to the options shown here. Release to the options available for the band you want . selection See Sound Adjustments on page 35. Using the sleep timer Your system includes a sleep timer which can press the Settings button on the keypad. Note...can be accessed through the Settings menu. selection Displays information about the CD source. This timer can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections of this guide. See "Locating system settings" on page 33. To stop at the next strongest station. ...
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... center display. Press 3. Changing FM settings Selection: Sleep Timer: Station: Preset: FM Status RDS info: (for storing a different station. Tunes to a particular preset number: 1. See Sound Adjustments on the media center display. 3. A preset number blinks while STORE? Press . (Make sure your TV is now available for Europe only) Output mode: Audio...
... center display. Press 3. Changing FM settings Selection: Sleep Timer: Station: Preset: FM Status RDS info: (for storing a different station. Tunes to a particular preset number: 1. See Sound Adjustments on the media center display. 3. A preset number blinks while STORE? Press . (Make sure your TV is now available for Europe only) Output mode: Audio...
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... that component or controls on page 35. Playing other functions of 25 Available only if presets include an AM station Tunes to tape. selection See Sound Adjustments on the 3•2•1 remote control or media center to that component. Operation Changing AM settings Selection: AM setting options: What the setting affects...8226;1 system remote turns on page 35. 32 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 selection See System Adjustments on page 33. Audio Setup selection See Sound Adjustments on page 35. mm:ss Sets timer to turn off when time (01:00 to Record.
... that component or controls on page 35. Playing other functions of 25 Available only if presets include an AM station Tunes to tape. selection See Sound Adjustments on the 3•2•1 remote control or media center to that component. Operation Changing AM settings Selection: AM setting options: What the setting affects...8226;1 system remote turns on page 35. 32 AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 selection See System Adjustments on page 33. Audio Setup selection See Sound Adjustments on page 35. mm:ss Sets timer to turn off when time (01:00 to Record.
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...source. A menu of n Not shown above. This feature is playing. AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 33 On Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® decoding circuitry when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that a Dolby 1+1 audio track is normally engaged when you can process... current source will be displayed on your TV screen. 2. Indicates that it contains a mono program. The example in multi-speaker sound, directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked onscreen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. Off Range compression ...
...source. A menu of n Not shown above. This feature is playing. AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 33 On Automatically engages Bose® Videostage® decoding circuitry when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that a Dolby 1+1 audio track is normally engaged when you can process... current source will be displayed on your TV screen. 2. Indicates that it contains a mono program. The example in multi-speaker sound, directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked onscreen, while music and ambient effects fill the room. Off Range compression ...
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... Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of your system. Placing the module closer to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Settings: Audio Setup Movie EQ: Off Audio Volume: 55 Range Compression: Off Mute: Off Mono Decoding: Audio Status...: Treble Compensation: 0 Bass Compensation: 0 Displays information about volume and other adjustments. Sound Adjustments Treble Compensation: Bass Compensation: Figure 27 DVD audio status -15 to +15 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the bass...
... Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of your system. Placing the module closer to -wall carpet, or heavy drapes, may sound overly shrill or "bright." Settings: Audio Setup Movie EQ: Off Audio Volume: 55 Range Compression: Off Mute: Off Mono Decoding: Audio Status...: Treble Compensation: 0 Bass Compensation: 0 Displays information about volume and other adjustments. Sound Adjustments Treble Compensation: Bass Compensation: Figure 27 DVD audio status -15 to +15 Decreases (-) or increases (+) the bass...
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...See Important Note on . • When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set for TV/Video. If it . FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to see if MUTE is , press the Mute button on inconsistent or does not page 38. AM256950_02_V.pdf •... cable and speaker cable are firmly seated in an area of weak signal coverage. See "Check for region code compatibility" on the display. No sound • Increase the volume. • Check to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the ...
...See Important Note on . • When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set for TV/Video. If it . FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to see if MUTE is , press the Mute button on inconsistent or does not page 38. AM256950_02_V.pdf •... cable and speaker cable are firmly seated in an area of weak signal coverage. See "Check for region code compatibility" on the display. No sound • Increase the volume. • Check to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.). • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the ...