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... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the shipping carton. 2 The DVD player should be found on www.bose.com. Save your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of electric shock. As with arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that may result in any local regulations. It will help you set up and operate your system properly...
... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the shipping carton. 2 The DVD player should be found on www.bose.com. Save your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of electric shock. As with arrowhead symbol, within the system enclosure that may result in any local regulations. It will help you set up and operate your system properly...
Owner's guide
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...does not have audio output jacks 17 VCR considerations 18 Advanced setup options 18 Making S-video connections (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 23 Connecting the power cord 24 Checking your system setup 25 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 26 Remote control 26 Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices 30 Direct entry of a device code 30...
...does not have audio output jacks 17 VCR considerations 18 Advanced setup options 18 Making S-video connections (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 23 Connecting the power cord 24 Checking your system setup 25 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 26 Remote control 26 Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices 30 Direct entry of a device code 30...
Owner's guide
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Yet its few parts require little effort to help you can enjoy your system: • Quick Setup Guide • Detailed setup instructions in a small console • Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module • Easy-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 a single closed...
Yet its few parts require little effort to help you can enjoy your system: • Quick Setup Guide • Detailed setup instructions in a small console • Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module • Easy-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 a single closed...
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... licensing restrictions and protections. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are covered by Cirrus Logic, Inc. Please fill out the information section on the bottom of the media center and the rear of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. No part of this owner's guide. ©2005 Bose Corporation. NTSC - A video interface standard that developed both the American Black & White...
... licensing restrictions and protections. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are covered by Cirrus Logic, Inc. Please fill out the information section on the bottom of the media center and the rear of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. No part of this owner's guide. ©2005 Bose Corporation. NTSC - A video interface standard that developed both the American Black & White...
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...to use it. Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Remote control Batteries Stereo cable 3•2•1 speakers or 3•2•1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers Video cable 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup and demo disc Note: Now is a good time to be marked with adapter (U.S./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...
...to use it. Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Remote control Batteries Stereo cable 3•2•1 speakers or 3•2•1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers Video cable 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup and demo disc Note: Now is a good time to be marked with adapter (U.S./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...
Owner's guide
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... the components are connected. Connecting the Acoustimass module to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into the input ( ) jack on the rear of the Acoustimass module. 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 the list of...
... the components are connected. Connecting the Acoustimass module to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into the input ( ) jack on the rear of the Acoustimass module. 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 the list of...
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Media center AM loop antenna FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on the back panel of the supplied indoor antennas. Spread out the antenna arms and move them around to provide the best reception. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to the external FM jack on the media center rear panel. Experiment with the antenna. Follow all safety instructions supplied with positioning the loop...
Media center AM loop antenna FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the AM jack on the back panel of the supplied indoor antennas. Spread out the antenna arms and move them around to provide the best reception. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to the external FM jack on the media center rear panel. Experiment with the antenna. Follow all safety instructions supplied with positioning the loop...
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...;SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 44) so your 3•2•1 system will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher quality video) An S-video input jack, provided on your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. For this connection you will simulate surround sound effects from a mono source. If your...
...;SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 44) so your 3•2•1 system will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher quality video) An S-video input jack, provided on your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio output and is required for optimal sound performance. For this connection you will simulate surround sound effects from a mono source. If your...
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...Component video OUT jacks. On the media center rear panel, plug one video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on your TV, you will need three video grade cables that device. To view the external video input on page 48. Note: For more information. Refer to your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 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...
...Component video OUT jacks. On the media center rear panel, plug one video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on your TV, you will need three video grade cables that device. To view the external video input on page 48. Note: For more information. Refer to your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 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...
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Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on page 49. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for clarification on the manufacturer. Note: The recommendations contained in the system settings menu. Consult the owner's guide that came with the device for these external devices may vary, depending on setup and usage before you...
Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on page 49. However, before making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for clarification on the manufacturer. Note: The recommendations contained in the system settings menu. Consult the owner's guide that came with the device for these external devices may vary, depending on setup and usage before you...
Owner's guide
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...; The batteries were installed in the remote control. • The power cord was installed and plugged into the disc tray. Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the first time. Turn on the media center control panel. Use the remote control that produces the desired sound. • In some TVs, when the internal speakers are completed. B. C. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Note: Be sure to the video output of...
...; The batteries were installed in the remote control. • The power cord was installed and plugged into the disc tray. Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the first time. Turn on the media center control panel. Use the remote control that produces the desired sound. • In some TVs, when the internal speakers are completed. B. C. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Note: Be sure to the video output of...
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... input as the sound source. • Input: Changes the external input to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control Remote status LED • Turns the system on or off .* * Requires special remote settings. See "Setting up your remote to control other to your system on and selects the AUX input as the sound source...
... input as the sound source. • Input: Changes the external input to your cable box and the other audio/video devices" on page 30. 26 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control Remote status LED • Turns the system on or off .* * Requires special remote settings. See "Setting up your remote to control other to your system on and selects the AUX input as the sound source...
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... SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. • Skips to the next or previous TV channel,* CD track, or DVD chapter. • Stops the disc player. • For DVDs only, the disc stops and the system saves the DVD play , removes or restores track information on the media center display. • Skips to the previous TV channel (if supported...
... SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. • Skips to the next or previous TV channel,* CD track, or DVD chapter. • Stops the disc player. • For DVDs only, the disc stops and the system saves the DVD play , removes or restores track information on the media center display. • Skips to the previous TV channel (if supported...
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... C are used . For Europe, only When the TV source is selected, turns the Teletext mode on your remote to control other video recording device is selected, the Red button activates the record function.* • When a cable source is selected, changes the video aspect ratio between Normal (4:3) and Widescreen (16:9). See "Setting up your remote control. The symbol defines the function. Red Green Yellow Blue *Requires special remote settings. cont. SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS...
... C are used . For Europe, only When the TV source is selected, turns the Teletext mode on your remote to control other video recording device is selected, the Red button activates the record function.* • When a cable source is selected, changes the video aspect ratio between Normal (4:3) and Widescreen (16:9). See "Setting up your remote control. The symbol defines the function. Red Green Yellow Blue *Requires special remote settings. cont. SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS...
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... the TV button until the remote LED is invalid. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for the error to control other codes. If your remote to control external audio/video devices from the System menu, press the System button once to step 2 and try a different code. Note: After programming your TV does not respond, go back to continue navigating the System menu. 30 If the LED blinks, the code is...
... the TV button until the remote LED is invalid. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for the error to control other codes. If your remote to control external audio/video devices from the System menu, press the System button once to step 2 and try a different code. Note: After programming your TV does not respond, go back to continue navigating the System menu. 30 If the LED blinks, the code is...
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.... Figure 21 Media center controls Control panel The media center has six buttons located on the front of the system, and a disc tray that new source on the remote. The display changes with the remote until you make. Lights to navigate through menus. • Sets next available AM/FM preset Opens or closes the disc tray. ® Note: If you selected another source by pressing the Source button, you cannot control the new source with each adjustment or selection...
.... Figure 21 Media center controls Control panel The media center has six buttons located on the front of the system, and a disc tray that new source on the remote. The display changes with the remote until you make. Lights to navigate through menus. • Sets next available AM/FM preset Opens or closes the disc tray. ® Note: If you selected another source by pressing the Source button, you cannot control the new source with each adjustment or selection...
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... can be set up your system on and off To turn the system on to a source: • Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBLSAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 remote. If not, press Play on the 3•2•1 remote. Note: Your 3•2•1 remote control can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that is connected to video output of the media center. OPERATION EDnagnlisskh...
... can be set up your system on and off To turn the system on to a source: • Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBLSAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 remote. If not, press Play on the 3•2•1 remote. Note: Your 3•2•1 remote control can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that is connected to video output of the media center. OPERATION EDnagnlisskh...
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... sources Turn on any component connected to raise or lower the volume of listening to the preset station. 2. Use the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II system remote to get started: • Pressing TV, CBLSAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system remote turns on the media center to the media center by using the remote for that component or controls on the remote until the media center display tells you that component. This timer...
... sources Turn on any component connected to raise or lower the volume of listening to the preset station. 2. Use the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II system remote to get started: • Pressing TV, CBLSAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system remote turns on the media center to the media center by using the remote for that component or controls on the remote until the media center display tells you that component. This timer...
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... powering on, press and hold Eject on the media center. • Increase the volume. • Check to reset itself . trol to unmute the sound. • Be sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Make sure the Acoustimass module cable and speaker cable are using an optical digital audio connection, make sure that the optical jack is correctly assigned in the System menu. • Make sure the volume is firmly seated in the System menu...
... powering on, press and hold Eject on the media center. • Increase the volume. • Check to reset itself . trol to unmute the sound. • Be sure to select the correct source for the desired input. • Make sure the Acoustimass module cable and speaker cable are using an optical digital audio connection, make sure that the optical jack is correctly assigned in the System menu. • Make sure the volume is firmly seated in the System menu...
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... the DVD and player match. Radio does not work • Point the remote control at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center. • Adjust antenna position to improve reception. • AM antenna must be upright. • Move antennas farther from any external audio devices connected to the music center. • Reduce the input level setting for the connected device in the system menu. • Check the video cable connections. • Check the Video Format setting and change...
... the DVD and player match. Radio does not work • Point the remote control at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center. • Adjust antenna position to improve reception. • AM antenna must be upright. • Move antennas farther from any external audio devices connected to the music center. • Reduce the input level setting for the connected device in the system menu. • Check the video cable connections. • Check the Video Format setting and change...