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...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...TV has audio output jacks 16 If your TV 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...
...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...TV has audio output jacks 16 If your TV 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...
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... 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 the Setup section of discs identified by their corresponding logos: • Video DVD • Audio CD •...
... 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 the Setup section of discs identified by their corresponding logos: • Video DVD • Audio CD •...
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... If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be sure your product registration card and in the carton. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. Notify Bose or your system. 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 the address sheet included ...
... If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be sure your product registration card and in the carton. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it. Notify Bose or your system. 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 the address sheet included ...
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... may block the ventilation openings. Placing the media center CAUTION: 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 help provide great system performance, you may receive...
... may block the ventilation openings. Placing the media center CAUTION: 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 help provide great system performance, you may receive...
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...a flat surface, be sure to attach the smaller of the two sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to "Accessories" on smooth surfaces like marble, ...glass, or highly polished wood. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers...
...a flat surface, be sure to attach the smaller of the two sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in an enclosed space can cause the speakers to "Accessories" on smooth surfaces like marble, ...glass, or highly polished wood. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers...
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... the bottom of each foot on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in circuitry. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the...
... the bottom of each foot on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in circuitry. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the...
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... jack on the plug. Tighten both screws on the rear of the media center (Figure 6). SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains)... outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module...
... jack on the plug. Tighten both screws on the rear of the media center (Figure 6). SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains)... outlet until all the components are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module...
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... Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords 2. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska... SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure...
... Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords 2. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska... SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure...
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... move them around to the external FM jack on the supplied base, or mount it on the back panel of the media center. 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...
... move them around to the external FM jack on the supplied base, or mount it on the back panel of the media center. 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...
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... rear panel of an RF modulator for this video input on your TV in the box on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 15 Connect one...
... rear panel of an RF modulator for this video input on your TV in the box on your TV. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 15 Connect one...
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... the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the rear panel of the media center. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV in the...
... the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the rear panel of the media center. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV in the...
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...). After you turn on the system, you will need to view the 3•2•1 system video output. 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...
...). After you turn on the system, you will need to view the 3•2•1 system video output. 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...
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Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher quality video) An S-video input jack, provided on page 44) so your TV. Figure 14 TV (S-video)-to-media center ..., you will simulate surround sound effects from both speakers. 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 your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio...
Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher quality video) An S-video input jack, provided on page 44) so your TV. Figure 14 TV (S-video)-to-media center ..., you will simulate surround sound effects from both speakers. 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 your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. • Insert one audio...
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... turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on the back of the media center to your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 If you connect an external video device to the C or S-Video IN jack, you will need to select the ... one video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on page 48. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component...
... turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on the back of the media center to your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 If you connect an external video device to the C or S-Video IN jack, you will need to select the ... one video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on page 48. SYSTEM SETUP EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component...
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...may feature a digital audio output for connecting external devices to the left channel (L). • For further details on page 49. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 16 Media center digital audio input jacks Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting digital audio devices Some audio devices... jacks, remember to match the red jack to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) jack to the 3•2•1 Series II system. You can benefit from the optical connection, you an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box.
...may feature a digital audio output for connecting external devices to the left channel (L). • For further details on page 49. SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 16 Media center digital audio input jacks Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Connecting digital audio devices Some audio devices... jacks, remember to match the red jack to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) jack to the 3•2•1 Series II system. You can benefit from the optical connection, you an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box.
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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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Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3•2•1 remote in order to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Connect the video output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Figure 18 Game console connections Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of the game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3•2•1 remote in order to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Connect the video output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Figure 18 Game console connections Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of the game console to hear sound from the game console. 22
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... DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). 2. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1....
... DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). 2. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1....
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...on 220-240V rated systems. AC power switch 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on the Acoustimass module (Figure 20). 2. Insert the large end of the cord into the ... spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be purchased at electronics stores. 24 If you...
...on 220-240V rated systems. AC power switch 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems. Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on the Acoustimass module (Figure 20). 2. Insert the large end of the cord into the ... spikes can eliminate the vast majority of the power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. SYSTEM SETUP Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh SYSTEM SETUP Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be purchased at electronics stores. 24 If you...
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...TV owner's guide for help. • If your system, as soon as all the connections are connected for proper sound performance. 1. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Note: Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your 3•2•1 system.... Play the 3•2•1 setup DVD. Point the 3•2•1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. Turn on the media center control panel. Be sure to...
...TV owner's guide for help. • If your system, as soon as all the connections are connected for proper sound performance. 1. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Note: Be sure to the video output of selecting the right video input depends on your 3•2•1 system.... Play the 3•2•1 setup DVD. Point the 3•2•1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. Turn on the media center control panel. Be sure to...