Owner's guide
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...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 the media ...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...
...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 the media ...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...
Owner's guide
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... few parts require little effort 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 setup. INTRODUCTION... AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small console • Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module • Easy-to set up, so you for a TV, cable/satellite box or other periods • SACDs (CD-compatible content only) 5
... few parts require little effort 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 setup. INTRODUCTION... AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small console • Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module • Easy-to set up, so you for a TV, cable/satellite box or other periods • SACDs (CD-compatible content only) 5
Owner's guide
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...) 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 will be sure your system. Notify Bose or your system. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of...
...) 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 will be sure your system. Notify Bose or your system. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of...
Owner's guide
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...çnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that it in a built-in a position and location that... of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Figure 2 Sample media center and speaker placement 3 ft (1 m) maximum 3 ft (1 m) minimum 3 ft (1 m) maximum Left speaker Right speaker Media center Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with its front panel. • Make sure ...
...çnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that it in a built-in a position and location that... of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Figure 2 Sample media center and speaker placement 3 ft (1 m) maximum 3 ft (1 m) minimum 3 ft (1 m) maximum Left speaker Right speaker Media center Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with its front panel. • Make sure ...
Owner's guide
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... SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet... of sound and alter the movie sound effects. • Place the speakers at equal distance from Bose® Customer Service. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2...
... SETUP Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for both speakers into or away from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 Additional or longer cables may obtain additional rubber feet... of sound and alter the movie sound effects. • Place the speakers at equal distance from Bose® Customer Service. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2...
Owner's guide
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... Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV ...to prevent the module from scratches. • Choose a convenient location such as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). • Keep the module at the same end of the room as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind drapes, but...
... Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV ...to prevent the module from scratches. • Choose a convenient location such as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). • Keep the module at the same end of the room as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind drapes, but...
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...Acoustimass Module jack on the connector body faces up when plugging in the product carton. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Speaker cable 12 Plug the other end of the cable into the input ( ) jack on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 6). SYSTEM...contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the arrow on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are connected. Insert the single-plug end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS jack ...
...Acoustimass Module jack on the connector body faces up when plugging in the product carton. Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Speaker cable 12 Plug the other end of the cable into the input ( ) jack on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 6). SYSTEM...contact Bose Customer Service. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the arrow on the rear of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are connected. Insert the single-plug end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS jack ...
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... EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords 2. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left speaker (Figure 9).
... EDnagnlisskh DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords 2. Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left speaker (Figure 9).
Owner's guide
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... cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on many TVs, delivers a higher quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 11. 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...
... cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on many TVs, delivers a higher quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 11. 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...
Owner's guide
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...All cables are completed. Press Eject on your 3•2•1 system. C. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Play the 3•2•1 setup DVD. Turn on the media center control panel. D. The DVD will help you set up your system correctly for help . Turn off the TV speakers. ...into the disc tray. Use the remote control that produces the desired sound. • In some TVs, when the internal speakers are turned off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV volume until you may need to raise...
...All cables are completed. Press Eject on your 3•2•1 system. C. Insert the DVD setup disc into a live AC receptacle. 2. Play the 3•2•1 setup DVD. Turn on the media center control panel. D. The DVD will help you set up your system correctly for help . Turn off the TV speakers. ...into the disc tray. Use the remote control that produces the desired sound. • In some TVs, when the internal speakers are turned off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 3•2•1 system volume and your TV volume until you may need to raise...
Owner's guide
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Bose also offers cable adapters for use in the batteries AA batteries (IEC R6) Accessories Figure 35 Speaker accessories Battery compartment cover The Bose® 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II system shelf speakers are compatible with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-...replace both batteries. • Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Figure 34 Putting in running speaker cable through walls. MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Replacing ...
Bose also offers cable adapters for use in the batteries AA batteries (IEC R6) Accessories Figure 35 Speaker accessories Battery compartment cover The Bose® 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II system shelf speakers are compatible with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-...replace both batteries. • Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Figure 34 Putting in running speaker cable through walls. MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl EDnagnlisskh MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Replacing ...
Owner's guide
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...center. • Increase the volume. • Check to appear on the display. nect it . After reconnecting the power cord, wait for the message, "BOSE 3•2•1" to see if MUTE is lit on the media center display. • Turn off for 10 seconds, then on the TV. • ... 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 firmly seated in their respective jacks and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack. ...
...center. • Increase the volume. • Check to appear on the display. nect it . After reconnecting the power cord, wait for the message, "BOSE 3•2•1" to see if MUTE is lit on the media center display. • Turn off for 10 seconds, then on the TV. • ... 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 firmly seated in their respective jacks and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack. ...
Owner's guide
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...on page 53. • The disc may be in an area of weak signal coverage. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. See "Replacing the remote control batteries" inconsistent or does not on page 54. See "Check for region code compatibility" page...• There may be defective. Sound is distorted Picture is black and white or rolling You forgot your password • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are connected properly. • Move AM antenna at the media center. Remote control is • Check batteries...
...on page 53. • The disc may be in an area of weak signal coverage. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. See "Replacing the remote control batteries" inconsistent or does not on page 54. See "Check for region code compatibility" page...• There may be defective. Sound is distorted Picture is black and white or rolling You forgot your password • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are connected properly. • Move AM antenna at the media center. Remote control is • Check batteries...
Owner's guide
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... code there, then search the listings for individual device types. If you have a combination device, such as a TV with your speaker system. TV ...A-2 Television CBL...A-8 Cable box SAT ...A-9 Satellite receiver DVD ...A-11 VCR ...A-15 VCR DVR ...A-18 Digital Video Recorder HDTV ...A-19 HDTV Decoder Combination ...A-20 ...DVD ...A-20 TV/DVD combination TV/VCR/DVD ...A-20 TV/VCR/DVD combination VCR/DVD ...A-20 VCR/DVD combination CBL/DVR ...A-21 Cable/DVR combination SAT/DVR...A-21 Satellite/DVR combination DVD/DVR ...A-21 DVD/DVR combination A-1 Keep in mind that combination devices may use...
... code there, then search the listings for individual device types. If you have a combination device, such as a TV with your speaker system. TV ...A-2 Television CBL...A-8 Cable box SAT ...A-9 Satellite receiver DVD ...A-11 VCR ...A-15 VCR DVR ...A-18 Digital Video Recorder HDTV ...A-19 HDTV Decoder Combination ...A-20 ...DVD ...A-20 TV/DVD combination TV/VCR/DVD ...A-20 TV/VCR/DVD combination VCR/DVD ...A-20 VCR/DVD combination CBL/DVR ...A-21 Cable/DVR combination SAT/DVR...A-21 Satellite/DVR combination DVD/DVR ...A-21 DVD/DVR combination A-1 Keep in mind that combination devices may use...