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... It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ ... and enjoy all of its advanced features. English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system media ... properly, following any local regulations. The DVD player should be placed on the bottom of the media center. Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within an equilateral triangle, as...
... It will help you set up and operate your owner's guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ ... and enjoy all of its advanced features. English Safety Information The AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system media ... properly, following any local regulations. The DVD player should be placed on the bottom of the media center. Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within an equilateral triangle, as...
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Contents English EEssppaanñooll Francçais Appendix Where to restrict future play your first DVD 32 Loading and playing a DVD 32 Basic DVD operations 33 Using the Parental Control feature to find... Safety Information 2 Contents 3 Before you begin 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 How text is used in this ...
Contents English EEssppaanñooll Francçais Appendix Where to restrict future play your first DVD 32 Loading and playing a DVD 32 Basic DVD operations 33 Using the Parental Control feature to find... Safety Information 2 Contents 3 Before you begin 5 Selecting compatible discs 5 How text is used in this ...
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English Español Appendix Français Contents DVD-specific behavior 34 DVD play options 35 Loading and playing a CD 36 Basic CD operations 36 Changing CD settings 37 Using the sleep timer 37 Using the radio 37 ... Adjustments 40 Locating Audio Setup 40 Audio Setup menu 40 Locating system settings 42 System Setup menu 43 DVD Setup submenu 43 Reference 44 Taking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system 44 Cleaning the media center 44 Cleaning the speakers 44 Cleaning discs 44 Replacing the remote batteries...
English Español Appendix Français Contents DVD-specific behavior 34 DVD play options 35 Loading and playing a CD 36 Basic CD operations 36 Changing CD settings 37 Using the sleep timer 37 Using the radio 37 ... Adjustments 40 Locating Audio Setup 40 Audio Setup menu 40 Locating system settings 42 System Setup menu 43 DVD Setup submenu 43 Reference 44 Taking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system 44 Cleaning the media center 44 Cleaning the speakers 44 Cleaning discs 44 Replacing the remote batteries...
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...MP3s must meet the following types of discs identified by bold capitalized type Important guidelines for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio setup. Check the... components) are shown in gray boxes. MEDIA CENTER DISPLAY items are represented by their region code numbers must also match the DVD discs. English Introduction Before you begin Thank you for trouble-free performance of your home entertainment system (and its few parts require...
...MP3s must meet the following types of discs identified by bold capitalized type Important guidelines for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio setup. Check the... components) are shown in gray boxes. MEDIA CENTER DISPLAY items are represented by their region code numbers must also match the DVD discs. English Introduction Before you begin Thank you for trouble-free performance of your home entertainment system (and its few parts require...
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... surround sound format used by that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other licensing restrictions and protections. Technically called 5.1) - DVD Video - IR - Reverse engineering or disassembly is the most commonly known to the copyright protection of audio encoder technology. ... Disc. Dolby Digital is prohibited. NTSC and PAL are currently two standard TV aspect ratios, 4:3 and 16:9. a source of the U.S. DVD - MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Dolby Laboratories. as well as 4 by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as other ...
... surround sound format used by that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other licensing restrictions and protections. Technically called 5.1) - DVD Video - IR - Reverse engineering or disassembly is the most commonly known to the copyright protection of audio encoder technology. ... Disc. Dolby Digital is prohibited. NTSC and PAL are currently two standard TV aspect ratios, 4:3 and 16:9. a source of the U.S. DVD - MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Dolby Laboratories. as well as 4 by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as other ...
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This is also used for many hours of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to record many other types of data compression used ... Committee. PCM is a compressed audio format that developed both CD and laserdisc. S-video - Individual selections recorded on disc. For your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. English...
This is also used for many hours of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to record many other types of data compression used ... Committee. PCM is a compressed audio format that developed both CD and laserdisc. S-video - Individual selections recorded on disc. For your serial number ready before contacting Bose® customer service. Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you to separate the signals. English...
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...(yellow) into the AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack. If you are jacks labeled VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and AUX. 4. You will usually appear in order to play a DVD, your TV and VCR to the media center" on your television, please consult your TV" below. 3. Figure 16 Connecting your TV to the media center...video input. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 17 Attach one of the jack you choose. When you connect the yellow video cable to play a DVD. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are unable to select the correct video input setting on page 19. English System Setup Connecting your TV ...
...(yellow) into the AUDIO OUTPUT (R) jack. If you are jacks labeled VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and AUX. 4. You will usually appear in order to play a DVD, your TV and VCR to the media center" on your television, please consult your TV" below. 3. Figure 16 Connecting your TV to the media center...video input. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 17 Attach one of the jack you choose. When you connect the yellow video cable to play a DVD. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are unable to select the correct video input setting on page 19. English System Setup Connecting your TV ...
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...of an RF modulator for instructions). To make this connection, which is available at your local electronics store. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use S-video to connect all other components (such as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack,... a higher-quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 16 on your TV to locate the setting for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume on . Note: In some models, when the TV's ...
...of an RF modulator for instructions). To make this connection, which is available at your local electronics store. Note: Some older TVs with any DVD players and require use S-video to connect all other components (such as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack,... a higher-quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 16 on your TV to locate the setting for details.) If your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer. Turning off the internal speakers, reduce the volume on . Note: In some models, when the TV's ...
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... your TV. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of these jacks, make note of the name of the stereo cable to play a DVD. Make note of the media center. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Before you proceed, you...
... your TV. When you connect the yellow video cable to one of these jacks, make note of the name of the stereo cable to play a DVD. Make note of the media center. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Before you proceed, you...
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English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be on. Most TVs have connected the yellow video cable to, then turn up the TV's volume setting by 75% to adjust ... your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you find a level that jack. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the video input jack (on the screen) that you may need to 100% in your TV owner's guide for selecting the...
English System Setup Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be on. Most TVs have connected the yellow video cable to, then turn up the TV's volume setting by 75% to adjust ... your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers in your TV When you find a level that jack. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the video input jack (on the screen) that you may need to 100% in your TV owner's guide for selecting the...
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...VDWHOOLWHER[ LIDSSOLFDEOH 9,'(2 287 $8',2 287 9&5 / 5 ([LVWLQJ ZLUH 9,'(2 ,1 6WHUHRFDEOH UHGDQG ZKLWH AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 21 Attach the stereo cable to play a DVD. Attach the other end of connection, you will need one end of the jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you connect the...
...VDWHOOLWHER[ LIDSSOLFDEOH 9,'(2 287 $8',2 287 9&5 / 5 ([LVWLQJ ZLUH 9,'(2 ,1 6WHUHRFDEOH UHGDQG ZKLWH AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 21 Attach the stereo cable to play a DVD. Attach the other end of connection, you will need one end of the jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you connect the...
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...1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will simulate surround sound effects. Note: Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for optimal sound performance. If you are unable to locate the... require a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. If your local electrical authorities. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module. When the TV is on (l). 22 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18...
...1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will simulate surround sound effects. Note: Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for optimal sound performance. If you are unable to locate the... require a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. If your local electrical authorities. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module. When the TV is on (l). 22 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18...
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...in tuner and turns the system on to function. Unmutes the system volume. Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system can be "taught" to the media center, use the remote or power switch for that speci...fic component, or the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on or off . Selects AUX as the sound source and turns the system on. Selects Video 1 as...
...in tuner and turns the system on to function. Unmutes the system volume. Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system can be "taught" to the media center, use the remote or power switch for that speci...fic component, or the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. POWER and MUTE controls Switches the system on or off . Selects AUX as the sound source and turns the system on. Selects Video 1 as...
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...where the disc stopped. In an on page 17. Pauses the disc player in conjunction with other buttons. Press again to a similarly numbered DVD chapter, CD track, or radio station preset. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 27 Also submits custom settings, choices, or entries in place.... Displays or exits the Bose 3•2•1 system on-screen menus, provided that the correct Video Input setting is selected on -screen menu, changes the setting of a ...
...where the disc stopped. In an on page 17. Pauses the disc player in conjunction with other buttons. Press again to a similarly numbered DVD chapter, CD track, or radio station preset. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 27 Also submits custom settings, choices, or entries in place.... Displays or exits the Bose 3•2•1 system on-screen menus, provided that the correct Video Input setting is selected on -screen menu, changes the setting of a ...
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... With the system turned on, the music center display lights up at once (Figure 24). hold down to tune to a station. In CD/DVD mode: tap to previous/next strongest radio station. Control panel and buttons The media center has eight buttons located on or off. Figure 24 All... console. Their functions are also available through use of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK MOVIE EQ RDS STEREO DVD CD AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AM FM Source indicators (The selected source appears in an outlined box.) RDS indicator (Europe only) Movie equalization mode...
... With the system turned on, the music center display lights up at once (Figure 24). hold down to tune to a station. In CD/DVD mode: tap to previous/next strongest radio station. Control panel and buttons The media center has eight buttons located on or off. Figure 24 All... console. Their functions are also available through use of preset or title CD play mode indicators SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK MOVIE EQ RDS STEREO DVD CD AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AM FM Source indicators (The selected source appears in an outlined box.) RDS indicator (Europe only) Movie equalization mode...
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...this selection. Make sure that the media center and the TV are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you have selected the correct Video Input setting on -screen menu displays To leave the Settings menu Press the... items are using (the currently selected source is in Figure 25. 30 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: Off DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup Submenu - Describes the selected menu item. Navigation controls - Displays status information when a status item is a ...
...this selection. Make sure that the media center and the TV are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you have selected the correct Video Input setting on -screen menu displays To leave the Settings menu Press the... items are using (the currently selected source is in Figure 25. 30 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: Off DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup Submenu - Describes the selected menu item. Navigation controls - Displays status information when a status item is a ...
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select item AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 31 select item change a setting Controls, Displays, Menus DVD Play Options (1 of 2) Title: Chapter: 1 of 3 1 of 19 Title Time: Time Display: Motion Control: Audio Track: Camera Angle: More... 0:23:02 Elapsed Play 1x ...the current source. English Figure 26 Example of changing a setting To change setting Figure 27 A DVD status example To check the system status Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup DVD Playing The Movie Title Title 1 of 13 Chapter 1 of 1 Chooses an audio track for the...
select item AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 31 select item change a setting Controls, Displays, Menus DVD Play Options (1 of 2) Title: Chapter: 1 of 3 1 of 19 Title Time: Time Display: Motion Control: Audio Track: Camera Angle: More... 0:23:02 Elapsed Play 1x ...the current source. English Figure 26 Example of changing a setting To change setting Figure 27 A DVD status example To check the system status Settings (DVD) DVD Play Options Sleep Timer: DVD Status: Audio Setup System Setup DVD Playing The Movie Title Title 1 of 13 Chapter 1 of 1 Chooses an audio track for the...
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.... 3. For example, in a movie, the disc must be set to indicate which video input is automatically selected. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button to close the tray. Press the Stop/Eject button again to turn it does not, press Play on the shipping carton. • Confi... on your system on and off You can also press any required features. On the media center control panel, press the Stop/Eject 4. Place the DVD in a corner of the media center. button. 5. When you play " on page 34). • Familiarize yourself with either button, the source that the ...
.... 3. For example, in a movie, the disc must be set to indicate which video input is automatically selected. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button to close the tray. Press the Stop/Eject button again to turn it does not, press Play on the shipping carton. • Confi... on your system on and off You can also press any required features. On the media center control panel, press the Stop/Eject 4. Place the DVD in a corner of the media center. button. 5. When you play " on page 34). • Familiarize yourself with either button, the source that the ...
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Eject a DVD Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Press Stop/Eject to eject. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 33 Press Stop . Search through the movie backward or forward... Stop a DVD movie... Press Chapter up/down. Press and hold Scan or . Operation Repeat a chapter... Press again to stop the disc. Skip to : Pause a DVD movie... English Basic DVD operations If you want to the next/previous chapter... Use the remote to do this: Press Pause .
Eject a DVD Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Press Stop/Eject to eject. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 33 Press Stop . Search through the movie backward or forward... Stop a DVD movie... Press Chapter up/down. Press and hold Scan or . Operation Repeat a chapter... Press again to stop the disc. Skip to : Pause a DVD movie... English Basic DVD operations If you want to the next/previous chapter... Use the remote to do this: Press Pause .
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... submenu The parental control submenu provides options for how to create a new password or to standard movie ratings provided by the DVD you select features from 1 (unrestricted audiences) to access the control settings, see "Locating system settings" on how to 8... 6 Mature audiences R 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 Teenage audiences PG-13 3 Mature young audiences PG 2 Most audiences 1 General (unrestricted audiences) G DVD-specific behavior When you are set . Off Allows unrated titles to restrict future play . - - - - English Operation Using the Parental Control...
... submenu The parental control submenu provides options for how to create a new password or to standard movie ratings provided by the DVD you select features from 1 (unrestricted audiences) to access the control settings, see "Locating system settings" on how to 8... 6 Mature audiences R 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 Teenage audiences PG-13 3 Mature young audiences PG 2 Most audiences 1 General (unrestricted audiences) G DVD-specific behavior When you are set . Off Allows unrated titles to restrict future play . - - - - English Operation Using the Parental Control...