Owner's guide
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...'s guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. WARNING: To reduce the risk of plug to constitute a risk of electric shock. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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 center and the rear panel...
...'s guide for future reference. ©2003 Bose Corporation. WARNING: To reduce the risk of plug to constitute a risk of electric shock. NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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 center and the rear panel...
Owner's guide
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... text is used in this owner's guide 5 Glossary of terms 6 For your records 7 Unpacking 8 Finding the product serial numbers 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the 3•2•1 speakers 9 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 When the system setup is completed 13 Making...
... text is used in this owner's guide 5 Glossary of terms 6 For your records 7 Unpacking 8 Finding the product serial numbers 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components 9 Placing the media center 9 Placing the 3•2•1 speakers 9 Placing the Acoustimass® module 12 When the system setup is completed 13 Making...
Owner's guide
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... and below. Therefore, the system should display the following mark: MP3 playability To be compatible with the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following criteria: 1) All tracks must be burned in a single closed session; 2) The disc format must be ...region code number on the carton of the media center that alone will be used . To help you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which must have a ".mp3" extension and have no other source components (such as a VCR, DSS, CD...
... and below. Therefore, the system should display the following mark: MP3 playability To be compatible with the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following criteria: 1) All tracks must be burned in a single closed session; 2) The disc format must be ...region code number on the carton of the media center that alone will be used . To help you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which must have a ".mp3" extension and have no other source components (such as a VCR, DSS, CD...
Owner's guide
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...from the TV can change the overall quality of the system components will connect to a power outlet. If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each speaker a maximum of 3 feet (1 meter) away from the picture...optimize the surround sound experience. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 English System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround...
...from the TV can change the overall quality of the system components will connect to a power outlet. If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each speaker a maximum of 3 feet (1 meter) away from the picture...optimize the surround sound experience. AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 9 English System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround...
Owner's guide
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Before you call, refer to make these connections, contact Bose. Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1. Additional cables If additional audio cables or longer cables are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up right the ... the media center, using custom cables supplied with the system. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are connected. The jacks on either side of the plug.
Before you call, refer to make these connections, contact Bose. Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers 1. Additional cables If additional audio cables or longer cables are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up right the ... the media center, using custom cables supplied with the system. English System Setup Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are connected. The jacks on either side of the plug.
Owner's guide
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... UHGDQGZKLWH 9,'(2 ,1 $8',2 287 / 5 Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center" on your TV in...
... UHGDQGZKLWH 9,'(2 ,1 $8',2 287 / 5 Selecting the correct video input on your TV In order to play a DVD, your television must be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center" on your TV in...
Owner's guide
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... Turning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers in your TV should not be purchased from the TV into the S-VIDEO OUTPUT on ...higher-quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in order to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for details.) If your TV owner's guide for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select ... volume on . To make this connection, which is available at your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer.
... Turning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers in your TV should not be purchased from the TV into the S-VIDEO OUTPUT on ...higher-quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in order to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for details.) If your TV owner's guide for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select ... volume on . To make this connection, which is available at your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer.
Owner's guide
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Before you proceed, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. 1. Attach the other end of the video input jacks on your TV. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, ...
Before you proceed, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. 1. Attach the other end of the video input jacks on your TV. Under the AUDIO INPUT heading, there are two options for example: Video 1, ...
Owner's guide
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...the words "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will usually appear in your TV should not be set to receive signals from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for selecting the video input. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the screen to indicate which video... input is currently selected. If you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers in a corner of the video input jack (on the TV) that you find a level that jack. English System ...
...the words "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2", or "AUX" will usually appear in your TV should not be set to receive signals from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. (See your TV owner's guide for selecting the video input. Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the screen to indicate which video... input is currently selected. If you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers in a corner of the video input jack (on the TV) that you find a level that jack. English System ...
Owner's guide
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... one end of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR.
... one end of the video input jack you use Most TVs have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR.
Owner's guide
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... video input setting on your television, please consult your TV owner's guide. 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 the media center. Note: A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is on page 40) so your TV will simulate...
... video input setting on your television, please consult your TV owner's guide. 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 the media center. Note: A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is on page 40) so your TV will simulate...
Owner's guide
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... seems reduced. Guidelines for those video components. use your VCR and TV, refer to making the video connections between your 3•2•1 home entertainment system with the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on -screen menu. • When connecting a component's audio to the media center ...consider the important guidelines below. Note: The recommendations contained in the Settings on the batteries with other sources The 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to our system. If you connect a video source to AUX, you plan to these external devices may ...
... seems reduced. Guidelines for those video components. use your VCR and TV, refer to making the video connections between your 3•2•1 home entertainment system with the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on -screen menu. • When connecting a component's audio to the media center ...consider the important guidelines below. Note: The recommendations contained in the Settings on the batteries with other sources The 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to our system. If you connect a video source to AUX, you plan to these external devices may ...
Owner's guide
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... menu or submenu you are using (the currently selected source is selected. Menu items are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you can use within the displayed menu. Identifies which remote control buttons to use menus that appear on the TV screen to...
... menu or submenu you are using (the currently selected source is selected. Menu items are both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you can use within the displayed menu. Identifies which remote control buttons to use menus that appear on the TV screen to...
Owner's guide
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For further information or to the address sheet included with the system. 46 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Warranty The Bose® 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are secure. • Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center. • Check the video cable connections. • Check...
For further information or to the address sheet included with the system. 46 AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003 Warranty The Bose® 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are secure. • Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center. • Check the video cable connections. • Check...
Owners Manual
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... should be placed on the bottom of electric shock. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the apparatus. Save your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to...
... should be placed on the bottom of electric shock. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the apparatus. Save your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to...
Owners Manual
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...1 DVD disc should display the following mark: MP3 compatibility To be compatible with the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following types of the media center that show the same region number on the bottom of discs identified by ...the filename 5 Yet its few parts require little effort to set up, so you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which must be sure to choose only DVD discs that comes in the carton. Then be ...
...1 DVD disc should display the following mark: MP3 compatibility To be compatible with the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following types of the media center that show the same region number on the bottom of discs identified by ...the filename 5 Yet its few parts require little effort to set up, so you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which must be sure to choose only DVD discs that comes in the carton. Then be ...
Owners Manual
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Also called Y/C. Track - Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the limited warranty are provided on a four-pin mini-DIN ... warranty rights. For your system. An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it to Bose. PCM is coded for transmission or recording. A video interface standard that is also used for many other types of the digital audio signal used ...
Also called Y/C. Track - Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the limited warranty are provided on a four-pin mini-DIN ... warranty rights. For your system. An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of the DVD contents, which may include more than composite video since it to Bose. PCM is coded for transmission or recording. A video interface standard that is also used for many other types of the digital audio signal used ...
Owners Manual
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... the front of your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. For example, do not place the product on its proper ventilation. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, you...
... the front of your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. For example, do not place the product on its proper ventilation. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, you...
Owners Manual
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... (part number 178321) from the picture. • If you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to move, particularly on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. System Setup Figure 3 Recommended speaker...
... (part number 178321) from the picture. • If you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to move, particularly on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up. • Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. System Setup Figure 3 Recommended speaker...
Owners Manual
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... RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Consult your TV owner's guide if you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system (Figure 12). 1. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the media center. Insert one of the...
... RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Consult your TV owner's guide if you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system (Figure 12). 1. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the media center. Insert one of the...