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It will help you set up and operate your 3•2•1® 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 the presence ... apparatus meets all of electric shock. Save this apparatus to EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2. Liquids can be found at: www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. Do not incinerate. The complete Declaration of used batteries properly, following any electronic product, use care not to rain or...
It will help you set up and operate your 3•2•1® 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 the presence ... apparatus meets all of electric shock. Save this apparatus to EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2. Liquids can be found at: www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. Do not incinerate. The complete Declaration of used batteries properly, following any electronic product, use care not to rain or...
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...Before you begin 2 For your records 3 Unpacking 4 SETUP 6 1 Placing the system components 6 2 Connecting the speakers to the module 8 3 Connecting the module to the media center . . . . 10 4 Connecting the system video to your TV 12 5 Connecting a cable box or other component . . . 17 To connect another component 19 To...buttons 36 Play and numeric buttons 37 Record and A, B, C buttons (not in Europe 38 Colored buttons (in Europe only 38 The media center 39 Display 39 Disc tray 39 OPERATION 40 Playing a video disc or CD 40 Selecting a play option 40 Keeping your discs clean ...
...Before you begin 2 For your records 3 Unpacking 4 SETUP 6 1 Placing the system components 6 2 Connecting the speakers to the module 8 3 Connecting the module to the media center . . . . 10 4 Connecting the system video to your TV 12 5 Connecting a cable box or other component . . . 17 To connect another component 19 To...buttons 36 Play and numeric buttons 37 Record and A, B, C buttons (not in Europe 38 Colored buttons (in Europe only 38 The media center 39 Display 39 Disc tray 39 OPERATION 40 Playing a video disc or CD 40 Selecting a play option 40 Keeping your discs clean ...
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...features 47 To get to the System menu 47 Selecting a new option 48 Language choices 48 Audio options 49 Video options 50 Media center options 52 Choosing new settings 53 To get to the Settings menu 53 Settings options 54 REFERENCE 59 Replacing remote batteries 59 ...Protecting the system 59 Cleaning the media center 59 Cleaning the speakers 59 Troubleshooting 60 For customer service 63 Limited warranty 63 Technical information 64 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS 69 DEVICE...
...features 47 To get to the System menu 47 Selecting a new option 48 Language choices 48 Audio options 49 Video options 50 Media center options 52 Choosing new settings 53 To get to the Settings menu 53 Settings options 54 REFERENCE 59 Replacing remote batteries 59 ...Protecting the system 59 Cleaning the media center 59 Cleaning the speakers 59 Troubleshooting 60 For customer service 63 Limited warranty 63 Technical information 64 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS 69 DEVICE...
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Svenska Nederlands FraItnaçliainso DEsepuatsñcohl English INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for surround-sound sources. Using Bose® proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings and bold movie effects for... speakers • Easy-to-hide Acoustimass® module • Integrated DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner • Remote and media center controls • HDMI video connection to your TV • Audio In connectors for three components • Your choice of language for text displays 2...
Svenska Nederlands FraItnaçliainso DEsepuatsñcohl English INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for surround-sound sources. Using Bose® proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings and bold movie effects for... speakers • Easy-to-hide Acoustimass® module • Integrated DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner • Remote and media center controls • HDMI video connection to your TV • Audio In connectors for three components • Your choice of language for text displays 2...
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... time to record the serial numbers on the lines below and on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the bottom of the media center. Acoustimass module serial number: Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Media Center serial number We suggest you ever contact Bose® Customer Service.
... time to record the serial numbers on the lines below and on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the bottom of the media center. Acoustimass module serial number: Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date Media Center serial number We suggest you ever contact Bose® Customer Service.
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As you identify them, you may want to place a check mark in the carton. ❏ 3•2•1® GS speakers ❏ Media center 4 ❏ 3•2•1 speakers ❏ Acoustimass® module If any part of each part. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest ... of the reach of children. For contact information, refer to transport your system includes the parts shown. Make sure your system. Notify Bose or your system. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English INTRODUCTION Unpacking Carefully unpack your authorized...
As you identify them, you may want to place a check mark in the carton. ❏ 3•2•1® GS speakers ❏ Media center 4 ❏ 3•2•1 speakers ❏ Acoustimass® module If any part of each part. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest ... of the reach of children. For contact information, refer to transport your system includes the parts shown. Make sure your system. Notify Bose or your system. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English INTRODUCTION Unpacking Carefully unpack your authorized...
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Media center OR Speakers Speakers Acoustimass® module o3r'le(1ssm) 3' (1 m) or more Left speaker or3'm(1orme ) Right speaker See Steps 1-6 for details. 6 SETUP 1 Placing the system components What you need to use: Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English The image below shows one of the many ways you can position your new 3•2•1® system.
Media center OR Speakers Speakers Acoustimass® module o3r'le(1ssm) 3' (1 m) or more Left speaker or3'm(1orme ) Right speaker See Steps 1-6 for details. 6 SETUP 1 Placing the system components What you need to use: Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English The image below shows one of the many ways you can position your new 3•2•1® system.
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... 2 on the next page. 7 On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of the Acoustimass® module, attach the large rubber feet. 4. Place the media center: • where nothing obstructs the front panel • near the front edge of the module. 5. Place the Acoustimass module: • at the same end of...
... 2 on the next page. 7 On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of the Acoustimass® module, attach the large rubber feet. 4. Place the media center: • where nothing obstructs the front panel • near the front edge of the module. 5. Place the Acoustimass module: • at the same end of...
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Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3 Connecting the module to the media center What you insert either end of the Acoustimass module cable. Notice the arrow on top before you need to use: 1. Acoustimass module 10 Arrow Acoustimass® module cable Media center 2. Make sure you can see the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the cable.
Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3 Connecting the module to the media center What you insert either end of the Acoustimass module cable. Notice the arrow on top before you need to use: 1. Acoustimass module 10 Arrow Acoustimass® module cable Media center 2. Make sure you can see the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the cable.
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Insert this plug into the connector labeled on top of the Acoustimass® module. 4. Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you can see the arrow on the back of the plug. 5. Continue with 4 on the back of the media center. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. On the other end of the cable, make sure you insert it. 6. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on the next page. 11
Insert this plug into the connector labeled on top of the Acoustimass® module. 4. Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you can see the arrow on the back of the plug. 5. Continue with 4 on the back of the media center. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. On the other end of the cable, make sure you insert it. 6. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on the next page. 11
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HDMI OR video cable Composite video cable Media center Your TV 12 Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 4 Connecting the system video to your TV What you may need to use: This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 3•2•1® system on your TV. 1. Select the HDMI video cable.
HDMI OR video cable Composite video cable Media center Your TV 12 Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 4 Connecting the system video to your TV What you may need to use: This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 3•2•1® system on your TV. 1. Select the HDMI video cable.
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Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on page 17. Continue with HDMI 1. Make sure the Bose® logo shows as you do not need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to the TV. 14 Insert one end of this HDMI connection.... 2. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP TV with 5 on the media center. Note: If you make any connections. Bose logo Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side of the media center for video from a component.Neither S-Video nor Composite signals can pass through the HDMI cable...
Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on page 17. Continue with HDMI 1. Make sure the Bose® logo shows as you do not need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to the TV. 14 Insert one end of this HDMI connection.... 2. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP TV with 5 on the media center. Note: If you make any connections. Bose logo Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side of the media center for video from a component.Neither S-Video nor Composite signals can pass through the HDMI cable...
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See "To use the ONLY PASS-THROUGH connector on page 21 for video from another component. Insert the other end into the yellow Composite VIDEO OUT connector on the next page. 16 a Note: If you make this Composite connection, you can use video pass through" on the media center for further information. 4. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3. Continue with 5 on the back of the media center. .
See "To use the ONLY PASS-THROUGH connector on page 21 for video from another component. Insert the other end into the yellow Composite VIDEO OUT connector on the next page. 16 a Note: If you make this Composite connection, you can use video pass through" on the media center for further information. 4. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3. Continue with 5 on the back of the media center. .
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Stereo audio cable Media center 5. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5 Connecting a cable box or other component White plug Red plug 17 Leave the video from your component connected to another sound source - through the 3•2•1® speakers instead of your TV. This requires an audio connection only. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs at each end. Your cable box, satellite box, or other component What you need to use: You can listen to your TV. like a cable or satellite box -
Stereo audio cable Media center 5. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5 Connecting a cable box or other component White plug Red plug 17 Leave the video from your component connected to another sound source - through the 3•2•1® speakers instead of your TV. This requires an audio connection only. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs at each end. Your cable box, satellite box, or other component What you need to use: You can listen to your TV. like a cable or satellite box -
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Follow the method used in steps 1-3 on the 3•2•1® system media center. Connect the other end of this additional cable to connect to the AUDIO OUT on your cable or satellite box, you need another component In ... cable with red and white plugs, available at the other end of the audio cable into the CBL•SAT AUDIO IN connectors on the media center. White plug Red plug 19 Use this cable to your component.
Follow the method used in steps 1-3 on the 3•2•1® system media center. Connect the other end of this additional cable to connect to the AUDIO OUT on your cable or satellite box, you need another component In ... cable with red and white plugs, available at the other end of the audio cable into the CBL•SAT AUDIO IN connectors on the media center. White plug Red plug 19 Use this cable to your component.
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...Coaxial Optical 2. You can make : • up to 3 coaxial connections • up to 2 coaxial and one optical connection Note: The media center Optical connector is interrupted. 4. See "Getting digital audio from the component For a component that works with a cable or satellite box. Connect one... at most electronics stores. 1. Identify the digital connector on your Optical component is neither of your component in an on the system media center. Be sure to select your digital cable to work with your component. If your component as either one end of those, you...
...Coaxial Optical 2. You can make : • up to 3 coaxial connections • up to 2 coaxial and one optical connection Note: The media center Optical connector is interrupted. 4. See "Getting digital audio from the component For a component that works with a cable or satellite box. Connect one... at most electronics stores. 1. Identify the digital connector on your Optical component is neither of your component in an on the system media center. Be sure to select your digital cable to work with your component. If your component as either one end of those, you...
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...the appropriate AUDIO IN connector on the next page. 21 English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5. Continue with 6 on the media center. Plug the other end of the two ONLY PASS-THROUGH connectors (on the left) if you have a Composite or S-Video connection between the TV... and the media center (not HDMI or Component). DO NOT use one matched pair as shown here: Video in from your component Video out to connect another video ...
...the appropriate AUDIO IN connector on the next page. 21 English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5. Continue with 6 on the media center. Plug the other end of the two ONLY PASS-THROUGH connectors (on the left) if you have a Composite or S-Video connection between the TV... and the media center (not HDMI or Component). DO NOT use one matched pair as shown here: Video in from your component Video out to connect another video ...
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Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 6 Connecting audio from your TV as an option What you need to use: Audio cable Media center For some setups, in order to hear your TV sound from your 3•2•1® speakers, you need to your TV. Note: If you have ...
Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 6 Connecting audio from your TV as an option What you need to use: Audio cable Media center For some setups, in order to hear your TV sound from your 3•2•1® speakers, you need to your TV. Note: If you have ...
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... can make a digital AUDIO OUT connection from other components that are connected to the 3•2•1® system. The audio from the TV to the media center. White plug Red plug Note: If your TV speakers for TV program audio. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. Note: In...
... can make a digital AUDIO OUT connection from other components that are connected to the 3•2•1® system. The audio from the TV to the media center. White plug Red plug Note: If your TV speakers for TV program audio. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. Note: In...
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White plug Red plug Be sure to match red to red and white to minimum volume. Use your 3•2•1® system speakers. 24 Insert the red and white plugs at the other end of audio playing through both the TV speakers and your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers down to white. This prevents the echo effect of this cable into the AUDIO IN TV connectors on the media center. 3. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 2.
White plug Red plug Be sure to match red to red and white to minimum volume. Use your 3•2•1® system speakers. 24 Insert the red and white plugs at the other end of audio playing through both the TV speakers and your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers down to white. This prevents the echo effect of this cable into the AUDIO IN TV connectors on the media center. 3. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 2.