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English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 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 ... 41 Checking for disc compatibility 42 For DVDs: Setting Parental Control 42 Choosing a password 42 Setting a restriction level 43 Ratings supplied by the MPAA 43 iii
English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 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 ... 41 Checking for disc compatibility 42 For DVDs: Setting Parental Control 42 Choosing a password 42 Setting a restriction level 43 Ratings supplied by the MPAA 43 iii
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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. 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
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... panel • near the front edge of the module. 5. On the legs of small rubber feet. 2. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1.
... panel • near the front edge of the module. 5. On the legs of small rubber feet. 2. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1.
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Acoustimass® module (Refer to use: 1. Separate the two plugs so each one end of the speaker cable. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 2 Connecting the speakers to the module What you need to 1 for placement guidelines.) 8 Notice the two plugs at one reaches a speaker. Speaker cable OR Speakers Speakers 2.
Acoustimass® module (Refer to use: 1. Separate the two plugs so each one end of the speaker cable. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 2 Connecting the speakers to the module What you need to 1 for placement guidelines.) 8 Notice the two plugs at one reaches a speaker. Speaker cable OR Speakers Speakers 2.
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Fastener screws 5. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. The plug marked RIGHT goes into the connector on the proper speaker. Insert each fastener screw by hand to the right of the Acoustimass® module. Tighten each plug into the speaker placed to secure the plug. CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into the connector labeled SPEAKERS on the next page. 9 Insert the remaining single plug into an AC power (mains) outlet until all other components are connected. 6. Continue with 3 on the back of your TV. 4.
Fastener screws 5. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. The plug marked RIGHT goes into the connector on the proper speaker. Insert each fastener screw by hand to the right of the Acoustimass® module. Tighten each plug into the speaker placed to secure the plug. CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into the connector labeled SPEAKERS on the next page. 9 Insert the remaining single plug into an AC power (mains) outlet until all other components are connected. 6. Continue with 3 on the back of your TV. 4.
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Acoustimass module 10 Make sure you can see the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the cable. Notice the arrow on top before you need to use: 1. Arrow Acoustimass® module cable Media center 2. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3 Connecting the module to the media center What you insert either end of the Acoustimass module cable.
Acoustimass module 10 Make sure you can see the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the cable. Notice the arrow on top before you need to use: 1. Arrow Acoustimass® module cable Media center 2. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3 Connecting the module to the media center What you insert either end of the Acoustimass module cable.
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Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you can see the arrow on the back of the Acoustimass® module. 4. Continue with 4 on the back of the media center. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on top of the cable, make sure you insert it. 6. Insert this plug into the connector labeled on the next page. 11 English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. On the other end of the plug. 5.
Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you can see the arrow on the back of the Acoustimass® module. 4. Continue with 4 on the back of the media center. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on top of the cable, make sure you insert it. 6. Insert this plug into the connector labeled on the next page. 11 English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. On the other end of the plug. 5.
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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. 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.
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English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 2. Check to see if your TV: TV with HDMI or TV without HDMI on page 14 on the side or rear connector panel of the TV. 3. This may be located on page 15 13 Follow the directions that are appropriate for your TV has an unused HDMI connector for VIDEO IN.
English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 2. Check to see if your TV: TV with HDMI or TV without HDMI on page 14 on the side or rear connector panel of the TV. 3. This may be located on page 15 13 Follow the directions that are appropriate for your TV has an unused HDMI connector for VIDEO IN.
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... as you do not need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to the wide side of this cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 2. Bose logo Match the wide side of the plug to make this HDMI connection, you insert the plug. Insert one end of the media center for... connectors on the back of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP TV with 5 on page 17.
... as you do not need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to the wide side of this cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 2. Bose logo Match the wide side of the plug to make this HDMI connection, you insert the plug. Insert one end of the media center for... connectors on the back of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP TV with 5 on page 17.
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English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP TV without HDMI 1. You can disconnect that offer higher resolution than Composite. To use video pass through" on your TV. Note: If there is just ...
English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP TV without HDMI 1. You can disconnect that offer higher resolution than Composite. To use video pass through" on your TV. Note: If there is just ...
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Insert the other end into the yellow Composite VIDEO OUT connector on the next page. 16 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. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3. a Note: If you make this Composite connection, you can use video pass through" on the media center for further information. 4.
Insert the other end into the yellow Composite VIDEO OUT connector on the next page. 16 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. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 3. a Note: If you make this Composite connection, you can use video pass through" on the media center for further information. 4.
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Stereo audio cable Media center 5. Leave the video from your component connected to another sound source - English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5 Connecting a cable box or other component White plug Red plug 17 Your cable box, satellite box, or other component What you need to use: You can listen to your TV. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs at each end. like a cable or satellite box - This requires an audio connection only. through the 3•2•1® speakers instead of your TV.
Stereo audio cable Media center 5. Leave the video from your component connected to another sound source - English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5 Connecting a cable box or other component White plug Red plug 17 Your cable box, satellite box, or other component What you need to use: You can listen to your TV. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs at each end. like a cable or satellite box - This requires an audio connection only. through the 3•2•1® speakers instead of your TV.
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... connectors. A red and white audio cable may (a) or may not (b) already be attached to white. 18 Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 6. Check to your cable or satellite box has red and white AUDIO OUT connectors. a. OR b. If there are no AUDIO OUT connectors at all, continue...
... connectors. A red and white audio cable may (a) or may not (b) already be attached to white. 18 Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP 6. Check to your cable or satellite box has red and white AUDIO OUT connectors. a. OR b. If there are no AUDIO OUT connectors at all, continue...
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..., you need another component In addition to your component. Insert the plugs at most electronics stores. 1. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 4. White plug Red plug 19 White plug Red plug To connect another audio cable with red and white plugs, available at the other end of...
..., you need another component In addition to your component. Insert the plugs at most electronics stores. 1. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 4. White plug Red plug 19 White plug Red plug To connect another audio cable with red and white plugs, available at the other end of...
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... set to use either an Optical or Coaxial connector. 3. Be sure to work with your component. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP To get digital audio from a source" on your component. Coaxial Optical 2. Be sure to the digital AUDIO OUT connector on page 45. 20 Optical OR...
... set to use either an Optical or Coaxial connector. 3. Be sure to work with your component. Svenska Nederlands FItralniaçnaois DEsepuatsñcohl English SETUP To get digital audio from a source" on your component. Coaxial Optical 2. Be sure to the digital AUDIO OUT connector on page 45. 20 Optical OR...
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... one matched pair as shown here: Video in from your component Video out to the TV. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5. AND: • You want to connect another composite cable or two S-Video cables, which are available at most electronics stores. Plug the other end of...
... one matched pair as shown here: Video in from your component Video out to the TV. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5. AND: • You want to connect another composite cable or two S-Video cables, which are available at most electronics stores. Plug the other end of...
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... none of the above apply, continue with the system, you need another cable for this connection. 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...
... none of the above apply, continue with the system, you need another cable for this connection. 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...
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... from the TV to the 3•2•1 media center will play through the 3•2•1 speakers. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. Continue to use your TV does not provide AUDIO OUT connectors, you can make a digital AUDIO OUT connection from other components that are connected to...
... from the TV to the 3•2•1 media center will play through the 3•2•1 speakers. English DEsepuatsñcohl FItralniaçnaois Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. Continue to use your TV does not provide AUDIO OUT connectors, you can make a digital AUDIO OUT connection from other components that are connected to...
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Use your 3•2•1® system speakers. 24 White plug Red plug Be sure to match red to red and white to minimum volume. 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. 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.
Use your 3•2•1® system speakers. 24 White plug Red plug Be sure to match red to red and white to minimum volume. 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. 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.