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Bose® 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS HomeEntertainment SystemsOwner’s GuideAugust 18, 2003AM271966_00_V.pdfAM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003

10System SetupEnglishWARNING: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth su

11System SetupEnglishSpeaker AccessoriesThe 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS speakers can also be mounted on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands (F

12System SetupEnglishPlacing the Acoustimass® moduleConsider the guidelines below when choosing a location for the Acoustimass® module.Make sure to pl

13System SetupEnglishWhen the system setup is completedWith the speakers and media center placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, reclin

14System SetupEnglishMaking the connectionsThe components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are connected through the media center,

15System SetupEnglish3. Plug the connector labeled LEFT into the jack on the rear of the left speaker (Figure 12).4. Plug the connector labeled RIGHT

16System SetupEnglishAttaching the supplied antennasOn the rear panel of the media center there are jacks for AM and FM antennas (Figure 15).Unwind th

17System SetupEnglishConnecting your TV to the media centerNote: If you will be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, sk

18System SetupEnglishS-video as an alternate means to connect to the TVAn S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher-quality TV pictu

19System SetupEnglishConnecting your TV and VCR to the media centerThere are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before yo

2EnglishSafety InformationThe AV3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are to be used only with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker system (Acoustimass®

20System SetupEnglishTurning off the internal speakers in your TVWhen you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speaker

21System SetupEnglishIf your TV does not have audio output jacksIf your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to the 3•2•

22System SetupEnglishNote: 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

23System SetupEnglishInstalling remote control batteries1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 20).2. Insert the two

24System SetupEnglishFigure 21Advanced analog and digital connections, using S-video pass-through to the media centerCSVIDEOOUTPUTLRVIDEO 1LRAUXCSVIDE

25System SetupEnglishConnecting recording equipmentThe rear panel of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio recording d

26EnglishControls, displays, menusTurning on the systemYou can turn your system on and off by pressing the On/Off button on the remote or the Power bu

27Controls, Displays, MenusEnglishSOURCE and MENU controlsPLAYBACK controlsTunes the AM/FM radio up/down to the next higher/lower frequency.In an on-s

28Controls, Displays, MenusEnglishThe advanced remote controlIf you purchased the 3•2•1 GS system, your system came with the advanced remote control w

29Controls, Displays, MenusEnglishThe media centerThe media center has a control panel on the top, a display area on the front that indicates the curr

3EnglishFrancaisEspanolEspañolFrançaisAppendixWhere to find...Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Controls, Displays, MenusEnglishTV on-screen menusWith both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you can use menus

31Controls, Displays, MenusEnglishTo change a settingFigure 26Example of changing a settingTo check the system statusFigure 27A DVD status exampleDVD

32EnglishOperationTurning your system on and offYou can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button ( ) on the remote control or the power but

33OperationEnglishBasic DVD operationsIf you want to: Use the remote to do this:Pause a DVD movie… Press Pause .Stop a DVD movie… Press Stop .Skip to

34OperationEnglishUsing the Parental Control feature to restrict future playYou can restrict the playing of DVD movies by using the Parental Control f

35OperationEnglishDVD play optionsSelection: DVD setting options: What the setting affects:Title: 1 of n Chooses the movie title through use of the nu

36OperationEnglishLoading and playing a CD1. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button.2. At the media center, press the Stop/Eject button.3. Place the a

37OperationEnglishChanging CD settingsWhile the system is in CD mode, press the Settings button on the remote control to gain access to the options sh

38OperationEnglishStoring preferred stations as preset selectionsFor radio stations that you listen to regularly, you can assign a preset number (1-25

39OperationEnglishChanging AM settingsPlaying other sourcesTurn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that compo-nent

4ContentsEnglishEspañolFrançaisAppendixDVD-specific behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40EnglishSound AdjustmentsLocating Audio Setup1. Turn on both the media center and your TV.2. Press the Settings button on the remote. A menu of the a

41Sound AdjustmentsEnglishFigure 28DVD audio statusTreble Compensation: –15 to +15 Decreases(–) or increases (+) the treble sound.Rooms with too few s

42EnglishSystem AdjustmentsLocating system settings1. Turn on both the media center and your TV.2. Press the Settings button. A menu of the available

43System AdjustmentsEnglishSystem Setup menuThe System Setup menu lists options for how to set up the entire system.DVD Setup submenuThe DVD Setup sub

44EnglishReferenceTaking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS systemCaring for your system may include cleaning the system’s enclosures, cleaning your discs

45ReferenceEnglishTroubleshootingProblem What to doSystem doesn’t do anything• Make sure the unit is turned on. • Make sure the power cord is inserted

46ReferenceEnglishCustomer serviceFor additional help in solving problems, contact Bose®customer service. Refer to the addresslist included in the car

47ReferenceEnglishTechnical informationPower ratingUSA/Canada: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 300WDual voltage: 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300WUK/Europe: 230VAC, 50/60 Hz,

A1AppendixAppendixSetup codes for cableCódigos de instalación para cableCodes de configuration pour le câbleABC... 0003, 0008

A2AppendixAppendixRadioShack... 0015, 0303, 0315, 0797Rampage... 0255Recoton... 0400Regal...

5IntroductionEnglishBefore you beginThank you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, eleganc

A3AppendixAppendixSetup codes for satelliteCódigos de instalación para satelliteCodes de configuration pour le satellite@sat...

A4AppendixAppendixDiscovery... 0668, 0710Dish Network System.. 1005, 0775DishPro... 1005, 0775Diskxpress...

A5AppendixAppendixKabil... 0737Kathrein... 0123, 0173, 0200, 0249, 0331, 0358, 0394, 0442, 0480, 0553, 06

A6AppendixAppendixPhonotrend... 0288, 0592Pioneer... 0292, 0329, 0352, 0662, 0853Planet... 03

A7AppendixAppendixTelemaster... 0520Telesat... 0605Telestar... 0114, 0157, 0501, 1100Televes.

A8AppendixAppendixSetup codes for televisionCódigos de instalación para TVCodes de configuration pour la télévisionA-Mark... 0003A

A9AppendixAppendixBrandt... 0109, 0196, 0198, 0205, 0287, 0335, 0399Brinkmann... 0037, 0418, 0519Brionvega...

A10AppendixAppendixElekta... 0264Elin... 0009, 0037, 0104, 0349, 0361, 0448, 0548Elite...

A11AppendixAppendixHarley Davidson... 0179, 0043, 1904Harman/Kardon... 0054, 0078Harvard... 0180, 0068Harwood 0009,

A12AppendixAppendixKolin... 0180, 0053, 0033, 0036, 0108, 0474Kolster... 0037Konka...

6IntroductionEnglishGlossary of terms2D – The trademarked logo for Dolby® Digital, a perceptual coding system for audio, devel-oped by Dolby Laborator

A13AppendixAppendixNaiko... 0606Nakimura... 0037, 0374Nakio... 0480Naonis...

A14AppendixAppendixProline... 0072Proscan... 0047, 0747, 1922Prosonic... 0037, 0579Protec

A15AppendixAppendixSerino... 0216, 0455, 0610Sharp... 0093, 0165, 0030, 0039, 0032, 0036, 0153, 0157, 0

A16AppendixAppendixTeletech 0009, 0037, 0337Teleton... 0036, 0186, 0206, 0217, 0259, 0349, 0363Televideon... 0216

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7IntroductionEnglishMPEG – a type of data compression used for audio or video storage on disc.MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio

8EnglishSystem SetupUnpackingCarefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. Check to

9System SetupEnglishSelecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system componentsUse the following guidelines to choose locations and positi