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3 2 1GS Series II
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3 2 1 Series II
DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this owner’s guide Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and o
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Eng Dansk lish Deut Español sch F Italian rançais o Nederlands Svenska CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM SETUP 8 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 26 OPERATION 35 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 40 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 55 INTRODUCTION 5 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk OPERATION 35 Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playing video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION Before you begin ® Thank you for purchasing the Bose 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. Yet
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk INTRODUCTION Checking for region code compatibility For a DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region code numbers must match. These numbers are allocated according to where the player and disc are sold. The 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must also match the DVD discs. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment system or on the b
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INTRODUCTION English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION MPEG – a type of data compression used for audio or video storage on disc. MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record many hours of music on a single CD. NTSC – An acronym for National Television System Committee. The organization that devel- oped both the American Black & White and Color television systems. PAL – An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. A tel
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your ® authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. WARNING: To avoid d
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SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the compo- nents of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, you may find other placement choices that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Placing the media center C
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to deliver. • Place the two speakers either on top of the TV or at equal distance from the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Keep both speakers at approximately the same height. • Place each speaker within 3 feet (1 meter) of the edge
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AC NPUT I MUSICCENTER SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP ® Placing the Acoustimass module ® • Place the Acoustimass module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). • Keep the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from interfering with the TV screen. Figure 4 Recommended Acoustim
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Making system connections ® CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Plug one end of the Acoustimass module c
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SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP 2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Figure 8 Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and Separating left and right right speaker cable connectors speaker cords will be marked with a “GS”. 3. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug th
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. Figure 10 Antenna connections Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions sup
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SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be using the 3•2•1 system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to “Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center” on page 16. Making audio connections Note: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, see “If your TV does not have audio output jacks” on page 17. Otherwise, continue. 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you proceed, you must determine if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owner’s guide if you need assistance. If your TV has audio output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system (Figure 12). 1. Co
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SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to feed audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the AUX Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner’s manual for information. • A stereo VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you have a mono VCR. You will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the m
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SYSTEM SETUP English Dansk Deut Español sch Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SYSTEM SETUP Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of your 3•2•1 system. Your TV must also support this feature. To turn on the progressive scan fea- ture, see “Video options” on page 48. For the highest quality video from DVDs, you may want to use a component video connection between the media center a
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Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Dansk SYSTEM SETUP Connecting digital audio devices Some audio devices may feature a digital audio output for optimum sound performance. Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on the media center. You can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. On the media center rear panel, an optical digital cable connects to the OPTICAL jack. A coax
