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HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Owner's Guide ®...
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Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found on www.bose.com. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SYSTEM SETUPiiii}_X{!i!!j_?,'? SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INUlCATORSiiiiii!ii:ii!:::,:::::!i I OPEaATIONiiiiiiiii}i!ii!ii!:_i_i_ CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGSiiiiiii:{ilili_!!i"ii!i CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONSiiiiii{iiiiiiii!_!ii!£ MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEMiiiiiiiiiiiiii:::;!!i!iii TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION Before you begin ................System features ................Selecting compatible discs ..............Checking for region code compatibility ............Glossary of terms ................Limited warranty ................
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OPERATION Turning your system on and off ..............Playing video DVDs ................Basic DVD operations ..............Restricting access to video DVDs ............Playing audio CDs ................Listening to FM/AM radio ............... Tuning to a station ............... Storing stations as presets ..............Erasing a preset .................
INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose' 3o2ol Series II or 3o2ol 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...
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 3e2,1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must also match the DVD discs.
Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights. For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the Acoustimass ®module.
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.
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. _b 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.
You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from Bose ®Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton.
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). •...
CAUTION; Do not plug the Acoustimass ®module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. Note;/f 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...
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SYSTEM SETUP 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 Note: If you purchased a 3.2.1 GS Series II system, the left and Separating left and right speaker cords right speaker cable connectors...
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 eb Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor...
SYSTEM SETUP Connecting your TV to the media center =b 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...
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.
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.
Figure 11. For this connection you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. * Insert one end of the S-video cable into the S-Video OUT jack on the media center (Figure 14).
O000000- E]OOOOOooooosoooos 000@00 Anlenu5 TV connector panel Component video cable .AUDIO, ® Stereo cable (red and white connectors) _se, rie_ Note: For more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer.
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.
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SYSTEM SETUP Figure Advanced setup: TV,,VCR and cable/satellite box Media center ®®0 ,c , Antennas ,<;::::, Acoustimas_ D = Digital ..$ ..Module C =C0mp 0site Video Video BoseLi_k Optica CBL'SA7 Componenl h____ _____/ S.Video Cable/satellite (CBL/SAT) service Video CBL/SAT Cable/satellite S-video...
SYSTEM SETUP Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. Con- nect the video output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Figure 18 Game console connections Media center DD@D_DDDDBDDD_DDDD_D_...
SYSTEM SETUP Installing the remote control batteries On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Match the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on the batteries with the plus (+) and minus (-) inside the battery compartment.
Note: Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be...
SYSTEM SETUP Checking your system setup Follow these steps when turning on your system for the first time. Be sure to perform step 4 and play the setup DVD. The setup DVD can help you verify that you set up your system cor- rectly for proper sound performance.
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control • Turns the system on or off. Remote status Status LED: * Remains off (unlit) during normal operation. * Remains on during setup mode. Turns off briefly with each key press. * Blinks rapidly eight times if the wrong key is pressed during setup or if an unavailable device code is entered.
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SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - cont. • Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. • Pressing ÷ restores muted sound from the current source. • Pressing - lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound.
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SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control - cont. Aspect ratio or Teletext On/Off control You will see one of two symbols below this button on your remote control. The symbol defines the function. Symbol Function When a video source is selected, changes the video aspect ratio between Normal (4:3) and Widescreen (16:9).
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices Your remote can be set up to control other audio devices such as a TV, VCR, DVR or cable/satellite box by entering a device code while in the setup mode. •...
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite Turn on both the 3.2.1 system and your cable/satellite box. Press and hold the CBL°SAT button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your cable/satellite box.
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SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite Turn on both the 3.2.1 system and your cable/satellite box. Press and hold CBL°SAT until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). Alternately press Channel • and CBL°SAT On-Off until your cable/satellite turns off.
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The media center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area to show the current status of the system, and a disc tray that opens on the front of the console. Control panel The media center has six buttons located on the top control panel.
OPERATION Turning your system on and off To turn power on or off: • Point the 3.2.1 remote at the media center and press On/Off. • Press On-Off on top of the media center. To turn the system on to a source: •...
OPERATION While a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel. Figure Sample display for a DVD video Basic DVD operations • Press Pause to pause a movie • Press Pause again or press Play to resume playing a paused DVD •...
OPERATION Playing audio CDs On the 3.2.1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3.2.1 system on to the CD/DVD source. Eject On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. Place the CD disc in the disc tray. Eject Press Eject again to close the tray.
OPERATION Listening to FM/AM radio On the 3.2.1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to the most recently selected station. Tuning to a station You can tune to a radio station in any of the following ways: •...
OPERATION Erasing a preset Tune to the preset station. Press and hold the 0 button on the remote until the media center display tells you that the preset is erased. Playing other sources Turn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that compo- nent or controls on the component front panel.
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Using the settings menus While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust- ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For that purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu with features appropriate to that source. To view the settings menus You can see the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen (Figure 24) and on the...
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CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS To make changes in the settings menus Whether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same instructions apply. You can use the actions above to change back to the original (default) settings, too. Do that if you do not like the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did not intend.
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS FM/AM settings menu To see the FM/AM Settings menu, press FM-AM on the remote. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Name Default Settings Description Auto, Stereo, Auto Output Mode Allows you to listen to stereo broad- Mono (FM only) casts in either stereo or mono output.
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS DVD settings menu To see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Name Settings Default Description Movie EQ* On, Off Optimizes the tonal balance for movies.
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS TV, CBL.SAT, and AUX settings menu The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBLoSAT or AUX. There are no separate setting menus for these sources. Movie EQ, Range Compression and Mono Decoding appear in the menu only if Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable.
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS Using the System menu Changes to system options are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.
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CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS To change system options Changing system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3e2.1 system. Press the System button on your 3e2.1 remote control.
-14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction. Audio Processing Automatic [default] Standard Bose ® processing applied. User Adjustable Processing options (Movie EQ, Range Compression, Mono Decoding) available in Source Settings menus. Input Levels: Normal [default] Standard signal level (loudness).
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS Video options The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Figure Video system options Settings Description TV Aspect Ratio Normal [default] 4:3 ratio screen display. Widescreen 16:9 ratio widescreen display. Widescreen DVDs Modified [default] Modified [default].
Assigns a room code to your 3.2.1 Series II system when Code* L, M, N, or O it is connected to a Bose link source. Restore Settings Maintains current system settings. Reverts system settings back to factory defaults. *Appears only when a Bose link source is connected.
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS Remote control options The Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that are connected to your system. Figure Remote Control system options Settings Description TV Brand Brand name Provides a list of TV brands for the 3o2ol remote control to operate. TV Device Code Code number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected TV brand.
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS DVD Lock options The DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. Figure 32 DVD Lock system options Settings...
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CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS Enter your four-digit password. Using the down (v) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above. Press the right arrow (I_) button to see the available settings. Press the up (A) or down (v) arrow button to find the rating you want. Press Enter or the left arrow (4) button to save the setting.
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Cleaning Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
Battery compartment cover Accessories The Bose ®3o2ol Series II and 3o2ol GS Series II system shelf speakers are compatible with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands and UTS-20 table stands (Figure 35). Bose also offers cable adapters for use in running speaker cable through walls.
This allows the unit to reset itself. After reconnecting the power cord, wait for the message, "BOSE 3•2•1" to appear on the media center display. • Turn off the unit.
See "Video options" on page 47. You forgot your Enter the password 2673 to access the parental controls and create a new password. password Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ®Customer Service. Refer to the address list included in the carton.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Power rating Maximum ambient temperature USA/Canada: 120V_ 60Hz 300W 104°F (45°C) International: 220-240Vr_ 50/60Hz 300W Dimensions Dual voltage: 115/230V_ 50/60Hz 300W Media center: 3%"H x 133/_"Wx 10"D (8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm) Audio inputs Remote control: 11/8"Hx 2'/2"W x 9"D AUX - Left, Right (analog);...
DEVICE CODES Finding the right device codes Using the right device codes, you can set up your new universal remote to control the video devices you want to use with your speaker system. For the remote setup procedure, see your owner's guide. To find available codes for a device, search the listing under the appropriate device type heading.
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