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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information 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 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction ..............Before you begin .
  • Page 4 Digital video recorder device codes ..........A-12 ©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: Glossary Of Terms

    Introduction Glossary of terms Aspect Ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set. It is the width of the picture relative to the height. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that industry, is 4 units wide by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as 4 by 3) in aspect ratio.

  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    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...

  • Page 8: System Setup

    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 ®...

  • Page 9: Selecting Locations For Your 3•2•1 Series Ii System Components

    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.

  • Page 10: Placing The Speakers

    Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. Note: The speakers can be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For order- ing information, refer to “Accessories” on page 53. Additional or longer cables may also be ordered.

  • Page 11: Placing The Acoustimass ® Module

    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). •...

  • Page 12: Making System Connections

    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 cable into the Acoustimass Module jack on the rear of the media center (Figure 6).
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Supplied Antennas

    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...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Tv To The Media Center

    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”...

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Tv And Vcr To The Media Center

    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.

  • Page 17: If Your Tv Does Not Have Audio Output Jacks

    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.

  • Page 18: Vcr Considerations

    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).

  • Page 19: Making Component Video Connections (Highest Quality Video)

    TV video input used for that device. To view the onscreen menus of the 3•2•1 system, you will need to switch back to the TV’s component video input. Note: For more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 20: Connecting Digital Audio Devices

    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.
  • Page 21 System Setup Figure 17 Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cable/satellite box Media center Cable/satellite (CBL-SAT) service CBL-SAT Cable/satellite S-video output CBL-SAT analog CBL-SAT audio CBL-SAT signal to digital audio CBL-SAT signal to VCR analog audio Media center’s S-video output to TV Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Game Console

    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 Game console...

  • Page 23: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    System Setup Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). 2. 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    System Setup Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual voltage switch on the back of the Acoustimass ® module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before con- necting to power.

  • Page 25: Checking Your System Setup

    System Setup Checking your system setup 1. Check the following before you continue: • All cables are connected for the setup you chose. • The batteries were installed in the remote control. • The power cord was installed and plugged into a live AC receptacle. 2.

  • Page 26: System Controls And Indicators

    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.
  • Page 27 System Controls and Indicators Remote control – cont. Puts the Settings menu for the current source on your TV screen or media center display. Puts the System menu on your TV screen. • Puts the DVD menu of the currently loaded DVD disc on your TV screen. •...
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: The Media Center

    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.

  • Page 30: Operation

    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: •...

  • Page 31: Basic Dvd Operations

    Operation While a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel. Figure 23 D V D 0: 0 6: 1 1 Sample display for a DVD video CHAPTER 1/12 Basic DVD operations •...

  • Page 32: Playing Audio Cds

    Operation Playing audio CDs 1. On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source. Eject 2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 3. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. Eject 4.

  • Page 33: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    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: •...

  • Page 34: Erasing A Preset

    Operation Erasing a preset 1. Tune to the preset station. 2. 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.

  • Page 35: Controlling Other Audio Devices

    Controlling Other Audio Devices 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, PVR or cable/satellite box by entering a device code while in the setup mode. •...

  • Page 36: Searching For A Device Code

    Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (such as Tivo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your VCR or PVR. 2. Press and hold the AUX button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3.
  • Page 37 Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold CBL-SAT until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and CBL-SAT On-Off until your cable/satellite box turns off.

  • Page 38: Verifying An Entered Device Code

    Controlling Other Audio Devices Verifying an entered device code In case you need to check to see what code the remote is using for a particular audio device, do the following: 1. Press and hold a source key (TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX) until the remote LED lights (about five seconds) 2.

  • Page 39: Changing Source Settings

    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 dis- play panel of your media center (Figure 25).

  • Page 40: To Make Changes In The Settings Menus

    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.

  • Page 41: Fm-Am Settings Menu

    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. Item Name Settings Default Description Output Mode Auto, Stereo, Auto Allows you to listen to stereo broad- (FM only) Mono casts in either stereo or mono output.

  • Page 42: Dvd Settings Menu

    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. Item Name Settings Default Description Movie EQ* On, Off Optimizes the tonal balance for movies.

  • Page 43: Tv, Cbl-Sat, And Aux Settings Menu

    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, CBL/SAT 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.

  • Page 44: Changing System Options

    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. To view the System menu Unlike the source settings menus, the System menu only appears on your TV screen.

  • Page 45: To Change System Options

    Changing System Options To change system options Changing system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source. 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system. 2. Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control. 3.

  • Page 46: Audio Options

    0 [default] Normal high-frequency reproduction. –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).

  • Page 47: Video Options

    Changing System Options Video options The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Figure 29 Video system options Media Remote Audio Video Center Lock Control Select Video to adjust these system options: TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level Video Format...

  • Page 48: Media Center Options

    B [default], C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, 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 Factory Maintains current system settings. Defaults Reverts system settings back to factory defaults.

  • Page 49: Remote Control Options

    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 31 Remote Control system Media Video Remote options Audio Center Lock Control Select Remote Control to adjust these system options: TV Brand...

  • Page 50: Dvd Lock Options

    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 Video...

  • Page 51: Motion Picture Association Of America (Mpaa) Rating System

    Changing System Options 5. Enter your four-digit password. 6. Using the down ( ) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above. 7. Press the right arrow ( ) button to see the available settings. 8. Press the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow button to find the rating you want.

  • Page 52: Maintaining Your System

    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.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 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.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    • Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for one minute, then recon- nect it. 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. Disc won’t eject •...

  • Page 55: Customer Service

    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.

  • Page 56: Technical Information

    Technical Information Power rating Maximum ambient temperature 104°F (45°C) USA/Canada: 120V 50/60Hz 300W International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 300W Dimensions Dual voltage: 115/230V 50/60Hz 300W Media center: 3¼"H x 13¾"W x 10"D (8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm) Audio inputs Remote control: 1 "H x 2 "W x 9"D...

  • Page 57: Device Codes

    Device Codes Cable box device codes ABC ......0003, 0008, 0014, General Instrument ..0476, 0810, 0276, Philips ......0305, 0317, 0652, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0003, 0014, 0015, 0013, 0069, 0211, 0011, 0017, 0001 0011, 0098 0290, 0619, 0060, 0153, 0255, 0025, ADB ......

  • Page 58: Satellite Box Device Codes

    Device Codes Cable box device codes Texscan ....... 0001 TS ........ 0003, 0303, 0255, Videoway ..... 0250 1018 Thomson ..... 1110 Viewmaster ....0883 Tudi ......0286 Timeless ...... 0040, 0418, 0274 Viewstar ....... 0111, 0063, 0258, Tusa ......0015 0060, 0211 Tocom......
  • Page 59 Device Codes Satellite box device codes GE ....... 0566 JVC ......2003, 0775, 0571, Next Level ....0869 0492, 0515, 1170, General Instrument..0869 NextWave..... 0732 0506, 2011, 0505 GOI ......2003, 0775 Nikko......0713 Kabil......0737 Gold Box ..... 0853 Nokia......

  • Page 60: Tv Device Codes

    Device Codes Satellite box device codes RCA ......2001, 0392, 0566, Skymaster....0628, 1062, 0240, Thorens ......0586 0855, 0143 0605, 0880, 0519, Tonna ......0668, 0346 0713, 0288 Realistic....... 0052 Topfield ......1206 SM Electronic ....0713, 0240, 0157, RFT ......
  • Page 61 Device Codes TV device codes Anam ......0250, 0009, 0700, Bush ......0036, 0698, 0218, Dansai ......0037 0003, 0628 0294, 0363, 0519, Dayton......0009 0009, 0668, 0211, Anam National..... 0250, 0650, 0055 1900, 0282, 0355, Daytron ......0019 0374, 0581, 0037, Anitech ......
  • Page 62 Device Codes TV device codes Frontech ...... 0264, 0448, 0247, Hisawa ......0400, 0282, 0455 Kendo ......0235, 0037 0414, 0163, 0363 Hinari ......1908 Kennedy....... 0552 Fujitsu......0206, 0186, 0179, Hitachi......0178, 0145, 0019, Kenwood...... 0019 0683, 0072 0563, 0036, 0196, Kingsley .......
  • Page 63 Device Codes TV device codes Mark ......0037 Newave......0093, 0178, 0009 Philco ......0178, 0145, 0084, 0247, 1911, 0032, Matsui......0211, 0272, 0355, Nicam ......0544 0074, 0096, 0186, 0011, 0443, 0037, 0628, 0020, 0056, Nicamagic....0216 0544, 0208, 0235, 0087, 0552, 0019, 0354, 0009, 0371, Nikkai......
  • Page 64 Device Codes TV device codes RCA ......0000, 0178, 0018, Scott ......0178, 0019, 0179 Sunkai ......0355, 0321, 0294 0135, 1917, 1948, Sears......0178, 0171, 0159, SuperTech....0216 0038, 1907, 1922, 0179, 0146, 1926, 0019, 1919 Supra ......0056 0056, 1904 Realistic.......

  • Page 65: Vcr Device Codes

    Device Codes TV device codes Thomson ..... 0343, 0560, 0109, Triumph......0516, 0243, 0177 Visorex ......0432 0205, 0399, 0198, Tuntex ......0009 Voxson ......0087, 0163 0349, 0625, 0196 Uher ......0303, 0206, 0320 Waltham ....... 0356, 0217 Thorn ......0499, 0535, 0037, 0084, 0192, 0361, Ultra ......
  • Page 66 Device Codes VCR device codes Ferguson ..... 0041, 0493, 0321, ITT........ 0240, 0104, 0041, Minerva ......0195 0320 0384, 0106 Minolta ......0042 Fidelity ......0000 ITV........ 0037, 0278 Mitsubishi..... 0081, 0067, 0043, Finlandia ...... 0081, 0104 Jensen ......0041 0041, 0807 Finlux ......

  • Page 67: Digital Video Recorder Device Codes

    Device Codes VCR device codes Pilot ......0037 Scott ......0184, 0045, 0121, Teleavia ......0041, 0493 0043 Pioneer ......0081, 0042, 0067, Telefunken....0041, 0384, 0321, 0206 Sears......0035, 0037, 0047, 0494, 0320, 0493 0000, 0042, 0104, Polk Audio ....0081 Tenosal......
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