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- Page 1 3 o2 • 1 Home Entertainment System Owner's Guide September 2001 PDF256950 Rev.O 1...
- Page 2 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. ©2001 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Changing FM settings ............ Changing AM settings ............ Playing other sources ............Changing settings for the other sources ........System settings ............Sound Adjustments ............Getting to the audio setup ............ Changing the audio settings ..........September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... - Page 4 Taking care of your 3.2.1 home entertainment system ......Cleaning the media center ..........Cleaning the speakers ............ Cleaning discs ............Replacing the remote batteries ..........Troubleshooting ............Customer service ............Warranty period ............Accessories ............... Technical information ............PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001...
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Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bose 3• 2• 1 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 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. - Page 6 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. "DTS" is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. PDF256950 Rev. 01 September 21, 2001...
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Page 7: For Your Records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the Acousti- mass ° module. Media center serial number: Acoustimass module serial number: Dealer name: Dealer phone: Purchase date: We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner's guide. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 8: System Setup
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bosd or your authorized Bose dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. -
Page 9: Selecting Locations For Your Model 3.2.1 Speakers And Media Center
If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface, be sure to attach the smaller of the two sets of suppfied rubber feet to the bottom surface. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from Bosd '_Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. -
Page 10: Media Center Placement
Place the speakers up to 3 feet (1 meter) from the edges of the TV screen. Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of the TV screen to prevent the sound from becoming too separated from the picture. You may vary this distance, however, based on room conditions and your personal preference. -
Page 11: Placement Choices For The Acoustimass Module
Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end (Figure 6). Figure Recommended orientation for the module CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the builtqn circuitry. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 12: When The System Setup Is Completed
Figure System placement for ideal coverage _IL CAUTION: Do not plug the AcoustimasJ _: m odule into a power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 13: Making The Connections
MEDIA CENTER. On the rear panel of the media center, insert the other end of that cable into thejack labeled ACOUSTI- MASS MODULE. Firmly tighten the two screws at each end. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... - Page 14 • To make this alternate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable from the TV into the S-VIDEO OUTPUT on the media center. This cable may be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local TV or electronics retailer.
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Page 15: Connecting Other Sources
VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for those video components. When all the components are connected to the media center, you can add the antennas and then plug in the power. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 16: Connecting Your Tv To The System
VIDEO OUTPUT (using the cable with a yellow connector at each end), connect your cable/satellite box output to the COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT on your VCR. if you connected your TV to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT, connect your cable/satellite box to the S-VIDEO INPUT on your VCR. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 17: Attaching The Supplied Antennas
._ Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a signal splitter so that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact a qualified installer. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev, 01... -
Page 18: Make The Power Connection Last
Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Note: Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Figure 18 Insertingthe batteries Battery I AAbatteries compartment cover PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 19: Other Choices
VCR. Audio from the VCR is connected to the media center, while the TV audio is not. Any non-cable/satellite TV sound comes directly from the TV, while you enjoy the benefits of Bose' sound with any cable/satellite or VCR programs. Figure... -
Page 20: Connecting Recording Equipment
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX on the rear panel of the media center. Use an optical digi- tal cable or coaxial cable to make these connections. J_ Note: The digital audio inputs of this system are not able to decode a DTS bitstream from an external component. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 21: Controls, Displays, Menus
TV or a VCR, on or off. However, you do have the option of using a universal remote (new enough to include codes for the Bose Model 3°2° 1 system) or a programmable "learning" remote to control this system. - Page 22 Displays or exits the menu of the DVD disc currently loaded in the Menu ®@® tray, as the particular DVD allows. ®®® Displays or exits the Bose 3• 2° 1 system on-screen menus. Settings PLAYBACK-- Skips to the next/previous DVD chapter, radio station preset, or CD track.
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Page 23: The Media Center
REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACKMOVIE EQ, /SHUFFLE RDS \STEREO ot preset (Lurope only) ortitle _t/IDVDICDI IVIDE011 VlDE_-_2-_\_---_ ] Movie equalization bu pay mode selected moae indicators Source indicators (The selected source appears in an outlined box,) September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 24: Tv On-Screen Menus
Use the remote control Tune • or V, Seek < or _, and Enter _ buttons (as described on page 22) to move through these menus and make selections, as those offered in Figure 24. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... - Page 25 Figure Example of changing a setting ! _ii_! _i_, ! _i / To check the system status Figure ..A DVD status example September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 07...
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Page 26: Operation
Skip to the next/previous up/down. Press Chapter Track chapter,.. Preset Chapter Repeat a chapter... Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Press and hold Scan _ or (_ Search through the movie backward or forward... PDF256950 Rev. 01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 27: Using The Parental Control Feature To Restrict Future Play
Motion Control: <<Scan/<<4x/<<2x/ Chooses forward or backward direction and speed for DVD playback Pause/Playlx/2x>>/ while the Settings menu is displayed. 4x>>/Scan>> ............2 Lang2 soundtracks may contain different languages or alternate audio ..3 etc. formats: September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 28: Loading And Playing A Cd
Track _._r_.!_ down twice. If not, press once. Scan a CD backward/forward., Press and hold Scan _ 8hulfle Randomly play CD tracks,.. Press Shuffle (_ after loading a CD. Shame Cancel random play,.. Press Shuffle (_ again, while in that mode. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 29: Changing Cd Settings
Your TV should be on, also, For more details on changes you can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections of this guide, September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 30: Storing Preferred Stations As Preset Selections
Makes RDS information appear in media center display (in Europe only). ( Europe only) Makes RDS information unavailable on media center display (in Europe only). Mono Always playsthe FM broadcast in mono Audio Setup selection See Sound Adjustments on page 32. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 31: Changing Am Settings
Audio Setup selection See Sound Adjustments on page 32. System settings When necessary, the system settings can be changed using the system settings menus. See "Getting to the system settings" on page 34. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev, 01... -
Page 32: Getting To The Audio Setup
Mono Decoding: Automatically engages Bose Videostage' decoding circuitry when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it contains a mono program, This feature can process a one.channel Program in multi.speaker sound, d rect ng the s gnals so that dialogue remains locked on-... - Page 33 You can also decrease the bass sound by lowering this setting to a negative value (- 1 to - 15). To increase the bass, raise this setting to a positive value (+1 to +15). Figure 27 DVDaudio status September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01...
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Page 34: System Adjustments
Images are presented in Letterbox format if the particular DVD allows it (with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen). If Aspect Ratio is 16:9, Image Format is not applicable and the setting is automatically shown as "--".. PDF256950 Rev. 01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 35: Parental Control Submenu
Restrict Unrated Titles: Prevents viewing of unrated titles when password is set. Allows unrated titles to play. Allowed Ratings: 1 to 8* Blocks access to DUDs rated higher than the limit. Rating 8 means no restriction. September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... - Page 36 Rating MPAA Rating *8 Unrated (generally most restricted) 7 Adult audiences NC-17 6 Mature audiences 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 Teenage audiences PG-13 3 Mature young audiences 2 Most audiences 1 General (unrestricted audiences) PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001...
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Page 37: Reference
Notice the polarity markings (+ and -) inside the compartment and install the batteries accordingly. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Figure 29 Battery ) } AAbatteries Putting in the batteries compartment cover September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
• Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the music center. Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose customer service. Refer to the address list included in the carton. PDF256950 Rev.01 September 21, 2001... -
Page 39: Warranty Period
Bose also offers cable adapters for use in running speaker cable through walls. For further information or to order mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your Bose dealer. Or, to call Bose directly, refer to the address sheet that came in the carton with the system. - Page 40 ' 2001 Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 256950 AM Rev.01 JN20744 September 21, 2001 PDF256950 Rev. 01...
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