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HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Owner's Guide Guia de usario Notice d'utilisation...
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The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at: the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the Additional safety information...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FIRST TIME Before you begin ......Trying out the DVD ......For your records ......CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Unpacking ......SETUP The remote control ......Power and source buttons ....Menu and movement buttons ....Placing the system components Play and numeric buttons ....
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Playing a cable box or other component ..REFERENCE Adjusting for audio delay ....Getting digital audio from a source ..Replacing remote batteries ....Choosing other options ....Protecting the system ...... Listening to the radio ...... Cleaning the media center ....Creating a preset .......
INTRODUCTION Before you begin What is a uMusic system? This system features breakthrough Bose technology that enables you to: Thank you for purchasing the 3.2.1 ® DVD home entertainment system. Using Bose ® proprietary signal • Store your favorite music in a library with capacity for processing technology, the 3.2.1 system provides...
For your records lines below and on your product registration card. You As you unpack the system, look for the serial numbers may need them if you ever contact Bose ®Customer on the rear of the Acoustimass ®module and the bottom Service.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not try to Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose ®dealer right materials, which provide the safest way to transport your away. For contact information, refer to the address sheet system.
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INTRODUCTION [3 Remote control and batteries [3 Rubber feet for [3 Rubber feet for speakers [3 Setup disc Acoustimass ® module [3 Acoustimass module [3 Acoustimass module [3 Stereo audio cable [3 Speaker cable cable power cord [3 HDMI video cable [3 FM antenna [3 Composite video cable [3 AM antenna and stand...
SETUP The image below shows one of the many ways you can position your new 3o2.1 ®system. What you need to use: Media center Speakers Acoustimass ® module See Steps 1-6 for details.
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SETUP Place the Acoustimass module: On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of small rubber feet. * at the same end of the room as the speakers and your TV * at least 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV to prevent interference with the screen * several feet (.8 meters) from audio or video tapes to prevent magnetic damage to them...
SETUP Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker cable. What you need to use: _Speaker cable Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a Speakers speaker. Acoustimass ® module (Refer to _ for placement guidelines.)
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SETUP Insert each plug into the connector on the proper Insert the remaining single plug into the connector labeled SPEAKERS on the back of the Acousti- speaker. mass ®module. The plug marked RIGHT goes into the speaker placed to the right of your TV. Fastener screws Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure the plug.
SETUP Notice the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at Connecting each end of the Acoustimass module cable. the _odu[÷ the _÷dia center What you need to use: _Acoustimass ®module cable Media center Make sure you can see the arrow on top before you insert either end of the cable.
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SETUP On the other end of the cable, make sure you can Insert this plug into the connector labeled -4_ see the arrow on top of the plug. the back of the Acoustimass ®module. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on the back of the media center.
SETUP This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 3.2.1 ®system on your TV. Select the HDMI video cable. ,our TV What you may need to use: __cable Media center Your TV...
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SETUP Check to see if your TV has an unused HDMI Follow the directions that are appropriate connector for VIDEO IN. for your TV: This may be located on the side or rear connector on page 14 panel of the TV. HDMI on page 15...
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SETUP Insert the other end of this cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. Make sure the Bose ®logo shows as you insert the Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI plug. connector on your TV.
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SETUP Plug the Composite video cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on your TV. Notice the yellow plug at each end of the Composite video cable. Yellow (Composite) Yellow Yellow Yellow (Composite) Note: There may be other kinds of video connectors on your TV that offer higher resolution than Composite.
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SETUP Insert the other end into the yellow Composite Note:/fyou make this Composite connection, you can VIDEO OUT connector on the back of the use the ONLY PASS-THROUGH connector on the media media center. center for video from another component. See "To use video pass through"...
SETUP You can listen to another sound source -- like a cable Connecting or satellite box -- through the 3,2,1 ®speakers instead a cable of your TV. This requires an audio connection only. Leave the video from your component connected to your TV. What you need to use: _Stereo audio cable...
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SETUP To use the AUDIO OUT connectors, follow a or b as Check to see if your cable or satellite box has red and white AUDIO OUT connectors. appropriate. A red and white audio cable may (a) or may not (b) a.
SETUP Insert the plugs at the other end of the audio cable To connect another component into the CBL*SAT AUDIO IN connectors on the In addition to your cable or satellite box, you can media center. connect a second component, like a VCR.
SETUP Connect one end of your digital cable to the digital To get digital audio from the component AUDIO OUT connector on your component. For a component that is already connected to the media center, you can make a digital audio connection Be sure to keep the red and white audio cable too.
SETUP Plug the other end of your digital cable into To use video pass through the appropriate AUDIO IN connector on the This calls for another composite cable or two S-Video media center. cables, which are available at most electronics stores. You can make a pass through connection * You have a Composite or S-Video connection between the TV and the media center (not HDMI or...
SETUP For some setups, in order to hear your TV sound from your 3.2.1 ® speakers, you need to make this connection. an option * Your cable box does not provide red and white What you need to use: AUDIO OUT connectors. * You watch TV programs without using a cable or satellite box.
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SETUP Insert the red and white plugs at one end of the Note: If your TV does not provide AUDIO OUT connec- cable into the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV. tors, you cannot connect the TV audio to the 3.2.1 ® system.
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SETUP Insert the red and white plugs at the other end of Use your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers this cable into the AUDIO IN TV connectors on the down to minimum volume. media center. White plug Red plug This prevents the echo effect of audio playing through both the TV speakers and your 3,2,1 ®...
SETUP For radio reception of broadcast radio programs, Jnstam_ing you need to use the supplied antennas. the FM and AM For FM: radio antennas Select the FM antenna. What you need to use: FM antenna Insert the antenna plug into the FM antenna AM antenna connector.
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SETUP Straighten t heantenna cableandspread thetwo For AM: endsfarapart. Select the AM antenna and stand. You may need to raise the ends and adjust the position to get clear reception.
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SETUP Insert the antenna plug into the AM antenna Press firmly to attach the antenna loop to the connector. provided stand. Small tabs on the antenna ring fit into notches on the stand. Place the antenna in an upright position and at lease 20 inches (50 centimeters) from both the media center and the Acoustimass ®module.
SETUP Notice the large plug at one end of the Connecting Acoustimass module power cable. the _odum÷ What you need to use: Acoustimass ® module power cable Acoustimass module...
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Insert this plug into the power connector that is Plug the other cable end into the AC (mains) power. marked ,_ on the Acoustimass ® module. CAUTION: Bose recommends using a safety agency- approved surge protector on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system.
SETUP When the batteries are installed, you can set the 3.2.1 ® remote to control your TV and other components connected to the media center. Inserting the remote batteries The two supplied AA batteries go into the compartment What you need to use: on the back of the remote control.
SETUP Make sure the light turns off completely after all Setting the remote for your TV digits are entered. To use the 3.2.1 ®remote with your TV, you must set the remote for the proper TV device code. If the light blinks now, the code is invalid. Return to step 5 and try a different code for your TV.
SETUP Point the 3.2.1 remote at your Controlling another component component and press the On/ With your CBL.SAT, VCR, or other component turned Off button for this source. on, follow these steps. Use the 3.2.1 remote to turn In the Device Codes list, find the codes for the type the component on again and to skip Cha°°0_ and brand of your component.
FIRST-TIME b. On the media center Trying out the DVD controls, press Eject. Insert the disc into the When you first turn on the system, you can play the disc tray. provided DVD to get a step-by-step review of your setup.
• Move closer to the system. The control range of the remote is roughly 20 feet (6.2 meters). *If your 3.2.1 system is connected by Bose® link cable to a Lifestyle® system in another room, the Lifestyle ® system can be the selected source.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Power and source buttons Selects audio from theTV source and turns your 3,2,1 system on if it was off. Turns the 3,2,1 ® system on and off. If the remote is set up control your TV: Play begins with the source last used. •...
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Menu and movement buttons Enters the library of stored CD tracks. Confirms the selection of a menu item. Library Enters the Settings menu for the source that is playing. Settings screen. oves up, down, left, or right in a menu or Enters the System main menu.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Play and numeric buttons For CD or MP3: Repeats the current track. • Pressing again repeats the disc. Halts play of recorded music or video. • Pressing three times ends the repeat. For DVR: Moves forward a few seconds Pauses or resumes paused play of recorded with each press.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS uMusic ®buttons Record and A, B, C buttons (not in Europe) Selects the uMusic intelligent playback system for stored music play. These buttons can be used with a DVR, VCR, a cable box, Ends other stored music play modes. or satellite box.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ÷d[a center Display The front of the media center features: Control buttons When the system is turned on, the display shows: • selected source (CD/DVD, for example) • source status (stopped, for example) • source data (elapsed DVD time, for example) •...
OPERATION Playing a video disc or CD Note: There are several ways to select a TV Video Input: • Ifyour 3.2.1 remote is set to work with Press CD,DVD on the 3,2,1 ®remote. your 7V,,press the TV Input button. This turns on the 3,2,1 system and selects •...
OPERATION Replay part of the disc, press Repeat. Keeping your discs clean Scratches or dirt on a disc can prevent it from playing * Press once to replay the CD track or properly. DVD chapter. To avoid this problem: * Press twice to replay a CD disc or DVD title. * Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints * Press three times to end the replay.
OPERATION Checking for disc compatibility For DVDs: Setting Parental Control If you have trouble playing a disc, check to be sure it is You can password protect some DVDs that are not one of the compatible types below. appropriate for other family members. Choosing a password Region codes Turn on your TV and your 3o2ol ®system.
OPERATION Setting a restriction level In the System menu, select DVD Lock and enter your password. Choose a Parental Control Setting from the chart of ratings defined by the Motion Picture Association Use the arrow buttons to reach Lock UnRated of America (MPAA).
OPERATION PJaying a cable box or Adjusting for audio delay While playing a DVD, you may notice that the picture other component and audio are not in perfect sync. For example, you see a person's lips move after you hear the words. Press the button for the source To make small adjustments to this timing, use the audio (CBL*SAT or AUX) you want to...
OPERATION Getting digital audio from a source Choosing other options For an Optical digital audio connection to the media The 3.2.1 system provides optional settings and center, the connected component must be recognized adjustments to meet your specific needs. by the system. For example you can: Currently, the system is set to recognize CBL.SAT as •...
OPERATION Press and hold the chosen number button: Listening to the radio * For numbers 1 through 9, press and hold the button. Your 3.2.1 ®system includes an FM and AM radio. PRESET:x* SET appears briefly on the media On the 3.2.1 remote, press FM.AM.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Changing syste features To get to the System menu The System menu appears on your TV screen only. Turn on your 3o2ol ®system. If your system operates as you want it to, you may not need any changes. Turn on your TV and select the TV Video Input that Some kinds of setup, however, require a change for you use to watch a DVD.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Selecting a new option Make sure you see the System menu on your TV screen. Move right to select the system feature you want to change and press ENTER. Press the up and down buttons to move to the option you want.
(Only for TVs connected (TV Stereo) Sends two channels of DVD audio by HDMI cable to the TV and plays this the media center by HDMI sound on the TV speakers as well as on the Bose ® speakers. cable.)
TV (usually 720 or 1080), so the image fills the screen. You can change this video resolution in the Settings menu. Original tells the Bose ® system to keep the image in the original DVD format (in 480 or 576 resolution), regardless of how it fills the screen.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Video Connector (HDMI) Identifies the type of video connection made on the back panel of the media (Only an indicator.) (Composite + S-Video) center. (Component) This is not an adjustable setting. Video Black Level Normal Screen black level generally appropriate for most TVs.
(European) Bose Link Links the 3o2ol system to a unique code so it works with Bose ® link as a Room Code second room sound source. (C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, or O) Bose link expansion is a Lifestyle ®...
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE uMusic Preset The Preset selected for making edits. (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) uMusic Preset Action Edit Name Opens a screen for naming or renaming the selected uMusic ® Preset. Clear Playlist Empties the system playlist. Clear Ratings Deletes all ratings entered in the selected uMusic Preset.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Choosing new settings To get to the Settings menu Use the 3*2*1 remote to select the audio or video You can use the 3.2.1 ®Settings menus for quick adjustments while you watch a video or listen to music. source that you want to change.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Settings options Audio Delay Each number change adjusts the delay by about 30 milliseconds. The most noticeable mismatch in the video and audio synchronization (caused by the video processing in some TVs), occurs in scenes with Available only for people talking.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Mono Decoding When one-channel (mono) is the audio input, this mono signal is sent to both speakers. Processes the signal from one-channel (mono) audio input (if it is detected) (On) Available only %Audio for right and left channel output.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE Time Changing the elapsed time moves to a different point in the DVD. (o:oo) 4Fer DVD only.) Title Changing the first number moves to a different title on the current disc. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to titles. _ForDVD only.) Chapter Changing...
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE A-B Repeat Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and end points are defined. To begin: (For DVD only.) Move backward or forward to the point in the DVD where you want the segment to start.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE RDS Info Displays any station and program information that is available from the Radio Data System. (off) (For FM and only on some systems.) uMusic Preset 1 or the last preset Displays the number or name of the current preset for editing.
REFERENCE Replacing re ot÷ batteries Protecting the syst÷ Replace both batteries when the remote control stops Follow the guidelines below for keeping the system in operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline good working order. batteries are recommended. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the •...
REFERENCE System doesn't turn on • Make sure the Acoustimass ® module power cord is inserted securely into the AC (mains) power outlet and into the power connector on the Acoustimass module. • Be sure to press a source button (CD.DVD, CBL.SAT, etc.) on the 3o2.1 ®...
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Audio Level for the source input so its volume matches the volume of the radio and DVD in another sound source is the Bose ® system. Refer to "Audio options" on page 49. selected 3-2.1 ® remote does not •...
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• Make sure the TV is on. • Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video Input to see the video from DVDs on the Bose ® system. • Make sure a DVD is in the disc tray.
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CDs you store. When you are regis- your music is playing or tered with Bose, a music information update CD is sent out periodically. Be sure to register your system storing if you have not.
REFERENCE For customer service Antennas FM 75_) - external FM antenna AM - external AM antenna For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included Maximum ambient temperature in the carton. 104°F (40°C)
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GLOSSARY 4:3 - See "Aspect ratio." CD - The abbreviation for a compact disc that stores digitally encoded music that is read by the laser beam 16:9 - See "Aspect ratio." in a compact disc player. This provides high-quality playback. Analog audio - The sounds that we hear with our ears, unlike digital audio that is encoded as bits of Chapter - A main division of contents in a DVD title.
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GLOSSARY Digital audio - Audio in digital form, which is encoded DVD-R, DVD-RW - Abbreviations for Recordable (R) as bits of information. and ReWriteable (RW) Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD). Data can be added to a DVD-R once only, and to Dolby Digital - A means of encoding multi-channel a DVD-RW more than once.
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GLOSSARY HDCP - An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital NTSC - An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and the label for its video format standard Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights used for televisions in the U.S. and other countries. Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC, to control digital audio and video content as it...
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GLOSSARY SCART - A type of connector commonly found on Video CD - A compact disc (CD) that contains video. consumer electronics products manufactured for use in W Widescreen - A TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 with Western Europe. a picture shape that is 16 units wide by 9 units high.
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