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Page 1: ...DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Owner s Guide Guia de usario Notice d utilisation...

Page 2: ...within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important...

Page 3: ...buttons 36 Play and numeric buttons 37 Record and A B C buttons not in Europe 38 Colored buttons in Europe only uMusic buttons The media center Display Disc tray Connecting audio from TV as an option...

Page 4: ...To get to the System menu 47 Selecting a new option 48 Audio options 49 Video options 50 Media center options 52 Stored CDs options 54 Choosing new settings 56 To get to the Settings menu 56 Settings...

Page 5: ...VD CD player and AM FM tuner Remote and media center controls HDMI video connection to your TV Audio In connectors for three components Your choice of language for text displays New ways to enjoy your...

Page 6: ...the lines below and on your product registration card You may need them if you ever contact Bose Customer Service Acoustimass module serial number Media center serial number Dealer name Acoustimass m...

Page 7: ...uffocation keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children As you identify them you may want to place a check mark in the box next to the name of each part If any part of the system appears damaged...

Page 8: ...bber feet for Acoustimass module 3 Rubber feet for speakers 3 Setup disc 3 Speaker cable 3 Acoustimass module cable 3 Acoustimass module power cord 3 Stereo audio cable 3 HDMI video cable 3 Composite...

Page 9: ...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 6...

Page 10: ...m the TV to prevent interference with the screen several feet 8 meters from audio or video tapes to prevent magnetic damage to them standing upright not lying on a side the front or the back with the...

Page 11: ...t you need to use _Speaker cable Speakers Acoustimass module 8 1 Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker cable 2 Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a speaker Refer to _ for placement gu...

Page 12: ...r TV Insert the remaining single plug into the connector labeled SPEAKERS on the back of the Acousti mass module Fastener screws 5 Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure the plug CAUTION Do not...

Page 13: ...u need to use _Acoustimass module cable Media center 1 Notice the arrow on the top of the multi pin plug at each end of the Acoustimass module cable 2 Make sure you can see the arrow on top before you...

Page 14: ...module on On the other end of the cable make sure you can see the arrow on top of the plug Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on the back of the media center 6 Continue wit...

Page 15: ...SETUP our TV What you may need to use __cable OR This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 3 2 1 system on your TV 1 Select the HDMI video cable Media center Your TV 12...

Page 16: ...o see if your TV has an unused HDMI connector for VIDEO IN This may be located on the side or rear connector panel of the TV HDMI Follow the directions that are appropriate for your TV on page 14 or o...

Page 17: ...o Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side of the connector HDMI on page 17 Continue with Note If you make this HDMI connection you do not need the suppfied yellow Composite video cable to mak...

Page 18: ...connectors you need the appropriate cables These cables are available at most electronics stores 2 Plug the Composite video cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on your TV Yellow Composite l Yell...

Page 19: ...n the back of the media center a Note fyou make this Composite connection you can use the ONLY PASS THROUGH connector on the media center for video from another component See To use video pass through...

Page 20: ...cable or satellite box through the 3 2 1 speakers instead of your TV This requires an audio connection only Leave the video from your component connected to your TV C2D 5 Select the audio cable that h...

Page 21: ...e the AUDIO OUT connectors follow a or b as appropriate a If an audio cable is already attached Disconnect the cable from the TV only AUDIO OUT OR b AUDIO OUT b If an audio cable is not yet attached C...

Page 22: ...ite box you can connect a second component like a VCR For this you need another audio cable with red and white plugs available at most electronics stores 1 Use this additional cable to connect to the...

Page 23: ...ector use either one but not both 20 Connect one end of your digital cable to the digital AUDIO OUT connector on your component Be sure to keep the red and white audio cable connected This allows you...

Page 24: ...make a pass through connection if You have a Composite or S Video connection between the TV and the media center not HDMI or Component AND You want to connect another video component through the medi...

Page 25: ...x does not provide red and white AUDIO OUT connectors You watch TV programs without using a cable or satellite box You connect a video camera or game console to your TV If none of the above apply cont...

Page 26: ...e 3 2 1 system Continue to use your TV speakers for TV program audio The audio from other components that are connected to the 3 2 1 media center will play through the 3 2 1 speakers Be sure to match...

Page 27: ...TV connectors on the media center Use your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers down to minimum volume J White plug Red plug This prevents the echo effect of audio playing through both the TV spe...

Page 28: ...s What you need to use For radio reception of broadcast radio programs you need to use the supplied antennas For FM 1 Select the FM antenna FM antenna AM antenna and stand 2 Insert the antenna plug in...

Page 29: ...Straighten theantenna cableandspread thetwo endsfarapart SETUP You may need to raise the ends and adjust the position to get clear reception For AM 1 Select the AM antenna and stand 26...

Page 30: ...attach the antenna loop to the 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...

Page 31: ...SETUP Connecting the _odum to 1 Notice the large plug at one end of the Acoustimass module power cable What you need to use Acoustimass module power cable Acoustimass module 28...

Page 32: ...ipment Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system Note Surge protectors are available at most electronics stores Note On some systems the Acoustimass module includes...

Page 33: ...connected to the media center Inserting the remote batteries The two supplied AA batteries go into the compartment on the back of the remote control 1 Slide the battery compartment cover off Symbols...

Page 34: ...is remote to enter the device code for your TV The light turns off briefly as you press each key Make sure the light turns off completely after all digits are entered If the light blinks now the code...

Page 35: ...fly as you press each key Make sure the light turns off completely after all digits are entered If the light blinks instead of turning off the code is invalid Return to step 2 and try a different code...

Page 36: ...media center and press CD DVD Playing correct b On the media center controls press Eject c Insert the disc into the disc tray d Press Eject again to close the tray and begin automatic play e If the D...

Page 37: ...ur media centerdoes not respondtothe remote Make sure there is nothing blocking the front dis play where signals are received Aim more directly at the media center Move closer to the system The contro...

Page 38: ...set up control your TV Input selects a TV Video Input On Offturns the TV on and off Your remote also provides one of the two buttons shown here For adjusting the on screen aspect ratio of video from c...

Page 39: ...nected video devices that provide a guide Exits the 3o2ol Settings or System menu E _t Exits the on screen menus or information screens of other connected video sources _ oves up down left or right in...

Page 40: ...ng again ends random play Info Previous For CD or MP3 Repeats the current track Pressing again repeats the disc Pressing three times ends the repeat For DVR Moves forward a few seconds with each press...

Page 41: ...or to music that is selected in the stored music library ratings end play of the current track and begin a new selection ratings continue playing the current track Colored buttons in Europe only These...

Page 42: ...y Note When you use the Source button on the media center to select a connected component for play your 3 2 1 remote will not control that component Press the CBL SAT or AUX button on the remote to co...

Page 43: ...on and progress as the play continues Note If the display text is not in your language see Lan guage choices on page 48 Note There are several ways to select a TV Video Input Ifyour 3 2 1 remote is se...

Page 44: ...on the media center Keeping your discs clean Scratches or dirt on a disc can prevent it from playing properly To avoid this problem Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches Re...

Page 45: ...the extension and no other periods in the file name Copy protection Music and other content may be protected by international and domestic copyright laws and may contain specific restrictions on use...

Page 46: ...Mature young audiences 2 Most audiences 1 G General In the System menu select DVD Lock and enter your password Use the arrow buttons to reach Lock UnRated Discs and select Yes Move down to Lock Discs...

Page 47: ...is a video component Adjusting for audio delay While playing a DVD you may notice that the picture and audio are not in perfect sync For example you see a person s lips move after you hear the words T...

Page 48: ...ess Exit to leave the System menu Note When using your 3 2 1 system with the TV turn the volume on your TV set all the way down This pre vents an echo effect from two sets of speakers playing Choosing...

Page 49: ...tations Then by pressing the preset number you tune immediately to the particular station 1 Tune to the station you want to assign to a preset 2 Choose the number you want to assign to that station Pr...

Page 50: ...n the other options available refer to the tables on the pages that follow To get to the System menu The System menu appears on your TV screen only 1 Turn on your 3o2ol system 2 Turn on your TV and se...

Page 51: ...or each options appears at the bottom of the menu when you highlight the option by moving up or down Press ENTER to select the option Change the option by selecting a new setting or by pressing number...

Page 52: ...ard high tone performance decreases and increases these high tones Keeps Bose processing as the standard Allows some processing options Movie EQ Range Compression Mono Decoding to appear in Settings m...

Page 53: ...connected using an HDMI cable Modified allows the Bose system to automatically provide the resolution that is preferred for your TV usually 720 or 1080 so the image fills the screen You can change thi...

Page 54: ...with HDMI Normal Extended NTSC US PAL EUROPE MULTISTANDARD off On Note If selecting On distorts your screen press the remote up arrow to reselect Off Screen black level generally appropriate for most...

Page 55: ...shows text at its brightest Choosing a lower number darkens text on the display On screen display menus appear in the selected language Set for a component connected by Optical cable to the CBL SAT A...

Page 56: ...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 Restore Settings No Maintain...

Page 57: ...rary When you change sources or turn off the system these settings revert to the factory selections To get to the Settings menu 1 Use the 3 2 1 remote to select the audio or video source that you want...

Page 58: ...ish sentences before their lips stop moving select a different Audio Delay setting to correct this condition Leaves the equalization of the movie soundtrack as originally recorded Adjusts the equaliza...

Page 59: ...nd left channel output Allows you to decode and play bilingual audio from a VCD or single channel digital broadcast When the digital audio content is on two channels each channel carries a unique mono...

Page 60: ...point in the DVD Changing the first number moves to a different title on the current disc Some DVDs do not allow direct access to titles Changing this number moves to a different chapter on the curre...

Page 61: ...ing this first number moves to a different track on the current disc Setting countdown minutes causes your 3o2ol system to turn off when the time reaches 0 The choices from 10 to 90 minutes are divide...

Page 62: ...st preset used 1 9 or names uMusic Library Encore CD Playlist Whole CD Shuffle Repeat Displays any station and program information that is available from the Radio Data System Displays the number or n...

Page 63: ...he batteries with the and markings inside the compartment Slide the battery compartment cover back into place AA batteries 2 Follow the guidelines below for keeping the system in good working order Do...

Page 64: ...e if MUTE is lit on the display If it is press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound Be sure that you have pressed the correct source button CD DVD CBL SAT etc on the 3 2 1 remote...

Page 65: ...anges when Change the 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...

Page 66: ...nnect the HDMI cable that connects the TV to the 3 2 1 media center Reconnect the two using a Component cable an S Video cable or the Composite cable provided with the system Picture is black and whit...

Page 67: ...egion codes match Refer to Checking for disc compatibility on page 42 Follow these steps 1 Turn off the unit 2 Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for 60 seconds then reconnect it...

Page 68: ...ernational 220 240V_ 50 60Hz 300W Dual voltage 115 230W_ 50 60Hz 300W Antennas FM 75_ external FM antenna AM external AM antenna Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C Dimensions Media center 31A H x...

Page 69: ...read by the laser beam in a compact disc player This provides high quality playback Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title Coaxial cable Can carry digital audio signals between a source de...

Page 70: ...ike a CD but contains high quality video and multi channel audio for movies DVD R DVD RW Abbreviations for Recordable R and ReWriteable RW Digital Video or Versatile Disc DVD Data can be added to a DV...

Page 71: ...This is a compressed audio format MPEG 1 Layer III that allows the recording of many hours of music on a single CD MPEG An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group the committee of experts from...

Page 72: ...Video provides higher resolution than Composite video but not as high as Component video This type of connection requires use of an S Video cable Teletext An information retrieval service provided by...

Page 73: ...on exclusive license to use the Technology will terminate if you violate these restrictions If your license terminates you agree to cease any and all use of the Technology or Data Bose its vendors and...

Page 74: ...d in the picture In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output If there are ques tions regarding your...

Page 75: ...DEVICE CODES TV A 2 DVD A 21 CBL A 15 Cablebox SAT A 16 Satellitereceiver CD DVD A 21 VCR A 26 A ACC A 32 Audio accessory V ACC A 32 Video accessory R ACC A 32 Audioreceiver A 1...

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