Bose 3.2.1 Series II, 3.2.1 GS Series II manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction

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Before you begin

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Selecting compatible discs

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Check for region code compatibility

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MP3 compatibility

5

Glossary of terms

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Limited warranty

7

For your records

7

System Setup

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Unpacking

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Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components

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Placing the media center

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Placing the speakers

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Placing the Acoustimass® module

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Making system connections

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Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center

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Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module

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Connecting the supplied antennas

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Connecting cable FM radio

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Connecting your TV to the media center

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Making audio connections

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Making composite video connections

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Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center

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If your TV has audio output jacks

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If your TV does not have audio output jacks

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VCR considerations

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Advanced setup options

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Making S-video connections (higher quality video)

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Making component video connections (highest quality video)

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Connecting digital audio devices

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Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center

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Connecting a game console

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Installing the remote control batteries

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Connecting the power cord

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Checking your system setup

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System Controls and Indicators

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Remote control

26

The media center

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Control panel

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Display indicators

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Operation

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Turning your system on and off

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Playing video DVDs

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Basic DVD operations

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Restricting access to video DVDs

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Playing audio CDs

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Basic CD operations

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Listening to FM/AM radio

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Tuning to a station

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Storing stations as presets

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Erasing a preset

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Playing other sources

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Using the sleep timer

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Controlling Other Audio Devices

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Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices

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Direct entry of a device code

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Searching for a device code

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Verifying an entered device code

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Changing channel selection control

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Contents Owner’s Guide Safety Information Contents TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu Check for region code compatibility IntroductionBefore you begin Selecting compatible discsGlossary of terms For your records Limited warrantyUnpacking System SetupPlacing the media center Selecting locations for your 321 Series II system componentsPlacing the speakers Placing the Acoustimass module Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass moduleMaking system connections Right Left Connecting cable FM radio Connecting the supplied antennasConnecting your TV to the media center Making audio connectionsMaking composite video connections If your TV has audio output jacks Connecting your TV and VCR to the media centerIf your TV does not have audio output jacks Advanced setup options VCR considerationsMaking S-video connections higher quality video Important for Component Video Users Making component video connections highest quality videoConnecting digital audio devices VCR Connecting a game console Installing the remote control batteries Connecting the power cord Check the following before you continue Checking your system setupRemote control System Controls and IndicatorsSystem Controls and Indicators System Controls and Indicators Display indicators Media centerControl panel Before you play your first DVD OperationTurning your system on and off Playing video DVDsBasic DVD operations Restricting access to video DVDsBasic CD operations Playing audio CDsTuning to a station Storing stations as presetsListening to FM/AM radio Using the sleep timer Erasing a presetPlaying other sources Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices Controlling Other Audio DevicesDirect entry of a device code Searching for a device code Controlling Other Audio Devices Verifying an entered device code Changing channel selection controlChanging Source Settings Using the settings menusTo view the settings menus To make changes in the settings menus CD settings menu FM/AM settings menuDVD settings menu TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu Using the System menu Changing System OptionsTo view the System menu To change system options Audio options affect the way the system sounds in your home Audio optionsVideo options affect the way the picture looks on your TV Video optionsMedia Center system options Media center optionsRemote Control system options Remote control optionsDVD Lock options Setting a password and restriction levelMpaa Motion Picture Association of America Mpaa rating systemCleaning discs CleaningCleaning the media center Cleaning the speakersAccessories Replacing the remote control batteriesTroubleshooting table TroubleshootingCustomer service Technical Information Cable box device codes Device CodesSatellite box device codes Irte GOIHDT HTSTV device codes BSR AOCASA BPLHCM GBCGEC GPMNAD MEIMGA MTCSBR SEISSS ESC VCR device codesTMK ABSKLH HI-QITV KECDigital video recorder device codes