Bose 3.2.1 GS Series manual Operation, Turning your system on and off, Playing video DVDs

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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.

OR

Press On-Offon top of the media center.

To turn the system on to a source:

• Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 remote.

Note: Your 3•2•1 remote control can be set up to control other audio devices such as your TV, VCR, or cable/satellite receiver. For instructions, see “Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices” on page 35.

Playing video DVDs

Before you play your first DVD:

Familiarize yourself with the 3•2•1 remote control. See “Remote control” on page 26.

Be sure you understand how to switch between the available video inputs on your TV. To view a video DVD, you will need to select the video input on your TV that is connected to video output of the 3•2•1 media center (see “Connecting your TV to the media center” on page 15).

If you are unable to select the correct video input on your TV, please consult your TV’s owner’s guide.

Be sure that you play the 3•2•1 system setup DVD first. This will help you verify the con- nections you have made and confirm proper sound performance.

1.Turn on your TV.

2.On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source.

3.On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray.

4.Place the DVD disc in the disc tray.

5.Press Eject again to close the tray.

The DVD should begin to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 3•2•1 remote.

Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that particular disc provides subtitle information.

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Contents Owner’s Guide Safety Information Contents TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu Selecting compatible discs IntroductionBefore you begin Check for region code compatibilityGlossary of terms Limited warranty For your recordsSystem Setup UnpackingSelecting locations for your 321 Series II system components Placing the media centerPlacing 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 the supplied antennas Connecting cable FM radioConnecting your TV to the media center Making audio connectionsMaking composite video connections Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center If your TV has audio output jacksIf your TV does not have audio output jacks Advanced setup options VCR considerationsMaking S-video connections higher quality video Making component video connections highest quality video Important for Component Video UsersConnecting digital audio devices VCR Connecting a game console Installing the remote control batteries Connecting the power cord Checking your system setup Check the following before you continueSystem Controls and Indicators Remote controlSystem Controls and Indicators System Controls and Indicators Display indicators Media centerControl panel Playing video DVDs OperationTurning your system on and off Before you play your first DVDRestricting access to video DVDs Basic DVD operationsPlaying audio CDs Basic CD operationsTuning 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 Changing channel selection control Verifying an entered device codeChanging Source Settings Using the settings menusTo view the settings menus To make changes in the settings menus FM/AM settings menu CD 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 Audio options affect the way the system sounds in your homeVideo options Video options affect the way the picture looks on your TVMedia center options Media Center system optionsRemote control options Remote Control system optionsSetting a password and restriction level DVD Lock optionsMotion Picture Association of America Mpaa rating system MpaaCleaning the speakers CleaningCleaning the media center Cleaning discsReplacing the remote control batteries AccessoriesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tableCustomer service Technical Information Device Codes Cable box device codesSatellite box device codes HTS GOIHDT IrteTV device codes BPL AOCASA BSRGPM GBCGEC HCMMTC MEIMGA NADSBR SEISSS ABS VCR device codesTMK ESCKEC HI-QITV KLHDigital video recorder device codes