Bose 321GS manual Glossary of terms

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Introduction

English

Glossary of terms

2D – The trademarked logo for Dolby® Digital, a perceptual coding system for audio, devel- oped by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding audio for DVD-Video.

Aspect Ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set. It is the width of the picture relative to the height. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that industry, is 4 units wide by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as 4 by 3) in aspect ratio. There are currently two standard TV aspect ratios, 4:3 and 16:9.

Chapter – In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT).

Composite Video – A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.

Dolby* – a source of audio encoder technology.

Dolby Digital (also called 5.1) – a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.

1– the logo representing the above.

DTS – a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.

– the logo representing the above.

DVD – An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system based on 12- and 8-cm optical discs.

DVD Video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats.

IR – An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam.

Letterbox – The projected aspect ratio of feature films is often 16:9 rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio of most TVs. Therefore, it is becoming common practice to transfer films to video with black borders at the top and bottom of the picture. The film picture becomes a “letterbox” within the video.

*Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel- lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and sub- ject to the copyright protection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected tech- nology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents Bose 321 GS Home Entertainment Systems Batteries Safety InformationClass 1 laser product Please read this owner’s guideContents Appendix Français Español English How text is used in this owner’s guide IntroductionBefore you begin Selecting compatible discsGlossary of terms For your records System Setup UnpackingFinding the product serial numbers Placing the media center Placing the 321 speakersSystem Setup Speaker Accessories Additional cablesPlacing the Acoustimass module Make sure to place itKeep the port and ventilation openings free and unimpeded When the system setup is completed Connecting the 321 speakers Making the connectionsAdditional cables Connecting the Acoustimass module Left and right speaker placementFM antenna Connecting cable FM radioAttaching the supplied antennas AM antennaConnecting your TV to the media center Make note of the video input jack you useSelecting the correct video input on your TV Video as an alternate means to connect to the TV Turning off the internal speakers in your TVConnecting your TV and VCR to the media center If your TV has audio output jacksSelecting the correct video input on your TV If your TV does not have audio output jacks Making the final power connection Connecting the power cordInstalling remote control batteries Connecting other sourcesGuidelines for connecting other components VCR Connecting recording equipment Connecting other playback equipmentConnecting digital audio components Controls, displays, menus Remote controlPower and Mute controls Turning on the systemSource and Menu controls Playback controlsTo control the TV Enhanced controlsProgramming the advanced remote To control the cable/satellite boxControl panel and buttons Display indicatorsMedia center CD/DVDTV on-screen menus To enter the Settings menuTo leave the Settings menu To select a menu itemTo change a setting To check the system statusBefore you play your first DVD OperationTurning your system on and off Loading and playing a DVDBasic DVD operations If you want to Use the remote to do thisDVD-specific behavior Using the Parental Control feature to restrict future playParental Control submenu DVD Rating General Description of Rating Mpaa RatingDVD play options Camera Angle MoreLoading and playing a CD Basic CD operationsChanging CD settings Using the sleep timerUsing the radio TuningChanging FM settings Storing preferred stations as preset selectionsSelecting a preset station To select a preset with the remote controlChanging settings for the other sources System settingsChanging AM settings Playing other sourcesSound Adjustments Locating Audio SetupAudio Setup menu Settings Audio Setup System Adjustments Locating system settingsSystem Setup menu DVD Setup submenuReference Taking care of your 321 or 321 GS systemTroubleshooting Customer service WarrantyAccessories Technical information Appendix UBS Aslf AGSASA ASTHTS EIFHDT FTENEC OsatSKR RFTSEG SKYTelemaster 0520 Telesat 0605 Telestar AWA AGBAOC BPLCTC CCECGE CXCFNR GECGPM HCMITS ICEIRT ITVMGA LXIMEI MTCA13 SBR RBMRTF SEITVS TCMTMK TvtextA16 Bose Corporation Mountain Framingham, MA
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