Bose 3.2.1 GSX manual

3•2•1GSX

DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

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Contents

Main S AFETY I Please read this owners guide Class 1 laser product Class B emissions limits Batteries C INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM SETUP 8 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 26 OPERATION 35 CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 48 CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 53 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 64 TROUBLESHOOTING 66 I Before you begin System features Checking for region code compatibility Introducing the uMusic intelligent playback system Selecting compatible discs Glossary of terms Limited warranty SYSTEM SETUP Unpacking For your records Selecting locations for your 321 GSX system components Positioning the media center Positioning the speakers Positioning the Acoustimass module Making system connections Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module Page Connecting the supplied antennas Connecting cable FM radio Connecting your TV to the media center Making audio connections Making composite video connections Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Option A: TV (with audio output jacks) + VCR + media center Option B: TV (NO audio output jacks) + VCR + media center VCR considerations Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher-quality video) Making component video connections (highest-quality video) Connecting digital audio devices Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center Page Connecting a game console Installing the remote control batteries Connecting the power cord Verifying your system setup SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Remote control * Page Page Page Aspect ratio or Teletext On/Off control Recording/Cable or Teletext controls Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices Direct entry of a device code Searching for a device code Page Verifying an entered device code Changing the default TV channel control Media center Control panel Display indicators CD 0:06 TRACK 1/12 O Turning your system on and off Playing video DVDs Before you play your first DVD: Basic DVD operations Restricting access to video DVDs DVD 0:06:11 CHAPTER 1/12 Playing audio CDs Basic CD operations Listening to FM/AM radio Tuning to a station Storing stations as presets Erasing a preset Using the uMusic intelligent playback system Storing CDs CD 47% STORED Page Page Rating your music Stored music play modes Repeat and shuffle functions Deleting stored tracks Using uMusic system presets P3 STORED 2:06 TRACK 1/2 5 Page Using the Playlist Searching through your music library Artist: All Artists Registering your system for music information updates CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS Using the settings menus To view the settings menus >OUTPUT MODE: Auto SLEEP TIMER: Off To make changes in the settings menus Output Mode: Stereo Stored CD Settings menu FM/AM Settings menu CD Settings menu DVD Settings menu TV, CBLSAT, and AUX Settings menu CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS Using the System menu To change System menu options Stored CD options Page Using the Edit Screen Page Audio options Video options Media center options Remote control options DVD Lock options Setting a password and restriction level Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Cleaning Cleaning the media center Cleaning the speakers Cleaning discs Replacing the remote control batteries Accessories T Troubleshooting table Customer service TECHNICAL INFORMATION E ND USER L ICENSE A Finding the right device codes DEVICE CODES A2 Television TV A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Cable box CBL CBL SAT CBL SAT A9 Satellite receiver SAT A10 A11 DVD SAT DVD A12 A13 A14 DVD VCR A15 VCR A16 A17 A18 A19 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) DVR HDTV Decoder DVR HDTV HDTV A20 TV/VCR TV/DVD combination TV/VCR combination TV/DVD A21 CBL/DVR DVD/DVR combination Satellite/DVR combination Cable/DVR combination