Contents

Introduction

5

Before you begin

5

Selecting compatible discs

5

Check for region code compatibility

5

MP3 compatibility

5

Glossary of terms

6

Limited warranty

7

For your records

7

System Setup

8

Unpacking

8

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

9

Placing the media center

9

Placing the speakers

10

Placing the Acoustimass® module

11

Making system connections

12

Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center

12

Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module

12

Connecting the supplied antennas

14

Connecting cable FM radio

14

Connecting your TV to the media center

15

Making audio connections

15

Making composite video connections

15

Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center

16

If your TV has audio output jacks

16

If your TV does not have audio output jacks

17

VCR considerations

18

Advanced setup options

18

Making S-video connections (higher quality video)

18

Making component video connections (highest quality video)

19

Connecting digital audio devices

20

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

20

Connecting a game console

22

Installing the remote control batteries

23

Connecting the power cord

24

Checking your system setup

25

System Controls and Indicators

26

Remote control

26

The media center

29

Control panel

29

Display indicators

29

Operation

30

Turning your system on and off

30

Playing video DVDs

30

Basic DVD operations

31

Restricting access to video DVDs

31

Playing audio CDs

32

Basic CD operations

32

Listening to FM/AM radio

33

Tuning to a station

33

Storing stations as presets

33

Erasing a preset

34

Playing other sources

34

Using the sleep timer

34

Controlling Other Audio Devices

35

Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices

35

Direct entry of a device code

35

Searching for a device code

36

Verifying an entered device code

38

Changing channel selection control

38

3

Page 3
Image 3
Bose 3.2.1 Series II, 3.2.1 GS Series II manual Contents