Bose 3.2.1 GS Series - Manual

7 Introduction PCM – An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data stream that is coded for transmission or recording. PCM is also used for many other types of serial data communic...

8 System Setup Unpacking Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your author...

9 System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the compo-nents of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, yo...

10 System Setup Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to deliver. • Place the two speakers either on top of the TV or at equal distance from the left and right of th...

11 System Setup Placing the Acoustimass ® module • Place the Acoustimass ® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the module at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). • Keep the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away fro...

12 System Setup Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass ® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the list of ...

13 System Setup 2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords 3. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT...

14 System Setup Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. Figure 10 Antenna connections FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the ...

15 System Setup Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be using the 3•2•1 system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to “Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center” on page 16. Making audio connections Note: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, see “If yo...

16 System Setup Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you proceed, you must determine if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owner’s guide if you need assistance. If your TV has audio output j...

17 System Setup If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to feed audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your ...

18 System Setup VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner’s manual for information. • A stereo VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only one audio output and is not labe...

19 System Setup Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of your 3•2•1 system. Your TV must also support this feature. To turn on the progressive scan fea- ture, see “Video options” on page ...

20 System Setup Connecting digital audio devices Some audio devices may feature a digital audio output for optimum sound performance. Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on the media center. You can purchase the require...

21 System Setup Figure 17 Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cable/satellite box Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment system. Cable/satellite CBL-SAT S-video output Cable/satellite (CBL-SAT) service Media cent...

22 System Setup Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. Con- nect the video output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Figure 18 Game console connections Game console connection panel TV connection panel Media ce...

23 System Setup Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). 2. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Match the plus (+) and minus (–) marked on the batteries with the plus (+) and m...

24 System Setup Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual voltage switch on the back of the Acoustimass ® module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before con- necting to power. If you are not sure about the proper voltage for your ...

27 System Controls and Indicators Remote control – cont. * Requires special remote settings. See “Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices” on page 35. Puts the Settings menu for the current source on your TV screen or media center display. Puts the System menu on your TV screen. ...

28 System Controls and Indicators Remote control – cont. • Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. • Pressing + restores muted sound from the current source. • Pressing – lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. Skips to the next or previous CD track, DVD...

29 System Controls and Indicators The media center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area to show the current status of the system, and a disc tray that opens on the front of the console. Control panel The media center has six buttons located on the top control panel. Their ...

30 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-Off on 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 r...

31 Operation While a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel. Figure 23 Sample display fora DVD video Basic DVD operations • Press Pause to pause a movie. • Press Pause again, or press Play to resume playing a paused CD. • Use the stop...

32 Operation Playing audio CDs 1. On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source. 2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 3. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. 4. Press Eject again to close the tray. 5. The audio CD should begin ...

33 Operation Listening to FM/AM radio On the 3•2•1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to the most recently selected station. Tuning to a station You can tune to a radio station in any of the following ways: • Press FM-AM to switch between the FM and AM bands. • Press T...

34 Operation Erasing a preset 1. Tune to the preset station. 2. Press and hold the 0 button on the remote until the media center display tells you that the preset is erased. Playing other sources Turn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that compo-nent or controls ...

35 Controlling Other Audio Devices Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices Your remote can be set up to control other audio devices such as a TV, VCR, PVR or cable/satellite box by entering a device code while in the setup mode. • If you know the device code, follow the instructi...

36 Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (such as Tivo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your VCR or PVR. 2. Press and hold the AUX button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device...

37 Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold CBL-SAT until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and CBL-SAT On-Off until your cable/sate...

38 Controlling Other Audio Devices Verifying an entered device code In case you need to check to see what code the remote is using for a particular audio device, do the following: 1. Press and hold a source key ( TV , CBL-SAT , or AUX ) until the remote LED lights (about five seconds) 2. Press the I...

39 Changing Source Settings Using the settings menus While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For that purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu with features appropria...

40 Changing Source Settings To make changes in the settings menus Whether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same instructions apply. You can use the actions above to change back to the original (default) settings, too. Do that if you do not like the effect of...

41 Changing Source Settings FM/AM settings menu To see the FM/AM Settings menu, press FM-AM on the remote. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. CD settings menu To see the CD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing an audio CD. Then press Settings. Pres...

42 Changing Source Settings DVD settings menu To see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. *Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See “Audio options” on page 46 f...

43 Changing Source Settings TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate setting menus for these sources. Movie EQ, Range Compression and Mono Decoding appear in the menu only if Aud...

44 Changing System Options Using the System menu Changes to system options are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you...

45 Changing System Options To change system options Changing system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source. 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system. 2. Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control. 3. Using the right ( ) and...

46 Changing System Options Audio options The audio options affect the way the system sounds in your home. Note: Listening to an audio source while you change audio options can be helpful. Some changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections. Figure 28 Audio...

47 Changing System Options Video options The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Figure 29 Video system options * A read-only item that indicates the connection detected automatically by the system. ** Appears only when Video Connector is Component. Media Center Remote Control...

48 Changing System Options Media center options The media center options affect the general operation of the system. Figure 30 Media Center system options ** Appears only when a Bose ® link source is connected. Video Remote Control DVD Lock Audio select navigate Media Center Select Media Center to a...

49 Changing System Options Remote control options The Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that are connected to your system. Figure 31 Remote Control system options Note: To find the brand and device codes for each component that can be connected to, and...

50 Changing System Options DVD Lock options The DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. Figure 32 DVD Lock system options S...

51 Changing System Options 5. Enter your four-digit password. 6. Using the down ( ) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above. 7. Press the right arrow ( ) button to see the available settings. 8. Press the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow button to find the rating you want. 9. Press Enter or the left a...

52 Maintaining Your System Cleaning Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow l...

53 Maintaining Your System Replacing the remote control batteries CAUTION: Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate. • Slide open the battery compartment (Figure 34). • Notice the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the compartment and install the ...

54 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table Problem What to do System doesn’t do anything • Make sure the unit is turned on. Try pressing the remote On-Off button and the media center On-Off button. • Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass ® module and plugged firmly into an...

56 Technical Information Power rating USA/Canada: 120V 50/60Hz 300W International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 300W Dual voltage: 115/230V 50/60Hz 300W Audio inputs AUX – Left, Right (analog); D (digital) CBL-SAT – L, R (analog); D (digital) TV – L, R (analog); D (digital) Optical – SPDIF digital, mapped to in...

A-1 Dev ice Codes Device Codes Cable box device codes ABC ............................. 0003, 0008, 0014, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0011, 0017, 0001 ADB ............................. 1063 Ajinvision ..................... 1271 Alcate .......................... 0896, 0897 Allegro ......................... 031...

A-2 Device Codes Dev ice Codes Satellite box device codes Texscan ....................... 0001 Thomson ..................... 1110 Timeless ...................... 0040, 0418, 0274 Tocom.......................... 0012, 0013 TongKook .................... 0840, 0777 TopStone ..................... 1355 T...

A-4 Device Codes Dev ice Codes TV device codes RCA ............................ 2001, 0392, 0566, 0855, 0143 Realistic ....................... 0052 RFT .............................. 0288, 0220 Saba ............................ 0690, 0520, 0885, 0336, 0710 Sabre ........................... 0455 Sage...

A-9 Device Codes Dev ice Codes VCR device codes Thomson ..................... 0343, 0560, 0109, 0205, 0399, 0198, 0349, 0625, 0196 Thorn ........................... 0499, 0535, 0037, 0084, 0192, 0361, 0512, 0035, 0074, 0190, 0343, 0505, 0072, 0104, 0193 Thorn-Ferguson........... 0343 TMK ..............