Page 2 - English; Safety Information; GS; Class 1 laser product; Use of contr; Batteries; C A U T I O N; AV I S
2 English Safety Information The A V3-2-1 and AV3-2-1 GS media centers are to be used only with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker system (Acoustimass ® module). W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION marks ar e located ...
Page 3 - Where to fi; Contents
3 English Francais Espanol Español Français Appendix Where to fi nd... Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Introduction; Before you begin; Selecting compatible discs; Check for region code compatibility; How text is used in this owner; Button names
5 Introduction English Before you begin Thank you for pur chasing the Bose ® 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 systems provide improved spaci...
Page 6 - Glossary of terms
6 Introduction English Glossary of terms 2 D – The trademarked logo for Dolby ® Digital, a per ceptual 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. ...
Page 7 - For your records
7 Introduction English MPEG – a type of data compression used for audio or video storage on disc. MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record many hours of music on a single CD. NTSC – An acronym for National Television System Committee. The organization...
Page 8 - System Setup; Figure 1; Contents of the shipping; Finding the product serial numbers; or
8 English System Setup Unpacking Car efully 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 yo...
Page 9 - Placing the media center; Figure 2
9 System Setup English Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the components of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Keep in mind that all of the system components will be connected to the media cent...
Page 10 - customer service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices
10 System Setup English WARNING: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface, be sure to attach the smaller of the two set...
Page 11 - Speaker Accessories; Speaker accessories; Additional cables; Wall Bracket
11 System Setup English Speaker Accessories The 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS speakers can also be mounted on optional Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands (Figure 5). For ordering information, refer to “Accessories” on page 46. Figure 5 Speaker accessories Additional cables To contact Bose for additio...
Page 12 - Placing the Acoustimass; Make sure to place it:
12 System Setup English Placing the Acoustimass ® module Consider the guidelines below when choosing a location for the Acoustimass ® module. Make sure to place it: • within reach of the cables to the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet • at the same end of the room as the TV and the speaker...
Page 13 - When the system setup is completed; Figure 8
13 System Setup English When the system setup is completed With the speakers and media center placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, recline, or move about in the room without missing a note. Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage CAUTION: Be sure to read the section on making t...
Page 14 - Making the connections; Connecting the 3•2•1 speakers
14 System Setup English Making the connections The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are connected through the media center, using custom cables supplied with the system. The jacks on the rear of the media center are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up ...
Page 15 - Left and right speaker placement; Connecting the Acoustimass; Firmly tighten the two screws at each end of the module cable.; Connecting the; other system connections have been made.
15 System Setup English 3. Plug the connector labeled LEFT into the jack on the rear of the left speaker (Figure 12). 4. Plug the connector labeled RIGHT into the rear jack on the right speaker. Figure 12 Making the left and right speaker connections Note: When properly inserted, there will be a sma...
Page 16 - Attaching the supplied antennas; FM antenna; Plug the connector into the AM antenna jack on the media center.; Connecting cable FM radio; FM
16 System Setup English Attaching the supplied antennas On the rear panel of the media center there are jacks for AM and FM antennas (Figure 15). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the two that are supplied. To add an out...
Page 17 - Connecting your TV to the media center; put jacks” on page 21.
17 System Setup English Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment 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 19. Note: If your TV does not have an audio output jack, see “I...
Page 18 - S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV; dealer; Turning off the internal speakers in your TV; up the TV’s volume by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home
18 System Setup English S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher-quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 16 on page 17. To make this alternate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable...
Page 19 - Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center; If your TV has audio output jacks; Make note of the video input jack you use
19 System Setup English Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you pro-ceed, 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 outpu...
Page 20 - Selecting the correct video input on your TV
20 System Setup English Turning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers in your TV should not be on. Use the on-screen menu on your TV to locate the setting for INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV own...
Page 21 - If your TV does not have audio output jacks
21 System Setup English If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. For this type of connection, you will need one additional video cable, whic...
Page 22 - Making the final power connection; of the Acoustimass; Connecting the power cord; AC input
22 System Setup English Note: Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner’s manual for information. Note: A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR only has one audio outpu...
Page 23 - Installing remote control batteries; Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.; Installing the batteries; Connecting other sources; Guidelines for connecting other components; - use standard RCA audio cables; Battery
23 System Setup English Installing remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 20). 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 (+) a...
Page 24 - Advanced analog and; Media center jacks
24 System Setup English Figure 21 Advanced analog and digital connections, using S-video pass-through to the media center C S VIDEO OUTPUT L R VIDEO 1 L R AUX C S VIDEO INPUT OPTICAL D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANT OUT ANT IN Video Input Output Left Right R S-VideoIn L Video Antenna Audio S-VideoOut ANT OUT...
Page 25 - Connecting recording equipment; Connecting other playback equipment; AUX input connections; Connecting digital audio components; digital cable or coaxial cable to make these connections.
25 System Setup English Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio recording devices such as a cassette deck (Figure 22). Figure 22 AUX input connections Connecting other playback equipment Other playback components, such as...
Page 26 - Turning on the system; Power; The remote control; POWER and MUTE controls; Video 1
26 English Controls, displays, menus Turning on the system You can turn your system on and off by pressing the On/Off button on the remote or the Power button on top of the media center. Or, you can press any source button on the remote to select the source and turn the system on at the same time. T...
Page 27 - SOURCE and MENU controls; for DVDs only; Stop
27 Controls, Displays, Menus English SOURCE and MENU controls PLAYBACK controls Tunes the AM/FM radio up/down to the next higher/lower frequency. In an on-screen menu, selects the next item, up or down. Seeks forward/backward to the next strongest radio station. In an on-screen menu, changes the set...
Page 28 - The advanced remote control; Enhanced controls; To control the TV; To control the cable/satellite box; Program; Supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system or the 3•2•1 system in Europe only
28 Controls, Displays, Menus English The advanced remote control If you purchased the 3•2•1 GS system, your system came with the advanced remote control which can be programmed to control your TV and/or cable/satellite box. To contact Bose for information on how to purchase the remote separately, re...
Page 29 - The media center; Control panel and buttons; Turns the system on or off.; SETTINGS
29 Controls, Displays, Menus English The media center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area on the front that indicates the current status of the system, and a DVD/CD tray that opens on the front of the console. Control panel and buttons The media center has eight buttons l...
Page 30 - To enter the Settings menu; To select a menu item; Enter
30 Controls, Displays, Menus English TV on-screen menus With both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you can use menus that appear on the TV screen to choose among options for audio and video performance. To enter the Settings menu Make sure that the media center a...
Page 31 - To change a setting; Example of changing; To check the system status; A DVD status example; DVD
31 Controls, Displays, Menus English To change a setting Figure 26 Example of changing a setting To check the system status Figure 27 A DVD status example DVD Play Options (1 of 2) Title Time: 0:23:02 Time Display: Elapsed Motion Control: Play 1x Chooses an audio track for the current DVD. select it...
Page 32 - Operation; Loading and playing a DVD; Play
32 English Operation Turning your system on and off You can turn your system on and off using the On/Off button ( ) on the remote control or the power button ( ) on top of the media center. When you turn it on with either button, the source that was played last is automatically selected. You can als...
Page 33 - Basic DVD operations; Use the remote to do this:; Pause
33 Operation English Basic DVD operations If you want to: Use the remote to do this: Pause a DVD movie… Press Pause . Stop a DVD movie… Press Stop . Skip to the next/previous chapter… Press Chapter up/down. Repeat a chapter… Press Repeat while playing the chapter. Search through the movie backward o...
Page 34 - Using the Parental Control feature to restrict future play; What the setting affects:; DVD Rating General Description of Rating
34 Operation English Using the Parental Control feature to restrict future play You can restrict the playing of DVD movies by using the Parental Control feature. The 8 levels of parental control correspond with the ratings on DVDs, and are usually equivalent to standard movie ratings provided by the...
Page 35 - DVD play options; Press; at the beginning of the section you want to repeat.; DVD Play Options; While the system is in DVD mode, press the; Settings; button on the remote control to
35 Operation English DVD play options Selection: DVD setting options: What the setting affects: Title: 1 of n Chooses the movie title through use of the number keys. Chapter: 1 of n Chooses the movie chapter through use of the number keys. Title Time: h:mm:ss Moves to that time/place in the movie. T...
Page 36 - Loading and playing a CD; Basic CD operations
36 Operation English Loading and playing a CD 1. On the remote, press the CD/DVD button. 2. At the media center, press the Stop/Eject button. 3. Place the audio CD in the open disc tray. 4. Press the Stop/Eject button to close the disc tray. The CD will start to play automatically. If it does not, p...
Page 37 - Changing CD settings; Using the sleep timer; sound source components.; Using the radio; Tuning
37 Operation English Changing CD settings While the system is in CD mode, press the Settings button on the remote control to gain access to the options shown here. For more details on changes you can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections that follow in ...
Page 38 - Storing preferred stations as preset selections; delete the station already assigned to it.; Selecting a preset station; To select a preset with the remote control:; Preset; Changing FM settings
38 Operation English Storing preferred stations as preset selections For radio stations that you listen to regularly, you can assign a preset number (1-25 in the AM band and 1-25 in FM) to tune to them quickly. To store a particular station: 1. Tune to that station using the Tune , Seek , or Scan bu...
Page 39 - Changing AM settings; Playing other sources; Changing settings for the other sources; System settings
39 Operation English Changing AM settings Playing other sources Turn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that compo-nent or controls on the component front panel. Pressing AUX , Video 1 or Video 2 on the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system remote turns on the system and selec...
Page 40 - Sound Adjustments; Audio Setup menu; Settings: Audio Setup
40 English Sound Adjustments Locating Audio Setup 1. Turn on both the media center and your TV. 2. Press the Settings button on the remote. A menu of the available settings for the current source will be displayed on your TV screen. 3. Using the Tune button, scroll down the list and select (highligh...
Page 41 - DVD audio status; Placement of the Acoustimass; Off; Audio; Mono Decoding
41 Sound Adjustments English Figure 28 DVD audio status Treble Compensation: –15 to +15 Decreases(–) or increases (+) the treble sound. Rooms with too few sound-absorbing furnishings, especially those with bare floors and walls, may sound overly shrill or “bright.” Low-ering this setting to a negati...
Page 42 - System Adjustments; Available only
42 English System Adjustments Locating system settings 1. Turn on both the media center and your TV. 2. Press the Settings button. A menu of the available settings for the current source will be displayed on your TV screen. 3. Using the Tune button, scroll down the list and select (highlight) System...
Page 43 - System Setup menu
43 System Adjustments English System Setup menu The System Setup menu lists options for how to set up the entire system. DVD Setup submenu The DVD Setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including Parental Control. Selection: Setting options: What the setting affects: Disp...
Page 44 - Reference; Cleaning the media center; • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.; Cleaning the speakers; window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.; Cleaning discs; • Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of a disc.; Disc care; Replacing the remote control batteries; Putting in the batteries
44 English Reference Taking care of your 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system Caring for your system may include cleaning the system’s enclosures, cleaning your discs, and replacing the remote control batteries. Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media ce...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Problem; Before; press and hold; MUTE
45 Reference English Troubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn’t do anything • Make sure the unit is turned on. • Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass ® module and plugged firmly into an operating AC wall outlet. • Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.)....
Page 46 - Customer service; Accessories
46 Reference English Customer service For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose ® customer service. Refer to the address list included in the carton. Warranty The Bose ® 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are covered by a limited trans- ferable warranty. Details of the warrant...
Page 47 - Technical information
47 Reference English Technical information Power rating USA/Canada: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 300W Dual voltage: 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W UK/Europe: 230VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Australia: 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Singapore: 220VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Inputs AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 2VRMS maximum EXTERNAL ANTENNA: 75 ohm ...
Page 48 - Appendix
A1 Appendix Appendix Setup codes for cable Códigos de instalación para cable Codes de configuration pour le câble ABC............................. 0003, 0008, 0014, 0007, 0011, 0013, 0017, 0033, 0047 Ajinvision..................... 1271 Alcatel......................... 0896, 0897 Allegro...............
Page 50 - Setup codes for satellite
A3 Appendix Appendix Setup codes for satellite Códigos de instalación para satellite Codes de configuration pour le satellite @sat............................ 1300 ABsat.......................... 0123, 0668, 0832 AGS............................ 0668, 0710 ASA............................ 0397 ASLF......
Page 55 - Setup codes for television
A8 Appendix Appendix Setup codes for television Códigos de instalación para TV Codes de configuration pour la télévision A-Mark........................ 0003 A.R. Systems............... 0556 AGB............................. 0516 AOC............................. 0451, 0093, 0180, 0060, 0030, 0178, 001...
