Bose 321GS manuale d’uso

Bose ® 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS Home Entertainment Systems Owner ’ s Guide August 18, 2003 AM271966_00_V .pdf AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003[...]

2 English Safety Information The A V3-2-1 and A V3-2-1 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 fir e or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. These CAUTION marks ar e located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 home entertain[...]

3 English Francais Espanol Español Français Appendix Where to fi nd... Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents English Español Français Appendix DVD-specific behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 4 DVD play options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Loading and playing a CD . . . . .[...]

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 pr ocessing technology , the 3•2•1 systems pr ovide improved spaciousness from ster eo recor dings, [...]

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 pictur e in a TV set. It is the width of the picture r elative to [...]

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 r ecord many hours of music on a single CD. NTSC – An acronym for National T elevision System Committee. The or ganization that devel- oped both the American Black[...]

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 Figur e 1. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose ® dealer immediately . For Bo[...]

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 center . The Acoustimass ® module is the only[...]

10 System Setup English W ARNING: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth sur faces 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 sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface[...]

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 or dering information, refer to “Accessories” on page 46. Figure 5 Speaker accessories Additional cables T o contact Bose for additional or longer cables, refer to the [...]

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 speakers (Figur e 6) •a minimum of 3 feet (1 mete[...]

13 System Setup English When the system setup is completed With the speakers and media center placed as dir ected, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, recline, or move about in the r oom without missing a note. Figure 8 System placement for ideal coverage CAUTION: Be sur e to read the section on making the connections before you plug in the system. b[...]

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 ar e labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up right the first time. Figure 9 Connecti[...]

15 System Setup English 3. Plug the connector labeled LEFT into the jack on the rear of the left speaker (Figur e 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 pr operly inser ted, there will be a small gap between the plug and the speaker panel.[...]

16 System Setup English Attaching the supplied antennas On the rear panel of the media center ther e are jacks for AM and FM antennas (Figur e 15). Unwind the wires for each antenna to pr ovide the best reception. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the two that ar e supplied. T o add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer [...]

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 “ If your TV does not have audio out- put [...]

18 System Setup English S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack, pr ovided 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 alter nate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable from the TV into the S-VIDEO OUTPUT on the med[...]

19 System Setup English Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center There ar e 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 output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, y[...]

20 System Setup English T urning off the internal speakers in your TV When you listen to TV audio thr ough 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 owner’ s guide for instructions). Note: In s[...]

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 sour ce, such as a VCR. For this type of connection, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics [...]

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 infor mation. Note: A ster eo or Hi-Fi VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR only has one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi[...]

23 System Setup English Installing remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figur e 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 (+) and minus (–) inside the battery compartment. [...]

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 Vi deo Input Output Left Right R S-Video In LV i deo Antenna Audio S-Video Out ANT OUT ANT IN Vi deo Input Output Left Right ANT OUT[...]

25 System Setup English Connecting recording equipment The rear panel of the media center pr ovides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio recor ding devices such as a cassette deck (Figure 22). Figure 22 AUX input connections Connecting other playback equipment Other playback components, such as an audio CD changer , can be connected to the A[...]

26 English Controls, displays, menus T urning on the system Y ou can tur n your system on and off by pr essing 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 r emote to select the source and turn the system on at the same time. To tur n on a component connected to the med[...]

27 Controls, Displays, Menus English SOURCE and MENU controls PLA YBACK controls T unes 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/backwar d to the next strongest radio station. In an on-screen menu, changes the setting of a selected menu item. Enters submenus.[...]

28 Controls, Displays, Menus English The advanced remote control If you pur chased the 3•2•1 GS system, your system came with the advanced remote contr ol which can be programmed to contr ol your TV and/or cable/satellite box. T o contact Bose for information on how to purchase the r emote separately , refer to the addr ess sheet included with [...]

29 Controls, Displays, Menus English The media center The media center has a contr ol panel on the top, a display area on the fr ont that indicates the current status of the system, and a DVD/CD tray that opens on the fr ont of the console. Control panel and buttons The media center has eight buttons located on the top contr ol panel. Their functio[...]

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 tur ned on, you can use menus that appear on the TV screen to choose among options for audio and video performance. T o enter the Settings menu Make sur e that the media center and the TV are both on. Press the Settin[...]

31 Controls, Displays, Menus English T o change a setting Figure 26 Example of changing a setting T o 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 Contr ol: Play 1x Chooses an audio track for the curr ent DVD. select item Camera Angle: 1 of 1 Mor e… Audio T rack:[...]

32 English Operation T urning your system on and off Y ou can tur n your system on and off using the On/Off button ( ) on the remote contr ol or the power button ( ) on top of the media center . When you tur n it on with either button, the source that was played last is automatically selected. Y ou can also press any source button on the r emote to[...]

33 Operation English Basic DVD operations If you want to: Use the remote to do this: Pause a DVD movie… Pr ess Pause . Stop a DVD movie… Press Stop . Skip to the next/pr evious chapter… Press Chapter up/down. Repeat a chapter… Press Repeat while playing the chapter . Search thr ough the movie backward or forwar d… Press and hold Scan or .[...]

34 Operation English Using the Parental Control feature to restrict future play Y ou can restrict the playing of DVD movies by using the Parental Contr ol feature. The 8 levels of parental contr ol correspond with the ratings on DVDs, and ar e usually equivalent to standard movie ratings pr ovided by the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA[...]

35 Operation English DVD play options Selection: DVD setting options: What the setting af fects: Title: 1 of n Chooses the movie title through use of the number keys. Chapter: 1 of n Chooses the movie chapter thr ough use of the number keys. Title Time: h:mm:ss Moves to that time/place in the movie. Time Display: Elapsed Remaining Shows how much ti[...]

36 Operation English Loading and playing a CD 1. On the remote, pr ess 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, press Play . While playing a CD, the display w[...]

37 Operation English Changing CD settings While the system is in CD mode, pr ess the Settings button on the r emote control to gain access to the options shown here. For mor e details on changes you can make to the settings, refer to the Sound Adjustments and System Adjustments sections that follow in this guide . Using the sleep timer Y our system[...]

38 Operation English Storing preferred stations as preset selections For radio stations that you listen to r egularly , 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. T une to that station using the T une , Seek , or Scan buttons on the remote. 2. Press Enter . A prese[...]

39 Operation English Changing AM settings Playing other sources T urn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that compo- nent or controls on the component fr ont panel. Pressing AUX , Video 1 or V ideo 2 on the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system r emote tur ns on the system and selects the audio for that component. Be [...]

40 English Sound Adjustments Locating Audio Setup 1. Tu rn on both the media center and your TV . 2. Press the Settings button on the remote. A menu of the available settings for the curr ent source will be displayed on your TV scr een. 3. Using the T une button, scroll down the list and select (highlight) Audio Setup . 4. Press the Enter button an[...]

41 Sound Adjustments English Figure 28 DVD audio status T reble Compensation: –15 to +15 Decreases(–) or increases (+) the tr eble 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 negative value (–1 to –15) decreases the[...]

42 English System Adjustments Locating system settings 1. Tu rn 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 T une button, scroll down the list and select (highlight) System Setup . 4. Press the Enter button and the Syst[...]

43 System Adjustments English System Setup menu The System Setup menu lists options for how to set up the entir e system. DVD Setup submenu The DVD Setup submenu lists options for how the DVD player should operate, including Parental Contr ol. Selection: Setting options: What the setting affects: Display Language: English/Fr ench/ Spanish/etc. Pres[...]

44 English Reference T aking 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 r emote control batteries. Cleaning the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center . • Do not use any sprays ne[...]

45 Reference English T roubleshooting Problem What to do System doesn’ t do anything •M ake sure the unit is turned on. •M ake 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.). • Unplug the Acoustimass module powe[...]

46 Reference English Customer service For additional help in solving pr oblems, contact Bose ® customer service. Refer to the addr ess list included in the carton. W arranty The Bose ® 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems ar e covered by a limited trans- ferable warranty . Details of the warranty are provided on the warranty car [...]

47 Reference English T echnical information Power rating USA/Canada: 120V AC, 60 Hz, 300W Dual voltage: 115/230V AC, 50/60 Hz, 300W UK/Europe: 230V AC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Australia: 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Singapore: 220V AC, 50/60 Hz, 300W Inputs AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: 2VRMS maximum EXTERNAL ANTENNA: 75 ohm Outputs 1 audio output 1 video output Maximu[...]

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......................... 0153, 0315 Americast............[...]

A2 Appendix Appendix RadioShack................. 0015, 0303, 0315, 0797 Rampage..................... 0255 Recoton....................... 0400 Regal........................... 0020, 0259, 0273, 0279 Regency...................... 0002 Rembrandt.................. 0011, 0070 Runco.......................... 0000 SL Marx....................... 0040 Sagem[...]

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........................... 0713 AST..............[...]

A4 Appendix Appendix Discovery.................... 0668, 0710 Dish Network System.. 1005, 0775 DishPro....................... 1005, 0775 Diskxpress.................. 0217 Distratel....................... 0084, 0885 Ditristrad..................... 0592 Drake........................... 0018, 0064, 0245 Dream Multimedia...... 1237 Dune................[...]

A5 Appendix Appendix Kabil............................ 0737 Kathrein....................... 0123, 0173, 0200, 0249, 0331, 0358, 0394, 0442, 0480, 0553, 0613, 0622, 0658, 0713, 0742, 1057, 1221 KeyWest...................... 0794 Kolon........................... 0421 Kosmos....................... 0331, 0335, 0442 Kreiselmeyer............... 0173 Kuan[...]

A6 Appendix Appendix Phonotrend................. 0288, 0592 Pioneer........................ 0292, 0329, 0352, 0662, 0853 Planet......................... 0396 Plasmatic.................... 0442 Polytron....................... 0394, 0396 Praxis.......................... 0733, 1123 Predki......................... 0332, 0421 Preisner...................[...]

A7 Appendix Appendix Telemaster.................. 0520 Telesat......................... 0605 Telestar....................... 0114, 0157, 0501, 1100 Televes........................ 0455, 0501, 0734 Televisa....................... 0887 Telewire....................... 0592 Ten Haaft..................... 0692 Thomson..................... 0115, 0265, 02[...]

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, 0019, 0179,0018, 0003, 0009, 0052, 0092, 0108, 0[...]

A9 Appendix Appendix Brandt......................... 0109, 0196, 0198, 0205, 0287, 0335, 0399 Brinkmann................... 0037, 0418, 0519 Brionvega.................... 0087 Britannia...................... 0216, 0217 Brockwood.................. 0019 Broksonic.................... 0236, 0463, 0003, 0426, 1905, 1911, 1929, 1935, 1938 Bruns...........[...]

A10 Appendix Appendix Elekta.......................... 0264 Elin............................. 0009, 0037, 0104, 0349, 0361, 0448, 0548 Elite............................. 0218, 0320 Elman.......................... 0102 Elta............................. 0009, 0068, 0474 Emco........................... 0247 Emerson...................... 0154, 0236, 04[...]

A11 Appendix Appendix Harley Davidson.......... 0179, 0043, 1904 Harman/Kardon........... 0054, 0078 Harvard....................... 0180, 0068 Harwood 0009, 0032, 0037, 0412 Havermy...................... 0093 Hello Kitty.................... 0451 Hema........................... 0009, 0217 Hifivox......................... 0196, 0198, 0399 Hikona.....[...]

A12 Appendix Appendix Kolin........................... 0180, 0053, 0033, 0036, 0108, 0474 Kolster......................... 0037 Konka.......................... 0218, 0371, 0628, 0632, 0638, 0703, 0707, 0725, 0726, 1939, 1940 Korpel.......................... 0037 Korting......................... 0087, 0320, 0421 Kosmos....................... 0037 Ko[...]

A13 Appendix Appendix Naiko........................... 0606 Nakimura..................... 0037, 0374 Nakio........................... 0480 Naonis......................... 0363 National....................... 0226 Neckermann................ 0037, 0087, 0191, 0213, 0247, 0320, 0327, 0349, 0363, 0370, 0411, 0418, 0505, 0554, 0556 Nesco................[...]

A14 Appendix Appendix Proline......................... 0072 Proscan....................... 0047, 0747, 1922 Prosonic...................... 0037, 0579 Protech........................ 0009, 0037, 0102, 0217, 0247, 0264, 0337, 0418, 0668 Proton......................... 0030, 0178, 0039, 0001, 0003, 0009, 0031, 0052, 0149, 0466, 0474, 0644 Pulsar......[...]

A15 Appendix Appendix Serino.......................... 0216, 0455, 0610 Sharp........................... 0093, 0165, 0030, 0039, 0032, 0036, 0153, 0157, 0220, 0256, 0294, 0386, 0409, 0474, 0491, 0516, 0589, 0650, 0688, 0689, 0787, 0818, 1093, 1193, 1917 Shen Ying.................... 0179, 0003, 0009, 0092, 0474 Sheng Chia.................. 0093, 02[...]

A16 Appendix Appendix Teletech 0009, 0037, 0337 Teleton........................ 0036, 0186, 0206, 0217, 0259, 0349, 0363 Televideon................... 0216, 0320 Temco......................... 0294 Tennessee................... 0037 Tensai.......................... 0009, 0037, 0104, 0105, 0217, 0218, 0247, 0294, 0320, 0371, 0374, 0377 Tenson........[...]

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