Bose PDF256950, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...3 o2 1 Home Entertainment System Owner s Guide September 21 2001 PDF256950 Rev O 1...

Page 2: ...ide _ CAUTION Toprevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot insert fully Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within the media center is classi fled as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODU...

Page 3: ...r choices 19 Connecting recording equipment 20 Connecting other playback equipment 20 Connecting digital audio components 20 Controls displays menus 21 Using your Model 3 2 1 system 21 The remote cont...

Page 4: ...bmenu 35 Reference 37 Taking care of your 3 2 1 home entertainment system 37 Cleaning the media center 37 Cleaning the speakers 37 Cleaning discs 37 Replacing the remote batteries 37 Troubleshooting 3...

Page 5: ...re sold Check the region code number on the carton for the 3 2 1 home entertainment system or on the bottom of the media center that comes in the carton Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show...

Page 6: ...ayer 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 that devel oped...

Page 7: ...e S video inputs Title numbered elements of the DVD contents which may include more than the movie alone Track Individual selections recorded on an audio tape or disc For your records Serial numbers a...

Page 8: ...zed Bose dealer immediately For Bose contact information refer to the address sheet included in the carton Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1 Note Now is a good time to...

Page 9: ...ening area Figure 2 Figure 2 Placement Figure 3 Placement of the small speakers near a flat wall or in a corner position Note Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area signific...

Page 10: ...preference Keep both speakers at approximately the same height The small speakers are designed to sit only on their bottom surface Figure 4 In that posi tion with the Bose logo right side up they can...

Page 11: ...protection from scratches _ CAUTION The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field Although this is not an immediate risk to your video tapes audio tapes and other magnetic media you should not st...

Page 12: ...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 _IL CAUTION Do not plug the AcoustimasJ _ module into a power ma...

Page 13: ...p between the plug and the panel Figure 10 LEFT and RIGHT markings on the speaker connectors P Screws At the other end of the speaker cable pull the cable apart to separate the two connectors as much...

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Page 15: ...includes jacks for Left and Right analog audio and a coaxial jack for digital audio In addition the Video 1 input provides an optical jack for digital audio Thejacks marked VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 are se...

Page 16: ...VIDEO OUTPUT connect your VCR to the S VIDEO INPUT If your VCR does not have an S VIDEO output you may be able to connect your VCR composite video output directly to your TV Connecting your VCR to the...

Page 17: ...g the connector end of the antenna into the AM antenna jack on the media center 2 Move the antenna loop as far as possible at least 20 inches 50 centimeters from the media center and at least 4 feet 1...

Page 18: ...ferent TVs If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers you can reduce the volume of your TV to its lowest setting Refer to your TV owner s guide for detailed instructions Gett...

Page 19: ...s connected to the media center while the TV audio is not Any non cable satellite TV sound comes directly from the TV while you enjoy the benefits of Bose sound with any cable satellite or VCR program...

Page 20: ...r panel of the media center Figure 22 Media center AUX component Connecting digital audio components Your other audio components may feature a digital audio output If so you can connect an optical out...

Page 21: ...grouped according to function Other buttons on the media center provide some of the same controls as described below POWER and MUTE controls Turns the system on and off Mutes unmutes the system volume...

Page 22: ...ume Unmutes the system volume Raises the volume Lowers the system volume while it is muted Each button gives you access to a similarly numbered DVD chap ter CD track or radio station preset When selec...

Page 23: ...23 All of the possible symbols that may appear depending on the current status of the system Display indicators With the system turned on the music center display lights up to show the current system...

Page 24: ...submenu you are using the currently selected source is in parentheses Menu items Source related set tings and submenus appear in this space Selected menu item Menu items are selected highlighted with...

Page 25: ...Figure 25 Example of changing a setting _ii_ _i_ _i Figure 26 A DVD status example To check the system status September 21 2001 PDF256950 Rev 07 25...

Page 26: ...you select some system features you also may want to confirm that the disc is encoded for that feature For example in order to display subtitles while watching a movie the disc must contain subtitle i...

Page 27: ...play options Settings __1 Settings DVD I DVD Play Optionse _ _ I_lSettings DVD Play Options 1 of 2 I Settings DVD Play Options 2 of 2 i I ii i iiiW iiiii i i iiiMHi While the system is in DVD mode pre...

Page 28: ...he CD will start to play automatically If it does not press Play _ While playing a CD the display window on the media center indicates Track number Track time Repeat or Shuffle mode Basic CD operation...

Page 29: ...TV or other sound source components off Using the radio Press _ or _ on the remote to select the radio tuner If the system is off this will turn it on to the most recently selected station in that ban...

Page 30: ...tation Selecting a preset station You can select preset stations using the remote control or the on screen settings menu To select a preset with the remote control Using the numbered keys on the remot...

Page 31: ...he audio for that component Be sure a tape or disc is loaded as needed Use the Volume or buttons on the 3 2 1 remote control or media center to raise or lower the volume of the system To control all o...

Page 32: ...dialogue and are not overwhelmed by loud special effects like an explosion_ This feature is normally engaged when you tur n the system on to DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or AUX Off Range compression not aCtiv...

Page 33: ...ystem Moving speakers farther away from soft furnishings increases treble You can also increase the treble sound by raising this setting to a positive value 1 to 15 15to 15 Decreases or increases the...

Page 34: ...ns for how the DVD player should operate including Parental Control Auto Select Audio Track On System automatically plays 5 1 channel audio track when available on a DVD Off Audio track must be select...

Page 35: ...al Control Setup J itie_ _ Available only after password has been entered Change Password Parental Control submenu The parental control submenu provides options for restricting access to certain DUDs...

Page 36: ...8 Unrated generally most restricted 7 Adult audiences NC 17 6 Mature audiences R 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 Teenage audiences PG 13 3 Mature young audiences PG 2 Most audiences 1 General unrestrict...

Page 37: ...es require no special care although you may vacuum them carefully if necessary Figure 28 Disc care Cleaning discs Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches Figure 28a To remove...

Page 38: ...Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for a minute then reconnect it This allows the unit to reset itself Check batteries and their polarity and See Replacing the remote batteries on page 37 P...

Page 39: ...ble adapters contact your Bose dealer Or to call Bose directly refer to the address sheet that came in the carton with the system Technical information Power rating USA Canada 120VAC 50 60 Hz 300W Inp...

Page 40: ...2001 Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA 256950 AM Rev 01 JN20744 September 21 2001 PDF256950 Rev 01...