Bose GSX III User Manual
3•2•1® GSX SERIES III
DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Owner’s Guide
Guía de usario
Notice d’utilisation
SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up
and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save
this owner’s guide for future reference.
WARN ING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system
to rain or moisture.
WARN ING : Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with
any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system.
Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1® home
entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the
Acoustimass
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
insert fully.
CAUTION: Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or
near the apparatus.
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module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within
the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
Class 1 laser product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to
EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The DVD
player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not
incinerate.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at:
www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the
enclosed in the shipping carton.
Important Safety Information
sheet
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SETUP 6
1 Placing the system components 6
2 Connecting the speakers to the module 8
3 Connecting the module to the media center 10
4 Connecting the system video to your TV 12
5 Connecting a cable box or other component 17
To connect another component . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To get digital audio from the component . . . . . 20
To use video pass through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Connecting audio from your TV as an option . . . 22
7 Installing the FM and AM radio antennas . . . . . . 25
8 Connecting the module to power outlet . . . . . . . 28
9 Setting the remote to control your TV
and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inserting the remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the remote for your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Controlling another component . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FIRST TIME USE 33
Trying out the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 34
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power and source buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Menu and movement buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Play and numeric buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Record and A,B,C buttons
(not in Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Colored buttons
(in Europe only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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uMusic
The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
OPERATION 40
Playing a video disc or CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting a play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Keeping your discs clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking for disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
For DVDs: Setting Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . 42
Choosing a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting a restriction level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ratings supplied by the MPAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Playing a cable box or other component . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting for audio delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Getting digital audio from a source . . . . . . . . . 45
Choosing other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Creating a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Removing a station from a preset . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE 47
Changing system features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
To get to the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Selecting a new option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Stored CDs options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Choosing new settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
To get to the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Settings options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
REFERENCE 60
Replacing remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Protecting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
For Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 70
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS 71
DEVICE CODES A-1
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the 3•2•1® DVD home
entertainment system. Using Bose
processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides
improved spaciousness from stereo recordings and
bold movie effects for surround-sound sources.
System features include:
• Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers
• Easy-to-hide Acoustimass
• Integrated DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner
• Remote and media center controls
• HDMI video connection to your TV
• Audio In connectors for three components
• Your choice of language for text displays
• New ways to enjoy your favorite CD tracks
with the uMusic
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intelligent playback system
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module
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proprietary signal
What is a uMusic system?
This system features breakthrough Bose technology
that enables you to:
• Store your favorite music in a library with capacity for
approximately 200 hours of music (about 200 CDs).
• Teach the system which tracks you like or dislike, so it
automatically plays the music you want to hear most.
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Acoustimass module serial number
INTRODUCTION
For your records
As you unpack the system, look for the serial numbers
on the rear of the Acoustimass
of the media center.
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module and the bottom
This is a good time to record the serial numbers on the
lines below and on your product registration card. You
may need them if you ever contact Bose
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Customer
Service.
Acoustimass module serial number:
________________________________________________
Media center serial number:
_______________________________________________
Dealer name:
________________________________________________
Dealer phone:
________________________________________________
Purchase date:
________________________________________________
Media Center serial number
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and the
warranty information (on the product registration card)
together with this owner’s guide.
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Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing
materials, which provide the safest way to transport your
system. Make sure your system includes the
parts shown.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the
plastic bags out of the reach of children.
As you identify them, you may want to place a check
mark in the box next to the name of each part.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not try to
use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose
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dealer right
away. For contact information, refer to the address sheet
included in the carton.
❏ Media center ❏ Speakers
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❏ Acoustimass
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❏ Remote control and batteries ❏ Rubber feet for
Acoustimass
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module
❏ Speaker cable ❏ Acoustimass module
cable
❏ Rubber feet for speakers ❏ Setup disc
❏ Acoustimass module
❏ Stereo audio cable
power cord
❏ HDMI video cable ❏ Composite video cable ❏ AM antenna and stand ❏ FM antenna
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SETUP
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Placing
the system
components
What you need to use:
Media center
Speakers
Acoustimass
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module
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The image below shows one of the many ways you can
position your new 3•2•1
See Steps 1-6 for details.
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system.
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1. On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of
small rubber feet.
2. Place the left and right speakers:
• at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart
• within 3 feet (1 meter) of the TV screen
• near the front edge of any shelf
• aimed straight ahead (not angled) to face the
listening area
3. On the legs of the Acoustimass
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module, attach the
large rubber feet.
4. Place the Acoustimass module:
• at the same end of the room as the speakers and
your TV
• at least 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV to prevent
interference with the screen
• several feet (.8 meters) from audio or video tapes
to prevent magnetic damage to them
• standing upright, not lying on a side, the front, or
the back
• with the front port aimed out from or along a wall
for balanced performance
• hidden under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or
behind drapes as preferred
• NOT in an enclosure, on a bed, on a sofa, or on a
surface that can block the ventilation openings.
CAUTION: Do not block ventilation openings on the
bottom and rear of the module.
5. Place the media center:
• where nothing obstructs
the front panel
• near any components you
will connect
6. Continue with on the
next page.
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2
Connecting
the speakers
to the module
What you need to use:
Speakers
Acoustimass
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module
Speaker cable
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1. Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker
cable.
2. Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a
speaker.
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Fastener screws
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SETUP
3. Insert each plug into the connector on the proper
speaker.
The plug marked RIGHT goes into the speaker
placed to the right of your TV.
4. Insert the remaining single plug into the connector
labeled SPEAKERS on the back of the Acousti-
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mass
module.
5. Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure
the plug.
CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an
AC power (mains) outlet until all other components are
connected.
6. Continue with on the next page.
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SETUP
3
Connecting
the module to
the media center
What you need to use:
Acoustimass® module cable
Media center
Acoustimass module
Arrow
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1. Notice the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at
each end of the Acoustimass module cable.
2. Make sure you can see the arrow on top before you
insert either end of the cable.
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3. Insert this plug into the connector labeled on
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the back of the Acoustimass
module.
Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you
insert it.
4. On the other end of the cable, make sure you can
see the arrow on top of the plug.
5. Insert this plug into the connector labeled
Acoustimass Module on the back of the
media center.
6. Continue with on the next page.
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SETUP
4
Connecting the
system video
to your TV
What you may need to use:
HDMI OR
video cable
Composite
video cable
Media center
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This connection allows you to see DVDs and other
video from the 3•2•1
1. Select the HDMI video cable.
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system on your TV.
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or
TV with
HDMI
TV without
HDMI
on page 14
on page 15
SETUP
2. Check to see if your TV has an unused HDMI
connector for VIDEO IN.
This may be located on the side or rear connector
panel of the TV.
3. Follow the directions that are appropriate
for your TV:
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SETUP
TV with HDMI
Bose
logo
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1. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI
connector on your TV.
Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side
of the connector.
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2. Insert the other end of this cable into the HDMI
connector on the media center.
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Make sure the Bose
logo shows as you insert the
plug.
3. Continue with on page 17.
Note: If you make this HDMI connection, you do not
need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to make
any connections.
DO NOT use either of the two ONLY PASS-THROUGH
connectors on the back of the media center for video from
a component.Neither S-Video nor Composite signals can
pass through the HDMI cable to the TV.
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TV without HDMI
Yellow
Yellow
1. Notice the yellow plug at each end of the
Composite video cable.
Note: There may be other kinds of video connectors on
your TV that offer higher resolution than Composite.
To use either S-Video or Component connectors, you
need the appropriate cables. These cables are available
at most electronics stores.
SETUP
2. Plug the Composite video cable into the yellow
VIDEO IN connector on your TV.
Note: If there is just one Composite Video In connector
on your TV, it may be in use already for another video
component. You can disconnect that component from
the TV, and see “To use video pass through” on page 21.
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3. Insert the other end into the yellow Composite
VIDEO OUT connector on the back of the
media center.
Note: If you make this Composite connection, you can
use the ONLY PASS-THROUGH connector on the media
center for video from another component. See “To use
a.
video pass through” on page 21 for further information.
4. Continue with on the next page.
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5
Connecting
a cable box or
othercomponent
What you need to use:
Stereo audio cable
Media center
Your cable box, satellite box,
or other component
White plug
Red plug
SETUP
You can listen to another sound source — like a cable
or satellite box — through the 3•2•1
of your TV.
This requires an audio connection only. Leave the video
from your component connected to your TV.
5. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs
at each end.
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speakers instead
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OR
a.
b.
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6. Check to see if your cable or satellite box has red
and white AUDIO OUT connectors.
A red and white audio cable may (a) or may not (b)
already be attached to these connectors.
c. If there are no AUDIO OUT connectors at all,
continue with on page 22.
3. To use the AUDIO OUT connectors, follow a or b as
appropriate.
a. If an audio cable is already attached
Disconnect the cable from the TV only.
b. If an audio cable is not yet attached
Connect the cable to your cable or satellite box.
Be sure to connect red to red and white to white.
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White plug
Red plug
White plug
Red plug
SETUP
4. Insert the plugs at the other end of the audio cable
into the CBL•SAT AUDIO IN connectors on the
media center.
To connect another component
In addition to your cable or satellite box, you can
connect a second component, like a VCR. For this you
need another audio cable with red and white plugs,
available at most electronics stores.
1. Use this additional cable to connect to the AUDIO
OUT on your component. Follow the method used
in steps 1-3 on the previous pages.
2. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO
IN AUX on the 3•2•1
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system media center.
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SETUP
Coaxial
Optical
Optical OR Coaxial
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To get digital audio from the component
For a component that is already connected to the
media center, you can make a digital audio connection
too.
For this higher quality audio, you need a digital audio
cable that works with your component. Such cables are
available at most electronics stores.
1. Identify the digital connector on your component
as either an Optical or Coaxial connector.
2. Be sure to use the right cable for this connector.
Note: If your component has an Optical and a Coaxial
connector, use either one but not both.
3. Connect one end of your digital cable to the digital
AUDIO OUT connector on your component.
Be sure to keep the red and white audio cable
connected. This allows you to hear the audio if the
program audio is not digital or the digital signal is
interrupted.
4. Locate the appropriate digital AUDIO IN connector,
labeled D, on the system media center.
You can make:
• up to 3 coaxial connections
• up to 2 coaxial and one optical connection
Note: The media center Optical connector is factory
set to work with a cable or satellite box. If your Optical
component is neither of those, you need to select your
component in an on-screen System menu. See
“Getting digital audio from a source” on page 45.
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Video in from
your component
Video out
to your TV
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SETUP
5. Plug the other end of your digital cable into
the appropriate AUDIO IN connector on the
media center.
The example here shows an Optical digital
connection only.
To use video pass through
This calls for another composite cable or two S-Video
cables, which are available at most electronics stores.
You can make a pass through connection if:
• You have a Composite or S-Video connection
between the TV and the media center (not HDMI or
Component).
AND:
• You want to connect another video component
through the media center to the TV.
Be sure to use one matched pair as shown here:
DO NOT use either of the two ONLY PASS-THROUGH
connectors (on the left) if you have made an HDMI or
Component connection VIDEO OUT TO TV.
Continue with on the next page.
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SETUP
6
Connecting audio
from your TV as
an option
Audio cable
Media center
You r T V
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For some setups, in order to hear your TV sound
from your 3•2•1
connection.
If:
• Your cable box does not provide red and white
AUDIO OUT connectors.
• You watch TV programs without using a cable or
satellite box.
• You connect a video camera or game console
to your TV.
If none of the above apply, continue with on
page 25.
Note: If you have already connected the audio
cable provided with the system, you need another cable
for this connection. These cables are available at most
electronics stores.
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speakers, you need to make this
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White plug
Red plug
SETUP
1. Insert the red and white plugs at one end of the
cable into the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV.
Be sure to match red to red and white to white.
Note: In addition to this connection, you can make a
digital AUDIO OUT connection from the TV to the media
center. For more information, review “To get digital audio
from the component” on page 20.
Note: If your TV does not provide AUDIO OUT connectors, you cannot connect the TV audio to the 3•2•1
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system. Continue to use your TV speakers for TV
program audio.
The audio from other components that are connected
to the 3•2•1 media center will play through the 3•2•1
speakers.
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SETUP
White plug
Red plug
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2. Insert the red and white plugs at the other end of
this cable into the AUDIO IN TV connectors on the
media center.
Be sure to match red to red and white to white.
3. Use your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers
down to minimum volume.
This prevents the echo effect of audio playing
through both the TV speakers and your 3•2•1
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system speakers.
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Installing
the FM and AM
radio antennas
What you need to use:
AM antenna
and stand
FM antenna
Media center
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SETUP
For radio reception of broadcast radio programs,
you need to use the supplied antennas.
For FM:
1. Select the FM antenna.
2. Insert the antenna plug into the FM antenna
connector.
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3. Straighten the antenna cable and spread the two
ends far apart.
You may need to raise the ends and adjust the
position to get clear reception.
For AM:
1. Select the AM antenna and stand.
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