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.

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

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

DEVICE CODES A-1

INTRODUCTION

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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

intelligent playback system

module

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.

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

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.

INTRODUCTION

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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

dealer right away. For contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

❏ Media center ❏ Speakers

❏ Acoustimass

module

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❏ Remote control and batteries ❏ Rubber feet for

Acoustimass

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

SETUP

Placing the system components

What you need to use:

Media center

Speakers

Acoustimass

module

(

)

(

)

(

)

Left

speaker

Right

speaker

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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.

system.

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SETUP

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

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.

SETUP

Connecting the speakers to the module

What you need to use:

Speakers

Acoustimass

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.

(Refer to for placement guidelines.)

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Fastener screws

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-

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.

SETUP

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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SETUP

3. Insert this plug into the connector labeled on

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.

SETUP

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.

system on your TV.

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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:

SETUP

TV with HDMI

Bose

logo

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.

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

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.

SETUP

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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

video pass through” on page 21 for further information.

4. Continue with on the next page.

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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.

speakers instead

SETUP

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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

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

system media center.

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

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.

SETUP

Connecting audio from your TV as an option

Audio cable

Media center

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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.

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

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.

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

system speakers.

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.

SETUP

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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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