Bose PDF256950 Owner's Manual
3 o2 • 1 Home Entertainment System
Owner's Guide
September 21, 2001
PDF256950 Rev.O 1
The AV3-2-1 media center is to be used only with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker
system (Acoustimass module).
,I_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or
moisture.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION : POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DECHARGE
ELECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
L'ARRIERE). IL NE SE TROUVE AL'INTERIEURAUCUNE
PIECE POUVANT ETRE REPAREE PAR L'USAGER.
S'ADRESSER A UN REPARATEUR COMPETENT.
These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom of your 3•2° 1 home entertainment system
media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert 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, as marked on the system, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance instructions in this owner's guide.
_, 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 PRODUCT according to I c_,
EN60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT _o,2_,
label is located on the bottom of the media center.
LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUKT
LASER LAITE
LASER APPARAT
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.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed with this
owner's guide.
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 your owner's guide for
future reference.
©2001 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written per-
mission.
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Where to find...
Introduction ................................................................... 5
Before you begin ........................................................... 5
Picking out discs ........................................................ 5
How text is used in this owner's guide ........................................... 5
Glossary of terms ........................................................ 5
For your records ............................................................ 7
System Setup ................................................................. 8
Unpacking ................................................................ 8
Selecting locations for your Model 3.2.1 speakers and media center .................. 9
Placing the small speakers ................................................ 9
Media center placement .................................................. 10
Placement choices for the Acoustimass module ............................... 11
When the system setup is completed ........................................ 12
Making the connections ...................................................... 13
Follow these basic steps .................................................. 13
Connecting other sources ................................................. 15
Other component connections ............................................. 15
Connecting your TV to the system ........................................... 16
Connecting your VCR to the system ......................................... 16
Attaching the supplied antennas ............................................ 17
Attaching cable radio ..................................................... 17
Make the power connection last ............................................ 18
Turning off the internal speakers in your TV ....................................... 18
Getting the remote control ready ............................................... 18
Other 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 control ....................................................... 21
The media center ........................................................ 23
TV on-screen menus ..................................................... 24
Operation .................................................................... 26
Turning your system on and off ................................................ 26
Before you play your first DVD ................................................. 26
Loading and playing a DVD ................................................ 26
Basic DVD operations .................................................... 26
Using the Parental Control feature to restrict future play ......................... 27
DVD-specific behavior .................................................... 27
DVD play options ........................................................ 27
Loading and playing a CD .................................................... 28
Basic CD operations ..................................................... 28
Changing CD settings .................................................... 29
Using the sleep timer ........................................................ 29
Using the radio ............................................................. 29
Tuning ................................................................ 29
Storing preferred stations as preset selections ................................. 30
Selecting a preset station ................................................. 30
Changing FM settings .................................................... 30
Changing AM settings .................................................... 31
Playing other sources ........................................................ 31
Changing settings for the other sources ...................................... 31
System settings ............................................................ 31
Sound Adjustments ............................................................ 32
Getting to the audio setup .................................................... 32
Changing the audio settings ............................................... 32
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System Adjustments ............................................................ 34
Getting to the system settings ................................................. 34
System setup menu ...................................................... 34
DVD setup submenu ..................................................... 34
Parental Control submenu ................................................. 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 ............................................................ 38
Customer service ........................................................... 38
Warranty period ............................................................ 39
Accessories ............................................................... 39
Technical information ........................................................ 39
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose 3• 2• 1 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• 1system provides improved spaciousness from stereo
recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. Yet its few parts require
little labor to set up, so you can en,joy your new system's performance right away.
Your system includes:
• Integrated AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small console
• Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive floor-standing Acoustimass ' module
• Easy-to-use infrared remote control
• Console input jacks for connecting other source components (such as a VCR, DSS, CD
changer, or tape deck)
Picking out discs
The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2.1 media center can play the following types of discs
identified by their corresponding Iogos:
Video DVDs
VIDEO
Audio CDs [,_ _o_
DIGITAL AUDIO
CD-R and CD-R/Ws
• MP3 on CD
Check for region code compatibility
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region code numbers must match.
These numbers are allocated according to where the player and disc are 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 the same region number on the disc label or front cover. For example, a
Region 1 DVD player should display the following mark:
How text is used in this owner's guide
These instructions refer to buttons on the remote control and on the media center front panel,
menu items that appear on your TV screen, and status indicators on the media center display.
To help you differentiate them:
Button names appear in bold type. If a button has only a symbol, that alone will be used.
On-Screen Display messages appear in bold type with a line above and below.
MEDIACENTERDISPLAYitems are represented by bold capitalized type.
Glossary of terms
[:]riD - The trademarked logo for Dolby Digital, a perceptual 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. It is the width of the picture
relative to the height. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that industry, is 4 units
wide by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as 4 by 3) in aspect ratio. There are currently two standard
TV aspect ratios in the U.S., 4:3 and 16:9.
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Chapter - In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT).
Composite Video - A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization
information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.
Dolby* - a source of audio encoder technology.
Dolby digital (also called 5.1) - atype of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
# mG mt A L- the logo representing the above.
DTS - a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
DIGITAL
_' the logo representing the above.
SURROUND -
DVD - An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versa-
tile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system based on 12- and 8-cm optical discs.
DVD Video - A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs,
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats.
IR - An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands
on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox - The projected aspect ratio of feature films is often wider than 525 or 625 line
video formats. It is becoming common practice to transfer films to video with black borders
at the top and bottom of the picture. The film picture becomes a "letterbox" within the video.
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 that devel-
oped both the American Black & White and Color television system.
PAL - An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. This is one of several composite video systems.
The PAL format is used extensively in Western Europe.
PCM - An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form
of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data stream that is
coded for transmission or recording. PCM is also used for many other types of serial data
communications.
*Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel-
lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
"DTS" is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
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S-video - A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance sig-
nals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is sig-
nificantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the
signals. Most high-end televisions have 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 are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the Acousti-
mass° module.
Media center serial number:
Acoustimass module serial number:
Dealer name:
Dealer phone: Purchase date:
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner's guide.
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Unpacking
Figure 1
Contents of the shipping
carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to
transport your system as needed.
,_ WARNING: Toavoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bosd or your
authorized 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 hnd the serial numbers on the bottom of the media center and
Acoustimass _'_module. Copy those numbers onto your warranty card and in the space pro-
vided on page 7.
module
Rubberfeet
Stereo cable
_Speakers
Rubber feet
_ control
Batteries
Antenn_
Video cable AM_
Owner's guide
Module cable
Speaker cable
Quick setup
guide
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Selecting locations for your Model 3.2.1 speakers and media center
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the speakers and media
center.
b Note: While the guidelines are offered to ensure the best system performance, you may find
other placement variations that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy
Keep in mind that the media center connects to both speakers and to the Acoustimass ° mod-
ule, while the module is the only part of this system that connects to a power outlet.
Placing the small speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio spacious-
ness and surround effects that your Model 3.2• 1 home entertainment system is designed to
deliver.
• Be sure to face each speaker straight ahead (toward the listening area), so it can cover the
broadest listening 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 significantly alters
system performance.
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• If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at the front
edge of its shelf.
Note: Positioning these speakers farther back in an enclosed space can change the overall
quality of sound and alter the movie effects.
CAUTION: 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 sets of suppfied rubber feet to the bottom surface. Youmay obtain additional rubber feet
(part number 178321) from Bosd '_Customer Service. Tocontact Bose, refer to the list of
offices included in the product carton.
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Figure 4
Recommended orientation
for the speakers
• Place the speakers on top of the TV or to the left and right of your TV screen (refer to Figure
3 on page 9) and at roughly equal distance from it.
Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference when they are on or
near the TV.
Maintain at least 3feet (1 meter) of space between the two speakers.
Place the speakers up to 3 feet (1 meter) from the edges of the TV screen.
Bose recommends a maximum distance of 3 feet from each speaker to the edge of the TV
screen to prevent the sound from becoming too separated from the picture. You may vary
this distance, however, based on room conditions and your personal 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 also be mounted on optional Bose brackets,
table stands, or floor stands. For details and ordering information, refer to Accessories on
page 39.
Media center placement
Place the media center where there is no obstruction to opening the disc tray on its front
panel.
Be sure it is within reach of the cables connected to the Acoustimass ° module and the speak-
ers. Make sure it is close enough to any additional source components (TV, tape player, VCR)
for all the cables to reach.
If additional audio cables are needed for these connections, contact Bose or your dealer.To
contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton.
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Figure 5
3-foot distance between
the Acoustimass module
and the TV
Figure 6
Recommended orientation
for the module
Placement choices for the Acoustimass _ module
Consider the guidelines below when choosing a location for the 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 (Figure 5)
• a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV to prevent interference from the module, which is
not magnetically shielded
Attach the medium-sized rubber feet to the bottom of each foot on the module. The rubber
feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches.
,_ CAUTION: TheAcoustimass 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
store any of these items directly on or near the module.
Keep the port and ventilation openings free and unimpeded. To do so:
• Choose a location that is convenient (under a table, behind a sofa or chair, screened by
drapes) but will not block the ventilation openings of the module.
• Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall. This prevents a blocked port or
over-powering bass.
• Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end
(Figure 6).
CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation
for the builtqn circuitry.
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Figure 7
System placement for ideal
coverage
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.
_IL CAUTION: Do not plug the AcoustimasJ _:module into a power (mains) outlet until all the
components are connected.
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