User manual BOSE 321 GSX AND 321 GSXL DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

3·2·1 GSX SERIES III ® D V D H O M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T S Y S T E M Owner's Guide Guía de usario Notice d'utilisation Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English SAFETY INFORMATION 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. WARNING: 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. Class 1 laser product CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 LASER LASER LASER LASER PRODUCT PRODUKT LAITE APPARAT 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. 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® 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. 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. 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 Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton. ii English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 4 FIRST TIME USE Trying out the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power and source buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu and movement buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play and numeric buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record and A,B,C buttons (not in Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colored buttons (in Europe only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uMusic® buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 Placing the system components 6 Connecting the speakers to the module 8 Connecting the module to the media center 10 Connecting the system video to your TV 12 Connecting a cable box or other component 17 To connect another component . . . . . . . . . . . . . To get digital audio from the component . . . . . To use video pass through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 8 9 Connecting audio from your TV as an option . . . Installing the FM and AM radio antennas . . . . . . Connecting the module to power outlet . . . . . . . Setting the remote to control your TV and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting the remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the remote for your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlling another component . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 19 20 21 22 25 28 30 30 31 32 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 iii Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English Playing a cable box or other component . . . . . . . Adjusting for audio delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting digital audio from a source . . . . . . . . . Choosing other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a station from a preset . . . . . . . . . . . 44 44 45 45 46 46 46 REFERENCE Replacing remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 60 60 60 60 61 65 65 65 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE 47 Changing system features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 To get to the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Selecting a new option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stored CDs options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing new settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To get to the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 50 52 54 56 56 57 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 70 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS 71 DEVICE CODES A-1 iv Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English INTRODUCTION Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the 3·2·1® DVD home entertainment system. Using Bose® proprietary signal 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® module 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 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. 2 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION For your records As you unpack the system, look for the serial numbers on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the bottom of the media center. 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: ________________________________________________ Acoustimass module serial number Dealer phone: ________________________________________________ Purchase date: ________________________________________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and the warranty information (on the product registration card) together with this owner's guide. Media Center serial number 3 Svenska INTRODUCTION Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 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 4 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska INTRODUCTION Remote control and batteries Rubber feet for Acoustimass® module Rubber feet for speakers Setup disc Speaker cable Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module power cord Stereo audio cable HDMI video cable Composite video cable AM antenna and stand FM antenna 5 Svenska Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English SETUP 1 Placing the system components The image below shows one of the many ways you can position your new 3·2·1® system. What you need to use: Media center 3' or (1 m les ) s 3' (1 m) o rm 3' or (1 m mo ) re ore Speakers Left speaker Right speaker Acoustimass® module See Steps 1-6 for details. 6 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of small 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 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. · 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 2 on the next page. 7 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 2 Connecting the speakers to the module 1. Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker cable. What you need to use: Speaker cable Speakers 2. Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a speaker. Acoustimass® module (Refer to 1 for placement guidelines.) 8 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska 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 Acoustimass® module. Fastener screws 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 3 on the next page. 9 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 3 Connecting the module to the media center 1. Notice the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the Acoustimass module cable. Arrow What you need to use: Acoustimass® module cable Media center 2. Make sure you can see the arrow on top before you insert either end of the cable. Acoustimass module 10 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 3. Insert this plug into the connector labeled the back of the Acoustimass® module. on 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 4 on the next page. Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you insert it. 11 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 4 Connecting the system video to your TV This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 3·2·1® system on your TV. 1. Select the HDMI video cable. What you may need to use: HDMI video cable OR Composite video cable Media center Your TV 12 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska 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: TV with HDMI or TV without HDMI on page 14 on page 15 13 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English TV with HDMI 1. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on your TV. 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. Bose logo Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side of the connector. 3. Continue with 5 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. 14 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 2. Plug the Composite video cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on your TV. TV without HDMI 1. Notice the yellow plug at each end of the Composite video cable. Yellow Yellow 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. 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. 15 Svenska SETUP 3. Insert the other end into the yellow Composite VIDEO OUT connector on the back of the media center. .a Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 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 5 on the next page. 16 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5 Connecting a cable box or other component You can listen to another sound source -- like a cable or satellite box -- through the 3·2·1® speakers instead of your TV. This requires an audio connection only. Leave the video from your component connected to your TV. What you need to use: Stereo audio cable 5. Select the audio cable that has red and white plugs at each end. Media center White plug Red plug Your cable box, satellite box, or other component 17 Svenska SETUP 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. a. Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 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. OR b. 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. c. If there are no AUDIO OUT connectors at all, continue with 6 on page 22. 18 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska 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. White plug Red plug 2. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO IN AUX on the 3·2·1® system media center. White plug Red plug 19 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 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. 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. Coaxial Optical 2. Be sure to use the right cable for this connector. Optical OR Coaxial You can make: · up to 3 coaxial connections · up to 2 coaxial and one optical connection Note: If your component has an Optical and a Coaxial connector, use either one but not both. 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. 20 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 5. Plug the other end of your digital cable into the appropriate AUDIO IN connector on the media center. 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: Video in from your component Video out to your TV The example here shows an Optical digital connection only. 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 6 on the next page. 21 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 6 Connecting audio from your TV as an option For some setups, in order to hear your TV sound from your 3·2·1® speakers, you need to make this 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. What you need to use: Audio cable · You connect a video camera or game console to your TV. If none of the above apply, continue with 7 on page 25. Media center 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. Your TV 22 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 1. Insert the red and white plugs at one end of the cable into the AUDIO OUT connectors on the TV. 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. White plug Red plug 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. 23 Svenska SETUP 2. Insert the red and white plugs at the other end of this cable into the AUDIO IN TV connectors on the media center. Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 3. Use your TV remote control to turn the TV speakers down to minimum volume. White plug Red plug This prevents the echo effect of audio playing through both the TV speakers and your 3·2·1® system speakers. Be sure to match red to red and white to white. 24 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 7 Installing the FM and AM radio antennas For radio reception of broadcast radio programs, you need to use the supplied antennas. For FM: 1. Select the FM antenna. What you need to use: FM antenna AM antenna and stand 2. Insert the antenna plug into the FM antenna connector. Media center 25 Svenska SETUP 3. Straighten the antenna cable and spread the two ends far apart. Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English For AM: 1. Select the AM antenna and stand. You may need to raise the ends and adjust the position to get clear reception. 26 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 2. Insert the antenna plug into the AM antenna connector. 3. Press firmly to attach the antenna loop to the provided stand. Small tabs on the antenna ring fit into notches on the stand. 4. Place the antenna in an upright position and at lease 20 inches (50 centimeters) from both the media center and the Acoustimass® module. 5. Continue with 8 on the next page. 27 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 8 Connecting the module to a power outlet 1. Notice the large plug at one end of the Acoustimass module power cable. What you need to use: Acoustimass® module power cable Acoustimass module 28 English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska SETUP 2. Insert this plug into the power connector that is marked on the Acoustimass® module. ~ 3. Plug the other cable end into the AC (mains) power. CAUTION: Bose recommends using a safety agencyapproved surge protector on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. Note: Surge protectors are available at most electronics stores. 4. Continue with 9 on the next page. Note: On some systems, the Acoustimass module includes one of two controls. On 220-240V models only, turn the POWER switch to on ( l ). On dual-voltage systems only, set the voltage switch for the power that is appropriate to the region where you use the system. 29 Svenska SETUP Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Español English 9 Setting the remote to control your TV and components When the batteries are installed, you can set the 3·2·1® remote to control your TV and other components connected to the media center. Inserting the remote batteries The two supplied AA batteries go into the compartment on the back of the remote control. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off. What you need to use: Remote control and batteries Your component Symbols inside the compartment show how to match the ­ and + symbols on the batteries. 2. Insert the two batteries, making sure to match the markings. Your TV ­+