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 e ...