User manual BOSE 321 SERIE II

Owner's Guide Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture. WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. AV I S V RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU L'ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. S'ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 3·2·1 Series II 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: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Class 1 laser product The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the media center. CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 LASER LASER LASER LASER PRODUCT PRODUKT LAITE 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 in the shipping carton. 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. 2 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting compatible discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for region code compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP3 compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting locations for your 3·2·1 Series II system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the Acoustimass® module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making system connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the supplied antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting cable FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your TV to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making composite video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your TV has audio output jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your TV does not have audio output jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCR considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making S-video connections (higher quality video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making component video connections (highest quality video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting digital audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking your system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restricting access to video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic CD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing stations as presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlling Other Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct entry of a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verifying an entered device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing channel selection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 38 38 3 Contents Changing Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To view the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To make changes in the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM-AM settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To view the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To change system options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD Lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a password and restriction level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintaining Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 50 51 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 56 Device Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Cable box device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Satellite box device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 TV device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 VCR device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9 Digital video recorder device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12 ©2004 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. 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 intellectual 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" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia. This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright protection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 4 Introduction Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the Bose® 3·2·1 Series II or 3·2·1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3·2·1 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. Yet its few parts require little effort to set up, so you can enjoy 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 hideaway Acoustimass® module · Easy-to-use infrared remote control · Console input jacks for connecting other audio devices (such as a VCR, cable or satellite box) Selecting compatible discs The DVD/CD player built into the 3·2·1 series II media center can play the following types of discs identified by their corresponding logos: · Video DVDs · Audio CDs · CD-R and CD-R/Ws · MP3 CDs · Video CDs · DVD-R, DVD+R Check for region code compatibility For a 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. The 3·2·1 Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must also match the DVD discs. Check the region code number on the carton of the 3·2·1 Series II DVD 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 disc should display the following mark: MP3 compatibility To be compatible with the 3·2·1 Series II or 3·2·1 GS Series II home entertainment systems, MP3s must meet the following criteria: · All tracks must be burned in a single closed session · The disc format must be ISO9660 · Each file must have a ".mp3" extension and have no other periods in the filename 5 Introduction Glossary of terms 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, 4:3 and 16:9. Chapter ­ In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT). Component Video ­ A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals (marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all television sets. Composite Video ­ A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems. Dolby Laboratories ­ Developer of a perceptual coding system for audio. Dolby Digital ­ a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs. ­ the logo representing Dolby® Digital. DTS ­ a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs. ­ the logo representing DTS. DVD ­ An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile 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 16:9 rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio of most TVs. Therefore, 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 developed both the American Black & White and Color television systems. PAL ­ An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. A television format used extensively in Western Europe. 6 Introduction 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. S-video ­ A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance signals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is significantly 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. Limited warranty The 3·2·1 Series II and 3·2·1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights. For your records Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the Acoustimass® module. Please have your serial number ready before contacting Bose® Customer Service. Model: 3·2·1 Series II 3·2·1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number: _________________________________________________________ Acoustimass module serial number: __________________________________________________ Dealer name: ______________________________________________________________________ Dealer phone: __________________________ Purchase date: _____________________________ We suggest you keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this owner's guide. 7 System Setup Unpacking Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. Figure 1 Contents of the shipping carton Your system includes one of the following cords: Acoustimass® module cable 3·2·1 speakers or 120 VAC power cord (US/Canada) Speaker cable Note: If you purchased a 3·2·1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". Acoustimass module Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Your system includes one the following speaker types: Media center 3·2·1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers 115/230 VAC power cord with adapter (US/Europe) 230 VAC power cord (Europe) Remote control Batteries Stereo cable Video cable 230 VAC power cord (UK/Singapore) 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup and demo disc Note: Now is a good time to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass module. Copy these numbers onto your product registration card and in the space provided on page 7. 8 System Setup Selecting locations for your 3·2·1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the components of your 3·2·1 home entertainment system. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, you may find other placement choices that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Placing the media center CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. For reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings. · Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on its front panel. · Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. · Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that all the cables will reach. Note: Make sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that it may receive IR (infrared) commands from the remote control. Figure 2 Sample media center and speaker placement 3 ft (1 m) maximum 3 ft (1 m) minimum 3 ft (1 m) maximum Left speaker Right speaker Media center Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the TV screen. 9 System Setup Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3·2·1 home entertainment system is designed to deliver. · Place the two speakers either on top of the TV or at equal distance from the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Keep both speakers at approximately the same height. · Place each speaker within 3 feet (1 meter) of the edge of the TV screen. Placing the speakers more than 3 feet away from the TV can cause the sound to become separated from the picture. · If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at the front edge of its shelf. Positioning the speakers too far back in an enclosed space can change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie sound effects. · Place the speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other to optimize the surround sound experience. 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 supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. You may obtain additional rubber feet (part number 178321) from Bose® Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. Note: The speakers can be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For ordering information, refer to "Accessories" on page 53. Additional or longer cables may also be ordered. Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement · Place the speakers only on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up. · Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. Do not place the speakers at an angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area significantly alters system performance. 10 System Setup Placing the Acoustimass® module · Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. · Place the module at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). · Keep the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from interfering with the TV screen. Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement 3 ft (1 m) minimum · 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. · Choose a convenient location such as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind drapes, but do not block the port opening. · 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 5). Figure 5 ACINPU T MUSICC ENTER Recommended orientation of the module CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in circuitry. CAUTION: The Acoustimass 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. 11 System Setup Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Plug one end of the Acoustimass module cable into the Acoustimass Module jack on the rear of the media center (Figure 6). Plug the other end of the cable into the input ( ) jack on the rear of the Acoustimass module. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the cable connectors only plug in one way. Make sure that the arrow on the connector body faces up when plugging in the cable. Figure 6 Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection Media center rear panel Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module 1. Insert the single-plug end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS jack on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Tighten both screws on the plug. Figure 7 Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection Acoustimass module cable Speaker cable Acoustimass module input jack 12 System Setup 2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8). Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords Note: If you purchased a 3·2·1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". 3. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker. Figure 9 Left and right speaker connections IG R HT LEFT RIGHT speaker cable LEFT speaker cable Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks. 13 System Setup Connecting the supplied antennas The rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. Figure 10 Antenna connections FM dipole antenna Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. Media center AM loop antenna FM antenna Plug the FM antenna into the FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna arms and move them around to establish optimum FM reception. Extend the antenna as far from the media center and other equipment as possible. AM antenna Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM jack on the media center rear panel. Place the antenna loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with positioning the loop for optimum AM reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the AM loop antenna to stand it on the supplied base, or mount it to a wall. Connecting cable FM radio Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. This connection is made to the external FM jack on the back panel of the media center. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance. Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a TV/FM splitter so that only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact your cable company. 14 System Setup Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be using the 3·2·1 system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to "Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center" on page 16. Making audio connections Note: If your TV does not have audio output jacks, see "If your TV does not have audio output jacks" on page 17. Otherwise, continue. 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 11). Insert the white RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. Making composite video connections Note: Some older TVs with standard TV cable connectors do not have a composite video or an S-video input. Such TVs are not compatible with any DVD players and require use of an RF modulator for this connection. RF modulators are available at your local electronics store. 1. Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the media center (Figure 11). 2. Insert the other end of the video cable into one of the video input jacks on your TV. Figure 11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Remember the name of the TV video input you plugged the video cable into (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Later, you will need to select the corresponding video input on your TV in order to view the 3·2·1 system video output. Media center rear panel Video cable (yellow connectors) TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 15 System Setup Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center Note: There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you proceed, you must determine if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owner's guide if you need assistance. If your TV has audio output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3·2·1 home entertainment system (Figure 12). 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the media center. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. Insert the other end of the video cable into one of the video input jacks on your TV. Figure 12 TV and VCR connections with media center Remember the name of the TV video input you plugged the video cable into (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Later, you will need to select the corresponding video input on your TV in order to view the 3·2·1 system video output. Cable/satellite box (if applicable) Existing cable VCR Video cable (yellow connectors) TV connector panel Existing cable TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) * *Could be labelled "FIXED", "MONITOR", or "HiFi". 16 System Setup If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to feed audio to the 3·2·1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the AUX Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 13). Insert the white RCA plug into the AUX white L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the AUX red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the stereo cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your VCR. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable into the Video IN C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. 4. Insert one end of the second video cable (yellow) into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. Insert the other end of the second video cable into one of the video input jacks on your TV. Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks Remember the name of the TV video input you plugged the video cable into (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Later, you will need to select the corresponding video input on your TV in order to view the 3·2·1 system video output. Cable/satellite box Media center rear panel Video cables (yellow connector) Existing cable VCR Stereo cable (red and white connectors) VCR connection panel Existing cable IMPORTANT If you connected your TV and VCR this way, you will need to turn on your VCR and select the AUX source on the 3·2·1 remote to hear sound from TV programs. TV connection panel TV 17 System Setup VCR considerations · Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3·2·1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. · A stereo VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you have a mono VCR. You will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. For this setup, you will need to select "Mono decoding" (see "TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu" on page 43) so your 3·2·1 system will simulate surround sound effects from a mono source. Otherwise, you will hear mono sound from both speakers. Advanced setup options Making S-video connections (higher quality video) An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 11. For this connection you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. · Insert one end of the S-video cable into the S-Video OUT jack on the media center (Figure 14). · Insert the other end of the S-video cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Figure 14 TV (S-video)-to-media center connections Media center rear panel IMPORTANT If you use S-video to connect your TV to the media center, you must also use S-video to connect all other devices (such as a cable box and VCR) to the media center. S-video cable TV connector panel TV Stereo cable (red and white connectors) 18 System Setup Making component video connections (highest quality video) Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of your 3·2·1 system. Your TV must also support this feature. To turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on page 47. For the highest quality video from DVDs, you may want to use a component video connection between the media center and the TV. To do so, your TV must provide component video jacks (typically labelled Y, Pb, and Pr). Refer to your TV owner's guide for more information. To make component video connections you will need three video grade cables that are long enough to reach from the rear of the media center to your TV (Figure 15). If the cables are not supplied with your TV, you can purchase them separately. 1. On the media center rear panel, plug one video cable into the Component Y, Pb, and Pr video output jacks (Figure 15). 2. Plug the other end of each video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on the back of your TV. Figure 15 TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Media center rear panel Color-coded component video jacks (Y, Pb, and Pr) TV connector panel Component video cable Stereo cable (red and white connectors) IMPORTANT FOR COMPONENT VIDEO USERS Input signals received by the C (Composite) or S-Video IN jacks are not passed through to the Component video OUT jacks. If you connect an external video device to the C or S-Video IN jack, you must also connect the C or S-Video OUT jack on the media center to the respective video input jack on your TV. To view the external video input on your TV, you will need to select the TV video input used for that device. To view the onscreen menus of the 3·2·1 system, you will need to switch back to the TV's component video input. Note: For more information, or to purchase the video cables, contact your local electronics store or authorized Bose dealer. 19 System Setup Connecting digital audio devices Some audio devices may feature a digital audio output for optimum sound performance. Use an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable, as appropriate, to connect this output to the digital input on the media center. You can purchase the required cables at a local electronics store. On the media center rear panel, an optical digital cable connects to the OPTICAL jack. A coaxial cable connects to the audio input jacks labeled D. Note: The digital audio inputs of the 3·2·1 system are not able to decode a DTS bitstream from an external audio device. Only a DTS bitstream from the internal DVD player can be decoded. Note: Before you can benefit from the optical connection, you will need to assign the optical connector to the audio source in the system settings menu. See "Media center options" on page 48. Figure 16 Media center digital audio input jacks Optical digital audio input Coaxial digital audio inputs Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center The 3·2·1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for you to add up to three external audio devices, including your TV, directly to the media center. Figure 17 shows you an advanced setup using a TV, VCR and cable/satellite box. In this setup, please notice the following: · S-video connections are used to deliver the cable/satellite signal to the media center. Therefore, the media center output video is sent to the TV also through an S-video connection. · Analog and digital coax audio connections are shown for the cable/satellite box. As an option, you may use an optical digital connection. However, before you can benefit from the optical connection, you will need to assign the optical connector to the cable/satellite box audio source in the system settings menu. See "Media center options" on page 48. · When connecting an audio device to the media center jacks, remember to match the red jack to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) jack to the left channel (L). · For further details on making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the manuals for these video devices. Note: The recommendations contained in this owner's guide are basic suggestions for connecting external devices to the 3·2·1 Series II system. Instructions and terminology pertinent to these external devices may vary, depending on the manufacturer. Consult the owner's guide that came with the device for clarification on setup and usage before making any connections. 20 System Setup Figure 17 Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cable/satellite box Media center Cable/satellite (CBL-SAT) service CBL-SAT S-video output Cable/satellite CBL-SAT analog audio CBL-SAT digital audio CBL-SAT signal to VCR VCR TV CBL-SAT signal to TV VCR analog audio Media center's S-video output to TV Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3·2·1 Series II home entertainment system. 21 System Setup Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. Connect the video output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Figure 18 Game console connections Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3·2·1 remote in order to hear sound from the game console. 22 System Setup Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). 2. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Match the plus (+) and minus (­) marked on the batteries with the plus (+) and minus (­) inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Note: Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Figure 19 Installing the batteries (2) AA batteries (IEC R6) + + Battery compartment door 23 System Setup Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual voltage switch on the back of the Acoustimass® module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before connecting to power. If you are not sure about the proper voltage for your area, consult your local electrical authorities. 1. Insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC INPUT connector on the Acoustimass module (Figure 20). 2. Insert the large end of the cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Note: On 220-240V models only, turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to on (l). Figure 20 Connecting to power AC power switch Note: Provided only on 220-240V rated systems 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems 115V AC input jack 24 System Setup Checking your system setup 1. Check the following before you continue: · All cables are connected for the setup you chose. · The batteries were installed in the remote control. · The power cord was installed and plugged into a live AC receptacle. 2. Turn on your TV. Use the remote control that came with your TV. 3. Select the right video input on your TV to view the 3·2·1 system video output. · Refer to the name of the TV video input you used during setup. · Use the remote for your TV to select the video input for your 3·2·1 system. The video input button might be labelled "TV Input", "TV/VCR", or "AV". Refer to your TV's owner's guide for help. 4. Turn off the speakers on your TV. · Refer to your TV's owner's guide for help. · If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 3·2·1 system volume and your TV volume until you find a level that produces the desired sound. · In some TVs, when the internal speakers are turned off, you may need to raise the TV's volume level by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from the 3·2·1 home entertainment system. See your TV owner's guide for help. 5. Turn on your 3·2·1 system. · Point the 3·2·1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. 6. Play the 3·2·1 setup DVD. · Press Eject on the media center control panel. · Insert the DVD setup disc into the disc tray. · Press Eject again to close the tray. The DVD will automatically begin to play. If it does not, press the play button ( ). Note: Be sure to play the Setup DVD, included in the carton with your system, as soon as all the connections are completed. This will help you verify the connections you have made and confirm proper sound performance. 25 System Controls and Indicators Remote control Remote status LED On Off Turns the system on or off. Status LED: · Remains off (unlit) during normal operation. · Remains on during setup mode. Turns off briefly with each key press. · Blinks rapidly eight times if the wrong key is pressed during setup or if an unavailable device code is entered. · After ten seconds of no key presses, blinks rapidly eight times and the remote exits the setup mode. Silences or restores the sound from the current source. Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on. · Selects the built-in tuner and turns the system on to the previously selected FM/AM station. · Switches between FM and AM when the tuner is selected. TV: Turns your system on and selects the TV input as the sound source. Input: Changes the external input to your TV. For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other to your VCR. Pressing this button alternates between the cable box and the VCR.* On/Off: Turns your TV on and off.* CBL-SAT: Turns your system on and selects the CBL-SAT input as the sound source. On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off.* AUX AUX: Turns your system on and selects the AUX input as the sound source. On/Off: Turns a VCR or PVR that is connected to the AUX jack on or off.* * Requires special remote settings. See "Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices" on page 35. 26 System Controls and Indicators Remote control ­ cont. Puts the Settings menu for the current source on your TV screen or media center display. Puts the System menu on your TV screen. · Puts the DVD menu of the currently loaded DVD disc on your TV screen. · Puts the main menu of a cable/satellite box, VCR, or PVR on your TV screen (if supported).* Puts the TV program guide (if supported) on your TV screen. Dismisses the Settings menu, System menu, or TV program guide (if supported) from your TV screen or media center display. · Tunes the FM or AM radio to the next higher or lower frequency. · Selects the next item, up or down, in menus. Confirms a menu selection or introduces the next level of menu options. Moves up, down, left, or right in onscreen menus and media center displays. *Requires special remote settings. See "Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices" on page 35. 27 System Controls and Indicators Remote control ­ cont. · Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. · Pressing + restores muted sound from the current source. · Pressing ­ lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. Skips to the next or previous CD track, DVD chapter, radio station preset, or TV channel (if the remote is set up to control your TV). · Stops the disc player. · For DVDs only, the disc stops and the system saves the DVD play position. Pressing continues the DVD from the saved play position. Pressing twice for a disc in play returns to the beginning of the disc. · Pauses a currently playing disc. · Pressing again (or pressing ) resumes play of a paused disc. · After 20 minutes of no user interaction, the disc player stops and returns to the beginning of the disc to wait for the next command. Starts the disc player. · Skips backward or forward through CD tracks. · Skips backward or forward through DVD chapters. · Seeks backward or forward to the next strongest radio station. Plays audio CD tracks in random order. Press again to cancel this mode. Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title. Press again to change the repeat mode. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 · Provides a means for selecting a CD track, DVD chapter, radio station preset, or TV channel. · Allows you to change numerical values for some menu options. · Displays or dismisses a cable/satellite information window, if supported. · If playing an MP3 CD, displays or dismisses artist and title information on the media center display panel. Skips to the previous TV channel (if supported by your TV). 28 System Controls and Indicators The media center The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area to show the current status of the system, and a disc tray that opens on the front of the console. Control panel The media center has six buttons located on the top control panel. Their functions are also available through use of the remote control. Figure 21 Media center controls Turns system power on or off. Steps through the available source selections. Lowers or raises the volume level. On-Off Source ­ Volume + Enter Eject · Used to navigate through menus. · Selects the next available FM/AM preset. Opens or closes the disc tray. ® Note: If you selected another source by pressing the Source button, you cannot control the new source with the remote until you press the button for that new source on the remote. Display indicators With the system turned on, the music center display lights up to show the state of the system. Not all possible choices, shown below, light up at once (Figure 22). The display changes with each adjustment or selection you make. Figure 22 Sample media center display D V D 0: 0 6: 1 1 C H AP TE R 1 / 12 SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC TRACK Lights to indicate disc is in play. Lights briefly when a remote control command is received. Lights to indicate shuffle mode is selected for the current disc. Lights to indicate repeat mode is selected for current track or disc. Lights to indicate "Repeat Disc" or "Shuffle Repeat Disc" mode is selected. Lights to indicate "Repeat Track" mode is selected. 29 Operation Turning your system on and off To turn power on or off: · Point the 3·2·1 remote at the media center and press On/Off. OR · Press On-Off on top of the media center. To turn the system on to a source: · Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 3·2·1 remote. Note: Your 3·2·1 remote control can be set up to control other audio devices such as your TV, VCR, or cable/satellite receiver. For instructions, see "Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices" on page 35. Playing video DVDs Before you play your first DVD: · Familiarize yourself with the 3·2·1 remote control. See "Remote control" on page 26. · Be sure you understand how to switch between the available video inputs on your TV. To view a video DVD, you will need to select the video input on your TV that is connected to video output of the 3·2·1 media center (see "Connecting your TV to the media center" on page 15). · If you are unable to select the correct video input on your TV, please consult your TV's owner's guide. · Be sure that you play the 3·2·1 system setup DVD first. This will help you verify the connections you have made and confirm proper sound performance. 1. Turn on your TV. 2. On the 3·2·1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3·2·1 system on to the CD/DVD source. 3. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 4. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. 5. Press Eject again to close the tray. The DVD should begin to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 3·2·1 remote. Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that particular disc provides subtitle information. 30 Operation While a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel. Figure 23 Sample display for a DVD video D V D 0: 0 6: 1 1 CHAPTER 1/12 Basic DVD operations · Press Pause to pause a movie. OR · Press Pause again, or press Play to resume playing a paused CD. · Use the stop button ( ) to interrupt a movie in play. · Press once to interrupt a playing movie. The system holds the movie at the point of interruption. Press Play to resume play from the point of interruption. OR · Press twice. Play is interrupted and the system returns to the beginning of the disc. Press Play to restart the video. · Press Chapter to skip to the next chapter on the current DVD. Press Chapter to the previous chapter. to skip · Press Repeat while a chapter is playing to make it repeat. · Press Eject to scan backward through the current DVD. Press to scan forward. · Press Eject on the media center to stop a disc and open the disc tray. Note: For information on changing DVD-related source settings, see "DVD settings menu" on page 42. Restricting access to video DVDs The DVD Lock menu allows you to restrict access to video DVDs which may contain inappropriate material for certain members of your family. You can get to the DVD Lock menu by pressing the System button on the remote control. This feature allows you to set up password access for movies which have a certain rating. For instructions on using the DVD Lock menu, see "DVD Lock options" on page 50. 31 Operation Playing audio CDs 1. On the 3·2·1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3·2·1 system on to the CD/DVD source. Eject 2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 3. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. Eject 4. Press Eject again to close the tray. 5. The audio CD should begin to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 3·2·1 remote. Basic CD operations · Press Pause to pause an audio CD. OR · Press Pause again, or press Play to resume playing a paused CD. · Press to stop an audio CD. · Press Track to skip to the next track on the current CD. Press Track previous track. to skip to the · Press and hold to scan backward through the current CD. Press and hold forward. · Press once to advance to the next song. to scan · Press Repeat once for REPEAT TRACK mode. Press Repeat again for REPEAT DISC mode. Press Repeat again to turn the repeat functions off (REPEAT OFF). · Press Shuffle once for SHUFFLE DISC mode. Press Shuffle again to turn off the shuffle mode (SHUFFLE OFF). Note: For information on changing CD-related source settings, see "CD settings menu" on page 41. Note: If playing an MP3 CD, the Info button displays or clears artist and title information on the media center display panel. 32 Operation Listening to FM/AM radio On the 3·2·1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to the most recently selected station. Tuning to a station You can tune to a radio station in any of the following ways: · Press FM-AM to switch between the FM and AM bands. · Press Tune to tune up the band. Press Tune to tune down the band. · Press Seek to go to the previous station. Press Seek to go to the next available station. Press and hold for rapid tuning. Release to stop at the next available station. To stop anytime, briefly press Seek or Seek . To begin seeking again without holding down the Seek button, briefly press Seek or Seek as soon as the first seek operation stops. · Press Preset stored station. OR · Press the number of a stored station on the keypad. Note: For information on changing FM/AM-related source settings, see "FM/AM settings menu" on page 41. to select the next stored station. Press Preset to select the previous 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Storing stations as presets Using your 3·2·1 remote control you can store up to 20 AM and 20 FM station presets. This enables you to tune to a favorite station quickly. 1. Tune to the preferred station. 2. Store the station with an assigned preset number. · For numbers 1-9, press the single number button and hold it. For numbers 10-20, press the first number. Immediately after, press the second number and hold it. · OR, press Enter on the media center to store the selected station at the next available preset number. The newly assigned preset number appears briefly on the media center display. Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment of that preset. 33 Operation Erasing a preset 1. Tune to the preset station. 2. Press and hold the 0 button on the remote until the media center display tells you that the preset is erased. Playing other sources Turn on any component connected to the media center by using the remote for that component or controls on the component front panel. Use the 3·2·1 Series II or 3·2·1 GS Series II system remote to get started: · Pressing TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 3·2·1 or 3·2·1 GS system remote turns on the system and selects the audio for that component. Be sure a tape or disc is loaded, as needed. · Use the Volume up or down arrows on the system remote or on the media center to raise or lower the volume of the system. Using the sleep timer Your system includes a sleep timer which can be set to turn your system off automatically after 1 to 90 minutes of listening to any source. This timer can be accessed through the Settings menu for any source. See "Changing Source Settings" on page 39. Note: The sleep timer will not turn off the TV or other audio device. 34 Controlling Other Audio Devices Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices Your remote can be set up to control other audio devices such as a TV, VCR, PVR or cable/satellite box by entering a device code while in the setup mode. · If you know the device code, follow the instructions under the heading, "Direct entry of a device code" below. Device codes are listed in the back section of this owner's guide and in the System menus under Remote Control options. · If you can't find the device code and want to search the system for it, see "Searching for a device code" on page 36. · If you want to verify the device code you have entered for an audio device, see "Verifying an entered device code" on page 38. Note: More than one code may work with your particular brand of product. If you notice a lack of response or limited functionality after setting up the remote, try a different code. Note: The remote status LED flashes rapidly eight times if you press an invalid key, or enter an unavailable device code. Wait seven seconds for the error to clear and start again. Direct entry of a device code Device codes can be found at the back of this owner's guide or in the System menu under Remote Control options. If you know the device code, you can do the following: To set up the remote to control your TV 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your TV. 2. Press and hold the TV button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your TV. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again. 5. Point the remote at your TV and press the TV On-Off button. If your TV does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see "Searching for a device code" on page 36. To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold the CBL-SAT button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your cable/satellite box. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again. 5. Point the remote at your cable/satellite box and press the CBL-SAT On-Off button. If your cable/satellite box does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see "Searching for a device code" on page 36. 35 Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (such as Tivo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your VCR or PVR. AUX 2. Press and hold the AUX button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your VCR/PVR. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again. AUX 5. Point the remote at your VCR or PVR and press the AUX On-Off button. If your VCR or PVR does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see "Searching for a device code" on page 36. Searching for a device code Use this method if you do not know the device code for a device. Note: This is a very time-consuming process. Use it as a last resort. To set up the remote to control your TV 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your TV. 2. Press and hold TV until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and TV On-Off until your TV turns off. 4. Press Enter. Check that the remote LED turns off. 5. Point the remote at your TV and press TV On-Off. If your TV does not respond, go back to step 2 and try again. 36 Controlling Other Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold CBL-SAT until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel turns off. and CBL-SAT On-Off until your cable/satellite box 4. Press Enter. Check that the remote LED turns off. 5. Point the remote at your cable/satellite box and press CBL-SAT On-Off. If your cable/ satellite box does not respond, go back to step 2 and try again. To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (for example, TiVo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 3·2·1 system and your VCR/PVR. AUX 2. Press and hold AUX until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and AUX On-Off until your VCR/PVR turns off. AUX 4. Press Enter. Check that the remote LED turns off. AUX 5. Point the remote at your VCR/PVR and press AUX On-Off. If your VCR/PVR does not respond, go back to step 2 and try again. 37 Controlling Other Audio Devices Verifying an entered device code In case you need to check to see what code the remote is using for a particular audio device, do the following: 1. Press and hold a source key (TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX) until the remote LED lights (about five seconds) 2. Press the Info button. 3. Press 1 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the first digit. 4. Press 2 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the second digit. 5. Press 3 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the third digit. 6. Press 4 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the fourth digit. 7. Press Exit. Changing channel selection control If you are using your 3·2·1 home entertainment system with other audio devices, such as a VCR and cable/satellite box, you may wish to change channels using one of these other audio devices rather than your TV. You can easily switch your 3·2·1 remote to change channels on another audio device: 1. Press and hold Last on the 3·2·1 remote. The remote status LED will illuminate and blink the number of times corresponding to the device controlling channel selection. 1 blink = TV 2 blinks = CBL-SAT 3 blinks = AUX 2. After the blinking stops, press the source button (TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX) that corresponds to the device you want to use for channel selection. 3. Press Exit on the 3·2·1 remote. To confirm, press and hold Last on the 3·2·1 remote and count the number of blinks. If the change was made, press Exit. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. 38 Changing Source Settings Using the settings menus While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjustments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For that purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu with features appropriate to that source. To view the settings menus You can see the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen (Figure 24) and on the display panel of your media center (Figure 25). 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3·2·1 system. 2. Press a source button on your 3·2·1 remote control. 3. Press Settings to display the Settings menu for the selected source. If the list of menu items is too long for the screen, a small down or up arrow indicates that you need to scroll down or up to see other items. 4. Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu. Figure 24 Sample Settings menu on your TV screen Source name Menu item name Tuner Output Mode: Auto Menu items Setting Selection box Navigation help - which buttons to use Note: Any changes made in the settings menu on your TV screen will also appear in the media center display panel. On the media center display panel, menu items will scroll in and out of view as you press the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow buttons on the remote. Figure 25 Sample Settings menu on the media center display >Output Mode: Auto Sleep Timer: Off SETTINGS 39 Changing Source Settings To make changes in the settings menus Whether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same instructions apply. You can use the actions above to change back to the original (default) settings, too. Do that if you do not like the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did not intend. The default settings for each source are shown in the menu tables on the following pages. 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3·2·1 system. 2. Press a source button on your 3·2·1 remote control. 3. Press Settings to display the Settings menu for the selected source. 4. Using the down ( ) and up ( ) arrow buttons, select the menu item you want to change. 5. Press the right arrow ( 6. Press the up ( ) button to select the menu item setting. ) arrow button to change the setting. ) button to save the setting. ) or down ( 7. Press Enter or the left arrow ( 8. Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu. The progression in Figure 26 shows output mode for the FM tuner being changed from Auto to Stereo. Figure 26 Changing the FM output mode setting Tuner Output Mode: Auto Tuner Output Mode: Auto Tuner Output Mode: Stereo The down arrow button was pressed to select the Output Mode menu item. The right arrow button was pressed to select the setting. The up or down arrow button was pressed to change setting from Auto to Stereo. Note: You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu, under Media Center options. This reverts all source settings back to the factory default settings. It also changes the Audio Processing setting back to Automatic (found in the Systems menu under Audio options). 40 Changing Source Settings FM/AM settings menu To see the FM/AM Settings menu, press FM-AM on the remote. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Item Name Output Mode (FM only) RDS Info (FM only, and only on some systems) Sleep Timer Settings Auto, Stereo, Mono Off, On Default Auto Description Allows you to listen to stereo broadcasts in either stereo or mono output. Displays station and program information (as available from Radio Data System). Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer. Off Off, 10-90 minutes Off CD settings menu To see the CD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing an audio CD. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Item Name Track Settings __ of __ Default Description Allows you to select a track on the current disc. Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 minutes Off Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer. 41 Changing Source Settings DVD settings menu To see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Item Name Movie EQ* Settings On, Off Default On Description Optimizes the tonal balance for movies. Range Compression* On, Off On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others. Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry to process mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system. Displays the elapsed time of the current DVD. Also, allows you to move to a new location in the movie by entering a new time. Selects a DVD title from the current disc, according to the number set. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to titles. Selects a DVD chapter from the current DVD movie, according to the number entered. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to chapters. Allows you to choose one of the available audio tracks on the current disc. Allows you to choose one of the available subtitle languages (only if included on disc). Allows you to select one of the available camera angles (only if included on disc). Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and end points are defined. To begin: 1. Move backward or forward to the point in the DVD where you want the segment to start. 2. Press Enter. 3. Move to the point where you want it to end. 4. Press Enter. Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button. Mono Decoding* On, Off On Time _:_ _ 0:00