Bose 3 2 1 Series Ii Owners Guide

Owner’s Guide
 

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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.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 Series II home...

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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Selecting compatible discs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Check for region code compatibility   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Contents
Changing Source Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Using the settings menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
To view the settings menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
To make changes in the settings menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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 compo-
nents 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...

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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...