Bose 3 2 1 Series Ii Owners Guide

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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.
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 NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Output Mode 
(FM only)Auto, Stereo, 
MonoAuto Allows you to listen to stereo broad-
casts in either stereo or mono output.
RDS Info
(FM only, and 
only on some 
systems)Off, On Off Displays station and program infor-
mation (as available from Radio Data 
System).
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer.
Item NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Track __ of __ Allows you to select a track on the 
current disc.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer.
 
						

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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. 
*Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See “Audio options” on 
page 46 for more information.
Item NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Movie EQ* On, Off On Optimizes the tonal balance for movies.
Range Compression* On, Off On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility. Keeps 
some sounds from overwhelming others.
Mono Decoding* On, Off On Engages Videostage
® 5 mono decoding circuitry to pro-
cess mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system.
Time _:_ _ 0:00 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.
Title __ of __ Selects a DVD title from the current disc, according to 
the number set. Some DVDs do not allow direct access 
to titles.
Chapter _____ Selects a DVD chapter from the current DVD movie, 
according to the number entered. Some DVDs do not 
allow direct access to chapters.
Audio Track Dependent on 
discAllows you to choose one of the available audio tracks 
on the current disc.
Subtitle language Dependent on 
discAllows you to choose one of the available subtitle lan-
guages (only if included on disc).
Camera Angle 1 of ____ Allows you to select one of the available camera angles 
(only if included on disc).
A-B Repeat A, B 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.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose 
off to deactivate the timer.
 
						

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Changing Source Settings
TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, 
CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate setting menus for these sources.
Movie EQ, Range Compression and Mono Decoding appear in the menu only if Audio 
Processing is set to User Adjustable. Audio Processing can be found in the System 
menu under Audio options.
*Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See “Audio options” on 
page 46 for more information.
** Available only when a Dolby Digital 1+1 signal is detected.
Item NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Movie EQ* On, Off On Optimizes the tonal balance for
movies.
Range
Compression*On, Off On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue 
intelligibility. Keeps some sounds from 
overwhelming others.
Mono Decoding* On, Off On Engages Videostage
® 5 mono decod-
ing circuitry to process mono sound 
(one-channel audio) for your system.
Dolby Digital 
1+1**1, 2, Both 1 Plays audio content of selected 
soundtrack(s).
The content of the second sound-
track may be a second language, for 
example.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer.
 
						

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Changing System Options
Using the System menu
Changes to system options are typically made only once. If your system operates as you 
want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are 
required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.
To view the System menu
Unlike the source settings menus, the System menu only appears on your TV screen.
1.Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system.
2.Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control. The System menu appears with 
Audio options selected, showing a list of the Audio options that can be changed.
3.Press System again, or press Exit to dismiss the System menu.
Note: Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause.
Figure 27
Sample system menu 
showing audio options
select
Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
Input Levels
Video
AudioMedia
CenterRemote
ControlDVD
Lock
Select Audio to adjust these system options:
navigate
Categories of options
List of system options for 
the selected category
Navigation help – Which remote 
control buttons to use
 
						

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Changing System Options
To change system options
Changing system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source.
1.Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system.
2.Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control.
3.Using the right ( ) and left ( ) arrow buttons, highlight one of the option categories 
(Audio, Video, Media Center, Remote Control, or DVD Lock).
4.Press Enter or the down ( ) arrow to select the option category.
5.Using the down ( ) and up ( ) arrow buttons, select the system option to change.
6.Press the right arrow ( ) button to see the system option settings.
7.Press the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow button to change the setting.
8.Press Enter or the left arrow ( ) button to save the setting.
9.Press System again, or press Exit to dismiss the System menu.
 
						

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Changing System Options
Audio options
The audio options affect the way the system sounds in your home.
Note: Listening to an audio source while you change audio options can be helpful. Some 
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.
Figure 28
Audio system optionsVideoMedia
CenterRemote
ControlDVD
Lock Audio
select
navigate Select Audio to adjust these system options:
Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
Input Levels
System OptionSettingsDescription
Bass Compensation0 [default]
–14 to +14Normal low-frequency reproduction.
Decreased (–) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction.
Treble Compensation0 [default]
–14 to +14Normal high-frequency reproduction.
Decreased (–) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction.
Audio ProcessingAutomatic [default]
User AdjustableStandard Bose
® processing applied. 
Processing options (Movie EQ, Range Compression, Mono 
Decoding) available in Source Settings menus.
Input Levels:
TV Analog Input Level
TV Digital Input Level
CBL/SAT Analog Input Level
CBL/SAT Digital Input Level
AUX Analog Input Level
AUX Digital Input LevelNormal [default]
–6, –3, +3, +6Standard signal level (loudness).
Decreases or increases signal level (adjustable to match the 
levels of other audio devices).
Note: You may want to adjust the input levels of external audio 
devices so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels.
 
						

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Changing System Options
Video options
The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV.
Figure 29
Video system options
* A read-only item that indicates the connection detected automatically by the system.
** Appears only when Video Connector is Component.
Media
CenterRemote
ControlDVD
Lock Audio
select
navigate
Video
select
navigate
TV Aspect Ratio
Widescreen DVDs
Video Connector
Video Black Level
Video Format
Progressive Scan
Select Video to adjust these system options:
System OptionSettingsDescription
TV Aspect RatioNormal [default]
Widescreen4:3 ratio screen display.
16:9 ratio widescreen display.
Widescreen DVDsModified [default]
UnmodifiedModified [default].
Unmodified.
Video Connector*Composite + S-Video [default]
ComponentIdentifies the type of video connection made on the back panel 
of the media center.
Video Black LevelNormal [default]
ExtendedScreen black level generally appropriate for TVs.
Increases screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.
Video FormatNTSC [default]
PA LCorrect for NTSC (US standard) monitors.
Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.
Progressive Scan**Off [default]
OnScreen image repaints in standard style.
Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
 
						

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Changing System Options
Media center options
The media center options affect the general operation of the system.
Figure 30
Media Center system 
options
** Appears only when a Bose® link source is connected.
VideoRemote
ControlDVD
Lock Audio
select
navigate
Media
Center
Select Media Center to adjust these system options:
Display Brightness
Display Language
Optical Source
Tuner Spacing
Bose Link Room Code
Restore Factory Defaults
System OptionSettingsDescription
Display Brightness4 [default]
1 (darkest) to 4 (brightest)Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness.
Darkens or lightens the media center display.
Display LanguageEnglish [default]
Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, 
Italiano, Nederlands, SvenskaOn-screen display menus appear in the selected language.
Optical SourceNone [default]
TV, CBL/SAT, AUXNo digital signal received via optical cable.
Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.
Tuner SpacingUS [default]
EuropeanChannel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected 
region standard.
Bose link Room 
Code*B [default], C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, 
L, M, N, or OAssigns a room code to your 3•2•1 Series II system when 
it is connected to a Bose
® link source.
Restore Factory 
DefaultsNo
Ye sMaintains current system settings.
Reverts system settings back to factory defaults.
 
						

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Changing System Options
Remote control options
The Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that 
are connected to your system.
Figure 31
Remote Control system 
options
Note: To find the brand and device codes for each component that can be connected to, and 
controlled by the 3•2•1 system, see “Device Codes” on page 57.
VideoMedia
CenterDVD
Lock Audio
select navigate
Remote 
Control
Select Remote Control to adjust these system 
options:
TV Brand
TV Device Code
CBL/SAT Device 
CBL/SAT Brand
CBL/SAT Device CodeAUX Device
AUX Brand
AUX Device Code
System OptionSettingsDescription
TV BrandBrand name  Provides a list of TV brands for the 3•2•1 remote control to operate.
TV Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected TV brand.
CBL/SAT DeviceCable, Satellite Identifies which of two devices is connected to the CBL-SAT input.
CBL/SAT BrandBrand name  Provides a list of cable/satellite box brands for the 3•2•1 remote 
control to operate.
CBL/SAT Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected cable/satellite 
box brand.
AUX DeviceVCR, PVR Identifies which of two devices is connected to the AUX input.
AUX BrandBrand name  Provides a list of VCR/PVR brands for the 3•2•1 remote control to 
operate.
AUX Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected VCR/PVR 
brand.
 
						

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Changing System Options
DVD Lock options
The DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To 
activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the 
DVD Lock section of the System menu.
Figure 32
DVD Lock system options
Setting a password and restriction level
Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating 
than your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by 
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). See “Motion Picture Association of Amer-
ica (MPAA) rating system” on page 51.
1.Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system.
2.Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control.
3.Using the right ( ) and left ( ) arrow buttons, highlight the DVD Lock option.
4.Press Enter or the down ( ) arrow key.
Note: If you are using the DVD Lock option for the first time, enter a four-digit password. Then 
enter it again to confirm.
VideoMedia
CenterRemote
ControlDVD
Lock Audio
select navigate Select Remote Control to adjust these system 
options:
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above
Change Password
System OptionSettingsDescription
Lock Unrated DiscsOff
On No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.
Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.
Lock Discs Rated Above1 to 8 Helps prevent viewing discs above the selected number when a 
password is created.
Change Password_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies 
with certain ratings.