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3 2 1 GSX
DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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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 your 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: 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 GSX 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 consti-
tute 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
CLASS 1
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LASER PRODUCT
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LASER LAITE
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to
EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2.
LUOKAN
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LASER 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.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
©2005 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
The distinctive design of the 3•2•1 media center is also a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U.S. copyright laws as unpublished works. They are confidential and proprietary
to Dolby Laboratories. Their reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, or the production of derivative works therefrom without the express permission of
Dolby Laboratories is prohibited. ©1992-1996 by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
5
SYSTEM SETUP
8
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
26
OPERATION 35
48
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CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 64
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TROUBLESHOOTING
INTRODUCTION
5
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introducing the uMusic® intelligent playback system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking for region code compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting compatible discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SYSTEM SETUP
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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 GSX system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Positioning the Acoustimass® module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making system connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the supplied antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting cable FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting your TV to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making composite video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Option A: TV (with audio output jacks) + VCR + media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Option B: TV (NO audio output jacks) + VCR + media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VCR considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making S-video connections (higher quality video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making component video connections (highest quality video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting digital audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting a game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Verifying your system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Direct entry of a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Searching for a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Verifying an entered device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing channel selection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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OPERATION
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Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Restricting access to video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storing stations as presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Erasing a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the uMusic® intelligent playback system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playing stored music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rating your music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Stored music play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Repeat and shuffle functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Deleting stored tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using uMusic® presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Searching through your music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Registering your system for music information updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS
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Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Stored CD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FM/AM settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DVD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS
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Using the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Stored CD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DVD Lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
DEVICE CODES
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INTRODUCTION
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the 3•2•1 GSX 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 GSX system provides 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.
The following items are included to help you set up your system:
• Quick Setup Guide
• Detailed setup instructions in Setup section of this guide
• Setup DVD
System features
• Integrated AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small media center
• uMusic® intelligent playback system for storing and playing your favorite songs
• Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module
• Easy-to-use universal infrared remote control
• Media center input jacks for a TV, cable/satellite box, or other component such as a DVR
Introducing the uMusic® intelligent playback system
Your 3•2•1 GSX DVD home entertainment system includes the new uMusic intelligent
playback system – a breakthrough Bose technology that makes it possible to store and
enjoy your CD collection.
What can you do with this system?
• Store your favorite CDs in a music library. Your system can store approximately 200
hours of music or about 200 CDs.
• Teach the system which tracks your like or dislike, conditioning the system to
automatically play the music you want to hear most.
• Discover many ways to enjoy your music.
Checking 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
GSX DVD home entertainment systems have a region code that must also match the DVD
discs.
Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•1 GSX 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:
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INTRODUCTION
Selecting compatible discs
The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2•1 GSX media center can play the following types of
discs identified by their corresponding logos:
• Audio CD
• Video DVD
• Video CD
• CD-R and CD-R/W
• DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, and
DVD-RW
• MP3 CDs, where
– All tracks were burned in a single closed session
– The disc format is ISO9660
– Each file has a “.mp3” extension and the filename contains
no other periods
• SACDs (CD-compatible content only)
Note: Regarding copy protection – Music and other content may be protected by international
and domestic copyright laws and may contain specific restrictions on use and/or reproduction.
Please respect the rights of the artists and other copyright holders.
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.
Component Video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals
(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest level of video quality.
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
DTS
– A type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
– A type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
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.
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.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In
case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition” output. If there are
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
Designed with UEI Technology™ Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. © UEI 2000-2002.
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INTRODUCTION
Gracenote – Music recognition technology and related data provided as part of the service
contracted by Bose.
IR – An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands
on an infrared light beam.
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.
Progressive Scan – A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass,
and refreshes the TV image 30x/sec. Not compatible with all video displays.
PVR – An abbreviation for Personal Video Recording. Sometimes used interchangeably with
DVR for Digital Video Recording, but may include non-digital technology, as used in VCRs.
RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information.This
feature is available on European systems only.
SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc, used for high-resolution digital audio
storage on CD-sized discs. New Bose® 3•2•1 GSX systems play the CD-compatible portion
of such discs, identified by the CD disc logo on the front of the disc.
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.
uMusic® intelligent playback system – A revolutionary Bose play mode, which performs like
a virtual DJ by noting listener preferences and playing suitable stored CD tracks in response.
Videostage® 5 – Bose proprietary Videostage 5 decoding circuitry gives you a five-channel
surround sound experience from everything you listen to – VHS tapes, stereo CDs, even
mono TV programs.
Limited warranty
Your 3•2•1 GSX DVD home entertainment system is 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.
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.
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote® and the Gracenote CDDB® music recognition service. Gracenote is the industry
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., ©2000-2003 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773; #6,161,132; #6,230,192;
#6,230,207; #6,240,459; #6,330,593, and other patents issue or pending.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote logo, CDDB logo and logotype
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
Data provided by All Music Guide ©2004 AEC One Stop Group, Inc. All Music Guide is a registered Trademark of AEC One Stop Group, Inc.
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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
Remote
control
Batteries
Your system includes
one of the following
cords:
Gemstone® speaker arrays
®
Media center
Small rubber
feet for speaker
arrays
Acoustimass®
module cable
120 VAC power cord
(U.S./Canada)
Speaker cable
Large rubber feet
for Acoustimass
AM antenna
module
115/230 VAC power
cord with adapter
(U.S./Europe)
Acoustimass
module
Antenna stand
Video cable
FM antenna
230 VAC power cord
(Europe)
Setup disc
Stereo cable
230 VAC power cord
(U.K./Singapore)
For your records
Now is a good time to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the media center and on the
rear of the Acoustimass module. Please record them here and on your product registration
card. You will need to have them ready if you ever need to contact Bose Customer Service.
240 VAC power cord
(Australia)
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.
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SYSTEM SETUP
Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 GSX system components
Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the
components of your 3•2•1 GSX 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.
Positioning 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.
• Position the media center close enough to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers so
that all the cables will reach.
• Make sure the media center is close enough to additional source devices (TV, VCR, or cable
box) so that all the cables will reach.
• 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
3 ft (1 m)
minimum
Sample media center and
speaker placement
3 ft (1 m)
maximum
3 ft (1 m)
maximum
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
Media center
Note: The left and right speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your
TV screen.
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Positioning the speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround
effects that your 3•2•1 GSX home entertainment system is designed to deliver.
• Place the left and right speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other to
optimize the surround sound experience (Figure 3).
• 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 shelfꢀꢁPositioning the speakers too far back in an enclosed space can
change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie sound effects.
CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the speak-
ers 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 one set of the small rubber feet to the
bottom surface of each speaker. You can obtain additional rubber feet (PN 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 66. Additional or longer cables may also be
ordered.
• Set the speakers on their bottom surfaces, only, with the Bose logo right-side up.
Figure 3
Recommended speaker
placement
• Aim the speakers straight ahead into the listening area. Do not place the speakers at an
angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area signifi-
cantly alters system performance.
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Positioning the Acoustimass® module
• 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.
• Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC
(mains) power outlet.
• Choose a convenient location, such as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind
drapes, but do not block the port opening.
Figure 4
Recommended
Acoustimass module
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