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    							Owner’s Guide
    Guía de usario
    Notice d’utilisation
    
    ®
     GS SERIES III
    
    SERIES III
    DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
    ©2008 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
    Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
    AM312515 Rev.00
    
    ®  GS
     SERIES III 
    
     SERIES III 
    DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
     
    						
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    SAFETY INFORMATION
    Please read this owner’s guidePlease take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up 
    and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save 
    this owner’s guide for future reference.
    WARNING:  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system 
    to rain or moisture.
    WARNING:  Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not 
    place objects filled with liquids, such as  vases, on or near the apparatus. As with 
    any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system. 
    Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
    ® 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 su fficient magnitude to constitute a 
    risk of electric shock.
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the 
    presence of important operating and  maintenance instructions in this 
    owner’s guide.
    CAUTION:  To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, 
    insert fully.
    CAUTION:  Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or 
    near the apparatus.
    Class 1 laser product
    This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to 
    EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2.
    CAUTION:  Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other 
    than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The DVD 
    player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified 
    service personnel.
    Class B emissions limits
    This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 
    Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
    BatteriesPlease dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not 
    incinerate.
    This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage 
    Directive 2006/95/EC. The complete Declar ation of Conformity can be found at: 
    www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
    Additional safety informationSee the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet 
    enclosed in the shipping carton.
    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
    KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
    LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
    KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
     
    						
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    CONTENTS
    INTRODUCTION 2
    Before you begin  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2For your records  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
    Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
    SETUP 6
    1 Placing the system components 6
    2 Connecting the speakers to the module  . . . . . . .  8
    3 Connecting the module to the media center  . . . .  10
    4 Connecting the system video to your TV   . . . . . .  12
    5 Connecting a cable box or other component  . . .  17
    To connect another component   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
    To get digital audio from the component  . . . . .  20
    To use video pass through  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
    6 Connecting audio from your TV as an option 22
    7 Installing the FM and AM radio antennas   . . . . . .  25
    8 Connecting the module to a  power outlet  . . . . . .  28
    9 Setting the remote to control your TV 
    and components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
    Inserting the remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
    Setting the remote for your TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
    Controlling another component   . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
    FIRST-TIME USE 33
    Trying out the DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 34
    The remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Power and source buttons   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
    Menu and movement buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Play and numeric buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
    Record and A, B, C buttons 
    (not in Europe)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    Colored buttons
    (in Europe only)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    The media center   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    OPERATION 40
    Playing a video disc or CD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Selecting a play option   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
    Keeping your discs clean   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
    Checking for disc compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
    For DVDs: Setting Parental Control  . . . . . . . . . . 42
    Choosing a password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
    Setting a restriction level   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
    Ratings supplied by the MPAA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
     
    						
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    Playing a cable box or other component  . . . . . . .  44
    Adjusting for audio delay   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
    Getting digital audio from a source   . . . . . . . . .  45
    Choosing other options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
    Listening to the radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46 Creating a preset   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
    Removing a station from a preset  . . . . . . . . . . .  46
    ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE 47
    Changing system features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
    To get to the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47Selecting a new option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   .  48
    Language choices   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   .  48
    Audio options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
    Video options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
    Media center options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
    Choosing new settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
    To get to the Settings menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
    Settings options    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
    REFERENCE 59
    Replacing remote batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
    Protecting the system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cleaning the media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
    Cleaning the speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
    Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
    For customer service   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    Limited warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    Technical information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
    COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE PROTECTIONS 69
    DEVICE CODES A-1
     
    						
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    INTRODUCTION
    Before you begin
    ® DVD home 
    entertainment system. Using Bose® proprietary signal 
    
    improved spaciousness from stereo recordings and 
    bold movie effects for surround-sound sources. System features include:
     Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers
     Easy-to-hide Acoustimass
    ® module
     Integrated DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner
     Remote and media center controls
     HDMI video connection to your TV
     Audio In connectors for three components
     Your choice of language for text displays
     
    						
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    For your records
    As you unpack the system, look for the serial numbers 
    on the rear of the Acoustimass® module and the bottom 
    of the media center.  This is a good time to record the serial numbers on the 
    lines below and on your product registration card. You 
    may need them if you ever contact Bose® Customer 
    Service.
    Acoustimass module serial number:
    ________________________________________________
    Media center serial number: _______________________________________________
    Dealer name: ________________________________________________
    Dealer phone: ________________________________________________
    Purchase date: ________________________________________________
    We suggest you keep your sales receipt and the 
    warranty information (on the product registration card) 
    together with this owner’s guide.
    Acoustimass module serial number
    Media Center serial number
     
    						
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    Unpacking
    Carefully unpack your sy stem. Save all packing 
    materials, which provide the safest way to transport your 
    system. Make sure your system includes the 
    parts shown.
    WARNING:  To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the 
    plastic bags out of the reach of children. As you identify them, you may want to place a check 
    mark in the box next to the name of each part.
    If any part of the system appears damaged, do not try to 
    use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose
    ® dealer right 
    away. For contact information, refer to the address sheet 
    included in the carton.
    ❏ ❏ Media center ❏
    
    ® GS speakers
    ❏Acoustimass
    ® module
     
    						
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    ❏ Remote control and batteries ❏Rubber feet for 
    Acoustimass® module ❏
    Rubber feet for speakers ❏Setup disc
    ❏ Speaker cable ❏Acoustimass module 
    cable ❏
    Acoustimass module 
    power cord  ❏
    Stereo audio cable
    ❏ HDMI video cable ❏Composite video cable ❏AM antenna and stand ❏FM antenna
     
    						
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    SETUP
    The image below shows one of the many ways you can 
    ® system.
    See Steps 1-6 for details.
    1
    Placing 
    the system 
    components
    What you need to use:
    Media center Acoustimass
    ® module
    Speakers  OR 
    Speakers
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    Left 
    speaker
    Right 
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