Bose 3 2 1 Owners Guide

Owner’s Guide
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®
 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...

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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   . . . ....

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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  . . . . . . . . . ....

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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...

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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:...

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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 
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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.
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Placing 
the system 
components
What you need to use:
Media center Acoustimass
® module
Speakers  OR 
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