Owner’s Guide 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. CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEURAUCUNE NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 Series II 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 suffi- cient 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: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Class 1 laser product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER PRODUCT according to EN60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the media center. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec- ified 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. Additional safety information See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton. 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 sys- tem properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for future reference. 2 Contents Introduction . 5 Before you begin . 5 Selecting compatible discs . 5 Check for region code compatibility . 5 MP3 compatibility . 5 Glossary of terms . 6 Limited warranty . 7 For your records . 7 System Setup . 8 Unpacking . 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components . 9 Placing the media center . 9 Placing the speakers . 10 Placing 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 If your TV has audio output jacks . 16 If your TV does not have audio output jacks . 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 Checking your system setup . 25 System Controls and Indicators . 26 Remote control . 26 The media center . 29 Control panel . 29 Display indicators . 29 Operation . 30 Turning your system on and off . 30 Playing video DVDs . 30 Basic DVD operations . 31 Restricting access to video DVDs . 31 Playing audio CDs . 32 Basic CD operations . 32 Listening to FM/AM radio . 33 Tuning to a station . 33 Storing stations as presets . 33 Erasing a preset . 34 Playing other sources . 34 Using the sleep timer . 34 Controlling Other Audio Devices . 35 Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices . 35 Direct entry of a device code . 35 Searching for a device code . 36 Verifying an entered device code . 38 Changing channel selection control . 38 3 Contents.