Bose 321GS Series II Technical Information

Owner’s Guide

10System SetupPlacing the speakersChoosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 ho

11System SetupPlacing the Acoustimass® module• Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power o

12System SetupMaking system connectionsCAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are conne

13System Setup2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8

14System SetupConnecting the supplied antennasThe rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with your system (

15System SetupConnecting your TV to the media centerNote: If you will be using the 3•2•1 system with both a TV and a VCR, skip this section and go to

16System SetupConnecting your TV and VCR to the media centerNote: There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you

17System SetupIf your TV does not have audio output jacksIf your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to feed audio to the 3•2•1 home en

18System SetupVCR considerations• Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/

19System SetupMaking component video connections (highest quality video)Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive

2Safety InformationWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.WARNING: This apparatus shall n

20System SetupConnecting digital audio devicesSome audio devices may feature a digital audio output for optimum sound performance. Use an optical digi

21System SetupFigure 17Advanced setup: TV, VCR and cable/satellite boxNote: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc

22System SetupConnecting a game consoleConnect the audio output of a game console to the AUX Left and Right input jacks. Con-nect the video output of

23System SetupInstalling the remote control batteries1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19).2. Insert the two su

24System SetupConnecting the power cordCAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual voltage switch on the back of the Acoustimass® m

25System SetupChecking your system setup1. Check the following before you continue:• All cables are connected for the setup you chose.• The batteries

26System Controls and IndicatorsRemote control* Requires special remote settings. See “Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices” on

27System Controls and IndicatorsRemote control – cont.*Requires special remote settings. See “Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devi

28System Controls and IndicatorsRemote control – cont.• Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. •Pressing + restores muted sound from the c

29System Controls and IndicatorsThe media centerThe media center has a control panel on the top, a display area to show the current status of the syst

3ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30OperationTurning your system on and offTo turn power on or off:• Point the 3•2•1 remote at the media center and press On/Off.OR•Press On-Off on top

31OperationWhile a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel.Figure 23Sample display fo

32OperationPlaying audio CDs1. On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source.2. On the media center control panel

33OperationListening to FM/AM radioOn the 3•2•1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to the most recently selected statio

34OperationErasing a preset1. Tune to the preset station.2. Press and hold the 0 button on the remote until the media center display tells you that th

35Controlling Other Audio DevicesSetting up your remote to control other audio/video devicesYour remote can be set up to control other audio devices s

36Controlling Other Audio DevicesTo set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (such as Tivo or Replay TV)1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your

37Controlling Other Audio DevicesTo set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your cable/satellite box

38Controlling Other Audio DevicesVerifying an entered device codeIn case you need to check to see what code the remote is using for a particular audio

39Changing Source SettingsUsing the settings menusWhile watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-ments that wi

4ContentsChanging Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39U

40Changing Source SettingsTo make changes in the settings menusWhether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same

41Changing Source SettingsFM/AM settings menuTo see the FM/AM Settings menu, press FM-AM on the remote. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the

42Changing Source SettingsDVD settings menuTo see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press Setting

43Changing Source SettingsTV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menuThe settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR,

44Changing System OptionsUsing the System menuChanges to system options are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there

45Changing System OptionsTo change system optionsChanging system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source.1. Turn on your

46Changing System OptionsAudio optionsThe audio options affect the way the system sounds in your home.Note: Listening to an audio source while you cha

47Changing System OptionsVideo optionsThe video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV.Figure 29Video system options* A read-only item th

48Changing System OptionsMedia center optionsThe media center options affect the general operation of the system.Figure 30Media Center system options*

49Changing System OptionsRemote control optionsThe Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that are connecte

5IntroductionBefore you beginThank you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system, which offers supe

50Changing System OptionsDVD Lock optionsThe DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To activate this featu

51Changing System Options5. Enter your four-digit password.6. Using the down ( ) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above.7. Press the right arro

52Maintaining Your SystemCleaningCleaning the media center• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center.• Do not use

53Maintaining Your SystemReplacing the remote control batteriesCAUTION: Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do

54TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tableProblem What to doSystem doesn’t do anything• Make sure the unit is turned on. Try pressing the remote On-Off bu

55TroubleshootingCustomer serviceFor additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address list included in the ca

56Technical InformationPower ratingUSA/Canada: 120V 50/60Hz 300WInternational: 220-240V 50/60Hz 300WDual voltage: 115/230V 50/60Hz 300WAudio inputs

A-1Device CodesDevice CodesCable box device codesABC ... 0003, 0008, 0014, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0011, 0017, 0001 ADB ...

A-2Device CodesDevice Codes Satellite box device codesTexscan ... 0001 Thomson ... 1110 Timeless ...

A-3Device CodesDevice Codes GE ... 0566 General Instrument... 0869 GOI... 2003, 0775Gold Box

6IntroductionGlossary of termsAspect Ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set. It is the width of the picture relative to the height.

A-4Device CodesDevice Codes TV device codesRCA ... 2001, 0392, 0566, 0855, 0143Realistic... 0052 RFT ..

A-5Device CodesDevice Codes Anam ... 0250, 0009, 0700, 0003, 0628 Anam National... 0250, 0650, 0055 Anitech ...

A-6Device CodesDevice Codes Frontech ... 0264, 0448, 0247, 0414, 0163, 0363 Fujitsu... 0206, 0186, 0179, 068

A-7Device CodesDevice Codes Mark ... 0037 Matsui... 0211, 0272, 0355, 0011, 0443, 0037, 0544, 0208, 02

A-8Device CodesDevice Codes RCA ... 0000, 0178, 0018, 0135, 1917, 1948, 0038, 1907, 1922, 0019, 1919 Realistic...

A-9Device CodesDevice Codes VCR device codesThomson ... 0343, 0560, 0109, 0205, 0399, 0198, 0349, 0625, 0196 Thorn ...

A-10Device CodesDevice Codes Ferguson ... 0041, 0493, 0321, 0320Fidelity... 0000 Finlandia...

A-11Device CodesDevice Codes Pilot ... 0037 Pioneer ... 0081, 0042, 0067, 0206Polk Audio...

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7IntroductionPCM – An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form of the digital audio signal used for both CD

8System SetupUnpackingCarefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to transport your system. Check to be sur

9System SetupSelecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system componentsUse the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions