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- Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 1
Owner's Guide - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 2
RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU L'ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL'INTÉRIEURAUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L'USAGER. 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 3
System Setup 8 Unpacking 8 Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 4
America (MPAA) rating system 51 Maintaining Your System 52 Cleaning 52 Cleaning the media center 52 Cleaning the speakers 52 Cleaning discs 52 Replacing the remote control batteries 53 Accessories 53 Troubleshooting 54 Troubleshooting table 54 Customer service 55 Technical Information 56 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 5
you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II 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 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 6
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. IR - An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 7
DVD contents, which may include more than the movie alone. Track - Individual selections recorded on an audio tape or disc. Limited warranty The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems contacting Bose® Customer Service. Model: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 8
Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a "GS". Rubber feet for Acoustimass module 3•2•1 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers Remote control Batteries Stereo cable Video cable 240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand AM antenna Setup - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 9
System Setup Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the components of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system remote control. - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 10
System Setup Figure 3 Recommended speaker placement Placing the speakers Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system 178321) from Bose® Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 11
Figure 4 Recommended Acoustimass module placement System Setup Placing the Acoustimass® module • Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet. • Place the - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 12
System Setup Making system connections CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the components are connected. Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to make these connections, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the list of - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 13
Figure 8 Separating left and right speaker cords System Setup 2. 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). Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 14
system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. Note: An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions the cable service to your home. This connection is - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 15
System Setup Connecting your TV to the media center Note: If you will be using the 3•2•1 system with both a TV and a VCR have a composite video or an S-video input. Such TVs are not compatible with any DVD players and require use of an RF modulator for this connection. RF modulators are available - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 16
if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owner's guide if you need assistance. If your TV has audio output jacks If your TV has audio output jacks, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system (Figure 12). 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 17
System Setup Figure 13 System setup when TV has no audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to feed audio to the 3•2•1 home entertainment system remote to hear sound from TV programs. TV connection panel - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 18
System Setup VCR considerations • Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner's manual for information. • A stereo VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR has only one audio output and is not labeled - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 19
required in order to use the progressive scan feature of your 3•2•1 system. Your TV must also support this feature. To turn on the progressive scan feature, see "Video options" on page 47. For the highest quality video from DVDs, you may want to use a component video connection between the media - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 20
and VCR to the media center The 3•2•1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for you to add up to three manuals for these video devices. Note: The recommendations contained in this owner's guide are basic suggestions for connecting external devices to the 3•2•1 Series II system. Instructions - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 21
) service CBL-SAT analog audio CBL-SAT digital audio VCR CBL-SAT signal to VCR TV VCR analog audio CBL-SAT signal to TV Media center's S-video output to TV Note: For more information on advanced connections, refer to the DVD setup disc that came with your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 22
System Setup Figure 18 Game console connections Connecting a game console Connect the audio output of a game console to the AUX Left IMPORTANT If you connected your game console this way, you will need to select the AUX source on the 3•2•1 remote in order to hear sound from the game console. 22 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 23
System Setup Installing the remote control batteries 1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 19). compartment cover back into place. Note: Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Figure 19 Installing the batteries - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 24
System Setup Connecting the power cord CAUTION: For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual on (l). Figure 20 Connecting to power AC power switch Note: Provided only on 220-240V rated systems AC input jack 115V 115/230V selection switch Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 25
audio from the 3•2•1 home entertainment system. See your TV owner's guide for help. 5. Turn on your 3•2•1 system. • Point the 3•2•1 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. 6. Play the 3•2•1 setup DVD. • Press Eject on the media center control panel. • Insert the DVD setup disc into the - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 26
System Controls and Indicators Remote control Remote status LED On Turns the system on or off. Off Status LED: • Remains off (unlit) during normal operation. • Remains on during setup mode. Turns off briefly with each key press. • Blinks rapidly eight times if the wrong key is pressed during setup - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 27
Remote control - cont. System Controls and Indicators Puts the Settings menu for the current source on your TV screen or media center display. Puts the System menu on your TV screen. • Puts the DVD menu of the currently loaded DVD disc on your TV screen. • Puts the main menu of a cable/satellite - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 28
System Controls and Indicators Remote control - cont. • Raises or lowers the volume of the current source. • Pressing + restores muted sound from the current source. • Pressing - lowers the volume of the current source, but does not restore muted sound. Skips to the next or previous CD track, DVD - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 29
state of the system. Not all possible choices, shown below, light up at once (Figure 22). The display changes with each adjustment or selection you make. DVD 0:06:11 CHAPTER 1/12 SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC TRACK Lights to indicate disc is in play. Lights briefly when a remote control command is received - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 30
's guide. • Be sure that you play the 3•2•1 system setup DVD first. This will help you verify the connections you have made and confirm proper sound performance. 1. Turn on your TV. 2. On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source. 3. On the media center control - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 31
for certain members of your family. You can get to the DVD Lock menu by pressing the System button on the remote control. This feature allows you to set up password access for movies which have a certain rating. For instructions on using the DVD Lock menu, see "DVD Lock options" on page 50. 31 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 32
Operation Playing audio CDs 1. On the 3•2•1 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 3•2•1 system on to the CD/DVD source. Eject 2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. Eject 3. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. 4. Press Eject again to close the tray. 5. The audio - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 33
Listening to FM/AM radio On the 3•2•1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to settings, see "FM/AM settings menu" on page 41. Storing stations as presets Using your 3•2•1 remote control you can store up to 20 AM and 20 FM station presets. This enables you to tune to - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 34
to the media center by using the remote for that component or controls on the component front panel. Use the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II system remote to get started: • Pressing TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS system remote turns on the system and selects the audio for that - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 35
entering a device code while in the setup mode. • If you know the device code, follow the instructions under the heading, "Direct entry of a device code" below. Device codes are listed in the back section of this owner's guide and in the System menus under Remote Control options. • If you can't find - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 36
a device. Note: This is a very time-consuming process. Use it as a last resort. To set up the remote to control your TV 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your TV. 2. Press and hold TV until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and TV On-Off until your TV turns - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 37
respond, go back to step 2 and try again. To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (for example, TiVo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your VCR/PVR. AUX 2. Press and hold AUX until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). AUX 3. Alternately press Channel and AUX - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 38
is the third digit. 6. Press 4 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the fourth digit. 7. Press Exit. Changing channel selection control If you are using your 3•2•1 home entertainment system with other audio devices, such as a VCR and - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 39
display panel of your media center (Figure 25). 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system. 2. Press a source button on your 3•2•1 remote control. 3. Press Settings to display the Settings menu for the selected source. If the list of menu items is too long for the - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 40
screen or the media center display to change settings, the same instructions apply. You can use the actions above to change back to and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system. 2. Press a source button on your 3•2•1 remote control. 3. Press Settings to display the Settings menu for - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 41
Displays station and program information (as available from Radio Data System). Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer. CD settings menu To see the CD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing an audio CD. Then press Settings. Press Exit - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 42
settings menu To see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press end. 4. Press Enter. Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button. Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer. *Available only when - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 43
Range Compression and Mono Decoding appear in the menu only if Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. Audio Processing can be found in the System menu under Audio options. Item Name Settings Default Description Movie EQ* On, Off On Optimizes the tonal balance for movies. Range On, Off - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 44
or VCD that is playing to pause. Categories of options List of system options for the selected category Audio Video Media Center Remote Control DVD Lock Select Audio to adjust these system options: Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels Navigation help - Which - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 45
select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system. 2. Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control. 3. Using the right ( ) and left ( ) arrow buttons, highlight one of the option categories (Audio, Video, Media Center, Remote Control, or DVD Lock). 4. Press Enter or the down ( ) arrow to - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 46
system sounds in your home. Note: Listening to an audio source while you change audio options can be helpful. Some changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections. Audio Video Media Remote DVD Center Control [default] Standard Bose® processing applied. - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 47
The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Audio Video Media Remote Center Control DVD Lock Select Video to adjust these system options: TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level Video Format Progressive Scan navigate navigate select select - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 48
affect the general operation of the system. Figure 30 Media Center system options Audio Video Media Remote Center Control DVD Lock Select Media Center to adjust these system options: Display Brightness Display Language Optical Source Tuner Spacing Bose Link Room Code Restore Factory Defaults - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 49
System Options Remote control options The Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that are connected to your system. Figure 31 Remote Control system options Audio Video Media Remote Center Control DVD Lock Select Remote Control to adjust these system - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 50
to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. Figure 32 DVD Lock system options Audio Video Media Remote DVD Center Control Lock Select Remote Control to adjust these system options: Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Change Password - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 51
to save the setting. 10. Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu. Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system Parental Control Setting MPAA Rating Audience Restriction 8 None 7 NC-17 Adult audiences 6 R Mature audiences 5 Mature teenage audiences 4 PG-13 Teenage - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 52
the media center • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. Cleaning - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 53
Maintaining Your System Replacing the remote control batteries CAUTION: Please dispose of used batteries properly Speaker accessories Battery compartment cover The Bose® 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II system shelf speakers are compatible with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 54
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table Problem System doesn't do anything Disc won't eject No sound What to do • Make sure the unit is turned on. Try pressing the remote On-Off button and the media center On-Off button. • Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 55
Troubleshooting Problem What to do Sound, but no picture • Make sure the TV is on. • When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set to the correct video input. Remote control is • Check batteries and their polarity (+ and -). See "Replacing the remote control batteries" - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 56
°C) Dimensions Media center: 3¼"H x 13¾"W x 10"D (8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm) Remote control: 11/8"H x 21/2"W x 9"D (3.0 cm x 6.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 3•2•1 speakers: 31/2"H x 77/8"W x 51/4"D (8.7 cm x 19.9 cm x 13.6 cm) 3•2•1 GS speakers: 4"H x 51/2"W x 21/2"D (10.5 cm x 14 cm x 6.4 cm) Acoustimass module - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 57
Cable box device codes Device Codes Device Codes ABC 0003, 0008, 0014, 0007, 0013, 0047, 0011, 0017, 0001 ADB 1063 Ajinvision 1271 Alcate 0896, 0897 Allegro 0315, 0153 Americast 0899 Antronix 0022 Anvision 0211, 0111 Archer 0797, 0153, 0022 Belcor 0056 Bell & Howell 0014 Bell South - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 58
0299 DirecTV 2001, 0392, 0566, 2002, 0639, 1142, 0247, 0749, 1749, 0724, 0819, 1856, 1076, 1109, 0099 Dish Network 1005, 2005, 0775, System 2003, 1170, 2011 Dishpro 1005, 2005, 0775, 2003 Distratel 0084, 0885 DMT 1075 DNT 0396 DX Antenna 0752 Dynasat 0679 Echostar 2005, 1005 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 59
0573, 0173, 0398, 0502, 1085, 0397, 0501, 0882 Hitachi 0819, 0455, 0491, 0489, 1250 Homecable 0238 Houston 0668 HTS 0775, 2003 Hughes Network Systems 1142, 0749, 1749 Humax 0863, 0283, 1176, 1048 Hung Chang 0732 Huth 0388, 0794, 0288, 0368, 0589, 0243, 0364, 0517, 0220, 0346 Hwalin - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 60
Device Codes Satellite box device codes Device Codes RCA 2001, 0392, 0566, 0855, 0143 Realistic 0052 RFT 0288, 0220 Saba 0690, 0520, 0885, 0336, 0710 Sabre 0455 Sagem 1253, 1114, 0820 Salora 0172, 0108 Samsung 1276, 1109, 1017, 0773, 1243 Sanyo 1219, 0493 SAT 0321, 0461, 0351 Satcom - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 61
TV device codes Device Codes Device Codes Anam 0250, 0009, 0700, 0003, 0628 Anam National 0250, 0650, 0055 Anitech 0009 AOC 0451, 0093, 0178, 0179, 0009, 0052, 0003, 0019, 0108, 0185, 0018 Apex Digital 1943 Arcam 0217, 0216 Archer 0003 ASA 0104, 0087 Asuka 0218 Atlantic 0206 Audiosonic - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 62
Device Codes TV device codes Device Codes Frontech 0264, 0448, 0247, 0414, 0163, 0363 Fujitsu 0206, 0186, 0179, 0683, 0072 Funai 0171, 0179, 0303, 0294, 0264, 1904 GBC 0552 GE 0451, 0178, 0560, 1919, 0021, 0135, 1917, 0055, 0282, 1907, 1922, 0027 GEC 0043, 0217, 0037, 0205, 0072, 0516 Geloso - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 63
TV device codes Device Codes Device Codes Mark 0037 Matsui 0211, 0272, 0355, 0011, 0443, 0037, 0544, 0208, 0235, 0354, 0009, 0371, 0036, 0516, 0177, 0217, 0294, 0363, 0035, 0487, 0072, 0579 Matsushita 0250, 0650 McMichael 0043 Mediator 0037, 0012 Medion 0668, 1037 Megatron 0178, 0145, 0003 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 64
Device Codes TV device codes Device Codes RCA 0000, 0178, 0018, 0135, 1917, 1948, 0038, 1907, 1922, 0019, 1919 Realistic 0178, 0019, 0056, 0039, 0032, 0165 Rediffusion 0201, 0361, 0351 Reoc 0714 Revox 0037 Rex 0206, 0163, 0264, 0259 RFT 0428, 0087 Rhapsody 0216, 0185 Roadstar 0009, 0418, - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 65
TV device codes Device Codes Thomson 0343, 0560, 0109, 0205, 0399, 0198, 0349, 0625, 0196 Thorn 0499, 0535, 0037, 0084, 0192, 0361, 0512, 0035, 0074, 0190, 0343, 0505, 0072, 0104, 0193 Thorn-Ferguson........... 0343 TMK 0178, 0177, 0056 Tomashi 0282 Toshiba 0644, 1508, 1936, 0035, 0243, 0618, - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 66
Hewlett Packard .......... 1972 HI-Q 0047 Hinari 0240, 0072, 0293, 0352, 0004 Hitachi 0037, 0240, 0000, 0042, 0041, 0004, 0166 Hughes Network Systems 0042 Hypson 0072 iBUYPOWER 1972 Imperial 0000 Ingersol 0004 Interfunk 0081 A-10 ITT 0240, 0104, 0041, 0384, 0106 ITV 0037, 0278 Jensen - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 67
0032, 0033, 0000, 0636, 1232, 0034, 1032 STS 0042 Sunkai 0348 Sunstar 0000 Suntronic 0000 Sylvania 0035, 0081, 0000, 0043, 1781 Symphonic 0000 Tagar Systems 1972 Tandy 0000, 0104 Tashiko 0037, 0000 Tatung 0081, 0045, 0000, 0067, 0041, 0008 Teac 0000, 0041, 0278, 0642, 0637, 0307 Tec 0020 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 68
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