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- Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 1
Owner's Guide - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 2
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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 3
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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 4
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 Device Codes A-1 Cable box device codes - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 5
place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass® module • Easy-to-use infrared remote control • Console input jacks for connecting other audio devices (such as a VCR, cable or satellite box) Selecting compatible discs The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2•1 series II media center can play - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 6
- Developer of a perceptual coding system for audio. Dolby Digital - a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs. - the logo representing Dolby® Digital. DTS - a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs. - the logo representing DTS. DVD - An acronym that is - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 7
contacting Bose® Customer Service. Model: 3•2•1 Series II 3•2•1 GS Series II Check one Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this owner's guide - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 8
a 3•2•1 GS 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 9
positions for the components of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Note: While these guidelines are offered to help provide great system performance, you may find other placement choices that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy. Placing the media center CAUTION: Do not block any - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 10
(part number 178321) from Bose® Customer Service. To contact Bose, refer to the list of offices included in the product carton. Note: The speakers can be mounted on Bose brackets, table stands, or floor stands. For ordering information, refer to "Accessories" on page 53. Additional or longer cables - 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 module at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4). • Keep - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 12
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 offices included in the product carton. Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center Plug - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 13
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 will be marked - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 14
from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with positioning the loop for optimum AM reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the AM loop antenna to stand it on the supplied base, or mount it to a wall. Connecting cable FM radio Some - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 15
11 TV (composite video)-tomedia center connections Remember the name of the TV video input you plugged the video cable into (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). Later, you will need to select the corresponding video input on your TV in order to view the 3•2•1 system video output. Media center - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 16
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 the TV Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the media center - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 17
the 3•2•1 home entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. To do this, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local electronics store. 1. Connect one end of the supplied stereo cable to the AUX Audio IN jacks on the rear panel of the media center - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 18
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 Stereo - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 19
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 center and the TV. To do so - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 20
connector to the audio source in the system settings menu. See "Media center options" on page 48. Optical digital audio input Coaxial digital audio inputs Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center The 3•2•1 home entertainment system provides flexibility for you to add - 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
video output of the game console to the C (composite) Video IN jack. Media center Game console connection panel TV connection panel 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 voltage switch on the back of the Acoustimass® module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before connecting to power. If you are not sure about the proper voltage for your area, - 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
/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off.* AUX AUX: Turns your system on and selects the AUX input as the sound source. On/Off: Turns a VCR or PVR that is connected to the AUX jack on or off.* * Requires special remote settings. See "Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices - 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
panel. Their functions are also available through use of the remote control. Figure 21 Media center controls On-Off Source - Volume + Enter Eject ® Figure 22 Sample media center display Turns system power on or off. Steps through the available source selections. Lowers or raises the - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 30
media center. To turn the system on to a source: • Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 3•2•1 remote. Note: Your 3•2•1 remote control can be set up to control other audio devices such as your TV, VCR, or cable/satellite receiver. For instructions, see "Setting up your remote to 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
On the 3•2•1 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the 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. . • OR, press Enter on the media center to store the selected station at the next available preset number. - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 34
the preset is erased. Playing other sources Turn on any component connected 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 35
or cable/satellite box by 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 36
method if you do not know the device code for 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 37
Audio Devices To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold CBL-SAT until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and CBL-SAT On-Off until your cable/satellite box turns off - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 38
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 cable/satellite box, you - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 39
on your TV screen (Figure 24) and on the 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 40
Whether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same instructions apply. You can use the actions above to 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 mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system. Time Title Chapter Audio Track _:_ _ 0:00 __ of __ _____ Dependent on disc Displays the elapsed time of the current DVD. Also - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 43
from overwhelming others. On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decod- ing circuitry to process mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system. Dolby Digital 1, 2, Both 1 1+1** Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 Off minutes Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s). The content of the second soundtrack - 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
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 navigate - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 49
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 options: TV Brand TV Device Code CBL - 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
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 the speakers • Clean the surface of your - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 53
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 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands and UTS-20 table stands (Figure 35). Bose also offers cable adapters for use in running speaker cable through walls - 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
Power rating 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 - 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 58
0153, 0022 United Artists 0007 United Cable 0003 Universal 0022, 0153, 0078, 0056, 0191 Satellite box device codes Videoway 0250 Viewmaster 0724, 0819, 1856, 1076, 1109, 0099 Dish Network 1005, 2005, 0775, System 2003, 1170, 2011 Dishpro 1005, 2005, 0775, 2003 Distratel 0084, 0885 DMT - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 59
Satellite box device codes Device Codes Device Codes GE 0566 General Instrument...... 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 60
SEG 1087, 0742, 0421, 0369 Sharp 0494 Siemens 0683, 0173 SKY 0856, 0099, 2004, 0847, 1175, 0887 Sky Television 1014 Skylife 1255 TV device codes Skymaster 0628, 1062, 0240, 0605, 0880, 0519, 0713, 0288 SM Electronic 0713, 0240, 0157, 1200 Smallear 1103 Smart 0132 Sony 2002, 0639, 1639 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 61
TV device codes Device Codes Device Codes Anam 0250, 0009, 0700, 0003, 0628 Anam National 0374, 0628, 0003, 1902, 0032, 1928, 0056, 0499 Dainichi 0218 Dansai 0037 Dayton 0009 Daytron 0019 De Graaf 0208, 0548, 0363, 0227 Decca 0249, 0244, 0516, 0072, 0272, 0037 Denon 0145 Digatron 0037 - 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, - 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 - 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 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 65
0363, 0206 Zenith 0178, 0016, 1909, 1904, 1929, 1911 Zonda 0003 Device Codes ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0037, 0000, 0352, 0104, 0278, 0642, 0637, 0020, 1278 Dansai 0072 Daytron 0020 De Graaf 0042, 0166 Decca 0081, 0000 Denon 0042 Dual 0041 Dumont 0081 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 66
Codes VCR device codes Device Codes 0000, 0042, 0041, 0004, 0166 Hughes Network Systems 0042 Hypson 0072 iBUYPOWER 1972 Imperial 0000 Ingersol 0004 0209, 0348, 0004, 0352 Matsushita 0035, 0162, 0227, 0226 Media Center PC ......... 1972 Medion 0348 MEI 0035 Memorex 0035, 0162, 0037, - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 67
Suntronic 0000 Sylvania 0035, 0081, 0000, 0043, 1781 Symphonic 0000 Tagar Systems 1972 Tandy 0000, 0104 Tashiko 0037, 0000 Tatung 0081, 0045, 0000, 0038, 0040 Teknika 0035, 0037, 0000 Digital video recorder device codes ReplayTV 0614, 0616 Tivo 0636, 0618, 0722 Teleavia 0041, 0493 A-11 - Bose 321 GS | Owners Manual - Page 68
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