Changing Source Settings. Using the settings menus. To view the settings menus. To make changes in the settings menus. FM-AM settings menu. CD settings menu. DVD settings menu. TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu. Changing System Options. Using the System menu. To view the System menu. To change system options. Audio options. Video options. Media center options. Remote control options. DVD Lock options. Setting a password and restriction level. Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system. Maintaining Your System. Cleaning. Cleaning the media center. Cleaning the speakers. Cleaning discs. Replacing the remote control batteries. Accessories. Troubleshooting. Troubleshooting table. Customer service. Technical Information. 55 56
Device Codes. A-1 Cable box device codes. A-1 Satellite box device codes. A-2 TV device codes. A-4 VCR device codes. A-9 Digital video recorder device codes. A-12
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Introduction Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose 321 Series II or 321 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 321 Series II systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and bold movie effects from surround-encoded materials. Yet its few parts require little effort to set up, so you can enjoy your new systems performance right away. Your system includes: Integrated AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small console Small, easy-to-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)

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 most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. The audio/video/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 that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam. Letterbox The projected aspect ratio of feature films is often 16:9 rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio of most TVs. Therefore, it is becoming common practice to transfer films to video with black borders at the top and bottom of the picture. The film picture becomes a letterbox within the video. MPEG a type of data compression used for audio or video storage on disc. MP3 MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record many hours of music on a single CD. NTSC An acronym for National Television System Committee. The organization that developed both the American Black & White and Color television systems. PAL An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. A television format used extensively in Western Europe.

Introduction

PCM An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data stream that is coded for transmission or recording. PCM is also used for many other types of serial data communications. S-video A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance signals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is significantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the signals. Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs. Title numbered elements of the DVD contents, which may include more than the movie alone. Track Individual selections recorded on an audio tape or disc.

Limited warranty

The 321 Series II and 321 GS Series II home entertainment systems are covered by a limited transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.

Recommended speaker placement
Place the speakers only on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up.
Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. Do not place the speakers at an angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area significantly alters system performance.
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 the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from interfering with the TV screen. Figure 4
Recommended Acoustimass module placement

3 ft (1 m) minimum

Attach the medium-sized rubber feet to the bottom of each foot on the module. The rubber feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches. Choose a convenient location such as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind drapes, but do not block the port opening. Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall. This prevents a blocked port or over-powering bass. Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end (Figure 5). Figure 5

ACINPU T MUSICC ENTER

Recommended orientation of the module
CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for the built-in circuitry. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Although this is not an immediate risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media, you should not store any of these items directly on or near the module.
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 offices included in the product carton.
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center
Plug one end of the Acoustimass module cable into the Acoustimass Module jack on the rear of the media center (Figure 6). Plug the other end of the cable into the input ( ) jack on the rear of the Acoustimass module. Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the cable connectors only plug in one way. Make sure that the arrow on the connector body faces up when plugging in the cable. Figure 6
Acoustimass module-tomedia center connection

Media center rear panel

Acoustimass module cable Acoustimass module input jack
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
1. Insert the single-plug end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS jack on the rear panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Tighten both screws on the plug. Figure 7
Speaker cable-toAcoustimass module connection

On-Off

Source

Volume +

Used to navigate
through menus. Selects the next available FM/AM preset.
Opens or closes the disc tray.
Note: If you selected another source by pressing the Source button, you cannot control the new source with the remote until you press the button for that new source on the remote.

Display indicators

With the system turned on, the music center display lights up to show the 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. Figure 22
Sample media center display
D V D 0: 0 6: C H AP TE R 1 / 12
SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC TRACK
Lights to indicate disc is in play. Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.
Lights to indicate shuffle mode is selected for the current disc.
Lights to indicate repeat mode is selected for current track or disc.
Lights to indicate Repeat Disc or Shuffle Repeat Disc mode is selected.
Lights to indicate Repeat Track mode is selected.
Operation Turning your system on and off
To turn power on or off: Point the 321 remote at the media center and press On/Off. OR Press On-Off on top of the media center. To turn the system on to a source: Press CD-DVD, FM-AM, TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX on the 321 remote. Note: Your 321 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 other audio/video devices on page 35.

Playing video DVDs

Before you play your first DVD:
Familiarize yourself with the 321 remote control. See Remote control on page 26. Be sure you understand how to switch between the available video inputs on your TV. To view a video DVD, you will need to select the video input on your TV that is connected to video output of the 321 media center (see Connecting your TV to the media center on page 15). If you are unable to select the correct video input on your TV, please consult your TVs owners guide. Be sure that you play the 321 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 321 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 321 system on to the CD/DVD source. 3. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 4. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray. 5. Press Eject again to close the tray. The DVD should begin to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 321 remote. Note: Not all DVDs offer the same features. For example, you can choose to display subtitles while watching a movie only if that particular disc provides subtitle information.

Operation

While a DVD video is playing, elapsed play time and chapter number are displayed on the media center front panel. Figure 23
Sample display for a DVD video
D V D 0: 0 6: CHAPTER 1/12

Basic DVD operations

Press Pause to pause a movie.
Press Pause again, or press Play to resume playing a paused CD. Use the stop button ( ) to interrupt a movie in play.
Press once to interrupt a playing movie. The system holds the movie at the point of interruption. Press Play to resume play from the point of interruption. OR Press twice. Play is interrupted and the system returns to the beginning of the disc. Press Play to restart the video. Press Chapter to skip to the next chapter on the current DVD. Press Chapter to the previous chapter. to skip
Press Repeat while a chapter is playing to make it repeat. Press
to scan backward through the current DVD. Press

to scan forward.

Press Eject on the media center to stop a disc and open the disc tray. Note: For information on changing DVD-related source settings, see DVD settings menu on page 42.
Restricting access to video DVDs
The DVD Lock menu allows you to restrict access to video DVDs which may contain inappropriate material 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.
Operation Playing audio CDs
1. On the 321 remote, press CD/DVD to turn the 321 system on to the CD/DVD source.
2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray.
3. Place the DVD disc in the disc tray.
4. Press Eject again to close the tray.
5. The audio CD should begin to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 321 remote.

Basic CD operations

Press Pause to pause an audio CD.
Press Pause again, or press Play to resume playing a paused CD. Press to stop an audio CD.
Press Track to skip to the next track on the current CD. Press Track previous track.

to skip to the

Press and hold to scan backward through the current CD. Press and hold forward. Press once to advance to the next song.

to scan

Press Repeat once for REPEAT TRACK mode. Press Repeat again for REPEAT DISC mode. Press Repeat again to turn the repeat functions off (REPEAT OFF). Press Shuffle once for SHUFFLE DISC mode. Press Shuffle again to turn off the shuffle mode (SHUFFLE OFF). Note: For information on changing CD-related source settings, see CD settings menu on page 41. Note: If playing an MP3 CD, the Info button displays or clears artist and title information on the media center display panel.

Controlling Other Audio Devices Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices
Your remote can be set up to control other audio devices such as a TV, VCR, PVR 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 owners guide and in the System menus under Remote Control options. If you cant find the device code and want to search the system for it, see Searching for a device code on page 36. If you want to verify the device code you have entered for an audio device, see Verifying an entered device code on page 38. Note: More than one code may work with your particular brand of product. If you notice a lack of response or limited functionality after setting up the remote, try a different code. Note: The remote status LED flashes rapidly eight times if you press an invalid key, or enter an unavailable device code. Wait seven seconds for the error to clear and start again.
Direct entry of a device code
Device codes can be found at the back of this owners guide or in the System menu under Remote Control options. If you know the device code, you can do the following: To set up the remote to control your TV 1. Turn on both the 321 system and your TV. 2. Press and hold the TV button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your TV. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again. 5. Point the remote at your TV and press the TV On-Off button. If your TV does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see Searching for a device code on page 36. To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 321 system and your cable/satellite box. 2. Press and hold the CBL-SAT button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your cable/satellite box. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again. 5. Point the remote at your cable/satellite box and press the CBL-SAT On-Off button. If your cable/satellite box does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see Searching for a device code on page 36.

Controlling Other Audio Devices
To set up the remote to control your VCR or PVR (such as Tivo or Replay TV) 1. Turn on both the 321 system and your VCR or PVR.
2. Press and hold the AUX button until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. On the remote keypad, enter the four-digit device code for your VCR/PVR. The LED will turn off temporarily as you press each key. 4. Check that the LED turns off after the code is entered. If the LED blinks, the code is invalid. Try again.
5. Point the remote at your VCR or PVR and press the AUX On-Off button. If your VCR or PVR does not respond, go back to step 2 and try other codes. If you are still unsuccessful, see Searching for a device code on page 36.
Searching for a device code
Use this 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 321 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 off.
4. Press Enter. Check that the remote LED turns off.
5. Point the remote at your TV and press TV On-Off. If your TV does not respond, go back to step 2 and try again.
To set up the remote to control your cable/satellite box 1. Turn on both the 321 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 turns off. and CBL-SAT On-Off until your cable/satellite box
5. Point the remote at your cable/satellite box and press CBL-SAT On-Off. If your cable/ satellite box does not 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 321 system and your VCR/PVR.
2. Press and hold AUX until the remote LED is lit (about five seconds). 3. Alternately press Channel and AUX On-Off until your VCR/PVR turns off.
5. Point the remote at your VCR/PVR and press AUX On-Off. If your VCR/PVR does not respond, go back to step 2 and try again.
Verifying an entered device code
In case you need to check to see what code the remote is using for a particular audio device, do the following: 1. Press and hold a source key (TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX) until the remote LED lights (about five seconds) 2. Press the Info button. 3. Press 1 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the first digit. 4. Press 2 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This is the second digit. 5. Press 3 on the remote and count the number of times the LED blinks (zero is indicated by a long blink). This 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 321 home entertainment system with other audio devices, such as a VCR and cable/satellite box, you may wish to change channels using one of these other audio devices rather than your TV. You can easily switch your 321 remote to change channels on another audio device: 1. Press and hold Last on the 321 remote. The remote status LED will illuminate and blink the number of times corresponding to the device controlling channel selection. 1 blink = TV 2 blinks = CBL-SAT 3 blinks = AUX 2. After the blinking stops, press the source button (TV, CBL-SAT, or AUX) that corresponds to the device you want to use for channel selection. 3. Press Exit on the 321 remote. To confirm, press and hold Last on the 321 remote and count the number of blinks. If the change was made, press Exit. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Changing Source Settings Using the settings menus
While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjustments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For that purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu with features appropriate to that source.
To view the settings menus
You can see the Settings menu for each source 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 321 system. 2. Press a source button on your 321 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 screen, a small down or up arrow indicates that you need to scroll down or up to see other items. 4. Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu. Figure 24
Sample Settings menu on your TV screen Source name Menu item name

Output Mode: Auto

Menu items Setting

Selection box

Navigation help - which buttons to use
Note: Any changes made in the settings menu on your TV screen will also appear in the media center display panel. On the media center display panel, menu items will scroll in and out of view as you press the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow buttons on the remote. Figure 25
Sample Settings menu on the media center display

>Output

Mode: Auto Sleep Timer: Off

SETTINGS

Changing Source Settings
To make changes in the settings menus
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 change back to the original (default) settings, too. Do that if you do not like the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did not intend. The default settings for each source are shown in the menu tables on the following pages. 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 321 system. 2. Press a source button on your 321 remote control. 3. Press Settings to display the Settings menu for the selected source. 4. Using the down ( ) and up ( ) arrow buttons, select the menu item you want to change.

Setting a password and restriction level
Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). See Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system on page 51. 1. Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 321 system. 2. Press the System button on your 321 remote control. 3. Using the right ( ) and left ( ) arrow buttons, highlight the DVD Lock option. ) arrow key.
4. Press Enter or the down (
Note: If you are using the DVD Lock option for the first time, enter a four-digit password. Then enter it again to confirm.
5. Enter your four-digit password. 6. Using the down ( ) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above. ) button to see the available settings. ) arrow button to find the rating you want. ) button to save the setting.
7. Press the right arrow ( 8. Press the up (
9. Press Enter or the left arrow (
10. Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu.
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system
Parental Control Setting G PG-13 PG NC-17 R MPAA Rating Audience Restriction None Adult audiences Mature audiences Mature teenage audiences Teenage audiences Mature young audiences Most audiences General
Example: Choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, restricts access to videos rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the password. Your password also helps prevent others from changing the restriction level setting without permission.
Maintaining Your System Cleaning
Cleaning 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 the speakers

Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish. Do not use any sprays near the speakers. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings. The speaker grilles require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully if necessary.

Cleaning discs

Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 33a). To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft and dry lint-free, cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside (Figure 33b). Do not use any chemical products; they can damage the disc. Do not use a circular motion to clean (Figure 33c). Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of a disc. To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, return discs to their cases after use. Store each disc in its case, away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Figure 33

Audio outputs

Acoustimass Module SPDIF

Video inputs

C (composite) NTSC or PAL format S-Video

Weights

Media center: 6.7 lb (3.0 kg) 321 speakers: 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) each GS speakers: 1 lb (.45 kg) each Acoustimass module: 23.3 lb (10.6 kg)

Video outputs

C (composite) NTSC or PAL format S-Video Component Y, Pb, Pr

Finish

Media center: polymer Speakers: polymer Acoustimass module: polymer

Antennas

FM 75 external FM antenna AM external AM antenna
Device Codes Cable box 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.. 0899 Bestlink. 0303 Birmingham Cable Communications. 0276 British Telecom. 0003, 0105 Cable & Wireless. 1068 Cable Star. 0056 Cabletenna. 0022 Cabletime.. 0448, 0377, 0271, 0665 Cableview.. 0022 Century. 0153 Citizen.. 0315, 0153 Colour Voice. 0025 Comtec. 0274 Comtronics. 0060, 0040 Contec.. 0019 Cryptovision. 0600 Daehan. 0778 Daeryung. 0877, 1877, 0477, 0008, 0277 Decsat.. 0423 Director. 0476 Eastern. 0418, 0274, 0002 Electricord. 0078 Emerson.. 0797 Everquest.. 0015, 0040 Filmnet.. 0443 Focus.. 0400 France Telecom. 0897, 0896, 0451 Funai.. 0019, 0248 Garrard. 0153 GC Electronics. 0056 Gemini.. 0070, 0057, 0797, 0015, 0242
General Instrument. 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003, 0014, 0015, 0011, 0098 GHZ.. 0078 GMI.. 0057, 0015, 0797, 0069 Golden Channel. 1063, 1110 GoldStar.. 0144, 0040, 0838 Goodmind.. 0797 Grundig. 0529 Hamlin. 0009, 0273, 0259, 0034, 0020 Hitachi. 0014, 0011, 0255 Hwalin. 0303 HyperVision.. 0619 Hytex.. 0007 IEEC.. 1018 Jasco.. 0015, 0315, 0153 Jebsee.. 0400 Jerrold. 0476, 0810, 0276, 0003, 0012, 0014, 0098, 0047, 0011, 0015 Leon.. 0069, 0015 LG.. 0144, 0040, 0838, 0779 Magnavox.. 0069 Memorex.. 0000 MNET.. 0443, 0019 Motorola.. 0476, 0810, 0276, 1254, 1106 Movie Time. 0063, 0078 Mr. Zap. 1112 MS. 0015, 1018, 0303, 0069 NET.. 0274 Noos.. 0817 Now.. 0776 NSC.. 0063, 0070 NTL.. 1068 Oak.. 0007, 0248, 0019 Ono.. 1068 Optimus.. 0021 Pace.. 0237, 1060, 1068 Pacific. 0678 Pacific Bell. 0843 Panasonic.. 0000, 0008, 0107, 0040, 0021 Paragon.. 0000

Philips. 0305, 0317, 0652, 0013, 0069, 0211, 0290, 0619, 0060, 0153, 0255, 0025, 0111, 0242 Pioneer.. 0877, 1877, 0144, 0533, 1021 Popular Mechanics. 0400 Pulsar.. 0000 PVP Stereo Visual Matrix.. 0003 Quasar.. 0000 RadioShack. 0315, 0303, 0883, 0015, 0797 Rampage. 0255 RCA.. 0021, 0843 Recoton.. 0400 Regal.. 0279, 0273, 0020, 0259 Regency.. 0002 Rembrandt. 0070, 0011

Device Codes

Runco.. 0000 Sagem. 0817 Samsung.. 0000, 0144, 0702, 0070, 0840, 0040 Scientific Atlanta.. 0877, 1877, 0477, 0008, 0006, 0277, 0017 Seawoo. 0073, 0780 Sharp.. 0313 Signal.. 0015, 0040 Signature.. 0011 SL Marx. 0040 Sony.. 1006 Sprucer. 0021 Starcom.. 0003, 0014, 0098, 0047, 0015 Stargate.. 0797, 0040, 0015 Starquest. 0015 Storm.. 1018 Supercable. 0276 Sylvania. 0001 Tadiran.. 0040 Tae Kwang. 0068 Taepyung. 0678 Taihan.. 0778 Tandy.. 0258 Teac.. 1018 Tele+1.. 0443 Teleview.. 0040 Telewest.. 1068
Texscan.. 0001 Thomson. 1110 Timeless.. 0040, 0418, 0274 Tocom. 0012, 0013 TongKook.. 0840, 0777 TopStone. 1355 Torx.. 0003 Toshiba. 0000 Trans PX.. 0276, 0153, 0315, 0303
TS.. 0003, 0303, 0255, 1018 Tudi.. 0286 Tusa.. 0015 TV86.. 0063 UBS.. 0073 Unika.. 0153, 0022 United Artists.. 0007 United Cable. 0003 Universal.. 0022, 0153, 0078, 0056, 0191
Videoway. 0250 Viewmaster. 0883 Viewstar.. 0111, 0063, 0258, 0060, 0211 Visionetics.. 1064 Westminster.. 0105, 0716 Wiso.. 0078 Zenith.. 0000, 0525, 0899 Zentek. 0400
Satellite box device codes
ABsat.. 0832, 0123 Akai.. 0515
Canal Satellite. 0853 Canal+.. 0853 Chaparral. 0216, 0053 CityCom.. 1176, 0818, 0115 Clark.. 0811 CNT.. 0520 Commlink.. 0288 Connexions. 0396 Conrad.. 0607, 0115, 0809 Crossdigital. 1109 Crown. 0243 D-box.. 1127, 0873, 0723 Dae Young. 0735 Daeryung. 0396 Digenius.. 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
Alba.. 0455, 0421, 0613, 0515 Aldes.. 0288 AlphaStar. 0772 Amstrad.. 0847, 0338, 0501, 0811, 0252, 0461, 0689, 1113, 0345, 0675 Ankaro.. 0288, 0713, 0220, 0519, 0369, 1094 Anttron.. 0421, 0183 Arcon.. 1043, 0834, 0368, 1205 Armstrong.. 0243 AST.. 0351, 0321 Aston.. 1129, 0142 Astra.. 0108 Astro.. 0501, 0358, 0548, 0173, 0520 Audioton.. 0364 Avalon. 0396 Axis.. 0530, 0369, 0834 Best.. 0369 Blaupunkt.. 0173 Boca.. 0243, 0829, 0513 Brain Wave. 0332 British Sky Broadcasting.. 1175, 0847 BT.. 0515, 0710, 0668 Bush.. 0067, 0522 Cambridge. 0515 Canal Digital. 0853

Next Level.. 0869 NextWave. 0732 Nikko.. 0713 Nokia.. 0397, 0723, 1023, 0172, 0573, 0873, 0108, 0455, 0751, 1127 Now.. 0757 Oceanic. 0586 OctalTV.. 2005, 1005 Orbit.. 1022 Orbitech.. 0501, 1100 Origo.. 0498 Orion.. 0522 Pace.. 1175, 0241, 0497, 0795, 0887, 0183, 0455, 0791, 0867, 2004, 0067, 0336, 0720, 0847 Palladium. 0571 Palsat.. 0501
Panarex. 1159 Panasat. 0879, 0615 Panasonic.. 0247, 0701, 0500, 0847, 0340, 0739, 1104 Panda.. 0455 Pansat. 1159 Pantech. 0747 Paysat. 0724 Philips. 1142, 0749, 1749, 0724, 1076, 0722, 0099, 0133, 0571, 0853, 1118, 0455, 0710, 0805, 0292, 0667, 0750, 0898 Phonotrend. 0592, 0288, 1124 Pioneer.. 0352, 0329, 0853, 0662 Pixx.. 0552 Plasmatic. 0442 Praxis.. 1123 Preisner. 0132, 0513 Promax.. 0455 Prosat.. 0288 Proscan. 0392, 2001, 0566 ProVision.. 0118 Pyxis.. 0831 Quadral. 0628, 0519 RadioShack. 0869 Radix.. 0882, 0396, 1255, 1113
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. 0346, 0605 Satec.. 0183 Satmaster.. 0346 SatPartner. 0502, 0811, 0421, 0692, 0335, 0520, 0332 Satplus. 1009
Skymaster.. 0628, 1062, 0240, 0605, 0880, 0519, 0713, 0288 SM Electronic. 0713, 0240, 0157, 1200 Smallear.. 1103 Smart.. 0132 Sony.. 2002, 0639, 1639, 0294, 0847, 0278, 0661 Star.. 2004, 0887 Star Choice. 0869 Star Trak.. 0421 Starland.. 1122 Strong. 0125, 0421, 1105, 0354, 1088, 0132, 0879, 1159 STS.. 0210 STVI.. 0417 Sunstar. 0513, 0794 Supernova. 2004, 0887 Tada.. 0368 Tae Kwang. 0733 Tantec. 0336, 0455 Techniland.. 0346 TechniSat. 0005, 1099, 0548, 1195, 0501, 1100 Telefunken.. 0421 Teleka.. 0243, 0613 Telesat. 0605 Telestar. 0114, 1100, 0501, 0157 Televisa. 2004, 0887 Thomson.. 0455, 1012, 0853, 0711, 1046
Thorens. 0586 Tonna.. 0668, 0346 Topfield. 1206 Toshiba.. 0749, 1749, 0790, 0486, 1285, 0082 TPS.. 1253, 0820 Triad.. 0351, 0335, 0321 Triasat. 0501, 0414 Triax.. 0115 Twinner.. 0136 UltimateTV. 2001, 0392, 0639, 2002 Uniden. 0724, 0722, 0074, 0052, 0238, 0831 Unitor.. 0332 Universum.. 0173, 0571 Victor.. 0506, 0505, 0492 Visiosat.. 1042 Vortec.. 0631, 0421 VTech.. 0690, 0351, 0321 Winersat.. 1045, 0332 Wisi.. 0638, 0173, 0372, 0455, 0351, 0406, 0690, 0321, 0396 Xsat.. 0123 Yes. 0887, 2004 Zehnder. 0321, 0552, 0114, 0520, 1075, 0331, 0818 Zenith.. 0856, 1856, 0635 Zodiac. 0396 Zwergnase. 0794

Triumph. 0516, 0243, 0177 Tuntex. 0009 Uher.. 0303, 0206, 0320 Ultra.. 0192 Ultravox.. 0102, 0351 Universal.. 0027 Universum.. 0421, 0552, 0037, 0105, 0370, 0535, 0104, 0346, 0492, 1901, 0074, 0264 Vestel.. 0037 Victor.. 0250, 0053, 0036, 0650, 0653 Videosat.. 0247 Videotechnic. 0217 Vidtech.. 0178, 0036, 0019 Viking.. 0046 Vision.. 0320
Visorex.. 0432 Voxson.. 0087, 0163 Waltham.. 0356, 0217 Wards.. 0178, 0165, 0020, 0056, 0111, 0179, 0019, 0027, 0096, 0016, 0021, 0080 Watson.. 0037, 0320 Watt Radio. 0544, 0102, 0552 Wega.. 0087, 0036 White Westinghouse. 0216, 0186, 1909, 0037, 0320 Yamaha. 0019 Yapshe.. 0250 Yoko.. 0264, 0217, 0037 Zanussi. 0363, 0206 Zenith.. 0178, 0016, 1909, 1904, 1929, 1911 Zonda.. 0003

VCR device codes

ABS.. 1972 Admiral. 0048, 0209 Adventura.. 0000 Aiko.. 0278 Aiwa.. 0037, 0000, 0352, 0348, 0687, 0307, 0479 Akai.. 0041, 0315, 0106 Akiba.. 0072 Alba.. 0209, 0072, 0278, 0352, 0315, 0293, 0020 Alienware. 1972 Ambassador. 0020 America Action. 0278 American High. 0035 Amstrad.. 0000 Anam.. 0162, 0037, 0240, 0278, 0226 Anam National. 0162, 0454, 0226, 1562 Anitech. 0072 ASA.. 0037, 0081 Asha.. 0240 Asuka. 0037 Audiovox. 0037, 0278 Baird.. 0000, 0104, 0041 Bang & Olufsen. 0499
Basic Line.. 0072, 0278, 0020 Beaumark.. 0240 Bell & Howell. 0104 Blaupunkt.. 0162, 0227, 0034, 0226, 0195 Brandt. 0493, 0321, 0320 Brandt Electronic. 0041 Broksonic. 0184, 0121, 0209, 0002, 0479, 0348, 1479 Bush.. 0209, 0072, 0278, 0352, 0293 Calix.. 0037 Canon. 0035 Capehart.. 0020 Carver. 0081 Catron. 0020 CCE.. 0072, 0278 CGE.. 0000 Cimline.. 0072 Cineral.. 0278 Citizen. 0037, 0278, 1278 Clatronic.. 0020 Colt.. 0072 Combitech. 0352 Condor.. 0020 Craig.. 0037, 0047, 0240, 0072
Crown. 0072, 0278, 0020 Curtis Mathes.. 0060, 0035, 0162, 0041, 1035 Cybernex. 0240 CyberPower.. 1972 Cyrus.. 0081 Daewoo. 0045, 0104, 0278, 0642, 0637, 0020, 1278 Dansai. 0072 Daytron. 0020 De Graaf.. 0042, 0166 Decca.. 0081, 0000 Denon. 0042 Dual.. 0041 Dumont. 0081, 0000, 0104 Dynatech.. 0000 Elbe.. 0038 Elcatech.. 0072 Electrohome.. 0037 Electrophonic.. 0037 Emerex.. 0032 Emerson.. 0035, 0037, 0184, 0240, 0045, 0000, 0121, 0043, 0209, 0002, 0278, 1278, 0637, 0479, 1479 ESC.. 0240, 0278
Device Codes VCR device codes
Ferguson. 0041, 0493, 0321, 0320 Fidelity.. 0000 Finlandia.. 0081, 0104 Finlux.. 0081, 0000, 0042, 0104 Firstline. 0037, 0045, 0043, 0209, 0072 Fisher.. 0047, 0104 Frontech.. 0020 Fuji. 0035, 0033 Fujitsu. 0045, 0000 Funai.. 0000 Garrard. 0000 Gateway.. 1972 GE. 0060, 0035, 0240, 1060, 0226, 1035, 0807 GEC.. 0081 General. 0045, 0020 Go Video.. 0432 GoldHand.. 0072 GoldStar.. 0037, 0209, 0038, 0225, 1237, 0226 Goodmans. 0037, 0000, 0072, 0278, 0062, 0637, 0020 Gradiente. 0000, 0008 Graetz. 0240, 0104, 0041 Granada.. 0081, 0104 Grandin. 0037, 0000, 0072 Grundig.. 0081, 0072, 0195, 0347, 0293, 0226, 0034 Hanseatic.. 0037 Harley Davidson.. 0000 Harman/Kardon. 0081, 0038 Harwood.. 0072 HCM.. 0072, 0293 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

321 GS SERIES III 321 SERIES III
D V D H O M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T S Y S T E M
Owners Guide Gua de usario Notice dutilisation
321 GS SERIES III and 321 SERIES III DVD HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
2008 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM312515 Rev.00

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English

SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this owners guide
Please take the time to follow this owners guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save this owners 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 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic product, use care not to spill liquids in any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.

Class 1 laser product

CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 LASER LASER LASER LASER PRODUCT PRODUKT LAITE APPARAT
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified 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. The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 321 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 sufficient 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 owners guide. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. CAUTION: Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.

Batteries

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate. This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

Before you begin. For your records. Unpacking.

FIRST-TIME USE

Trying out the DVD.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

The remote control. Power and source buttons. Menu and movement buttons. Play and numeric buttons. Record and A, B, C buttons (not in Europe). Colored buttons (in Europe only). The media center. Display. Disc tray.
5 Placing the system components 6 Connecting the speakers to the module. Connecting the module to the media center. Connecting the system video to your TV. Connecting a cable box or other component. To connect another component. To get digital audio from the component. To use video pass through. Connecting audio from your TV as an option 22 Installing the FM and AM radio antennas. Connecting the module to a power outlet. Setting the remote to control your TV and components. Inserting the remote batteries. Setting the remote for your TV. Controlling another component.

OPERATION

Playing a video disc or CD. 40 Selecting a play option. 40 Keeping your discs clean. 41 Checking for disc compatibility. 42 For DVDs: Setting Parental Control. 42 Choosing a password. 42 Setting a restriction level. 43 Ratings supplied by the MPAA. 43
Playing a cable box or other component. Adjusting for audio delay. Getting digital audio from a source. Choosing other options. Listening to the radio. Creating a preset. Removing a station from a preset.

REFERENCE

Replacing remote batteries. Protecting the system. Cleaning the media center. Cleaning the speakers. Troubleshooting. For customer service. Limited warranty. Technical information.

321 GS speakers

Media center

321 speakers

Acoustimass module
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

Placing the system components
The image below shows one of the many ways you can position your new 321 system.

What you need to use:

Media center
3' or (1 m les ) s 3' (1 m) o

3' or (1 m mo ) re

OR Speakers Speakers

Left speaker

Right speaker Acoustimass module
See Steps 1-6 for details.

Svenska SETUP

1. On the bottom of each speaker, attach one set of small rubber feet.
4. Place the Acoustimass module: at the same end of the room as the speakers and your TV at least 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV to prevent interference with the screen several feet (.8 meters) from audio or video tapes to prevent magnetic damage to them
2. Place the left and right speakers: at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart within 3 feet (1 meter) of the TV screen near the front edge of any shelf aimed straight ahead (not angled) to face the listening area 3. On the legs of the Acoustimass module, attach the large rubber feet.
standing upright, not lying on a side, the front, or the back with the front port aimed out from or along a wall for balanced performance hidden under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind drapes as preferred NOT in an enclosure, on a bed, on a sofa, or on a surface that can block the ventilation openings. CAUTION: Do not block ventilation openings on the bottom and rear of the module. 5. Place the media center: where nothing obstructs the front panel near any components you will connect 6. Continue with 2 on the next page. 7
Connecting the speakers to the module
1. Notice the two plugs at one end of the speaker cable.

Speaker cable

2. Separate the two plugs so each one reaches a speaker.

Acoustimass module

(Refer to 1 for placement guidelines.)
3. Insert each plug into the connector on the proper speaker. The plug marked RIGHT goes into the speaker placed to the right of your TV.
4. Insert the remaining single plug into the connector labeled SPEAKERS on the back of the Acoustimass module.

Fastener screws

5. Tighten each fastener screw by hand to secure the plug. CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all other components are connected. 6. Continue with 3 on the next page. 9

Note: On some systems, the Acoustimass module includes one of two controls. On 220-240V models only, turn the POWER switch to on ( l ). On dual-voltage systems only, set the voltage switch for the power that is appropriate to the region where you use the system.
Setting the remote to control your TV and components
When the batteries are installed, you can set the 321 remote to control your TV and other components connected to the media center.
Inserting the remote batteries
The two supplied AA batteries go into the compartment on the back of the remote control. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off.
Remote control and batteries

Your component

Symbols inside the compartment show how to match the and + symbols on the batteries. 2. Insert the two batteries, making sure to match the markings.
3. Slide the cover back until it clicks into place. 30
Setting the remote for your TV
To use the 321 remote with your TV, you must set the remote for the proper TV device code.
7. Make sure the light turns off completely after all digits are entered. If the light blinks now, the code is invalid. Return to step 5 and try a different code for your TV. 8. Point the 321 remote at your TV and press the TV On/Off button. Use the 321 remote to turn the TV on again and change channels, using the number buttons or by pressing Channel up or down. If it performs both operations, this code is correct. Write the code numbers below:
1. Refer to the list of Device codes on page A-1. 2. In the list for TVs, find the brand of your TV. 3. Write down several codes for your brand so you can try more than one, if needed. Note: If one code works to turn your TV on and off but does not change channels, you can try other codes to find one that provides more complete TV control. 4. Turn on the TV and your 321 system. 5. On the 321 remote, press and hold the TV button for several seconds. Wait until the red light at the top of the remote turns on. 6. Use the number buttons on this remote to enter the device code for your TV. The light turns off briefly as you press each key.

*If your 321 system is connected by Bose link cable to a Lifestyle system in another room, your Lifestyle system could be the selected source.
2. Get to know how the remote works: See the brief descriptions on pages 35-38. Try out the various buttons to see how they work.
Svenska CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Power and source buttons

Turns the 321 system on and off. Play begins with the source last used.
Silences or restores the sound.
Selects audio from the TV source and turns your 321 system on if it was off. If the remote is set up control your TV: Input selects a TV Video Input. On/Off turns the TV on and off. Your remote also provides one of the two buttons shown here: For adjusting the on-screen aspect ratio of video from cable, satellite, or TV (but not DVD). For displaying teletext information that is provided with broadcast programs (in Europe only). Selects the audio from the device connected to CBLSAT on the media center rear panel. Turns your 321 system on if it was off. If the remote is set up to control this source, On/Off turns the cable or satellite box on and off.
Selects the built-in CD/DVD player as source and turns on the system. Selects the built-in FM/AM radio as source and turns on the system to the station last used. Switches between FM and AM when the radio is playing.
Selects the audio from the device connected to AUX on the media center rear panel. Turns your 321 system on if it was off. If the remote is set up to control this source, On/Off turns the AUX device on and off.
Menu and movement buttons
Enters the Settings menu for the source that is playing. Enters the System main menu. Moves up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen. Displays the DVD menu for the current disc on your TV screen. Displays an on-screen program guide for any connected video devices that provide a guide. Exits the 321 Settings or System menu. Exits the on-screen menus or information screens of other connected video sources. Moves ahead or back by one page in an electronic program guide, if one is available. Confirms the selection of a menu item.
Tunes the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency. Selects the next or previous item in a menu list. Raises or lowers the volume. Pressing + raises the volume and unmutes the system (if muted). Pressing lowers the volume. Skips backward or forward to the next: TV, cable, or satellite channel CD track DVD chapter

Play and numeric buttons

Halts play of recorded music or video. Pauses or resumes paused play of recorded music or video. Starts or resumes play of recorded music or video. For CD or MP3: Moves to the previous or next track. Press and hold scans through a track. For DVD and DVR: Moves backward or forward in video. More presses increase the speed. For FM/AM: Moves to the previous or next strong radio station. For CD: Randomly plays the music. Pressing again ends random play. For DVR: Moves backwards a few seconds with each press.
For CD or MP3: Repeats the current track. Pressing again repeats the disc. Pressing three times ends the repeat. For DVR: Moves forward a few seconds with each press.
For CD: Selects a track. For DVD: Selects a chapter. For TV, cable, or satellite: Selects the channel of the numbers pressed. For FM/AM: Selects a preset radio station.
For CBLSAT: Displays or dismisses an on-screen information window (if one is available). For MP3: Holding down the button displays or dismisses artist and title information on the media center display panel.
For TV, cable, or satellite: Returns to the channel last selected.
Record and A, B, C buttons (not in Europe)
These buttons can be used with a DVR, VCR, a cable box, or satellite box. This requires that the 321 remote is set to control the component. Starts DVR or VCR recording of the cable, satellite, or TV program that is playing. Makes a selection from a cable on-screen List A. Makes a selection from a cable on-screen List B. Makes a selection from a cable on-screen List C.
Colored buttons (in Europe only)
These buttons can be used with Teletext, a cable box, or a satellite box (if the 321 remote is set to control the box). Red Selects the screen content labeled red. Green Selects the screen content labeled green. Yellow Selects the screen content labeled yellow. Blue Selects the screen content labeled blue.

The media center

The front of the media center features:

Display

Control buttons
When the system is turned on, the display shows: selected source (CD/DVD, for example) source status (stopped, for example) source data (elapsed DVD time, for example)
OnOff Source Volume + Enter Eject Turns the system power on or off. Displays and sets the choice of play options. Lowers or raises the volume level. Selects the next available radio preset. Opens or closes the disc tray.

Identifies the type of video connection made on the back panel of the media center. This is not an adjustable setting. Screen black level generally appropriate for most TVs. Darkens the intensity of the black on screen.
NTSC - US (PAL - EUROPE) (MULTISTANDARD)
Correct for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors. Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors. Only for a TV that supports multiple formats (NTSC and PAL). Screen image repaints in standard style. Screen image repaints in advanced style (if your TV provides this option).
Progressive Scan (Appears on screen only if the TV connects to the media center using a Component cable. It is not needed with HDMI.)

Off (On)

Note: If selecting On distorts your screen, press the remote up arrow to reselect Off.
Note: With an HDMI connection, you will not see the On option. The HDMI cable automatically senses your TV capabilities and applies progressive scan as appropriate.

Media center options

These options affect general operation of the system. Option

Display Brightness

4 (1 to 4)
Media center display shows text at its brightest. Choosing a lower number darkens text on the display. On-screen display menus appear in the selected language.

Display Language

English (Dansk, Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska)

Optical Source

CBLSAT (TV, AUX)
Set for a component connected by Optical cable to the CBLSAT AUDIO IN on the 321 media center. Identifies a different component connected by Optical cable to the media center. Applies the regional standard for incremental spacing between AM and FM stations.

Tuner Spacing

US (European)

Bose Link Room Code

Links the 321 system to a unique code so it works with Bose link as a second room sound source.
(C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, or O) Bose link expansion is a Lifestyle system feature. Restore Settings No (Yes) Maintains your established changes in the Settings menu. Returns all of your selections in the Settings menu to the original factory settings.

System issues

System doesnt turn on

What to do

Make sure the Acoustimass module power cord is inserted securely into the AC (mains) power outlet and into the power connector on the Acoustimass module. Be sure to press a source button (CDDVD, CBLSAT, etc.) on the 321 remote. Unplug the power cord for 60 seconds, then plug it in again. This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption. For a 230-240V system (used typically in Europe), make sure the power switch on the Acoustimass module is turned on ( I ). For a dual voltage 321 system only, make sure the voltage setting is correct for your region. If it is set to 115V, the system may not operate in a 230V region. CAUTION: Do not change the voltage switch from 230V to 115V unless you are certain it is appropriate for the power supply in your location.

No sound

Increase the volume. Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound. Be sure that you have pressed the correct source button (CDDVD, CBLSAT, etc.) on the 321 remote. Check the audio connections for the component you want to play. Connect the FM and AM antennas. Make sure that the cable between the Acoustimass module and the media center is connected securely. Check connections between the speakers and the Acoustimass module. Turn off the media center for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. Reduce the volume level on the external device playing through the 321 system speakers. Try plugging your system into a different AC outlet. Check to see if your media center and its audio input cable are within 3 ft (1 m) of any other electronic or electrical device. Some examples are a TV, cable box, VCR, wireless internet router, dimmer switches, blinking lights, or microwaves. Move the media center farther away and notice if the humming still occurs.
Sound is distorted Sound is marred by a loud hum or buzz
No sound from TV only Speech and lip movement on screen are not in sync Radio does not work or has poor reception
If your TV has Variable instead of Fixed audio output, you need to turn off the TV speakers internally. Refer to your TV owners guide and follow the instructions provided there. Adjust the Audio Delay using the Settings menu on screen. For details, refer to Choosing new settings on page 53. Make sure the antennas are connected and positioned as shown in Installing the FM and AM radio antennas on page 25. Adjust the FM antenna position to reduce interference. Move antennas farther from the media center, TV, or other electronic equipment. Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations. Change the Audio Level for the source input so its volume matches the volume of the radio and DVD in the Bose system. Refer to Audio options on page 49.

Picture is not clear or is unstable

Disc issues

DVD or CD does not play
Make sure the Acoustimass module power cord is inserted securely into the AC (mains) power outlet and into the power connector on the Acoustimass module. Check to see if the Play symbol in the display is lit. After pressing the CDDVD button, wait a few seconds and press Play. Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label-side up). Eject the disc and try loading it again. Clean the disc to remove fingerprints, dust, or dirt. Refer to Keeping your discs clean on page 41. Try another disc. Some discs are defective and will not play. Make sure the disc is compatible with the media center disc player. Also make sure the region codes match. Refer to Checking for disc compatibility on page 42. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for 60 seconds, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself. 3. Before powering on, press and hold Eject on the media center.
Note: If you are using the HDMI cable between the TV and media center, there are other possible solutions in Sound, but no picture on the previous page. Disc wont eject

Lock DVD password lost

Enter the password 2673 to gain entry to the Lock DVD screen.

For customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

Limited warranty

This system is covered by a transferable limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the Product Registration Card that came with your system.

Technical information

Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V 60Hz 300W International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 300W Dual voltage: 115/230V 50/60Hz 300W

Dimensions

Media center: 3"H x 13"W x 10"D (8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm)
Remote control: 8"H x 2"W x 9"D (3.0 cm x 6.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Speakers: 2"H x 5"W x 4"D (6.4 cm x 14 cm x 10.5 cm)

Antennas

FM 75 external FM antenna AM external AM antenna
Acoustimass module: 14"H x 8"W x 8"D (36.7 cm x 22.2 cm x 48.5 cm)
Maximum ambient temperature

104F (40C)

Weights
Media center: 6.7 lb (3.0 kg) Speakers: 1 lb (.45 kg) each Acoustimass module: 23.3 lb (10.6 kg)

Finish

Media center: polymer Speakers: polymer Acoustimass module: polymer

GLOSSARY

4:3 See Aspect ratio. 16:9 See Aspect ratio.

N NTSC An abbreviation for National Television System
Committee and the label for its video format standard used for televisions in the U.S. and other countries. between a source device and your 321 system. format used extensively in Western Europe.
O Optical cable Carries digital audio via optical fiber P PAL An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video
PCM An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal. Progressive scan A video format that displays all lines of the picture frame in a single pass and refreshes the TV image 30 times per second. Not compatible with all video displays. PVR Refer to DVR.
HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition TV, a digital television format that delivers sharper picture quality with more lines of resolution. HDTV offers a much better picture quality than standard television.
I IR An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of
remote that sends/receives commands on an infrared light beam.
R RDS A system that displays radio broadcast station
L Letterbox A video format that has an aspect ratio M MP3 This is a compressed audio format (MPEG-1
Layer III) that allows the recording of many hours of music on a single CD.
and programming information. This feature is available on European systems only. Resolution The sharpness of a video image, signal, or display, generally described either in terms of lines of resolution or pixels.
wider than 4:3 (refer to Aspect ratio) and is shown with black bars above and below the picture.
MPEG An abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, the committee of experts from the audio, video, and computer industries involved in setting standards for compression of moving images.
S SCART A type of connector commonly found on
Screen ratio See Aspect ratio.
consumer electronics products manufactured for use in Western Europe.
V Video CD A compact disc (CD) that contains video. W Widescreen A TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 with
a picture shape that is 16 units wide by 9 units high. (Refer to Aspect ratio.)
Source Any device that provides audio or video signals for use with the 321 system. The AUDIO OUT from such a device connects to the AUDIO IN on the media center S-Video A video signal that separates the black and white from the color information. S-Video provides higher resolution than Composite video, but not as high as Component video. This type of connection requires use of an S-Video cable.

ART. Arthur Martin. ASA. Asberg. Asora.. Astar. Astra. Asuka. ATD. Atlantic. Atori.. Auchan. Audinac. Audio-Technica Audiosonic.

Audioton. Audiovox..

Audioworld. Aumark. Autovox. Aventura. AVP. Awa.
Axion.. Axxent. Axxon. Baihe.. Baile.
0070, 0009 1531, 0264, 0218, 0217, 0019 0037, 0714, 0486, 0264, 0370, 0218, 0009, 0109, 0217, 0374, 0820, 1308 0486, 0264, 0370, 0217 1564, 0451, 0180, 0003, 0092, 0179, 0623, 0802, 0875, 0060 0217, 0247, 0000 0451, 0606, 0264, 0036, 0108, 0009, 0011, 0157, 0217, 0374, 0264, 0009, 0412 0009, 0374, 0661
Baird. 0037, 0109, 0179, 0208, 0217, 0343, 1196 Bang & Olufsen 0565, 0619, 1620 Baohuashi. 0264, 0412 Baosheng. 0009, 0817 Barco.. 0556, 0163 Basic Line. 0556, 0037, 0668, 1037, 0218, 0455, 0009, 0163, 0217, 0282, 0339, 0374, 1163 Bastide. 0217 Baur. 0037, 0195, 0361, 0455, 0146, 0512, 0535, 0544, 0554 Baycrest. 0032, 0046, 0186 Baysonic.. 0236, 0463, 0180 Bazin.. 0217 Beaumark. 0017, 0178, 0030, 0019, 0179 Beijing. 0812, 0264, 0226, 0009, 0208, 0374, 0412, 0661, 0817 Beko.. 0037, 0714, 0195, 1037, 0486, 0606, 0370, 0418, 0808 Belcor. 0030, 0019 Bell & Howell. 0054, 0017, 0154, 0093, 0016, 0179 Belson. 0698 Belstar. 1037 BenQ. 1032, 1315, 1562, 1756 Beon.. 0037, 0218, 0032, 0039, 0163, 0418 Berthen. 0668 Best. 0370 Bestar. 0037, 0370, 0374 Bestar-Daewoo 0374 Binatone. 0217
Black Diamond. 1909, 1037, 0614, 0753, 0820, 1163 Black Star. 0247 Blackway.. 0218, 0282 Blaupunkt. 0195, 0036, 0455, 0170, 0200, 0327, 0535, 0554 Blue Sky. 0556, 0037, 0714, 0668, 1037, 0487, 0218, 0455, 0282, 0499, 1254, 1314, 1363, 1916 Blue Star.. 0282 Bondstec.. 0247 Boots.. 0009, 0217 Boxlight. 0893 BPL. 0037, 0208, 0282, 0896 Bradford. 0180 Brandt. 0625, 0714, 0560, 0109, 0287, 0335 Brick. 0039 Brinkmann. 0037, 0668, 0486, 0418, 0519 Brionvega. 0037, 0362 Britannia.. 0217 Brockwood. 0178, 0030, 0019, 0056 Broksonic. 0236, 0463, 0180, 0003, 0039, 0177, 1911, 1929, 1935, 1938 Brother. 0264 BSR. 0163 BTC. 0218 Bush.. 0556, 0037, 0714, 0668, 1037, 0698, 0487, 0361, 0264, 0218, 0036, 1259, 1556, 1900, 0661, 0660, 1954, 0614, 0519, 0374, 0371,
Byd:sign. C-Tech. Caihong. Cailing. Caishi. Candle. Canton. Capehart..
Capetronic. Capsonic.. Carad. Carena. Carnivale. Carrefour. Carver. Cascade. Casio.. Cathay. CCE. Celebrity.. Celera. Celestial.. Centrex. Centrum. Centurion. Century. CGE.. Changcheng.

Telestar. 0114, 1099, 1100, 1251, 1334, 1610, 1626 Telesystem. 1801 Teletech. 0114 Televes. 0132, 0455, 1214, 1300, 1334, 1742 Televisa. 0887 Telewire. 0364, 1232 Tempo. 1143 Tensai. 0332 Tevion. 0713, 1409, 1593, 1622, 1672 Thomson.. 0392, 0566, 0847, 0853, 0820, 1175, 0292, 0711, 0713, 0607, 0455, 0885, 1046, 1291, 1534, 1543, 1662 Thorn.. 0455 Tiny. 1672 Tioko.. 0132 Tivo. 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444 Tokai. 0200 Tonna.. 0364, 0455, 0713, 1611 Topfield. 1206, 1207, 1208, 1545, 1783, 1824 Toshiba. 0749, 1749, 0790, 0819, 0455, 0486, 1285, 1446, 1501, 1516, 1530 TPS. 0820, 1253 Triad. 0321, 0335 Triax.. 0853, 0200, 0132, 0114, 0396, 0713, 1113, 1227, 1251, 1291, 1296, 1626, 1742 Trio. 1075 TT-micro. 1429
Turnsat. Twinner. UEC. UltimateTV. Uniden. Unisat. United. Unitor. Universum. US Digital. USDTV. Van Hunen. Variosat. Vega.. Ventana. Versatel. Vestel.. VH Sat. Viasat. Victor.. Vidtech. ViewSat. Visionic. VisionNet. Visiosat. Viva. Voom. VTech. Wavelength. Wetekom.. Wewa.. Wharfedale. Winbox. Winersat. Wintel.
0713 0713, 1611, 1742 0879, 1356 1392, 1640 0724, 0722, 1521 0200, 0332 0173, 0114, 0299, 0607, 1099, 0114, 0125, 1279, 0114, 0713, 1129, 1413, 1457, 1718, 1742, 0869 0321, 0818 1232, 0299, 1161
Wisi. 0173, 0132, 0299, 0321, 0396, 0455, 0607 World.. 0332 Worldsat. 0114, 1214, 1251, 1543 XMS. 1075 Xoro. 1807 Xrypton. 0369 Xsat. 0847, 0713, 1214, 1323 Xtreme. 1300 Yakumo. 1413 Yamada. 1718 Yes.. 0887 Zehnder. 0114, 0321, 0369, 0504, 0818, 1075, 1232, 1251, 1616 Zenith.. 0856, 1856 Zeta Technology 0200 Zodiac. 0396, 1801

CD/DVD

RCA. Sharp.. Sony.. Universum. 0878, 1033 0053
3D LAB. 4Kus.. A-Trend. Accurian. 0503, 0714 1072, 1416
Acoustic Solutions 0730, 0713, 1228, 1242, 1316 Adcom. 1094 Advent. 1016 AEG. 0770, 0790, 0788 AFK. 1051, 1152 Afreey. 0698 Aim. 0672, 0699, 0778, 0833, 1165, 1177 Airis.. 0672, 0826, 1005, 1107, 1224, 1321, 1345 Aiwa.. 0533, 0641 Akai. 0770, 0695, 0790, 0690, 0705, 0716, 0766, 0779, 0788, 0884, 0898, 0899, 1089, 1115, 1233 Akashi. 0838 AKI. 1005 Akira. 0699, 1321 Akura.. 0898, 1051, 1140, 1171, 1233, 1367 Alba. 0672, 0539, 0717, 0695, 0730, 0699, 0713, 0783, 0884, 1140, 1530, 1610 Albatros. 1001 Alco. 0790 Alize. 1151 All-Tel.. 0835, 1451 Allegro. 0869 Altacom. 1224 Amisos. 0782 Amitech. 0784, 0770, 0850 Amoi.. 0852 Amoisonic. 0835 Amphion Media Works 0872, 1245 Amstrad. 0770, 0713, 1151, 1173, 1367, 1407
Amuseer. 1351 AMW.. 0872, 1245 Ansonic. 0831, 0759, 1316, 1351 Apex Digital. 0533, 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0797, 0830, 1004, 1020, 1056, 1061, 1100, 1126 Aria. 0893 Arianet. 0818, 0893 Aristona. 0539, 0646 Arrgo. 1023 Asono. 1224 Aspire Digital. 1168, 1407 Astar. 1489 Atacom. 1224 Audiologic. 0736 Audiosonic. 0690, 1265 Audiovox.. 0717, 0790, 1041, 1071, 1072, 1121, 1122 Audioworld. 0790 Autovox. 0713 Auvio.. 0843 Avious. 1165 Awa. 0730, 0872 Axion.. 0730, 1071, 1072, 1193 B & K.. 0655, 0662 Bang & Olufsen 1696 Base.. 1451 Basic Line. 0713 Baze.. 0898, 1165 BBK. 0862, 1224 Beep.. 1163 Bel Canto Design 1571 Bellagio. 1004, 1245 Belson. 1086

Crosley. 0035, 0081, 0000, 0149, 0110 Crown. 0037, 0072, 0278, 0020, 0271 Curtis Mathes. 0060, 0035, 0162, 0240, 0000, 0041, 0278, 0432, 0277, 0454, 0643, 0760, 1035 Cybernex. 0240, 0051 CyberPower.. 1972 Cyrus. 0081 Daewoo. 0037, 0045, 0104, 0209, 0278, 0642, 0352, 0020, 0046, 0210, 0212, 0368, 0561, 0844, 1137, 1278 Dansai. 0072, 0278 Dantax. 0352 Daytron. 0037, 0278, 0020 De Graaf. 0048, 0081, 0042, 0104, 0046 Decca. 0081, 0000, 0067, 0209, 0041, 0352, 0008 Degraff. 0048, 0081, 0042, 0104 Deitron. 0278 Dell. 1972 Denko. 0072 Denon. 0081, 0042 Derwent. 0041 Diamant. 0037 Diamond.. 0348 Dick Smith Elec 0642, 0579 Digitor. 0642, 0579 DirecTV. 0739, 2033 Domland.. 0209 DSE. 0642, 0579
Dual. 0081, 0000, 0041, 0278, 0348 Dumont. 0081, 0000, 0104, 0105 Durabrand. 0039, 0038, 0642, 0593 Dynatech.. 0240, 0000 Elbe. 0278, 0038 Elcatech. 0072 Electrohome.. 0060, 0037, 0240, 0000, 0043, 0209, 0061 Electrophonic. 0037 Elin. 0240, 0051 Elsay. 0072 Elta. 0072, 0278 Emerald. 0184, 0121, 0211 Emerex. 0032 Emerson. 0035, 0037, 0184, 0039, 0240, 0045, 0000, 0121, 0043, 0209, 0072, 0002, 0278, 0348, 0561, 0510, 0593, 0479, 0378, 1278, 1479, 0361, 1593, 0343, 0295, 0294, 0212, 0211, 0208, 0202, 0088, 0068, 0061, 0036 ESA. 1137 ESC. 0240, 0278, 0020 EuroLine. 1593 Europhon.. 0020 Fenner. 0020 Ferguson.. 0000, 0041, 0278, 0348, 0320, 0053 Fidelity. 0240, 0000, 0072, 0352, 0432 Finlandia.. 0037, 0048, 0081, 0000, 0042, 0104,

Finlux.. Firstline.

Fisher. Flint.. Frontech. Fuji. Fujitsu. Fujitsu General Funai.. Galaxi. Galaxis. Garrard. Gateway. GBC.. GE..
GEC. Gemini. General. General Technic Genexxa. Go Video.. GoldHand.
0043, 0384, 0046, 0110 0081, 0000, 0042, 0104, 0105 0037, 0045, 0042, 0043, 0209, 0072, 0278, 0348, 0088, 1137 0039, 0047, 0000, 0104, 0020, 0046, 0054, 0066 0209, 0348 0072, 0020 0035, 0033 0037, 0045, 0000, 0037, 0000, 0072, 0278, 0294, 0593, 1333, 0060, 0035, 0048, 0240, 0000, 0149, 0320, 0065, 0077, 0202, 0277, 0760, 0761, 0807, 1035, 0060 0045, 0020, 0037, 0000, 0104, 0278 0240, 0432, 0232, 0526, 0614, 0643, 1137 0072
GoldStar. 0035, 0037, 0039, 0000, 0209, 0278, 0038, 0018, 0054, 0225, 1137, 1237 Goodmans. 0037, 0081, 0240, 0000, 0209, 0072, 0278, 0348, 0642, 0352, 0020, 0062, 0343, 0579, 0742 GPX. 0037 Gradiente. 0000, 0008, 1137 Graetz. 0240, 0104, 0041 Granada. 0035, 0037, 0048, 0081, 0240, 0000, 0042, 0104, 0011, 0046 Grandin. 0037, 0000, 0209, 0072, 0278, 0020, 0742 Grundig. 0081, 0072, 0348, 0320, 0352, 0034, 0207, 0347, 0378, 0742 Haaz.. 0348 Hanimex. 0352, 0295 Hanseatic. 0037, 0081, 0209, 0038 Hantor. 0020 Haojie. 0240 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0081, 0038, 0075 Harvard. 0072, 0068 Harwood. 0072, 0068 HCM.. 0072 Headquarter.. 0046 Hewlett Packard 1972 HI-Q. 0035, 0047, 0000 Hinari.. 0240, 0209, 0041, 0072, 0278, 0352, 0088, 0208, 0343 Hisawa. 0209, 0352

iPort.. NaviPod. Sonance. TEN Technology

2506, 2506, 2507 2505

ABS. 1272 Accurian. 1653 Alienware. 1272 Amino. 1481 Axonix. 1447 Buffalo. 1739 CyberPower. 1272 D-Link. 1554, 1731 Dgtec.. 1363 Epson. 1563, 1650 Gateway. 1272 Hewlett Packard 1272, 1267 Howard Comps 1272 HP. 1272, 1267 Hush.. 1272 iBUYPOWER. 1272 Keyspan. 1344 KoolConnect. 1481 LG. 1415 Linksys. 1272, 1365 Macro Image Tech.1383 Media Center PC 1272 Microsoft. 1272, 1805, 2049 Mind.. 1272 Motorola. 1363 MyHD.. 1383 Niveus Media. 1272 Northgate. 1272 Packard Bell.. 1272
Panasonic. 1120 Philips. 1218 Pinnacle Systems 1447 Pioneer. 1010 ReQuest. 1245 Ricavision. 1272 Roku. 1486 Samsung.. 1190, 1490 Sensory Science 1126 Sharp. 1010 Sony.. 1272, 1324, 1364 Stack 9. 1272 SureWest. 1481 Sylvania. 1563 Systemax. 1272 Tagar Systems. 1272 Toshiba. 1272 Touch. 1272 Viewsonic. 1272, 1329 Vizio. 1126 Voodoo. 1272 Xbox.. 1805, 2049 Zinwell. 1363 ZT Group.. 1272

Bose.. 1629

Accurian. Altec Lansing. Apple.. DLO. Griffin.. 2502 2500, 2501 2503, 2505 2504, 2509 2508
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