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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
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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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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.

As you identify them, you may want to place a check mark in the box next to the name of each part. If any part of the system appears damaged, do not try to use it. Notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer right away. For contact information, refer to the address sheet included in the carton.

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
Connecting the module to the media center
1. Notice the arrow on the top of the multi-pin plug at each end of the Acoustimass module cable.

Acoustimass module cable

2. Make sure you can see the arrow on top before you insert either end of the cable.
3. Insert this plug into the connector labeled the back of the Acoustimass module.
4. On the other end of the cable, make sure you can see the arrow on top of the plug. 5. Insert this plug into the connector labeled Acoustimass Module on the back of the media center.
6. Continue with 4 on the next page. Make sure the arrow on the plug faces up as you insert it.
Connecting the system video to your TV
This connection allows you to see DVDs and other video from the 321 system on your TV. 1. Select the HDMI video cable.
What you may need to use:

HDMI video cable

Composite video cable

Your TV

2. Check to see if your TV has an unused HDMI connector for VIDEO IN. This may be located on the side or rear connector panel of the TV.
3. Follow the directions that are appropriate for your TV:
TV with HDMI or TV without HDMI

on page 14 on page 15

TV with HDMI
1. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on your TV.
2. Insert the other end of this cable into the HDMI connector on the media center. Make sure the Bose logo shows as you insert the plug.

Bose logo

Match the wide side of the plug to the wide side of the connector.
3. Continue with 5 on page 17.
Note: If you make this HDMI connection, you do not need the supplied yellow Composite video cable to make any connections. DO NOT use either of the two ONLY PASS-THROUGH connectors on the back of the media center for video from a component.Neither S-Video nor Composite signals can pass through the HDMI cable to the TV.

With your CBLSAT, VCR, or other component turned on, follow these steps. 1. In the Device Codes list, find the codes for the type and brand of your component. 2. On the 321 remote, press and hold the button for this component for several seconds. Wait until the red light at the top of the remote turns on. 3. Enter the device code for your component. The light turns off briefly as you press each key. 4. Make sure the light turns off completely after all digits are entered. If the light blinks instead of turning off, the code is invalid. Return to step 2 and try a different code for your component.
5. Point the 321 remote at your component and press the On/ Off button for this source. Use the 321 remote to turn the component on again and to skip forward by pressing channel up or down. If it performs both operations, this code is correct. Write the code numbers below:
If this code does not work, repeat steps 2-5 using a different code for your component.

Trying out the DVD

When you first turn on the system, you can play the provided DVD to get a step-by-step review of your setup. 1. Before you continue, make sure that: All of the cables needed for your setup are connected. Batteries are installed in the 321 system remote control. The system power cord is plugged in at both ends. 2. Turn on your TV. Use the TV On/Off button on the 321 remote if you have it set up to control your TV. Or use the remote control that came with the TV. 3. Play the provided DVD. a. Point the 321 remote control at the media center and press CD/DVD.
b. On the media center controls, press Eject. c. Insert the disc into the disc tray. d. Press Eject again to close the tray and begin automatic play. e. If the DVD does not begin playing, press the play button on the remote. Playing the DVD helps verify that your system setup is correct. Note: If you do not see the DVD video on your TV screen, change the Video Input on the TV. Use the TV Input button on the 321 remote if you have it set up to control your TV. Or use the button for Video Input on your TV remote control. For more information, refer to the owners manual that came with your TV. If you STILL do not see the DVD image on your screen, see the problem identified as Sound, but no picture under Troubleshooting on page 62.

The remote control

Aim the 321 remote control at the media center or at the component you are controlling with the remote. 1. Press the white On/Off button near the top of the remote control. The system turns on to the last used source*, which may be: CDDVD FMAM TV CBLSAT AUX If your media center does not respond to the remote: Make sure there is nothing blocking the front display where signals are received. Aim more directly at the media center. Move closer to the system. The control range of the remote is roughly 20 feet (6.2 meters).

*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.
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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.

Default Setting (Options)

0 (14 to +14)

Description
Zero is for standard low-tone performance. decreases and + increases these low tones. Zero is for standard high-tone performance. decreases and + increases these high tones. Keeps Bose processing as the standard. Allows some processing options (Movie EQ, Range Compression, Mono Decoding) to appear in Settings menus. Decreases or increases the volume level setting for the input of a connected component. This minimizes abrupt volume changes when you switch from DVD or FMAM audio on the Bose media center to audio from a connected component.

Treble Compensation

Audio Processing
Automatic (User Adjustable)
Input Levels: TV Analog Input Level TV Digital Input Level CBLSAT Analog Input Level CBLSAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level DVD Audio (Only for TVs connected to the media center by HDMI cable.)

Normal (6, 3, +3, +6)

Note: To match AM and FM levels, which can vary depending on the program or station, adjusting the volume on your audio component may be preferable. Bose 321 (TV Stereo) Plays the DVD audio from 321 media center over the 321 speakers. Sends two channels of DVD audio by HDMI cable to the TV and plays this sound on the TV speakers as well as on the Bose speakers.

Video options

These options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Option
Widescreen TV Note: If your TV is connected using an HDMI cable, you may not see a choice of settings. DVD Image Modified (Original)

Yes (16:9) (No 4:3)

Yes tells the system that widescreen (16:9) is the TV format. No tells the system that 4:3 is the TV format. For a TV connected using a Composite, S-Video, or Component cable, selecting No also makes available the DVD Image option (below). Note: If you are not sure what type of cable is used to connect your TV, check the Video Connector indicator, which is explained on page 51. For a TV connected using an HDMI cable: Modified allows the Bose system to automatically provide the resolution that is preferred for your TV (usually 720 or 1080), so the image fills the screen. You can change this video resolution in the Settings menu. Original tells the Bose system to keep the image in the original DVD format (in 480 or 576 resolution), regardless of how it fills the screen. No change can be made to this video resolution in the Settings menu. (Some TVs determine automatically how to fill the screen, overriding any choice.) For a TV connected using non-HDMI cable: Modified allows the Bose system to adjust the images on some widescreen DVDs to fill a 4:3 TV screen. This is done by removing the black bars on top and bottom and by cropping the sides of the image. (Many DVD images, even widescreen, will still appear with black bars on top and bottom.) Original tells the Bose system to keep the image in the original format of the DVD. A widescreen DVD image will have black bars on top and bottom.

(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.

Choosing new settings

You can use the 321 Settings menus for quick adjustments while you watch a video or listen to music.
To get to the Settings menu
1. Use the 321 remote to select the audio or video source that you want to change. 2. Press the Settings button. The Settings menu that affects this source appears on your media center display. It also appears on screen if your TV is on and you select the proper TV Video Input. 3. Move up or down to the option you want and press ENTER. 4. Move right to select a new setting for that option and press ENTER. 5. Press Exit to leave the Settings menu. The Settings menu appears as a vertical bar of icons. To familiarize yourself with the icons, see Settings options on pages 54-59.
For example, if you want to change the screen resolution for DVDs, you will find that option in the TV Settings menu. To see these options, enter the Settings menu for the selected source. Symbols and definitions for the options that are offered appear on screen. Note: Some of the settings made while you are playing a particular source are temporary. When you change sources or turn off the system, these settings revert to the factory selections.

Settings options

Features
Audio Delay Available only for DVDs and connected video components. Movie EQ Available only if Audio Processing is set to Adjustable in the Audio System menu. (Not available for CD or FMAM.) Range Compression Available only if Audio Processing is set to Adjustable in the Audio System menu. (Not available for CD or FMAM.)

Effect

Each number change adjusts the delay by about 30 milliseconds.
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) The most noticeable mismatch in the video and audio synchronization (caused by the video processing in some TVs), occurs in scenes with people talking. If they appear to finish sentences before their lips stop moving, select a different Audio Delay setting to correct this condition. Off (On) Leaves the equalization of the movie soundtrack as originally recorded. Adjusts the equalization of the movie soundtrack to better suit some home theater installations.

Note: To turn on Movie EQ, the Audio Processing option in the System menu must be set as User Adjustable.
Leaves the volume range of the movie soundtrack as originally recorded. Reduces the volume range of sounds on a movie soundtrack. Late at night or at other quiet times, the startling difference between the quietest and loudest audio passages in a movie can be a problem. Turning this feature On moderates those effects. Note: To turn on Range Compression, the Audio Processing option in the System menu must be set as User Adjustable.
Mono Decoding Available only if Audio Processing is set to Adjustable in the Audio System menu. (Not available on CD or FMAM.) Audio 1 + 1 Available only if a dual mono signal is detected on a video CD or digital broadcast. Video Resolution
When one-channel (mono) is the audio input, this mono signal is sent to both speakers. Processes the signal from one-channel (mono) audio input (if it is detected) for right and left channel output.

1 (2, Both)

Allows you to decode and play bilingual audio from a VCD or single-channel digital broadcast. When the digital audio content is on two channels, each channel carries a unique mono soundtrack (1 + 1). Changing this setting allows you to hear the audio on mono channel 2, or both mono channels at the same time.
_____* Default (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480/576p, 480/576i)
Your 321 system sets its DVD video resolution to match the default that is communicated to it by the TV. You can experiment with other settings to see which one provides the best picture. HDTVs can accept different resolutions as input, and in some cases the highest number does not result in the best picture. Important note: When you change resolution, your TV screen takes several seconds to make the transition. Allow for this adjustment before pressing other buttons.
Adjustable only for a TV connected by HDMI AND only if the DVD Image setting in the System menu is Modified.

Time (For DVD only.)

_:_ _ (0:00)
Changing the elapsed time moves to a different point in the DVD.

Title (For DVD only.)

__ of __
Changing the first number moves to a different title on the current disc. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to titles.

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.
Volume level changes when another sound source is selected

Remote issues

321 remote does not control your TV, CBLSAT, or AUX component
Make sure that the remote is set to control the component. Refer to Setting the remote for your TV on page 31. Make sure that the front of the component is not obstructed. Reset the remote using a different device code for the component you want to control. Refer to Device codes located at the back of the book. There may be several codes that can turn the component on and off, but only one that provides further control (channel changing, for example). Aim the remote at the front of the media center. Make sure the battery polarity (+ and ) matches the polarity marked in the battery compartment. Install new batteries. Refer to Replacing remote batteries on page 59.
321 remote behaves erratically or does not work

Video issues

Sound, but no picture
Make sure the TV is on. Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video Input to see the video from DVDs on the Bose system. Make sure a DVD is in the disc tray. If the TV is connected to the media center using the HDMI cable: Switch from one Video Input to another and then back to the original input. Turn everything off, then: A. Turn on the TV and set the TV Video Input for the Bose system video. B. Turn on the 321 system and press DVD. Turn off both the TV and the 321 system and then: A. Unplug the HDMI cable from both ends. B. Disconnect the power cables from both your TV and the 321 Acoustimass module. C. Re-connect power to the television and to the Acoustimass module. D. When the 321 startup message disappears from the display, re-connect the HDMI cable. E. Turn on the TV first, then turn on the 321 system. Disconnect the HDMI cable that connects the TV to the 321 media center. Reconnect the two using a Component cable, an S-Video cable, or the Composite cable provided with the system.

Incorrect picture for the selected source Picture is black and white, flickers, gets dark, or rolls
Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video Input. Check the video cable connections. If the media center is connected to the TV using a Component cable, make sure the colored cable plugs (red, green, and blue) match the connector colors on the media center and on the TV. Check the Video Format setting (NTSC or PAL) and change it. Refer to Video options on page 50. Use the Settings menu to lower the output resolution of the system. Your 321 system sets its DVD video resolution to match the default that is communicated to it by the TV. You can experiment with other settings to see which one provides the best picture. HDTVs can accept different resolutions as input, and in some cases the highest number does not result in the best picture.
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.
C CD The abbreviation for a compact disc that stores
A Analog audio The sounds that we hear with our
digitally encoded music that is read by the laser beam in a compact disc player. This provides high-quality playback. Chapter A main division of contents in a DVD title. Coaxial cable Can carry digital audio signals between a source device and the 321 system. Component video Also called YPbPr for its threepart video signals that include luminance and two color signals. Component video requires the use of a Component cable. This provides considerably better resolution than is possible from either Composite or S-Video signals. Composite video The simplest of video signals, which combines black and white with color information. Its low- resolution signal is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video components and requires a simple RCA video cable.
ears, unlike digital audio that is encoded as bits of information. Aspect ratio An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height. For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (considered a normal screen), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9 (called widescreen).

tions regarding your TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. Designed with UEI Technology Under License from Universal Electronics Inc. UEI 2000-2002. This product incorporates copyright protected technology and other intellectual property rights owned by Cirrus Logic, Inc. and subject to the copyright protection of the U.S. as well as other licensing restrictions and protections. Use of this copyright protected technology is limited solely to use with the Cirrus Logic integrated circuits incorporated in this product. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The SimplayTM logo and the SimplayTM, and Simplay LabsTM, trademarks are owned by Silicon Images, Inc. and are used under license from Silicon Images, Inc. and/or Simplay Labs, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

English Dansk

DEVICE CODES

TV...A-2 CBL...A-15

Cable box
DVD... A-21 VCR... A-26 A-ACC... A-32

SAT...A-16

Satellite receiver

Audio accessory

V-ACC.. A-32 CD/DVD..A-21

Video accessory

R-ACC... A-32

Audio receiver

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Contents of the shipping carton Your system includes one of the following cords: Acoustimass module cable 321 speakers or 120 VAC power cord (US/Canada) Speaker cable Note: If you purchased a 321 GS Series II system, the left and right speaker cable connectors will be marked with a GS. Acoustimass module Rubber feet for Acoustimass module Your system includes one the following speaker types:

Media center

321 GS speakers Rubber feet for speakers
115/230 VAC power cord with adapter (US/Europe)
230 VAC power cord (Europe)
Remote control Batteries Stereo cable Video cable
230 VAC power cord (UK/Singapore)
240 VAC power cord (Australia) FM antenna Antenna stand
AM antenna Setup and demo disc
Note: Now is a good time to find the serial numbers on the bottom of the media center and Acoustimass module. Copy these numbers onto your product registration card and in the space provided on page 7.
System Setup Selecting locations for your 321 Series II system components
Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the components of your 321 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 ventilation openings. For reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings. Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on its front panel. Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach. Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to additional source devices (TV, VCR or cable box) so that all the cables will reach. Note: Make sure that the front of the media center is unobstructed so that it may receive IR (infrared) commands from the remote control. Figure 2
Sample media center and speaker placement 3 ft (1 m) maximum 3 ft (1 m) minimum

3 ft (1 m) maximum

Left speaker

Right speaker

Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the TV screen.

System Setup

Placing the speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 321 home entertainment system is designed to deliver. Place the two speakers either on top of the TV or at equal distance from the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Keep both speakers at approximately the same height. Place each speaker within 3 feet (1 meter) of the edge of the TV screen. Placing the speakers more than 3 feet away from the TV can cause the sound to become separated from the picture. If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at the front edge of its shelf. Positioning the speakers too far back in an enclosed space can change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie sound effects. Place the speakers at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other to optimize the surround sound experience. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers. Vibration can cause the speakers to move, particularly on smooth surfaces like marble, glass, or highly polished wood. If you are placing the speakers on a flat surface, be sure to attach the smaller of the two sets of supplied rubber feet to the bottom surface. You may obtain additional rubber feet (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 may also be ordered. Figure 3

System Setup Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center
Note: There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you proceed, you must determine if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owners 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 321 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. Insert the white RCA plug into the TV white L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the TV red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the stereo cable to the audio output jacks on your TV. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. Insert the other end of the video cable into one of the video input jacks on your TV. Figure 12
TV and VCR connections with media center
Cable/satellite box (if applicable)

Existing cable

Stereo cable (red and white connectors) *
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 321 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 (Figure 13). Insert the white RCA plug into the AUX white L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the AUX red R jack. 2. Connect the other end of the stereo cable to the AUDIO OUT jacks on your VCR. Insert the white RCA plug into the white AUDIO OUT L jack. Insert the red RCA plug into the red AUDIO OUT R jack. 3. Insert one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) into the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your VCR. Insert the other end of the supplied video cable into the Video IN C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. 4. Insert one end of the second video cable (yellow) into the Video OUT C (composite) jack on the back of the media center. Insert the other end of the second video cable into one of the video input jacks on your TV. Figure 13
System setup when TV has no audio output jacks

Cable/satellite box

Video cables (yellow connector)

VCR connection panel

IMPORTANT If you connected your TV and VCR this way, you will need to turn on your VCR and select the AUX source on the 321 remote to hear sound from TV programs.

TV connection panel

VCR considerations
Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with 321 Series II home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owners 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 or Hi-fi, you have a mono VCR. You will need a Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. For this setup, you will need to select Mono decoding (see TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu on page 43) so your 321 system will simulate surround sound effects from a mono source. Otherwise, you will hear mono sound from both speakers.

Advanced setup options

Making S-video connections (higher quality video)
An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher quality TV picture than the composite video output connection shown in Figure 11. For this connection you will need an S-video cable which can be purchased from your Bose dealer or a local electronics retailer. Insert one end of the S-video cable into the S-Video OUT jack on the media center (Figure 14). Insert the other end of the S-video cable into the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Figure 14
TV (S-video)-to-media center connections

IMPORTANT

If you use S-video to connect your TV to the media center, you must also use S-video to connect all other devices (such as a cable box and VCR) to the media center.
S-video cable TV connector panel
Making component video connections (highest quality video)
Note: Component video connections are required in order to use the progressive scan feature of your 321 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, your TV must provide component video jacks (typically labelled Y, Pb, and Pr). Refer to your TV owners guide for more information. To make component video connections you will need three video grade cables that are long enough to reach from the rear of the media center to your TV (Figure 15). If the cables are not supplied with your TV, you can purchase them separately. 1. On the media center rear panel, plug one video cable into the Component Y, Pb, and Pr video output jacks (Figure 15). 2. Plug the other end of each video cable into the corresponding (color or letter code) component video jack on the back of your TV. Figure 15
TV (component video)-tomedia center connections Media center rear panel Color-coded component video jacks (Y, Pb, and Pr)
TV connector panel Component video cable

Connecting to power AC power switch
Note: Provided only on 220-240V rated systems
115/230V selection switch
Note: Provided only on 115/230V dual voltage rated systems

AC input jack

System Setup Checking your system setup
1. Check the following before you continue: All cables are connected for the setup you chose. The batteries were installed in the remote control. The power cord was installed and plugged into a live AC receptacle. 2. Turn on your TV. Use the remote control that came with your TV. 3. Select the right video input on your TV to view the 321 system video output. Refer to the name of the TV video input you used during setup. Use the remote for your TV to select the video input for your 321 system. The video input button might be labelled TV Input, TV/VCR, or AV. Refer to your TVs owners guide for help. 4. Turn off the speakers on your TV. Refer to your TVs owners guide for help. If your TV does not have an option to turn off the internal speakers, you may need to adjust both the 321 system volume and your TV volume until you find a level that produces the desired sound. In some TVs, when the internal speakers are turned off, you may need to raise the TVs volume level by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from the 321 home entertainment system. See your TV owners guide for help. 5. Turn on your 321 system. Point the 321 remote control at the media center and press On-Off. 6. Play the 321 setup DVD. Press Eject on the media center control panel. Insert the DVD setup disc into the disc tray. Press Eject again to close the tray. The DVD will automatically begin to play. If it does not, press the play button ( ). Note: Be sure to play the Setup DVD, included in the carton with your system, as soon as all the connections are completed. This will help you verify the connections you have made and confirm proper sound performance.
System Controls and Indicators Remote control

Remote status LED

On Off
Turns the system on or 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 or if an unavailable device code is entered. After ten seconds of no key presses, blinks rapidly eight times and the remote exits the setup mode. Silences or restores the sound from the current source. Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on. Selects the built-in tuner and turns the system on to the previously selected FM/AM station. Switches between FM and AM when the tuner is selected. TV: Turns your system on and selects the TV input as the sound source. Input: Changes the external input to your TV. For example, your TV might have two external inputs where one is connected to your cable box and the other to your VCR. Pressing this button alternates between the cable box and the VCR.* On/Off: Turns your TV on and off.* CBL-SAT: Turns your system on and selects the CBL-SAT input as the sound source. On/Off: Turns your cable/satellite box on or off.*

System Controls and Indicators The media center
The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area to show the current status of the system, and a disc tray that opens on the front of the console.

Control panel

The media center has six buttons located on the top control panel. Their functions are also available through use of the remote control. Figure 21
Media center controls Turns system power on or off. Steps through the available source selections. Lowers or raises the volume level.

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.
Operation Listening to FM/AM radio
On the 321 remote, press FM-AM. If the system is off, the radio will turn on to the most recently selected station.

Tuning to a station

You can tune to a radio station in any of the following ways: Press FM-AM to switch between the FM and AM bands.

Press Tune

to tune up the band. Press Tune

to tune down the band.

Press Seek to go to the previous station. Press Seek to go to the next available station. Press and hold for rapid tuning. Release to stop at the next available station. To stop anytime, briefly press Seek or Seek. To begin seeking again without holding down the Seek button, briefly press Seek or Seek as soon as the first seek operation stops. Press Preset stored station. OR Press the number of a stored station on the keypad. Note: For information on changing FM/AM-related source settings, see FM/AM settings menu on page 41. to select the next stored station. Press Preset to select the previous
Storing stations as presets
Using your 321 remote control you can store up to 20 AM and 20 FM station presets. This enables you to tune to a favorite station quickly. 1. Tune to the preferred station. 2. Store the station with an assigned preset number. For numbers 1-9, press the single number button and hold it. For numbers 10-20, press the first number. Immediately after, press the second number and hold it. OR, press Enter on the media center to store the selected station at the next available preset number. The newly assigned preset number appears briefly on the media center display. Note: Assigning a preset number to a station will replace any previous assignment of that preset.

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.

Range Compression*

Mono Decoding* On, Off

Dolby Digital 1+1**

1, 2, Both
*Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See Audio options on page 46 for more information. ** Available only when a Dolby Digital 1+1 signal is detected.
Changing System Options Using the System menu
Changes to system options are typically made only once. If your system operates as you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.

To view the System menu

Unlike the source settings menus, the System menu only appears on your TV screen. 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. The System menu appears with Audio options selected, showing a list of the Audio options that can be changed. 3. Press System again, or press Exit to dismiss the System menu.
Note: Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause. Figure 27
Sample system menu showing audio options Categories of options

Media Center

Remote Control

DVD Lock

List of system options for the selected category
Select Audio to adjust these system options: Bass Compensation Treble Compensation Audio Processing Input Levels

navigate

select
Navigation help Which remote control buttons to use

Changing System Options

To change system options
Changing system options in this menu is similar to changing the settings for a source. 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 one of the option categories (Audio, Video, Media Center, Remote Control, or DVD Lock). 4. Press Enter or the down ( 5. Using the down ( ) arrow to select the option category. ) arrow buttons, select the system option to change.

) and up (

6. Press the right arrow ( 7. Press the up (
) button to see the system option settings. ) arrow button to change the setting. ) button to save the setting.
8. Press Enter or the left arrow (
9. Press System again, or press Exit to dismiss the System menu.
Changing System Options Audio options
The audio options affect the way the 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. Figure 28

Changing System Options Media center options
The media center options 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
System Option Display Brightness Display Language
Settings 4 [default] 1 (darkest) to 4 (brightest)
Description Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness. Darkens or lightens the media center display.
English [default] On-screen display menus appear in the selected language. Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska None [default] TV, CBL/SAT, AUX US [default] European B [default], C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, or O No Yes No digital signal received via optical cable. Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source. Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region standard. Assigns a room code to your 321 Series II system when it is connected to a Bose link source. Maintains current system settings. Reverts system settings back to factory defaults.
Optical Source Tuner Spacing Bose link Room Code* Restore Factory Defaults
** Appears only when a Bose link source is connected.
Changing 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
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options:
TV Brand TV Device Code CBL/SAT Device CBL/SAT Brand CBL/SAT Device Code
AUX Device AUX Brand AUX Device Code
System Option TV Brand TV Device Code CBL/SAT Device CBL/SAT Brand
Settings Brand name Code number Cable, Satellite Brand name
Description Provides a list of TV brands for the 321 remote control to operate. Provides a list of available device codes for the selected TV brand. Identifies which of two devices is connected to the CBL-SAT input. Provides a list of cable/satellite box brands for the 321 remote control to operate. Provides a list of available device codes for the selected cable/satellite box brand. Identifies which of two devices is connected to the AUX input. Provides a list of VCR/PVR brands for the 321 remote control to operate. Provides a list of available device codes for the selected VCR/PVR brand.
CBL/SAT Device Code Code number AUX Device AUX Brand AUX Device Code VCR, PVR Brand name Code number
Note: To find the brand and device codes for each component that can be connected to, and controlled by the 321 system, see Device Codes on page 57.
Changing System Options DVD Lock options
The DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu. Figure 32

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

Disc care

Maintaining Your System Replacing the remote control batteries
CAUTION: Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate. Slide open the battery compartment (Figure 34). Notice the polarity markings (+ and ) inside the compartment and install the batteries accordingly. Be sure to replace both batteries. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Figure 34
Putting in the batteries AA batteries (IEC R6)
Battery compartment cover

Accessories

The Bose 321 Series II and 321 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. For further information or to order the mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact your Bose dealer or Bose Corporation directly. Refer to the address sheet included in the shipping carton. Figure 35

Speaker accessories

UB-20 Wall Bracket
UFS-20 Floor Stand US-T20 Table Stand
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting table
Problem System doesnt do anything 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 and plugged firmly into an operating AC wall outlet. Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.). Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for one minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself. After reconnecting the power cord, wait for the message, BOSE 321 to appear on the media center display. Turn off the unit. Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for one minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself. Before powering on, press and hold Eject on the media center. 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. Make sure the Acoustimass module cable and speaker cable are firmly seated in their respective jacks and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module jack. Check speaker connections. Turn the media center off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication between the media center and the speakers. Check the connections for any external audio devices. Be sure to select the correct source for the desired input. Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray. Connect the FM and AM antennas. Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for a minute, then reconnect it. This allows the unit to reset itself. If you are using an optical digital audio connection, make sure that the optical jack is correctly assigned in the System menu. Make sure the volume is turned up on the TV. Check input level settings for each connected device in the System menu.

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

Pilot.. 0037 Pioneer. 0081, 0042, 0067, 0206 Polk Audio. 0081 Portland.. 0020 Profitronic.. 0240 Proline.. 0000, 0293 Proscan.. 0060, 1060 Protec. 0072 Pulsar. 0039 Pye.. 0081 Quasar.. 0035, 0162, 1035, 0454 Quelle. 0081 Radiola. 0081 RadioShack.. 0000 Radix.. 0037 Randex. 0037 RCA.. 0060, 0035, 0240, 0000, 0042, 0149, 0106, 1035, 0226, 0880, 0807, 1060 Realistic.. 0035, 0037, 0048, 0047, 0000, 0104, 0062 Reoc.. 0348 Rex.. 0041, 0384 Ricoh.. 0034 Roadstar.. 0037, 0240, 0072, 0278 Runco. 0039 Saba.. 0041, 0320, 0494, 0206, 0384, 0321 Saisho.. 0209, 0004 Salora. 0043, 0106 Sampo.. 0037, 0048 Samsung. 0240, 0045, 1014, 0432 Sanky. 0048, 0039 Sansui. 0000, 0067, 0209, 0041, 0479, 1479 Sanyo. 0047, 0240, 0104 Saville. 0352 SBR.. 0081 Schaub Lorenz. 0000, 0104, 0041 Schneider.. 0081, 0000, 0072
Scott.. 0184, 0045, 0121, 0043 Sears.. 0035, 0037, 0047, 0000, 0042, 0104, 1237 SEG.. 0240 SEI. 0081, 0004 Seleco. 0041 Semp.. 0045 Sentra. 0020 Sharp.. 0048, 0209, 0062, 0807 Shintom.. 0104, 0072 Shogun. 0240 Shorai. 0004 Siemens.. 0037, 0081, 0104, 0195 Silva.. 0037 Singer. 0045, 0072 Sinudyne.. 0081, 0004 Solavox. 0020 Sonic Blue. 0614, 0616 Sonolor. 0062 Sontec.. 0037 Sony.. 0035, 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 Technics.. 0035, 0162, 0226 Teco.. 0035, 0037, 0048, 0041, 0038, 0040 Teknika.. 0035, 0037, 0000
Teleavia. 0041, 0493 Telefunken.. 0041, 0384, 0321, 0494, 0320, 0493 Tenosal.. 0072 Tensai.. 0000 Thomas. 0000 Thomson.. 0060, 0067, 0041, 0321, 0494, 0320, 0493, 0722, 0384, 0528 Thorn.. 0104, 0041 TMK.. 0240 Toshiba.. 0081, 0045, 0067, 0043, 0041, 0845, 0008, 0384, 1145 Totevision. 0037, 0240 Touch.. 1972 Uher.. 0240 Unitech.. 0240 Universum.. 0037, 0081, 0240, 0000, 0106, 0195 Vector.. 0045 Vector Research. 0038, 0040 Victor.. 0067, 0041, 0008, 0384 Video Concepts. 0045, 0040 Videomagic. 0037 Videosonic. 0240 Viewsonic. 1972 Villain.. 0000 Wards.. 0060, 0035, 0048, 0047, 0081, 0240, 0000, 0042, 0072, 0149, 0062 Wharfedale. 0615 White Westinghouse. 0209, 0072, 0637 XR-1000.. 0035, 0000, 0072 Yamaha. 0041, 0038 Yamishi.. 0072 Yokan.. 0072 Yoko.. 0240, 0020 Zenith.. 0039, 0033, 0000, 0209, 1479, 0637, 0034, 0479 ZT Group.. 1972
Digital video recorder device codes
ReplayTV. 0614, 0616 Tivo.. 0636, 0618, 0722
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