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 65.

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: Stored music 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, the Lifestyle system can 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.

1. Press CDDVD on the 321 remote. This turns on the 321 system and selects the CD/DVD source. For video play, also turn on the TV. You may need to change the TV Video Input to see the correct video. Note: To prevent mid-play video disc problems, be sure the disc is clean. This is particularly important with rented DVDs. 2. On the media center control panel, press Eject to open the disc tray. 3. Place the disc (right side up) in the tray. 4. Press Eject again to close the tray. The disc begins to play automatically. If not, press Play on the 321 remote. The media center display registers disc information and progress as the play continues. Note: If the display text is not in your language, see Language choices on page 48.
Note: There are several ways to select a TV Video Input: If your 321 remote is set to work with your TV, press the TV Input button. If the remote is not set to work with your TV, use the Input button on your TV remote control. Or see your TV owners guide for instructions.

Selecting a play option

If you want to: Interrupt play, press Pause on the remote control. To resume playing a paused disc, press Pause again. Or press Play. Halt play, press Stop. To resume playing a stopped disc, press Play. To restart the disc at the beginning, press Stop once more and then press Play. Skip to the next CD track or DVD chapter, press Chapter up. Skip to the previous CD track or DVD chapter, press Chapter down.

Svenska OPERATION

Replay part of the disc, press Repeat. Press once to replay the CD track or DVD chapter. Press twice to replay a CD disc or DVD title. Press three times to end the replay. Scan backward or forward through the disc, press and hold Seek reverse or Seek ahead. Press Play to end the scan. Stop a disc and open the disc tray, press Eject on the media center.

Keeping your discs clean

Scratches or dirt on a disc can prevent it from playing properly. To avoid this problem: Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches. Return them to their cases after use. Avoid exposing discs to: chemical products that can cause damage. writing directly on the disc or on a label attached to the disc. direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity Use a soft, dry and lint-free cloth to clean the disc. Wipe straight out from the center to the edge.
Do not use a circular motion
Checking for disc compatibility
If you have trouble playing a disc, check to be sure it is one of the compatible types below. Video DVD Video CD DVD-R, DVD-RW Audio CD CD-R Region codes For any DVD player and DVD disc to work together, the code for the region where they were sold must match. A code symbol is marked clearly on the bottom of your system media center and on the DVD cover (where it may be very small). For example, Region 1 is.

For DVDs: Setting Parental Control
You can password protect some DVDs that are not appropriate for other family members. Choosing a password 1. Turn on your TV and your 321 system. Be sure to select the same TV Video Input that you use to watch a DVD. 2. Press the System button on your 321 remote control. The System menu appears on screen. 3. Press the right arrow button to select the DVD Lock icon. 4. Press ENTER. 5. Use the number buttons to create your four-digit password.
SACDs (CD-compatible Copy protection Music and other content content only) may be protected by international and MP3 CDs: domestic copyright laws burned in a single and may contain specific closed session restrictions on use and/or reproduction. Please in disc format respect the rights of the ISO9660 artists and other with.mp3 as the copyright holders. extension and no other periods in the file name. 42
Setting a restriction level 1. Choose a Parental Control Setting from the chart of ratings defined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Ratings supplied by the MPAA
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
2. In the System menu, select DVD Lock and enter your password. 3. Use the arrow buttons to reach Lock UnRated Discs and select Yes. 4. Move down to Lock Discs Rated Above and right to the numbers. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to select a number. Any numbers above this selection will be restricted by password protection. 6. Press ENTER to save this setting and Exit to move out of the System menu.
The numbers above the one you select will be restricted.
Playing a cable box or other component
1. Press the button for the source (CBLSAT or AUX) you want to play. This turns on the 321 system to the selected source. 2. Turn on your component and, if it is a video source, turn on the TV. If the 321 remote is set to control the component, you can press the source On/Off button on the remote. 3. Choose the proper Video Input on your TV if the source is a video component.
Adjusting for audio delay
While playing a DVD, you may notice that the picture and audio are not in perfect sync. For example, you see a persons lips move after you hear the words. To make small adjustments to this timing, use the audio delay setting on the 321 system: 1. Press the Settings button on the 321 remote control. The Settings menu appears on screen. 2. Move down to the audio delay icon ENTER. and press

Note: This option is NOT available UNLESS you have selected No in the Widescreen TV option (above) for your TV connected using a Composite, S-Video, or Component cable (not HDMI).

Option

Video Connector (Only an indicator.) Video Black Level (Appears on screen only if the TV connects to the media center using a Composite or S-Video cable.) TV Video Format
(HDMI) (Composite + S-Video) (Component) Normal (Extended)
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.

BUSY PROCESSING CDs appears on the media center display and the system wont allow you to store more CDs

For customer service

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

Antennas

FM 75 external FM antenna AM external AM antenna
Maximum ambient temperature

104F (40C)

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.

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)

Technical information

Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V 60Hz 300W International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 300W Dual voltage: 115/230V 50/60Hz 300W
Acoustimass module: 14"H x 8"W x 8"D (36.7 cm x 22.2 cm x 48.5 cm)

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).

4:3 screen 16:9 screen

Svenska GLOSSARY
D Digital audio Audio in digital form, which is encoded
as bits of information. Dolby Digital A means of encoding multi-channel audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. The logo representing Dolby Digital. DTS An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems. DTS encoding provides a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs. The logo representing DTS. DVD An abbreviation most commonly known to mean digital video disc or digital versatile disc. A DVD looks like a CD but contains high-quality video and multi-channel audio for movies.
DVD-R, DVD-RW Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD). Data can be added to a DVD-R once only, and to a DVD-RW more than once. DVD-ROM The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD), which allows no data to be added. DVD video A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats. DVR An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording (otherwise known as PVR for Personal Video Recording). With a hard drive, an electronic program guide, and internal processing, a DVR simplifies recording and playback of programs.
H HDCP An abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection. HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC, to control digital audio and video content as it travels across Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections. (It prevents unauthorized copying of programs.) HDMI An abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI is a de-facto standard interface that delivers clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.)
Y YPbPr See Component video.
T Teletext An information retrieval service provided by
television broadcast companies in Europe and some other countries, not including the U.S. Title A main component of contents on a DVD. There can be several titles on a DVD, one of which may be a movie.
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Sony.. 0533, 1533, 0864, 0573, 0630, 1017, 1033, 1069, 1070, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1516, 1536, 1548, 1633 Sound Color.. 1233 Sound Mobile. 1298 Soundmaster. 0768 Soundmax. 0768 Soundwave.. 0783 Sova.. 1122 Spectra. 0872 Standard. 0651, 0831, 0768, 0788, 0898 Star Clusters.. 1152, 1227 Starlogic.. 1005 Starmedia. 0818, 1005, 1224 Stevison. 1367 Strong. 0713 Sungale. 1074, 1532 Sunkai. 0770, 0850 Sunstech.. 0831, 1072 Sunwood.. 0788, 0898 Superscan. 0821 Supervision. 0768, 1152 Supratech. 0893 SVA. 0672, 0717, 0752, 0860, 1105 Sylvania. 0630, 0675, 0821, 1268 Symphonic. 0675, 0821, 1268, 1334 Synn.. 0768 TAG McLaren. 0894 Tandberg.. 0713 Tangent. 1321 Targa. 1227 Tatung. 0770 Tchibo. 0741
TCM.. 0741, 0790 Teac. 0571, 0717, 0741, 0768, 0790, 1483, 1227, 1197, 1165, 1006, 0833, 0809, 0759, 0758, 0692, 0675, 0516 Tec.. 0898 Technica. 1367 Technics. 0490, 0703 Technika. 0770, 0831, 1115, 1165, 1489 Technisson. 1115 Technosonic.. 0730, 1051, 1115 Techwood. 0692, 0713, 1530 Tedelex. 0768, 0690, 1004, 1228 Telefunken. 0790, 0758, 0789, 0833, 1483 Teletech. 0768, 0713 Tensai. 0651, 0770, 0690 Terapin. 1031 Tevion. 0651, 0798, 0768, 0652, 0833, 0898, 1036, 1227, 1347, 1382, 1483, 1730 Theta Digital.. 0571 Thomson.. 0522, 0551, 0511 Tiny. 1489 Tivo. 1503, 1588 Tokai. 0784, 0790, 0665, 0698, 0788, 0898 Tokaido. 0698 Tokiwa. 0716 Tom-Tec. 0789 Top Suxess. 1224 Toshiba. 0503, 0573, 0539, 0695, 1045, 1154, 1503, 1510, 1588, 1769 Trans Continens 0826
TRANS-conts. 0831, 0826, 0872, 1165, 1321, 1327 Transonic. 0730, 1165 Tredex. 0799, 0800, 0803, 0804, 0843 TruVision.. 0857, 1451 TSM. 1224 TYT. 0705 Umax. 0690, 1151 Unimax. 0770 United. 0695, 0730, 1489, 1446, 1367, 1351, 1228, 1173, 1165, 1152, 1115, 1072, 0884, 0826, 0788, 0713, 0699, 0675 Universum. 0591, 0741, 0790, 0713, 0779, 0869, 1227, 1530 Uptek.. 0763 upXus. 1345 Urban Concepts 0503, 0539 US Logic. 0839 V.. 1064, 1126, 1226 Valor. 1298 Venturer. 0790 Vestel.. 0713, 0884, 1530 Vialta. 1509 Victor.. 1241, 1597 Vieta.. 0705, 1265 Viewmaster. 0862, 1224 Vizio.. 1064, 1126, 1226 Vocopro. 1027, 1360 Voxson. 0730, 0831, 0690 Vtrek. 1228 Waitec. 1151, 1224, 1233 Walkvision. 0717 Waltham. 1530 Welkin. 0831 Wellington. 0713
Weltstar. 0713 Wesder. 0699 Wharfedale. 0790, 0698, 0751, 0752 Wilson. 0831, 1233 Windsor. 0713 Windy Sam.. 0573 WIZE. 1115 Woxter. 1005, 1151, 1224 Xbox.. 0522, 1708, 2083 Xenius. 0790 XLogic. 0768, 1152, 1228 XMS.. 0770, 0788 Xoro.. 1173, 1183 Xwave. 1001 Yakumo. 0652, 1004, 1056 Yamada. 0652, 0872, 1004, 1056, 1151, 1158, 1416, 1489 Yamaha. 0490, 0539, 0646, 0545, 1282, 1354 Yamakawa. 0665, 0710, 0872, 1104, 1489 Yukai.. 0730, 1730 Zenith. 0503, 0591, 0741, 0869 Zennox. 1265 Zeus.. 0784 Zoece. 1265

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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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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 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

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.*
AUX: Turns your system on and selects the AUX input as the sound source. On/Off: Turns a VCR or PVR that is connected to the AUX jack on or off.*

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.

Settings Auto, Stereo, Mono Off, On

Default Auto

Description Allows you to listen to stereo broadcasts in either stereo or mono output. Displays station and program information (as available from Radio Data System). Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer.

Off, 10-90 minutes

CD settings menu
To see the CD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing an audio CD. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen.

Name Track

Settings __ of __

Default

Description Allows you to select a track on the current disc.

Sleep Timer

Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose off to deactivate the timer.
Changing Source Settings DVD settings menu
To see the DVD Settings menu, press CD-DVD on the remote while playing a DVD video disc. Then press Settings. Press Exit to remove the menu from the screen. Item Name Movie EQ* Settings On, Off Default On Description Optimizes the tonal balance for movies.
Range Compression* On, Off
Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming others. Engages Videostage 5 mono decoding circuitry to process mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system. Displays the elapsed time of the current DVD. Also, allows you to move to a new location in the movie by entering a new time. Selects a DVD title from the current disc, according to the number set. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to titles. Selects a DVD chapter from the current DVD movie, according to the number entered. Some DVDs do not allow direct access to chapters. Allows you to choose one of the available audio tracks on the current disc. Allows you to choose one of the available subtitle languages (only if included on disc). Allows you to select one of the available camera angles (only if included on disc). Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start and end points are defined. To begin: 1. Move backward or forward to the point in the DVD where you want the segment to start. 2. Press Enter. 3. Move to the point where you want it to end. 4. Press Enter. Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button.

Normal [default] Input Levels: 6, 3, +3, +6 TV Analog Input Level TV Digital Input Level CBL/SAT Analog Input Level CBL/SAT Digital Input Level AUX Analog Input Level AUX Digital Input Level
Changing System Options Video options
The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV. Figure 29

Video system options

Select Video to adjust these system options:
TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector Video Black Level Video Format Progressive Scan

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System Option TV Aspect Ratio Widescreen DVDs Video Connector* Video Black Level Video Format
Settings Normal [default] Widescreen Modified [default] Unmodified
Description 4:3 ratio screen display. 16:9 ratio widescreen display. Modified [default]. Unmodified.
Composite + S-Video [default] Identifies the type of video connection made on the back panel of the media center. Component Normal [default] Extended NTSC [default] PAL Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs. Increases screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs. Correct for NTSC (US standard) monitors. Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors. Screen image repaints in standard style. Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
Progressive Scan** Off [default] On
* A read-only item that indicates the connection detected automatically by the system. ** Appears only when Video Connector is Component.
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

DVD Lock system options

Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Change Password
System Option Lock Unrated Discs Lock Discs Rated Above Change Password
Settings Off On 1 to 8 ____
Description No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies. Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set. Helps prevent viewing discs above the selected number when a password is created. Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies with certain ratings.
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

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

Problem Sound, but no picture What to do Make sure the TV is on. When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set to the correct video input. Check batteries and their polarity (+ and ). See Replacing the remote control batteries on page 53. Point the remote control at the media center. Make sure antennas are connected properly. Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center. Adjust antenna position to improve reception. AM antenna must be upright. Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage. Check to see if the Play symbol in the display is lit. After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play. Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label-side up). Eject the disc and try loading it again. There may be dirt or dust on the disc. Clean the disc. See Cleaning discs on page 52. The disc may be defective. Try another disc. Make sure region codes for both the DVD and player match. See Check for region code compatibility page 5.
Remote control is inconsistent or does not work Radio does not work or has poor reception

DVD or CD does not play

FM sound is distorted Sound is distorted
Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure. Reduce the output level from any external audio devices connected to the music center. Reduce the input level setting for the connected device in the system menu. Check the video cable connections. Check the Video Format setting and change to appropriate setting (NTSC or PAL). See Video options on page 47. Enter the password 2673 to access the parental controls and create a new password.
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Customer service

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

Technical Information

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

104F (45C)

Dimensions
Media center: 3"H x 13"W x 10"D (8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm) Remote control: 11/8"H x 21/2"W x 9"D (3.0 cm x 6.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 321 speakers: 31/2"H x 77/8"W x 51/4"D (8.7 cm x 19.9 cm x 13.6 cm) 321 GS speakers: 4"H x 51/2"W x 21/2"D (10.5 cm x 14 cm x 6.4 cm) Acoustimass module: 141/2"H x 83/4"W x 191/8"D (36.7 cm x 22.2 cm x 48.5 cm)

Audio inputs

AUX Left, Right (analog); D (digital) CBL-SAT L, R (analog); D (digital) TV L, R (analog); D (digital) Optical SPDIF digital, mapped to input

Audio outputs

Echostar.. 2005, 1005, 2003, 0775, 1169, 0280, 0453, 0610, 0853, 1086, 0167, 0396, 0511, 1170, 0312, 2011, 0454, 0713, 0871 EIF.. 0674, 0417 Elta. 0364 Emanon. 0421 Engel.. 0450, 1017 Eurodec. 0526 Eurostar. 0679, 1026, 1025 Expressvu.. 2003, 0775 Ferguson.. 0336, 0183, 0067, 0711 Fidelity. 0675, 0252, 0811 Finlux.. 0397, 0108, 0455, 0414 Force NO AS. 1101 Foxtel.. 0879 Fracarro. 0871 Freecom.. 0421, 0335 Fresat.. 0885 FTE. 0811, 0331, 0863 Fuba.. 0369, 0417, 0172, 0414, 0396, 0421 Funai.. 0338 G-Sat.. 0183 Galaxis.. 0656, 0834, 1111, 0364, 0833, 1101, 0288, 0813, 0863, 0283 Galaxisat.. 0321 Gardiner.. 0818
Device Codes Satellite box device codes
GE. 0566 General Instrument. 0869 GOI.. 2003, 0775 Gold Box. 0853 GoldStar.. 0335 Gooding.. 0571 Goodmans. 1246 Gradiente 2004, 0887 Grothusen.. 0335 Grundig.. 0173, 0805, 0140, 0750, 1150, 0139, 0571, 0847 HDT.. 1011, 1159 Hinari.. 0183 Hirschmann.. 0396, 0495, 0573, 0173, 0398, 0502, 1085, 0397, 0501, 0882 Hitachi.. 0819, 0455, 0491, 0489, 1250 Homecable. 0238 Houston.. 0668 HTS.. 0775, 2003 Hughes Network Systems.. 1142, 0749, 1749 Humax.. 0863, 0283, 1176, 1048 Hung Chang. 0732 Huth.. 0388, 0794, 0288, 0368, 0589, 0243, 0364, 0517, 0220, 0346 Hwalin. 0885 Hyundai.. 1011, 0758, 1159 IEEC.. 0605 Ikusi Allsat. 0368 Indovision.. 2004, 0887 Innova. 0099 Intertronic.. 0631 Intervision.. 0592 InVideo. 0871 IQ.. 0210 IQ Prism.. 0210 IRTE.. 0816, 0609 ISkyB. 2004, 0887 ITT. 0108, 0172 JiWon.. 0364 Johansson. 0332 JOK.. 0710 JSR.. 0364
JVC.. 2003, 0775, 0571, 0492, 0515, 1170, 0506, 2011, 0505 Kabil.. 0737 Kathrein.. 0658, 0092, 0249, 0442, 0622, 1224, 0173, 0358, 0553, 1057, 0123, 0331, 0480 KeyWest.. 0794 Kosmos. 0335, 0331 Kreiselmeyer. 0173 Kuang Yu. 0635 Kyostar. 0421 L&S Electronic. 1043 LaSAT. 0607, 0520, 0513 Lenco.. 0450, 0421, 0335 Lennox.. 0592 LG.. 1226, 0461, 0335 Lifesat. 1122 Logix.. 1017 Lorenzen.. 0299 Lupus.. 0369 Luxor.. 0172, 0108, 0573 Macab. 0586, 0179 Magnavox.. 0724, 0722 Manhattan.. 0520, 1017, 0455, 0765, 0592, 1083 Maspro.. 0336, 0092, 0750, 0495 Matsui. 0571 Matsushita. 0500, 0340 Mediamarkt. 0243 MediaSat. 0853 Memorex.. 0724 Metronic.. 0713, 0084, 1215 Micronik.. 1003 Minerva. 0571 Mitsubishi.. 0749, 0491 Morgans.. 0132, 0683, 0513, 1103, 0243, 0829 Motorola.. 0869 Multichoice. 0879, 0642 Multistar.. 0331 Muratto. 0335 Navex.. 0332 NEC.. 0499, 1270, 0496, 0508, 0507 Netsat. 0099, 2004, 0887 Neuhaus.. 0501, 0220 Neusat.. 0692, 0834

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