Bose 3 2 1 Gs Owners Guide

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2. Insert the antenna plug into the AM antenna 
connector. 3.
Press firmly to attach the antenna loop to the 
provided stand.
Small tabs on the antenna ring fit into notches on 
the stand.
4. Place the antenna in an upright position and at 
lease 20 inches (50 centimeters) from both the 
media center and the Acoustimass
® module.
5. Continue with   on the next page.
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1. Notice the large plug at one end of the 
Acoustimass module power cable.
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Connecting 
the module to 
a power outlet
What you need to use:
Acoustimass® module power cable
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2. Insert this plug into the power connector that is 
marked   on the Acoustimass
® module.
Note:  On some systems, the Acoustimass 
module includes one of two controls.
On 220-240V models only , turn the 
POWER switch to on (  l ).
On dual-voltage systems only , set
the voltage switch for the power
that is appropriate to the region 
where you use the system.
3. Plug the other cable end into the AC (mains) power.
CAUTION:  Bose recommends using a safety agency-
approved surge protector on all electronic equipment. 
Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic 
components in any system.
Note:  Surge protectors are available at most 
electronics stores.
4.Continue with   on the next page.
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® 
remote to control your TV and other components 
connected to the media center.
Inserting the remote batteries
The two supplied AA batteries go into the compartment 
on the back of the remote control.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover off.
Symbols inside the compartment show how to 
match the – and + symbols on the batteries. 
2. Insert the two batteries, making sure to match the 
markings.
3. Slide the cover back until it clicks into place.
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Setting the remote 
to control your TV 
and components
What you need to use:
Remote control
and batteries
Your component
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Setting the remote for your TV 
® remote with your TV, you must set 
the remote for the proper TV device code. 
1. Refer to the list of “Device codes” on page A-1. 
2. In the list for TVs, find the brand of your TV.
3. Write down several codes for your brand so you 
can try more than one, if needed. 
Note:  If one code works to turn your TV on and off but 
does not change channels, you can try other codes to 
find one that provides more complete TV control. 
4. 
5. 
hold  the TV button for several 
seconds.
Wait until the red light at the top of the remote 
turns on.
6. Use the number buttons on this 
remote to enter the device code 
for your TV. 
The light turns off briefly as you 
press each key. 7.
Make sure the light turns off completely after all 
digits are entered. 
If the light blinks now, the  code is invalid. Return to 
step 5 and try a different code for your TV.
8. 
and press the TV On/Off button. 

on again and change channels, using the 
number buttons or by pressing Channel up 
or down. 
If it performs both operations, this code is correct. 
Write the code numbers below:
If this code does not work, repeat steps 5-8 
using a different code for your TV.
Note:  For a CD changer or combination CD/DVD player 
and changer, your brand may not be listed in the CD/DVD 
device codes on page A-21. In some cases, the same 
br

and of DVD or VCR device codes can work with 
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Controlling another component

on, follow these steps.
1. In the Device Codes list, find the codes for the type 
and brand of your component.
2. 
® 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.

component and press the On/
Off button for this source.

the component on again and to skip 
forward by pressing channel up or down.
If it performs both op erations, 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.
 
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FIRST-TIME USE
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.
 
® 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  
to control your TV.
 Or use the remote control that  came with the TV.
3. Play the provided DVD.
a. 
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. 

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 
owner’s 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.
 
						

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The remote control
Aim the 1® remote control at the media center or at 
the component you are cont rolling 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:
 DVD
 AM

 SAT
 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).
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  
® system on and off.
Play begins with the source last used. 
Silences or restores the sound.
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 audio from the TV source and  turns 

If the remote is set up control your TV: 
 Input  selects a TV Video Input.
 On/Off turns the TV on and of f.
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 


If the remote is set up to control this source, 
On/Off turns the cable or satellite box on 
and off. 
Selects the audio from the device connected 
to AUX on the media center rear panel. 

If the remote is set up to control this source, 
On/Off turns the AUX device on and off.
 
 
						

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Menu and movement buttons
Enters the Settings menu for the source that is 
playing.
Enters the System main menu.
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.

® 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. 
Moves up, down, left, or right in a menu or 
screen.
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 fo rward to the next:
 TV, cable, or satellite channel

 DVD chapter