Bose 321 GS home entertainment system Sold from September 2003 to 2004 User Manual

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If your TV does not have audio output jacks
If your TV does not have audio output jacks, you will need to import audio to the 3•2•1 home 
entertainment system through a secondary source, such as a VCR. For this type of 
connection, you will need one additional video cable, which can be purchased at your local 
electronics store.
1. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) into the Video Output jack on your 
VCR.
2. Attach the other end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the 
back of the media center.
3. Locate the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the back of the media center. Under the AUDIO INPUT 
heading, there are jacks labeled VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and AUX.
4. Attach the stereo cable to the media center by inserting the white plug into the jack 
labeled VIDEO 1(L) and the red plug into the jack labeled VIDEO 1(R).
5. Attach the other end of the stereo cable to the VCR by inserting the white plug into the 
Audio Out (L) jack and the red plug into the Audio Out (R) jack.
6. Attach a second video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT of the media center and the Video 
Input jack on your TV.
Figure 18
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Make note of the video input jack you use
Most TVs have several video input jacks (for example: Video 1, Input 1, or Aux). 
When you connect the yellow video cable to one of these jacks, make note of the name of 
the jack you choose. You will need to select the corresponding video input setting on your 
TV in order to play a DVD. See “Selecting the correct video input on your TV” on page 22.
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Note:Some combination TV/VCR units may not work with the Bose 3•2•1and 3•2•1 GS 
home entertainment systems. Please refer to your TV/VCR owner’s manual for information.
Note:A stereo or Hi-Fi VCR is required for optimal sound performance. If your VCR only has 
one audio output and is not labeled Stereo or Hi-fi, you have a mono VCR and require a 
Y-adapter cable (available at electronics stores) to connect audio to the media center. 
Then select Mono decoding (see “Audio Setup menu” on page 40) so your TV will simulate 
surround sound effects. Otherwise you will hear mono sound from both speakers.
Making the final power connection 
CAUTION:For dual voltage models only, be sure to set the dual voltage switch on the back 
of the Acoustimass® module to the appropriate voltage for your area (115V or 230V) before 
connecting to power. If you are not sure about the proper voltage for your area, consult your 
local electrical authorities.
To make the final connection, insert the small connector end of the power cord into the AC 
INPUT jack on the module. Insert the large end of the cord into an AC power (mains) outlet 
(Figure 19).
Figure 19
Connecting the power cord 
Note:On 220-240V models only, turn the Acoustimass module POWER switch to on (l).
Selecting the correct video input on your TV
In order to play a DVD, your television must be set to receive signals from the correct video 
input jack. 
Most TVs have a TV/VIDEO, INPUT, or AUX IN button for selecting the video input. When 
the TV is on, the words “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2”, or “AUX” will usually appear in a corner of 
the screen to indicate which video input is currently selected.
Before playing a DVD, locate the name of the Video Input jack (on the TV) that you have 
connected the video cable to, then turn the TV on and select the video input (on the screen) 
that matches the name of that jack. If you are unable to locate the video input setting on 
your television, please consult your TV owner’s guide.
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Installing remote control batteries
1. On the back of the remote, slide open the battery compartment (Figure 20).
2. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries, or their equivalent, as shown. Match 
the plus (+) and minus (–) marked on the batteries with the plus (+) and minus (–) inside 
the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Note:Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems 
reduced.
Figure 20
Installing the batteries
Connecting other sources
The 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to deliver high-quality home entertain-
ment free of complexity and complications. But it also provides flexibility for you to add other 
components in a variety of configurations.
If you plan to use your 3•2•1 home entertainment system with other components, please 
read and consider the important guidelines below.
Guidelines for connecting other components
• You can connect the audio output of up to three components, including your TV, directly to 
the media center using the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and AUX input jacks on the rear panel.
• Each input includes jacks for Left and Right analog audio and a coaxial jack for digital 
audio. In addition, the VIDEO 1 input provides an optical jack for digital audio.
• The jacks marked VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 are set automatically for movie EQ. If you connect 
a video source to AUX, you can still set sound for movie EQ in the Settings on-screen 
menu.
• When connecting a component’s audio to the media center jacks, remember to:
- use standard RCA audio cables
- match the red connector to the right channel (R) and the white (or black) connector to 
the left channel (L)
• For further details on making the video connections between your VCR and TV, refer to the 
manuals for those video components.
Note:The recommendations contained in this owner’s guide are basic suggestions for con-
necting external devices to our system. Instructions and terminology pertinent to these exter-
nal devices may vary, depending on the manufacturer. Consult the external device’s original 
owner’s guide for clarification on its setup and usage prior to making any connection.
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Connecting recording equipment
The rear panel of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for audio 
recording devices such as a cassette deck (Figure 22).
Figure 22
AUX input connections
Connecting other playback equipment
Other playback components, such as an audio CD changer, can be connected to the AUX 
inputs on the rear panel of the media center (Figure 22).
Figure 23
AUX input connections
Connecting digital audio components
Your other audio components may feature a digital audio output. If so, you can connect an 
optical output to the OPTICAL jack of the VIDEO 1 INPUT or a coaxial output to the coaxial 
jacks of VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or AUX on the rear panel of the media center. Use an optical 
digital cable or coaxial cable to make these connections.
Note:The digital audio inputs of this system are not able to decode a DTS bitstream from an 
external component.
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Controls, displays, menus
Turning on the system
You can turn your system on and off by pressing the On/Off button on the remote or the 
Powerbutton on top of the media center. Or, you can press any source button on the remote 
to select the source and turn the system on at the same time.
To turn on a component connected to the media center, use the remote or power switch for 
that specific component, or the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system. 
Note:The basic 3•2•1 remote and media center cannot switch components, such as the TV 
or VCR, on or off. However, the advanced remote supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system can be 
“taught” to do so. For additional information about the advanced remote, see “The advanced 
remote control” on page 28.
The remote control 
Note:The basic functions of the advanced remote are the same as the 3•2•1 remote 
described below. 
Buttons on the remote control are grouped according to function. Other buttons on the media 
center provide some of the same controls described below. 
POWER and MUTE controls
SOURCE controls
If you followed the instructions in the Setup section of this guide, you can turn on the media 
center by simply pressing the Video 1 button on your remote.
Switches the system on or off.
Mutes/unmutes the system volume.
Selects the built-in CD/DVD player and turns the system on.
Unmutes the system volume.
Selects AUX as the sound source and turns the system on.
Unmutes the system volume.
Selects Video 1 as the sound source and turns the system on.
Unmutes the system volume.
Selects Video 2 as the sound source and turns the system on.
Unmutes the system volume. 
Selects the built-in tuner and turns the system on to the previously 
selected AM station. 
Unmutes the system volume.
Selects the built-in tuner and turns the system on to the previously 
selected FM station. 
Unmutes the system volume.
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SOURCE and MENU controls
PLAYBACK controls
Tunes the AM/FM radio up/down to the next higher/lower 
frequency.
In an on-screen menu, selects the next item, up or down.
Seeks forward/backward to the next strongest radio station.
In an on-screen menu, changes the setting of a selected menu 
item.
Enters submenus. Also submits custom settings, choices, or 
entries in conjunction with other buttons.
Displays the menu of the DVD disc currently loaded in the tray, as 
the particular DVD allows. 
Displays or exits the Bose 3•2•1 system on-screen menus, pro-
vided that the correct Video Input setting is selected on the TV. See 
“Selecting the correct video input on your TV” on page 17.
Skips to the next/previous DVD chapter, radio station preset, or 
CD track.
Raises or lowers the system volume. 
+ Unmutes the system volume. Raises the volume.
– Lowers the system volume while it is muted.
Each button gives you access to a similarly numbered DVD 
chapter, CD track, or radio station preset.
When selecting numbers 1 through 9, entering a zero before the 
number ensures the fastest response.
Stops the disc player and, for DVDs only, temporarily holds the 
place where the disc stopped. Press Stop again and the player 
moves to the beginning of the disc.
Pauses the disc player in place. After 20 minutes, switches to 
Stop.
Starts the disc player. 
Scans back or forward for DVD chapters, CD tracks, or the next 
strongest radio station. 
Plays audio CD tracks (not DVD chapters) in varied order. Press 
again to cancel this mode.
Repeats a CD, CD track, DVD chapter, or DVD title until the 
button is pressed again.
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The advanced remote control
If you purchased the 3•2•1 GS system, your system came with the advanced remote control 
which can be programmed to control your TV and/or cable/satellite box. To contact Bose for 
information on how to purchase the remote separately, refer to the address sheet included 
with the system. 
Note:This remote functions as described on pages 26 and 27, with some additional features.
Menu buttons, described on the previous page, work similarly with the cable/satellite guide 
menu on your TV. However, the volume button on this remote does not affect the TV volume.
Enhanced controls
Programming the advanced remote
Find the four-digit setup code for your TV and cable/satellite box in the Appendix on page 48
Note:More than one code may work with your particular brand product. If you notice a lack 
of response or limited functionality after programming the remote, try a different code.
Note:If your advanced remote flashes rapidly several times during programming, an error 
has occurred. Wait 7 seconds for the remote to clear and begin programming again.
To control the TV
1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your TV.
2. Press and hold the Program and TV On/Off buttons for 3 seconds. The remote Source 
buttons will light to signal that you have entered programming mode.
3. Enter your TV’s four-digit setup code. 
4. Press Program once to complete programming. The remote will flash once to indicate 
successful programming. To confirm that, use the remote to change TV channels.
To control the cable/satellite box
1. Turn on both the 3•2•1 system and your cable/satellite box.
2. Press and hold the Program and Guide buttons for 3 seconds. The remote source
buttons will light to signal that you have entered programming mode.
3. Enter your cable/satellite box’s four-digit setup code. 
4. Press Program once to complete programming. The remote will flash once to indicate 
successful programming. To confirm that, use the remote to change cable channels.
Switches the TV on or off.
Does not turn cable box or satellite box on or off.
Selects TV as the source.
Turns on and off the cable/satellite guide menu. 
Exits the cable/satellite box’s displayed menu.
Returns to the TV or cable/satellite channel previously selected.
Enters the selected channel.
Changes the input selection on the TV.
Programs the advanced remote to control the TV and cable/satellite box. 
(Supplied with the 3•2•1 GS system or the 3•2•1 system in Europe only)
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The media center
The media center has a control panel on the top, a display area on the front that indicates the 
current status of the system, and a DVD/CD tray that opens on the front of the console.
Control panel and buttons
The media center has eight buttons located on the top control panel. Their functions are also 
available through use of the remote control.
Display indicators
With the system turned on, the music center display lights up to show the current system sta-
tus. Not all of the possible choices shown below will light up at once (Figure 24). The display 
changes with each adjustment or selection you make.
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Raises/lowers the volume. Pressing 
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Moves from one source selection to the next.
Selects the previous/next DVD chapter or CD track or scans to 
previous/next strongest radio station.
In AM or FM mode: tap to seek a radio station;
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In CD/DVD mode: tap to skip tracks or chapters; hold down to 
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TV on-screen menus
With both the TV and the 3•2•1 or 3•2•1 GS home entertainment system turned on, you 
can use menus that appear on the TV screen to choose among options for audio and video 
performance.
To enter the Settings menu
Make sure that the media center and the TV are both on. Press the Settings button on the 
remote. The displayed menu will contain items related to the currently selected source. For 
example, if you press Settings while watching a DVD, you will see a menu similar to the one 
in Figure 25.
To leave the Settings menu 
Press the Settings button again. The on-screen menu disappears.
Figure 25
Elements of the on-screen 
menu displays
To select a menu item
Use the remote control Tuneor ,Seekor,andEnterbuttons (as described on
page 27) to move through these menus and make selections, as shown in Figure 25.
Before you begin, make sure you have selected the correct Video Input setting on your TV. 
For more information, see “Selecting the correct video input on your TV” on page 17.
Submenu– This symbol indicates that there 
is a submenu of items for this selection.
Press the Enterbutton to enter the submenu.
Settings (DVD)
DVD Play Options
Audio Setup
System Setup
Lists options for how to play and view the current DVD.
select item
Title bar–Shows the name of the menu 
or submenu you are using (the currently 
selected source is in parentheses).
Menu items – Source-related set-
tings and submenus appear in this 
space.Selected menu item – Menu items are selected 
(highlighted) with the Tune up/down keys.
Menu item description – Describes the 
selected menu item.
Navigation controls – Identifies which remote 
control buttons to use within the displayed menu.Status display area – Displays sta-
tus information when a status item is 
selected.
goes to submenu
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