Bose 321 Owners Manual

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To make changes in the settings menus
Whether you use your TV screen or the media center display to change settings, the same 
instructions apply.
You can use the actions above to change back to the original (default) settings, too. Do that if 
you do not like the effect of a change you have made, or accidentally made a change you did 
not intend. The default settings for each source are shown in the menu tables on the following 
pages.
1.
Turn on your TV and select the correct TV input to view your 3•2•1 system.
2.Press a source button on your 3•2•1 remote control.
3.Press Settings to display the Settings menu for the selected source.
4.Using the down (
) and up () arrow buttons, select the menu item you want to change.
5.Press the right arrow (
) button to select the menu item setting.
6.Press the up (
) or down () arrow button to change the setting.
7.Press Enter or the left arrow (
) button to save the setting.
8.Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu.
The progression in Figure 26 shows Output Mode for the FM tuner being changed from Auto 
to Stereo.
Figure 26
Changing the FM Output 
Mode setting
Tuner
Output Mode: Stereo
Tuner
Output Mode: Auto
Tuner
Ouput Mode: Auto
The down arrow 
button was pressed 
to select the 
OUTPUT MODE 
menu item.The right arrow 
button was 
pressed to select 
the setting.The up or down 
arrow button 
was pressed to 
change setting 
from Auto to 
Stereo.
Note:You can restore all default settings by choosing Restore Settings in the Systems menu, 
under Media Center options. This reverts all source settings back to the factory default set-
tings. It also changes the Audio Processing setting back to Automatic (found in the Systems 
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FM/AM settings menu
To see the FM/AM Settings menu, press FM-AM on the remote. Then press Settings. Press 
Exit to remove the menu from the screen.
Item
 NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Output Mode 
(FM only)Auto, Stereo, 
MonoAuto Allows you to listen to stereo broad-
casts in either stereo or mono output.
RDS Info
(FM only, and 
only on some 
systems)Off, On Off Displays station and program infor-
mation (as available from Radio Data 
System).
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer.
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.
Item
 NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Track __ of __ Allows you to select a track on the 
current disc.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer. 
						

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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
 NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Movie EQ* On, Off On Optimizes the tonal balance for movies.
Range Compression* On, Off On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibility. Keeps 
some sounds from overwhelming others.
Mono Decoding* On, Off On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry to pro-
cess mono sound (one-channel audio) for your system.
Time _:_ _ 0:00 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.
Title __ of __ Selects a DVD title from the current disc, according to 
the number set. Some DVDs do not allow direct access 
to titles.
Chapter _____ Selects a DVD chapter from the current DVD movie, 
according to the number entered. Some DVDs do not 
allow direct access to chapters.
Audio Track Dependent on 
discAllows you to choose one of the available audio tracks 
on the current disc.
Subtitle language Dependent on 
discAllows you to choose one of the available subtitle lan-
guages (only if included on disc).
Camera Angle 1 of ____ Allows you to select one of the available camera angles 
(only if included on disc).
A-B Repeat A, B 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 Settings button.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time expires. Choose 
off to deactivate the timer.
*Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See “Audio options” on 
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TV, CBL‡SAT, and AUX settings menu
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR, 
CBL‡SAT or AUX. There are no separate setting menus for these sources.
Movie EQ, Range Compression and Mono Decoding appear in the menu only if Audio
Processing is set to User Adjustable. Audio Processing can be found in the System 
menu under Audio options.
Item
 NameSettingsDefaultDescription
Movie EQ* On, Off On Optimizes the tonal balance for
movies.
Range
Compression*On, Off On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue 
intelligibility. Keeps some sounds from 
overwhelming others.
Mono Decoding* On, Off On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decod-
ing circuitry to process mono sound 
(one-channel audio) for your system.
Dolby Digital 
1+1**1, 2, Both 1 Plays audio content of selected 
soundtrack(s).
The content of the second sound-
track may be a second language, for 
example.
Sleep Timer Off, 10-90 
minutesOff Turns the system off after the set time 
expires. Choose off to deactivate the 
timer.
*Available only when Audio Processing is set to User Adjustable. See “Audio options” on 
page 47 for more information.
** Available only when a Dolby Digital 1+1 signal is detected. 
						

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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 3•2•1 system.
2.Press the System button on your 3•2•1 remote control. The System menu appears with 
Audio options selected, showing a list of the Audio options that can be changed.
3.Press Exit to dismiss the System menu.
Note:
Entering the System menu causes any DVD or VCD that is playing to pause.
Figure 27
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showing audio options
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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 3•2•1 system.
2.Press the System button on your 3•2•1 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 (
) arrow to select the option category.
5.Using the down (
) and up () arrow buttons, select the system option to change.
6.Press the right arrow (
) button to see the system option settings.
7.Press the up (
) or down () arrow button to change the setting.
8.Press Enter or the left arrow (
) button to save the setting.
9.Press Exit to dismiss the System menu. 
						

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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.
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System OptionSettingsDescription
Bass Compensation0 [default]
–14 to +14Normal low-frequency reproduction.
Decreased (–) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction.
Treble Compensation0 [default]
–14 to +14Normal high-frequency reproduction.
Decreased (–) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction.
Audio ProcessingAutomatic [default]
User AdjustableStandard Bose
® processing applied. 
Processing options (Movie EQ, Range Compression, Mono 
Decoding) available in Source Settings menus.
Input Levels:
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 LevelNormal [default]
–6, –3, +3, +6Standard signal level (loudness).
Decreases or increases signal level (adjustable to match the 
levels of other audio devices).
Note:You may want to adjust the input levels of external audio 
devices so they match the system’s internal FM and CD levels. 
						

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Video options
The video options affect the way the picture looks on your TV.
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TV Aspect RatioNormal [default]
Widescreen4:3 ratio screen display.
16:9 ratio widescreen display.
Widescreen DVDsModified [default]
UnmodifiedModified [default].
Unmodified.
Video ConnectorComposite + S-Video [default]
ComponentAread-only line that identifies the type of video connection 
made on the back panel of the media center.
Video Black LevelNormal [default]
ExtendedScreen black level generally appropriate for TVs.
Increases screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.
TV Video FormatNTSC (US) [default]
PA L  ( E U R O P E )
(MULTISTANDARD)Correct for NTSC (US standard) monitors.
Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.
Only for a TV that supports multiple formats (NTSC and PAL).
Progressive Scan*Off [default]
OnScreen image repaints in standard style.
Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
*Appears only when your TV is connected to the media center using a component video 
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Media center options
The media center options affect the general operation of the system.
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System OptionSettingsDescription
Display Brightness4 [default]
1 (darkest) to 4 (brightest)Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness.
Darkens or lightens the media center display.
Display LanguageEnglish [default]
Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, 
Italiano, Nederlands, SvenskaOn-screen display menus appear in the selected language.
Optical SourceNone [default]
TV, CBL‡SAT, AUXNo digital signal received via optical cable.
Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.
Tuner SpacingUS [default]
EuropeanChannel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected 
region standard.
Bose
® link Room 
Code*B [default], C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, 
L, M, N, or OAssigns a room code to your 3•2•1 Series II system when 
it is connected to a Bose link source.
Restore SettingsNo
Ye sMaintains current system settings.
Reverts system settings back to factory defaults.
*Appears only when a Bose link source is connected. 
						

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Remote control options
The Remote Control options help you set up your remote to control other audio devices that 
are connected to your system.
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System OptionSettingsDescription
TV BrandBrand name  Provides a list of TV brands for the 3•2•1 remote control to operate.
TV Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected TV brand.
CBL‡SAT DeviceCable, Cable/DVR, 
Satellite, Satellite/
DVR, HDTV tunerIdentifies the device connected to the CBL‡SAT input.
CBL‡SAT BrandBrand name  Provides a list of cable/satellite box brands for the 3•2•1 remote 
control to operate.
CBL‡SAT Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected cable/satellite 
box brand.
AUX DeviceTV/DVD, DVD/DVR, 
DVD/DVD recorder, 
Satellite/DVR,
Cable/DVR, DVR, 
VCRIdentifies the device connected to the AUX input.
AUX BrandBrand name  Provides a list of video recorder brands for the 3•2•1 remote control to 
operate.
AUX Device CodeCode number Provides a list of available device codes for the selected AUX device or 
(or video recorder) brand.
Note:
To find the brand and device codes for each component that can be connected to, and 
controlled by the 3•2•1 system, see “Device Codes on page A-1.”
Note:
After programming your remote to control external audio/video devices from the System 
menu, press the System button once to continue navigating the System menu.