Sanyo DP42142 Hdtv Lcd Owners Manual

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HDMI
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VIDEOVIDEO
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VIDEO
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AUDIO
(MONO)DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Please read before operating your HDTV!
PROTECTING THE LCD-
LED SCREEN
CAUTION: The screen can be damaged if
it is not maintained properly. 
•Do not use hard objects such as hard
cloth or paper to clean the screen.
•Do not use excessive pressure when
cleaning the screen; excessive pressure
can cause permanent discoloration or
dark spots.
•NEVERspray liquids on the screen.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
•Handle by the cabinet only. 
•Handling by two or more people is rec-
ommended.
•Never touch the screen when handling.
•Handling damage is notcovered under
warranty.
•Do not remove the protective film 
covering the front cabinet while 
handling the HDTV.
POSITIONING THE HDTV 
•Always use a firm and flat surface when
positioning your HDTV. 
•Do not position the unit in a confined
area. 
•Allow adequate space for proper venti-
lation.
•Do not position the HDTV where it is
easily reachable by small children and
may present risk of injury.
•Once HDTV is positioned, remove the
protective film covering front cabinet.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement:
Source: AC 120V, 60Hz
AC Power Consumption:90 watts
Weight:31.2 lbs  (without stand)
Dimensions _________________________
WIDTH    HEIGHT   DEPTH
w/stand38.9 24.7 7.7
w/out stand38.9 23.7 2.9
NOTE: Dimensions are in inches
GETTING STARTED
Hook up your antenna or your cable
service to the HDTV’s ANTterminal
with the use of a 75 OHM coaxial cable.
NOTE: Keep your indoor antenna at
least 3 ft. away from the televi-
sion set and any other electron-
ic equipment.
The tuner in this HDTV can receive:
• 
Digital and Analog off air signals
from an antenna
• Analog or ClearQAM cable channels
from a direct Cable TV connection.
ANTENNA CONNECTION FOR
OFF-AIR SIGNALS OR CABLE
ANTENNA
CABLEANALOG / DIGITAL
ANTENNA IN
AV INPUT SELECTION
Press the INPUTkey to select the 
correct AV input for the video source
you wish to watch.
NOTE: Unused AV inputs may be dis-
abled with the Input Setting feature.
Finish SetupRepeat
Channel Search Result: Succesfully Completed
If you are having problems, call us toll-free at 1-800-877-5032
Analog Channels
Video 1 Video 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Digital Channels 16 26
HDMI 3
Before proceeding, please make
sure to correctly hook up your
antenna or cable connection and
all AV equipment to your HDTV.
1. PLUG IN AC POWER CORD
120V AC, 60Hz
2. TURN ON TV
3. TV SET LOCATION SELECTION:
Select “
Home Mode” to set the
HDTV’s backlight to an Energy Star
qualified level, or select “
Store
Mode” to set the backlight to a retail
display level.
4. CHANNEL AND SIGNAL SEARCH:
Select “
Signal Search” and press
ENTERto perform a channel search
from an Antenna or a direct Cable
connection, and a signal search
from devices hooked up to the
HDTV’s AV input jacks.
5. SIGNAL SEARCH RESULT SCREEN
The final setup screen displays ana-
log and digital channels found, as
well as AV inputs detected.
Select 
Finish Setupand press
ENTER.
NOTE: If you wish to repeat the
process, select Repeat.
INITIAL CHANNEL SEARCH
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Owner’s 
Manual
(English)
© 2012 Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation
1080p HDTV LCD
42” LED
1080p HDTV LCD
Model No.:
DP42142
As an Energy Star®Partner,
Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star
®guide-
lines for energy efficiency.ENERGY STAR
TRADEMARKS________
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
Manufactured under license from Audyssey
Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
®is a registered
trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
HDTV INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE ________________________________________
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HDTV BACK PANELHDMI (INPUT1, INPUT2 & INPUT3)
Use HDMI INPUT1, 2 & 3to hookup HD digital devices such
as a Blu-ray player, HD Cable Box, HD Satellite Receiver or
Video-game System.
Connect your digital device’s HDMI output to any of the
three (3) HDMI inputs on your HDTV with the use of an HDMI
cable.
NOTE: A DVI connection is possible via the HDMI (DVI) INPUT1
using an appropriate cable or adapter and connecting the
audio to the AUDIO mini stereo jack.
Analog / Digital Antenna Input
Hook up your indoor or outdoor digital antenna, or a direct
Cable service (Analog or ClearQAM).
USB
USB input jack is used to connect a USB mass storage
device to watch digital images stored in JPEG format.
AUDIO mini stereo jack (3.5mm)
For AUDIO signal from DVI device (using HDMI INPUT1).
Digital Audio Output (Coaxial)
Hookup a multichannel receiver with the use of a phono-
type digital audio cable.
VIDEO INPUT1(COMPOSITE)
Yellow (Video), plus white and red (Audio)  input jacks.
COMPOSITE connections are used to hookup your analog
equipment such as a VCR or an older DVD player.
NOTE: Match the color of your device’s output jack, the con-
nector and the HDTV’s input jack.
VIDEO INPUT2 (COMPONENT)
Green (Y), blue (Pb), and red (Pr) Video inputs plus the
white and red Audio inputs.
COMPONENTconnection will accept SDTV, EDTV and
HDTV video signals. Use it for great image quality from di-
gital devices such as a DVD player or Video Game system.
Match your digital device’s Component output jacks to the
Component input jack set (VIDEO2) on your HDTV.
NOTE: A composite connection is possible via VIDEO INPUT2
using the Y (VIDEO) jack and the L/R audio jacks (see
Video2 Setting.)
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit fully into your out-
let, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.15. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
In the U.S. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Code pro-
vides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrodes.
16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicini-
ty of overhead power lines or other electrical light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
“Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
18. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
19. When the MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK   DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTE-
NANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS UNIT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
FCC INFORMATION________________________________________________
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that improper modifications or unauthorized changes to this unit may void the user’s authority to 
operate the unit.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require
a safety connection to electrical earth.
Install two (2) “AAA” batteries in the
remote control. (Not included)
PRECAUTIONS:
• Replace both batteries at the same
time. Do not use a new battery with a
used battery. 
• There’s a risk of explosion if a battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Keep away from moisture.
• Be sure to match the “+”and “–”
signs on the batteries with marks
inside the remote control.
• Please properly dispose of used up
batteries.
WARNING: The batteries (or battery
pack) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.BATTERY INSTALLATION
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The American Academy of Pediatrics dis-
courages media use by children younger
than two years. For more information,
visit www.aap.org
.
SANYO television customers
should contact MRM
Recycling at 888-769-0149 or
visit their website at
www.mrmrecycling.com
regarding SANYO’s waste
management plan.
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through
energy efficient products and practices.
Changes to default as-shipped television configuration and settings or enabling certain optional
features and functionalities will change the energy consumption of the television, this may
increase energy consumption beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification.
Wall mounting of the HDTV must be
performed by a skilled person.
For foot stand disassembly (if needed):
•Place HDTV face down
on a padded or
cushioned flat surface to protect the
screen and finish.
•Remove the two (2) screws securing
each foot stand. CAUTION:Hold the
stands firmly as you remove screws.
1Remove the four (4) M6x12 screws
threaded in the VESA holes on the
back of the TV.
2Use the removed screws to secure
the TV to a wall mounting kit.
NOTE: Wall mounting kit is not included.
VESA standard interface:  200 x 200
Mounting screws measurements: 
Diameter: M6 (6mm) Length: 12mm
WALL MOUNTING(OPTIONAL)
NOTE: Skip these steps if you are wall
mounting the TV.
1Place HDTV face downon a
padded or cushioned flat surface
to protect the screen and finish.
2Carefully insert both foot stands to
the bottom of the HDTV and
secure each one by inserting a
M4x30 screw on top, and the
longer M6x40 screw on the bottom
as indicated in the diagram below.
NOTE: Foot stand screws are found in
the literature package.
3Position the HDTV on a firm and
flat surface with adequate space
for proper ventilation.
STAND ASSEMBLY______
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M6x40  
						

							REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION _______________________________
Auto –Searches the detected mode,
Cable or Air.
Cable –Searches for analog and
unscrambled (ClearQAM) digital cable
channels.
Air (Antenna) –Searches for analog
and digital off-air channels.
Digital Add-On –Searches digital chan-
nels adding newly found digital chan-
nels to the channel database.
Channel Search
Display the On Screen menu and use
the CURSORkeys to select
Channel. Press ENTER.
ON-SCREEN MENU
OPERATION
Channel Scan Memory lists all Analog
and Digital channels found. It also lists
Analog channels that were not found,
which can be added.
Use the CURSORkeys to move the
channel select bar through all enabled
and disabled channels.
NOTE: You can use the CHkeys to
change page.
Press ENTERto enable or disable the
selected channel.
NOTE: For information on local digital
channels, visit www.antennaweb.org
Channel Scan Memory
Channel Scan Memory
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IMPORTANT FACT:This HDTV maintains only
one database of digital channels. Therefore,
when you search for cable channels, the
database of antenna digital channels will be
deleted. You will only be able to receive those
ClearQAM channels your cable company
provides. 
Input Setting feature allows the
removal of unused inputs from the AV
input loop.
Use the CURSORkeys to select an
AV input. Press ENTERto disable
(uncheck) or enable (check) the high-
lighted  input.
NOTE: At least one input must and
will remain checked.
Unchecked box     means the input will
be skipped
Input Setting
Channel Setting
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Channel Scan Memory
Input Setting
Video2 SettingVideo1
Video2
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
USB
:Skip
Use this feature to establish either a
Component or Composite connection
to the VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks on your
HDTV.
Use the CURSORkeys to select the
type of connection you’ll use in VIDEO
INPUT 2. 
Press ENTER, a blue mark will appear
next to the selected option indicating it
as the active option.
Video2 Setting
SETUP
Display the On Screen menu and use
the CURSORkeys to select Setup.Press ENTER.
Menu Language
Choose between English, Spanish and
French for your On Screen menu’s dis-
play language. 
Press ENTERon the desired language.
Captioning is textual information trans-
mitted along with the picture and
sound. Turning Captioning ON (by
pressing the CAPTIONkey during nor-
mal TV viewing) causes the HDTV to
open these captions (digital or 
analog) and superimpose them on the
screen.
NOTE: Local broadcasters decide
which caption signals to transmit.
Use the CURSOR andkeys to
modify Font, Background,andForegroundof digital caption text.
Digital Caption
This feature allows you to set aCurrent Timefor your HDTV and
enable a Switch On Timefor the HDTV
to turn on at a specific time of day.
When 
On Timer Functionis set to ON,
the TV will automatically turn on at the
previously set 
Switch on Time.
Use the CURSOR andkeys to
modify the 
Current Timeand/or Switch
On Time.
Clock Timer
Use this feature to automatically block
programs with content you deem as
inappropriate for viewing by your 
children.
NOTE: This feature is designed to com-
ply with the United States of
America’s FCC V-Chip regula-
tions. Therefore, it may not func-
tion with broadcasts that origi-
nate in other countries.
ADJUSTING THE V-CHIP RATINGS
Select 
ONand press ENTER. SelectAdjust (Standard)and press ENTER.
NOTE: Blocking a rating will automati-
cally block all higher ratings.
Unblocking a rating will auto-
matically unblock all lower 
ratings.
For V-Chip (Movie) ratings select Movieand press ENTER, and then select the
desired MPAA rating limit. Press the
EXITkey to close the V-Chip menu.
V-Chip (parental control)
For V-Chip (TV) ratings select TVand
press ENTER. Use the CURSOR 
keys to select a rating and press ENTER.
Use the CURSOR keys to set the
rating’s status as 
Blockedor Viewable.Once ratings are set, press the EXITkey
to close the V-Chip menu.
NOTE:Some TV ratings offer more
detailed settings such as
Dialogue, Language, Sexual,
and Violence. 
SetupMenu Language
V – Chip
Digital Caption
Energy Solution
Clock Timer
Mode (Home/Store)Off
On
Adjust (standard)
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ADVANCED V-CHIP SYSTEM (RRT5)
RRT5 (V-Chip Regional Ratings 5) is an
advanced V-Chip ratings system for over
the air digital channels.When the HDTV
detects compatible RRT5 data, it’s
downloaded & stored in memory, and
the Setup V-Chip screen is then mod-
ified to show the 
Adjust (Advanced)option.
Use the CURSOR and  keys to
highlight the different options, and use
the ENTERkey to block or unblock the
selected rating.
NOTE: When vertical scroll bars appear,
press  CURSORto gain
access to the additional ratings.
MORE INFORMATION
Additional information about MPAA
(Motion Picture Association of
America) and V-Chip rating can be
found at: www.mpaa.org and
www.v-chip.org, respectively.Display the On Screen menu and use
the CURSORkeys to select
Picture. Press ENTER.
You may choose between 
Vivid, Mild,and Standard, which have predeter-
mined fixed picture parameter 
values, or choose the 
Manualoption
for customized personal settings.
NOTE: Each AV input can have its
own picture mode (pre-deter-
mined or manual.) Current
input’s selected option is indi-
cated by a blue marker.
MANUAL PICTURE SETTINGS
Manualparameters to adjust include:
• 
Color• Tint
• Contrast         • Brightness
• Sharpness      • Color Temperature
The Detailed Settingoption allows for
the adjustment of several additional
parameters such as:
• 
Signal Balancer• Noise Reduction
• White Balance• Edge Enhancer
• H-Size / V-Size     • Dynamic Contrast
PictureVivid
Mild
Standard
ManualColor
Tint
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color Temperature
Detailed Setting
Default
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ADJUSTING A PICTURE SETTING
Use the CURSORkeys to highlight
the picture parameter you wish to
adjust. Press the ENTERkey to enter the
value adjustment screen. Modify the
selected parameter’s value by pressing
the CURSOR keys.
NOTE:CURSOR  keys select the
next/previous parameter with-
out returning to the previous
menu screen.
Once adjustments are complete, press
the EXITkey to return to normal TV
viewing.
Display the On Screen menu and use
the CURSORkeys to select
Sound. Press ENTER.
Choose sound setting option:
Auto– Sound settings are linked to
the current Picture option and param-
eters are adjusted accordingly.
Dynamic, Mild, Standard–
Predetermined sound parameters not
linked with any Picture option.
MANUAL SOUND SETTINGS
The Manualoption provides different
parameters that can be personally
adjusted:
• 
Bass & Treble    
• Bass Extension 
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume 1
• Detailed Setting
– Equalizer: 
Personalize audio highs
and lows.
Manual
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Treble
Bass Extension
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Detailed Setting
Default SoundON
Medium
ADJUSTING A SOUND SETTING
Use the CURSORkeys to highlight
the sound  parameter you wish to adjust.
Press the ENTERkey to enter the value
adjustment screen. Modify the selected
parameter’s value by pressing the 
CURSORkeys.
NOTE:CURSOR  keys select the
next/previous parameter with-
out returning to the previous
menu screen.
Once adjustments are complete, press
the EXITkey to return to normal TV
viewing.
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the 
problem of large variations in volume level
between television programs, commercials,
and between the soft and loud passages of
movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated
into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback
volume is adjusted automatically, the per-
ceived bass response, tonal balance, surround
impression and dialog clarity remain the same.
NOTE: A thumbnail hide icon will
appear if a picture cannot be decoded
or if no thumbnail data is available.
View pictures on your HDTV with the
use of a USB mass storage device (not
included.)
HDMI(DVI)INPUT1
Insert the flash drive into the USB port,
the TV will display the Photo Viewer
screen, select 
Shuffle Playor Browse
Photosand press ENTERto begin.
USB FLASH
DRIVE
PHOTO VIEWER
USB INPUT
USING THE PHOTO VIEWER
Press ENTERon a thumbnail photo to
enable the Rotate, Full View and Start
Slideshowfunctions.
Once in 
Full Viewmode:
Use the CURSORkeys to change
picture.
Press ENTERto show the full view
options menu.
• 
Rotate• Zoom In / Out
• Pan• Slideshow setup
• Start Slideshow• Browse Photo
SLIDE SHOW
In the Slideshow Setupmenu you may
turn the Shuffleand Quick Changeoptions ONor OFF.
Press ENTERon 
Start Slideshoweither from the Thumbnail View
Screen or from the full view options
menu to start the slideshow from the
current picture. 
V-Chip (continued)
HDTV BACK PANEL
Your Sanyo HDTV is registered at the time of purchase, 
please keep sales receipt for future reference.
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the
information requested below and KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUR OWN 
PERSONAL RECORDS.
Model No. ______________________ Serial No. _____________________________
Purchase date ___________________ Purchase Price _________________________
Where Purchased _____________ ____________
(Located on back of unit)
ONE-YEAR LIMITED PARTS AND LABOR
WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO TELEVISIONS
PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AND PUERTO
RICO, EXCLUDING ALL OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER, AND DOES NOT
APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
WARRANTY APPLICATION
FOR ONE YEARfrom the date of original retail purchase Sanyo Manufacturing 
Corporation (SMC) warrants this TV to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and conditions for parts and labor. 
For the FIRST 90 DAYSfrom the date of original retail purchase, Sanyo Manufacturing
Corporation will replace any defective TV via exchange at the retailer. To ensure proper
warranty application, keep the original-dated-sales receipt for evidence of purchase.
Return the defective TV to the retailer along with the receipt and the included 
accessories, such as the remote control. The defective TV will be exchanged for the same
model, or a replacement model of equal value, if necessary. Replacement model will be
contingent on availability and at the sole discretion of Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
OBLIGATIONS
For one year
from the date of purchase, Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation warrants 
this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and 
conditions. During the first 90 days
under this warranty for any manufacturing defect or 
malfunction Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation will provide a new TV via exchange at
the retailer.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY
Please call 1-800-877-5032. Please be prepared to give us the television’s model number
and serial number when you call. The model number and serial number are printed on a
label attached tothe back of the unit.
For customer assistance, call toll free 1-800-877-5032.
This warranty expresses specific contractual rights; retail purchasers may have addition-
al statutory rights which vary from state to state.
(EFFECTIVE: March 1, 2007)
(Located on back of unit)
CHANNEL
PICTURE
SOUND
ECO ONTIMER
SUB CH
INFO DYN VOL
POWER. Turns your HDTV On or Off.
INPUT
. Selects the video source to
view. Holding down the key displays
the Input List.
ECO
. Modifies the Energy Saverlevel.
AUDIO
. Selects the desired Audio
mode. Stereo, Mono, or SAP (when
available.)
ON TIMER
. Displays the current switch
on time (if activated.)
CAPTION
. Cycles through the available
Caption modes (when available.)
RESET
. Pressing it twice restores your
HDTV to its factory settings. All user
customized settings will be cleared.
SLEEP
. Displays the “Off” Timer. While
Off Timer is on-screen, press the “0”
key to Set the amount of time (in 30
minute increments) at which the HDTV
will turn off.
NUMERIC KEYS
. Choose a channel
directly.
CH 
. Scan through the channels in
the memory database.
VOL + – – 
 
. Increases or decreases the
audio level.
RECALL
.Switch between current chan-
nel and last selected channel or input.SUB CH
. Use for the direct selection of
digital subchannels. For example: for
channel 39.1 press the 
3and 9 keys,
followed by the dash 
– –, and 1keys.
MUTE
. Mute or restore the sound.
INFO
. Displays theChannel Information
banner.
PIX SHAPE
. Cycles through the various
aspect ratios. The different settings
either stretch, zoom, or fill the image
on your screen. Bars may appear on
top and bottom of your screen (or on
left and right sides) depending on the
broadcasted signal or program.
DYN VOL
. Modifies the Dynamic
Volume feature  settings
MENU
. Display or hide the on-screen
menu.
HELP
. Displays the on-screen Help menu.
CURSOR
. Move the on-screen
cursor in the desired direction.
ENTER
. Set or select the highlighted
option on the screen.
EXIT
. Exits the on-screen menu.
Energy Solution
ECO (ENERGY SAVER)
ECO controls the LED backlight bright-
ness to reduce power consumption.
– Level 1: Energy Saver feature is off.
– Level 2: Low power consumption.
– Level 3: Lowest power consumption.
Press ENTERon the desired level.
LIGHT SENSOR
This feature detects ambient room
light brightness and uses that reading
to control the panel brightness level
and picture parameters to reduce the
HDTV’s power consumption.
NOTE: When room lighting is dark,
the panel brightness and/or the
picture setting parameters
such as brightness and con-
trast are lowered. When room
lighting is bright, parameters
are affected opposite.
Use the CURSORkeys to select Onor OFFand press ENTER.
AUTO SHUT-OFF
When Auto Shut-off feature is set toON, it will allow the HDTV to automa-
tically turn off when no video and/or
audio signals are being received.
NOTES: By factory default, this fea-
ture is set to ON. The HDTV
will automatically turn off if
no AV signals are received in
a time span of 15 minutes.
Use the CURSORkeys to select Onor OFFand press ENTER.
Use the Mode (Home/Store)option if
you would like to change the initial
Energy Saving Mode chosen at HDTV’s
first power on.
Home Mode -For saving energy and
power consumption reduction.
Store Mode -High brightness and 
contrast for display at retailer store.
NOTE: Only Home Mode qualifies for
Energy Star.
Press ENTERon the desired mode.
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INTRODUCTION5
Before you begin   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
System features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Selecting compatible discs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Checking for region code compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Glossary of terms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
SYSTEM SETUP8
Unpacking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Placing the media center   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Placing the speakers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Placing the Acoustimass
® module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making system connections   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Connecting the supplied antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Connecting cable FM radio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Connecting your TV to the media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Making audio connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Making composite video connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
If your TV has audio output jacks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
If your TV does not have audio output jacks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
VCR considerations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Advanced setup options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Making S-video connections (higher quality video)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Making component video connections (highest quality video)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Connecting digital audio devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Connecting your cable/satellite box, TV, and VCR to the media center   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Connecting a game console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Installing the remote control batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Connecting the power cord  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Checking your system setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
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Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Direct entry of a device code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Searching for a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Verifying an entered device code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Changing the default channel tuner assignment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
The media center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  345
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SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
OPERATION
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
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OPERATION35
Turning your system on and off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Playing video DVDs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Basic DVD operations   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Restricting access to video DVDs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Playing audio CDs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Tuning to a station  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Storing stations as presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Erasing a preset  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Using the sleep timer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
CHANGING SOURCE SETTINGS 40
Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
FM/AM settings menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
CD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
DVD settings menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
TV, CBL•SAT, and AUX settings menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS 45
Using the System menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Audio options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Video options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Media center options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Remote control options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
DVD Lock options   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 53
Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Replacing the remote control batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
TROUBLESHOOTING55
Troubleshooting table   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Customer service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 57
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® 321 Series II or 321  GS Series II DVD home 
entertainment system, which offers superb sound, elegance, and simplicity in an advanced 
home audio setup. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 321 Series II 
systems provide improved spaciousness from st ereo recordings, and bold movie effects from 
surround-encoded materials. Yet its few parts require little effort to set up, so you can enjoy 
your new system’s performance right away.
The following items are included to help you set up your system:
 Quick Setup Guide
 Detailed setup instructions in  the Setup section of this guide
 Setup DVD
System features
 Integrated AM/FM tuner and DVD/CD player in a small console
 Small, easy-to-place shelf speakers and an attractive hideaway Acoustimass
® module
 Easy-to-use infrared remote control
 Media center input ja cks for a TV, cable/satellite box or  other component such as a DVR
Selecting compatible discs
The DVD/CD player built into the 321 series II media center can play the following types of 
discs identified by their corresponding logos:
Video DVD  Audio CD
Video CD  CD-R and CD-R/W
 DVD-R and DVD-RW  MP3 CDs, where – All tracks were burned in a single closed session
– The disc format is ISO9660
– Each file has a “.mp3” extension and the filename contains no other periods
 SACDs (CD-compatible content only) 
						

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Checking for region code compatibility
For a DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region code numbers must match. 
These numbers are allocated according to where the player and disc are sold. The 3•2•1 
Series II DVD home entertainment systems have a region code which must also match the 
DVD discs.
Check the region code number on the carton of the 3•2•1 Series II DVD home entertainment 
system or on the bottom of the media center that comes in the carton. Then be sure to 
choose only DVD discs that show the same region number on the disc label or front cover. 
For example, a Region 1 DVD disc should display the following mark: 
Glossary of terms
Aspect Ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set. It is the width of the picture 
relative to the height. Our standard TV picture, in terminology used by that industry, is 4 units 
wide by 3 units high, or 4:3 (read as 4 by 3) in aspect ratio. There are currently two standard 
TV aspect ratios, 4:3 and 16:9.
Chapter – In DVD-Video, a division of a title. Technically called a part of title (PTT).
Component Video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals 
(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all 
television sets. 
Composite Video – A single video signal that contains luminance, color, and synchronization 
information. NTSC and PAL are examples of composite video systems.
Dolby Laboratories
– Developer of a perceptual coding system for audio.
Dolby Digital – a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs. 
 – the logo representing Dolby® Digital.
DTS – a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on discs.
 – the logo representing DTS.
DVD – An acronym that is most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital 
Versatile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system based on 12- and 8-cm optical discs.
DVD Video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, 
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio, and other proprietary data formats.
IR – An acronym for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives commands 
on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox – The projected aspect ratio of feature films is often 16:9 rather than the 4:3 aspect 
ratio of most TVs. Therefore, it is becoming common practice to transfer films to video with 
black borders at the top and bottom of the picture. The film picture becomes a “letterbox” 
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MPEG – a type of data compression used for audio or video storage on disc.
MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows you to record 
many hours of music on a single CD.
NTSC – An acronym for National Television System Committee. The organization that devel-
oped both the American Black & White and Color television systems.
PA L – An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. A television format used extensively in Western 
Europe.
S-video – A video interface standard that carries separate luminance and chrominance 
signals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of S-video is 
significantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate 
the signals. Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs.
Title – numbered elements of the DVD contents, which may include more than the movie 
alone.
Tr a c k – Individual selections recorded on an audio tape or disc.
Limited warranty
The 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems are covered by a 
limited transferable warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product 
registration card that came with your system. Please fill out the information section on the 
card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.
For your records
Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the 
Acoustimass® module. Please have your serial number ready before contacting Bose®
Customer Service.
Model: 3•2•1 Series II 
3•2•1GS Series II Check one
Media center serial number: _________________________________________________________
Acoustimass module serial number: __________________________________________________
Dealer name: ______________________________________________________________________
Dealer phone: __________________________ Purchase date: _____________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and product registration together with this owner’s guide.
©2005 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights 
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited. 
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.
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. 
						

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Unpacking
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials, which provide the safest way to 
transport your system. Check to be sure your system includes the parts shown in Figure 1.
If any part of the system appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose or your 
authorized Bose
® dealer immediately. For Bose contact information, refer to the address 
sheet included in the carton.
WARNING: 
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
Figure 1
Contents of the shipping 
carton 
120 VAC power cord
(U.S./Canada)
115/230 VAC power
cord with adapter
(U.S./Europe) Your system includes 
one of the following
cords:
240 VAC power cord
(Australia) 230 VAC power cord
(Europe)
230 VAC power cord
(U.K./Singapore)
Rubber feet for 
speakersAcoustimass
module
BatteriesSpeaker cable3•2•1 speakers Media center
Rubber feet for 
Acoustimass
module
Antenna stand  FM antenna
Setup and 
demo disc 3•2•1GS speakers or
Video cable
AM antenna Stereo cable  Acoustimass
® module 
cableYour system includes one the 
following speaker types:
Remote 
controlNote: If you purchased a 3•2•1 
GS Series II system, the left and 
right speaker cable connectors 
will be marked with a “GS”.
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 
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Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components
Use the following guidelines and Figure 2 to choose locations and positions for the compo-
nents of your 3•2•1 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 cab-
inet 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
Right 
speaker Left 
speaker
3 ft (1 m)
maximum3 ft (1 m) 
maximum
3 ft (1 m) 
minimum
Media center
Note:The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with the TV screen. 
						

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Placing the speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround 
effects that your 3•2•1 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 shelfPositioning 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 speak-
ers 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 sup-
plied 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 order-
ing information, refer to “Accessories” on page 54. Additional or longer cables may also be 
ordered.
Figure 3
Recommended speaker 
placement
• Place the speakers only on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up.
• Aim the speakers straight ahead toward the listening area. Do not place the speakers at an 
angle. Angling one or both speakers into or away from the listening area signifi-
cantly alters system performance.