Owner’s Guide
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Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the system to rain or moisture.
WARNING: This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill
liquids in any part of the system. Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire hazard.
AVIS
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU
L’ARRIÈRE). IL NE SE TROUVE ÀL’INTÉRIEURAUCUNE
PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER.
S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the bottom of your 3•2•1 Series II home entertainment
system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’s guide.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Class 1 laser product
The DVD player contained within the media center is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT according to EN60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the media center.
CLASS 1
KLASSE 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUKT
LASER LAITE
LUOKAN
KLASS
1
1
LASER APPARAT
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec-
ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The DVD player should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Class B emissions limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Additional safety information
See the additional instructions on the Important Safety Information sheet enclosed in the shipping carton.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your sys-
tem properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting compatible discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for region code compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 Series II system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
System Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning your system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Basic DVD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restricting access to video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Basic CD operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing stations as presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Erasing a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Controlling Other Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Direct entry of a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Searching for a device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Verifying an entered device code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing channel selection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Changing Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To view the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To make changes in the settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FM-AM settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DVD settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To view the System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To change system options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DVD Lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting a password and restriction level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maintaining Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Device Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Cable box device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Satellite box device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
TV device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
VCR device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Digital video recorder device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
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is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 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 3•2•1 Series II
systems provide improved spaciousness from stereo 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.
Your system includes:
• 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
• Console input jacks for connecting other audio devices (such as a VCR, cable or
satellite box)
Selecting compatible discs
The DVD/CD player built into the 3•2•1 series II media center can play the following types of
discs identified by their corresponding logos:
• Audio CDs
• Video DVDs
• CD-R and CD-R/Ws
• MP3 CDs
• Video CDs
• DVD-R, DVD+R
Check 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:
MP3 compatibility
To be compatible with the 3•2•1 Series II or 3•2•1 GS Series II home entertainment systems,
MP3s must meet the following criteria:
• All tracks must be burned in a single closed session
• The disc format must be ISO9660
• Each file must have a “.mp3” extension and have no other periods in the filename
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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”
within the video.
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.
PAL – An acronym for Phase Alternate Line. A television format used extensively in Western
Europe.
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PCM – An uncompressed, digitally coded representation of an analog signal. This is the form
of the digital audio signal used for both CD and laserdisc. It is a serial data stream that is
coded for transmission or recording. PCM is also used for many other types of serial data
communications.
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.
Track – Individual selections recorded on an audio tape or disc.
Limited warranty
For your records
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.
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•1 GS 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.
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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
Your system includes one the
following speaker types:
Contents of the shipping
carton
Your system includes
one of the following
cords:
Acoustimass® module
cable
Media center
3•2•1 speakers
or
120 VAC power cord
(US/Canada)
Speaker cable
Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1
GS Series II system, the left and
right speaker cable connectors
will be marked with a “GS”.
3•2•1 GS speakers
115/230 VAC power
cord with adapter
(US/Europe)
Rubber feet for
speakers
Acoustimass
module
Rubber feet for
Acoustimass
module
230 VAC power cord
(Europe)
Remote
control
Video cable
Stereo cable
Batteries
230 VAC power cord
(UK/Singapore)
240 VAC power cord
(Australia)
AM antenna
FM antenna
Setup and
demo disc
Antenna stand
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
provided on page 7.
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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
3 ft (1 m)
minimum
Sample media center and
speaker placement
3 ft (1 m)
maximum
3 ft (1 m)
maximum
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
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 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 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 53. Additional or longer cables may also be
ordered.
• Place the speakers only on their bottom surfaces, with the Bose logo right-side up.
Figure 3
Recommended speaker
placement
• 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.
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Placing the Acoustimass® module
• Place the Acoustimass® module within reach of the cable from the music center and an AC
(mains) power outlet.
• Place the module at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 4).
• Keep the module at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the TV to prevent the module from
interfering with the TV screen.
Figure 4
Recommended
Acoustimass module
placement
3 ft (1 m)
minimum
• Attach the medium-sized rubber feet to the bottom of each foot on the module. The rubber
feet provide increased stability and protection from scratches.
• Choose a convenient location such as under a table, behind a sofa or chair, or behind
drapes, but do not block the port opening.
• Aim the port of the module into the room or along the wall. This prevents a blocked port or
over-powering bass.
• Stand the Acoustimass module on its feet. Do not lay it on its side or stand it on either end
(Figure 5).
Figure 5
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Recommended orientation
of the module
CAUTION: Do not block the openings on the back of the module, which provide ventilation for
the built-in circuitry.
CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. Although this is not an immedi-
ate risk to your video tapes, audio tapes, and other magnetic media, you should not store any of
these items directly on or near the module.
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System Setup
Making system connections
CAUTION: Do not plug the Acoustimass® module into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the
components are connected.
Note: If additional audio cables or longer cables are needed to make these connections, contact
Bose Customer Service. Refer to the list of offices included in the product carton.
Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media center
Plug one end of the Acoustimass module cable into the Acoustimass Module jack on the rear
of the media center (Figure 6). Plug the other end of the cable into the input (
rear of the Acoustimass module.
) jack on the
Note: The jacks for the Acoustimass module cable are keyed so that the cable connectors only plug
in one way. Make sure that the arrow on the connector body faces up when plugging in the cable.
Figure 6
Acoustimass module-to-
media center connection
Mediacenter
rear panel
Acoustimass
module cable
Acoustimass
module input
jack
Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module
1. Insert the single-plug end of the speaker cable into the SPEAKERS jack on the rear
panel of the Acoustimass module (Figure 7). Tighten both screws on the plug.
Figure 7
Speaker cable-to-
Acoustimass module
connection
Speaker
cable
Acoustimass
module cable
Acoustimass
module input
jack
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2. At the other end of the speaker cable, separate the left and right speaker cords as much
as necessary to reach each speaker (Figure 8).
Figure 8
Note: If you purchased a 3•2•1
GS Series II system, the left and
right speaker cable connectors
will be marked with a “GS”.
Separating left and right
speaker cords
3. Plug the LEFT speaker cable into the rear jack of the left speaker (Figure 9). Plug the
RIGHT speaker cable into the rear jack on the right speaker.
Figure 9
Left and right speaker
connections
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H
G
T
RI
F
LE
LEFT
speaker
cable
RIGHT
speaker
cable
Note: Make sure cable connectors are fully inserted and seated firmly in the speaker jacks.
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Connecting the supplied antennas
The rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with
your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception.
Figure 10
Antenna connections
Note: An outdoor antenna may be
used in place of the supplied indoor
antennas. To add an outdoor
antenna, consult a qualified installer.
Follow all safety instructions sup-
plied with the antenna.
FM dipole
antenna
Media center
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Plug the FM antenna into the FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna
arms and move them around to establish optimum FM reception. Extend the antenna as far
from the media center and other equipment as possible.
AM antenna
Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM jack on the media center rear panel. Place the antenna
loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2
meters) away from the Acoustimass® module. Experiment with positioning the loop for opti-
mum AM reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the AM loop antenna to stand it on
the supplied base, or mount it to a wall.
Connecting cable FM radio
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your
home. This connection is made to the external FM jack on the back panel of the media cen-
ter. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a TV/FM splitter so that only the
FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact your
cable company.
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