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

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Speaker Accessories
The 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS speakers can also be mounted on optional Bose brackets, table 
stands, or floor stands (Figure 5). For ordering information, refer to “Accessories” on page 46.
Figure 5
Speaker accessories
Additional cables
To contact Bose for additional or longer cables, refer to the list of offices included in the 
product carton.
UB-20
Wall BracketUT-S20
Table StandUFS-20
Floor Stand
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Placing the Acoustimass® module
Consider the guidelines below when choosing a location for the Acoustimass® module.
Make sure to place it:
• within reach of the cables to the music center and an AC (mains) power outlet
• at the same end of the room as the TV and the speakers (Figure 6)
• a minimum of 3 feet (1 meter) from the TV, to prevent interference from the module, which is 
not magnetically shielded
Figure 6
3-foot distance between 
the Acoustimass module 
and the TV
Attach...

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With the speakers and media center placed as directed, you can enjoy the freedom to sit, 
recline, or move about in the room without missing a note.
Figure 8
System placement for ideal 
coverage
CAUTION:Be sure to read the section on making the connections before you plug in the 
system.
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Making the connections
The components of the 3•2•1 and 3•2•1 GS home entertainment systems are 
connected through the media center, using custom cables supplied with the system. The 
jacks on the rear of the media center are labeled (Figure 9), to help get everything hooked up 
right the first time.
Figure 9
Connection panel on the 
rear of the media center
CAUTION:Do not plug the music system into an AC power (mains) outlet until all the 
components are connected.
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3. Plug the connector labeled LEFT into the jack on the rear of the left speaker (Figure 12).
4. Plug the connector labeled RIGHT into the rear jack on the right speaker. 
Figure 12
Making the left and right 
speaker connections
Note:When properly inserted, there will be a small gap between the plug and the 
speaker panel.
Left and right speaker placement
For optimal audio surround effects, be sure to place the LEFT speaker to the left of the TV as 
you face it. Place the right...

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Attaching the supplied antennas
On the rear panel of the media center there are jacks for AM and FM antennas (Figure 15).
Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception.
Note:An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the two that are supplied. To add an 
outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the 
antenna.
Figure 15
Adding the AM and FM 
antennas
FM antenna
Plug the connector into the FM antenna jack on the...

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Connecting your TV to the media center
Note:If you will be using the 3•2•1 home entertainment system with both a TV and a VCR, 
skip this section and go to “Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center” on page 19.
Note:If your TV does not have an audio output jack, see “If your TV does not have audio out-
put jacks” on page 21.
1. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the 
back of the media center (Figure 16).
2. Attach the other end of...

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S-video as an alternate means to connect to the TV
An S-video input jack, provided on many TVs, delivers a higher-quality TV picture than the 
composite video output connection shown in Figure 16 on page 17.
To make this alternate connection, insert the end of an S-video cable from the TV into the 
S-VIDEO OUTPUT on the media center. This cable may be purchased from your Bose
®dealer
or a local electronics retailer.
Note:Some older TVs with standard TV cable connectors do not have...

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Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center
There are two options for connecting your TV and VCR to the media center. Before you pro-
ceed, you must determine if your TV has audio output jacks. Consult your TV owner’s guide if 
you need assistance.
If your TV has audio output jacks
If your TV has audio output jacks, you can directly route the TV audio to the 3•2•1 home 
entertainment system.
1. Attach one end of the supplied video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the...

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Turning off the internal speakers in your TV
When you listen to TV audio through your 3•2•1 home entertainment system, the speakers 
in your TV should not be on. Use the on-screen menu on your TV to locate the setting for 
INTERNAL SPEAKERS and select OFF. (Refer to your TV owner’s guide for instructions). 
Note:In some models, when the TV’s internal speakers are turned off, you may need to turn 
up the TV’s volume setting by 75% to 100% in order to hear audio from the 3•2•1 home...