Bose 321 GS Series II DVD home entertainment system Sold from July 2004 to present User Manual

							CHANGING
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CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS
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DVD Lock options
The DVD Lock options allow you to restrict viewing of DVD videos with certain ratings. To 
activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish a password in the 
DVD Lock section of the System menu.
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System OptionSettingsDescription
Lock Unrated DiscsOff
On No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.
Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when 
password is set.
Lock Discs Rated Above1 to 8 Helps prevent viewing discs above the selected 
number when a password is created.
Manage DVD Password_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict 
access to movies with certain ratings.
Setting a password and restriction level
Your password will help prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating 
than your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by 
the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). See “Motion Picture Association of Amer-
ica (MPAA) rating system” on page 52.
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 the DVD Lock option.
4.Press Enter or the down (
) arrow key.
Note:
If you are using the DVD Lock option for the first time, enter a four-digit password. Then 
enter it again to confirm. 
						

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CHANGING SYSTEM OPTIONS
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5.
Enter your four-digit password.
6.Using the down (
) button, scroll down to Lock Discs Rated Above.
7.Press the right arrow (
) button to see the available settings.
8.Press the up (
) or down () arrow button to find the rating you want.
9.Press Enter or the left arrow (
) button to save the setting.
10.Press Exit to dismiss the Settings menu.
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system
Parental
Control
Setting
MPAA 
RatingAudience 
Restriction
8 None
7 NC-17 Adult audiences
6 R Mature audiences
5 Mature teenage audiences
4 PG-13 Teenage audiences
3 PG Mature young audiences
2 Most audiences
1 G General

Example: Choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, restricts access to videos 
rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering 
the password.
Your password also helps prevent others from changing the restriction level setting without 
permission. 
						

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MAINTAINING
 YOUR
 SYSTEM
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MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
Cleaning
Cleaning the media center
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside surfaces of the media center.
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning 
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
Cleaning the speakers
• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free 
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
• Do not use any sprays near the speakers. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning 
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
• The speaker grilles require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully 
if necessary.
Cleaning discs
• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 33a).
• To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft and dry lint-free, 
cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside (Figure 33b).
Do not use any chemical products; they can damage the disc.
• Do not use a circular motion to clean (Figure 33c).
• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of a disc.
• To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, return discs to their cases after use. Store each disc 
in its case, away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
Figure 33
Disc carea.b.c. 
						

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MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
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Replacing the remote control batteries
CAUTION: Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. 
Do not incinerate.
• Slide open the battery compartment (Figure 34).
• Notice the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the compartment and install the batteries 
accordingly. Be sure to replace both batteries.
• Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Figure 34
Putting in the batteries
AA batteries (IEC R6)
 Battery compartment cover
Accessories
The Bose® 3•2•1 Series II and 3•2•1 GS Series II system shelf speakers are compatible with 
Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands and 
UTS-20 table stands (Figure 35). Bose also offers cable adapters for use in running speaker 
cable through walls. 
For further information or to order the mounting brackets, stands, or cable adapters, contact 
your Bose dealer or Bose Corporation directly. Refer to the address sheet included in the 
shipping carton.
Figure 35
Speaker accessories
UB-20
Wall BracketUS-T20
Ta b l e  S t a n dUFS-20
Floor Stand 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting table
Problem What to do
System doesn’t do 
anything• Make sure the unit is turned on. Try pressing the remote On-Off button and the media 
center On-Off button.
• Make sure the power cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass
® module and plugged 
firmly into an operating AC wall outlet.
• Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.).
• Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for one minute, then recon-
nect it. This allows the unit to reset itself. After reconnecting the power cord, wait for the 
message, “BOSE 3•2•1” to appear on the media center display.
Disc won’t eject • Turn off the unit.
• Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for one minute, then recon-
nect it. This allows the unit to reset itself.
• Before powering on, press and hold Eject on the media center.
No sound • Increase the volume.
• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote con-
trol to unmute the sound.
• Be sure to select the correct source for the desired input.
• Make sure the Acoustimass module cable and speaker cable are firmly seated in their 
respective jacks and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the 
Acoustimass module jack.
• Check speaker connections.
• Turn the media center off for 10 seconds, then on again, to restore communication 
between the media center and the speakers.
• Check the connections for any external audio devices.
• Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray.
• Connect the FM and AM antennas.
• Unplug the Acoustimass module power cord from the outlet for a minute, then reconnect it. 
This allows the unit to reset itself.
• If you are using an optical digital audio connection, make sure that the optical jack is cor-
rectly assigned in the System menu.
• Make sure the volume is turned up on the TV.
• Check input level settings for each connected device in the System menu. 
						

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Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the 
address list included in the carton. Sound, but no picture • Make sure the TV is on.
• When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set to the correct video 
input.
Remote control is 
inconsistent or does not 
work• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See “Replacing the remote control batteries” 
on page 54.
• Point the remote control at the media center.
Radio does not work
or has poor reception• Make sure antennas are connected properly.
• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.
• Adjust antenna position to improve reception. 
• AM antenna must be upright.
• Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.
• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.
DVD or CD does not 
play• Check to see if the Play symbol in the display is lit.
• After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play. 
• Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label-side up).
• Eject the disc and try loading it again.
• There may be dirt or dust on the disc. Clean the disc. See “Cleaning discs” on page 53.
• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.
• Make sure region codes for both the DVD and player match. See “Check for region code 
compatibility” page 6.
FM sound is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
Sound is distorted • Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
• Reduce the output level from any external audio devices connected to the music center.
• Reduce the input level setting for the connected device in the system menu.
Picture is black and 
white or rolling• Check the video cable connections.
• Check the Video Format setting and change to appropriate setting (NTSC or PAL). 
See “Video options” on page 47.
You forgot your 
password• Enter the password 2673 to access the parental controls and create a new password. Problem What to do 
						

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V 60Hz 300W
International: 220-240V
 50/60Hz 300W
Dual voltage: 115/230V
 50/60Hz 300W
Audio inputs
AUX – Left, Right (analog); D (digital)
CBL‡SAT – L, R (analog); D (digital)
TV – L, R (analog); D (digital)
Optical – SPDIF digital, mapped to input
Audio outputs
Acoustimass® Module – SPDIF
Video inputs
C (composite) – NTSC or PAL format
S-Video
Video outputs
C (composite) – NTSC or PAL format
S-Video
Component Y, Pb, Pr 
Antennas
FM 75: – external FM antenna
AM – external AM antenna
Maximum ambient temperature
104°F (45°C)
Dimensions
Media center: 3¼"H x 13¾"W x 10"D 
(8.3 cm x 34.9 cm x 25.4 cm)
Remote control: 1
1/8"H x 21/2"W x 9"D 
(3.0 cm x 6.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
3•2•1 speakers: 3
1/2"H x 77/8"W x 51/4"D
(8.7 cm x 19.9 cm x 13.6 cm)
3•2•1 GSspeakers: 2
1/2"H x 51/2"W x 4"D 
(6.4 cm x 14 cm x 10.5 cm)
Acoustimass module: 14
1/2"H x 83/4"W x 191/8"D
(36.7 cm x 22.2 cm x 48.5 cm)
Weights
Media center: 6.7 lb (3.0 kg)
3•2•1 speakers: 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) each
GS speakers: 1 lb (.45 kg) each
Acoustimass module: 23.3 lb (10.6 kg)
Finish
Media center: polymer
Speakers: polymer
Acoustimass module: polymer 
						

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Finding the right device codesUsing the right device codes, you can set up your new universal remote to control the video devices you want to use 
with your speaker system. For the remote  setup procedure, see your owner’s guide.
To find available codes for a devi ce, search the listing under the appropriate device type heading.
If you have a combination devi ce, such as a TV with a built-in DVD or  VCR device, first search the “COMBINATION” 
listings starting on page 20. If you cannot find a valid code  there, then search the listings for individual device types. 
Keep in mind that combination devices may us e the same code for each device in the unit. 
TV ........................................................................................................................ A-2Television
CBL...................................................................................................................... A-8Cable box 
SAT ...................................................................................................................... A-9Satellite receiver
DVD ................................................................................................................... A-11
VCR ................................................................................................................... A-15
VCR 
DVR ................................................................................................................... A-18Digital Video Recorder
HDTV ................................................................................................................. A-19HDTV Decoder
Combination ...................................................................................................... A-20
TV/VCR .............................................................................................................. A-20
TV/VCR combination 
TV/DVD .............................................................................................................. A-20
TV/DVD combination
TV/VCR/DVD ........................................................................................................ A-20
TV/VCR/DVD combination
VCR/DVD ............................................................................................................ A-20
VCR/DVD combination
CBL/DVR ............................................................................................................ A-21
Cable/DVR combination 
SAT/DVR............................................................................................................. A-21
Satellite/DVR combination 
DVD/DVR ............................................................................................................ A-21
DVD/DVR combination
DEVICE CODES
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A–2
DEVICE CODES
A-Mark .......................... 0003
Abex .............................. 0032
Addison ......................... 0092, 0108, 0653, 1150
Admiral .......................... 0093, 0463
Advent ........................... 0761, 0783, 0815, 0817, 
0842
Adventura ...................... 0046
Adyson .......................... 0032, 0217
AEA ............................... 0037
AEG ............................... 0606
Agashi ........................... 0217
Aiko ............................... 0037, 0092, 0217
Aim ................................ 0208, 0606, 0706
Aiwa............................... 0701, 1180
Akai ............................... 1537, 0812, 0745, 0714, 
0708, 0706, 0702, 0698, 
0672, 0631, 0606, 0602, 
0556, 0548, 0480, 0217, 
0208, 0178, 0060, 0037, 
0030
Akiba ............................. 0037, 0282
Akira .............................. 0037, 0556
Akito .............................. 0037
Akura ............................. 0037, 0282, 0714, 1037
Alaron ............................ 0179
Alba ............................... 0037, 0443, 0714, 1037
Albatron ......................... 0700, 0843
Alfide ............................. 0672
Allorgan ......................... 0217
Allstar ............................ 0037
Ambassador .................. 0177
America Action .............. 0180
Amplivision .................... 0217, 0370
Ampro............................ 0751
Amstrad ......................... 0037, 0171, 0177, 1037
Anam ............................. 0003, 0180, 0250, 0628, 
0700
Anam National ............... 0055, 0250, 0650
Andersson ..................... 1163
Anex .............................. 0037
Anhua ............................ 0051
Anitech .......................... 0037, 0282
Ansonic ......................... 0370, 0556
AOC............................... 0003, 0018, 0019, 0030, 
0052, 0060, 0092, 0093, 
0108, 0178, 0179, 0180, 
0185, 0451, 0628, 1150
Apex .............................. 0156, 0765
Apex Digital ................... 0748, 0765, 0767, 0879, 
0890
Arcam ............................ 0217
Archer ............................ 0003Ardem ............................ 0037, 0486, 0556, 0633, 
0714
Aristona ......................... 0037, 0556
ART................................ 1037
Astra .............................. 0037
Asuka............................. 0217
ATD ................................ 0698
Atlantic .......................... 0001
Audinac ......................... 0180
Audiosonic..................... 0037, 0217, 0370, 0486, 
0714
Audioton ........................ 0217, 0486
Audiovox ....................... 0003, 0092, 0180, 0451, 
0623, 0802, 0875
Autovox ......................... 0217
Aventura ........................ 0171
Awa................................ 0037, 0108, 0157, 0217, 
0512, 0606, 0698
Axxon ............................ 0714
Baile............................... 0001, 0661
Baird .............................. 0208, 0217
Bang & Olufsen ............. 0565
Baosheng ...................... 0817
Basic Line ...................... 0037, 0217, 0282, 0556, 
1037, 1163
Baur ............................... 0037, 0146, 0512
Baysonic........................ 0180
Bazin.............................. 0217
Beaumark ...................... 0178
Beijing............................ 0001, 0208, 0226, 0661, 
0812, 0817
Beko .............................. 0037, 0370, 0486, 0606, 
0714, 1037
Belcor ............................ 0019
Bell & Howell ................. 0016, 0154
BenQ ............................. 1032, 1756
Beon .............................. 0032, 0037
Best ............................... 0370
Bestar ............................ 0037, 0370
Binatone ........................ 0217
Black Diamond .............. 0556, 0587, 1037
Blaupunkt ...................... 0170, 0195
Blue Sky ........................ 0037, 0282, 0556, 0606, 
0714, 1037, 1254
Blue Star........................ 0282
Boots ............................. 0217
Boxlight ......................... 0893
BPL................................ 0037, 0208, 0282
Bradford ........................ 0180
Brandt 0335, 0560, 0625, 0714
Brandt Electronique....... 0335
Brinkmann ..................... 0037, 0486
Britannia ........................ 0217
Brockwood .................... 0019Broksonic ...................... 0003, 0180, 0236, 0463
Bush .............................. 0037, 0208, 0217, 0282, 
0486, 0556, 0661, 0698, 
0714, 1037
Caihong ......................... 0817
Cailing............................ 0748
Candle ........................... 0030, 0046, 0056, 0186
Carad ............................. 0037, 1037
Carena ........................... 0037
Carnivale........................ 0030
Carver ............................ 0054, 0170
Cascade ........................ 0037
Casio ............................. 0037
Cathay ........................... 0037
CCE ............................... 0037, 0217
Celebrity ........................ 0000
Celera ............................ 0765
Celestial ......................... 0767
Centrex .......................... 0698, 0780
Centrum......................... 1037
Centurion ....................... 0037
CGE ............................... 0370
CGM .............................. 1037
Changcheng .................. 0001, 0051, 0661, 0817
Changfei ........................ 0817
Changfeng ..................... 0817
Changhai ....................... 0817
Changhong .................... 0156, 0508, 0765, 0767, 
0783, 0817, 1156
Chengdu ........................ 0817
Ching Tai ........................ 0003, 0092, 0179
Chun Yun ....................... 0000, 0003, 0092, 0179, 
0180, 0700, 0843, 1150
Chung Hsin .................... 0053, 0108, 0180, 1150
Chunsun ........................ 0817
Cinema .......................... 0672
Cineral ........................... 0092, 0451
Citizen............................ 0030, 0039, 0046, 0056, 
0060, 0092, 0186, 0280
Clairtone ........................ 0185
Clarion ........................... 0180
Clarivox.......................... 0037
Clatronic ........................ 0037, 0217, 0370, 0556, 
0606, 0714
Clayton .......................... 1037
CMS Hightec ................. 0217
Commercial ..................
Solutions0047, 1447
Concerto........................ 0056
Condor........................... 0037, 0282, 0370
Conia ............................. 0754
Conic ............................. 0032
Conrac ........................... 0808
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DEVICE CODES
Conrowa ........................ 0145, 0156, 0698, 1156
Contec........................... 0037, 0157, 0180, 0185, 
0698
Cosmel .......................... 0037
Craig .............................. 0180
Crosley .......................... 0054
Crown ............................ 0037, 0039, 0053, 0180, 
0208, 0370, 0486, 0606, 
0672, 0714
Crown Mustang ............. 0672
Curtis Mathes ................ 1347, 1147, 0702, 0466, 
0451, 0166, 0154, 0145, 
0093, 0060, 0056, 0054, 
0051, 0047, 0039, 0030, 
0016
CXC ............................... 0180
D-Vision ......................... 0037, 0556
D.Boss........................... 0037
Daewoo ......................... 1661, 1150, 0880, 0865, 
0706, 0700, 0672, 0661, 
0634, 0628, 0623, 0556, 
0451, 0217, 0180, 0178, 
0170, 0154, 0108, 0092, 
0056, 0039, 0037, 0032, 
0030, 0019, 0003
Dansai ........................... 0032, 0037, 0208
Dantax ........................... 0606, 0714
Datsura .......................... 0208
Daytek ........................... 0037, 0706
Daytron .......................... 0019
Dayu .............................. 0661
De Graaf ........................ 0208, 0548
DEC ............................... 0556, 0698
Decca ............................ 0037, 0217
Deitron ........................... 0037
Dell ................................ 1080, 1178, 1264, 1454
Denon ............................ 0145, 0511
Denstar .......................... 0628
Denver ........................... 0037, 0587, 0606, 1189
Desmet .......................... 0037
Diamant ......................... 0037
Diamond ........................ 0037, 0672, 0698, 0706
Dick Smith  ....................
Electronics0698
Digatron......................... 0037
Digital Life ..................... 0780, 0872
Digitor ............................ 0037, 0698
Digix .............................. 0880
DiK................................. 0037
Dixi ................................ 0037
DL .................................. 0037, 0780, 0872
Domeos ......................... 0037, 1037
Dream Vision ................. 1704
DSE ............................... 0698
Dual ............................... 0037, 0217
Dual Tec......................... 0217
Dumont ......................... 0017, 0019Durabrand ..................... 0003, 0171, 0178, 0180, 
0463, 1034, 1463
Dwin .............................. 0093, 0720, 0774
Dynatron ........................ 0037
Ecco .............................. 0706
ECE ............................... 0037
Elbe ............................... 0217
Electroband ................... 0000, 0185
Electrograph .................. 1755
Electrohome .................. 0381
Elekta............................. 0037, 0282
Elektra ........................... 0017, 1661
Elin................................. 0037, 0548
Emerson ........................ 0714, 0623, 0486, 0463, 
0451, 0370, 0282, 0280, 
0236, 0185, 0180, 0179, 
0178, 0177, 0171, 0154, 
0039, 0038, 0037, 0019
Emperor......................... 0282
Envision ......................... 0030, 0813
Epson ............................ 0833, 0840, 1122, 1322
Erres .............................. 0037
ESA................................ 0171, 0812
ESC ............................... 0037, 0217
Ether .............................. 0003, 0030
Etron .............................. 0001
Eurofeel ......................... 0217
EuroLine ........................ 0556
Euroman ........................ 0037, 0217
Europa ........................... 0037
Europhon ....................... 0217
Evolution........................ 1756
Exquisit .......................... 0037
Fagor ............................. 0037
Feilu ............................... 0817
Feiyue ............................ 0817
Ferguson ....................... 0037, 0053, 0335, 0443, 
0548, 0560, 0625
Fidelity ........................... 0037, 0171, 0512
Filsai .............................. 0217
Finlandia ........................ 0208, 0548
Finlux ............................. 0037, 0179, 0217, 0480, 
0556, 0606, 0629, 0631, 
0714, 0808
Firstar ............................ 0236
Firstline .......................... 0037, 0208, 0217, 0556, 
0587, 0714, 0808, 1037
Fisher............................. 0047, 0154, 0157, 0159, 
0208, 0217, 0370
Flint................................ 0037
Formenti ........................ 0037
Fortress ......................... 0093
Fraba ............................. 0037, 0370
Friac............................... 0037, 0370
Frontech ........................ 0217Fujitsu ............................ 0037, 0179, 0186, 0217, 
0683, 0809, 0853, 1181
Fujitsu General .............. 0217, 0683
Funai .............................. 0171, 0179, 0180, 0556, 
1271
Furi................................. 0145, 0817
Future ............................ 0037
Futuretech ..................... 0180
Galaxi............................. 0037
Galaxis ........................... 0037, 0370
Ganxin ........................... 0817
Gateway ........................ 1755, 1756
GE.................................. 1454, 1447, 1347, 1147, 
0625, 0560, 0451, 0335, 
0282, 0180, 0178, 0135, 
0093, 0092, 0055, 0051, 
0047, 0030, 0027, 0021
GEC ............................... 0037, 0217
General .......................... 0186
Genesis.......................... 0037
Gericom ......................... 0808, 0865
Giant .............................. 0217
Gibralter ......................... 0017, 0019, 0030
Gintai ............................. 1150
Go Video ........................ 0886
GoldStar ........................ 0001, 0019, 0030, 0032, 
0037, 0039, 0056, 0154, 
0178, 0217, 0556, 0606, 
0714, 1150
Goodmans ..................... 0032, 0037, 0179, 0217, 
0335, 0360, 0451, 0480, 
0556, 0560, 0634, 0661, 
0714, 0808, 1037, 1163
Gorenje .......................... 0037, 0370
Gradiente ....................... 0053, 0056, 0170
Graetz ............................ 0037, 0714
Granada ......................... 0037, 0108, 0146, 0208, 
0217, 0226, 0548, 0560
Grandin .......................... 0037, 0282, 0714, 1037
Grundig.......................... 0037, 0195, 0370, 0443, 
0556, 0587, 0672, 0683, 
0706
Grunpy ........................... 0179, 0180
H&B ............................... 0808
Haaz .............................. 0706
Haier .............................. 0037, 0508, 0587, 0698, 
0768, 1034
Haiyan............................ 0817
Halifax............................ 0217
Hallmark ........................ 0178
Hammerstein ................. 0060
Hampton........................ 0217
Hankook ........................ 0019, 0030, 0056, 0178, 
0180, 0628
Hanseatic....................... 0037, 0195, 0217, 0282, 
0556, 0634, 0661, 0714, 
0808
Hantarex ........................ 0037, 0865
Hantor............................ 0037
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