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Bose 321 Acoustimass Module
My Bose 321 acoustimass module is nine years old and quit working, how to troubleshoot?
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Owner's guide - Page 2
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...work may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this owner's guide.
It will help you set up and operate your system... system...system to rain or moisture.
Save your 3•2•1 home entertainment system media center and the rear panel of the Acoustimass module:
The lightning flash with the PS3-2-1 or PS321 powered speaker system (Acoustimass® module...
Owner's guide - Page 3
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... 8 Selecting locations for your Model 3•2•1 speakers and media center 9 Placing the small speakers 9 Media center placement 10 Placement choices for the Acoustimass® module 11 When the system setup is completed 12 Making the connections 13 Follow these basic steps 13 Connecting other sources 15 Other component connections 15 Connecting your...
Owner's guide - Page 5
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...; module • Easy-to-use infrared remote control • Console input jacks for the 3•2•1 home entertainment system or on the bottom of the rectangular picture in bold type with a line above and below. There are sold. Using Bose proprietary signal processing technology, the 3•2•1 system provides improved spaciousness from stereo recordings, and...
Owner's guide - Page 7
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... signals, usually on the bottom of the media center and the rear of the Acoustimass® module. Most high-end televisions have S-video inputs. numbered elements of S-video is signi...separate the signals. AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002
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Media center serial number Acoustimass module serial number Dealer name Dealer phone Purchase date We suggest you keep your records
Serial ...
Owner's guide - Page 8
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... all packing materials, which provide the safest way to use it.
Notify Bose® or your system as needed.
Speakers
Rubber feet
Rubber feet
Acoustimass
module
Media center
Batteries
Remote control
120V power cord
Antenna stand
AM antenna
Stereo cable
Video cable
Owner's guide
Module cable
Speaker cable
FM antenna
Quick setup guide
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Owner's guide - Page 9
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Note: Angling one or both speakers into or away from Bose® Customer Service.
You may find other placement ...System Setup
Selecting locations for your Model 3•2•1 home entertainment system is the only part of this system that connects to a power outlet. CAUTION: Choose a stable and level surface for both speakers and to the Acoustimass® module, while the module...
Owner's guide - Page 10
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...the cables connected to the Acoustimass® module and the speakers. Media center placement
Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on page 40. Bose® recommends a maximum ...System Setup
Figure 4
Recommended orientation of the speakers
• Place the speakers on top of the TV or to the left and right of your dealer.
Be sure it . To contact Bose...
Owner's guide - Page 11
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... port or over-powering bass.
• Stand the Acoustimass module on or near the module. Figure 5
3-foot distance between the Acoustimass module and the TV
System Setup
Placement choices for the Acoustimass® module
Consider the guidelines below when choosing a location for the built-in circuitry. CAUTION: The Acoustimass module generates a magnetic field. AM256950_02_V.pdf •...
Owner's guide - Page 13
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... (Figure 8) and the custom cables supplied with the Model 3•2•1 system make it easy to get everything hooked up right the first time.... 2
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Completed connection of speaker cable to media center rear panel
Stop/Eject
Skip/Scan
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Volume
Power
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Owner's guide - Page 14
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...center, insert one end of the cable into the jack labeled ACOUSTIMASS MODULE.
This cable may be sure to the media center
5. System Setup
Figure 11
Right-angle connector that attaches to VIDEO OUTPUT...video as an alternate means to connect to the TV An S-video input jack, provided on your Bose® dealer or a local electronics retailer.
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Owner's guide - Page 16
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... Connecting your VCR to the system
The type of video connection ...system
The type of video connection used with your TV (Figure 14) must match the type of connection used with any DVD players and require use . VIDEO 1
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Owner's guide - Page 17
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...INPUT
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Media center
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AUDIO OUT
Video cable
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VCR RCA cable
Note: Do not connect the...3•2•1 system media center to establish optimum FM reception. Spread out the antenna arms at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the Acoustimass® module. Unwind the...
Owner's guide - Page 18
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...Make the power connection after all the others
To make FM radio signals available through your 3•2•1 system, the speakers in your TV
When you can reduce the volume of your TV to your TV owner...end of the cord into the AC INPUT jack on the module (refer to the external FM jack on . To connect to your home. System Setup
Figure 17
Power cord as the final connection
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Owner's guide - Page 19
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... 2.
But it also provides the flexibility for you enjoy the benefits of Bose® sound with the plus (+) and minus (-) marked on the batteries with any cable/...satellite or VCR programs.
audio
video audio
Input from the TV
The 3•2•1 system is not. System Setup
Installing remote control batteries
1. Insert the two supplied AA (IEC-R6) 1.5V batteries,...
Owner's guide - Page 20
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...;
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FM
LOOP
ANTENNA ANTENNA
OPTICAL
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AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO 2
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AUX L
VIDEO INPUT
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VIDEO OUTPUT
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AUDIO OUTPUT
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SPEAKERS
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RECORD INPUT
Media center
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Recording component
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AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 System Setup
Figure 20
The media center receives all of the media center provides audio output (RECORD) connections for...
Owner's guide - Page 21
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... R
AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO 2
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AUX L
VIDEO INPUT
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AUDIO
OUTPUT OUTPUT
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SPEAKERS ACOUSTIMASS MODULE
Media center
AUDIO OUT
AUX component
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Connecting digital audio components
Your other playback equipment
Other playback components, such as an audio CD changer...2002
21 Note: The digital audio inputs of this system are not able to make these connections.
Owner's guide - Page 22
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...center, use the remote for the Bose Model 3•2•1 system) or programmable "learning" remote can switch components, such as the sound source and turns the system on top of the same controls as... universal remote (new enough to the previouslyselected AM station.
Mutes/unmutes the system volume. Unmutes the system volume. Selects AUX as the TV or VCR, on or off .
Selects the built-...
Owner's guide - Page 34
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Bass Compensation:
Figure 27 DVD audio status
-15 to +15). Placement of the Acoustimass® module affects the amount of sound-absorbing furnishings, such as upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall ... the bass, raise this setting to a negative value (-1 to the corner of your system. Placing the module closer to -15) decreases the treble sound.
select item
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Owner's guide - Page 39
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...is firmly seated in an area of weak signal coverage.
Radio does not work
• Point the remote control at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the...Acoustimass module power cord from TV or other video source, make sure the TV is lit on page 5. Remote control is distorted • Adjust antenna position to reduce interference. Reference
Troubleshooting
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Owner's guide - Page 40
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....3 lb (10.6 kg) Finish Music center: polymer Speakers: polymer Acoustimass module: polymer
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AM256950_02_V.pdf • January 29, 2002 Warranty
The Bose® 3•2•1 home entertainment system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. Accessories
The Bose 3•2•1 home entertainment system shelf speakers are provided on the card and mail it to the address list...
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