Bose 3.2.1 Series II, 3.2.1 GS Series II manual Placing the speakers

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System Setup

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Recommended speaker placement

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.

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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Contents Owner’s Guide Safety Information Contents TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu Selecting compatible discs IntroductionBefore you begin Check for region code compatibilityGlossary of terms Limited warranty For your recordsSystem Setup UnpackingSelecting locations for your 321 Series II system components Placing the media centerPlacing the speakers Placing the Acoustimass module Connecting the speakers to the Acoustimass module Connecting the Acoustimass module to the media centerMaking system connections Right Left Connecting the supplied antennas Connecting cable FM radioMaking audio connections Connecting your TV to the media centerMaking composite video connections Connecting your TV and VCR to the media center If your TV has audio output jacksIf your TV does not have audio output jacks VCR considerations Advanced setup optionsMaking S-video connections higher quality video Making component video connections highest quality video Important for Component Video UsersConnecting digital audio devices VCR Connecting a game console Installing the remote control batteries Connecting the power cord Checking your system setup Check the following before you continueSystem Controls and Indicators Remote controlSystem Controls and Indicators System Controls and Indicators Media center Display indicatorsControl panel Playing video DVDs OperationTurning your system on and off Before you play your first DVDRestricting access to video DVDs Basic DVD operationsPlaying audio CDs Basic CD operationsStoring stations as presets Tuning to a stationListening to FM/AM radio Erasing a preset Using the sleep timerPlaying other sources Controlling Other Audio Devices Setting up your remote to control other audio/video devicesDirect entry of a device code Searching for a device code Controlling Other Audio Devices Changing channel selection control Verifying an entered device codeUsing the settings menus Changing Source SettingsTo view the settings menus To make changes in the settings menus FM/AM settings menu CD settings menuDVD settings menu TV, CBL-SAT, and AUX settings menu Changing System Options Using the System menuTo view the System menu To change system options Audio options Audio options affect the way the system sounds in your homeVideo options Video options affect the way the picture looks on your TVMedia center options Media Center system optionsRemote control options Remote Control system optionsSetting a password and restriction level DVD Lock optionsMotion Picture Association of America Mpaa rating system MpaaCleaning the speakers CleaningCleaning the media center Cleaning discsReplacing the remote control batteries AccessoriesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tableCustomer service Technical Information Device Codes Cable box device codesSatellite box device codes HTS GOIHDT IrteTV device codes BPL AOCASA BSRGPM GBCGEC HCMMTC MEIMGA NADSEI SBRSSS ABS VCR device codesTMK ESCKEC HI-QITV KLHDigital video recorder device codes