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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by the symbol on schematics
or by special notes on the parts list. Use only replacement parts that have critical characteristics
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Make leakage current or resistance measurements to determine that exposed parts are
acceptably insulated from the supply circuit before returning the unit to the customer.
Use the following checks to perform these measurements:
A. Leakage Current Hot Check-With the unit completely reassembled, plug the AC line cord
directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.) Use a
leakage current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) C101.1 "Leakage Current for Appliances" and Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
UL6500 / UL60065 / IEC 60065 paragraph 9.1.1. With the unit AC switch first in the ON position
and then in OFF position, measure from a known earth ground (metal waterpipe, conduit, etc.)
to all exposed metal parts of the unit (antennas, handle bracket, metal cabinet, screwheads,
metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical
return path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5 milliamp. Reverse the
unit power cord plug in the outlet and repeat test. ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE
LIMITS SPECIFIED HEREIN INDICATE A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD THAT MUST BE
ELIMINATED BEFORE RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE CUSTOMER.
B. Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power supply and connect a jumper
wire between the two prongs of the plug. (2) Turn on the power switch of the unit. (3) Measure
the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic
cabinet part on the unit. When testing 3 wire products, the resistance measured to the product
enclosure should be between 2 and infinite MOhms. Also, the resistance measured to exposed
input/output connectors should be between 4 and infinite MOhms. When testing 2 wire prod-
ucts, the resistance measured to exposed input/output connectors should be between 4 and
infinite MOhms. If it is not within the limits specified, there is the possibility of a shock hazard,
and the unit must be repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer.
CAUTION: The Bose ® 3-21 Series II Home Entertainment System
contains no user-serviceable parts. To prevent warranty infractions,
refer servicing to warranty service stations or factory service.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF
BOSE CORPORATION WHICH IS BEING FURNISHED ONLY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE IDENTIFIED BOSE PRODUCT
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF
THE BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR
USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
The Bose ® 321 and 321GS Series II Home Entertainment Systems are covered by a limited
1-year transferable warranty.
WARRANTY
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3 The 321 Series II Home Entertainment System is the replacement for the 321 and 321GS
Series I Home Entertainment Systems. It uses the same system concept of a console with a
dedicated bass module with TrueSpace
TM signal processed surround sound from 2 satellite
arrays.
The console will play video DVDs, DVD-R and DVD+R discs, audio CDs, Video CDs, CD-R and
CD-RWs, and MP3 CDs. MP3 disc tracks must be burned in a single closed session. The MP3
disc format must be ISO9660 and each file must have an .mp3 extension and have no other
periods in the filename.
The bass module electronics house some signal processing, power supplies and amplification
for the console. The console and bass module are not compatible with the 321 Series I con-
sole and bass module. They cannot be used to replace the other Series components. The
speaker arrays are the same as currently used on the 321 and 321GS systems. The system
includes an enhanced universal type IR remote control similar to that used on the 321GS
Series I system. The remote is non-repairable.
The 321 Series II uses standard 321 arrays with a cloth grille. The arrays are graphite in
color. The 321GS Series II systems use the Gemstone
TM arrays in both graphite and silver.
The array cable color matches the array color. The console for both 321 and 321GS systems is
graphite with a silver front bezel. The bass module is graphite, as is the IR remote control.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ACCESSORIES
The Bose 321 and 321GS Series II Home Entertainment Systems shelf speakers are com-
patible with Bose mounting accessories, including the UB-20 wall brackets, UFS-20 floor stands
and UTS-20 table stands.
