Bose 3.2.1 Series II User Manual
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System Setup
Connecting the supplied antennas
The rear panel of the media center provides jacks for the AM and FM antennas included with
your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception.
your system (Figure 10). Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception.
Figure 10
Antenna connections
FM antenna
Plug the FM antenna into the FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna
arms and move them around to establish optimum FM reception. Extend the antenna as far
from the media center and other equipment as possible.
Plug the FM antenna into the FM jack on the media center rear panel. Spread out the antenna
arms and move them around to establish optimum FM reception. Extend the antenna as far
from the media center and other equipment as possible.
AM antenna
Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM jack on the media center rear panel. Place the antenna
loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2
meters) away from the Acoustimass
Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM jack on the media center rear panel. Place the antenna
loop at least 20 inches (50 centimeters) away from the media center and at least 4 feet (1.2
meters) away from the Acoustimass
®
module. Experiment with positioning the loop for opti-
mum AM reception. Follow the instructions enclosed with the AM loop antenna to stand it on
the supplied base, or mount it to a wall.
the supplied base, or mount it to a wall.
Connecting cable FM radio
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your
home. This connection is made to the external FM jack on the back panel of the media cen-
ter. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
home. This connection is made to the external FM jack on the back panel of the media cen-
ter. To connect to this service, contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
Note: Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a TV/FM splitter so that only the
FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact your
cable company.
FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the media center. If necessary, contact your
cable company.
FM dipole
antenna
antenna
AM loop antenna
Media center
Note: An outdoor antenna may be
used in place of the supplied indoor
antennas. To add an outdoor
antenna, consult a qualified installer.
Follow all safety instructions sup-
plied with the antenna.
used in place of the supplied indoor
antennas. To add an outdoor
antenna, consult a qualified installer.
Follow all safety instructions sup-
plied with the antenna.