Bose Ra8 Manual

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EnglishNote: Use only a Duracell, Ever eady, Maxell, or T oshiba CR2032 or DL2032 lithium batter y
(available at electr onics stores). If you have dif ficulty finding a replacement batter y, contact
Bose
® Pr oduct Suppor t (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
3. Keeping the remote control face down, insert the new battery into the compartment with
the + symbol facing up.
4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.
Caution: Danger of explosion if batter y is...

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Setting Up
Connecting other components as an option
You can use your Wave® radio/CD to improve the sound of a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player.
Or use it as extension speakers for a Bose® Lifestyle® music system. Connect one of these
components to the R (right) and L (left) AUX IN jacks.
To play your radio or CD player through external speakers, connect powered speakers with an
independent volume control to the system’s R (right) and L (left) LINE OUT jacks. Audio cables
for these connections...

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CD changer, tape
deck, or VCR Audio output jacks
If there are two sets of
outputs (fixed and
variable), use fixed, so
that the volume can
be controlled from the
Wave
® radio/CD.AUX IN jacks
Television or
computer Audio output jacks
If there are two sets of
outputs (fixed and
variable), use fixed, so
that the volume can
be controlled from the
Wave
® radio/CD.AUX IN jacks
Stereo cable with
male-to-male RCA
plugs AUX IN jacks
Bose
® Lifestyle®
music system
Powered speakers
with volume
control...

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On
Off Sleep
CD
FM AM
AUX
Track Tune
Volume
Mute
123
456
Wave Radio/CD
Presets
Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Using the r emote contr ol
You can use the remote control to operate the most frequently used functions of the radio,
CD player, and alarms. Aim the remote control at the display of your Wave® radio/CD. Use the
remote buttons in the same way you use the system control panel.
The remote normally works up to 20 feet in front of the system, and 6 feet to either side.
Replace the remote...

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Presets
Volume
AUX
On/Off
Alarm
Setup
456 Track/Tune
Sleep/Snooze
Wave Radio/CD
Alarm 1 On/Off Alarm 2
On/Off
123
FM AM
Stop
Alarm
CD PlayCD ModeCD Stop
Time Time
Using the W ave® radio/CD contr ol panel
In addition to controlling the most frequently used functions of the radio, CD player, and
alarms, control panel buttons allow you to set the time, alarms, CD mode, and radio p\
resets
(Figure 8).
Using button combinations on the control panel gives you access to additional special
features...

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Reading the W ave® radio/CD display
Figure 9
The W ave® radio/CD display
Lights when Alarm 1 is
activated, flashes while
setting Alarm 1, and when going off
Indicates
AM or PM
Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Indicates that sleep
or nap timer is
selected
Shows current time,
alarm time, sleep
time, snooze time,
nap time, AM/FM
frequency, CD time, CD program item,
battery levelLights when Alarm 2 is
activated, flashes while
setting Alarm 2, and when going off Indicates the
selected source...

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EnglishSetting the time
Function
To set the clock  - Hold down either Time  or  button or press the same one twice.
The time display changes slowly at first, then faster. Release the clock set button to stop.
Customizing the display
Function
To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time  - With the system off, hold
down  Alarm Setup  and press On/Off to switch between AM/PM (12 hour) and Military
(24 hour) time formats.
To select clock or source display mode  - With the system on, hold down Alarm...

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Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Controlling the system
Function
To turn on/off  - Press On/Off  once to turn on or off. The system turns
on to the last source played.
To select a source  - Press FM or AM , CD Play , or  AUX .
To listen to a component connected to  AUX, be sure to turn on the
component. Pressing  AUX does not turn on the component.
To adjust the volume  - With the system on or off, press and hold
either button to reset the volume. The display shows the volume level,
from 0...

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EnglishUsing the radio
Function
To turn the radio on/off  - Press On/Off  once to turn on or off. The
system turns on to the last source played. Or, press  FM or AM  or any
Preset  to turn the radio on.
To seek a station  - Press Track/Tune  or  once to tune in the
next strong station. Repeat to locate a station you prefer. After manually
tuning (see below), wait 2 seconds for the system to return to seek
mode.
To manually tune in a station  - Tap either Track/Tune  or 
button quickly two or more...

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Operating Your Wave® radio/CD
Using the CD player
Lift the CD door (as shown). Place the CD, label-side up, on the spind\
le in the CD well. Gently
lower the door more than halfway, until it begins to close by itself. Or continue to close it
manually if you prefer.
Figure 11
Setting up a CD
Function
To turn on/off  - Press On/Off  once to turn on or off. The system turns
on to the last source played. Or, press  CD Play 
 to turn on the CD
player. In CD mode, the CD begins to play as soon as...