Bose Ra8 Manual

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Function
To display CD information - If the display is in clock mode (see
page 15) and the CD is playing, hold down  Alarm Setup and press
Track/Tune  
 or  on the control panel only .
To display playing time for one track  - After pressing CD Stop,
press  Track/Tune   or  to display total time for the selected track.
Press  CD Play 
 to play the selected track.
To display elapsed or remaining time for a track or disc  - In
play or pause mode, hold down  Alarm Setup while pressing
CD Play...

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Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Setting the alar ms
Note: You can set alar ms with the Wave® radio/CD on or of f.
Function
To enter alarm setup mode  - Press and release Alarm Setup. The system is now in alarm
setup mode.  ALARM 1 flashes for 10 seconds.
To select which alarm to set  - While ALARM 1  is flashing, set alarm time, volume, and alarm
sound (tone 
, radio, or CD), for Alarm 1. Press  Alarm Setup again until ALARM 2 is flashing.
While it flashes for 10 seconds, begin to set Alarm 2....

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EnglishUsing the alar ms
Function
To turn Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on/off  - On the control panel only ,
press  Alarm 1  to activate;  ALARM 1 lights on the display. Press again to
deactivate  Alarm 1. Press Alarm 2  to activate;  ALARM 2 lights on the
display. Press again to deactivate  Alarm 2.
The alarms go off at the time, volume, and source you have set for each.
To stop the alarm  - Press On/Off. The alarm indicator remains lit,
since the alarm automatically resets to repeat daily. Use the  Alarm 1...

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T aking car e of your W ave® radio/CD
The only necessary maintenance is cleaning and periodic battery replacement.
Handling CDs
Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches.
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft,
lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the
disc to the outside. Do not use any chemical products; they can
damage the disc.
Do not write on, or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
To minimize...

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EnglishT roubleshooting
Pr oblem What to do
System does not function • Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into an operating AC wall outlet.
• Press On/Off to see if the display lights. The main display may be turned off (see page 15).
No sound • Increase the volume.• Press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound.
• Be sure CD is loaded correctly.
• Check the connections for any auxiliary component.
• Select AUX to hear a source connected to the AUX IN jacks.
• Be sure that the...

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Limited warranty
What is cover ed:
All parts defective in material or workmanship.
For how long:
One year from the purchase date.
What we will do:
We will, at our sole option, repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. We will also
pay shipping or transportation charges from you to us, and from us to you.
What you must do:
A. Call Bose® Customer Service and ask for shipping instructions.
B. Properly pack the unit, if possible in the original carton for shipping.
Other conditions:...

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EnglishPresets
Volume
AUX
On/OffAlarm
Setup
456 Track/Tune
Sleep/Snooze
Wave Radio/CD
Alarm 1 On/Off Alarm 2
On/Off
123
FM AM
Stop
AlarmCD PlayCD ModeCD Stop
Time Time
Quick Refer ence To Special Functions
Function
Use when...
To use the nap timer system is on or offsee page 16
in alarm setup mode
To adjust the snooze time
see page 20
To test the alarm volume in alarm setup modesee page 20
To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time system is offsee page 15
To check backup battery power...

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Index
A
acoustic waveguide  4
Alarm 1  13, 14, 20, 21
Alarm 2  13, 14, 20, 21
ALARM 1 or 2 indicator  20, 21
Alarm Setup  13, 15-17, 19, 20, 26
alarm time  14, 20
alarm volume  20, 26
alarms  4, 10, 12, 13, 20, 21
AM  4, 5, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23
AM antenna  23
AM reception  5, 23
AM/FM  17
AM/PM (12 hour) time  15, 26
antenna connector  7
automatic shutoff  16
automatic turn on  16
AUX  10-13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23
AUX IN jacks  10, 11, 23
auxiliary source  10, 23
B
backup alarm  6, 22
bass...

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Index
P
pause  14, 18, 19, 23, 26
play  12-4, 18, 19, 23, 26
playing time  18, 19
portable tape player  11
power cord  7, 23
power failure  6, 21, 22
power rating  22
powered speakers  10
Pr01  19, 26
PRESET indicator  17
preset number  14, 17
preset station  12, 13, 17
Preset buttons  20
presets  4, 14, 17
product support  5, 9, 22, 23
programming a CD  4, 13, 14, 19, 26
R
radio display  17
radio reception  7, 23
radio station  15, 16, 26
RANDOM  19
random modes  4, 13, 19, 20
RCA cable  11...

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