Bose Ra8 Manual

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English
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 
  on  the control panel only  to change the display through
this sequence; elapsed track time, elapsed disc time, remaining track
time, and remaining disc time.
To select random and/or repeat play  - Pressing CD Mode
selects between four random/repeat modes and regular CD play in the
following sequence:
RANDOM (plays all tracks randomly, one time each)
REPEAT RANDOM  (repeats the disc in a new random order each time)
REPEAT  (repeats the disc continuously)
TRACK REPEAT  (repeats the selected track continuously)
TRACK  (each track is played in regular order)
Repeat modes stop automatically after 24 hours.
To set continuous music  - In CD play mode, to select a source to
play automatically after the CD ends, hold down  Alarm Setup and
press  FM, AM , or  AUX  on the control panel only . T
he selected source
lights on the 
display. Cancel continuous play by pressing CD Stop  or
On/Off .
To use the CD hold feature  - In CD play mode, if you select
another source, the CD player holds your place for 10 minutes so you
can switch back to CD where you left off.
To program a CD  - See “Quick Reference to Special Functions” on
page 25.
Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Reading the CD display
Figure 12
A CD display example
CD Mode
CD StopOn/Off
Alarm
Setup
FM AMAUX
Shows CD elapsed time,
CD remaining time,
CD total time,
CD programming (Pr01 , Pr02 ...)
Indicates which CD play mode is selectedIndicates CD is the
selected source Lights when CD is playing,
flashes for pause
Shows CD
track number
Lights for CD
programming
Track/Tune
Alarm
Setup
Track
TuneTrack/Tune
CD Stop
Alarm
SetupCD Play
On
Off SleepCDFM AM
AUX
Track TuneVolume
Mute123
456
Wave Radio/CDPresets
Presets
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
Contr ol panel Remote contr ol
CDCD 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.
To set the alarm time  - While the selected alarm is flashing, press the Time or to set the
alarm time. The selected alarm flashes for 10 seconds.
To set the alarm source  - While the selected alarm is flashing, press  FM, AM , or  CD Play 
to select and display that source. The tone   is no longer selected.
• To reset to tone 
, press the source currently selected ( FM, AM , or  CD Play  ), which
deselects it.
• When no source is displayed, the alarm is set to tone  
.
• Setting FM or AM alarm, the station last used for this alarm is shown. Or, use  Presets or
Track⁄Tune  
 or  to select a station.
• Setting CD alarm, track 1 is shown. Or, use  Track⁄Tune 
 or  to select a specific track or time
location for the alarm. Press  CD Mode 
 to select RANDOM  or TRACK REPEAT . The CD
plays, repeating as needed, until the alarm shuts off.
• To set radio or CD followed by tone  
, select radio or CD alarm, then press  CD Stop 
.
AUX  is not available as an alarm source.
To set the alarm volume  - While the selected alarm is flashing, press  Volume 
 or   to set
the alarm volume, from  10 to  99. The selected alarm  flashes for 10 seconds.
To test the alarm volume  - While the selected alarm is flashing, hold down  Alarm Setup and
press  Volume  
 or  to hear the volume setting, as demonstrated by the tone 
 alarm only.
To adjust snooze time  - The system is set for a standard 10-minute snooze time (the number
of minutes you can delay the alarm). While the selected alarm is flashi\
ng, hold down  Sleep⁄Snooze
and press the 
Time or to adjust the snooze time (from 1 to 30 minutes) for that alarm. The
number of minutes and  Sn appear on the display to confirm your selected snooze time. You can
set a different snooze time for each alarm.
To exit from alarm setup  - To leave alarm setup mode, wait 10 seconds for it to disengage.
Or you can press  AUX once or  Alarm Setup  a few times until there is no  ALARM 1 or ALARM 2
flashing.
To check the alarm setting  - To display the alarm setting for 10 seconds, press and release
Alarm Setup . Press again to display one alarm setup and repeat to display the other alarm setup.
Alarm
Setup
FM AM
Track/Tune
AUX
Reading the alar m setup displays
Figure 13
Examples of alar m setup
displays
Time Time
Alarm
Setup
Alarm
Setup
Alarm
Setup
Sleep/Snooze
Time Time
CD Play
CD Stop
ALARM 1  flashes. You can begin by setting the time.
Pressing  FM selects it as the source for  ALARM 1.ALARM 2 flashes. You can begin by setting the time.
Pressing  CD selects it as the source for  ALARM 2.
1
2
Alarm
Setup
4
Alarm
Setup
3
CD PlayFM
Presets
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
Contr ol panel
CD Mode
Alarm
Setup 
						

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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 or
Alarm 2  button to deactivate the alarm.
Or, if you do not press  On/Off, the tone 
 alarm shuts off in 30 minutes,
the radio or CD alarm shuts off in 60 minutes. If the alarm is set for radio
or CD followed by tone 
, the music plays for 10 minutes, then the
tone 
 sounds for 30 minutes.
To use the snooze option  - Press Sleep⁄Snooze  or Sleep  to have
the alarm snooze for either 10 minutes or your customized snooze time.
(See instructions for adjusting snooze time on page 20.) During the de\
lay,
the  ALARM  icon flashes and  Sn appears on the display. After the silent
snooze time, the alarm begins again as you have set it.
To change the duration of the current snooze only, press  Sleep⁄Snooze or
Sleep  once to display the remaining snooze time. Press the  Time 
or
while remaining snooze time is displayed to increase or decrease the time.
Y
ou can repeat the snooze cycle as many times as you wish.
To change the volume of the alarm while it is sounding  - The
radio, CD, and tone 
 alarms turn on and gradually increase to the
selected volume setting. To change the volume for one use only, press
Volume  
 or   while the alarm is sounding.
To use the alarm during a power failure  - On the control panel
only , press  On/Off to silence. The backup battery maintains the alarm for
approximately 24 hours without AC power. To conserve power in backup
mode, (1) only the tone alarm sounds (even if radio or CD alarm is
selected), (2) the display is off, and (3) the remote does not operate the
system. Normal operation resumes when power is restored. Replace the
9V battery after an extended power failure.
Operating Y our Wave® radio/CD
Sleep/Snooze
Alarm 1
On/Off
Alarm 2On/Off
On/Off
Sleep
On/Off
Volume
Time Time
Presets
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 TimeOn
Off SleepCDFM AM
AUX
Track TuneVolume
Mute123
456
Wave Radio/CDPresetsRemote contr ol
Contr ol panel 
						

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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 exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after
use. Store each disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high tempera-
tures, and humidity.
Cleaning your W ave® radio/CD
Use only a cloth to clean the outside of the Wave® radio/CD. If neces-
sary, you may use a soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the
front of the system.
Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing
alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not spray cleaners directly on the system. Do not allow
liquids to spill into any openings on the system.
CAUTION: If liquids get into the pr oduct, turn the system of f. Call Bose® Product Suppor t as
soon as possible to arrange for service (see phone numbers on inside ba\
ck cover).
Replacing the batteries
To maintain your Wave® radio/CD’s memory and backup alarm system, replace the 9V battery
every year or whenever you have an extended power loss. A dead battery m\
ay leak and
cause damage. Do not unplug your Wave
® radio/CD from the power outlet while replacing the
battery. If you do unplug it, you will need to reset the clock and alarm settings.
Follow these steps to check the low-battery indicator:
1. Turn the system off.
2. Hold down  Alarm Setup, and press CD Stop. The display indicates the remaining battery
power:
•   Hi  or number  78 or above mean adequate voltage to provide backup power.
•  Number  77 or below means limited voltage.
• Lo  means the voltage is too low for the battery to function. The play/paus\
e 
 flashes
to alert you to replace the battery soon.
For further information on replacing the backup battery, see “Installing the battery” on page 6.
For information on replacing the remote control battery, see “Installing the remote control
battery” on page 8.
T echnical infor mation
Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V~ 50/60 Hz 50W
International: 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz 50W
Dimensions
 35.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 11.1 cm
Maintaining Your Wave® radio/CD
Weight
3.4 kg 
						

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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 component connected to AUX IN is turned on.
Remote control • Check remote control battery and its polarity (+ and –).
is inconsistent • Replace battery, if necessary (see page 8).
or does not work • Operate the remote control closer to the system.• Check for interference from room lighting or sunlight, or for dust or dirt on the lens. Try thesystem in a different location.
AM reception is weak • Adjust the internal AM antenna by turning the Wave® radio/CD slightly to one side or
the other.
• Move the radio farther from a TV, refrigerator, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, dimmer switches, or other electronic equipment that generates electrical noise.
• If neither suggestion works, you may be in an area of weak AM signal coverage.
FM reception is weak • If you are using the supplied antenna, check the antenna connection. • Straighten and extend the arms of the antenna as far away from the radio as possible.
• Try moving the FM antenna near a window.
• If you are using the supplied coaxial cable, be sure it is connected securely.
• Contact your cable radio company for further assistance.
CD does not play • Check to see if the play/pause  in the display is lit.
• If the play/pause 
 is flashing, the disc is paused. Press  CD Play  to play.
• Check to see if there is a disc in the player, label-side up.
• There may be dust or dirt on the CD. Clean the CD. See “Handling CDs” on page 22.
• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.
• Verify that disc is not a DVD.
Display does not show the • Check “Customizing the display” on page 15 or “Quick Reference...” on page 25 to change
expected information the display settings (12 or 24 hour clock, display on or off, elapsed or remaining CD time).
• Unplug and reconnect the system to return to original settings.
Customer ser vice
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Product Support. See the inside back
cover for Bose Corporation offices and phone numbers.
Maintaining Y our Wave® radio/CD 
						

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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:
This warranty is fully transferable for the one-year period following pu\
rchase.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE MAXIMUM LIABIL-
ITY OF BOSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR
THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES.
This warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or
maintenance, accident, improper packing, or unauthorized tampering, alteration, or modifica-
tion as determined solely by us. This warranty is void if the label bear\
ing the serial number
has been removed or defaced.
Other Legal Rights:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth\
er rights which vary
from state to state or country to country. Some places do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential\
 damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Maintaining Y our Wave® radio/CD 
						

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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 levelsystem is offsee page 22
To adjust the display brightnesssystem is offsee page 15
To turn the display on/offsystem is offsee page 15
To check the volume settingvolume setting is not displayedsee page 15
To check the CD time or radio station frequency display is in clock view or offsee pages 15, 17, 19
To display elapsed or remaining time for a track or disc in play or pause modesee page 19
To set continuous music in CD modesee page 19
To program a CD 
- You can program up to 32 CD tracks.
1. Place the selected disc in the CD player.
2. Press 
CD Stop .
3. Hold down  Alarm Setup and press CD Stop. The display shows  Pr01 to indicate
programming mode is ready for your first selection.
4. Use  Track/Tune  
 or  to select a track.
5. Hold down  Alarm Setup and press CD Mode 
 to program this track. The program
counter shows  Pr02 for the next selection.
6. Continue to select tracks ( Pr03, Pr04 , etc.) until your list is complete.
7. To look through your programmed list, hold down  Alarm Setup and press Track/Tune
or . You can change an item while you are viewing it by following steps 4 and 5. To
add more items at the end of your list, reprogram (step 5) the last entry to continue
adding selections.
8. Press  CD Play 
 to play the selected tracks once each. The programmed tracks are
shown with the  PRESET icon lit.
9. To erase the program, press  CD Mode
.
   Note: Your pr ogram is saved until erased. The pr ogram plays all applicable track
selections for any disc in the CD player .
Holdand  Press
CD Mode
Alarm
Setup
Alarm
Setup
CD Stop
CD Stop
Alarm
Setup
AUX
CD Play
CD Mode
Alarm
SetupOn/Off
Alarm
Setup
Alarm
Setup
Alarm
SetupTrack/Tune
On/Off
CD Mode
CD Mode
Track/TuneAlarm
Setup
Sleep/SnoozeAlarm
Setup
Alarm
SetupCD Play
Alarm
Setup
Sleep/SnoozeTime Time
AMFM
Track/Tune
Track/Tune
or
CD Stop
Track/Tune Track/Tune Track/Tune 
						

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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  4, 5
batteries  2, 5, 22, 23
battery (remote control)  4, 8, 12, 22, 23
battery backup  4, 6, 21
battery carrier  8, 9
battery compartment  6, 8
battery voltage  14, 22
brightness level  14, 15, 26
C
cable radio signal  7
CD  4, 5, 7, 10-14, 16, 18-23, 26
CD changer  11
CD door  6,18
CD hold  19
CD Mode  13, 15, 20, 26
CD player  4, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 26
CD programming  4, 13, 14, 19, 26
CD Stop  18, 20
CD time  15, 23, 26
cleaning  22
clock  15, 17, 19, 20, 22
clock display  15, 23, 26
clock mode  17, 19
clock set  15, 20
coaxial cable 7
compact disc  2
computer  4, 5, 10, 11
connections  23
continuous music  19, 26
control panel  12, 13, 15-21, 26
countdown  16
customer service  23
D
dim setting  14, 15, 26
dimensions  22
dimmer switch  23
disc  2, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26
display  6, 7, 12-23, 26
display brightness  14, 15, 26
DVD disc  23
E
elapsed disc time  19
elapsed time  19, 23, 26
elapsed track time  19
electrical noise  23
external antenna  7, 23
F
fluorescent lights  23
FM  4, 7, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23
FM 75 Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector  7
FM antenna  7, 23
FM reception  7, 23
frequency  14, 15, 17, 26
H
heat  5, 8
I
infrared  4, 12
interference  11, 23
L
Lifestyle® music system  10, 11
LINE OUT jacks  10, 11
lithium battery  9
location of system  5, 23
low-battery indicator  22
M
memory  6
military (24 hour) time  15, 26
moisture  2
monitor  5, 11
music center  23
Mute button  23
mute  14, 16
N
9V battery  5, 6, 21, 22
nap timer  14, 16, 26
O
ON/OFF button  13, 21
On/Off  15-19, 21, 23 
						

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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
remaining disc time  19
remaining time  16, 19, 21, 23, 26
remaining track time  19
remote control  4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16-19, 21-23
REPEAT  19
repeat modes  4, 13, 19, 20, 21
S
safety information  2
scan  4, 12, 13, 18
seek  17, 18
serial number  3, 6
shut off automatically  16
signal splitter  7
skip  4, 12, 13, 18
sleep mode  12-14, 16, 20, 21
Sleep/Snooze button  13
Sn  20, 21
snooze mode  12-14, 16, 20, 21, 26
source display  15, 20, 23, 26
splitter  7
station frequency  15, 17, 26
station presets  4, 12, 13, 17
stereo reception  17
stereo tuner  4
T
tape player  4, 10, 11
television  5, 11
time  2, 7, 12-15, 21, 26
timed shutoff  16
tone  21
tone alarm  13, 14, 21
total disc time  19
track  14, 18-20, 26
Track/Tune  15, 17, 18, 19, 26
transparent film  6
troubleshooting  23
turn on automatically  16
tuning  4, 12, 13, 17-19
TV  4, 7, 10, 11, 23
U
unmute  23
unpack  5
V
VCR  4, 10, 11
voltage  2
volume  10-13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23
volume control  10, 11
volume setting  15, 21, 26
W
warranty  3, 6, 24
waveguide  4
weight  22 
						

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