Bose Wave 4 System Manual

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Alarm buttons and indicators
The system has two alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
Each alarm can be set for:
•
 Time
•
 Volume
•
 Wake-up sour

ce: buzzer, radio, or CD
Using the Alarm buttons
Using the Alarm buttons on the bottom of the remote you can 
setup and operate each alarm:Press to turn 
Alarm 1 on or off.
Press to turn 
Alarm 2 on or off.
1. Press to activate the Alarm Setup 
mode and view Alarm 1 settings.
2.
 Press again to view Alarm 2 settings.
3.
 Press again to exit the Alarm Setup 
mode.
Alarm status indicators
The upper right-hand corner of the display shows the alarm status 
indicators if the alarm is set.
Example with Alarm 1 and 2 set:
Alarm 1 time
Alarm 1
Alarm 2 Alarm 2 timeAM
PM
AM
PM
Setting the alarms
You can choose the settings for each alarm by activating the Alarm 
Setup mode and displaying the settings for each alarm.
To setup Alarm 1 or 2:
1.
 Press 

Alarm Setup 
 .
The alarm number and time start flashing (A) and after a 
moment, the current Alarm 1 settings are displayed (B).
A
B
2. Using the Time buttons, set the alarm time.
3. Select your wake-up sour ce:
•
 BUZZER  is the factory alarm setting.
•
 Press  to choose a radio station.
•
 Press  to choose a track.
4.
 Press  or  to set the volume level of the selected 
wake-up source.
5.
 Press  to enter the Alarm 2 setup mode.  
Repeat Steps 2-4 to set up Alarm 2.
6.
 Press  again to exit the Alarm Setup mode.
The alarm you set is turned on and the alarm time displays:
Alarm number 
and time
Using the alarms
Turning an alarm on or off
Press  or  to turn the selected alarm on or off.
When an alarm is turned on, the alarm number and time appear in 
the upper right corner of the display.
Alarm number 
and time
Snoozing an alarm
Tap the touch pad , ® or press  on the remote.
SNOOZE is displayed for the duration of the selected snooze time 
and then the alarm sounds again.
The snooze time is set at the factory to 10 minutes. To change the 
snooze time, see page 14.
Stop and reset a sounding alarm
Press .
Reset a snoozed alarm for the next day
After snoozing the alarm, place your hand on the touch pad again 
and hold it there for at least 2 seconds, or press Stop Alarm.
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Connecting Other Equipment
System connections
The rear panel of the system provides connections for external 
equipment.
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2
1 ANTENNAS 3.5 mm FM antenna (75 ohm) connector. See “Using an 
external antenna” on page 13.
2 Bose link An input that accepts the output of another Bose link 
 enabled product via a Bose link cable. 
3 AUX IN 3.5 mm stereo input connector for external sources.
4 HEADPHONES A 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector.
Using the AUX IN connector
When using a TV, DVD player, computer, video game or other audio 
source, you can enhance your listening experience by playing the 
audio device through the system.
Connecting an audio device to the system 
 requir

es one of the  
following cables:
 
3.5 mm audio cable
 
3.5 mm to stereo RCA cable
To obtain the correct cable, contact Bose
® customer service or visit 
a local electronics store. Refer to the quick start guide in  
the carton.
Using a cable to connect an audio device
1. Using a cable, connect your audio device to the  
AUX IN  connector on the system’s connector panel.
2. Press  on the remote control.
The last source you were listening to is active.
3.
 Press and r

elease 
 untilappears on the display.
4.
 Start playing music on the audio device.
5.
 Press and holdorto adjust the volume.
Note: 
 If the volume level of the  system cannot be adjusted  
high enough, incr

ease the 
 volume level of the connected 
audio device.  
						

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Using headphones
For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone  
connector on the rear panel of the system.
CAUTION:  Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing 
damage. It is best to avoid extr
eme volume when using 
headphones, especially for extended periods.
Notes:
•
 Plugging in headphones automatically mutes the speakers.   
Because headphone volume levels may vary fr

om speaker 
volume levels, be sure to lower the volume of the 
 system before 
connecting or  disconnecting headphones.
•
 While using headphones, alarms will be heard thr

ough the  
system speakers.
Controlling the headphones volume:
Press and hold
orto adjust the listening level of your 
headphones.
Using an external antenna
The system power cord is used as an antenna for FM radio. If, after 
adjusting the position of the power cord, you still experience poor 
reception, you may need to install an external antenna. An external 
dipole antenna can be ordered through Bose Customer Service. 
Refer to the quick start guide in the carton.
1.
 Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the  
FM ANTENNA

 connector.
2.
 Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit and  
other exter

nal equipment as possible to establish optimum 
reception.
FM antenna 
connector
Note:  Many FM radio stations transmit a vertically polarized signal 
as well as, or instead of, a horizontally polarized signal. If 
the horizontal antenna orientation does not provide good 
r
eception, try hanging the antenna in a vertical orientation.
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Personalizing the System
The setup menu
The setup menu allows you to customize the operation of the system.
System SettingMenu ItemFactory 
Setting Choices
Description 
Snooze duration SNOOZE- 10 MIN 10 MIN, 20 MIN, 
30 MIN, 40 MIN, 
50 MIN, 60 MINThis setting determines the duration of time the system 
remains silent when the snooze function is activated.
Radio Data System (RDS) 
information RADIO TEXT- ON ON, OFF
Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to display RDS 
information.
Continuous play CONT PLAY- NO NO, AUX, FM, 
AM, DABDetermines which source will automatically play after a CD 
ends.
Bass level BASS- NORMAL NORMAL,  
REDUCEDAdjusts the bass level.
Clock time format TIME- 12 HOUR 12-HOUR,  
24-HOURSets the clock display for 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour time.
Display high brightness 
level BRIGHT HI- 10 8-15
Sets the display brightness level when the unit detects high 
ambient light conditions.
Display low brightness 
level BRIGHT LO- 4 1-8
Sets the display brightness level when the unit detects low 
ambient light conditions.
Room code ROOM- B _ _ _ – B _ _ _ –, C _ _ – _, 
D _ _ – –, E _ – _ _, 
F _ – _ –, G _ – – _, 
H _ – – –, I – _ _ _,  
J – _ _ –, K – _ – _, 
L – _ – –, M – – _ _, 
N – – _ –, O – – – _Sets the room code for the system when it is connected  
to a Bose link network. The dashes following the room  
letter indicate how the 
 microswitches should be set on a 
Lifestyle® remote control.
Capacitive touch control TOUCH PAD- ON ON, OFF
Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the touch pad.
20-minute system standby 
timer AUTO OFF- YES YES, NO
Enables (YES) or disables (NO) the 20-minute system 
standby timer. See “Powering on or off the system”  
on page 8.
System reset RESET ALL- NO NO, YES
Restores the system to factory settings.
Changing a system setting
1. Press and hold Alarm Setup/Menu until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press Tune/MP3 to skip to the menu item you want.
3. Press Time + or Time – to change the setting.
4. Press Alarm Setup/Menu to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit aut\
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
System does not function •
 Connect the system to AC (mains) power.
•
 Unplug the power cord fr

om the AC wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnect it; this resets  
the system.
•
 Tap the touch pad on the top of the system (see page 8).
No sound •
 Increase the volume.
•
 Eject and reload the CD.
•
 Disconnect headphones from the system (connecting headphones mutes the speakers).
Poor sound quality •
 If the bass is too heavy or low, adjust the bass level of the system using the setup menu (see page 14\
)
•
 If listening to an external AUX sour

ce, use a stereo cable and make sure it is fully inserted.
Remote control is 
 inconsistent or does  
not work • Operate the remote contr

ol closer to the system.
•
 Check that the remote contr

ol battery is installed with positive (+) polarity facing up.
•
 Replace the remote contr

ol battery.
•
 Check for interference fr

om fluorescent room lighting, sunlight, or dust or dirt on lens.
•
 Try the system in a dif

ferent location.
AM reception is weak •
 Tur

n the system slightly one way and then the other to change the direction of the internal AM antenna.
•
 Move the unit farther from a TV

, refrigerator, 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 r

eception is weak •
 Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cor
 d acts as an FM antenna (see page 9).
•
 See “Using an external antenna” on page 13.
CD does not play •
 Select the CD source or pr

ess 
. The CD icon appears on the display. 
•
 Load the CD label-side up.
•
 Check that the disc surface is clean, If not, try cleaning it.
•
 Try another disc.  
						

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Replacing the remote control battery
Place the remote face down on a flat surface.
1.
 Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and 
hold. Slide the battery compartment open.
2. Remove the old battery and install the new one with the plus 
(+) symbol facing up.
3. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks 
automatically.
WARNING:
   Keep new and used batteries away from childr

en.  
Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. The 
remote control supplied with this product contains a 
coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell bat-
tery is swallowed it can cause severe 
 internal bur

ns 
in just two hours and can lead to death. If the battery 
 compartment does not close securely

, stop using the 
product and keep it away from children. If you think the 
battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any 
part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. 
The coin/button cell battery may explode or cause a 
fire or chemical burn if incorrectly replaced or mishan-
dled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF 
(100ºC), or 
 incinerate. Replace only with an agency 
approved (ex. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium 
battery

. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
Cleaning
Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth.
•
 Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, 
chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or 
abrasives.
•
 Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
Customer service
For additional help, contact Bose Customer Service. Refer to the 
quick start guide in the carton.
Limited warranty
Your system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited 
warranty are provided on the quick start guide in the carton. 
Please refer to the quick start guide for instructions on how to reg-
ister. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.
The warranty information provided with this product does  
not apply in Australia and New Zealand. See our website at  
www.bose.com.au/warranty or www.bose.co.nz/warranty for details 
of the Australia and New Zealand warranty .
Technical information
AC power rating
120V 
 60Hz 60W max.
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