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PERSONALIZING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III
Adjusting the display 
brightness
The brightness level of the display automatically adjusts 
itself for low and high ambi ent light conditions. This 
feature brightens the display fo r better visibility in high 
ambient light conditions and  dims the display making it 
less intrusive in low ambien t light conditions. High and 
low brightness settings  can be set independently.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Setup (Menu) 
until  -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> five times until 
BRIGHT HI-  is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to set the 
high display brightness level to a 
value from 8-15.
4. Press  Tune/MP3 
> once until 
BRIGHT LO-  is displayed.
5. Press  Time –  or Time +  to set the 
low display brightness level from 1-8.
6. Press  Alarm Setup (Menu)  to exit 
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for 
the setup menu to exit automatically.
Setting the room code
Yo u r  W a v e® music system  III comes from the factory 
ready to operate as a second room (room code B) when 
connected to a Bose
® link enabled Lifestyle® system. If 
you want to use your Wave® music system  III with your 
Lifestyle® system beyond a second room you will need to 
change the room code to match that of the remote 
control you are using for that room. 
Refer to your Lifestyle
® system owner’s guide for more 
information on room codes.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Setup (Menu) 
until  -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> seven times until 
ROOM- B   is displayed. The 
dashes following the room letter indi-
cate how the microswitches should 
be set on the Lifestyle
® remote 
control. 3.
Press  Time –  or Time +  to select a 
room code other than room B.
4. Press  Alarm Setup  (Menu) to exit 
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for 
the setup menu to exit automatically.
Turning the touch pad 
on or off
If you do not wish to use the touch pad feature you can 
turn it off.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Setup (Menu) 
until  -SETUP MENU-  is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> eight times until 
TOUCH PAD-  is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to select 
OFF  or ON .
4. Press  Alarm Setup (Menu)  to exit 
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for 
the setup menu to exit automatically.
Changing the system 
standby timeout
1. Press and hold  Alarm Setup (Menu) 
until  -SETUP MENU-  is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> nine times until 
AUTO OFF-  is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time + to select NO 
or YES.
4. Press  Alarm Setup (Menu)  to exit 
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for 
the setup menu to exit automatically.
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Performing a system reset
If you wish, you can restore your Wave® music system 
III  to the original factory settings.
Note:  A system reset erases all saved presets.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Setup (Menu) 
until  -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> ten times until 
RESET ALL- NO is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to change 
RESET ALL- NO to  RESET ALL- 
YES.
4. Press  Presets  button 3 when  PRESS 
PRESET 3 TO CONFIRM appears on 
the display. When the reset is com-
plete,  RESET COMPLETE  is dis-
played.
5. Press  Alarm Setup  (Menu)  to exit 
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for 
the setup menu to exit automatically.
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MAINTAINING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III
Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to do
System does not function  Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into an operating electrical outlet.
 Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnect it; this will reset 
the system.
 Tap the touch pad on  the top of the system to see  if the system turns on (page 8).
No sound  Turn the volume up.  Press Mute
. Eject the CD and reload it.
 Press AUX to listen to an external source connected to the  AUX IN input.
 Make sure the external source is turned on and the volume on the external source is turned up.
 Disconnect headphones from the system (connecting headphones mutes the speakers).
Poor sound quality  If listening to an AM or FM source , try turning the Talk Radio mode on or off (page 10).
 If listening to an AUX source, make sure you are using a stereo cable and that it is fully inserted.
 If listening to a DIGITAL RADIO source, please refer to the proper antenna placement instructions on  page 18.
Remote control is incon-
sistent or does not work  Operate the remote control closer to the unit.
 Check that the remote control battery is inst
alled with positive (+) polarity facing up.
 Replace the remote control battery.
 Check for interference from fluorescent room  lighting, sunlight, or dust or dirt on lens.
 Try the unit in a different location.
AM reception is weak  Adjust the internal antenna by  rotating the unit slightly one way and then the other.
 Move the unit farther from a TV, refrigerator, ha logen 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  Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an FM antenna. See “Con- necting to power” on page 6.
 See “Installing an external ante nna for FM radio” on page 18.
I cannot receive one or 
more DIGITAL RADIO 
stations in my area  Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an antenna. See “Connecting 
to power” on page 6.
 Connect the external antenna included with yo ur system. See “Installing an external antenna for 
DIGITAL RADIO” on page 18.
 Press and hold  Mute to re-scan for available stations (page 12). Then press Preset 3.
 Tune to check for previously missing stations.
I cannot access 
secondary services  If secondary services are available for the curren
tly selected primary DIGITAL RADIO station, the 
secondary service information is  displayed after the primary DIGITAL RADIO station information.
 See “Primary stations and se condary services” on page 11.
“UNAVAILABLE” is 
displayed when listening 
to DIGITAL RADIO  The broadcaster may have taken the primary DIGITAL RADIO station yo
u are tuned to off-air, or the 
signal strength has dropped to zero.
 Wait until the station resumes broadcasting, or tune to a new station.
“OFF AIR” is displayed 
when listening to DIGITAL 
RADIO  The broadcaster may have taken 
the secondary service you are tuned to off-air, or the signal 
strength has dropped to zero. “OFF AIR” is displaye d for 2 seconds, then the radio tunes to the pri-
mary DIGITAL RADIO station.
 If the radio does not tune to the primary DIGITA L RADIO station, then that primary DIGITAL RADIO 
station has gone off-air, or the sign al strength has dropped to zero.
Display alternates 
between “LOW SIGNAL” 
and the station name  You may have tuned to a primary DIGITAL RADIO st
ation or secondary service that has a low signal.
 To increase signal strength, make sure the power cord is fully extended. See “Connecting to power”  on page 6.
 If straightening the power cord does not improv e reception, connect an external antenna. See 
“Installing an external antenna for DIGITAL RADIO” on page 18.
CD does not play  Check that the CD source is selected or press  CD. The CD icon should appear on the display. 
 Check that the CD was loaded label-side up.
 Check that the disc surface is clean, If not, try cleaning it.
 Check that an audio CD was loaded, not a DVD.
 Try another disc.
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Replacing the remote 
control battery
WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from 
children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. 
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF (100ºC), 
or incinerate. Dispose of a used battery promptly. Replace 
only with a battery of the correct type and model number. 
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with an agency-approved (e.g. UL) 
CR2032 or DL3032 3-volt lithium battery.
1. Place the remote face down on a flat surface.
2. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as 
shown and hold. Slide the battery compartment 
open.
3. Remove the old battery and install the new one with 
the plus (+) symbol facing up.
4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It 
locks automatically.
Cleaning
Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of your 
Wave® music system  III. If necessary, you may use a 
soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the front of 
the enclosure. Do not use any liquid cleaning solutions, 
solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. 
CAUTION:  Do not allow liquids to  spill into any openings 
in the enclosure. If liquids get into the unit, unplug the 
product immediately. Call Bose
® Customer Support as 
soon as possible to arrange for service. See the list of 
phone numbers inside the back cover.
Customer service
If you lose your remote, additional remotes are available 
from Bose® Customer Service. For additional help in 
solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See 
the phone numbers listed inside the back cover.
Limited warranty
Your Bose Wave® music system  III is covered by a 
limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are 
provided on the product registration card that is included 
in the carton. Please complete the information section 
on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not 
affect your limited warranty rights.
What you must do to obtain Limited 
Warranty Service:
Return product, with proof of purchase from an 
authorized Bose dealer, using the following procedures:
1. Contact the Bose organization in your country or 
region (visit global.Bose.com for Bose contact 
information in your country/region) for specific return 
and shipping instructions;
2. Label and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the 
address provided by the Bose organization in your 
country; and
3. Place any necessary return authorization number 
prominently on the outside of the carton. Cartons 
not bearing a return authorization number, where 
required, will be refused.
Technical information
AC power rating
220V-240V  50/60Hz 60W
Dimensions
36.8 cm W x 21.9 cm D x 10.6 cm H (14.6 x 8.6 x 4.2)
Weight
3.9 kg (8.7 lb)
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
e operating
nstructions  for types o f
battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
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INDEX
A
AC power 6
AC power rating
 24
acoustic waveguide
 7
alarms, using the
 16
AM
 10
AM reception
 23
AM/PM (12-hour) time
 6, 19, 20
ambient light conditions
 19, 21
artist name
 14
audio CD
 13
audio device, connecting
 17
AUX IN connector
 17
auxiliary source
 9, 23
B
battery replacement 24
Bose® link
 17, 18, 19, 21
brightness level
 19, 21
browsing digital radio stations
 11
C
carton 24
CD
 13
CD play mode
 13
CD source
 13, 23
CD source information
 13
CD track
 13
CD-R
 13
CD-RW
 13
cleaning
 24
clock display
 9
clock setup mode
 6
clock time
 6
clock time format
 6, 19, 20
clock, setting the
 6
computer
 17
connecting other equipment
 17
connections
 23
continuous play
 19
continuous play source
 20
customer service
 23, 24
customizing operation
 19
D
DAB 18
demonstration CD
 6, 7
dimensions
 24
dimmer switches
 23
dipole antenna
 18
disc player
 13
display
 9, 23
display brightness
 19, 21
DVD
 23
DVD player
 17
E
electrical noise 23
electrical outlet
 23
external equipment
 17
external FM antenna
 10, 18
external source
 17, 23
F
factory settings 7, 19, 22
factory snooze time setting
 16
FM
 10
FM antenna
 6, 17, 23
FM reception
 6, 10, 23
frequency band
 10
H
halogen lamps 23
headphones
 17, 23
help in solving problems
 23
I
internal antenna 23
L
Lifestyle® systems 17, 18, 19, 21
listening level
 17, 18
listening to DIGITAL RADIO
 11
listening to FM/AM radio
 10
location, selecting a
 6
M
military (24-hour) time 19, 20
MP3 CDs
 7, 13, 14
multi-room expansion
 18
music files, navigating
 14
N
no sound 23
P
personalizing 19
play mode
 13, 14
playing compact discs
 13
poor reception
 18
power
 6
power cord
 6, 10, 18, 23
power outage
 6
preset number
 10, 11
presets
 10, 11
press and hold operations
 8
primary digital radio stations
 11
Q
quick recall 10, 11
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INDEX
R
radio alarm 15
radio station
 10
rapid adjustment
 6
RDS
 19, 20
rear panel
 17
registration card
 24
remote control
 8
remote control battery
 23, 24
remote control buttons
 14
re-scanning digital radio stations
 12
restore audio
 8
room code, setting
 19, 21
S
scan through a track 13
second room
 21
secondary services
 11
setting alarm
 15
setup menu
 19, 21
shipping carton
 6
shipping instructions
 24
skip
 13, 14
sleep timer setup mode
 9
snooze control
 16, 19
snooze time
 20
song title information
 14
sounding alarm
 16
station frequency
 10, 11
station information
 11, 12
station signal strength
 12
stereo cable
 17
stereo headphone connector
 17
stereo input connector
 17
stopping a sounding alarm
 16
storing a radio station
 10
system operation
 7
system reset
 19, 22
system settings
 7, 19, 20, 21, 22
system setup mode
 22
system standby timeout
 19, 21
T
talk radio broadcasts 10
TALK RADIO mode
 10
tapered waveguide
 7
technical information
 24
time increment
 20
touch pad control
 8, 19, 21
track number
 13
troubleshooting
 23
tuning the radio
 10, 11
turning alarm on and off
 16
turning the radio on
 10
TV
 17, 23
U
unpacking 6
V
video game 17
volume level
 9, 18, 23
W
warranty 24
waveguide speaker technology
 7
weak AM reception
 23
weak FM reception
 23
weak reception
 10
weight
 24
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