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Personalising Your Wave® Music System
The set-up menu
The set-up menu allows you to customise the operation of the Wave® music system.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SET-UP MENU-  is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> until the menu item you want to change is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to change the value or selection.
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the set-up 
menu to end automatically.
Wa v e® Music System  Set-up Menu 
System Setting Menu Item Factory Setting Choices Description
Snooze ControlSNOOZE- 10 MIN 10 MIN, 20 MIN, 
30 MIN, 40 MIN, 
50 MIN, 60 MINDetermines the snooze time.
Radio Data System
(RDS) information RDS-
ON OFF, ON Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to 
display RDS information.
Continuous Play CONT PLAY- NO NO, AUX, FM, AMDetermines which source  will automatically play 
after a CD ends.
Clock Time 
Format TIME-
12 HOUR 12-HOUR, 
24-HOUR Sets the clock display 
for 12-hour (AM/PM) or 
24-hour (military) time.
Display High 
Brightness Level BRIGHT HI- 12
8-15Sets the display brightne ss level when the unit 
detects high ambient light conditions.
Display Low 
Brightness Level BRIGHT LO- 4
1-8Sets the display brightne ss 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 your Wave® music system 
when it is connected to your Lifestyle® system 
through a Bose® link network.
The dashes following the room letter indicate how 
the microswitches should  be set on the Lifestyle
® 
remote control.
Low-power Mode LOW POWER- OFF OFF, ONEnables (ON) or disables (OFF) the low-power 
mode. The low-power mode  causes the system to 
use less energy after you turn it off.
System Reset RESET ALL- NO NO, YESRestores the Wave
® music system to factory 
settings.
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Adjusting the snooze time
This setting determines the duration of time the system remains silent when the snooze
function is activated.
1.Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> once until  SNOOZE- 10 MIN  is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to change the snooze time to 10-60 minutes (in 10-minute 
increments).
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the 
set-up menu to end automatically.
Changing the Radio Data Syst em (RDS) information setting
This setting enables or disables your system to display RDS information. The RDS is a 
system that transmits useful information, such as station name, programme information and 
the current time. RDS is used only on FM and  RDS information is displayed only if it is 
included in the FM broadcast signal.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> twice until  RDS- ON is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to change RDS- ON to RDS- OFF .
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the 
set-up menu to end automatically.
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Selecting a music source to auto matically play after a CD ends
Yo u r  W a v e® music system has a continuous play feature. When a CD stops playing, you can 
programme another source to automatically start playing.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> three times until  CONT PLAY- is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to select FM, AM or AUX.
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the set-up 
menu to end automatically.
Changing the clock time format
You can choose to have the di splay show the time in 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour (military) 
time.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> four times until  TIME- is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to select 12 HOUR  or 24 HOUR .
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the set-up 
menu to end automatically.
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Adjusting the display brightness
The brightness level of the display automatically adjusts itself for low and high ambient light 
conditions. This featur e brightens the display for better  visibility in high ambient light 
conditions and dims the display making it less  intrusive in low ambient light conditions. High 
and low brightness settings  can be set independently.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (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 br ightness level from 1-8.
6. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the 
set-up menu to end automatically.
Setting the room code
Yo u r  W a v e® music system 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 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 operating guide for more information on room codes.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> seven times until  ROOM- B   is displayed. The dashes 
following the room letter indicate how the microswitches should be set on the Lifestyle® 
remote control. See your Lifestyle® system operating guide for details.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to select a room code other than room B.
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the set-up 
menu to end automatically.
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Enabling the low-power mode
Yo u r  W a v e® music system has a low-power mode which causes the system to use less 
energy after you turn it off. If the low-power mode is enabled, the display automatically turns 
off after 30 minutes. Just before the display goes blank,  LOW POWER- ON is displayed.
In the low-power mode, the clock still runs norma lly, presets are maintained and if an alarm is 
set, the system turns on at the programmed  alarm time. While in the low-power mode, 
pressing FM/AM, CD, AUX or Preset 1 to 6 turns the system ON in the normal way. Pressing 
any other remote key, or one that does not turn the system on, lights up the display for 
another 30 minutes and then turns it off again.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> eight times until  LOW POWER- OFF  is displayed.
3. Press  Time –  or Time +  to change LOW POWER- OFF  to LOW POWER- ON.
4. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the 
set-up menu to end automatically.
Performing a system reset
If you wish, you can restore your Wave® music system to the orig inal factory settings.
1. Press and hold  Alarm Time (Menu)  until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
2. Press  Tune/MP3 
> nine times until  RESET ALL- NO  is displayed.
3. Press  Time +  to change  RESET ALL- NO  to RESET ALL- YES .
4. When  PRESS 2 TO CONFIRM  appears on the display, press  Presets button 2 . When 
the reset is complete,  DEFAULTS RESET is displayed.
5. Press  Alarm Time  (Menu)  to exit the set-up menu or wait 10 seconds for the set-up 
menu to end automatically.
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Maintaining Your Wave® Music System
Cleaning
Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of your Wave® music system. If necessary, 
you may use a soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the front of the enclosure. Do not 
use any liquid cleaning solutiuons, 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, turn it off immediately. Call Bose
® Customer Support as soon as possible to arrange for 
service. See the list of phone numbers inside the back cover.
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 Duracell, 
Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032, 3-volt Lithium battery. 
To replace the remote 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.
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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Troubleshooting
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 of this guide. 
Problem What to do
System does not function  Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into an operating electrical outlet.
 Press On/Off to see if the display lights.
No sound  Turn the volume up.
 Press  Mute.
 Eject the CD and reload it.
 Check connections for  an auxiliary source.
 Press  AUX to listen to an external source connected to the  AUX IN input.
 Make sure the external source is turned on.
 Disconnect headphones.
Remote control is 
inconsistent or does not 
work  Operate the remote control closer to the unit.
 Check that the remote control battery is installed with positive (+) polarity facing up.
 Replace the remote control battery.
 Check for interference from room lightin
g, 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, fluorescent lamps, 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  Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an FM antenna.  Try an external antenna. Call Bose
® Customer Service to order an external FM antenna.
No RDS information is 
displayed  Check the system set-up menu to make sure 
RDS- is set to  ON.
 Make sure you are listening to an FM radio station.
 The station may not include RDS information  in its broadcast signal. Contact the radio 
station.
Display window is blank  Press any remote button and check if the display turns on. The low-power mode may  be enabled causing the display to power down 30 minutes after you turned the system 
off. For more information, see “Enabling the low-power mode” on page 25.
 If this doesn’t work, call Bose Customer Service for help.
CD does not play  Check that the CD source is selected. The CD icon should appear on the display. If not, 
press CD .
 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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Limited warranty
Yo u r  B o s e® Wave® music system is covered by a limited transferable warranty. 
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)
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Limited Warranty Policy and 
Conditions of Sale
Bose CorporationThe Mountain 
Framingham, MA 01701
What is covered:
All parts defective in  material and workma nship. This limited 
warranty for the Bose® Wave Music System (“system”) covers the 
functionality of the system for its normal, intended use as speci-
fied in the Owner’s Guide and does not cover a malfunction that 
has resulted from improper or un reasonable use or maintenance, 
accident, excess moisture, improper packing, lightning, power 
surges, or unauthorized tampering , alteration or modification 
while not under the control of  Bose. Bose systems are not 
designed to be used in every environment, so please review your 
Owner’s Guide.
WHERE PERMITTED, THE PROV ISIONS OF THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN 
WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS  OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR 
ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Notwithstanding the above, where applicable, if you qualify as a 
“consumer” under the Magnuson -Moss Warranty Act, then you 
may be entitled to any implied  warranties allowed by law for the 
period of the express wa rranty as set forth below.
For how long: 
In countries where the duration  of the warranty is not determined 
by statute, the Bose Limited Wa rranty lasts two years from the 
purchase date. For countries where minimum warranty terms are 
determined by statute, the warr anty term is the longer of the 
statutory period or the term listed above. 
What we will do:
We will repair or replace any defe ctive parts within a reasonable 
period of time and free of charge.
How you can obtain warranty service:
Providing you have a proof of  purchase from an authorized 
dealer, you can return the system  to either a Bose Service 
Agency or directly to Bose. Proof of purchase is not required 
where it is excluded by statute.
To return a product, please:
1. Properly and carefully pack the product for shipping. If you  need a new shipping carton, contact Bose.
2. If you are returning the product directly to Bose, please  contact Bose to get a return reference number. Place this 
number prominently on the  outside of the carton.
3. If you are returning the product to a Bose Service Agency,  contact the agency for packing and shipping instructions.
4. Label and ship the product to the appropriate location.
Other rights:
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE 
PROVIDED THAT THE CURRENT OWNER FURNISHES THE 
ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE  FROM AN AUTHORIZED 
BOSE DEALER. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY 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. SOME PLACES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON 
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF RELIEF, SPECIAL, 
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF 
THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  TO SPECIFIED AMOUNTS, SO 
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU. 
OTHER CONDITIONS:
FOR YOUR BENEFIT, WE RE COMMEND THAT YOU RECORD 
YOUR SERIAL NUMBER(S), FOUND ON THE PRODUCT(S), AND 
OTHER PURCHASE INFORMATION, AND KEEP IT WITH YOUR 
PERSONAL RECORDS ALONG WITH PROOF OF 
PURCHASE. IF NECESSARY, THIS INFORMATION WILL 
ALLOW US TO BETTER SERVE YOUR NEEDS. 
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GI VES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS 
SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED CONDIT IONS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE 
OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH APPLY TO THE PRODUCT 
YOU HAVE ACQUIRED. THESE LEGAL RIGHTS VARY FROM 
STATE TO STATE OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. SOME PLACES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION, RESTRICTION OR MODIFI-
CATION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED R IGHTS OR THEIR EFFECT. IN 
THOSE SITUATIONS THIS LIMI TED WARRANTY WILL ONLY 
APPLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICABLE LAW ALLOWS. 
OTHER LAWS PROVIDE YOU WITH A STATUTORY CLAIM 
AGAINST THE SELLER. 
The laws of your state or coun try may provide you with legal 
claims against the seller or manuf acturer of this product. The 
Limited Warranty does not affect those rights.
Remedies:
The provisions of this limited warranty are in lieu of any other 
warranties or conditions, except  those provided by law. This 
Limited Warranty does no t affect any legal rights provided to you 
by law and does not preclude  any legal remedy you may have 
under the law. 
This Limited Warranty is fully transferable provided that the 
current owner furnishes the origin al proof of purchase from an 
authorized Bose dealer. 
This Limited Warranty is void if  the label bearing the serial 
number has been removed or defaced.
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Index
A
AC power 5
AC power rating  28
acoustic waveguide  7
alarm volume level  15
alarms, using the  16
AM  10
AM reception  27
AM/PM (12-hour) time  6 ,  21 , 23
ambient light conditions  21 , 24
artist name  13
audio CD  12
audio device, connecting  19
audio equipment, other  19
automatic shutoff (Sleep)  9
AUX IN connector  17, 19
auxiliary source  9 ,  27
B
backup memory  6 ,  11
battery replacement  26
Bose
® link  17, 19,  21, 24
brightness level  21 , 24
C
CD  12
CD play mode  12
CD source  12 , 27
CD source information  12
CD track  12
CD-R  13
CD-RW  13
cleaning  26
clock display  9
clock set-up mode  6
clock time  6 ,  9
clock time format  6 ,  23
clock, setting the  6
computer  19
connecting other equipment  17
connections  27
continuous play  21 , 23
customer service  27
customizing operation  21
D
demonstration CD 4 ,  7
dimensions  28
dimmer switches  27
dipole antenna  17
disc player  12
display  9 ,  15 , 27
display brightness  21 , 24
DVD  27
E
electrical noise  27
electrical outlet  27
external equipment  17
external FM antenna  10 , 17,  27
external source  17 , 27
F
factory settings  7 ,  21 , 25
factory snooze time setting  16
fluorescent lamps  27
FM  10
FM antenna  5 ,  17 , 27
FM reception  5,  10 , 18,  27
FM source  10
frequency band  10
H
halogen lamps  27
headphones  17,  18, 27
help in solving problems  27
I
internal antenna  27
L
Lifestyle® systems  17, 19 , 21 , 24
listening level  18 , 19
listening to FM/AM radio  10
location, selecting a  4
low-power mode  25
M
military (24-hour) time  6 ,  21 , 23
MP3 CDs  7 ,  13,  14
multi-room expansion  19
music files, navigating  14
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