Bose Wave radio Sold from 1993 to 1994 User Manual

							The Bose® Wave® Radio
Owner’s Guide
January 7, 2002
AM149204_02_V.pdf 
						

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Wave® radio to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
These CAUTION marks appear on the bottom of your Wave
® radio.
The lightning flash, with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the system enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in this owner’s guide.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna and the power cord.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Please read this owner’s guide
The Bose® Wave® radio is carefully engineered to provide sound quality far beyond other
radios. This guide will help you set up and operate your radio properly.
Caution: To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs
électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.
Note:
This digital apparatus does not
exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Commu-
nications.
Le présent appareil numérique
n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la classe B
prescrites dans le Réglement sur
le brouillage radioélectrique édicté
par le Ministére des communica-
tions du Canada.
Note:
Unauthorized modification
of the receiver could void
the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. 
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE 
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS
ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À 
L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR 
LÚSAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT. 
						

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Safety Instructions
Note to CATV system
installer:
This reminder calls the CAT V
system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC (of
USA) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding. It specifies that
the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as is
practical.
If you must move the unit and cart
combination, do so very carefully.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause it to
overturn.
For your safety
1. Read, Follow And Save All Instructions – Read and follow the complete safety and operating
instructions in this owner’s guide before using the unit. Save this guide for future reference.
2. Pay Attention To Warnings – Observe all warnings on the unit and in the guide.
3. Do Not Let Objects Or Liquid Enter The Unit – Take care to prevent objects or liquids from
entering this unit. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water is present.  Clean only as directed on page
13.
4. Maintain Proper Ventilation – Place the unit so nothing interferes with its proper ventilation. Do not
place on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a
bookcase or cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.
5. Avoid Excessive Heat – Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the unit into a proper power supply, as described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized alternating current line plug
(one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, the plug fits into the power outlet only one
way. If you have trouble inserting it, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, your outlet may be
obsolete and needs to be replaced. Contact an electrician. Do not change the plug to defeat this
safety feature.
7. Protect The Power Cord – Route all power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, at the point where the cord connects to the unit,
and at outlets on the unit.
8. Take Precautions When Unit Is Not In Use – If the unit will not be used for an extended period,
unplug from the outlet and remove the batteries.
9. Be Careful With Carts And Stands – Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person or damage to the unit. For
advice on use of a particular cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table, contact Bose
® Corporation.
10. Avoid Power Lines – Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines.
11. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this unit, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This will provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of the ground-
ing conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the ground
electrode. Refer to the antenna
grounding illustration.
12. Obtain Authorized Ser vice When It Is Indicated – Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. All
ser vicing should be provided by authorized service personnel when:
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
B.Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit, or
C.The unit has been exposed to rain, or
D.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or
E.The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
Antenna
Lead In Wire
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding
Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC ART 250 Part H)
Ground
Clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment 
						

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Where to find...
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3
For your safety ....................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up .....................................................................................................................5
Unpack the carton .................................................................................................. 5
Install the batteries ................................................................................................. 5
Connect the power cord and antennas ................................................................. 6
The remote control ................................................................................................. 7
The Display ................................................................................................................... 8
How to read the clock display ............................................................................... 8
How to read the radio display ................................................................................ 8
How to customize the display ................................................................................ 8
Functions ......................................................................................................................9
Radio functions ...................................................................................................... 9
Clock functions .................................................................................................... 10
Other Components ..................................................................................................... 12
Using other components ...................................................................................... 12
Selecting the component ..................................................................................... 12
Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13
Maintaining the Wave
® radio ................................................................................ 13
Customer service ................................................................................................. 13
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 14
Limited warranty ................................................................................................... 14
Product Information .................................................................................................... 15
Features ................................................................................................................ 15
Size ....................................................................................................................... 15
Contents 
						

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VARIABLE OUTL R
AUX IN
120V~AC
50-60HZ 50W172087
++–
Setting Up
Unpack the carton (see Figure 1)
Carefully unpack the carton. Do not attempt to use the Wave® radio if any part appears dam-
aged. Instead, repack the carton and notify Bose® or your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
Place the Wave
® radio on a table or other flat surface. Locate the FM and AM antennas, the
power cord, and the AA batteries.
Install the batteries
The Wave® radio’s three A A batteries maintain its memory and backup alarm system for up to
a week during a power failure, or while the radio is unplugged. The batteries will not power the
radio or light the display. Operating without batteries leaves the memory unprotected, but will
not harm the radio. Use only 1.5V A A alkaline batteries (IEC-R6 in Europe), available at many
retail stores.
1.Carefully turn your Wave
® radio
upside down (avoid scratching
its top).
2.Locate the battery compart-
ment on the bottom (see
Figure 2).
3.Press the arrow on the cover to
slide the compartment open.
4.Place the batteries inside,
matching the + and – symbols
with the symbols inside the
compartment.
5.Slide the cover back into place
and turn the radio right side up.
Figure 1
What comes with your Wave® radio.
Remote control Wave
®
radio• One (1) Wave
® radio
• One (1) power cord
• Three (3) AA batteries
• One (1) FM antenna
• One (1) AM antenna
• One (1) AM antenna clip
• One (1) peel-and-stick tape
• One (1) remote control
• One (1) lithium battery AA batteries
Lithium
battery
Figure 2
Match the + and – symbols on the
batteries to the marks inside the
compartment.
®
ACOUSTIC WAVE RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL AWRC-1
PRESET STATIONSSTA.1236
45MUTE
TIM
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AUXAMFM
TUNINGV
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FM antennaPower cord
Peel-and-
stick tape
AM antenna clip AM loop antenna 
						

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Setting Up
Connect the power cord and antennas
Find the jacks on the back of your radio (see Figure 3). Unwind all cords.
Connect the power cord
1.Plug the small end of the power cord into the power jack.
2.Plug the other end of the power cord into an electric outlet.
The display panel should light up.
Connect the antennas
1.Plug the FM antenna into the “FM 75Ω External” connector.
2.Plug the AM antenna into the “AM LOOP” jack.
3.Straighten both antennas. Move the AM loop and ends of the FM antenna as far as
possible away from the radio.
4.Use the clip and peel-and-stick tape to attach the AM loop antenna to a smooth, clean
surface, if you wish.
Note:
The time display will begin to flash
after power is connected. Press the
CLOCK SET key once to stop the
flashing.
Figure 3
Plug the antennas and power cord
into their jacks.
Note:
A second FM antenna is built into the
power cord. For best reception,
adjust the antenna by moving the
power cord.
120V~AC
50-60HZ 50W
RLAUX INAM
LOOP172087
VARIABLE OUT
Peel-and-
stick tape
clip 
						

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The remote control
Install the battery
The batter y compartment on the remote control of your Wave® radio has a security lock. It must
be unlocked before you open the compartment to insert or remove the batter y.
1.Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.
2.Insert the tip of a ball point pen in the left side of the security lock. Push to the right and
hold (Figure 4).
3.Slide the batter y compartment open. Insert the batter y into the batter y carrier, matchng the
+ symbols.
4.Slide the batter y compartment closed. It will automatically lock in place.
Setting Up
Note:
Use only a lithium Toshiba CR2025
or Maxell CR2025 batter y. It may
be available from a retail dealer or
electronics store.
If you have difficulty finding a
replacement batter y, contact
Bose
® Corporation directly (see
“Customer service” on page 13).
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Figure 5
Insert the batter y, matching the
+ symbols.
WARNING:
The remote control batter y may
cause a fire or chemical burn if
mishandled. Keep it away from
children. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100˚C
(212˚F), or incinerate. Dispose of
used batter y promptly. Replace
with a batter y of the type and
model mentioned in the note
above. Using another batter y may
cause a fire or explosion.
Figure 4
Push the security lock to the right
with the tip of a ball point pen.
How to operate
Aim the remote control at your Wave® radio. The remote normally works up to 20 feet in front
of the radio, and 6 feet to either side. Use the remote keys in the same way you use the radio
control panel. Replace the remote control batter y when it stops operating, or its range seems
reduced (normally every year or two). 
						

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How to read the clock display
How to read the radio display
Indicates sound
selected for alarm 2. Indicates sound
selected for alarm 1. [Numeric display] – Shows current time, wakeup time, time remaining before
automatic shutoff, station frequency, or volume setting.SLEEP
PM
ALARM
ALARM 2
ON/OFF
Function Keys Action
AM/PM (12 hour)Press to turn the unit off.
or
military (24 hour)
time
Hold down CLOCK SET and press
ON/OFF to “toggle” between AM/PM or
military formats.
DisplayThe display has two brightness settings,
brightnessone for normally lit rooms and one for
dimly lit rooms. The normal setting cannot
be adjusted. The dim setting automatically
adjust s as the room darkens. Or you can
adjust it by holding down CLOCK SET
while pressing either VOLUME control.
CLOCK
SETON/OFFand
CLOCK
SET
VOLUME
How to customize the display
Figure 6A
The clock display.
AUX FM
STEREO
VOL AM
SEEK
PRESET
123456
Lights when you
preset a station.Lights when you select
a preset station.
Lights while
receiving FM
stereo broadcast.
Lights while
radio
automatically
searches for a
strong signal.Lights to show
selection.
 Figure 6B
The radio display.
[Numeric display] –
Shows station
frequency, current
time, wakeup time,
time remaining before
automatic shutoff, or
volume setting.
The Display 
						

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Radio functions
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WAVE
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PRESET STATIONS
STA.1236
45MUTE TIME ALARM
SLEEP
AUXAM
FM
TUNING
VOLUMEON/OFF
ON/OFF
AM
FMAM/FM
AUX
SLEEPSLEEP/SNOOZE
or
ON/OFF
AUX
ON/OFFON/OFF
PRESET STATIONSAM
FMAM/FMPRESET STATIONS123
6 45
Functions
AM/FMAM
FM
VOLUME
VOLUME
MUTE
TUNING
STA.
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNINGPRESET STATIONS
TUNINGPRESET STATIONS123
6 45
3 ways toPress once to turn on (automatically selects
turn on/offlast source played) or to turn off.
Press once to turn on (selects the radio function).
Press once to to turn on (selects an auxiliary
source).
To shut offPress once and the display will show the time
automaticallyleft until automatic shutoff (up to 75 minutes).
Press and hold to reduce the time until shutoff.
Press once to turn off before automatic shutoff.
To selectPress to select the radio.
AM or FM
radio
Press again to select AM or FM.
To adjustPress and hold while the radio is on or off to
volumereset the volume. The display shows the
volume level from 0 (soft) to 99 (loud).
Press once to silence the radio.
Press again to restore volume.
To displayPress both simultaneously to display the
the stationcurrent station. The time display will return in
several seconds.
Press and hold.
To tune inPress and hold until desired station is reached.
a stationAdjust antennas for best reception.
Note: The power cord contains a second FM
antenna. For best reception, adjust the antenna
by moving the power cord.
To seek aPress and hold briefly, then release to seek
stationthe next strong signal.
To presetTune to the desired station.
up to 6Hold down any preset button until you hear a
stationsbeep. The station is now preset on that button.
To tune inChoose AM or FM.
a preset
Press the preset button for the station you want. 
						

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Clock functions
To setWhile holding down the CLOCK SET key, press
clockthe TUNING < or > key. The time display changes
slowly at first, then more quickly, until you stop it
by releasing one of the keys.
To setPress ALARM SET and either tuning key at the
Alarm 1same time to change wakeup time. The time
display changes slowly at first, then more quickly.
Release when set.
Note: You do not need to turn on the unit
to set the alarm.
Press TIME. The Alarm indicator will flash.
Press either tuning key. The time display changes
slowly at first, then more quickly.
Release when set.
Press TIME to return display to current time.
To setWhile holding down the ALARM SET key, press
Alarm 2and release the ALARM MODE key. The Alarm 2
indicator will flash. You now have 10 seconds to
begin setting the alarm time with the tuning keys.
Note: The alarm indicator will continue to flash for
ten seconds after the alarm is set.
Press TIME, then press 
. The Alarm 2
indicator will begin to flash. You have 10 seconds
to begin setting Alarm 2 as you did Alarm 1.
Press TIME to return display to current time.
Note: The alarm indicator will continue to flash for
ten seconds after the alarm is set.
To usePress once while the alarm sounds. The alarm will
Auto Resetsilence and automatically reset to sound at the
same time tomorrow
To checkPress to check Alarm 1 wake up time.
Alarm 1
To check
Press both at once to check Alarm 2.
Alarm 2
Press TIME, then press to check Alarm 2.
CLOCK
SET
TUNING
TUNING
ALARM
SET
®
WAVE RADIO REMOTE CONTOL
PRESET STATIONS
STA.1236
45MUTE TIME
ALARM
SLEEP
AUXAM
FM
TUNING
VOLUMEON/OFF
or
ALARMTIME
TUNING
ALARM
SETALARM MODE
TUNING
Functions
TIME ALARM
ON/OFFON/OFF
ALARM MODEALARM
SET
ALARM
SETALARMTIME
TIME ALARM