Bose Wave radio Sold from December 2000 to April 2005 User Manual

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Setting the alarms
Note: There are two alarms indicated on the clock display as ALARM (primary) and ALARM 2 
(secondary). You can set the wakeup time for either alarm with the radio on or off. The indica-
tor for the selected alarm flashes when setting time or mode. The ALARM 2 indicator contin-
ues flashing for 10 seconds after setting ALARM 2.
FunctionControl panelRemote control
To select which alarm to set – On the control panel, press and hold 
Alarm Set. Press Alarm Mode to select ALARM or ALARM 2. The indicator 
flashes for the alarm you are setting.
On the remote, press Time. Press Alarm   to select ALARM 2 or to return 
to ALARM. The indicator flashes for the alarm you are setting.
To set the alarm time – On the control panel, hold down Alarm Set and 
press Tuning up ( ) or down ( ). The time display changes slowly at first, 
then more quickly. Release Tuning to stop.
On the remote, press Time. Press Tuning up ( ) or down ( ). The time dis-
play changes slowly at first, then more quickly. Release Tuning to stop. Press 
Time to return to the current time display.
To set the alarm mode – On the control panel, after selecting the alarm, 
release Alarm Set and press Alarm Mode to select one of the following alarm 
modes (Press Alarm   on the remote):
For tone only, press until you see the   indicator.
For radio only, press until you see the   indicator.
For tone and radio, press until you see both indicators  .
When the alarm tone sounds, press Sleep/Snooze to turn the radio on. Press 
Sleep/Snooze to pause the radio for 10 minutes.
To cancel the alarm mode – Follow the directions for setting the alarm 
mode. Press Alarm Mode (control panel) or Alarm   (remote) until the 
display shows no alarm mode indicators.
To check the alarm setting – On the control panel, press and hold 
Alarm Set to see the ALARM wakeup time and the preset station. While hold-
ing Alarm Set, press Alarm Mode to see the ALARM 2 wakeup time and the 
preset station.
On the remote, press Time to see the ALARM wakeup time. Press Alarm 
 to see the ALARM 2 wakeup time. Press Time again to return the dis-
play to the current time. ALARM 2 flashes for 10 seconds. 
To wake to a preselected radio station – On the control panel, 
ONLY, select ALARM or ALARM 2. Press and hold Alarm Set, and then press 
one of the six station Presets buttons (you can change between AM and FM 
if needed). To clear the preset, press and hold Alarm Set and press the but-
ton for that preset again.Use the control panel to 
select this feature.
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/SnoozeAUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
TimeAlarmSleepTuningStation
VolumeMute
AUXAM
FM On
OffWave Radio 1
23
4
5
6
Presets
Alarm
SetAlarm Mode
Time
Tuning
Alarm
Set
TimeAlarm
Tuning
Sleep/Snooze
Alarm Mode
Sleep
Alarm Mode
Alarm
SetAlarm Mode
Time
123
456PresetsAlarm
Set 
						

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Operating Your Wave® Radio
Using the Alarms
FunctionControl panelRemote control
To stop the alarm – Press On/Off. The indicators remain lit. 
Or, if you do not press On/Off, the tone   alarm shuts off in 30 minutes, the 
radio   alarm shuts off in 60 minutes.
The alarm automatically resets to repeat daily.
To pause the alarm for 10 minutes – Press Sleep/Snooze or Sleep to 
have the radio   or tone   alarm repeat in 10 minutes. When the alarm is 
in both radio and tone mode, press Sleep/Snooze or Sleep to pause the tone 
for 10 minutes and turn on the radio. Press Sleep/Snooze or Sleep again to 
silence the radio – the tone repeats in 10 minutes.
You can repeat the pause cycle as many times as you want. If you do not 
press any button while the tone is sounding, it shuts off in 30 minutes.
To set the volume of the radio alarm – The radio alarm turns on and 
gradually increases to the last volume setting used. You can select a volume 
setting with the radio on or off.
To set the volume of the tone alarm – The tone alarm turns on and 
gradually increases to the last tone setting used. You can set a louder or 
softer tone by pressing Volume up or down while the tone is sounding.
To use the alarm during a power loss – Press On/Off to silence the 
alarm. The backup battery runs the alarm for approximately 48 hours without 
AC power. To conserve power, only the tone alarm sounds even if the radio 
alarm is selected. Normal operation resumes when power is restored. 
Replace the 9V battery after an extended power loss.
Note: The Wave radio does not respond to remote control during a 
power loss.
Use the control panel to 
operate the alarm dur-
ing a power loss.
Alarm ModeAlarm
SetClock
Set
Volume
Presets 123
456Tuning
Sleep/SnoozeAUXAM/FMOn/Off
Wave Radio
TimeAlarmSleepTuningStation
VolumeMute
AUXAM
FM On
OffWave Radio 1
23
4
5
6
Presets
On/Off On
Off
Sleep/SnoozeSleep
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
On/Off 
						

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Maintaining Your Wave® Radio
Taking care of your Wave radio
The only necessary maintenance is periodic battery replacement and cleaning.
Cleaning your radio
Use only a dry cloth to clean the outside of the Wave radio. If necessary, you may use a soft-
bristled attachment to gently vacuum the front of the radio.
Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or 
abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings on the radio. 
If liquids get into the product, turn the radio off. Call Bose
® Customer Service as soon as pos-
sible to arrange for service. (See phone numbers on inside back cover.)
Replacing the batteries
WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chem-
ical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F), or inciner-
ate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and 
model number.
To ensure correct operation of your Wave radio’s alarm system, replace the 9V battery every 
year and following an extended power loss. A dead battery may leak and cause damage. Do 
not unplug your Wave radio from the power outlet while replacing the battery. If you do 
unplug it, you will need to reset the clock, alarm settings, and station presets. For further 
information on replacing the 9V battery, see “Installing the battery” on page 9.
For information on replacing the remote control battery, see “Setting up the remote control” 
on page 11.
Technical information
Power rating
USA/Canada: 120V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
14W x 8 1⁄4”D x 4 3⁄16”H (35.6 cm x 21.0 cm x 10.6 cm)
Weight
6.8 lb (3.1 kg)   
						

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Maintaining Your Wave® Radio
Troubleshooting
Customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the inside back 
cover for Bose Corporation offices and phone numbers.
Warranty period
The Bose Wave radio is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of the war-
ranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your radio. Please fill out the informa-
tion section on the card and mail it to Bose. Problem What to do
Radio does not function• Make sure the power cord connector is inserted securely into the radio, matching the flat side of 
the connector to the flat side of the jack.
• Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into an operating AC wall outlet.
No sound• Increase the volume.
• Press the Mute button on the remote control to unmute the sound.
• Check the connections for any auxiliary component.
• Press AUX to hear a source connected to the AUX IN jacks.
• Be sure that the component is turned on.
Remote control is inconsis-
tent or does not work• Check battery and its polarity (+ and –).
• Replace the battery, if necessary (See “Replacing the batteries” on page 23.).
• Operate the remote control closer to the radio.
• Check for interference from room lighting or sunlight, or dust or dirt on the lens. Try the radio in a 
different location.
AM reception is weak• Adjust the internal AM antenna by turning the radio slightly.
• Try moving the radio farther from a television, fluorescent lights, dimmer switches, or other elec-
tronic equipment which generate electrical noise.
• You may be in an area of weak AM signal coverage.
FM reception is weak• Extend the power cord as much as possible. The FM antenna is in the power cord.
• Move the power cord to adjust the FM antenna.
• If you still have problems with FM reception, you may need an external antenna. Call Bose
® Product 
and Technical Support to request one. 
						

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Index
A
Acoustic Waveguide 7
ALARM
 17, 21
ALARM 2
 17, 21
alarm check
 21
Alarm Mode
 21
Alarm Set
 21
alarm time
 21
alarms
 7, 22
alarms, setting
 21
AM
 15, 16, 19, 20
AM antenna
 10, 24
AM reception
 24
AM/FM
 17
automatic dimming
 18
automatic shutoff
 19
AUX
 13, 15, 16, 20, 24
AUX IN jacks
 13, 14, 24
auxiliary source
 13
B
backup battery power 7, 9, 18, 22, 23
bass
 7
batteries included
 8
battery (9V) installation
 9
battery (9V) replacement
 22, 23
battery (remote control) installation
 11
battery (remote control) replacement
 
11, 23, 24
battery disposal
 2, 9, 11, 23
C
cable radio signals 10
cable TV
 10
CD player
 7, 13, 14
cleaning
 23
clock display
 17
clock functions
 16, 17
clock mode
 17, 18, 19
Clock Set
 10, 17, 18, 20
connections
 10, 13
control panel
 16, 19, 21, 22
customer service
 8, 12, 23, 24
D
dimensions 23
display brightness
 18
E
electrical noise 4, 24
external antenna
 10
F
features 7
fluorescent lights
 24
FM
 15, 16, 19, 20
FM antenna
 10, 24
FM reception
 24
H
heat from radio 2, 8
I
infrared remote control 7, 15
installing your radio
 7
interference
 4, 24
L
lithium battery 8, 12
location
 8, 24
M
moisture 2, 3, 8
mounting strip
 8, 12
Mute
 15, 19, 24
O
On/Off 15, 16, 18, 19, 22
P
power connector 10
power cord
 8, 10, 24
power loss
 9, 22
power rating
 23
powered speakers
 13, 14
PRESET
 20
presets
 19, 20, 21
R
radio alarm 15, 16
radio alarm volume
 22
radio display
 20
radio mode
 18
radio reception
 10
remote control
 8, 11, 12, 15, 19, 21, 22, 
24
S
safety information 2, 3, 4
SEEK
 20
seek a station
 19
serial number
 8
signal splitter
 10
SLEEP
 17
Sleep
 15, 22
Sleep/Snooze
 16, 21, 22
station frequency
 20
station presets
 15, 16, 19, 20
STEREO
 20
T
tape player 7, 13, 14
television
 14, 24
Time
 15, 21
time, AM or PM
 17
time, AM/PM (12 hour)
 18
time, military (24 hour)
 18
tone alarm
 15, 16
tone alarm volume
 22
troubleshooting
 24
Tuning
 15, 16, 17, 19, 21
U
unmute 15, 19, 24
unpacking
 8
V
VARIABLE OUT jacks 14
VOL
 20
Volume
 15, 16, 19
W
wakeup time 15, 16, 17
warranty card
 8, 24
weight
 23 
						

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