Bose Wave radioCD Sold from November 1998 to August 2004 User Manual

							The Bose® Wave® Radio/CD
Owner’s Guide
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Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Wave® Radio/CD
to rain or moisture.
As with any electronic product, use care not to spill
liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause
a failure and/or a fire hazard.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPENNE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom and rear of your Wave Radio/CD:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of 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.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
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.
Class 1 laser product
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom
of the unit.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The compact disc player
should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate
your Wave Radio/CD properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s
guide for future reference.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 
						

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Contents
Where to find…
Setting Up
Before you begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 5
Selecting a location for your Wave
® Radio/CD ............................................................. 5
Installing the battery ..................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the power cord .......................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the antennas ................................................................................................. 7
Receiving cable radio signals as an option .................................................................. 7
Setting up the remote control ....................................................................................... 8
Connecting other components as an option .............................................................. 10
Operating Your Wave Radio/CD
Using the remote control ............................................................................................ 12
Using the Wave Radio/CD control panel .................................................................... 13
Reading the Wave Radio/CD display .......................................................................... 14
Setting the time ........................................................................................................... 15
Customizing the display .............................................................................................. 15
Controlling the system ................................................................................................ 16
Using the radio ............................................................................................................ 17
Reading the radio display ........................................................................................... 17
Using the CD player .................................................................................................... 18
Reading the CD display .............................................................................................. 19
Setting the alarms ....................................................................................................... 20
Reading the alarm setup displays ............................................................................... 20
Using the alarms ......................................................................................................... 21
Maintaining Your Wave Radio/CD
Taking care of your Wave Radio/CD .......................................................................... 22
Technical information .................................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 23
Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 23
Customer service ........................................................................................................ 23
Index ................................................................................................................................. 24
Quick Reference to Special Functions ............................................................................. 28
Bose
® Corporation .................................................................................... inside back cover
For your records
The serial number is located on the bottom of your system.
Wave Radio/CD serial number: ___________________________________________________
Purchase date: _________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty together with this owner’s guide.
Please complete and return the warranty card included with your system. 
						

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Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Wave® Radio/CD.
Fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation bring you the benefits of award-winning
patented acoustic waveguide speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently
transfers energy from a small loudspeaker to the outside air over a whole range of bass
notes. And, by folding long waveguides into intricate patterns, they fit into products small
enough to be placed comfortably in your home. There is a 27-inch (68-cm) long waveguide
inside the Wave Radio/CD’s compact enclosure, enabling this tabletop system to produce
room-filling sound with full, rich bass.
Your Wave Radio/CD includes:
• Integrated system design for high acoustic quality requiring no complex adjustments
• A high performance stereo tuner with 6 AM and 6 FM station presets
• A CD player including skip, scan, random, repeat, and programming features
• Two independent alarms, with battery backup power to save the settings for wakeup
during a power loss
• A credit card-size infrared remote control with optional mounting strip
• Inputs for an additional sound source, such as a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player
To discover how easy it is to use your new Wave Radio/CD, follow the steps on the Quick Set
Up Guide and play the demonstration CD. Like most functions, it can be done with the press
of a single button. Some special functions are available by pressing button combinations (for
details, see page 28).
To fully appreciate all of these features, please take the time to follow this owner’s guide
carefully. It helps you set up and operate your system, and enjoy its high-fidelity sound. 
						

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Setting Up
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original
packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Wave® Radio/CD. If any part of the
product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose® Product Support immedi-
ately (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
Check to be sure your Wave Radio/CD contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
Figure 1
What comes with your
Wave Radio/CD
Remote control
Lithium
battery
9V battery
Selecting a location for your Wave Radio/CD
Please keep these guidelines in mind when selecting a location for your system:
• Place the Wave Radio/CD on a table or other flat surface.
• Do not place it on a metal surface or table that could interfere with AM reception.
• Do not place it on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some
heat.
• Do not use the system in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting
into the unit.
• Keep it at least 12 inches (30 cm) from a television, computer, or other monitor to prevent
picture quality interference.
• Locate it within 2 feet of a wall for the best bass performance.
• Place it across the room from where you will be listening to enjoy maximum performance
from the Wave Radio/CD.
Feel free to place and position it where you find the sound most pleasing.
Wave Radio/CD
Demonstration CD
Mounting strip 
						

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Setting Up
Installing the battery
The 9-volt battery maintains clock and alarm settings and operates the Wave® Radio/CD’s
backup alarm system for up to 24 hours, during a power loss or while the system is tempo-
rarily unplugged. Operating without this battery leaves the memory unprotected, but will not
harm the product.
Use a standard 9V battery (IEC 6F22 in Europe), available at most retail stores. Use an
alkaline battery for longer backup time.
Note: The battery does not provide power for Wave Radio/CD operation or for the display.
1. Do not remove the protective transparent film with tabs from the front of the system. It
prevents the CD door from opening accidentally when you turn the system over.
2. Carefully turn your system upside down.
3. Locate the battery compartment on the bottom (Figure 2).
4. Press the arrow on the cover to slide the compartment open.
5. Match the large (–) terminal on the battery to the small terminal on the clip (which lifts out
of the compartment for easier connection).
6. Snap the terminals together firmly.
7. Slide the cover closed.
Note: Now is a good time to record the serial number found on the bottom of your system.
Write it on your warranty card and in the space provided on page 3.
8. Turn the system right side up.
9. Remove the protective transparent film with tabs from the front of the system.
CAUTION: After you remove the transparent film, be sure to remove any CD before turning
the system over. With no film in place, the CD cover opens freely whenever the system is
turned upside down, so a CD could fall out.
Figure 2
Installing the battery
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Connecting the power cord
1. Unwind the power cord completely to ensure the best FM reception. The FM antenna is
built into the power cord.
2. Plug the power cord into an electric outlet (Figure 3). The display panel lights and the time
display begins flashing.
3. Press and hold either Time 
 or  button to stop the flashing and set the time.
Figure 3
Connecting the power cord
Adjusting the antennas
With the FM antenna built into the power cord, adjusting the cord position affects FM radio
reception slightly. With the AM antenna built into the radio, turning the radio more to one side
or the other adjusts AM reception slightly.
Receiving cable radio signals as an option
To connect your system to receive the FM signal available from some cable TV companies,
contact your cable provider for assistance.
The cable screws onto threads of the FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector on the back of
the Wave Radio/CD. To make this connection easier, you may want to obtain a screw-on to
push-on RF adapter (available at electronics stores).
CAUTION: Make sure the installation includes a signal splitter. It is important that only the
FM band, not the cable TV band, is transmitted to the radio. This requires a splitter that filters
the signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectrum through the radio.
Setting Up 
						

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Setting Up
Setting up the remote control
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 212˚F  (100˚C),
or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct
type and model number.
Your remote control may be one of two types (Figure 4A or 4B). Each is identified by the way
the battery compartment unlocks to install or replace the battery.
1. Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.
2. If your remote has a slot on the back (Figure 4A), follow step A. Otherwise, follow step B
and refer to Figure 4B:
A. Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot. Push to the side as shown and hold. Slide
the battery compartment open with your finger.
B. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold. Slide the battery
compartment open.
Figure 4A or B
Locating the safety lock
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used
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Note: Use only a Duracell, Eveready, Maxell, or Toshiba CR2032 or DL2032 lithium battery
(available at electronics stores). If you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact
Bose
® Product Support (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
3. Keeping the remote control face down, insert the new battery into the compartment with
the + symbol facing up.
4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.
5. Use the supplied mounting strip if you want to attach the remote to a surface in your
listening room. Peel off the protective backing to stick one piece to the back of the remote
and the other to the selected surface (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Applying the mounting strip for
the remote control 
						

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Setting Up
Connecting other components as an option
You can use your Wave® Radio/CD to improve the sound of a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player.
Or use it as extension speakers for a Bose® Lifestyle® music system. Connect one of these
components to the R (right) and L (left) AUX IN jacks.
To play your radio or CD player through external speakers, connect powered speakers with an
independent volume control to the system’s R (right) and L (left) LINE OUT jacks. Audio cables
for these connections are available at electronics stores.
Most audio cables are color coded. Match the red plug to the R (red) jack and the black or
white plug to the L (white) jack (Figure 6).
Note: Connecting external speakers does not shut off the Wave Radio/CD’s speakers.
Figure 6
Connecting another component
Using other components
Select your TV, VCR, computer, or tape player, or other auxiliary source by pressing the AUX
button. Adjust the listening volume with the Wave Radio/CD volume buttons. Control all other
functions, including on and off, at the source, referring to its owner’s manual, if necessary. An
auxiliary component cannot be selected as the alarm sound source.
Control your auxiliary powered speakers from the Wave Radio/CD. Use the volume control on
the powered speakers to adjust the volume level.