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Making External Input/Output Connections
Connecting an external audio source to the Wave/PC
™ unit
You can use the Wave/PC unit as extension speakers for an external audio source, such as a 
tape or CD player. Connect the external source to the right and left AUX IN jacks (Figure 43). 
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. For cable information, see “Input connection details” on 
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Input connection details
Audio cables for connecting external components to the Wave/PC™ system are available at 
electronics stores, or by calling Bose® Customer Service.
SourceCableConnection at 
sourceWave/PC 
connection Notes
Portable CD or 
tape playerOne miniplug-to-stereo 
audio cableHeadphone jack
For best sound, set 
the player volume 
control to approxi-
mately 3/4 of maxi-
mum volume.AUX IN jacks
CD player, tape 
deck, or...

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Cleaning the Wave/PC
™ unit
Use only a dry cloth to clean the outside of the Wave/PC unit. 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...

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Troubleshooting
If you need additional help in solving problems, contact:
Bose Customer Service, 1-800-851-2673
You can also request technical support using the Wave/PC
™ system application. Click the 
Setup button and click on the Internet tab. Click the Tech Support button and follow the 
instructions.
Table 1: General Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
Wave/PC system unit does not 
function•Make sure the power cord connector is inserted securely into the...

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No computer sounds until Wave/PC™ 
system application is launched.Re-install the Wave/PC software application.
The Wave/PC system application win-
dow looks strange. Colors are not 
smooth and the information window 
contains blocks.Go to the Control Panel of your computer. Open the display properties and 
change the color setting (if supported) from 256 to a greater color depth.
When the Wave/PC system is off, I still 
hear sounds generated by other appli-...

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Table 3: Web Radio troubleshooting
Problem What to do
I cannot connect to any stations. I 
keep getting “Cannot connect to 
server” messages.•Make sure you have an active Internet connection.
•Open RealPlayer and go to View, Preferences. Click the “Transport” tab and 
click “Auto Configure.” When finished, close RealPlayer
®. If problem per-
sists, contact Bose Customer Service.
I cannot connect to some stations.•Try connecting at another time.
•Some Internet...

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Information downloaded from CDDB is 
for another CD.1. Click the Setup button and click on the CD tab.
2. Deselect the “Use first match for CD track info” option.
3. Click the OK button and then click the Get Track Info button. CDDB 
should provide all matches available.
4. Select the appropriate match from the list.
When playing a CD, I always get the 
message “Unknown Artist” followed 
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I inserted a CD with music files and 
then scanned for music, but the files 
did not appear in the Music Finder.Files cannot be directly imported from a CD. To import these files:
1. Play the CD from the CD display screen.
2. Copy the files to the hard drive and then scan the hard drive for music files.
While playing a music file I try to delete 
it but cannot do it.You cannot delete a file that is currently being played. Click the Stop button, or 
switch to another file,...

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Glossary
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Bit rate – The digital representation of an audio signal expressed in bits per second (bps). The 
bit rate often determines the quality and size of an MP3 file. Higher bit rates create larger but 
better-sounding files. The most common bit rate for MP3 is 128kbps. This gives you near-CD 
quality at about a 10:1 compression ratio.
Browser – A short name for your Internet browser.
C
CDDB – An on-line repository of audio CD information provided by CDDB, Incorporated....

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Station finder – A Wave/PC™ software feature that allows you to find an AM/FM broadcast 
radio station in the database.
Streaming – A name given to the media that allows you to play audio or video directly from 
the Internet, without first saving it to your hard drive. Its main advantage is that you can start 
listening to your selections right away, without having to wait for a file to finish downloading. 
Two popular streaming formats are Real Audio and SHOUTcast....