Bose WavePC interactive system Sold from May 2001 to June 2002 User Manual

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Listening to Music Files
Maintaining your music library
To help you create and maintain your music library, the Wave/PC™ application provides the 
capability to add and delete files, and edit the music finder database.
Adding new music to your music finder database
There are three ways to add new music to the music finder database:
•Searching your hard drive – During the Wave/PC software installation process, the setup 
program searched your hard disk for any existing music files and added them to the Wave/
PC database. You can repeat this operation whenever you want. Open the Music Files 
setup window and click the Scan hard drive for music button.
•By default – The Wave/PC application is configured by default to automatically incorporate 
any new music files which are copied to your hard drive directly into your music finder data-
base. Just download a music file from the Internet, and it will automatically appear in the 
music finder.
•Standard drag and drop – You can also drag and drop a music file from Windows directly 
onto the Wave/PC application window. This adds the music file to the Wave/PC database 
and begins playing the file.
Deleting music files from your music finder database
You can delete any item from the music finder by selecting it and clicking the Delete Item 
button. When you do this, a dialog box pops up (Figure 22) and gives you two options for 
deleting this file. You can just delete the item only from the music finder, or you can delete it 
from the music finder and your hard drive as well. If you only delete an item from the music 
finder, you can put it back at a later time using the scan function in the setup menu. If you 
also delete the item from your hard drive, the actual music file is removed from your hard 
drive.
Figure 22
Delete item confirmation
Editing file information
You can change information in any music finder view. In general, any changes you make will 
appear in all other music finder views below the one you changed. For example, if you select 
the Tracks view and change a name such as “Bourbon Street Parade” to “Bourbon Street”, 
you will notice this change also in any other view where this name appears.
To edit information:
1. Right-click the item to edit.
2. Select Edit Entry from the menu.
3. Type the new information and press Enter.
Changes made to the music finder database will be made to the individual music files them-
selves, unless you change the related setup option. See “Setting the Music Files player setup 
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Listening to Music Files
Creating your own music playlists
Open the Playlist Editor by clicking the Edit Playlists button in the Music Files player mode.
The playlist editor window is divided into two views (Figure 23). The lower view displays the 
music files finder and the upper view displays your playlists in a tree view.
Figure 23
Playlist editor window
The tree view lists playlists by name. A closed playlist containing music files displays a plus 
sign [+] to the left of the name. If the playlist is empty, the plus sign is not displayed. Clicking 
the plus sign opens the playlist to display its contents. When opened, a minus sign is dis-
played to the left of the playlist name. Clicking the minus sign collapses or closes the playlist.
Playlists can be created using items from any music finder view. This means that you can cre-
ate playlists of music by type, artist, composer, album or track.
To create a playlist:
1. Click the New Playlist button and enter the name of your new playlist. Press the Enter 
key on your keyboard.
2. Select a music finder view and select items to add to the playlist.
3. Click the Add to Playlist button, or drag and drop the item onto the playlist name.
Note: You can drag and drop items in a playlist to change the order.
To delete an item from a playlist:
1. Select the item in the playlist.
2. Click the Delete Item button directly below the Undo button.
To close the Playlist Editor:
Click the close button ( ) to close the window and return to the Music Files player window.
Creates a new playlist
Reverses the 
last command
Removes the 
selected playlist 
or playlist item
Adds the selected
music finder item 
to the selected 
playlist
Plays the currently selected 
music finder itemShows music 
currently playing
Shows music by 
type, artist,
composer,
album or track
Removes the
selected item from 
the music finder
Stops playback 
						

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Listening to Music Files
Setting the Music Files player setup options
To access the Music Files player setup options (Figure 24) and change the configuration, click 
the Setup button and click the Music Files tab.
After selecting the options you want,
•Click the OK button to save your settings and close the setup window, or
•Click the Cancel button to close the setup window without saving any changes, or
•Click the Help button to open the on-line help information window.
Figure 24
Music Files setup options 
(Wave/PC system is the 
default Music Files player)
If you have been using another application as your default music files player, the Music Files 
setup options include a Register as default player selection. Check this selection to make 
the Wave/PC system your default Music Files player.
Figure 25
Music Files setup options 
(Wave/PC system is not the 
default Music Files player)
Normally, when you select the Music Files player, it will automatically begin playing your 
music files. If you do not want your music files to automatically start playing when the Music 
Files player is selected, remove the check mark beside “Automatically play music files when 
source selected.”
Click to make the Wave/PC system 
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Normally, the Wave/PC™ application monitors your hard drive for new music files and adds 
them to the Wave/PC database. If you do not want this to happen automatically, remove the 
check mark beside “Automatically check for new music files.” If this box is not checked, you 
will need to click the Scan hard drive for music button to search for new music files.
When new music files are found they are automatically added to the database (default set-
ting). To have the Wave/PC application ask if you want them added first, place a check beside 
“Ask me before adding new music files to the database.” The next time new music files are 
found, the dialog box in Figure 26 opens. Select the music files you want to add to the data-
base and click OK. Multiple files can be selected using Control-click and Shift-click opera-
tions. Click Cancel to close the window without adding any new files.
Figure 26
New files found dialog box
The information shown in the music finder is stored in two places: (1) In the music finder data-
base, and (2) in ID3 tags within individual music files. Editing information in the music finder 
window only changes the music finder database. The ID3 tags are kept up to date automati-
cally if the “Automatically update music files upon editing” option is selected. If not selected, 
the setup window provides an Update music files… button to manually perform the update.
The “Store my music in:” edit box displays the default directory path to the storage location of 
recorded CD tracks. You can change the location by modifying the path string or by clicking 
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To scan your hard drive for supported music files and add them to the music finder database:
1. Click the Scan hard drive for music… button. The dialog box shown in Figure 27 opens.
2. Select the types of music files to include in your search. You can select MP3 or WAV. By 
default, only MP3 is selected.
3. Specify the minimum file length. When importing files, you may want to exclude short 
files containing operating system or game sounds. By default, the search process ignores 
files less than 20 seconds long.
4. Specify the folders or directories to search. Use the Add Folder, Edit Folder, and Delete 
Folder buttons to edit the list. Use the check boxes to the left of the directory names to 
temporarily select/unselect folders.
5. Click the Search button. A progress dialog box pops up to keep you informed of the 
search status. When finished, the progress box displays the number of files found and 
the number added to the music finder database. You may notice that not all files found 
were added to the music finder database. This can happen if the file already exists in the 
database or if the file length is less than the specified minimum.
Figure 27
Search files dialog box 
						

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Listening to Web Radio Stations
Selecting the Web Radio mode
The Web radio mode (Figure 28) allows you to listen to a variety of Internet audio broadcast 
stations. To listen to a Web radio station, click the Web Radio button. A list of Internet sta-
tions is displayed in the station finder window. When you select the Web radio mode, the last 
station you listened to starts playing. You can add, edit, or delete stations as you wish.
Note: To listen to Web radio, you need to have an active Internet connection.
Figure 28
Web radio controls and sta-
tion finder
Playing a Web Radio station
There are four ways to play a Web Radio station:
•Double-click the station name in the station finder.
•Select the station and click the Play Selection button.
•Click a preset button. To set Web radio presets, see “Setting presets to play Web Radio sta-
tions” on page 38.
•Using the seek previous/next buttons, step through the station finder and stop at the sta-
tion you want. The selected station will start playing after it connects with its server.
Opens the Web radio 
setup options window
Shows 
stations 
in the 
music 
finder 
database
Links you to the selected station’s website
Radio station
information window
Adds a new 
Web radio 
stationShows
connection 
status
Skips to previous station Skips to next station
Stops playing station Plays loaded stationWeb Radio control buttons
Deletes a Web 
radio stationEdit information 
of a Web radio 
station 
						

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Listening to Web Radio Stations
Reading the connection status
In the Web radio mode, you will experience a delay between when you select a web station 
and when you hear it. The connection status appears in the lower right corner of the informa-
tion window (Figure 28).
•Connecting – looking for the station
•Buffering – transferring digital audio to the memory in your computer
•Playing – you are listening to the selected station
•Stopped – audio has ended or playback was interrupted
Adding a new Web Radio station
Note: The Wave/PC™ system only supports stations broadcasting in Real Networks format.
To add a new web station, click the Add Station button. This starts a short “wizard” to guide 
you through this three-step process (Figure 29):
1. Using your web browser, find the station you want to add. Begin listening to the station 
using RealPlayer
®. Click Next when the station is playing.
2. Close the RealPlayer application (clicking the stop button is not enough) and return to the 
Wave/PC application. Click Next after RealPlayer has closed.
3. Fill in the remaining station information (optional) and click the Finish button. This com-
pletes the process of adding a new Web Radio station.
Figure 29
3 steps to adding a new 
Web Radio station 
						

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Listening to Web Radio Stations
Deleting a Web Radio station
1. In the Wave/PC™ Web Radio mode, select a station in the station finder.
2. Click the Delete Station button.
3. When the delete confirmation box (Figure 30) appears, click Delete.
Figure 30
Web Radio delete 
confirmation box
Editing the information of a Web Radio station
This function is enabled only for user-entered stations.
1. In the Web Radio mode, select the station to edit in the station finder.
2. Click the Edit Station button. The Edit Web Station window (Figure 31) opens.
3. Change the information as necessary.
4. Click OK to create a new entry in the station finder, or click Cancel to close the dialog 
box and return to the Web radio mode.
Figure 31
Edit Web Station dialog box
Setting presets to play Web Radio stations
You can set up to six Web Radio preset stations. There are three ways to set presets:
•Drag and drop – Find and select a station in the station finder. Drag the Internet station out 
of the finder window and drop it onto any preset button. When the preset is set, the station 
identification appears on the preset button and it begins to play automatically.
•Click the Set Preset button – Click a preset button in the Wave/PC application window. 
Select an Internet radio station in the station finder. Click the Set Preset button. When the 
preset is set, the station identification appears on the preset button and it begins to play 
automatically.
•Press and hold any preset button – Find and listen to an Internet radio station in the 
music finder. Press and hold for two seconds any preset button on the radio control panel, 
remote control, or in the Wave/PC
™ application window. When the preset is stored, the 
radio beeps twice and the station identification appears on the preset button in the Wave/
PC application window. 
						

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Listening to Web Radio Stations
Setting Web radio setup options
To access the Web radio setup options (Figure 32) and change the configuration, click the 
Setup button and click the Web radio tab. After selecting the options you want,
•Click the OK button to save your settings and close the setup window, or
•Click the Cancel button to close the setup window without saving any changes, or
•Click the Help button to open the on-line help information window.
Figure 32
Web radio setup options
Normally, the last Web station you listened to starts playing automatically when you select the 
Web Radio. If you do not want it to play automatically, remove the check mark next to “Auto-
matically play web stations when source selected.”
The droplist selection controls how often the Web Radio station list is automatically updated. 
When set to Monthly or Weekly, the update process will occur every month or week automat-
ically. Clicking the Update Station List button starts the same update process regardless of 
the droplist setting.
The software installation process sets up the Wave/PC
™ system to use a standard dial-up 
connection. To use your Wave/PC system on a local area network, you may need to configure 
the advanced settings. Consult your network administrator for the correct settings.
If you are unable to connect to any Web Radio station, click the Detect Web Configuration 
button. This tells the software to examine your Internet configuration and attempt to establish 
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Listening to AM/FM Radio Stations
Selecting the AM/FM radio
Selecting AM/FM radio (Figure 33) allows you to listen to your local AM/FM broadcast sta-
tions using the tuner in the Wave/PC™ unit. To find a radio station, click the AM or FM button 
and a list of your local radio stations is displayed in the station finder. These stations were 
downloaded during installation according to the ZIP code you entered. In the far left-hand 
column of the station finder window, an indicator is displayed next to the strong stations. 
Note: FM radio reception is improved by installing the supplied FM dipole antenna. See 
“Connecting the external FM antenna” on page 12. If you are not using the FM dipole, the 
power cord serves as an antenna. Straighten the cord as much as possible for best 
reception.
Figure 33
AM/FM radio controls and 
station finder
Playing a radio station
There are five ways to tune to a radio station:
•Double-click the station name in the station finder.
•Select the station and click the Play Selection button.
•Click a preset button. To set AM/FM radio presets, see “Setting presets to play AM/FM 
radio stations” on page 42.
•Using the tune backward/forward buttons, tune the radio frequency to the station.
•Using the seek previous/next buttons, scan through the band until you find the station.
Indicates 
a strong 
station
Shows information for the 
radio station playing
Links you to the station’s website
Tunes down to the next station Tunes up to the next station
Seeks next station Seeks previous stationAM/FM control buttons
Opens the AM/FM setup 
options window
Adds a new 
radio stationDeletes a radio 
stationEdit information 
of a radio station
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