Bose ACOUSTIC WAVE MUSIC SYSTEM II User Manual
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Music System II
Safety Information
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and operate your system
properly and enjoy all of its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be
placed on the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a
failure and/or a fire hazard.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product unless you are qualified. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
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.
Class B emissions
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (Canada only).
CAUTION: To
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radiation exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
e of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
Class 1 laser product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to !
EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2, IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2.
WARNING:
disassemble, heat above 100
and model number.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Duracell, Eveready, Energizer, Maxell, Toshiba,
or Shun Wo CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery.
Please dispose of used batteries properly,
WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
This product conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. The complete Declaration
of Conformity can be found at www.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html.
CAUTION: Using a 12-volt adapter other than the Bose 12V DC power cord or power pack can cause damage to your system.
CAUTION: When using the Acoustic Wave
boat, be sure that it is secured to prevent accidental movement.
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eep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge,
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C (212 ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type
following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
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music system II in a mobile environment such as an automobile, recreational vehicle, or
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music system II design is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions – for all components
before using this product.
2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – on the product and in the
owner’s guide.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or
moisture – Do not use this product near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that
water or moisture are present.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by
Bose Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, put the product in a
position and location that will not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, do not place the
product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a builtin system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may
keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit in your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time – to !
prevent damage to this product.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way: such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus;
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped – Do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call
Bose to be referred to an authorized service center
near you.
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles.
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product –
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
17. See product enclosure bottom for safety-related
markings.
Information about products that generate
electrical noise
If applicable, 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
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 techni-
cian for help.
Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio
remote control could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class
B specifications.
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Important Safety Instructions
18. Use proper power sources – Plug the product into
a proper power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
19. Avoid power lines – Use extreme care when installing an outside antenna system to keep from touching
power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be
fatal. 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.
20. Ground all outdoor antennas – If an external
antenna or cable system is connected to this product,
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 struc-
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ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the ground electrode.
Refer to the antenna grounding illustration on this
page.
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Antenna lead-in wire
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC ART 250, Part H)
Antenna discharge unit!
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors!
(NEC Section 810-21)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular,
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.
Contents
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a location for your music system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Your Acoustic Wave
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Music System II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reading the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the system on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating on DC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing MP3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing CD play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Audio CD play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MP3 CD play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About MP3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Listening to FM or AM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting FM or AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuning the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing a radio station to memory (Presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TALK RADIO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rear panel input/outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an external FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a recording device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the AUX IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting your Acoustic Wave
Personalizing Your Acoustic Wave
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music system II to a Lifestyle® system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Music System II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave
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Music System II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing the remote control battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System II
Unpacking
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Carefully unpack your music system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The
original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Acoustic Wave
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music
system II. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose
Customer Service immediately (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
Check to be sure you received the parts identified in Figure 1.
WARNING:
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
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Figure 1
Carton contents
Acoustic Wave
music system II
Selecting a location for your music system
As with any high-performance sound system, the tonal quality of your Acoustic Wave® music
system II will vary with room placement. Feel free to experiment, but keep the following
guidelines in mind.
• This system is designed to sound best when placed on a shelf, counter, desk, or table top,
30 to 48 inches (75-120 cm) from the floor.
• It should be near the center of a wall and 6 inches (15 cm) or less away from the wall.
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Power cord (U.S./Canada)*
FM dipole antenna
Remote control
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Demonstration CD
*The appropriate power cord
for your region is included.
• To increase bass response, move the unit toward any corner of the room; to decrease bass
response, move it away from the corner.
CAUTION:
Choose a stable and level surface for your music system.
For your records
Now is a good time to record the serial number of your new Acoustic Wave® music system II here and on your product
registration card. The serial number is located on the back of your system.
Serial number ______________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and a copy of your product registration card together with this owner’s guide.
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Connecting to power
Figure 2
Connecting the power cord
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System II
1. Plug the small end of the power cord into the power jack on the back of your Acoustic
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet.
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Wave
music system II (Figure 2).
Ventilation openings – DO NOT BLOCK
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Getting started
CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings, which provide cooling for the built-in electronic
circuitry. Blocking the ventilation openings can cause the system to overheat, resulting in possible
damage to the system.
Note:
The Acoustic Wave® music system II also can be powered from a 12V DC source. See
“Operating on DC power” on page 9.
Note:
Bose recommends using a safety agency-approved surge protector on all electronic
equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system.
A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be
purchased at electronics stores.
We encourage you to begin by listening to the demonstration CD included with your Acoustic
®
Wave
music system II. It will demonstrate the deep, rich musical performance this system is
designed to deliver.
For instructions on playing CDs, see “Playing Compact Discs” on page 10.
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Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System II
Introduction
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Special features
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Acoustic
®
music system II, engineered to deliver
Wave
the deep, rich musical performance you would
expect from a large, complicated component
stereo system.
Over 20 years of research by Bose Corporation
brings you the benefits of award-winning, patented acoustic waveguide speaker technology.
Using this technology, long waveguides folded
into intricate patterns can be built into products that are small enough to fit comfortably in
your home. This long waveguide, or tube, efficiently transfers energy from a small speaker
to the outside air over a wide range of low frequencies. Your Acoustic Wave
®
music system
II features an 80-inch waveguide, precisely
tuned to deliver sound reproduction unlike
anything you may have heard from a system
this size.
You easily can move the system from room to room, or even outside
Your Acoustic Wave
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music system II has molded inset handles for easy carrying. Optional
accessories let you enjoy the system in places outside of your home.
• Carrying case allows you to listen to your system while protecting it during transport.
• Rechargeable power pack enables operation when AC power is not available.
• DC power cord plugs into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your automobile.
You can purchase accessories from your Bose
®
dealer, on the Internet (www.bose.com), or by
phone. See the inside back cover for contact information.
Enjoy talk radio programs using a special listening mode
Some talk radio programs can sound unnatural or bass-heavy. Your Acoustic Wave
®
music
system II has a user-selectable TALK RADIO mode that automatically adjusts the sound,
making the programs sound more natural. For details, see “TALK RADIO mode” on page 15.
Connect headphones for private listening
You can plug your headphones into the HEADPHONES output jack on the rear panel. Use the
volume control on the top control panel to set the level. See “Using headphones” on page 17.
Expand your system by connecting additional speakers
You can deliver music to another area in your home by connecting a powered speaker system
to the HEADPHONES output. For instructions on setting up the system for this, see “Connecting external speakers” on page 17.
Record your favorite programs
The HEADPHONES output on the rear panel also can be used to record your favorite music
or talk program. To connect a recorder, see “Connecting a recording device” on page 18.
Play your favorite music file (MP3) CDs
Your Acoustic Wave
®
music system II can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and CD-
RW discs. For more information, see “Playing MP3 CDs” on page 11.
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Using the remote control
The remote control allows you to fully operate all the common functions of your Acoustic Wave
music system II. Just aim the remote at the system and press the buttons. The remote normally
works within 20 feet from the front panel.
Notes:
• Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down for at least one second.
• Pressing FM, AM, CD, or AUX automatically turns on the system to the source selected.
Figure 3
Remote control buttons
Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System II
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On/Off
Turns system power on or off (page 9).
FM/AM/CD/AUX
Selects the FM/AM radio, CD, or AUX
source, and automatically turns on the
system if it is off (page 9-12 & 18-19).
Volume
Raises or lowers the volume (page 9).
Seek/Track
For FM/AM radio
• Press: Finds the next/previous radio
station with a strong signal (page 14).
• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/
backward through radio frequencies
with a strong signal (page 14).
For CDs
• Press: Skips to next/previous CD track
(page 10).
• Press and hold: Rapidly skips to next/
previous CD track (page 10).
Tune/MP3
For FM/AM radio
• Press: Skips to next/previous FM/AM frequency (page 14).
• Press and hold: Rapidly moves up/down through radio frequencies (page 14).
For CDs
• Press: Navigates through folders on MP3 CDs (page 11).
• Press and hold: Scans forward/backward through a CD track (page 10).
Mute
Press to silence audio. Press again to
restore audio (page 9).
Presets
• Press: Recalls a stored radio station
(page 15).
• Press and hold: Stores a radio station
for quick recall (page 15).
Play/Pause
Plays a CD or pauses a playing CD
(page 10).
Stop
Stops a playing CD (page 10).
Play Mode
• Selects shuffle and repeat CD play
modes (page 12).
• Turns TALK RADIO mode on or off for
AM or FM (page 15).
Throughout this owner’s guide, you will see button icons to the left of the operating instructions.
These icons refer to buttons located on the remote control.
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