Bose ACOUSTIC WAVE MUSIC SYSTEM, ACOUSTIC WAVE MUSIC SYSTEM I, ACOUSTIC WAVE MUSIC SYSTEM SERIE I REV 00 Manual

Acoustic Wave® Music System

Owner’s Guide

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose your Acoustic Wave® music system to rain or moisture. 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.

WARNING: 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

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR

L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.

These CAUTION marks appear on your Acoustic Wave® music system.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert 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.

CAUTION: For units with a polarized power plug, to prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

WARNING: The Acoustic Wave® music system may be used with the UL Listed Bose Acoustic Wave® music system pedestal only. Using your system with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury. For ordering information see your Owner’s Kit.

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.

A severe shock hazard exists if the Acoustic Wave® music system falls into water while plugged in. Use battery power when operating near water.

CAUTION: Using an adapter other than the UL Listed Bose® 12V DC power cord can damage your system. For ordering information see your Owner’s Kit.

When using the Acoustic Wave® music system in a mobile environment such as an automobile, recreational vehicle or boat, be sure that it is secured to prevent accidental movement.

Do not place your system near recorded materials such as audio or video tapes, computer discs, and credit or bank cards. It may erase them.

Be sure the system has enough ventilation.

Class 1 Laser Product

This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN 60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the back of the system.

Batteries

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LOUKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

©1994-2003 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation. The Acoustic Wave® music system design is a 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 personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as power-supply 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 short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17.See product enclosure for safety related markings.

Information about products that generate electrical noise

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 technician 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 ICES003 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 structure, 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	Antenna discharge unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
	Electric service	Grounding conductors
		(NEC Section 810-21)
	equipment
		Ground clamps
		Power service grounding
		electrode system
		(NEC ART 250, Part H)

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.

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	Contents
Where to find …
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System ......................................	4
Before you begin ................................................................................	4
Unpacking the carton .........................................................................	5
Selecting a location for your music system .......................................	6
Installing the remote control battery ..................................................	6
Connecting the power cord ...............................................................	7
Choosing an FM antenna ...................................................................	7
Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System .......................................	8
Operating with the remote control .....................................................	8
Operating with the control panel ........................................................	9
Controlling the system .....................................................................	10
Operating on battery power .............................................................	10
Listening to the radio .......................................................................	11
Using the CD player .........................................................................	12
Listening to a component connected to AUX ..................................	13
Using External Components ..................................................................	14
Connecting external components to the system .............................	14
Using a CD player, VCR, tape deck, or TV .......................................	14
Using a turntable ..............................................................................	14
Using the system as expansion speakers ........................................	15
Using the Bose® powered microphone ............................................	15
Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave® Music System ...................................	16
Taking care of your Acoustic Wave® music system .........................	16
Technical information .......................................................................	16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................	17
Customer service .............................................................................	17
Limited warranty ...............................................................................	18
Bose Corporation ...........................................................	Inside back cover

For your records

The serial number is located on the back of your system.

System serial number: ______________________________________________

Purchase date: ____________________________________________________

We suggest you keep your sales receipt together with this owner’s guide.

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 system properly, and enjoy all of its features. Save your owner’s guide for future reference.

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Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Acoustic Wave® music system. Engineered to be the finest compact sound system you’ve ever heard, it produces lifelike tones and full bass with true clarity.

The benefits of exclusive Bose technologies help the Acoustic Wave® music system exceed all your musical expectations. Our award-winning acoustic waveguide speaker technology produces full, clear stereo sound by guiding air through a labyrinth air chamber. Proprietary circuitry automatically adjusts the tonal balance so that you hear natural sound at all volume levels. This means that you can hear full, realistic bass at all volume levels.

Your Acoustic Wave® music system includes:

•Integrated system design for high acoustic quality and ease of use.

•A high-performance AM/FM tuner with 5 AM and 5 FM station presets.

•Full-function CD player.

•Credit card-size remote.

•Molded inset handles for easy carrying.

Optional accessories available through Bose include:

•Pedestal – Add up to four listening options to your system with inputs for your VCR, TV, tape deck or other source. Plug them all into the pedestal and sit back and relax.

•Travel Case – Provides a convenient, safe and attractive way to take the music with you. This durable case has a handy pocket. It’s also water resistant and machine washable.

•Power Case – Plug your system into the hidden battery compartment in this padded case to enjoy 8 to 10 hours of portable entertainment (D-cell batteries not included).

•Power Pack – This rechargeable, portable power system fits neatly into the Power Case for 10 to 12 hours of play time. Includes a 12V DC battery, power cord, and charger.

•Power Microphone – To sing along with the music or make announcements, use this battery powered microphone to create a mini PA system (AA batteries included).

•Power Cord – Enjoy your favorite music anywhere you go. A DC adapter connects your system to any standard vehicle cigarette lighter for lifelike sound in your car, boat or RV.

To order any accessory, call Bose Customer Service. See the inside back cover for telephone listings.

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Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System

Unpacking the carton

Figure 1

Contents of the shipping carton

•Acoustic Wave® music system

•Remote control

•Power cord

•Stereo audio cable

•Owner’s kit

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® music system. 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.

Note: Find the serial number on the back of your music system. Write it in the space provided on page 3.

CD	PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

SKIP/SCAN

Acoustic Wave®

music system

ACOUST
IC W
AVE®	MUSIC
		SYS
		TEM

		1
VO	1		2
1	LUME	FM	PR
			3
	AUX		AM	4
		ON/O	‹
		FF		5
			SEEK	›
			/TUNE

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Remote control

A
coustic
W	1
ave	2
M	3
usic	4
System	5

Stereo audio cable

AC power cords (1 included)

120 VAC power cord	230 VAC power cord
(US/Canada)	(Europe)
230 VAC power cord	240 VAC power cord
(UK/Singapore)	(Australia)

Owner’s Kit with

Demonstration CD and

Owner’s Guide

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