Bose AM189930 User Manual

The Bose® Wave® Radio

Owner’ s Guide

January 4, 2002

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Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Wave® radio to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.

These CAUTION marks appear on the bottom of your Wave radio.

The lightning flash, with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, alerts the
user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure which may
cause electric shock.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle as marked on the system,
alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

LÚSAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.

CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.

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.

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 and the power cord.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the
receiver is connected.

Note:

This digital apparatus does not
exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Depart­ment of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet
pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe B
prescrites dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par
le Ministére des communications du
Canada.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note:

Unauthorized modification of the
receiver could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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For your safety

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1. Read, Follow, And Save All Instructions – Read and follow the complete safety and ope rating

instructions in this owner’s guide before using the unit. Save this guide for future reference.

2. Pay Attention To Warnings – Observe all warnings on the unit and in the guide.

3. Do Not Let Objects Or Liquid Enter The Unit – Take care to prevent objects or liquids

from entering this unit. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water is present. Clean only
as directed on page 18.

4. Maintain Proper Ventilation – Place the unit so nothing interferes with its proper ventilation.

Do not place on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put
it in a bookcase or cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.

5. Avoid Excessive Heat – Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, stoves,

or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the unit into a proper power supply, as described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the unit. This unit has a polarized alternating current
line plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, the plug fits into the power
outlet only one way. If you have trouble inserting it, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
your outlet may be obsolete and needs to be replaced. Contact an electrician. Do not
change the plug to defeat this safety feature.

Safety Instructions

7. Protect The Power Cord – Route all power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on

or pinched. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, at the point where the cord connects
to the unit, and at outlets on the unit.

8. Take Precautions When Unit Is Not In Use – If the unit will not be used for an extended

period, unplug from the outlet and remove the batteries.

9. Be Careful With Carts And Stands – Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person or damage to
the unit. For advice on use of a particular cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table, contact
Bose®Corporation. Be careful when moving the unit and cart combination. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause it to overturn.

10. Avoid Power Lines – 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.

11. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this

unit, 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 the grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the ground
electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding illustration.

12. Obtain Authorized Service When It Is Indicated – Do not attempt to service this unit

yourself. All servicing should be provided by authorized service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit, or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain, or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or
E. The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

Antenna
Lead In Wire

Ground
Clamp

Electric
Service
Equipment

Antenna
Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding
Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System

NEC ART 250 Part H

Note to CA TV system installer:

This reminder calls the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the NEC (of USA) that provides
guidelines for proper grounding. 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

Please read this owner’ s guide

The Bose® Wave® radio is carefully engineered to provide sound quality far beyond other
radios. This guide will help you set up and operate your radio properly.

Where to find...

Safety Instructions

Cautions ................................................................................................................. 3

For your safety ....................................................................................................... 3

Setting Up

Unpack the carton.................................................................................................. 5

Install the batteries ................................................................................................. 5

Connect the power cord ........................................................................................ 6

The remote control ................................................................................................. 7

The Display

How to read the clock display ............................................................................... 8

How to read the radio display ................................................................................ 8

How to customize the display ................................................................................ 9

Functions

Radio functions .................................................................................................... 10

Clock functions .................................................................................................... 12

Other Components

Connecting other components ............................................................................ 16

Using other components...................................................................................... 17

Product Information

Maintaining the Wave radio ................................................................................. 18

For best radio reception ....................................................................................... 18

Features................................................................................................................ 18

Bose® Corporation

Warranty ............................................................................................................... 19

Customer service ................................................................................................. 19

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Unpack the carton

Carefully unpack the carton. Do not attempt to use the Wave® radio if any part appears
damaged. Instead, repack the carton and notify Bose® or your authorized Bose dealer immedi­ately.

It is best to place the radio across the room from where you will be listening. Place the radio on
a table or other flat surface. Do not put it on a metal surface or table that could interfere with
AM reception. If you will use the radio with your television or VCR, do not place it on top of the
television. It may interfere with the picture quality.

Locate the power cord, AA batteries, remote control, and lithium battery.

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Setting Up

Figure 1

What comes with your radio.

• Wave radio

• Power cord

• Remote control

• Lithium battery

• AA batteries

Install the batteries

The Wave radio’s three AA batteries maintain the memory and backup alarm system for up to a
week during a power failure, or while the radio is unplugged. Operating without batteries leaves
the memory unprotected, but will not harm the radio. Use AA batteries (IEC-R6 in Europe),
available at many retail stores.

Note:

The batteries will not power the radio or

light the display.

1. Carefully turn your radio upside down (avoid

scratching its top).

2. Locate the battery compartment on the

bottom (see Figure 2).

3. Press the arrow on the cover to slide the

compartment open.

4. Place the batteries inside, matching the +

and – symbols with the symbols inside the
compartment.

5. Slide the cover back and turn the radio right

side up.

LR

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VARIABLE OUT

AUX IN

Figure 2

Installing the batteries.

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Setting Up

Connect the power cord

1. Plug the small end of the power cord into the power jack on the back of your radio (see

Figure 3). Line up the flat edge of the plug with the flat edge on the side of the jack.

RL

AUX IN

VARIABLE OUT

120V~AC

50/60Hz 50W

Figure 3

Connecting the power cord.

2. The FM antenna is built into the power cord. To improve FM reception, unwind the power

cord completely.

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electric outlet.

4. The display panel lights and the time display begins flashing after the power is connected.

Press the CLOCK SET button once to stop the flashing.

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