Bose Wave User Manual

The Bose® Wave® Radio/CD

Owner’s Guide

TM

Safety Information

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Wave® Radio/CD

to rain or moisture.

CAUTION AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom and rear of your Wave Radio/CD:

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 electric 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.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

ATTENTION :

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

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.

Class 1 laser product

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

CAUTION:

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.

This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom
of the unit.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

Batteries

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

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 Wave Radio/CD properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s
guide for future reference.

2

Where to find…

Contents

Setting Up

Before you begin........................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking the carton ................................................................................................... 5

Selecting a location for your Wave® Radio/CD ............................................................. 5

Installing the battery ..................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the power cord .......................................................................................... 7

Adjusting the antennas ................................................................................................. 7

Receiving cable radio signals as an option .................................................................. 7

Setting up the remote control ....................................................................................... 8

Connecting other components as an option .............................................................. 10

Operating Your Wave Radio/CD

Using the remote control ............................................................................................ 12

Using the Wave Radio/CD control panel .................................................................... 13

Reading the Wave Radio/CD display.......................................................................... 14

Setting the time ........................................................................................................... 15

Customizing the display.............................................................................................. 15

Controlling the system ................................................................................................ 16

Using the radio............................................................................................................ 17

Reading the radio display ........................................................................................... 17

Using the CD player .................................................................................................... 18

Reading the CD display .............................................................................................. 19

Setting the alarms ....................................................................................................... 20

Reading the alarm setup displays............................................................................... 20

Using the alarms ......................................................................................................... 21

Maintaining Your Wave Radio/CD

Taking care of your Wave Radio/CD .......................................................................... 22

Technical information.................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 23

Warranty period .......................................................................................................... 23

Customer service ........................................................................................................23

Index ................................................................................................................................. 24

Quick Reference to Special Functions ............................................................................. 28

Bose® Corporation ....................................................................................inside back cover

For your records

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

Wave Radio/CD serial number: ___________________________________________________

Purchase date: _________________________________________________________________

We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty together with this owner’s guide.
Please complete and return the warranty card included with your system.

3

Setting Up

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Wave® Radio/CD.
Fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation bring you the benefits of award-winning

patented acoustic waveguide speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently
transfers energy from a small loudspeaker to the outside air over a whole range of bass
notes. And, by folding long waveguides into intricate patterns, they fit into products small
enough to be placed comfortably in your home. There is a 27-inch (68-cm) long waveguide
inside the Wave Radio/CD’s compact enclosure, enabling this tabletop system to produce
room-filling sound with full, rich bass.

Your Wave Radio/CD includes:

• Integrated system design for high acoustic quality requiring no complex adjustments

• A high performance stereo tuner with 6 AM and 6 FM station presets

• A CD player including skip, scan, random, repeat, and programming features

• Two independent alarms, with battery backup power to save the settings for wakeup

during a power loss

• A credit card-size infrared remote control with optional mounting strip

• Inputs for an additional sound source, such as a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player
To discover how easy it is to use your new Wave Radio/CD, follow the steps on the Quick Set

Up Guide and play the demonstration CD. Like most functions, it can be done with the press
of a single button. Some special functions are available by pressing button combinations (for
details, see page 28).

To fully appreciate all of these features, please take the time to follow this owner’s guide
carefully. It helps you set up and operate your system, and enjoy its high-fidelity sound.

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Unpacking the carton

Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original
packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Wave® Radio/CD. If any part of the
product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose® Product Support immedi­ately (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).

Check to be sure your Wave Radio/CD contains the parts identified in Figure 1.

Figure 1

What comes with your
Wave Radio/CD

Wave Radio/CD

Setting Up

Remote control

Mounting strip

Lithium
battery

9V battery

Selecting a location for your Wave Radio/CD

Please keep these guidelines in mind when selecting a location for your system:

• Place the Wave Radio/CD on a table or other flat surface.

• Do not place it on a metal surface or table that could interfere with AM reception.

• Do not place it on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some
heat.

• Do not use the system in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting
into the unit.

• Keep it at least 12 inches (30 cm) from a television, computer, or other monitor to prevent
picture quality interference.

• Locate it within 2 feet of a wall for the best bass performance.

• Place it across the room from where you will be listening to enjoy maximum performance
from the Wave Radio/CD.

Feel free to place and position it where you find the sound most pleasing.

Demonstration CD

5

Setting Up

Installing the battery

The 9-volt battery maintains clock and alarm settings and operates the Wave® Radio/CD’s
backup alarm system for up to 24 hours, during a power loss or while the system is tempo­rarily unplugged. Operating without this battery leaves the memory unprotected, but will not
harm the product.

Use a standard 9V battery (IEC 6F22 in Europe), available at most retail stores. Use an
alkaline battery for longer backup time.

Note:

1. Do not remove the protective transparent film with tabs from the front of the system. It

2. Carefully turn your system upside down.

3. Locate the battery compartment on the bottom (Figure 2).

4. Press the arrow on the cover to slide the compartment open.

5. Match the large (–) terminal on the battery to the small terminal on the clip (which lifts out

6. Snap the terminals together firmly.

7. Slide the cover closed.

Note:

Write it on your warranty card and in the space provided on page 3.

8. Turn the system right side up.

9. Remove the protective transparent film with tabs from the front of the system.

CAUTION:

the system over. With no film in place, the CD cover opens freely whenever the system is
turned upside down, so a CD could fall out.

The battery does not provide power for Wave Radio/CD operation or for the display.

prevents the CD door from opening accidentally when you turn the system over.

of the compartment for easier connection).

Now is a good time to record the serial number found on the bottom of your system.

After you remove the transparent film, be sure to remove any CD before turning

Figure 2

Installing the battery

–

+

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Connecting the power cord

1. Unwind the power cord completely to ensure the best FM reception. The FM antenna is
built into the power cord.

2. Plug the power cord into an electric outlet (Figure 3). The display panel lights and the time
display begins flashing.

3. Press and hold either Time or button to stop the flashing and set the time.

Figure 3

Connecting the power cord

Setting Up

Adjusting the antennas

With the FM antenna built into the power cord, adjusting the cord position affects FM radio
reception slightly. With the AM antenna built into the radio, turning the radio more to one side
or the other adjusts AM reception slightly.

Receiving cable radio signals as an option

To connect your system to receive the FM signal available from some cable TV companies,
contact your cable provider for assistance.

The cable screws onto threads of the FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector on the back of
the Wave Radio/CD. To make this connection easier, you may want to obtain a screw-on to
push-on RF adapter (available at electronics stores).

CAUTION:

FM band, not the cable TV band, is transmitted to the radio. This requires a splitter that filters
the signal to prevent any re-emissions of the TV spectrum through the radio.

Make sure the installation includes a signal splitter. It is important that only the

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Setting Up

Setting up the remote control

WARNING:

chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C),
or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct
type and model number.

Your remote control may be one of two types (Figure 4A or 4B). Each is identified by the way
the battery compartment unlocks to install or replace the battery.

1. Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.

2. If your remote has a slot on the back (Figure 4A), follow step A. Otherwise, follow step B
and refer to Figure 4B:

A. Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot. Push to the side as shown and hold. Slide

the battery compartment open with your finger.

B. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold. Slide the battery

compartment open.

Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or

Figure 4A or B

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Setting Up

Figure 5

Applying the mounting strip for
the remote control

Note:

Use only a Duracell, Eveready, Maxell, or Toshiba CR2032 or DL2032 lithium battery
(available at electronics stores). If you have difficulty finding a replacement battery, contact
Bose® Product Support (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).

3. Keeping the remote control face down, insert the new battery into the compartment with

the + symbol facing up.

4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.

5. Use the supplied mounting strip if you want to attach the remote to a surface in your

listening room. Peel off the protective backing to stick one piece to the back of the remote
and the other to the selected surface (Figure 5).

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Setting Up

Connecting other components as an option

You can use your Wave® Radio/CD to improve the sound of a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player.
Or use it as extension speakers for a Bose
components to the R (right) and L (left) AUX IN jacks.

To play your radio or CD player through external speakers, connect powered speakers with an
independent volume control to the system’s R (right) and L (left) LINE OUT jacks. Audio cables
for these connections are available at electronics stores.

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 (Figure 6).

Note:

Figure 6

Connecting another component

Connecting external speakers does not shut off the Wave Radio/CD’s speakers.

®

Lifestyle® music system. Connect one of these

Using other components

Select your TV, VCR, computer, or tape player, or other auxiliary source by pressing the AUX
button. Adjust the listening volume with the Wave Radio/CD volume buttons. Control all other
functions, including on and off, at the source, referring to its owner’s manual, if necessary. An
auxiliary component cannot be selected as the alarm sound source.

Control your auxiliary powered speakers from the Wave Radio/CD. Use the volume control on
the powered speakers to adjust the volume level.

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Connection at Connection at

Component Cable component Wave Radio/CD Note

Setting Up

Portable tape player

CD changer, tape
deck, or VCR

Television or
computer

Bose® Lifestyle

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music system

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One miniplug-to­stereo audio cable

One stereo audio
cable

Use a standard RCA
cable for a TV with
stereo output jacks.

Use a standard Y
adapter for a TV with a
single (mono) audio
output jack.

You may need a special
adapter (such as a
miniplug stereo audio
cable) for a TV with a
headphone outlet.

Stereo cable with
male-to-male RCA
plugs

Headphone jack

For best sound, set
the player volume
control to approxi­mately 3/4 of maximum
volume.

Audio output jacks

If there are two sets of
outputs (fixed and
variable), use fixed so
that the volume can
be controlled from the
Wave Radio/CD.

Audio output jacks

If there are two sets of
outputs (fixed and
variable), use fixed so
that the volume can
be controlled from the
Wave Radio/CD.

TAPE (REC) jacks

AUX IN jacks

AUX IN jacks

AUX IN jacks

AUX IN jacks

AUX

AUX

AUX

AUX

IN

IN

L

R

You can record from your Wave
Radio/CD using the connections from

IN

the LINE OUT jacks.

L

R

To make sure the sound seems to
come from the screen, place the
Wave Radio/CD within a few feet of

IN

L

the TV. If there is any interference
with the TV picture, move the Wave
Radio/CD farther away.

CAUTION:

R

with the screen image, keep the

To prevent interference

Wave Radio/CD at least 12 inches
from the TV, a computer, or other
monitors.

L

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Powered speakers
with volume
control

Use the audio input
cable that came with
your speakers.

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Speaker system input
(as described in the
speaker owner’s
manual)

LINE OUT jacks

L

R

LINE
OUT

R

If your powered speaker audio input
cable has three connectors on each
end, use only the two connectors that
look alike to connect to the Wave
Radio/CD outputs. DO NOT USE THE
THIRD CONNECTOR.

Connecting speakers to the LINE OUT
jacks (fixed output) does not shut off
the Wave Radio/CD speakers, although
they can be MUTED while listening to
the external speakers.

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Using the remote control

You can use the remote control to operate the most frequently used functions of the radio,
CD player, and alarms. Aim the remote control at the display of your Wave Radio/CD. Use the
remote buttons in the same way you use the system control panel.

The remote normally works up to 20 feet in front of the system, and 6 feet to either side.
Replace the remote control battery when it stops operating, or its range seems reduced
(normally every year or two). Keep in mind that lighting and other room conditions, in addition
to battery age, can affect the operating range of an infrared remote control.

You cannot use the remote control to set the time, alarms, CD random and repeat, or radio
presets, nor to customize the display.

Figure 7

The Wave Radio/CD remote

Turns system on and sets sleep time,

snoozes (delays) the alarm

Turns the system on/off,

deactivates the alarm

Turns on CD play or pauses CD

On
Off

CD

Sleep

Volum e

Raises or lowers volume

Stops CD

Turns on FM

Turns on AM

Tunes radio, skips or scans CD Mutes/unmutes the system

FM AM

Track

Tune

123

Presets

456

Wave Radio/CD

AUX

Mute

Turns on AUX mode

Turns on and selects a preset station

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Using the radio/CD control panel

In addition to controlling the most frequently used functions of the radio, CD player, and
alarms, control panel buttons allow you to set the time, alarms, CD mode, and radio presets
(Figure 8).

Using button combinations on the control panel gives you access to additional special
features (such as customizing the display and programming the CD player). For details, refer
to the “Quick Reference to Special Functions” on page 28.

Three raised dots on the Sleep/Snooze button of the control panel help you locate this
frequently used button.

Figure 8

The Wave Radio/CD
control panel

Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Enters Alarm 1 and 2 setup mode

Turns Alarm 1 on/off

Turns on radio and stores/selects

a preset station

Tunes radio, skips or scans CD

Turns on CD play or pauses CD

Stops CD, turns tone alarm on/off

Turns on FM

Stop

Alarm

On/Off

Time Time

Alarm 1

On/Off

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CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

FM AM

Alarm
Setup

Presets

Track/Tune

Sleep/Snooze

Wave Radio/CD

Alarm 2

On/Off

AUX

Volume

Sets the time

Turns Alarm 2 on/off

Selects CD random/repeat

Turns on AUX (auxiliary mode)

Turns on AM

Turns system on/off,

deactivates the alarm

Turns system on and

sets sleep time,

snoozes (delays) the alarm

Raises or lowers

volume

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Reading the Wave Radio/CD display

Figure 9

The Wave Radio/CD display

Lights when Alarm 1 is

activated, flashes while

setting Alarm 1, and when

going off

Indicates the

Alarm 1 or 2

status in

setup mode,

shows nap

timer is on

Indicates

tone alarm

going off

is set or

Indicates

stereo reception

Indicates the

selected source

Shows current time,

alarm time, sleep

time, snooze time,

nap time, AM/FM

frequency, CD time,

CD program item,

battery level

Flashes when

Indicates

CD is the

selected

source

Indicates

AM or PM

mute is

selected

when CD is

flashes for

pause or

low battery

Lights

playing,

Lights for

presets and CD

programming

Shows

volume,

FM or AM

preset

number,

CD track

number,

brightness

level

Lights when Alarm 2 is
activated, flashes while

setting Alarm 2, and when

going off

Indicates that sleep

or nap timer is

selected

Indicates which

CD play mode is

selected

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Setting the time

Time Time

Time Time

Function

Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

AUX

FM AM

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

On/Off

Control panel

Wave Radio/CD

To set the clock - Hold down either Time or button or press the same one twice.
The time display changes slowly at first, then faster. Release the clock set button to stop.

Customizing the display

Function

To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time - With the system off, hold

down Alarm Setup and press On/Off to switch between AM/PM (12 hour) and Military
(24 hour) time formats.

To select clock or source display mode -

Setup and press either Preset 1 to select clock display or Preset 2 to select source display.

• In clock display mode, the display shows the time while you are listening to the radio, CD,
or AUX.

• In source display mode, the display shows information about the selected source (radio,
CD, or AUX).

• In source display mode, press the Time or to show the time momentarily.

To adjust the display brightness - The display dims automatically to medium or low
brightness, as appropriate for low light room conditions. You can adjust the brightness
setting of the display for both strong light and lowest light environments, but not for the
medium light setting. Turn the system off before setting brightness levels.

• In a strongly lit room, hold down CD Mode and press Volume ▲ or ▼ to adjust the
setting between 5 and 9 (it is preset to 8).

• In a barely lit room, hold down CD Mode and press Volume ▲ or ▼ to adjust the
setting between 1 and 5 (it is preset to 2).

• If you do not want the system to dim automatically, set both levels to 5.

With the system on,

hold down Alarm

hold

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

CD Mode

Time Time

and

press

On/Off

1

2

To turn off the display - With the system off, hold down CD Mode and press
On/Off to turn off the main display. The display only lights briefly when you press any

buttons and while the alarm is sounding. Repeat this step to turn the main display back on.

To check the volume setting when it is not displayed - With the system off or
on, hold down Alarm Setup and press Volume ▲ or ▼ to see the current volume setting.

To check the CD time or radio station frequency when it is not displayed ­With the system on, hold down Alarm Setup and press Track/Tune or to see the CD
time or station frequency.

To check the time when it is not displayed - With the system on or off, press the
Time or briefly to see the current time.

CD Mode

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

On/Off

Track/Tune

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Sleep/Snooze

Presets

Volume

AUX

On/Off

Alarm
Setup

456

Track/Tune

Sleep/Snooze

Wave Radio/CD

Alarm 1
On/Off

Alarm 2
On/Off

123

FM AM

Stop
Alarm

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

Time Time

Controlling the system

Function

Control panel

On

Sleep

Off

Volume

CD

AUX

FM AM

Track

Mute

Tune

123

Presets

Remote control

456

Wave Radio/CD

To turn on/off - Press On/Off once to turn on or off. The system turns
on to the last source played.

To select a source - Press FM or AM, CD, or AUX. To listen to a
component connected to AUX, be sure to turn on the component.
Pressing AUX does not turn on the component.

To adjust the volume - With the system on or off, press and hold
either button to reset the volume. The display shows the volume level,
from 0 (silent) to 99 (loud). With the system off, the maximum volume
you can preset is 70.

To mute the sound - Using the remote control only, press to silence
the system. Press again to restore volume.

To shut off automatically - Press Sleep⁄Snooze or Sleep to set
sleep time (timed shutoff).

• When sleep time is first set, the display shows :I0 (minutes).

• Press again, or press and hold, to increase the sleep time by
10-minute increments, up to :90. After :90, the next press returns to the
sleep OFF setting, then begins again at :I0.

• Your selected sleep time is held in memory for the next use of both
sleep and nap timer.

On/Off

FM AM

CD Play

Sleep/Snooze

AUX

FM

CD

AM

AUX

Volum e

Mute

Sleep

To turn on automatically (as a nap timer) - Before setting the
nap timer, select your source and make sure that a radio station is tuned
in or a CD is in the player. Then, on the control panel only, hold down
Alarm Setup and press Sleep⁄Snooze to set the nap timer (to count
down and turn system on).

• The system is silenced and the display shows either – :I0 (minutes) or
the last used nap or sleep time.

• Each additional press (or press and hold) of Sleep⁄Snooze adds 10
minutes, up to – :90. The next press returns to the nap timer OFF
setting.

• You can check the time remaining by holding down Alarm Setup and
pressing Sleep⁄Snooze once.

• After the time counts down, the most recently selected source turns
on.

• Your selected nap time is held in memory for the next use of both
sleep and nap timer.

hold

Alarm
Setup

and

press

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Using the radio

Function

To turn the radio on/off - Press On/Off once to turn on or off. The

system turns on to the last source played. Or, press FM or AM or any
Preset to turn the radio on.

To seek a station - Press Track/Tune or once to tune in the
next strong station. Repeat to locate a station you prefer. After manually
tuning (see below), wait 2 seconds for the system to return to seek
mode.

To manually tune in a station - Tap either Track/Tune or
button quickly two or more times to tune the frequency in small steps.
Or, press and hold either Track/Tune or button until the desired
station is reached. Then, you can press the button to adjust the fre­quency in small steps. After manually tuning, wait 2 seconds for the
system to return to seek mode.

To preset up to 6 AM and 6 FM stations - Use the Track/Tune
buttons to find the desired station. Then, on the control panel only, hold
down any Preset button until the preset number lights. The station is
now preset to that number.

To select a preset station - Change to FM or AM, if needed. Press
the Preset button for the station you want.

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

FM AM

AUX

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

On/Off

Control panel

On/Off

Track/Tune

FM AM

Wave Radio/CD

FM AM

Track/Tune

Track/Tune

Presets

123

456

Presets

123

456

On

Sleep

Off

Volume

CD

AUX

FM AM

Track

Mute

Tune

123

Presets

456

Remote control

FM

Wave Radio/CD

FM

Track

Tune

Track

Tun e

123

AM

456

AM

Presets

To display the selected station - If the display is in clock mode
and the radio is on, press FM (to check FM station) or AM (to check AM
station). Or, if you are not sure of the band, hold down Alarm Setup and
press Track/Tune or .

Reading the radio display

Figure 10

An FM radio display example

Indicates FM is the

selected source

Indicates stereo

reception

Shows station frequency

FM

hold

Alarm
Setup

AM

and

press

Track/Tune

Shows preset number

Lights for presets

FM

AM

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Using the CD player

Lift the CD door (as shown). Place the CD, label-side up, on the spindle in the CD well. Gently
lower the door more than halfway, until it begins to close by itself. Or continue to close it
manually if you prefer.

Figure 11

Setting up a CD

Function

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

FM AM

AUX

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

On/Off

Control panel

Wave Radio/CD

On

Sleep

Off

Volume

CD

AUX

FM AM

Track

Mute

Tune

123

Presets

Remote control

456

Wave Radio/CD

To turn on/off - Press On/Off once to turn on or off. The system turns
on to the last source played. Or, press CD Play to turn on the CD
player. In CD mode, the CD begins to play as soon as you load a disc
and close the CD door.

To play or pause the CD - Press CD Play to play the CD. The
play⁄pause lights. While playing, press CD Play to pause the CD.
The play⁄pause flashes. After 10 minutes paused, the system shuts
off.

To stop the CD - Press CD Stop ■. The display briefly shows the
disc’s total playing time. The number of tracks also shows.

To select a track - In CD mode, press either Track⁄Tune or
until the desired track is selected.
Pressing Track⁄Tune skips back to the beginning of the current track. A
second press within 2 seconds skips to the beginning of the previous track.
Pressing Track⁄Tune at the beginning of the disc skips to the last track.
Pressing Track⁄Tune at the end of the disc skips to track 1.

To scan through a CD while playing - Press and hold
Track⁄Tune or to scan through a track. Release the button to
stop. The display shows the track and playing time. After scanning,
wait 2 seconds to return to track selection.

To scan through a CD while paused - P

ress and hold Track⁄Tune

or to scan to the desired location. The play⁄pause flashes.
Press CD Play to start at the selected position. Or, after scanning,
wait 2 seconds to return to track selection.

To scan through a CD while stopped - P

ress Track⁄Tune or
once to change from total tracks display to track 1. Press and hold
Track⁄Tune or to scan to the desired location. Press CD Play
to start at the selected position. Or, after scanning, wait 2 seconds to
return to track selection.

On/Off

CD Play

CD Stop

Track/Tune

Track/Tune

Track/Tune

CD Play

Track/Tune

CD Play

CD Play

Track
Tune

Track

Tune

Track

Tune

CD

Track
Tune

CD

CD

CD

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Track/Tune

Function

To display CD information - If the display is in clock mode (see

page 15) and the CD is playing, hold down Alarm Setup and press
Track/Tune or on the control panel only.

Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

FM AM

AUX

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

On/Off

Control panel Remote control

Wave Radio/CD

Alarm
Setup

On

Sleep

Off

Volume

CD

AUX

FM AM

Track

Mute

Tune

123

Presets

456

Wave Radio/CD

To display playing time for one track - After pressing CD Stop ■,
press Track/Tune or to display total time for the selected track.
Press CD Play to play the selected track.

To display elapsed or remaining time for a track or disc - In
play or pause mode, hold down Alarm Setup while pressing
CD Play on the control panel only to change the display through
this sequence: elapsed track time, elapsed disc time, remaining track
time, and remaining disc time.

To select random and/or repeat play - Pressing CD Mode
selects between four random/repeat modes and regular CD play in the
following sequence:

RANDOM (plays all tracks randomly, one time each)
REPEAT RANDOM (repeats the disc in a new random order each time)
REPEAT (repeats the disc continuously)
TRACK REPEAT (repeats the selected track continuously)
TRACK (each track is played in regular order)

Repeat modes stop automatically after 24 hours.

To set continuous music - In CD play mode, to select a source to
play automatically after the CD ends, hold down Alarm Setup and
press FM, AM, or AUX on the control panel only. T
lights on the

display. Cancel continuous play by pressing

he selected source

CD Stop ■

or

On/Off.

CD Stop

Track/Tune

CD Play

Alarm
Setup

CD Mode

CD Stop

Alarm
Setup

FM AM

CD Play

On/Off

AUX

CD

Track

Tun e

To use the CD hold feature - In CD play mode, if you select
another source, the CD player holds your place for 10 minutes so you
can switch back to CD where you left off.

To program a CD - See “Quick Reference to Special Functions” on
page 28.

Reading the CD display

Figure 12

A CD display example

Shows CD elapsed time,

CD remaining time,

CD total time,

CD programming

(Pr01, Pr02...)

Indicates CD is the

selected source

Lights when CD is playing,

flashes for pause

Indicates which CD play mode is selected

Shows CD

track number

Lights for CD
programming

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Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Setting the alarms

Note:

Function

To enter alarm setup mode - Press and release Alarm Setup. The system is now in alarm

setup mode. ALARM 1 flashes for 10 seconds.

To select which alarm to set - While ALARM 1 is flashing, set alarm time, volume, and alarm
sound (tone , radio, or CD), for Alarm 1. Press Alarm Setup again until ALARM 2 is flashing.
While it flashes for 10 seconds, begin to set Alarm 2.

To set the alarm time - While the selected alarm is flashing, press the
alarm time. The selected alarm flashes for 10 seconds.

To set the alarm source - While the selected alarm is flashing, press FM, AM, or CD to select
and display that source. The tone is no longer selected.

• To reset to tone, press the source currently selected (FM, AM, or CD), which deselects it.

• When no source is displayed, the alarm is set to tone .

• Setting FM or AM alarm, the station last used for this alarm is shown. Or, use Presets or
Track⁄Tune or to select a station.

• Setting CD alarm, track 1 is shown. Or, use Track⁄Tune or to select a specific track or time
location for the alarm. Press CD Mode to select RANDOM or TRACK REPEAT. The CD
plays, repeating as needed, until the alarm shuts off.

• To set radio or CD followed by tone , select radio or CD alarm, then press CD Stop ■.
AUX is not available as an alarm source.

You can set alarms with the Wave Radio/CD on or off.

Time

or to set the

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

AUX

FM AM

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

Control panel

On/Off

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

Time Time

FM AM

Track/Tune

CD Mode

CD Stop

Wave Radio/CD

CD Play

To set the alarm volume - While the selected alarm is flashing, press Volume ▲ or ▼ to set
the alarm volume, from 10 to 99. The selected alarm flashes for 10 seconds.

To test the alarm volume - While the selected alarm is flashing, hold down Alarm Setup and
press Volume ▲ or ▼ to hear the volume setting, as demonstrated by the tone alarm only.

To adjust snooze time - The system is set for a standard 10-minute snooze time (the number
of minutes you can delay the alarm). While the selected alarm is flashing, hold down Sleep⁄Snooze
and press the

Time

or to adjust the snooze time (from 1 to 30 minutes) for that alarm. The
number of minutes and Sn appear on the display to confirm your selected snooze time. You can
set a different snooze time for each alarm.

To exit from alarm setup - To leave alarm setup mode, wait 10 seconds for it to disengage.
Or you can press AUX once or Alarm Setup a few times until there is no ALARM 1 or ALARM 2
flashing.

To check the alarm setting - To display the alarm setting for 10 seconds, press and release
Alarm Setup. Press again to display one alarm setup and repeat to display the other alarm setup.

Reading the alarm setup displays

Figure 13

Examples of alarm setup
displays

1

Alarm
Setup

ALARM 1 flashes. You can begin by setting the time.

3

Alarm

Setup

ALARM 2 flashes. You can begin by setting the time.

Alarm
Setup

Sleep/Snooze

Time Time

AUX

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

20

2

FM

Pressing FM selects it as the source for ALARM 1.

4

CD Play

Pressing CD selects it as the source for ALARM 2.

Operating Your Wave® Radio/CD

Using the alarms

Function

To turn Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on/off - On the control panel only,

press Alarm 1 to activate this alarm; ALARM 1 lights on the display.
Press again to deactivate that alarm. Press Alarm 2 to activate this
alarm; ALARM 2 lights on the display. Press again to deactivate that
alarm.
The alarms go off at the time, volume, and source you have set for each.

To stop the alarm - Press On/Off. The alarm indicator remains lit,
since the alarm automatically resets to repeat daily. Use the Alarm 1 or
Alarm 2 button to deactivate the alarm.
Or, if you do not press On/Off, the tone alarm shuts off in 30 minutes,
the radio or CD alarm shuts off in 60 minutes. If the alarm is set for radio
or CD followed by tone , the music plays for 10 minutes, then the
tone sounds for 30 minutes.

To use the snooze option - Press Sleep⁄Snooze or Sleep to have
the alarm snooze for either 10 minutes or your customized snooze time.
(See instructions for adjusting snooze time on page 20.) During the delay,
the ALARM icon flashes and Sn appears on the display. After the silent
snooze time, the alarm begins again as you have set it.
To change the duration of the current snooze only, press Sleep⁄Snooze or
Sleep once to display the remaining snooze time. Press the Time or
while remaining snooze time is displayed to increase or decrease the time.
Y

ou can repeat the snooze cycle as many times as you want.

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

AUX

FM AM

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

On/Off

Wave Radio/CD

Alarm 1
On/Off

Alarm 2

On/Off

On/Off

Sleep/Snooze

Time Time

On

Sleep

Off

Volume

CD

AUX

FM AM

Track

Mute

Tune

123

Presets

Remote controlControl panel

456

Wave Radio/CD

Sleep

To change the volume of the alarm while it is sounding - The
radio, CD, and tone

alarms turn on and gradually increase to the
selected volume setting. To change the volume for one use only, press
Volume ▲ or ▼ while the alarm is sounding.

To use the alarm during a power failure - On the control panel
only, press On/Off to silence. The backup battery maintains the alarm for

approximately 24 hours without AC power. To conserve power in backup
mode, (1) only the tone alarm sounds (even if radio or CD alarm is
selected), (2) the display is off, and (3) the remote does not operate the
system. Normal operation resumes when power is restored. Replace the
9V battery after an extended power failure.

Volum e

On/Off

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Maintaining Your Wave® Radio/CD

Taking care of your Wave Radio/CD

The only necessary maintenance is cleaning and periodic battery replacement.

Handling CDs

Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches.
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft,

lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe in straight movements from the center of the
disc to the outside. Do not use any chemical products; they can
damage the disc.

Do not write on, or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases

after use. Store each disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high
temperatures, and humidity.

Cleaning your Wave Radio/CD

Use only a cloth to clean the outside of the Wave Radio/CD. If neces­sary, you may use a soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the
front of the system.

Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing
alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not spray cleaners directly on the system. Do not allow
liquids to spill into any openings on the system.

CAUTION:

soon as possible to arrange for service (see phone numbers on inside back cover).

If liquids get into the product, turn the system off. Call Bose® Product Support as

Replacing the batteries

To maintain your Wave Radio/CD’s memory and backup alarm system, replace the 9V battery
every year or whenever you have an extended power loss. A dead battery may leak and
cause damage. Do not unplug your Wave Radio/CD from the power outlet while replacing the
battery. If you do unplug it, you will need to reset the clock and alarm settings.

Follow these steps to check the low-battery indicator:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Hold down Alarm Setup, and press CD Stop. The display indicates the remaining battery
power:

For further information on replacing the backup battery, see “Installing the battery” on page 6.
For information on replacing the remote control battery, see
page 8.

Technical information

Power rating

120V~ 50/60 Hz 50W

• Hi or number 78 or above mean adequate voltage to provide backup power.

• Number 77 or below means limited voltage.

• Lo means the voltage is too low for the battery to function. The play/pause flashes
to alert you to replace the battery soon.

“Setting up the remote control” on

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Dimensions

14"W x 81⁄2"D x 43⁄8"H (35.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 11.1 cm)

Weight

7.4 lb (3.4 kg)

Maintaining Your Wave® Radio/CD

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

System does not function • Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into an operating AC wall outlet.

• Press On/Off to see if the display lights. The main display may be turned off (see page 15).

No sound • Increase the volume.

• Press the MUTE button on the remote control to unmute the sound.

• Be sure CD is loaded correctly.

• Check the connections for any auxiliary component.

• Select AUX to hear a source connected to the AUX IN jacks.

• Be sure that the component (connected to AUX IN) is turned on.

Remote control • Check remote control battery and its polarity (+ and –).
is inconsistent • Replace battery, if necessary (see page 8).
or does not work • Operate the remote control closer to the system.

• Check for interference from room lighting or sunlight, or for dust or dirt on the lens. Try the
system in a different location.

AM reception is weak • Adjust the internal AM antenna by turning the Wave Radio/CD slightly to one side or

the other.

• Move the radio farther from a TV, refrigerator, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, dimmer
switches, or other electronic equipment that generates electrical noise.

• If neither suggestion works, you may be in an area of weak AM signal coverage.

FM reception is weak • Extend the power cord as much as possible. The FM antenna is in the power cord.

• Move the power cord to adjust the FM antenna.

• If you still have problems with FM reception, you may need an external FM antenna. Call
Bose® Product Support to request one (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).

CD does not play • Check to see if the play/pause in the display is lit.

• If the play/pause is flashing, the disc is paused. Press CD Play to play.

• Check to see if there is a disc in the player, label-side up.

• There may be dust or dirt on the CD. Clean the CD. See “Handling CDs” on page 22.

• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.

• The Wave Radio/CD cannot play a DVD.

Display does not show the • Check “Customizing the display” on page 15 or “Quick Reference...” on page 28 to change
expected information the display settings (12 or 24 hour clock, display on or off, elapsed or remaining CD time).

• Unplug and reconnect the system to return to original settings.

Warranty period

The Bose® Wave Radio/CD is covered by a limited 1-year transferable warranty. Details of the
warranty are provided on the warranty card that came with your Wave Radio/CD. Please fill
out the information section on the card and mail it to Bose.

Customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Product Support. See the inside back
cover for Bose Corporation offices and phone numbers.

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Index

A

acoustic waveguide 4
Alarm 1 13, 14, 20, 21
Alarm 2 13, 14, 20, 21
ALARM 1 or 2 indicator 20, 21
Alarm Setup 13, 15-17, 19, 20, 28
alarm time 14, 20
alarm volume 20, 28
alarms 4, 10, 12, 13, 20, 21
AM 4, 5, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23
AM antenna 7, 23
AM reception 5, 23
AM/FM 17
AM/PM (12 hour) time 15, 28
antenna connector 7
automatic shutoff 16
automatic turn on 16
AUX 10-13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23
AUX IN jacks 10, 11, 23
auxiliary source 10, 23

B

backup alarm 6, 22
bass 4, 5
batteries 2, 5, 22, 23
battery (remote control) 4, 6, 12, 21, 23
battery backup 4, 6, 21
battery carrier 8, 9
battery compartment 6, 8
battery voltage 14, 22
brightness level 14, 15, 28

C

cable radio signal 7
CD 4, 5, 7, 10-14, 16, 18-23, 28
CD changer 11
CD door 6,18
CD hold 19
CD Mode 13, 15, 20, 28
CD player 4, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 28
CD programming 4, 13, 14, 19, 28
CD Stop 18, 20
CD time 15, 23, 28
cleaning 22
clock 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22
clock display 15, 23, 28
clock mode 17, 19
clock set 7, 15, 20
compact disc 2
computer 4, 5, 10, 11
connections 23
continuous music 19, 28
control panel 12, 13, 15-21, 28
countdown 16
customer service 23

D

dim setting 14, 15, 28
dimensions 22
dimmer switch 23
disc 2, 18, 19, 22, 23, 28
display 6, 7, 12-23, 28
display brightness 14, 15, 28
DVD disc 23

E

elapsed disc time 19
elapsed time 19, 23, 28
elapsed track time 19
electrical noise 23
external antenna 7, 23

F

fluorescent lights 23
FM 4, 7, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23
FM 75Ω EXTERNAL antenna connector 7
FM antenna 7, 23
FM reception 7, 23
frequency 14, 15, 17, 28

H

heat 5, 8

I

infrared 4, 12
interference 11, 23

L

Lifestyle® music system 10, 11
LINE OUT jacks 10, 11
lithium battery 9
location of system 5, 23
low-battery indicator 22

M

memory 6
military (24 hour) time 15, 28
moisture 2
monitor 5, 11
mounting strip 5, 9
music center 23
MUTE button 23
mute 14, 16

N

9V battery 5, 6, 21, 22
nap timer 14, 16, 28

O

ON/OFF button 13, 21
On/Off 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23

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Index

P

pause 14, 18, 19, 23, 28
play 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 23, 28
playing time 18, 19
portable tape player 11
power cord 7, 23
power failure 6, 21, 22
power rating 22
powered speakers 10
Pr01 19, 28
PRESET indicator 17
preset number 14, 17
preset station 12, 13, 17
Preset buttons 20
presets 4, 14, 17
product support 5, 9, 22, 23
programming a CD 4, 13, 14, 19, 28

R

radio display 17
radio reception 7, 23
radio station 15, 16, 28
RANDOM 19
random modes 4, 13, 19, 20
RCA cable 11
remaining disc time 19
remaining time 16, 19, 21, 23, 28
remaining track time 19
remote control 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16-19, 21-23
REPEAT 19
repeat modes 4, 13, 19, 20, 21

S

safety information 2
scan 4, 12, 13, 18
seek 17, 18
serial number 3, 6
shut off automatically 16
signal splitter 7
skip 4, 12, 13, 18
sleep mode 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21
Sleep/Snooze button 13
Sn 20, 21
snooze mode 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 28
source display 15, 20, 23, 28
station frequency 15, 17, 28
station presets 4, 12, 13, 17
stereo reception 17

stereo tuner 4

T

tape player 4, 10, 11
television 5, 11
time 2, 7, 12-15, 21, 28
timed shutoff 16
tone 21
tone alarm 13, 14, 21
total disc time 19
track 14, 18-20, 28
Track/Tune 15, 17, 18, 19, 28
transparent film 6
troubleshooting 23
turn on automatically 16
tuning 4, 12, 13, 17-19
TV 4, 7, 10, 11, 23

U

unmute 23
unpack 5

V

VCR 4, 5, 10, 11
voltage 2
volume 10-13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23
volume control 10, 11
volume setting 15, 21, 28

W

warranty 3, 4, 5, 23
waveguide 4
weight 22

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Notes

26

Notes

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Quick Reference To Special Functions

Time Time

Alarm

Alarm 1

Alarm 2

Setup

On/Off

On/Off

Presets

123

456

Track/Tune

CD Play CD ModeCD Stop

FM AM

AUX

Stop
Alarm

Volume

Sleep/Snooze

hold

Alarm
Setup

On/Off

and

Wave Radio/CD

press

Sleep/Snooze

Function

To use the nap timer

use when...

system is on or off

see page 16

Sleep/Snooze

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

CD Mode

CD Mode

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

Time Time

On/Off

CD Stop

On/Off

Track/Tune

CD Play

To adjust the snooze time

To test the alarm volume

To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time

To check backup battery power level

To adjust the display brightness

To turn the display on/off

To check the volume setting

To check the CD time or radio station frequency

volume setting is not displayed

display is in clock view or off

To display elapsed or remaining time for a track or disc

in alarm setup mode

see page 20

in alarm setup mode

see page 20

system is off

see page 15

system is off

see page 22

system is off

see page 15

system is off

see page 15

see page 15

see pages 15, 17, 19

in play or pause mode

see page 19

Alarm
Setup

FM

or

AUX

hold __________ press

CD Stop

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

Alarm
Setup

CD Stop

Track/Tune

CD Mode

Track/Tune

Track/Tune

CD Play

CD Mode

AM

To set continuous music

To program a CD - You can program up to 32 CD tracks.

1. Place the selected disc in the CD player.

2. Press

CD Stop ■

.

3. Hold down Alarm Setup and press CD Stop ■. The display shows Pr01 to indicate
programming mode is ready for your first selection.

4. Use Track/Tune or to select a track.

5. Hold down Alarm Setup and press CD Mode to program this track. The program
counter shows Pr02 for the next selection.

6. Continue to select tracks (Pr03, Pr04, etc.) until your list is complete.

7. To look through your programmed list, hold down Alarm Setup and press Track/Tune

or . You can change an item while you are viewing it by following steps 4 and 5. To
add more items at the end of your list, re-program (step 5) the last entry to continue
adding selections.

8. Press CD Play to play the selected tracks once each. The programmed tracks are
shown with the PRESET icon lit.

9. To erase the program, press CD Mode .

Note:

Your program is saved until erased. The program plays all applicable track selec-

tions for any disc in the CD player.

in CD mode

see page 19

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