Bose WAVE III Owner's Manual

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WAVE

Owner’s Guide | Bedienungsanleitung | Notice d’utilisation | Manuale di istruzioni | Gebruiksaanwijzing

MUSIC SYSTEM III

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SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTIONCAU TIO N

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.

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 its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.

WARNING:

not expose the product to rain or moisture.

WARNING: Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near 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.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do

WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from chil-

dren. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100

C (212ºF), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an agency-approved (e.g. UL) CR2032 or DL3032 3-volt lithium battery.

Please dispose of used batteries properly,

following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

WARNING: Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.

WARNING: Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

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.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure from the internal laser component. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats.

Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

is product conforms to all EU Directive

Th requirements as applicable by law. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.

Class 1 laser product

This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN/IEC 60825. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the unit.

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

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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 built-in 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 bottom for safety related markings.

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.

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Information about products that generate

Antenna lead-in wire

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)

Electric service equipment

Ground clamp

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.

Product data logger

The Wave® music system III features a product data logger that is designed to help Bose better understand product usage and performance over time. The product data logger records certain technical data and usage history, including but not limited to volume levels, on/off data, user settings, source inputs, power output, and setup data. We may use this data to provide you with better service and support on your Wave III and to improve product design in the future. Special equipment is required to read the data stored by the product data logger and such data can only be retrieved by Bose if your Wave

music system III is returned to

Bose for service or as returned merchandise. The product data logger does not collect any personally identifiable information about you and does not record title, genre or other information about the media content you access while using your Wave

music system

music system III.

• 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 ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Antenna grounding

Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

For your records

Record the serial number of your new Wave® music system III in the space below. The serial number can be found on the bottom panel.

Serial number ___________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________ We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s

guide.

CAUTION: The Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) antenna connector on this unit is not intended to be connected to a CATV system.

©1994-2012 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 distinctive design of the Wave music system is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunfofer IIS and Thompson.

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CONTENTS

SETTING UP YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III ... 6

Unpacking ............................................................. 6

Selecting a location ............................................... 6

Connecting to power ............................................. 6

Setting the clock ................................................... 6

Introduction ........................................................... 7

The demonstration CD ....................................... 7

The benefits of research .................................... 7

Special Features .................................................... 7

OPERATING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III .... 8

Remote control ...................................................... 8

Touch pad ............................................................. 8

Reading the display ............................................... 9

Turning the Wave

music system III on and off ..... 9

Controlling the volume .......................................... 9

Setting the Sleep timer .......................................... 9

LISTENING TO RADIO .................................... 10

Selecting the radio band ....................................... 10

Listening to FM/AM radio ...................................... 10

Tuning to an FM/AM station .............................. 10

Storing FM/AM radio station presets ................. 10

TALK RADIO mode ............................................ 10

Listening to DIGITAL RADIO ................................. 11

Tuning to a digital radio station ......................... 11

Browsing available stations ............................... 11

Storing digital radio station presets ................... 11

Primary stations and secondary services .......... 11

Re-scanning digital radio stations ..................... 12

Displaying station information ............................ 12

Displaying station signal strength ...................... 12

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ............................. 13

Playing audio compact discs (CDs) ...................... 13

CD Play Modes ..................................................... 13

Playing music file (MP3) CDs ................................ 13

Navigating through music files ........................... 14

Play modes for music file CDs ........................... 14

SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS .................. 15

Introduction ........................................................... 15

Using the Alarm buttons .................................... 15

Alarm status indicators ....................................... 15

Setting the alarms ................................................. 15

Using the alarms .................................................... 16

Turning an alarm on or off .................................. 16

Snoozing an alarm .............................................. 16

Stopping a sounding alarm ................................ 16

CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT ................... 17

Rear panel input/outputs ....................................... 17

Using headphones ................................................ 17

Using the AUX IN connector ................................. 17

Using an external antenna ..................................... 18

Installing an external antenna for FM radio ........ 18

Installing an external antenna

for DIGITAL RADIO ............................................. 18

Connecting to a Lifestyle

PERSONALIZING YOUR

AVE

MUSIC SYSTEM III ............................. 19

system ......................... 18

The setup menu ..................................................... 19

Adjusting the snooze time ..................................... 20

Turning RDS on or off ............................................ 20

Selecting the continuous play source ................... 20

Changing the time format ...................................... 20

Adjusting the display brightness ........................... 21

Setting the room code ........................................... 21

Turning the touch pad on or off ............................. 21

Changing the system standby timeout .................. 21

Performing a system reset .................................... 22

MAINTAINING YOUR

AVE

MUSIC SYSTEM III ............................. 23

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

Replacing the remote control battery .................... 24

Cleaning ................................................................. 24

Customer service .................................................. 24

Limited warranty .................................................... 24

Technical information ............................................ 24

INDEX ......................................................... 25

ONTACT INFORMATION ................................ 27

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SETTING UP YOUR WAVE

Wave® music system III

Antenna adapter

(Europe & UK only)

DAB dipole antenna

3.5 mm input cable

AC power cord(s)*

Remote control

(battery installed)

Demonstration CD

AC POWER

Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down for about one second.

MUSIC SYSTEM III

Unpacking

Please check the shipping carton for the following items:

*The appropriate power cord(s) for your region is supplied.

Selecting a location

• Place your Wave® music system III on a table or other flat surface.

• To enjoy maximum audio performance, place your

music system III across the room from where

Wave you will be listening.

• For best audio performance, place your Wave

music

system III within two feet of a wall, and avoid placing directly in a corner.

Notes:

• Do not place your Wave

music system III on a metal

surface. It could interfere with AM reception.

• Do not place your Wave

music system III on a heat-

sensitive surface. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some heat.

• Do not use your Wave

music system III in a damp

location or any other place where moisture can get inside.

Connecting to power

1. Insert the small end of the power cord into the con-

nector labeled AC POWER on the rear panel of your

Wave

music system III.

2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3. Unwind and straighten the power cord to ensure the

best FM and digital radio reception. The power cord is used as an antenna.

Setting the clock

After plugging in your Wave® music system III, set the clock using the remote.

You r Wav e® music system easily operated using the remote control. Just aim the remote at the front panel and press the necessary buttons.

1. Press and hold down either Time button for

about 1 sec.

Initially, HOLD_TO_SET appears on the display and then quickly changes to – CLOCK SET – as the button is depressed.

2. Release the selected Time button.

3. Press Time – to adjust the displayed time backward

or press Time + to adjust the displayed time forward until it matches the current time. You can also press and hold for rapid adjustment.

4. Wait five seconds for the system to exit the clock

setup mode automatically.

Notes:

• To change the clock display from 12-hour (AM/PM) time

to 24-hour time, see “Changing the time format” on page 20.

•If the Wave

music system III loses power due to a

power outage or uplugging the unit to move it, all system settings will be permanently retained. However, the clock time will only be temporarily stored in backup memory for up to 48 hours.

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SETTING UP YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

Dual tapered

waveguides

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Wave® music system III, an elegant way to bring high quality sound into any room.

The demonstration CD

We encourage you to begin by listening to the demonstration CD provided. Simply insert the demonstration disc and your

Wave

music system III will

play the CD automatically. For more details on playing CDs see “Playing audio compact discs (CDs)” on page 13.

The benefits of research

Over fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation brings you the benefits of award-winning patented acoustic waveguide speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently transfers energy from a small speaker to the outside air over a wide range of low frequencies. And, long waveguides, folded into intricate patterns, fit into products small enough to be placed comfortably in your home. Your Wave features dual tapered waveguide speaker technology, connecting two speakers to two 26" tapered waveguides which combine to produce unprecedented instrument timbre from a system this size.

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Special Features

Alarm settings let you wake to your favorite radio station or CD track

You can set your Wave® music system III to wake to your favorite radio station or CD track. For more details, see “Setting the alarms” on page 15.

You can listen to your favorite music file (MP3) CDs

You r W av e® music system III can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can use the remote control to easily navigate through your MP3 files and play your favorites. For details, see “Playing music file (MP3) CDs” on page 13.

The setup menu allows you to personalize system operation

System settings were selected at the factory to satisfy most owners of the Wave to change the settings, see “Personalizing Your Wave Music System III” on page 19.

The setup menu allows you to change the following system settings to your liking:

• Snooze time

music system III. If you wish

• RDS information on or off

• Play a radio station automatically after a CD ends

• Clock time format (12- or 24-hour)

• Display brightness level

•Bose

• Touch pad on or off

• Disable the automatic off feature

• Reset to factory settings

link room code

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OPERATING YOUR WAVE

Power On/Off (Stop Alarm)

• Turns the power on or off (page 9).

• Stops a sounding alarm (page 16).

Sleep (Buzzer)

• Snoozes a sounding alarm (page 16).

• Sets unit to shut off automatically after 10-90 minutes (page 9).

• Selects Buzzer in Alarm Setup (page 15).

Volume

• Turns volume up or down (page 9).

Mute

• Press to silence audio (page 9).

• Press again to restore audio.

• Press and hold: Starts a re-scan of

digital radio stations (page 12).

Presets

• Press: Recalls a stored radio station

(page 10).

• Press and hold: Stores a radio station for

quick recall (page 10).

Seek/Track

• Press: Finds the next radio station with a

strong signal (page 10), or skips to next/ previous CD track (page 13).

• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/

backward through radio frequencies with a strong signal (page 10), or rapidly skips to next/previous CD tracks (page 13).

Tune/MP3

• Press: Skips to next/previous radio

frequency (page 10), or navigates between folders when playing MP3 CDs (page 13).

• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/

backward through radio frequencies (page 10), or scans forward/backward through a CD track (page 13).

Play/Pause

• Plays a CD (page 13).

• Pauses a playing CD (page 13).

Stop/Eject

• Press once: Stops a CD (page 13).

• Press again: Ejects a CD (page 13).

Time

• Sets clock time (page 6).

• When setting alarms, sets the alarm time (page 15).

Alarms

• Sets and controls Alarms (page 15).

Play Mode

• Selects shuffle and repeat CD play modes (page 13).

• Turns TALK RADIO mode on or off for AM or FM (page 10).

• Changes the display of digital radio station information (page 12).

AUX

• Press to hear audio from an external source connected to the system (page 17).

Alarm Setup (Menu)

• Press and hold: Enters the system

setup menu (page 19).

Radio

• Turns on the radio.

• Selects FM, AM, or DIGITAL RADIO (page 10).

• Turns on the CD player (page 13).

Alarm 1

• Turns Alarm 1 on or off

Alarm 2

• Turns Alarm 2 on or off

MUSIC SYSTEM III

Remote control

You r Wa ve® music system remote control. Just aim the remote at the display and press the buttons. The remote normally works within 20 feet of the display.

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is easily operated using the

Notes:

• Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down for about one second.

• Pressing RADIO, CD, or AUX automatically turns on the Wave

music system III to the source selected.

Touch pad

You r Wav e® music system III has a touch-sensitive control under the top, front, center area of the enclosure.

Momentarily placing your hand on the touch pad can turn your Wave snooze a sounding alarm, and reset it for the next day (page 16).

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music system III on or off (page 9),

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Reading the display

Source indicators: CD, FM, AM, AUX,

or DIGITAL RADIO

CD mode

Clock

Alarm status

Source or system-related information

OPERATING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

Turning the Wave

music

system III on and off

To turn the system on or off (standby):

• Press the remote power button , or

• Touch the touch pad. The last source you

were listening to will be active.

Alternatively:

Press any source button to turn the Wave to that source.

Note: Pressing AUX does not turn on a device connected to AUX IN (such as your TV). Be sure to turn the device on first.

Note: After 24 hours of no button presses the system automatically switches to standby (off). If the 30-minute system standby timer (page 21) is enabled, the system automatically switches to standby if no audio is played and no buttons are pressed for 30 minutes.

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Controlling the volume

Press Mute to silence the Wave

III. Press Mute again, or press Volume to unmute.

To lower the volume before unmuting, press Volume while muted.

Note: When the Wave® can only be adjusted between 10 and 75.

music system III is off, the volume

music system

Setting the Sleep timer

Press Sleep to set the Wave® to shut off automatically after a selected period of time.

• After pressing Sleep, SLEEP - 30 MIN (or your last setting) appears on the display and the sleep timer begins counting down. If your Wave is off, press Sleep to turn it on and immediately set the sleep time. The last source selected will start playing as the sleep timer counts down.

• While the SLEEP setting is displayed, press Sleep again to set the sleep timer to 10-90 minutes (in 10minute increments) or OFF.

Note: If more than 10 seconds elapses between button presses, the Wave the sleep timer setup mode.

music system III automatically exits

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Press and hold Volume or to adjust the volume level. VOLUME - 0 (silent) to 99 (loud) appears on the display to indicate the level.

• To review the remaining sleep time, press Sleep.

• To cancel the sleep timer, press On/Off.

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LISTENING TO RADIO

RDS information

Station frequency

Station frequency while tuning

Selecting the radio band

Press Radio to turn on the radio to the station last selected. Press Radio as necessary to select FM, AM or DIGITAL RADIO.

Listening to FM/AM radio

When you select FM radio, RDS information for the current station is displayed. This is controlled by the RADIO TEXT setting in the setup menu (page 20). To disable RDS and view only the station frequency, change the RADIO TEXT setting to OFF.

RDS information displayed (RADIO TEXT- ON):

No RDS information displayed (RADIO TEXT- OFF):

Note: If AM reception is weak, rotate your Wave® music

system III clockwise or counterclockwise to improve AM reception. If FM reception is weak, make sure the power cord is straightened as much as possible. To improve FM reception, you can install an external FM antenna. See “Installing an external antenna for FM radio” on page 18.

Storing FM/AM radio station presets

You can store up to six FM and six AM radio stations for quick recall using the buttons.

1. Tune to the station you want to save as a preset.

2. Press and hold one of the six

you hear a double beep and the preset number and station frequency appear on the display.

3. Press one of the Presets buttons to quickly tune to a previously stored FM or AM station.

Note: Storing a preset will replace any station previously stored to that preset number.

Presets

buttons until

Tuning to an FM/AM station

When you press Radio, Seek/Track, or Tune/MP3 to tune to a radio station, the frequency appears in the center of the display while you are tuning.

• Press Seek/Track to find a lower frequency station with a strong signal;

Press Seek/Track to find a higher frequency station with a strong signal.

• Press Tune/MP3 < to manually tune to a lower frequency; press Tune/MP3 > to manually tune to a higher frequency.

• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to rapidly lower the frequency; press and hold Tune/MP3 > to rapidly increase the frequency.

TALK RADIO mode

Talk radio broadcasts can be greatly affected by either the microphone selection or the boosting of low frequencies by some radio stations. They do so in an attempt to improve speech when heard through conventional radios. In high-quality audio products, this results in sound that is unnatural or bass heavy. By selecting the TALK RADIO mode, your Wave adjusts to compensate for artificially boosted low frequencies.

When the radio is playing, press Play Mode twice to turn the TALK RADIO mode on or off.

When on, TALK RADIO– ON is displayed. When off, TALK RADIO– OFF is displayed.

Note: The TALK RADIO setting is automatically cancelled when you tune to another station, switch to another source, or turn your Wave® music system III off.

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LISTENING TO RADIO

Clock time

Preset

number

Selected

source

Station information To change how information is

displayed, see “Displaying station information” on page 12

Listening to DIGITAL RADIO

The Wave® music system III incudes the ability to receive Band III digital radio broadcasts, a technology that supports a cleaner reproduction of broadcast audio, decreasing certain audio noise sometimes heard on analog radios.

In addition to music and speech, digital audio transmissions contain program information. This could be a plot summary to a play, the name of the track currently being played, E-mail addresses, up to the minute sports results, or competition details.

When DIGITAL RADIO is selected, information about the current station is displayed that is similar to the following example:

Press, or press and hold Seek/Track or to browse forward or back through

digital stations. You will continue to hear the current digital radio station

while tuning. If you release the Seek/Track button for more than one second, the radio will tune to the displayed station.

To return to the previously tuned station, press either Tune/MP3< or Tune/MP3 >.

Storing digital radio station presets

You can store up to six DIGITAL RADIO stations for quick recall using the buttons.

1. Tune to the station you want to save as a preset.

2. Press and hold one of the six

you hear a double beep and the preset number and station information appear on the display.

3. Press one of the Presets buttons to quickly tune to a previously stored DIGITAL RADIO station.

Presets

buttons until

Primary stations and secondary services

Note: The very first time you select DIGITAL RADIO, “PLEASE WAIT SCANNING” is displayed for a few minutes while the system scans for available digital radio stations.

Note: If you cannot receive one or more digital radio stations in your area you may need to install the external antenna included with your system. See “Installing an external antenna for DIGITAL RADIO” on page 18.

Tuning to a digital radio station

The digital radio tunes to stations alphabetically by station name. Primary station names appear in alphabetical order with secondary station names appearing after the primary station name.

Press Seek/Track to tune forward to the next station.

Press Seek/Track to tune backward to the previous station.

Browsing available stations

The digital radio features “browse ahead” capability – you can scan through the names of available stations while continuing to listen to the current station.

Primary digital radio stations and secondary services are tuned in the same manner. The difference between them is in how they are broadcast.

Primary digital radio stations are similar to FM broadcasts in that they generally broadcast the same number of hours as FM. If a primary digital radio station goes off-air while you are listening, or if signal strength drops to zero, “UNAVAILABLE” is displayed.

Secondary services are digital broadcasts that are associated with a primary digital radio station. A secondary service may only broadcast periodically and may broadcast different program material than the primary digital radio station.

If a secondary service goes off-air while you are listening, or if the signal strength drops to zero, “OFF AIR” is displayed for two seconds. Then, the digital radio tunes to the associated primary digital radio station.

When tuned to a primary digital radio station or secondary service with a low signal, the display alternates between “LOW SIGNAL” and the station name. Refer to page 18 for installing an external antenna.

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LISTENING TO RADIO

Re-scanning digital radio stations

You can re-scan for available digital radio stations at any time DIGITAL RADIO is selected. This capability is useful if you change the location of the Wave or decide to connect the external antenna.

1. Press and hold Mute until “AUTOSCAN” is displayed, followed by “PRESS PRESET 3 TO CONFIRM.”

2. Press the Presets 3 button. The message, “PLEASE WAIT SCANNING” appears on the display until scanning is finished.

When scanning is finished, the first primary station is played.

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Displaying station information

There are three ways to display information about the currently playing digital station:

• Station name (default setting):

Displaying station signal strength

For the current station, signal strength is displayed as a numeric percentage of full signal strength and its classification.

To view the signal strength of the current station, press and hold Play Mode.

The signal strength ranges are:

Percentage Classification

0 - 19 Low 20 - 39 Poor 40 - 79 Moderate 80 - 89 Good

90 - 100 Very Good

• Current program content:

• Program type:

To change the way station information is displayed, press Play Mode until the type of information you want is displayed.

Note: If the station is “UNAVAILABLE” or “OFF AIR,” no signal strength information is available.

Note: Due to the technology used in digital radio broadcasting, the TALK RADIO mode for FM and AM radio is not available for digital radio stations.

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

Elapsed track time

Track number

Play mode

Selected source

Clock time

Playing audio compact discs (CDs)

Insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot below the display. The disc player will automatically pull the disc in and begin playing.

Press CD if the CD source is not selected.

• When an audio CD is playing, CD source information is displayed:

CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT mini CDs or non-circular CDs into the disc player. These discs may not play properly and could interfere with the system’s ability to eject them.

CD Play Modes

While a CD is playing, you can change the way it is played. Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode you want is displayed:

• NORMAL PLAY – Plays tracks once in sequential order.

• SHUFFLE DISC – Plays all tracks once in random order.

• SHUFFLE RPT – Repeats all tracks in a random order that changes each time the disc is repeated.

• REPEAT DISC – Repeats the disc from the beginning after the last track is played.

• REPEAT TRACK – Repeats the selected track continuously.

Note: The play mode will return to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD is inserted.

• Press Play/Pause to pause a playing CD. The elapsed time flashes while paused. Press Play/Pause again to resume play.

• Press Seek/Track to skip to the beginning of the current track; Press

Seek/Track again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

• Press Seek/Track to skip to the next track.

• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to scan backward quickly through a track; press Tune/MP3 > to scan forward quickly through a track.

• Press Stop/Eject to stop a CD. Press Stop/Eject again to eject a CD. If a CD is playing, press and hold Stop/Eject to stop a CD and eject it.

Note: When you play a stopped CD it will always resume from the place it was stopped.

Playing music file (MP3) CDs

You r W av e® music system III can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can easily navigate through your music files using the Tune/MP3 and Seek/Track remote control buttons.

Note: MP3 is a music compression technology that reduces a song’s file size without noticeable effect in the quality of the sound. Through compression algorithms, the MP3 format makes it easy for you to store many times the number of songs you would find on a conventional audio CD. In fact, an MP3 CD can contain as much music as ten standard audio CDs on just one disc, which can then be organized into folders on a PC before being stored on the disc.

Music files on an MP3 CD are played according to the folder structure on the disc.

Note: If you eject a CD but do not remove it from the CD player slot within 10 seconds, the CD player will pull the CD back into the player, reload it, and start playing.

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

Root level

Folder 1

Folder 3

Folders on CD:

Folder 2

Play order:

Folder 00 Track 1

Track 2

Track 8

Folder 01 Track 1

Track 2

Track 8

Folder 02 Track 1

Track 2

Track 8

Folder 03 Track 1

Track 2

Track 8

Track number

Folder number

Selected source

Clock time

Elapsed track time

Artist name and song title

Selected source

Clock time

For example:

To play, pause, stop or eject an MP3 CD, use the same remote control buttons as for an audio CD. See “Playing audio compact discs (CDs)” on page 13.

The Wave

music system III will display artist name and

song title information when available on music file CDs.

Note: The audio quality of MP3 CDs is dependent on factors such as the encoded bit rate, the sampling rate, and the type of encoder used. The Wave

music system III

supports MP3 CDs encoded at bit rates of 64kbps or higher, and sampling rates of 32kHz or higher. It is recommended that a bit rate of at least 128kbps and a sampling rate of 44.1kHz or better be used.

• When navigating an MP3 CD, folder number and track number are displayed:

Note: The Root level is displayed as folder number 00.

Once the track begins playing, artist name, song title, and elapsed track time will return to the display:

Play modes for music file CDs

While a music file CD is playing, you can change the way it is played. Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode you want is displayed:

• NORMAL PLAY – Plays tracks once in sequential order.

• SHUFFLE DISC – Plays all tracks once in random order.

Note: Playback quality of recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs is dependent on the CD recording process and software used to record the disc. An improperly recorded audio CD may cause the system to exhibit unexpected behavior.

Navigating through music files

• Press Tune/MP3 < to skip to the previous folder; press Tune/MP3 > to skip to the next folder.

• Press Seek/Track to skip to the beginning of the current track; Press

Seek/Track again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

• Press Seek/Track to skip to the next track.

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• SHUFFLE FLDR – Plays all tracks in the selected folder in random order (MP3 only).

• SHUF RPT FDR – Repeats all tracks in a folder in a random order that changes each time the folder is repeated (MP3 only).

• SHUFF RPT CD – Repeats all tracks on a disc in a random order that changes each time the disc is repeated.

• REPEAT DISC – Repeats all tracks on a disc in order.

• REPEAT FOLDR – Repeats all tracks in a folder in order (MP3 only).

• REPEAT TRACK – Repeats the selected track continuously.

Note: The play mode will return to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD is inserted.

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SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS

Press to turn Alarm 1 on or off.

• Press to activate the Alarm Setup mode and view Alarm 1 settings.

• Press again to view Alarm 2 settings.

• Press again to exit the Alarm Setup mode.

Press to turn Alarm 2 on or off.

Alarm 1 Alarm 1 time

Alarm 2 time

Alarm 2

Example: Alarms 1 and 2 are set

Flashing

The alarm number and time start flashing.

Then the display shows you the current settings for Alarm 1.

Alarm number and time

Introduction

The Wave® Music System III has two independent alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.

Each alarm can be set for:

•Time

• Wake-up source: buzzer, radio, or CD

•Volume

Using the Alarm buttons

Using the Alarm buttons on the bottom of the remote you can setup and operate each alarm:

Alarm status indicators

The upper right-hand corner of the display shows the alarm status indicators if the alarm is set:

Setting the alarms

You can choose the settings for each alarm by activating the Alarm Setup mode and displaying the settings for the alarm you want to change.

To setup Alarm 1 or 2:

1. Press Alarm Setup to activate the Alarm Setup mode and display the settings for Alarm 1.

2. Using the Time buttons, set the alarm time.

3. Select your wake-up source:

• BUZZER is the factory alarm setting.

• Press to choose a radio station.

• Press to choose a track.

Press

Volume

up or down to set the volume level of the selected wake-up source.

5. Press to enter the Alarm 2 setup mode. Repeat Steps 2-4 to set up Alarm 2.

6. Press again to exit the Alarm Setup mode.

The alarm you set is turned on and the alarm time appears on the display:

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SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS

Alarm number and time

Using the alarms

Turning an alarm on or off

Press or to turn the selected alarm on or off.

When an alarm is turned on, the alarm number and time appear in the upper right corner of the display.

Snoozing an alarm

To snooze a sounding alarm:

Touch the touch pad,

or press .

SNOOZE is displayed for the duration of the selected snooze time and then the alarm sounds again.

The snooze time is set at the factory to 10 minutes. To change the snooze time to 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes, see “Adjusting the snooze time” on page 20.

To reset a snoozed alarm for the next day:

After snoozing the alarm, place your hand on the touch pad again and hold it there for at least 2 seconds, or

press the power button .

Stopping a sounding alarm

Press to stop a sounding alarm.

This also resets the alarm for the next day.

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CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT

ANTENNAS

2.5 mm DAB and 3.5 mm FM antenna (75) connectors

Bose® link

Connects to Bose

link-enabled

products

AUX IN

3.5 mm stereo input connector for external sources

HEADPHONES

A 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector (system speakers are muted when headphones are connected)

(Headphones not included)

HEADPHONE connector

AUX IN connector

Dual RCA male to 3.5mm male stereo cable

Rear panel input/outputs

The rear panel of your Wave® music system III provides connections for external equipment.

Note: If an alarm sounds while using headphones, it will sound through the Wave® music system III speakers.

To change the headphones volume:

Press Volume or to adjust the listening level of your headphones.

Using the AUX IN connector

When using a TV, DVD player, computer, video game or other audio source, you can enhance your listening experience by playing the audio device through your

Wave

music system III.

Connecting an audio device to your Wave III requires one of the following cables:

• Male-to-male

• Dual RCA male to

3.5 mm stereo cable

3.5 mm male stereo cable

music system

Using headphones

For private listening, connect headphones to the headphone connector on the rear panel of the Wave music system III.

The speakers are automatically muted when you plug in your headphones.

CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, especially for extended periods.

Note: The speakers will automatically unmute when headphones are disconnected from the Wave system. Because headphone volume levels may vary from speaker volume levels, be sure to lower the volume of the Wave ing headphones.

music system III before connecting or disconnect-

music

To obtain the correct cable, contact Bose

Customer

Service or visit a local electronics store. See the contact

information inside the back cover of this guide.

To connect an audio device, such as your TV, to your Wave

music system III:

1. Connect one end of the stereo cable to the output of

the audio device.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX IN connector on the rear panel of your Wave

music

system III.

3. Press to turn on the system and select the AUX input.

Note: If your Wave® music system III is connected to a

link accessory, pressing AUX will toggle between the

Bose AUX device input and the Bose link input.

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CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT

FM ANTENNA connector

DAB ANTENNA connector

4. Press and hold Volume or to adjust the listening level.

Note: If the volume level of your Wave® music system

III cannot be adjusted high enough, increase the volume level of the connected audio device.

Using an external antenna

The Wave® music system III power cord is used as an antenna for FM and DIGITAL RADIO. If, after adjusting the position of the power cord, you still experience poor reception, you may need to install an external antenna. An external FM dipole antenna can be ordered through Bose Customer Service. See the phone numbers listed inside the back cover of this guide.

Installing an external antenna for FM radio

1. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the

FM ANTENNA connector.

Installing an external antenna for DIGITAL RADIO

A DAB external dipole antenna is included with your system.

1. Insert the 2.5 mm plug of the DAB antenna into the DAB ANTENNA connector.

2. Extend the antenna in a vertical orientation as

shown by the vertical arrows.

3. Press and hold Mute to re-scan for digital stations (page 12).

4. Tune and check for the previously missing or poorlyreceived station(s).

2. Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit and other external equipment as possible to establish optimum reception.

Note: Many FM radio stations transmit a vertically polarized signal as well as, or instead of, a horizontally polarized signal. If the horizontal antenna orientation does not provide good reception, try hanging the antenna in a vertical orientation.

CAUTION: The DAB antenna connector on this unit is not intended to be connected to a CATV system.

Connecting to a Lifestyle® system

You can use your Wave® music system III as a multiroom expansion speaker system for a Bose enabled Lifestyle

Contact Bose Customer Service to obtain the required cables and instructions. See the phone numbers listed inside the back cover of this guide.

home entertainment system.

link-

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The setup menu

System settings were selected at the factory to satisfy most owners

of a Wave

music system III. However, if you wish to adjust the

system settings see the instructions on the following pages.

PERSONALIZING YOUR WAVE

MUSIC SYSTEM III

The setup menu allows you to customize the operation of the Wave

music system III.

Factory

System Setting Menu Item

Snooze Duration SNOOZE- 10 MIN 10 MIN, 20 MIN,

Radio Data System (RDS) Information

Continuous Play CONT PLAY- NO NO, AUX, FM, AM,

Clock Time Format TIME- 12 HOUR 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR Sets the clock display for 12-hour (AM/PM) or

Display High Brightness Level

Display Low Brightness Level

Room Code ROOM- B

Capacitive touch control

30 min. system standby timer

System Reset RESET ALL- NO NO, YES Restores the Wave

RADIO TEXT- ON ON, OFF Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to

BRIGHT HI- 10 8-15 Sets the display brightness level when the unit

BRIGHT LO- 4 1-8 Sets the display brightness level when the unit

TOUCH PAD- ON ON, OFF Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the touch pad.

AUTO OFF- YES YES, NO Enables (YES) or disables (NO) the 30-minute

Setting

_ _ _ – B _ _ _ –, C _ _ – _,

Choices Description

30 MIN, 40 MIN, 50 MIN, 60 MIN, OFF

DAB

D _ _ – –, E _ – _ _, F _ – _ –, G _ – – _, H _ – – –, I – _ _ _, J – _ _ –, K – _ – _, L – _ – –, M – – _ _, N – – _ –, O – – – _

Determines the snooze time duration.

display RDS information. Determines which source will automatically play

after a CD ends.

24-hour time.

detects high ambient light conditions.

detects low ambient light conditions. Sets the room code for your Wave

III when it is connected to your Lifestyle® system through a Bose® link network.

The dashes following the room letter indicate how the microswitches should be set on the Lifestyle® remote control.

system standby timeout. Refer to “Turning the Wave® music system III on and off” on page 9.

settings.

music system

music system III to factory

To change a system setting:

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3

> until the menu

item you want to change is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to change the value or selection.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

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PERSONALIZING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

Adjusting the snooze time

This setting determines the duration of time the system remains silent when the snooze function is activated.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 SNOOZE- 10 MIN is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to change

the snooze time to 10-60 minutes (in 10-minute increments).

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> once until

Turning RDS on or off

This setting enables or disables your system to display RDS information. The RDS is a system that transmits useful information, such as station name, program information and the current time. RDS is used only on FM and RDS information is displayed only if it is included in the FM broadcast signal.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

Selecting the continuous play source

You r W av e® music system III has a continuous play feature. When a CD stops playing, you can program another source to automatically start playing.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 CONT PLAY- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to select AUX, FM, AM, DAB, or NO.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit

the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> three times until

Changing the time format

You can choose to have the display show the time in 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour time.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 RADIO TEXT- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to select OFF or ON.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit

the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> twice until

2. Press Tune/MP3 TIME- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to select 12

HOUR or 24 HOUR.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> four times until

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PERSONALIZING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

Adjusting the display brightness

The brightness level of the display automatically adjusts itself for low and high ambient light conditions. This feature brightens the display for better visibility in high ambient light conditions and dims the display making it less intrusive in low ambient light conditions. High and low brightness settings can be set independently.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 BRIGHT HI- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to set the

high display brightness level to a value from 8-15.

4. Press Tune/MP3 BRIGHT LO- is displayed.

5. Press Time – or Time + to set the

low display brightness level from 1-8.

> five times until

> once until

3. Press Time – or Time + to select a

room code other than room B.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

Turning the touch pad on or off

If you do not wish to use the touch pad feature you can turn it off.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 TOUCH PAD- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to select OFF or ON.

> eight times until

6. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit

the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

Setting the room code

You r Wav e® music system III comes from the factory ready to operate as a second room (room code B) when connected to a Bose you want to use your Wave Lifestyle change the room code to match that of the remote control you are using for that room.

Refer to your Lifestyle information on room codes.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu)

2. Press Tune/MP3

system beyond a second room you will need to

until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

ROOM- B is displayed. The dashes following the room letter indicate how the microswitches should be set on the Lifestyle control.

link enabled Lifestyle® system. If

music system III with your

system owner’s guide for more

> seven times until

remote

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

Changing the system standby timeout

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 AUTO OFF- is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to select NO

or YES.

4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> nine times until

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PERSONALIZING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

Performing a system reset

If you wish, you can restore your Wave® music system III to the original factory settings.

Note: A system reset erases all saved presets.

1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu) until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.

2. Press Tune/MP3 RESET ALL- NO is displayed.

3. Press Time – or Time + to change RESET ALL- NO to RESET ALLYES.

4. Press Presets button 3 when PRESS PRESET 3 TO CONFIRM appears on

the display. When the reset is complete, RESET COMPLETE is displayed.

5. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for the setup menu to exit automatically.

> ten times until

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Troubleshooting

Problem What to do

MAINTAINING YOUR WAVE

MUSIC SYSTEM III

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

No sound • Turn the volume up.

Poor sound quality • If listening to an AM or FM source, try turning the Talk Radio mode on or off (page 10).

Remote control is inconsistent or does not work

AM reception is weak • Adjust the internal antenna by rotating the unit slightly one way and then the other.

FM reception is weak • Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an FM antenna. See “Con-

I cannot receive one or more DIGITAL RADIO stations in my area

• Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnect it; this will reset the system.

• Tap the touch pad on the top of the system to see if the system turns on (page 8).

• Press Mute

• Eject the CD and reload it.

• Press AUX to listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN input.

• Make sure the external source is turned on and the volume on the external source is turned up.

• Disconnect headphones from the system (connecting headphones mutes the speakers).

• If listening to an AUX source, make sure you are using a stereo cable and that it is fully inserted.

• If listening to a DIGITAL RADIO source, please refer to the proper antenna placement instructions on page 18.

• Operate the remote control closer to the unit.

• Check that the remote control battery is installed with positive (+) polarity facing up.

• Replace the remote control battery.

• Check for interference from fluorescent room lighting, sunlight, or dust or dirt on lens.

• Try the unit in a different location.

• Move the unit farther from a TV, refrigerator, 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.

necting to power” on page 6.

• See “Installing an external antenna for FM radio” on page 18.

• Extend the power cord as much as possible. The power cord acts as an antenna. See “Connecting to power” on page 6.

• Connect the external antenna included with your system. See “Installing an external antenna for DIGITAL RADIO” on page 18.

• Press and hold Mute to re-scan for available stations (page 12). Then press Preset 3.

• Tune to check for previously missing stations.

I cannot access secondary services

“UNAVAILABLE” is displayed when listening to DIGITAL RADIO

“OFF AIR” is displayed when listening to DIGITAL RADIO

Display alternates between “LOW SIGNAL” and the station name

CD does not play • Check that the CD source is selected or press CD. The CD icon should appear on the display.

• If secondary services are available for the currently selected primary DIGITAL RADIO station, the secondary service information is displayed after the primary DIGITAL RADIO station information.

• See “Primary stations and secondary services” on page 11.

• The broadcaster may have taken the primary DIGITAL RADIO station you are tuned to off-air, or the signal strength has dropped to zero.

• Wait until the station resumes broadcasting, or tune to a new station.

• The broadcaster may have taken the secondary service you are tuned to off-air, or the signal strength has dropped to zero. “OFF AIR” is displayed for 2 seconds, then the radio tunes to the primary DIGITAL RADIO station.

• If the radio does not tune to the primary DIGITAL RADIO station, then that primary DIGITAL RADIO station has gone off-air, or the signal strength has dropped to zero.

• You may have tuned to a primary DIGITAL RADIO station or secondary service that has a low signal.

• To increase signal strength, make sure the power cord is fully extended. See “Connecting to power” on page 6.

• If straightening the power cord does not improve reception, connect an external antenna. See “Installing an external antenna for DIGITAL RADIO” on page 18.

• Check that the CD was loaded label-side up.

• Check that the disc surface is clean, If not, try cleaning it.

• Check that an audio CD was loaded, not a DVD.

• Try another disc.

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MAINTAINING YOUR WAVE® MUSIC SYSTEM III

See operating instructions for types of

battery to be used

e operating

nstructions for types of

battery to be used

See operating instructions for types of

battery to be used

Replacing the remote control battery

WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF (100ºC), or incinerate. Dispose of a used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an agency-approved (e.g. UL) CR2032 or DL3032 3-volt lithium battery.

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

2. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as

shown and hold. Slide the battery compartment open.

Cleaning

Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of your

music system III. If necessary, you may use a

Wave soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the front of the enclosure. Do not use any liquid cleaning solutions, solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

CAUTION: Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings in the enclosure. If liquids get into the unit, unplug the product immediately. Call Bose

Customer Support as soon as possible to arrange for service. See the list of phone numbers inside the back cover.

Customer service

If you lose your remote, additional remotes are available from Bose solving problems, contact Bose Customer Service. See the phone numbers listed inside the back cover.

Customer Service. For additional help in

Limited warranty

3. Remove the old battery and install the new one with

the plus (+) symbol facing up.

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

Your Bose Wave® music system III is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton. Please complete the information section on the card and mail it to Bose. Failure to do so will not affect your limited warranty rights.

What you must do to obtain Limited Warranty Service:

Return product, with proof of purchase from an authorized Bose dealer, using the following procedures:

1. Contact the Bose organization in your country or region (visit global.Bose.com for Bose contact information in your country/region) for specific return and shipping instructions;

2. Label and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the Bose organization in your country; and

3. Place any necessary return authorization number prominently on the outside of the carton. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused.

Technical information

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AC power rating

220V-240V 50/60Hz 60W

Dimensions

36.8 cm W x 21.9 cm D x 10.6 cm H (14.6" x 8.6" x 4.2")

Weight

3.9 kg (8.7 lb)

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INDEX

AC power 6 AC power rating acoustic waveguide alarms, using the

AM AM reception AM/PM (12-hour) time ambient light conditions artist name audio CD audio device, connecting AUX IN connector auxiliary source

6, 19, 20

19, 21

9, 23

battery replacement 24 Bose® link brightness level browsing digital radio stations

17, 18, 19, 21

19, 21

carton 24

CD CD play mode CD source CD source information CD track

CD-R CD-RW cleaning clock display clock setup mode clock time clock time format clock, setting the computer connecting other equipment connections continuous play continuous play source customer service customizing operation

13, 23

6, 19, 20

23, 24

DAB 18 demonstration CD dimensions dimmer switches dipole antenna disc player display display brightness

DVD DVD player

9, 23

6, 7

19, 21

electrical noise 23 electrical outlet external equipment external FM antenna external source

10, 18

17, 23

factory settings 7, 19, 22 factory snooze time setting

FM FM antenna FM reception frequency band

6, 17, 23

6, 10, 23

halogen lamps 23 headphones help in solving problems

17, 23

internal antenna 23

Lifestyle® systems 17, 18, 19, 21 listening level listening to DIGITAL RADIO listening to FM/AM radio location, selecting a

17, 18

military (24-hour) time 19, 20 MP3 CDs multi-room expansion music files, navigating

7, 13, 14

no sound 23

personalizing 19 play mode playing compact discs poor reception power power cord power outage preset number presets press and hold operations primary digital radio stations

13, 14

6, 10, 18, 23

10, 11

quick recall 10, 11

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INDEX

radio alarm 15 radio station rapid adjustment

19, 20

RDS rear panel registration card remote control remote control battery remote control buttons re-scanning digital radio stations restore audio room code, setting

23, 24

19, 21

scan through a track 13 second room secondary services setting alarm setup menu shipping carton shipping instructions

13, 14

skip sleep timer setup mode snooze control snooze time song title information sounding alarm station frequency station information station signal strength stereo cable stereo headphone connector stereo input connector stopping a sounding alarm storing a radio station system operation system reset system settings system setup mode system standby timeout

19, 21

16, 19

10, 11

11, 12

19, 22

7, 19, 20, 21, 22

19, 21

talk radio broadcasts 10 TALK RADIO mode tapered waveguide technical information time increment touch pad control track number troubleshooting tuning the radio turning alarm on and off turning the radio on

17, 23

8, 19, 21

23 10, 11

unpacking 6

video game 17 volume level

9, 18, 23

warranty 24 waveguide speaker technology weak AM reception weak FM reception weak reception

weight

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