Bose Wave Music System III User Manual
WAVE
®
MUSIC SYSTEM III
Owner’s Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTIONCA U TI O 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
º
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.
20. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external
antenna or cable system is connected to this
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded. This will provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
c
onnec
tion to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the ground electrode. Refer to the
antenna grounding illustration on the next page.
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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
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
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
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music system III features a product data
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music system
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music system III is returned to
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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.
©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
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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
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS ............................. 11
Playing audio compact discs (CDs) ...................... 11
CD Play Modes ..................................................... 11
Playing music file (MP3) CDs ................................ 11
Navigating through music files ........................... 12
Play modes for music file CDs ........................... 12
SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS .................. 13
Introduction ........................................................... 13
Using the Alarm buttons .................................... 13
Alarm status indicators ...................................... 13
Setting the alarms ................................................. 13
Using the alarms ................................................... 14
Turning an alarm on or off .................................. 14
Snoozing an alarm ............................................. 14
Stopping a sounding alarm ................................ 14
CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT ................... 15
Rear panel input/outputs ....................................... 15
Using headphones ................................................ 15
Using the AUX IN connector ................................. 15
Using an external antenna ..................................... 16
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Connecting to a Lifestyle
PERSONALIZING YOUR
®
AVE
W
MUSIC SYSTEM III ............................. 17
system ......................... 16
The setup menu ..................................................... 17
Adjusting the snooze time ..................................... 18
Turning RDS on or off ............................................ 18
Selecting the continuous play source ................... 18
Changing the time format ...................................... 18
Adjusting the display brightness ........................... 19
Setting the room code ........................................... 19
Turning the touch pad on or off ............................. 19
Changing the system standby timeout .................. 19
Performing a system reset .................................... 20
MAINTAINING YOUR
®
W
AVE
MUSIC SYSTEM III ............................. 21
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 21
Replacing the remote control battery .................... 22
Cleaning ................................................................. 22
Customer service .................................................. 22
Limited warranty .................................................... 22
Technical information ............................................ 22
INDEX ......................................................... 23
ONTACT INFORMATION ................................ 25
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SETTING UP YOUR WAVE
Wave
®
music system III
®
AC power cord(s)*
Remote control
(battery installed)
Demonstration CD
1
2
AC POWER
3
Note: Press-and-hold operations
require holding the button down for
about one second.
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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
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
system III within two feet of a wall, and avoid placing
directly in a corner.
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music system III on a table or other
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music
3. Unwind and straighten the power cord to ensure the
best FM radio reception. The power cord is used as
an antenna.
Setting the clock
After plugging in your Wave
clock using the remote.
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.
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music system III, set the
Yo u r Wav e® music system
III
is
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.
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 18.
•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
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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 11.
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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music system III
Special Features
Alarm settings let you wake to your
favorite radio station or CD track
You can set your Wave
your favorite radio station or CD track. For more details,
see “Setting the alarms” on page 13.
You can listen to your favorite music file
(MP3) CDs
You r W av e
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 11.
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music system III can play MP3 music files
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 17.
The setup menu allows you to change the following
system settings to your liking:
• Snooze time
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music system III to wake to
®
music system III. If you wish
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• RDS information on or off
• Play a radio station automatically after a CD ends
• Clock time format (12- or 24-hour)
• Display brightness level
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•Bose
link room code
• Touch pad on or off
• Disable the automatic off feature
• Reset to factory settings
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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 14).
Sleep (Buzzer)
• Snoozes a sounding alarm (page 14).
• Sets unit to shut off automatically after
10-90 minutes (page 9).
• Selects Buzzer in Alarm Setup (page 13).
Volume
• Turns volume up or down (page 9).
Mute
• Press to silence audio (page 9).
• Press again to restore audio.
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 11).
• 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 11).
Tune/MP3
• Press: Skips to next/previous radio
frequency (page 10), or navigates between folders when playing MP3 CDs
(page 11).
• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/
backward through radio frequencies
(page 10), or scans forward/backward
through a CD track (page 11).
Play/Pause
• Plays a CD (page 11).
• Pauses a playing CD (page 11).
Stop/Eject
• Press once: Stops a CD (page 11).
• Press again: Ejects a CD (page 11).
Time
• Sets clock time (page 6).
• When setting alarms, sets the alarm
time (page 13).
Alarms
• Sets and controls Alarms (page 13).
Play Mode
• Selects shuffle and repeat CD play
modes (page 11).
• Turns TALK RADIO mode on or off for
AM or FM (page 10).
AUX
• Press to hear audio from an external
source connected to the system (page 15).
Alarm Setup (Menu)
• Press and hold: Enters the system
setup menu (page 17).
Radio
• Turns on the radio.
• Selects FM or AM radio (page 10).
CD
• Turns on the CD player (page 11).
Alarm 1
• Turns Alarm 1
on or off
Alarm 2
• Turns Alarm 2
on or off
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MUSIC SYSTEM III
Remote control
You r Wa v e® 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.
III
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 W av 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 14).
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®
music system III on or off (page 9),
Reading the display
Source indicators:
CD, FM, AM, or AUX
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 19) 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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music system III on
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
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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.
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music system III automatically exits
music system III
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music system III
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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