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 1LASER 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
®
music system III features a product data
®
music system
®
music system III is returned to
®
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.
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.
®
MUSIC SYSTEMIII
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.
®
music system III on a table or other
®
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.
®
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
®
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.
®
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.
®
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
®
music system III to wake to
®
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
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
®
MUSIC SYSTEMIII
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),
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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.
®
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
®
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
music system III
®
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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LISTENINGTO 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 or AM.
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 18). 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
“Using an external antenna” on page 16.
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
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.
TAL K RAD I O mod e
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 automatically
®
music system III off.
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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
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.
®
music system III can play MP3 music files
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 00Track 1
Track 2
Track 8
Folder 01Track 1
Track 2
Track 8
Folder 02Track 1
Track 2
Track 8
Folder 03Track 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 11.
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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SETTINGAND USINGTHE 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 1Alarm 1 time
Alarm 2 time
AM
AM
PM
PM
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
alarms, Alarm1 and Alarm2.
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:
®
Music System III has two independent
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.
4.
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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SETTINGAND USINGTHE 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 18.
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
FM ANTENNA
3.5 mm FM antenna (75) connector
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)
HEADPHONES connector
AUX IN connector
Dual RCA male to 3.5mm
male stereo cable
Rear panel input/outputs
The rear panel of your Wave
connections for external equipment.
®
music system III provides
Using headphones
Note: If an alarm sounds while using headphones, it will
sound through the Wave
®
music system III speakers.
To change the headphones volume:
Press Volu me 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
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
®
link accessory, pressing AUX will toggle between the
Bose
®
music system III is connected to a
AUX device input and the Bose link input.
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CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT
FM 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
antenna for FM 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.
1. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the
2. Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit
®
music system III power cord is used as an
FM ANTENNA connector.
and other external equipment as possible to establish optimum reception.
Connecting to a Lifestyle®
system
You can use your Wave
room 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.
®
music system III as a multi-
®
home entertainment system.
®
link-
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.
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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 SYSTEMIII
The setup menu allows you to customize the operation
of the Wave
®
music system III.
Factory
System SettingMenu Item
Snooze DurationSNOOZE-10 MIN10 MIN, 20 MIN,
Radio Data System
(RDS) Information
Continuous PlayCONT PLAY-NONO, AUX, FM, AM,
Clock Time Format TIME-12 HOUR12-HOUR, 24-HOURSets the clock display for 12-hour (AM/PM) or
Display High
Brightness Level
Display Low
Brightness Level
Room CodeROOM-B
Capacitive touch
control
30 min. system
standby timer
System ResetRESET ALL-NONO, YESRestores the Wave
RADIO TEXT-ONON, OFFEnables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to
BRIGHT HI-108-15Sets the display brightness level when the unit
BRIGHT LO-41-8Sets the display brightness level when the unit
TOUCH PAD-ONON, OFFEnables (ON) or disables (OFF) the touch pad.
AUTO OFF-YESYES, NOEnables (YES) or disables (NO) the 30-minute
Setting
_ _ _ –B _ _ _ –, C _ _ – _,
ChoicesDescription
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
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
®
system
®
music system IIIto 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
feature. When a CD stops playing, you can program
another source to automatically start playing.
1. Press and hold Alarm Setup (Menu)
2. Press Tune/MP3
3. Press Time – or Time + to select
4. Press Alarm Setup (Menu) to exit
®
music system III has a continuous play
until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
> three times until
CONT PLAY- is displayed.
AUX, FM, AM, DAB, or NO.
the setup menu or wait 10 seconds for
the setup menu to exit automatically.
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 W av e
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
®
music system III comes from the factory
®
link enabled Lifestyle® system. If
®
®
system beyond a second room you will need to
until -SETUP MENU- is displayed.
music system III with your
®
system owner’s guide for more
> seven times until
ROOM- Bis displayed. The
dashes following the room letter indicate how the microswitches should
be set on the Lifestyle
control.
®
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
ProblemWhat to do
MAINTAINING YOUR WAVE
®
MUSIC SYSTEMIII
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-
CD does not play• Check that the CD source is selected or press CD. The CD icon should appear on the display.
• 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.
• 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 “Using an external antenna” on page 16.
• 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
120V 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
A
AC power 6
AC power rating
acoustic waveguide
alarms, using the
10
AM
AM reception
AM/PM (12-hour) time
ambient light conditions
artist name
audio CD
audio device, connecting
AUX IN connector
auxiliary source
11
22
7
14
21
6, 17, 18
17, 19
12
15
15
9
B
battery replacement 22
Bose® link
brightness level
15, 16, 17, 19
17, 19
C
carton 22
11
CD
CD play mode
CD source
CD source information
CD track
11
CD-R
CD-RW
cleaning
clock display
clock setup mode
clock time
clock time format
clock, setting the
computer
connecting other equipment
continuous play
continuous play source
customer service
customizing operation
11
11, 21
11
11
11
22
9
6
6
6, 17, 18
6
15
17
18
22
17
D
demonstration CD 6, 7
dimensions
dimmer switches
dipole antenna
disc player
display
display brightness
21
DVD
DVD player
22
21
16
11
9
17, 19
15
15
E
electrical noise 21
electrical outlet
external equipment
external FM antenna
external source
21
15
10, 16
15, 21
F
factory settings 7, 17, 20
factory snooze time setting
10
FM
FM antenna
FM reception
frequency band
6, 21
6, 10, 21
10
14
H
halogen lamps 21
headphones
help in solving problems
15, 21
22
I
internal antenna 21
L
Lifestyle® systems 15, 16, 17, 19
listening level
listening to FM/AM radio
location, selecting a
15, 16
10
6
M
military (24-hour) time 17, 18
MP3 CDs
multi-room expansion
music files, navigating
7, 11, 12
16
12
N
no sound 21
P
personalizing 17
play mode
playing compact discs
poor reception
power
power cord
power outage
preset number
presets
press and hold operations
11, 12
11
16
6
6, 10, 16, 21
6
10
10
8
Q
quick recall 10
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INDEX
R
radio alarm 13
radio station
rapid adjustment
17, 18
RDS
rear panel
registration card
remote control
remote control battery
remote control buttons
restore audio
room code, setting
10
6
15
22
8
21, 22
12
8
17, 19
S
scan through a track 11
second room
setting alarm
setup menu
shipping carton
shipping instructions
11, 12
skip
sleep timer setup mode
snooze control
snooze time
song title information
sounding alarm
station frequency
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
13
17, 19
6
22
9
14, 17
18
12
14
10
15
15
14
10
7
17, 20
7, 17, 18, 19, 20
20
17, 19
15
T
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
15, 21
TV
10
7
22
18
8, 17, 19
11
2110
14
10
U
unpacking 6
V
video game 15
volume level
9, 16, 21
W
warranty 22
waveguide speaker technology
weak AM reception
weak FM reception
weak reception
22
weight
21
21
10
7
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CONTACT INFORMATION
USA Customer Support
Bose Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168
1-800-367-4008
USA Customer Service
Bose Corporation, 1 New York Ave.
Framingham, MA 01701-9168
1-508-766-1900
Canada Customer Support
Bose Ltd., 1-35 East Beaver Creek Rd.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3
1-800-465-2673
European Office
Bose Products B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8
1135 GE Edam, Nederland
TEL 0299-390111FAX 0299-390114
Australia
Bose Pty Limited,
Unit 3, 2 Holker Street,
Newington NSW, 2127
TEL +61 (0)2 8737 9999FAX +61 (0)2 8737 9924
Deutschland
Postfach 1468
48504 Nordhorn
TEL 0130-2673555FAX 05921-724250
France
Bose S.A.S.
12, rue de Témara
78100 Saint Germain en Laye
TEL 0969 320 546FAX 01 30 61 33 11
www.Bose.fr
Japan
Bose K.K.
Shibuya YT Building
28-3 Maruyama-cho
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0044
TEL 0570-080-021FAX 03-5489-1041
www.Bose.co.jp
Nederland
Bose B.V., Nijverheidstraat 8
1135 GE Edam, Nederland
TEL 0299-390111FAX 0299-390114
United Kingdom
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