Bose Wave radio Series I, Wave Owner's Manual

The Bose® Wave® Radio

Owner’s Guide

January 7, 2002

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

These CAUTION marks appear on the bottom of your Wave

The lightning flash, with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the system enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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

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radio.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS

ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À

L’INTÉRIEUR AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR

LÚSAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.

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

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs
électriques, introduire la lame la plus

large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna and the power cord.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

Note:

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

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

Please read this owner’s guide

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

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Note:

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

For your safety

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1. Read, Follow And Save All Instructions – Read and follow the complete safety and operating
instructions in this owner’s guide before using the unit. Save this guide for future reference.

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

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

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

13.

4. Maintain Proper Ventilation – Place the unit so nothing interferes with its proper ventilation. Do not
place on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a
bookcase or cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.

5. Avoid Excessive Heat – Do not place the unit near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

7. Protect The Power Cord – Route all power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, at the point where the cord connects to the unit,
and at outlets on the unit.

8. Take Precautions When Unit Is Not In Use – If the unit will not be used for an extended period,
unplug from the outlet and remove the batteries.

9. Be Careful With Carts And Stands – Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person or damage to the unit. For
advice on use of a particular cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table, contact Bose

10. Avoid Power Lines – Do not install external antennas near overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, nor where an antenna can fall into such circuits or power lines.

11. Ground All Outdoor Antennas – If an external antenna or cable system is connected to this unit, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded. This will provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National

Antenna
Lead In Wire

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of

Ground
Clamp

Electric
Service
Equipment

Antenna
Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding
Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System

NEC ART 250 Part H

the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of the ground­ing conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the ground
electrode. Refer to the antenna
grounding illustration.

12. Obtain Authorized Service When It Is Indicated – Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. All
servicing should be provided by authorized service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or

B. Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit, or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain, or

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or

E. The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

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Corporation.

Safety Instructions

If you must move the unit and cart
combination, do so very carefully.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause it to
overturn.

Note to CATV system
installer:

This reminder calls the CATV
system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC (of
USA) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding. It specifies that
the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as is
practical.

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Contents

Where to find...

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 3

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

Setting Up ..................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

Connect the power cord and antennas ................................................................. 6

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

The Display ................................................................................................................... 8

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

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

How to customize the display ................................................................................ 8

Functions ...................................................................................................................... 9

Radio functions ...................................................................................................... 9

Clock functions .................................................................................................... 10

Other Components ..................................................................................................... 12

Using other components...................................................................................... 12

Selecting the component ..................................................................................... 12

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 13

Maintaining the Wave® radio ................................................................................ 13

Customer service ................................................................................................. 13

Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 14

Limited warranty................................................................................................... 14

Product Information .................................................................................................... 15

Features................................................................................................................ 15

Size ....................................................................................................................... 15

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Setting Up

Unpack the carton

(see Figure 1)

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

Place the Wave® radio on a table or other flat surface. Locate the FM and AM antennas, the
power cord, and the AA batteries.

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Figure 1

What comes with your Wave® radio.

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• One (1) Wave

• One (1) power cord

• Three (3) AA batteries

• One (1) FM antenna

• One (1) AM antenna

• One (1) AM antenna clip

• One (1) peel-and-stick tape

• One (1) remote control

• One (1) lithium battery

radio

Install the batteries

The Wave® radio’s three AA batteries maintain its memory and backup alarm system for up to
a week during a power failure, or while the radio is unplugged. The batteries will not power the
radio or light the display. Operating without batteries leaves the memory unprotected, but will
not harm the radio. Use only 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (IEC-R6 in Europe), available at many
retail stores.

1. Carefully turn your Wave® radio

LR

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VARIABLE OUT

AUX IN

upside down (avoid scratching
its top).

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

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

4. Place the batteries inside,
matching the + and – symbols
with the symbols inside the
compartment.

5. Slide the cover back into place
and turn the radio right side up.

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50-60HZ 50W

120V~AC

Figure 2

Match the + and – symbols on the
batteries to the marks inside the
compartment.

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