Using Headphones; Using An External Antenna - Bose WAVE RADIO IV Owner's Manual

Connecting Other Equipment

Using headphones

For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone
connector on the rear panel of the system.
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.
Notes:
• Plugging in headphones automatically mutes the speakers.
Because headphone volume levels may vary from speaker
volume levels, be sure to lower the volume of the system before
connecting or disconnecting headphones.
• While using headphones, alarms will be heard through the
system speakers.
Controlling headphones volume:
Press and hold or
headphones.
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to adjust the listening level of your

Using an external antenna

The system's power cord is used as an antenna for FM radio. If,
after adjusting the position of the power cord, you still experience
poor reception, you may need to install the provided external FM
dipole antenna.
1. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the
FM ANTENNA connector.
2. Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit and
other external equipment as possible to establish optimum
reception.
FM antenna
connector
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.