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Bose Acoustic Wave Music System Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Acoustic Wave ® Music System II !"#$%&'()*+,$ )*-.(,$(*'.%+/ 0/1+2$(,&*1+3+1'.1+/#...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information 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 all of its advanced features. Please save this owner’s guide for future reference. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: 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 –...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 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 install- ing an outside antenna system to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave Unpacking ..............Selecting a location for your music system .

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave

    Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave Unpacking Carefully unpack your music system. Save all packing materials for possible future use. The original packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Acoustic Wave system II. If any part of the product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose Customer Service immediately (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).

  • Page 7: Connecting To Power

    Connecting to power 1. Plug the small end of the power cord into the power jack on the back of your Acoustic Wave 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet. Figure 2 Connecting the power cord CAUTION: Do not cover the ventilation openings, which provide cooling for the built-in electronic circuitry.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Acoustic Wave Music System

    See “Using headphones” on page 17. Expand your system by connecting additional speakers You can deliver music to another area in your home by connecting a powered speaker system to the HEADPHONES output. For instructions on setting up the system for this, see “Con- necting external speakers”...

  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The remote control allows you to fully operate all the common functions of your Acoustic Wave music system II. Just aim the remote at the system and press the buttons. The remote normally works within 20 feet from the front panel. Notes: •...

  • Page 10: Using The Control Panel

    Operating Your Acoustic Wave Using the control panel The control panel has the same buttons as the remote except that the control panel has a Menu button and it does not have a Mute button. Figure 4 Control panel buttons Presets •...

  • Page 11: Reading The Display

    Reading the display The example in Figure 5 describes the types of information that can appear on the display. Figure 5 Indicates the selected source: FM, AM, CD, or AUX. Sample display with CD information Source information or system menu items.

  • Page 12: Playing Compact Discs

    Playing Compact Discs Playing audio CDs 1. Press and release the tab on the top of the CD compartment cover to open it (Figure 7). 2. Insert a CD, label side up, into the player. 3. Push the cover down to close it. 4.

  • Page 13: Playing Mp3 Cds

    Playing MP3 CDs Your Acoustic Wave CD-RWs. For information on how MP3 CDs work, see “About MP3 CDs” on page 13. To play an MP3 CD: Insert the CD into the CD compartment. If you were listening to another source, press CD. The MP3 CD will start playing automatically.

  • Page 14: Changing Cd Play Modes

    Playing Compact Discs Changing CD play modes While a CD is playing, the selected play mode affects how tracks are played. Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode you want is displayed. Audio CD play modes When playing an audio CD, these are the available play modes. Displayed mode NORMAL PLAY SHUFFLE DISC...

  • Page 15: About Mp3 Cds

    About MP3 CDs MP3 is a music compression technology that reduces a song’s file size without noticeable effect in the quality of the sound. The MP3 format makes it possible for you to store many more songs on a single CD than found on a conventional audio CD. In fact, an MP3 CD can contain as much music as 10 standard audio CDs on just one disc, which then can be orga- nized into folders on a computer before being stored on the disc.

  • Page 16: Listening To Fm Or Am Radio

    Listening to FM or AM Radio Selecting FM or AM radio Press FM or AM to select FM or AM radio. This action also turns on the system if it is off. The last radio station selected will be heard. Figure 13 Selected preset station Sample FM radio display...

  • Page 17: Storing A Radio Station To Memory (Presets)

    Storing a radio station to memory (Presets) You can store up to six FM and six AM radio stations for quick recall using the Presets buttons. 1. Tune to the station you want to save as a preset. 2. Press and hold one of the six Presets buttons until you hear a double beep and the ! preset number and station frequency appear on the display.

  • Page 18: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment Rear-panel input/outputs The rear panel of your Acoustic Wave equipment (Figure 16). Figure 16 Rear-panel connections ® Bose link Connects to a ® Bose link-enabled Lifestyle or accessory (page 19). Connecting an external FM antenna The Acoustic Wave adjusting the position of this antenna, you still experience poor reception, you may need to use the external FM antenna included with your system.

  • Page 19: Using Headphones

    2. Plug the end of the cable that has the 3.5 mm HEADPHONES jack on the back of the Acoustic Wave 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the input jacks of the powered speaker system. 4. While operating the Acoustic Wave •...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Recording Device

    Connecting Other Equipment Connecting a recording device To record audio programming from your system, you can connect a recording device to the HEADPHONES jack. To make the connection, you will need a stereo cable (not supplied) that has a 3.5 mm stereo plug on one end and the required connec- tors for the recording device on the other end.

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Acoustic Wave

    5. Press and hold Volume (loud) appears on the display to indicate the level. If the volume level of your Acoustic Wave connected device. Figure 19 Connecting an MP3 player to the AUX IN connectors Connecting your Acoustic Wave Your Acoustic Wave enabled Lifestyle a Bose link network using room code B.

  • Page 22: Personalizing Your Acoustic Wave

    Personalizing Your Acoustic Wave Factory settings System settings were chosen at the factory to satisfy most owners of an Acoustic Wave ® music system II. However, if you wish to change any of the system settings and personalize your system, use the system setup menu. Changing system settings To change system settings, perform the following steps.
  • Page 23 Menu Option Displayed name Headphones HEADPHONES JACK: HEADPHONES, jack Continuous Play CONTINUOUS PLAY: Expansion Room ROOM SELECTION: System Reset RESET ALL: Personalizing Your Acoustic Wave Setup menu Choices* Description The HEADPHONES jack is set at the factory for con- LINE OUTPUT necting headphones to your system.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave

    Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave Cleaning Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of your Acoustic Wave necessary, you may use a soft-bristled attachment to gently vacuum the front of the enclo- sure. Do not use any liquid cleaning solutions, solvents, chemicals, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem What to do System does not function • Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into both the system and a live electrical outlet. No sound • Turn up the volume. • Press and release • Remove the CD from the CD player and re-seat it. •...

  • Page 26: Customer Support

    Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave Customer support If you lose your remote, additional remotes are available from Bose For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose Customer Support. See the phone ! numbers listed inside the back cover of this guide. Limited warranty Your Acoustic Wave the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the !
  • Page 29 USA Customer Support Bose Corporation, The Mountain! Framingham, MA 01701-9168! 1-800-367-4008 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 0299-390111! FAX 0299-390114 Australia Bose Pty Limited, !
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