Bose Acoustic Wave music system CD3000 Sold from May 1996 to 2006 User Manual

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Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
Operating with the control panel
The control panel (Figure 6) has all the same keys as the remote control
except that instead of the Mute button, the control panel has a CD Mode
button to select CD random and repeat play modes.
Figure 6
The Acoustic Wave®
music system control
panel
12 3 45
FM AM
Seek/Tune Volume
On/OffAUX
Presets
CD Play/Pause Stop Skip/Scan CD Mode
Acoustic Wave Music System
FM AMCDAUXVOLUME MUTEPRESET...

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Controlling the system
Function Control panel Remote control
To turn the system on and off - Pressing the On/Off
button on either the remote or control panel, turns the
system on to the source last selected. The display
window on the top panel of the system identifies the
source. To select a source (FM, AM, CD, or AUX) and
turn the system on at the same time, press the button
for that source. The display window confirms your
selection.
To adjust the...

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Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
Listening to the radio
Function Control panel Remote control
To select FM or AM and tur n the system on - If the
system is off, press FM or AM to select the radio band
and turn the system on. If the system is on, press FM
or AM to select either one of these sources. When the
radio is on, the display (Figure 8) shows the FM or AM
source indicator. If you are tuned to an FM stereo
station, the STEREO indicator should also...

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Acoustic Wave Music System
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3
4
5
Presets Skip
ScanSeek
Tune On
Off
FM
AM
AUXCD Volume
Mute
CD Mode
CD Play/Pause
Stop
Using the CD player
Press the tab on the top of the CD compartment cover and release to open
(Figure 9). Insert a CD, label side up, into the player. Push the cover down
to close it. If the system is on when you load a disc, the display briefly
shows the total play time on the CD (Figure 10) and the CD begins to play.
Figure 9...

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Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
Function Control panel Remote control
To view number of tracks and total play time -
Press Stop  and then press CD Play/Pause  .
The display momentarily shows the total number of
tracks and playing time of a CD.
To automatically play the radio when a CD ends -
Select the desired radio station. Press and hold the
CD Play/Pause  
  button. While holding the CD
Play/Pause button  , press and release the AM or
FM button. The...

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Using External Components
AUX IN MIC
LINE OUT
L
R
Connecting external components to the system
You can connect other components to the rear panel of your Acoustic
Wave® system (Figure 12).
  CAUTION: Turn off the power to the system and any component being
installed before making connections.
Figure 12
Rear panel input/
output connections
Using a CD player, VCR, tape deck, or TV
1. Plug one end of the stereo audio cable supplied with your Acoustic...

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Using the system as expansion speakers
You can use your Acoustic Wave® music system as expansion speakers for
a Lifestyle® music system. To do this, connect the output of the Lifestyle®
music system to the AUX IN jacks of your Acoustic Wave® music system.
Refer to the owner’s guide for your Lifestyle® system for wiring information.
Using the Bose® powered microphone
Follow the instructions for your Bose powered microphone to connect to
the MIC jacks. This allows you...

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Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
Taking care of your Acoustic Wave® music system
The only necessary maintenance is cleaning and periodic battery
replacement.
Handling CDs
Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and
scratches.
To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc
use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Wipe in straight movements
from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any
chemical products; they...

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No system operation Make sure power cord is completely plugged into both the system and
the wall outlet.
FM reception is poor•An external antenna may be needed. Call the customer service number
inside the back cover.
•If the external antenna is not connected, be sure the switch is selecting
the telescoping antenna.
No remote control•If the system is on battery power, return to regular AC power.
•Replace the remote control battery....

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Limited warranty
The Bose® Acoustic Wave® music system is covered by a limited 1-year
transferable warranty.
What is covered:
All parts defective in material or workmanship.
For how long:
One year from the purchase date.
What we will do:
We will, at our sole option, repair or replace any defective parts free of
charge.
What you must do:
1. Call Bose Customer Service and ask for shipping instructions.
2. Properly pack the unit, if possible, in the...