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							Acoustic Wave® Music System
Owner’s Guide
October 16, 2001
AM253543_03_V.pdf 
						

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Important Safety Information
   WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose your
Acoustic Wave® music system to rain or moisture.
As with any electronic product, use care not
to spill liquids into any part of the system.
Liquids can cause a failure and/or a fire
hazard.
  CAUTION: For units with a polarized power plug, to prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
These CAUTION marks appear on your Acoustic Wave® music system.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, inside an equilateral triangle,
warns the user that uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the
system may cause an electrical shock.
The exclamation point, inside an equilateral triangle, reminds the
user to read the important operation and maintenance instructions
in this owner’s guide.
  WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
A severe shock hazard exists if the Acoustic Wave
® music system falls into
water while plugged in.  Use battery power when operating near water.
  
CAUTION: Using an adapter other than the UL Listed Bose® 12V DC
power cord can damage your system. For ordering information see your
Owner’s Kit.
When using the Acoustic Wave
® music system in a mobile environment
such as an automobile, recreational vehicle or boat, be sure that it is
secured to prevent accidental movement.
Do not place your system near recorded materials such as audio or video
tapes, computer discs, and credit or bank cards. It may erase them.
Be sure the system has enough ventilation.
Class 1 Laser Product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the back of the system.
WARNING: Mishandling the remote control battery may cause a fire or
chemical burn. Keep the battery away from children. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate the battery.
Dispose of the used battery promptly and responsibly.
WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
Batteries
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations.
Do not incinerate.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LOUKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Acoustic Wave Music SystemFM AMCDAUXVOLUME MUTEPRESET TRACKSTEREOREPEAT TRACK
REPEAT DISC RANDOMCD Play/Pause Stop Skip/Scan CD Mode12 3 45FM AMSeek/Tune VolumeOn/OffAUXPresetsAcoustic Wave Music SystemFM AMCDAU XVOLUME MUTEPRESET TRACKSTEREOREPEAT TRACK
REPEAT DISC RANDOMCD Play/Pause Stop Skip/Scan CD Mode12 3 45FM AMSeek/Tune Vo l u m eOn/OffAUXPresets 
						

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Important Safety Information
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 open-
ings. 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 ground-
ing-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 light-
ning 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 conve-
nience 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.
Information about products
that generate 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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance 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 equip-
ment and 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: 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. 
						

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Important Safety Information
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 informaiton 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, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the ground
electrode. Refer to the antenna grounding
illustration on this page.
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Note to CATV system
installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of
USA) that provides guidelines for proper ground-
ing. In particular, 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.
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC ART 250, Part H) Ground clamps Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment 
						

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Contents
Where to find …
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System ...................................... 4
Before you begin ................................................................................ 4
Unpacking the carton ......................................................................... 5
Selecting a location for your music system ....................................... 6
Installing the remote control battery .................................................. 6
Connecting the power cord ............................................................... 7
Choosing an FM antenna ................................................................... 7
Operating Your Acoustic Wave
® Music System ....................................... 8
Operating with the remote control ..................................................... 8
Operating with the control panel ........................................................ 9
Controlling the system ..................................................................... 10
Operating on battery power ............................................................. 10
Listening to the radio ....................................................................... 11
Using the CD player ......................................................................... 12
Listening to a component connected to AUX .................................. 13
Using External Components .................................................................. 14
Connecting external components to the system ............................. 14
Using a CD player, VCR, tape deck, or TV ....................................... 14
Using a turntable .............................................................................. 14
Using the system as expansion speakers ........................................ 15
Using the Bose
® powered microphone ............................................ 15
Maintaining Your Acoustic Wave® Music System ................................... 16
Taking care of your Acoustic Wave® music system ......................... 16
Technical information ....................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 17
Warranty period ................................................................................ 17
Customer service ............................................................................. 17
Bose Corporation ........................................................... Inside back cover
For your records
The serial number is located on the back of your system.
System serial number: ______________________________________________
Purchase date: ____________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt together with this owner’s guide.
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you
set up and operate your system properly, and enjoy all of its features. Save
your owner’s guide for future reference. 
						

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Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Acoustic Wave® music system.
Engineered to be the finest compact sound system you’ve ever heard, it
produces lifelike tones and full bass with true clarity.
The benefits of exclusive Bose technologies help the Acoustic Wave
® music
system exceed all your musical expectations. Our award-winning acoustic
waveguide speaker technology produces full, clear stereo sound by guiding
air through a labyrinth air chamber. Proprietary circuitry automatically
adjusts the tonal balance so that you hear natural sound at all volume
levels. This means that you can hear full, realistic bass at all volume levels.
Your Acoustic Wave
® music system includes:
•Integrated system design for high acoustic quality and ease of use.
•A high-performance AM/FM tuner with 5 AM and 5 FM station presets.
•Full-function CD player.
•Credit card-size remote.
•Molded inset handles for easy carrying.
Optional accessories available through Bose include:
•Power Case – Plug your system into the hidden battery compartment in
this padded case to enjoy 8 to 10 hours of portable entertainment
(batteries not included).
•Power Pack – This rechargeable, portable power system fits neatly into
the Power Case for 10 to 12 hours of play time. Includes a 12-volt DC
battery, power cord, and charger.
•Power Microphone – To sing along with the music or make announce-
ments, use this battery powered microphone to create a mini PA system
(batteries included).
•Power Cord – Enjoy your favorite music anywhere you go. A DC adapter
connects your system to any standard vehicle cigarette lighter for lifelike
sound in your car, boat or RV.
To order any accessory, call Bose Customer Service. See the inside back
cover for telephone listings.
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System 
						

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Unpacking the carton
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
® music system. 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).
Check to be sure you received the parts identified in Figure 1.
Note: Find the serial number on the back of your music system. Write it in
the space provided on page 3.
Figure 1
Contents of the
shipping carton
• Acoustic Wave
®
   music system
• Remote control
• Lithium battery
• Power cord (1)
• Stereo audio cable
• Owner’s kit
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
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120 VAC power cord
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Owner’s Kit with
        Demonstration CD and
               Owner’s GuideAcoustic Wave
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music system
AC power cords (1 included)
240 VAC power cord
(Australia) 230 VAC power cord
(UK/Singapore)230 VAC power cord
(Europe) 
						

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Selecting a location for your music system
As with any high-performance sound system, the tonal quality of your
Acoustic Wave® music system will vary with room placement. Feel free to
experiment, but keep in mind that this system was designed to sound best
when placed on a shelf, counter, desk, or table top, 30 to 48 inches (75 -
120 cm) from the floor. It should be near the center of a wall and 6 inches
(15 cm), or less, away from the wall. To increase bass response, move the
unit toward any corner of the room; to decrease bass response, move it
away from the corner.
Installing the remote control battery
Your remote control may be one of two types (Figure 2A or 2B). Each is
identified by the way the battery compartment unlocks to install or replace
the battery.
1. Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.
2. If your remote has a slot on the back (Figure 2A), follow step A. Other-
wise, follow step B and refer to Figure 2B:
A. Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot. Push to the side as
shown and hold. Slide the battery compartment open with your finger.
B. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold.
Slide the battery compartment open.
3. Keeping the remote control face down, insert the new battery into the
compartment with the + symbol facing up.
4. Gently slide the battery compartment closed. It locks automatically.
Figure 2
Installing the battery
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of
battery to be used
+ Symbol
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battery to be used
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Slot
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Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type. 
						

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Choosing an FM antenna
The system has an FM ANTENNA SELECT switch located on the back of
the unit (Figure 4). The switch should be in the right hand position to select
the telescoping antenna. You may choose to connect an external FM
antenna, if needed, to the EXTERNAL 75 OHM antenna jack. To use an
external FM antenna, slide the switch to the left hand position.
Figure 4
The FM antenna
selection switch
Setting Up Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
   WARNING: Mishandling the remote control battery may cause a fire or
chemical burn. Keep the battery away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate
the battery. Dispose of the used battery promptly and responsibly.
Replace only with a lithium CR2032 or DL2032 battery by Duracell,
Eveready, Hitachi, Maxell, or Toshiba (available from most electronics
stores). Other batteries are not UL approved and may cause a fire or
explosion.
For more information, call the customer service number inside the back
cover of this guide.
Connecting the power cord
1. Plug the small end of the power cord into the power jack on the back of
your Acoustic Wave® music system (Figure 3).
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power (mains) outlet.
Figure 3
Connecting the power
cord at the rear panel
FM ANTENNA SELECT
EXTERNAL
75 OHM
Switch position to select
the telescoping antenna Switch position to select
the external antenna 
						

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Operating Your Acoustic Wave® Music System
Operating with the remote control
You can use the remote control (Figure 5) to operate most functions of your
Acoustic Wave® music system. For CD repeat and random play modes,
however, you need to use the CD Mode button on the system control panel.
If the remote stops operating, or its range seems reduced, try replacing the
battery. However, keep in mind that lighting and other room conditions, in
addition to battery age, can affect the operating range of an infrared remote
control.
Note: The remote control feature does not work when operating your
Acoustic Wave® music system on battery power. This function is disabled
to conserve battery power. See “Operating on battery power” on page 10.
Figure 5
The Acoustic Wave®
music system remote
control
Acoustic Wave Music System
1
2
3
4
5
Presets Skip
ScanSeek
Tune On
Off
FM
AM
AUX
CD Volume
Mute
Press to play or
pause a CD. Press to stop
the CD player.
Press to play next/previous CD track.
Press and hold to scan forward/
backward through CD tracks. Press and hold to
raise or lower the
system volume.
Press to play an
auxiliary source
connected to your
system. Press to turn the system
on to the last source
selected, or off.
Press to turn on the
radio to the last AM/FM
station selected. Press briefly to tune the next strong
station, or press and hold until you
reach the desired station.
Press to tune to a
preset radio station.
Press to silence
the music system.