Bose PM1 Portable CD Player Sold from November 2004 to 2006 User Manual

							Owner’s Guide Bose®
 Model PM-1
Portable Compact Disc Player 
						

							2EnglishDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the offerer:
Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 
01701-9168  USA
acknowledge our sole responsibility, 
that the product:
   Kind of equipment: Compact Disc Player
   Type designation:   Bose®
 Model PM-1 
  Portable Compact Disc 
  Player
In accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 
and Article 10(1) of the Directive, 
is in compliance with the following 
norm(s) or document(s)
   Technical regulations: EN 55013, EN 55020
EN 61000-3-2, -3-3, -4-2, -4-4, -4-5
&
in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,
is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN 60065, EN 60825
Accredited by:
Bose Corporation, The Mountain, 
Framingham, MA  01701-9168  USA
24 September 2003Nic Merks
Bose Products B.V.Vice President Europe
Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE EdamManufacturer’s authorized
The Netherlands    EU representativeDeclaration of Conformity 
						

							English3 Class 1 Laser Product
This CD Player is classified as a CLASS 
1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN 
60825-1:1994 + A11. The CLASS 1 
LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom of the player. 
WARNING: This product utilizes a laser. Invisible radiation 
is present when unit is opened and interlock failed or 
defeated.
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those specified herein 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The CD player 
should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except 
properly qualified service personnel. 
WARNING: Dispose of used batteries promptly 
and properly, following any local regulations. Do not 
incinerate.
Information about products that generate electrical noise. 
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.
•Increase the separation between the equipment 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: Modifications or adjustments to this equipment which are not 
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s right or 
authority to operate this equipment. 
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-0003 Class B 
specifications.Safety Information 
						

							4EnglishCaution: Long term exposure to loud music may cause 
hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when 
using headphones with this CD Player, especially for 
extended periods.
Caution: Do not use this product with headphones when 
operating a motor vehicle on a public road, or where the 
inability to hear outside sounds may present a danger. 
Caution: If you hear no sound when playing a disc, DO 
NOT turn the volume up high because music could suddenly 
start at high volume. Turn the volume control to the lowest 
level before starting playback and slowly increase volume to 
the desired level.
Note: If the CD player is brought from a cold to a warm 
location, moisture may condense inside, causing it to stop 
working. Should this occur, remove the disc and leave the 
player in a warm location for several hours to allow the 
moisture to evaporate. 
Note: Use the player with 2 AA batteries (LR06 alkaline). 
The CD Player is not supplied with an AC adapter. Use only a 
safety agency approved 6V DC 350mA AC adapter. Plus 
pole (+) to the center pin of the 3.5mm socket. When the unit 
is not used, be sure to disconnect the AC power adapter.
Customer Service
For additional help in solving problems, contact your 
Bose dealer. Or, to contact Bose®
 Customer Service, 
refer to the list on page 13 of this guide.Safety Information
©2003 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, 
distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission. 
						

							English5 Before you use the Bose®
 PM-1 Portable 
Compact Disc Player 
This guide will help you enjoy the compact disc player 
that came with your Bose®
 product. 
Load the Batteries
Slide the compartment door as shown. The diagram next 
to the compartment door shows the positioning of the 
positive and negative battery terminals.
          
          
Unlock the Hold Switch
The Hold switch, located on the back of the player, may 
be ON when shipped from the factory. This prevents the 
controls from operating.
Move the Hold switch to OFF to disable Hold and unlock 
all controls. Turn Hold ON to prevent accidental 
operation of the controls.About Your CD Player 
						

							6EnglishHead-
phone
Jack Connecting Headphones
To make the headphone connection, insert the 
headphone plug in the jack on the side of the CD player. 
Selecting Compatible Discs
Your CD player can play audio CDs, CD-Rs, and 
CD-RWs.
The CD Player Controls
The CD player controls are explained on the following 
pages.Anti-Skip
ModePrevious
Track
Play/
PauseUse 
Volume -
StopVolume +Next
Track
Open Switch 
						

							English7 CD Player Controls
Open Switch
Slide the switch to the right to open the CD 
compartment. Place a CD inside the compartment, with 
the printed side facing upwards. Press down gently until 
it clicks in place. Press the CD door to close.
 indicates the compartment door is open.
Play/Pause Button
Press to turn the CD player ON or to play a track when 
the player is stopped, paused, or OFF. The CD player will 
continue playing until Pause or Stop are pressed or all 
tracks are played. 
When a CD is playing, press Play/Pause to pause a track. 
The player will remain paused until:
• Play/Pause is pressed to resume play, or,
• Stop is pressed. 
When the player is OFF or stopped, press Play/Pause to 
play the first track on the CD.
Stop Button 
Press to stop play of the current track.
Play remains stopped until: Play/Pause is pressed to 
play the track, or, Stop is pressed to turn the player OFF. 
While a CD is playing, press the Stop button twice to 
turn the player OFF.
If a track is paused, press Stop to display the total 
number of tracks and total time of the CD. Play remains 
stopped.Use 
						

							8EnglishNext Track/Previous Track Button
When a CD is being played, press this button to 
advance to the next track. If the last track on a CD is 
being played, pressing Next Track will advance play to 
the first track on the CD. 
When a CD is being played, press the Previous 
Track button to play the beginning of that track. Press 
the button again, within one second of the first press, to 
play the previous track. 
When a track is being played, press and hold the Next 
Track or Previous Track button to scan forward or 
backward through the current track. When the track 
ends, scanning will continue until the button is released.
When no track is being played, press and hold the Next 
Track or Previous Track button to scroll forward or 
backward across all tracks until the button is released.
Volume Up/Volume Down Buttons
Use these buttons to adjust playback volume. The 
display shows a volume of 4 when the player is first 
turned on. There are 31 volume settings, from a 
minimum of 0 to a maximum of 31.
Press the Volume Up  or Volume Down  button 
once to increase or decrease the volume by one setting.
Press and hold either volume button to continuously 
increase or decrease the volume settings. 
Volume may be adjusted during playback or when the 
player is stopped. 
 displays when the volume is adjusted.Use 
						

							English9 Anti-Skip Button
The Anti-Skip button reduces skipping if the CD 
player is moved during playback. This feature is ON by 
default.
 displays when the feature is ON.
Press the Anti-Skip control to disable or re-activate this 
feature during Play, Pause, or Stop modes.
Note: Activating Anti-Skip may degrade playback quality. 
Hold 
You can lock the CD player to prevent 
the settings from changing during 
playback or when the player is OFF. 
Move the Hold switch, located on the 
back of the player, to ON to enable 
Hold and lock all controls.
 is displayed to indicate Hold is activated.
You will not be able to operate the controls of the CD 
player until the Hold switch is set to OFF. 
When the player is OFF,  will flash momentarily when 
you press Play/Pause when Hold is ON. 
The Hold symbol is not displayed when Hold is OFF. Use 
						

							10EnglishThe CD Display Window
Track and Time
When a CD is first loaded, and the Play/Pause button is 
pushed, the numerals in the center of the window show 
the total number of tracks and the total time of the CD 
for one second.
When the volume is being adjusted, the volume graphic 
appears at the top left of the display, and the volume 
level, from 0 to 31, is displayed in the same location as 
the track number.
When a CD track is playing, the track number and the 
elapsed time of that track is displayed. The track number 
and elapsed time are displayed immediately after Play 
has been pressed, and remain on the display window 
until the selected track has ended. 
When a CD is paused, the track number continues to be 
displayed, and the elapsed time flashes at the point 
where playback was paused. 
When the CD player is OFF, the display is blank.
Low Battery Symbol
When about 10 minutes of playing time remain, the low 
battery symbol appears and flashes until the player is 
turned OFF or the battery runs out of power.
Error Text 
This indicates there is no CD in the player, the CD is 
upside-down, or its format cannot be read. The message 
displays for thirty seconds and the player turns OFF.Use