Bose Ra8 Manual

							The Bose® Wave® Radio/CD
Owner’s Guide 
						

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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUEDO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVERDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  LE COUVERCLE ARRIÈRE. IL NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  AUCUNE PIÈCE POUVANT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PARREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.L’USAGER. S’ADRESSER À UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
These CAUTION marks are located on the bottom and rear of your Wave® radio/CD :
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t
the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the s\
ystem, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
      CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
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 back of the system.
      CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 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.
WARNING: Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or
chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F), or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct typeand model number.
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.
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 Wave® radio/CD properly, and enjoy all of its advanced features. Save your owner’s
guide for future reference.
Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Wave® radio/CD to
rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and obje\
cts filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus\
.
As with any electronic product, use care not to spillliquids into any part of the system. Liquids can causea failure and/or a fire hazard.
AVIS
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
©1994-2003 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, \
modified, distributed or
otherwise used without prior written permission. All trademarks referenc\
ed herein are property of
Bose Corporation. The Wave
® radio/CD design is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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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  – Do not use this product near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, or any-
where 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 openings. 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 pro-
duce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-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, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci- fied 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 lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time  – to prevent damage to this product. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. 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 convenience 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 for safety related markings.
Information about products thatgenerate 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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. 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 techni- cian 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 Instructions
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 grounding. 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.
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 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
Before you begin ........................................................................\
................................... 4
Unpacking the carton ........................................................................\
........................... 5
Selecting a location for your Wave
® radio/CD .............................................................. 5
Installing the battery ........................................................................\
............................. 6
Connecting the power cord ........................................................................\
.................. 7
Connecting the FM antenna ........................................................................\
................. 7
Connecting the coaxial cable ........................................................................\
............... 7
Installing the remote control battery ........................................................................\
..... 8
Connecting other components as an option .............................................................. 10
Operating Your Wave
® radio/CD
Using the remote control ........................................................................\
.................... 12
Using the Wave
® radio/CD control panel .................................................................... 13
Reading the Wave® radio/CD display ........................................................................\
.. 14
Setting the time ........................................................................\
................................... 15
Customizing the display ........................................................................\
...................... 15
Controlling the system ........................................................................\
........................ 16
Using the radio ........................................................................\
.................................... 17
Reading the radio display ........................................................................\
................... 17
Using the CD player ........................................................................\
............................ 18
Reading the CD display ........................................................................\
...................... 19
Setting the alarms ........................................................................\
............................... 20
Reading the alarm setup displays ........................................................................\
....... 20
Using the alarms ........................................................................\
................................. 21
Maintaining Your Wave
® radio/CD
Taking care of your Wave® radio/CD ........................................................................\
.. 22
Technical information ........................................................................\
.......................... 22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.................................. 23
Customer service ........................................................................\
................................ 23
Limited warranty ........................................................................\
................................. 24
Quick Reference to Special Functions ........................................................................\
..... 25
Index ........................................................................\
.................................................. ....... 26
Bose Corporation ........................................................................\
............. inside back cover
For your r ecords
The serial number is located on the bottom of your system.
Wave® radio/CD serial number: ___________________________________________________
Purchase date: _________________________________________________________________
We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty together with this owner’s guide.
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Setting Up
Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the Bose® Wave® radio/CD.
Fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation bring you the benefits of award-winning
patented acoustic waveguide speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently
transfers energy from a small loudspeaker to the outside air over a whole range of bass
notes. And, by folding long waveguides into intricate patterns, they fit into products small
enough to be placed comfortably in your home. There is a 27-inch (68-cm) long waveguide
inside the Wave
® radio/CD’s compact enclosure, enabling this tabletop system to produce
room-filling sound with full, rich bass.
Your Wave
® radio/CD includes:
• Integrated system design for high acoustic quality requiring no complex adjustments
• A high performance stereo tuner with 6 AM and 6 FM station presets
• A CD player including skip, scan, random, repeat, and programming features
• Two independent alarms, with battery backup power to save the settings for wakeup during a power loss
• A credit card-sized remote control
• Inputs for an additional sound source, such as a TV, VCR, computer, or tape player
To discover how easy it is to use your new Wave
® radio/CD, follow the steps on the Quick
Set-up Guide and play the demonstration CD. Like most functions, it can \
be done with the
press of a single button. Some special functions are available by pressing button combina-
tions (for details, see page 25).
To fully appreciate all of these features, please take the time to follow this owner’s guide
carefully. It helps you set up and operate your system, and enjoy its high-fideli\
ty sound.
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Setting Up
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your system. Save all packing materials for possible futur\
e use. The original
packing materials provide the safest way to transport your Wave® radio/CD. If any part of the
product appears damaged, do not attempt to use it. Notify Bose® Product Support immedi-
ately (see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
Check to be sure your Wave
® radio/CD contains the parts identified in Figure 1.
Figur e 1
What comes with your
W ave® radio/CD
Remote control
9V battery
Selecting a location for your W ave® radio/CD
Please keep these guidelines in mind when selecting a location for your \
system:
• Place the Wave
® radio/CD on a table or other flat surface.
• Do not place it on a metal surface or table that could interfere with AM reception.
• Do not place it on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all electrical equipme\
nt, it generates some heat.
• Do not use the system in a damp location. It is important to prevent moisture from getting into the unit.
• Keep it at least 12 inches (30 cm) from a television, computer, or other monitor to prevent picture quality interference.
• Locate it within 2 feet of a wall for the best bass performance.
• Place it across the room from where you will be listening to enjoy maximum performance from the Wave
® radio/CD.
Feel free to place and position it where you find the sound most pleasing.
Wave® radio/CD
Demonstration CD
FM Antenna Coaxial cable
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Setting Up
Installing the battery
The 9-volt battery maintains clock and alarm settings and operates the Wave® radio/CD’s
backup alarm system for up to 24 hours, during a power loss or while the system is tempo-
rarily unplugged. Operating without this battery leaves the memory unprotected, but will not
harm the product.
Use a standard 9V battery (IEC 6F22 in Europe), available at most retail stores. Use an
alkaline battery for longer backup time.
Note: The batter y does not pr ovide power for W ave® radio/CD operation or for the display .
CAUTION: Do not remove the tape fr om the top front of the system. It pr events the CD door
fr om opening accidentally when you tur n the system over.
1. Carefully turn your system upside down.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the bottom (Figure 2).
3. Press the arrow on the cover to slide the compartment open.
4. Match the large (–) terminal on the battery to the small terminal on the clip (which lifts out
of the compartment for easier connection).
5. Snap the terminals together firmly.
6. Slide the cover closed.
Note: Now is a good time to r ecord the serial number found on the bottom of your system.
W rite it on your warranty car d and in the space provided on page 3.
7. Turn the system right side up.
8. Remove the tape from the top front of the system.
CAUTION: After you remove the tape, be sur e to remove any CD in the sytem befor e
turning the system over again.  W ith no tape in place, the CD cover opens fr eely whenever
the system is tur ned upside down, so a CD could fall out and be damaged.
Figure 2
Installing the batter y
–+ 
						

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EnglishConnecting the power cord
1. Plug the power cord into an electric outlet (Figure 3). The display panel lights, and the time
display begins flashing.
2. Press and hold either  Time 
 or  button to stop the flashing and set the time.
Figur e 3
Connecting the power cord
Setting Up
Connecting the FM antenna
1. Plug the FM antenna into the FM 75 Ω EXTERNAL connector on the back of the radio
(Figure 4).
2. For best FM tuning performance, straighten the antenna and extend the ar\
ms as far away from the radio as possible. Avoid placing the antenna next to a metal surface. See the
recommended antenna orientation in Figure 4.
Figur e 4
Connecting and setting up the
FM antenna
Connecting the coaxial cable
If you subscribe to cable radio or have a connection for an outdoor ante\
nna, you can use the
coaxial cable to connect to the radio.
1. Plug the coaxial cable into the FM 75 Ω EXTERNAL connector on the back of the radio
(Figure 4).
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the outlet in your wall.
CAUTION: Be cer tain that the installation includes a signal splitter so that only the F\
M band,
and not the cable TV band, is transmitted to the radio. It is necessar y to use a splitter that
filters the signal to pr event any re-emissions of the TV spectr um through the radio.
FM 75Ω EXTERNAL connector
CAUTION:  Bose recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronic equipment.
Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality
suppressor, which can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges, may be
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Setting Up
Installing the remote control battery
        WARNING : Mishandling the r emote control battery may cause a fir e or chemical bur n. Keep
the batter y away from childr en. Donot recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or
incinerate the batter y. Dispose of the used batter y promptly and r esponsibly.
Your remote control battery may already be installed. If you need to install or replace the
battery follow the instructions below:
Your remote control may be one of two types (Figure 5A or 5B). Each is identified by the way
the battery compartment unlocks.
1. Place the remote control face down on a flat surface.
2. If your remote has a slot on the back (Figure 5A), follow step A. Otherwise, follow step B
and refer to Figure 5B:
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 (and, if necessary, remove the battery).
B. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold. Slide the battery compartment open (and, if necessary, remove the battery).
Figur e 5A or 5B
Installing the batter y
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
See operating
instructions for types of battery to be used
A
B
Slot + Symbol
Ta b + Symbol