Wave® Music System IV ® Owner’s Guide
Important Safety Instructions Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock. Notes: • The product label is located on the bottom of the product. • The product must be used indoors.
Regulatory Information NOTE: 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.
Contents Introduction Care and Maintenance About your Wave® Music System IV ..................................................... 4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 14 System Features .............................................................................. 4 Replacing the remote control battery ................................................. 15 The demonstration CD.............................................................
Introduction About your Wave® Music System IV Unpacking Your Wave® Music System IV provides an elegant way to bring high quality sound into any room. Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. ® System Features • Display provides access to system settings and information. • AUX connector enables playback from an audio device. • Headphone connector for private listening. • FM/AM tuner delivers precise radio reception.
Setting Up the System Placing the system Setting the clock • To enjoy maximum audio performance: After plugging in the system, set the clock using the remote. — Place the system across the room from where you listen. 1. — Place the system within two feet of a wall, and avoid placing directly in a corner. Press and hold either Time – or Time + for about one second. Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down for about one second. • Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
Using the System Remote control buttons Use the remote control to operate the system. Aim the remote at the display and press the buttons. The remote works within 20 feet of the display.
Using the System Touch pad Controlling the volume The system has a touch-sensitive control pad on the top panel. Press and hold Momentarily placing your hand on the touch pad can power on or off the system, snooze a sounding alarm, and reset it for the next day (see page 11). VOLUME - 0 (silent) to 99 (loud) appears on the display to indicate the level. or to adjust the volume level. Press to mute the system. Press again, or press While muted, you can press unmuting the system. to unmute.
Listening to Other Sources Listening to FM or AM radio Press RADIO to turn it on to the station last selected. Press RADIO as necessary to select FM or AM radio. Playing audio CDs Insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot below the display. The disc player pulls the disc in and begins playing. ® When you select FM radio, Radio Data System (RDS) information for the current station is displayed. This is controlled by the RADIO TEXT setting in the setup menu.
Listening to Other Sources Playing MP3 CDs CD Play Modes The system can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. To play, pause, stop or eject an MP3 CD, use the same remote control buttons as for an audio CD. You can easily navigate through your music files using the Tune/MP3 and Seek/Track remote control buttons. While a CD is playing, you can change the way it is played.
Setting and Using the Alarms Alarm buttons and indicators 3. Select your wake-up source: • BUZZER The system has two alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. is the factory alarm setting. Each alarm can be set for: • Time • Press to choose a radio station. • Press to choose a track. • Volume • Wake-up source: buzzer, radio, or CD Using the Alarm buttons 4. Using the Alarm buttons on the bottom of the remote you can setup and operate each alarm: Press to turn Alarm 1 on or off. 5. 1.
Connecting Other Equipment System connections Using the AUX IN connector The rear panel of the system provides connections for external equipment. 4 3 2 1 When using a TV, DVD player, computer, video game or other audio source, you can enhance your listening experience by playing the audio device through the system. Connecting an audio device to the system requires one of the following cables: 3.5 mm audio cable 3.5 mm to stereo RCA cable 1 ANTENNAS 3.5 mm FM antenna (75 ohm) connector.
Connecting Other Equipment Using headphones Using an external antenna For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone connector on the rear panel of the system. The system power cord is used as an antenna for FM radio. If, after adjusting the position of the power cord, you still experience poor reception, you may need to install an external antenna. An external dipole antenna can be ordered through Bose Customer Service. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton. 1. Insert the 3.
Personalizing the System The setup menu The setup menu allows you to customize the operation of the system. System Setting Menu Item Factory Setting Snooze duration SNOOZE- Radio Data System (RDS) information Choices Description 10 MIN 10 MIN, 20 MIN, 30 MIN, 40 MIN, 50 MIN, 60 MIN This setting determines the duration of time the system remains silent when the snooze function is activated. RADIO TEXT- ON ON, OFF Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the system to display RDS information.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem System does not function No sound Poor sound quality Remote control is inconsistent or does not work AM reception is weak FM reception is weak CD does not play What to do • Connect the system to AC (mains) power. • Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnect it; this resets the system. • Tap the touch pad on the top of the system (see page 8). • Increase the volume. • Eject and reload the CD.
Care and Maintenance Replacing the remote control battery Cleaning Place the remote face down on a flat surface. Clean the surface of the system with a soft, dry cloth. 1. • Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Using your finger, push the tab lock to the side as shown and hold. Slide the battery compartment open. • Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
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