Bose Wave Multi-CD Changer User manual

2012 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA
AM359499 Rev 00
WAVE®MUSIC SYSTEM
MULTI-CD CHANGER
Owner’s Guide | Guía de usuario | Notice d’utilisation
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this owner’s guide
Please take the time to follow the instructions in this
owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up and
operate your system properly and enjoy its advanced
features. Please save this owner’s guide for future
reference.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Do not expose this
apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on or near the
apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to
spill liquids into any part of the system. Liquids can cause a
failure and/or a fire hazard.
WARNING: Do not place any naked flame sources, such
as lighted candles, on or near the apparatus.
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle,
as marked on the system, 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 the wide
blade of the line cord plug to the wide slot of the AC
(mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure from the internal laser
component. The compact disc player should not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION: Make no modifications to the system or acces-
sories. Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,
regulatory compliance and system performance.
Note: The product label is located on the bottom of the
product.
Note: The product must be used indoors. It is neither
designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational
vehicles, or on boats.
Note: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Note: This product is intended to be used only with the
Bose®Wave®music system.
Th
is product conforms to all applicable
EU Directive requirements. The complete
Declaration of Conformity can be found at
www.Bose.com/compliance.
Class 1 laser product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT according to EN/IEC 60825.
CAUTIONCAUTION
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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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 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 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 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 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, 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 lightning 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 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. Use Proper Power Sources – Plug the product
into a proper power source, as described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the product.
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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 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: 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.
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.
For your records
Record the serial number of your new multi-disc changer
in the space below. The serial number can be found on
the bottom panel.
Serial number ___________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s
guide.
©1994-2012 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior
written permission. All trademarks referenced herein are property of Bose Corporation. The Wave®music system design is a
registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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CONTENTS
SETUP .................................................. 6
Introduction ........................................................... 6
Unpacking the carton ............................................ 6
Selecting a location for your system ..................... 6
Seating your Wave®music system on
the Multi-CD Changer ........................................... 6
Connecting the Multi-CD Changer to your
Wave®music system ............................................. 7
OPERATION ........................................... 8
Remote control guide ............................................ 8
Turning your multi-CD system on and off ............. 9
Loading and unloading discs ................................ 9
Loading CDs into the Wave®music
system (Disc 1) ................................................... 9
Loading CDs into the Multi-CD
Changer (Disc 2 - Disc 4) ................................... 9
Unloading discs .................................................. 9
Playing CDs ........................................................... 10
Moving to another CD ........................................ 10
Stopping a CD .................................................... 10
Ejecting a CD ..................................................... 10
Changing Play Modes ........................................ 10
Connecting an external audio source .................... 11
Playing a connected audio source ........................ 11
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 12
Cleaning ................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12
Customer Support ................................................. 12
Technical information ............................................ 12
CONTACT INFORMATION .......................... 14
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SETUP
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bose®Wave®music
system Multi-CD Changer accessory.
Adding the Multi-CD Changer to your Wave®music
system provides you with some valuable benefits:
•A four-disc Wave®music system – Allows you to
load and play up to four audio CDs. Provides hours
of uninterrupted CD music.
•Elegant integrated pedestal design – Using the
same footprint as the Wave®music system, the
changer complements the elegance and simplicity
of the system.
•One integrated remote control – Provides the
simplicity of using the remote control that came with
your Wave®music system and one-touch selection of
all built-in sources.
•Multiple source switching – By adding two input
connections for external audio devices, you can enjoy
listening to one or two other audio sources in your
home through the Wave®music system.
Unpacking the carton
Carefully unpack your Wave®music system Multi-CD
Changer and save all packing materials for possible
future use. The original packing materials provide the
safest way to transport your new Multi-CD Changer.
Make sure you received the parts shown in the following
diagram. If any part appears damaged, do not attempt
to use it. Notify Bose customer service immediately
(see phone numbers on the inside back cover).
Selecting a location for
your system
Your Multi-CD Changer is designed to fit directly under
your Wave®music system. Before you connect the
Multi-CD Changer to the Wave®music system, select a
good location for the complete system using the follow-
ing guidelines.
• Place the system on a table or other flat surface.
• To enjoy maximum performance, place the system
across the room from where you will be listening.
• Place the system within two feet of a wall, and avoid
placing it directly in a corner.
CAUTION: DO NOT place your system on a heat-sensitive
surface. Like all electrical equipment, it generates some
heat.
CAUTION: DO NOT use your system in a damp location
or any other place where moisture can get inside.
Note: DO NOT place your system on a metal surface.
It could interfere with AM reception.
Seating your Wave®music
system on the Multi-CD
Changer
With the changer placed in your chosen location, care-
fully set your Wave®music system on top of the changer.
• Make sure the rear feet of the Wave®music system fit
into the recesses on top of the changer.
• Make sure the Wave®music system sits flat and the
side edges of both units are aligned.
Wave®music system Multi-CD Changer
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SETUP
Connecting the Multi-CD
Changer to your Wave®
music system
Before you start this setup procedure, disconnect
the AC power cord on your Wave®music system
and set it aside. You will need to use it again in
Step 3.
1. Plug the Bose®link cable from the changer into the
Bose®link connector on your Wave®music system.
2. Plug the changer power cord into the AC power input
connector on the back of the Wave®music system.
3. Plug the AC power cord from the Wave®music
system into the AC power input connector on
the back of the changer.
4. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into an AC
(mains) wall outlet.
After applying power, “PLEASE WAIT” appears
on the display for about 30 seconds while the
system prepares itself for operation. DO NOT
insert any discs until this message disappears.
5. For best FM reception, straighten the AC power cord
as much as possible. Your Wave®music system uses
the power cord as an FM antenna.
Bose®link connector
AC
POWER
input
Wave®music system
AC power cord
Bose®link cable
Wave®music
system
Multi-CD
Changer
Changer
power
cord
For best FM reception,
straighten the power
cord as much as
possible.
1
2
3
4
5
AC POWER input
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OPERATION
Remote control guide
Your Wave®music system remote will operate the
Multi-CD Changer. Just aim the remote at the front panel
and press the buttons. The remote normally works within
20 feet of the front panel.
The following diagram describes the buttons used for
playing CDs using the disc changer.
Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the
button down for at least one second.
Note: Pressing RADIO, CD, or AUX automatically turns
on the Wave® music system to the source selected.
Seek/Track
•Press: Skips to next/previous CD track
on the current disc.
•Press and hold: Rapidly skips to next/
previous CD track on the current disc.
Tune/MP3
•Press: Navigates between folders
when playing MP3 CDs.
•Press and hold: Rapidly scans forward/
backward through a CD track.
Play/Pause
•Press: Plays the current CD.
•Press again: Pauses a playing CD.
Stop/Eject
•Press once: Stops playing the current CD
(page 10).
•Press again: Ejects the stopped CD.
•Press and hold: Ejects a playing CD.
Play Mode
• Selects CD play modes (page 10).
AUX
• Press to hear audio from an external
source connected to either the AUX 1 or
AUX 2 input on the changer (page 11).
• Press to switch between the AUX 1 and
AUX 2 input (page 11).
CD
•Press: Selects the CD source (page 10).
•Press again: Moves to the next disc
(page 10).
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OPERATION
Turning your multi-CD
system on and off
Press Power once to turn your multi-CD
Wave®
music system on or off. The system
turns on to the last source played. If the last
source was CD, the last disc selected starts to play.
Press Power again to turn the system off.
Press CD to turn the system on to the CD
source. The last disc selected will play.
Loading and unloading
discs
You can load and unload discs with the system on or off.
If the system is off or in the CD source mode, the first
disc loaded starts playing automatically. Disc slots are
numbered 1 through 4. The Wave®music system has
disc slot 1. The changer has disc slots 2, 3 and 4.
Loading CDs into the Wave®music
system (Disc 1)
Insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot below the
display. The disc player will automatically pull the disc in.
Loading CDs into the Multi-CD
Changer (Disc 2 - Disc 4)
Insert a disc, label side up, into an empty slot. An empty
slot is indicated by an unlit disc slot indicator. With your
fingers on the outside edge of the disc, push the disc all
the way into the slot.
Unloading discs
You can unload discs while the system is off
or in the CD source mode. Press Stop/Eject
on the remote control to eject the current
disc. After removing the disc from its slot, the
system moves to the next available disc which then can
be ejected by pressing Stop/Eject again.
For more information on using the Stop/Eject key,
see “Ejecting a CD” on page 10.
CAUTION:
• DO NOT INSERT mini CDs or non-circular CDs into
any disc slot. These discs may not play properly and
could interfere with the system’s ability to eject them.
• DO NOT INSERT more than one disc at a time into any
disc slot.
• Doing either of the above can cause damage to the
disc and/or the disc slot.
Disc slot indicators
Off .......................... Empty disc slot.
Solid green............. The current disc slot.
Solid amber............ The disc slot contains a
CD, but it is not currently
selected.
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OPERATION
Playing CDs
With the Multi-CD Changer installed, your Wave®music
system operates as a four-disc changer. Now, when you
play CDs, all the normal CD information appears on the
display with one addition – the selected CD slot number
(d1, d2, d3, or d4) appears in the center of the display.
Note: When switching from the FM, AM, or AUX source
to the CD source, the CD in the most recently used slot
begins playing automatically. If that slot is empty, the next
slot containing a CD is selected.
The following information describes functions related
to the Multi-CD Changer. Refer to your Wave music
system owner’s guide for complete instructions on
playing the selected CD.
Moving to another CD
Press CD to move to the next CD slot. The CD
number on the display tells you which CD slot is
currently selected.
Stopping a CD
Press Stop/Eject once to stop a playing CD.
Ejecting a CD
Press CD on the remote to move to the CD
you want to eject. Press Stop/Eject once to
stop a playing CD and then, press again to
eject the CD.
For more information on ejecting CDs, see “Unloading
discs” on page 9.
Changing Play Modes
While the Multi-CD changer is connected, the following
play modes are available. The system plays continuously
in all modes except SHUFFLE DISC for audio and MP3
CDs, and SHUFFLE FLDR for MP3 CDs only.
While playing a CD, press Play Mode repeatedly
until the play mode you want is displayed.
Play modes for audio CDs:
•NORMAL PLAY plays all CDs in order.
•SHUFFLE plays all tracks on the selected CD in
random order, then moves to the next CD, again
playing all tracks in random order.
•SHUFFLE DISC plays all tracks on the selected CD
once in random order.
•SHUFF RPT CD repeats all tracks on the selected CD
in random order.
•REPEAT DISC repeats all tracks on the selected CD
in order.
•REPEAT TRACK repeats the selected track on the
selected CD.
Play modes for MP3 CDs:
•NORMAL PLAY plays all CDs in order.
•SHUFFLE plays all tracks on the selected CD in
random order, then moves to the next CD, again
playing all tracks in random order.
•SHUFFLE DISC plays all tracks on the selected CD
once in random order.
•SHUFF RPT CD repeats all tracks on the selected CD
in random order.
•REPEAT DISC repeats all tracks on the selected CD
in order.
•SHUFFLE FLDR plays all tracks in the selected folder
once in random order.
•SHUF RPT FDR repeats all tracks in a folder in
random order.
•REPEAT FOLDR repeats all tracks in a folder in order.
•REPEAT TRACK repeats the selected track on the
selected CD.
Note: When operating the Wave®music system without
the Multi-CD changer, you can select a music source in the
setup menu to automatically play after a CD ends.
Because the system plays continuously while the Multi-CD
changer is connected, this option is not available.
Elapsed
track time
Track
number
Selected
source Number of selected CD slot:
d1 = Wave®music system
d2, d3, d4 = changer
Disc
number
Play mode
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