Bose Wave SoundTouch IV series User manual

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Owner’s Guide
Wave· SoundTouch" F
music system series IV

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read this owner’s guide carefully and save it for
future reference.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat-
eral 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 instruc-
tions in this owner’s guide.
WARNINGS:
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
• 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.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. Do not ingest
battery, chemical burn hazard. The remote control supplied with
this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/
button cell battery is swallowed it can cause severe internal
burns in just two hours and can lead to death. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children. If you think the battery may have
been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention. The coin/button cell battery may
explode or cause a fire or chemical burn if incorrectly replaced
or mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212ºF
(100ºC), or incinerate. Replace only with an agency approved
(ex. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery. Dispose of
used batteries promptly.
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
on or near the apparatus.
• To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord
plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
• The Wave®SoundTouch™music system (the system and
SoundTouch™pedestal combination, or the SoundTouch™
pedestal itself) is not to be used with the under-cabinet/wall
bracket available from Bose.
This product contains magnetic material. Please contact your
physician if you have any questions on whether this might
affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not
suitable for children under age 3.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local
regulations. Do not incinerate.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as
household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate
collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling
helps protect natural resources, human health and the
environment. For more information on disposal and
recycling of this product, contact your local municipality,
disposal service, or the shop where you bought this
product.
CAUTIONS:
• Make no modifications to the system or accessories.
Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory
compliance, and system performance.
• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing dam-
age. It’s best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones,
especially for extended periods.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure from the internal laser component. The compact
disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
Notes:
• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.
• The product must be used indoors. It is neither designed nor
tested for use outdoors, in recreational vehicles, or on boats.
• Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Class 1 laser product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
according to EN/IEC 60825. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label
is located on the bottom of the unit.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
12. 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.

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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 communica-
tions. 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 deter-
mined 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose
Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause un-
desired operation.
For the SoundTouch™pedestal: This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm)
between this device and your body.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation
exposure limits set forth for general population. It must not be co-
located or be operating in conjunction with any other antennas or
transmitters.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Product data loger
This system features a product data logger that is designed to help
Bose better understand product usage and performance over time.
The product data logger records certain technical data and usage
history, including but not limited to volume levels, on/off data, user
settings, source inputs, power output, and setup data. We may use
this data to provide you with better service and support on your
system and to improve product design in the future. Special equip-
ment is required to read the data stored by the product data logger
and such data can only be retrieved by Bose if your system is re-
turned to Bose for service or as returned merchandise. The product
data logger does not collect any personally identifiable information
about you and does not record title, genre or other information
about the media content you access while using your system.

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Regulatory Information
Date of manufacture
The four bolded digits in the serial number indicate the date of manufacture. The first digit
is the year of manufacture; “5” is 2005 or 2015. Digits 2-4 are the month and date; “001” is
January 1 and “365” is December 31.
China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353
North Riying Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
EU Importer: Bose GP, Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, Ireland
Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, Room 905, 9F, Worldwide House, 131 Min Sheng
East Rd, Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, 105
Please complete and retain for your records
Record the serial number of your new Wave®SoundTouch™music system
in the space below. The serial and model numbers can be found on the
bottom panel.
Serial number: _____________________________________________
Model number: ____________________________________________
Purchase date: _____________________________________________
We suggest you keep your receipt with this owner’s guide.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Amazon, Kindle and Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose is under license.
iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB.
SoundTouch and the wireless note design are trademarks of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The distinctive design of the Wave music system is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
© 2015 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

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SoundTouch™
About your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system ............................... 5
System benefits............................................................................... 5
Hardware features........................................................................... 5
SoundTouch™ app ........................................................................... 5
e demonstration CD.................................................................... 5
e benefits of research................................................................. 5
Setting Up the System
Unpacking the system............................................................................ 6
Placing the system.................................................................................. 6
Connecting the system to the pedestal.............................................. 6
Connecting the system to power ......................................................... 7
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi®network......................................... 7
Download and install the SoundTouch™ app ............................. 7
Connect the system to your Wi-Fi®network............................... 7
Setting the clock...................................................................................... 7
Using the System
Using the remote control ...................................................................... 8
Touch pad.................................................................................................. 9
Reading the display................................................................................. 9
Powering on or off the system .............................................................. 9
Standby mode.................................................................................. 9
Controlling the volume .......................................................................... 9
Setting the Sleep timer .......................................................................... 9
Using the button ................................................................................ 10
SoundTouch™ ................................................................................... 10
Bluetooth®wireless technology ................................................... 10
Auxiliary source ............................................................................... 10
Controlling the System using the App
Using the SoundTouch™ app ................................................................. 10
Getting help...................................................................................... 10
Controlling the system from another
smartphone, tablet, or computer ................................................. 10
Personalizing your Presets
How Presets work.................................................................................... 11
What you need to know.................................................................. 11
Playing a Preset ....................................................................................... 11
Setting a Preset ....................................................................................... 11
Bluetooth®
Pairing a Bluetooth®enabled device ................................................... 12
Connecting to a paired Bluetooth®enabled device .......................... 12
Using the button........................................................................ 12
Using the Bluetooth®feature on the paired device .................. 12
Clearing the system’s Bluetooth®pairing list..................................... 12
Listening to Other Sources
Listening to FM or AM radio................................................................... 13
Tuning to an AM/FM station ......................................................... 13
Storing AM/FM radio station Presets .......................................... 13
Improving FM reception................................................................. 13
Playing audio CDs.................................................................................... 14
Playing MP3 CDs.............................................................................. 14
CD Play Modes.................................................................................. 15
Setting and Using the Alarms
Alarm buttons and indicators ............................................................... 15
Using the Alarm buttons ............................................................... 15
Alarm status indicators.................................................................. 15
Using the alarms...................................................................................... 16
Turning an alarm on or off ............................................................. 16
Snoozing an alarm .......................................................................... 16
Connecting Other Equipment
System connections ............................................................................... 17
Using the AUX IN connector.................................................................. 18
Using headphones .................................................................................. 19
Using an external antenna .................................................................... 19
Personalizing the System
e setup menu ....................................................................................... 20
Advanced Features
Disabling Wi-Fi®capability..................................................................... 21
Re-enabling Wi-Fi®capability ................................................................ 21
Restarting the SoundTouch™ pedestal ............................................... 21
Resetting the SoundTouch™ pedestal ................................................. 21
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 22
Replacing the remote control battery ................................................. 23
Cleaning..................................................................................................... 23
Customer service..................................................................................... 23
Limited warranty ..................................................................................... 23
Technical information............................................................................. 23
Appendix: Setting up Using a Computer
Important setup information................................................................ 24
Using a desktop computer for setup ........................................... 24
Setting up the system using a computer ........................................... 24
Contents

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SoundTouch™
About your Wave®SoundTouch™
music system
Your Wave®SoundTouch™music system provides clear, room-filling
sound streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi®network. With
SoundTouch™, you can stream Internet radio, music services, and
your music library.
If you have Wi-Fi at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music
in any room you want.
System benefits
• Lifelike, room-filling sound from a compact system that can play
all of your music.
• Access your favorite music easily with your personalized Presets.
• Wireless setup using your smartphone or tablet.
• Works with your existing home Wi-Fi network.
• Stream music from Bluetooth®enabled devices.
• Free SoundTouch™app for your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Simply add additional systems at any time for a multi-room
listening experience.
• Wide selection of Bose®audio systems lets you choose the right
solution for any room.
Hardware features
• Six Presets on the remote control deliver your music with just
one touch.
• Display communicates system status and information.
• SoundTouch pedestal enables Wi-Fi access to your
home network.
• AUX connector enables playback from an audio device.
• Headphone connector for private listening.
• AM/FM tuner delivers precise radio reception.
• CD drive provides access to even more music.
• Remote control for point-and-click control from up to
20 feet away.
• Thumbs up/Thumbs down buttons on remote control for
customized listening.
• Ethernet connector enables wired access to your home network.
SoundTouch™ app
• Set up and control the system from your smartphone, tablet,
or computer.
• Use the SoundTouch™app to easily personalize Presets to your
favorite music.
• Explore Internet radio, music services and your music library.
• Manage system settings.
e demonstration CD
We encourage you to listen to the
demonstration music CD included
in the carton. Simply insert the
demonstration disc and your
Wave®SoundTouch™music system
plays the CD automatically.
e benefits of research
Over fourteen years of research by Bose Corporation brings you
the benefits of award-winning proprietary acoustic waveguide
speaker technology. Using this technology, a tube efficiently
transfers energy from a small speaker to the outside air over a
wide range of low frequencies. And, long waveguides, folded into
intricate patterns, fit into products small enough to be placed
comfortably in your home. Your Wave®SoundTouch™music system
features dual tapered waveguide speaker technology, connecting
two speakers to two 26" tapered waveguides which combine to
produce unprecedented instrument timbre from a system this size.
Dual tapered
waveguides
®

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Setting Up the System
Unpacking the system
Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts
are included.
Wave®music system SoundTouch™pedestal
Remote control
(battery installed)
Demonstration CD
AC power cord(s)
USB cable
(computer setup only)
May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for
your region.
Note: If part of the system is damaged, do not use it. Contact your
authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Refer to
the quick start guide in the carton for contact information.
Save the carton and packing materials for transporting or storing
the system.
Placing the system
• To enjoy maximum audio 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
directly in a corner.
• Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not place the system on a metal surface. It could interfere
with AM reception.
• Do not place the system on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all
electrical equipment, it generates some heat.
• Do not use the system in a damp location or any other place
where moisture can get inside.
Connecting the system to the pedestal
The SoundTouch™pedestal provides the network connection for
the Wave®music system.
1. Place the SoundTouch™pedestal on a flat, stable surface.
2. Carefully set your Wave®music system on top of the
SoundTouch™ pedestal.
• Place the rear feet of the Wave®music system into the
recesses on top of the SoundTouch™pedestal.
• Make sure the Wave®music system sits flat and the side
edges of both units are aligned.
SoundTouch™
pedestal
Place rear feet
into recesses
3. Insert the SoundTouch™pedestal’s cable into the Bose link
connector.

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Setting up the System
Connecting the system to power
Before you set up the system on your network, connect the system
to power.
1. Insert the small end of the AC power cord into the AC Power
connector.
2. Plug the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi®network
After you connect the system to power, you must download
and install the SoundTouch™app onto a smartphone or tablet
that is connected to your network. The app guides you through
connecting the system to your network.
Note: If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, you can use a
computer for setup. See page 25.
To add a system to an existing SoundTouch™account
If you have already set up SoundTouch™for another system, you do
not need to download the SoundTouch™app again.
1. On your smartphone or tablet, select the SoundTouch™icon
to launch the app.
2. Select EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM to
add another system.
The app guides you through setup.
Download and install the SoundTouch™ app
If this is your first time setting up a SoundTouch™system, you must
install the app. On your smartphone or tablet, download the
SoundTouch™controller app.
Bose SoundTouchTM controller app
• iOS users: download from the App Store
• Android™users: download on the Google Play™store
• Amazon Kindle Fire users: download from Amazon App store for
Android
Connect the system to your Wi-Fi®network
After you install the app, add the system to your network:
1. On your smartphone or tablet, select to launch the app.
The app guides you through connecting the system to your
Wi-Fi network.
2. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup,
including creating a SoundTouch™account, adding a music
library and music services.
Note: To use Bluetooth®technology, you must complete
setup. To connect your Bluetooth enabled devices,
see page 13.
Setting the clock
1. Press and hold either Time – or Time + for about one second.
Initially, HOLD TO SET appears on the display and then
quickly changes to – CLOCK SET – as the button is
depressed.
2. Release the selected Time button.
3. Press Time – to adjust the displayed time backward or press
Time + to adjust the displayed time forward until it matches
the current time. You can also press and hold for rapid
adjustment.
4. Wait five seconds for the system to exit the clock setup mode.
Notes:
• To change the clock display from 12-hour (AM/PM)
time to 24-hour time, see “The setup menu” on page 21.
• If the system loses power due to a power outage or if you unplug
the system, all system settings are permanently retained. How-
ever, the clock time is temporarily stored in backup memory for
up to 48 hours.

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Using the System
Using the remote control
Use the remote control to operate the system. Aim the remote
at the display and press the buttons. The remote normally works
within 20 feet of the display.
Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down
for about two seconds.
Play Mode
Select shuffle and repeat options for CDs
(page 16)
Radio
Toggles between radio on
and FM/AM selection
Playback controls
Alarm Setup - Menu
Alarm settings (page 16) and
setup menu (page 21)
Toggles between SoundTouch™,
Bluetooth®and audio from a source
connected to the AUX IN connector
Sleep Buzzer
Snooze alarms, set system shut off timer,
and select Buzzer alarm
Thumbs up/Thumbs down and Time - +
Press to like/dislike the currently playing selection (for use with
participating music services) or set clock and alarm times

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Using the System
Touch pad
The system has a touch-sensitive control pad on the front, center
area of the top panel.
Momentarily placing your hand on the touch pad can turn the
system on or off, snooze a sounding alarm, and reset it for the next
day (page 16).
Note: Pressing , , or on the remote control turns
on the system to the selected source.
®
Reading the display
Source indicators: CD, FM, AM, or AUX
Play mode Clock Alarm status
Source or system-related information
Powering on or off the system
• Press on the remote control
or
• Touch the touch pad.
®
The last source you were listening to is active.
Alternatively:
Press any source button
to activate that source.
Note: Selecting AUX does not turn on a device connected to AUX
IN (such as your media player). Be sure to turn the device
on first.
Standby mode
After 24 hours of no button presses, the system switches to
standby (off). If the 18-minute system standby timer (page 21) is
enabled, the system automatically switches to standby if no audio
is played and no buttons are pressed for 18 minutes.
If the system is connected to your network when switching to
standby, the connection is maintained while in standby.
Controlling the volume
Press and hold or to adjust the volume level.
VOLUME - 0 (silent) to 99 (loud) appears on the display to
indicate the level.
Press to mute the system.
Press again, or press to unmute.
While muted, you can press to lower the volume before
unmuting the system.
When the system is off, the volume can only be adjusted between
10 and 75.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press SLEEP to set the system to shut off automatically after
a selected period of time.
• After pressing SLEEP, SLEEP - 30 MIN (or your last setting)
appears on the display and the sleep timer begins counting
down. If the system is off, press SLEEP to turn it on and
immediately set the sleep time. The last source selected starts
playing as the sleep timer counts down.
• While the SLEEP setting is displayed, press SLEEP again to
set the sleep timer to 10-90 minutes (in 10-minute increments)
or OFF.
Note: If more than 10 seconds elapses between button presses,
the system automatically exits the sleep timer setup mode.
• To review the remaining sleep time, press SLEEP.
• To cancel the sleep timer, press and release SLEEP until
SLEEP - OFF appears on the display.

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Controlling the System using the App
Using the button
This multifunction button enables you to play more music on
the system.
• Access the SoundTouch™source on the system
• Stream music from a connected Bluetooth®enabled device
• Connect an audio device to the AUX IN connector
Press to toggle between SoundTouch™( ), Bluetooth ( ),
and auxiliary ( ) sources.
SoundTouch™
Using the remote control, you can control a subset of
SoundTouch™features on the system such as playback controls
and Presets. For full control of SoundTouch™, including access to
Internet radio, music services, and your music library, see “Using
the SoundTouch™app”.
Bluetooth®wireless technology
The system has Bluetooth wireless technology which lets you
stream music from Bluetooth enabled devices to the system. The
system stores eight previously connected devices in its pairing list.
See page 13.
Auxiliary source
The auxiliary source lets you play music from an audio device
connected to the system’s AUX IN connector. You need a stereo
cable with a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided).
See page 19.
Using the SoundTouch™ app
The SoundTouch™app is a software application that enables you to
set up and control SoundTouch™from your smartphone, tablet, or
computer. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote
for the SoundTouch™source.
The app enables you to manage your SoundTouch™settings, add
music services, explore local and global Internet radio stations,
set and change Presets, stream music to the system, view what is
playing, plus much more.
After you set up the system on your network using the
SoundTouch™app, you are ready to explore streaming music
and personalize your Presets.
Getting help
SoundTouch.com
Provides access to the owner support center, which includes:
owner’s manuals, articles, tips, tutorials, a video library, and the
owner community where you post questions and answers.
1. Open a browser.
2. In the address field, type SoundTouch.com
If you need more information on using the system, use Help Tips or
In app help.
In-app help
Provides help articles for using SoundTouch™.
1. On your device, select to open the app.
2. From the EXPLORE panel, select HELP.
Controlling the system from another
smartphone, tablet, or computer
Once you set up the SoundTouch™system on your home Wi-Fi®
network, you can control the system from any smartphone, tablet,
or computer on the same network.
1. Connect the device to the same network as the system.
2. On the device, download and install the SoundTouch™app:
• If you are using a smartphone or tablet, see page 8.
• If you are using a computer, open a browser and go to:
SoundTouch.com/app

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How Presets work
You can personalize six Presets to your favorite streaming music
services; Internet radio stations; and playlists, artists, albums or
songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any
time, with a simple touch of a button on the remote control.
Tip: You can also access your Presets using the SoundTouch™
app on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
What you need to know
• You can set Presets from the app and the system remote control.
• If the Preset source is your iTunes or Windows Media Player
music library, ensure the computer storing your music library
is on and connected to the same network as the system.
• You cannot set Presets to a Bluetooth®stream or audio device
connected to the AUX IN connector.
Playing a Preset
Once you personalize your Presets using the app, press on
the remote.
SOUNDTOUCH appears on the display until content being
streamed through the SoundTouch™pedestal is available.
Note: When you turn on the system for the first time and select
SoundTouch™, content is not available for several
seconds. After that, it is much faster.
When content is available, the system plays the last SoundTouch™
item selected unless you press a Preset button on the remote.
To skip forward or back through tracks, press Seek/Track forward
or backward .
Note: Some Internet music services do not support skip
commands.
Setting a Preset
1. Stream music to the system using the app.
2. While the music is playing, press and hold a
Preset on the remote (about 2 seconds). The
system emits a tone when the Preset is set.
Note: For information on using the SoundTouch™app to set and
change your Presets, refer to the in-app help.
Personalizing your Presets

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Pairing a Bluetooth®enabled device
Bluetooth®wireless technology enables you to stream music
from Bluetooth enabled smartphones, tablets, computers or other
audio devices to your SoundTouch™system. You can even stream
music from Bluetooth enabled devices that are not part of your
SoundTouch™ecosystem, such as a guest’s smartphone or tablet.
Before you can stream music from a Bluetooth enabled device, you
must pair the device with the system.
1. On the system’s remote control, press and release until a
Bluetooth pairing message appears on the display.
Note: Each time you press , the system toggles between
SoundTouch™( ), Bluetooth ( ) and
auxiliary ( ) sources.
Tip: You can also press and hold for one second to pair
a device.
Make sure you see a Bluetooth message on the display before
you pair your device.
2. On your Bluetooth enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth
feature.
Tip: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in Settings. A gear
icon ( ) often represents Settings on the Home screen.
3. Select Bose Wave ST from the device list.
Once paired, Bose Wave ST appears connected in the device
list, and the system emits a tone.
4. On the Bluetooth enabled device, play music to stream to
the system.
If you cannot pair your device
You may need to clear the system’s Bluetooth pairing list (see).
After you clear the list, try pairing again (see “Pairing a Bluetooth®
enabled device”).
See “Troubleshooting” on page 23 for more information.
Connecting to a paired Bluetooth®
enabled device
You can stream audio from a Bluetooth®enabled device to
the system.
If there are multiple devices stored in the system’s pairing list, it
may take a minute or two for the paired device to connect. The
system’s display indicates connection status.
Using the button
1. On the system’s remote control, press and release ,
until a Bluetooth connecting message appears on
the display.
The system connects to the last device that streamed to your
system.
2. On the device, play music.
Tip: If a paired device is connected, you do not need to
press .
If you cannot stream audio from a paired device
Your SoundTouch™system may have lost connection to the device.
Check the system’s display. If the paired device is out of range of
the system, move the device within range.
Using the Bluetooth®feature on the
paired device
1. On the Bluetooth enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth
feature.
2. Select Bose Wave ST from the device list.
3. Once connected, on the Bluetooth enabled device, play music
to stream to the system.
Clearing the system’s Bluetooth®
pairing list
When you pair a Bluetooth enabled device to the system, the
connection is stored in the system’s pairing list. You may need to
clear the pairing list if you cannot connect to a device. Once you
clear the list, you need to pair previously-paired devices again.
On the button pad or remote control, press and hold
(about 10 seconds).
A message similar to Pairing list cleared appears on the display.
The system is ready to pair to a device.
Bluetooth®

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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.
When you select FM radio, Radio Data System (RDS) information
for the current station appears. This is controlled by the RADIO
TEXT setting in the setup menu. To disable RDS and view only the
station frequency, change the RADIO TEXT setting to OFF. See
“The setup menu” on page 21.
Tuning to an AM/FM station
When you press RADIO, Seek/Track, or Tune/MP3 to tune to a
radio station, the frequency appears in the center of the display
while you are tuning.
Station frequency
while tuning
• Press Seek/Track to find a lower-frequency
station with a strong signal.
• Press Seek/Track to find a higher-frequency
station with a strong signal.
• Press Tune/MP3 < to manually tune to a lower
frequency.
• Press Tune/MP3 > to manually tune to a higher
frequency.
• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to rapidly lower
the frequency.
• Press and hold Tune/MP3 > to rapidly increase
the frequency.
Note: If AM reception is weak, rotate the system clockwise or
counterclockwise to improve AM reception. If FM reception
is weak, make sure the power cord is straightened as much
as possible. To improve FM reception, you can install an
external FM antenna. See “Connecting Other Equipment”
on page 18.
Storing AM/FM radio station Presets
You can store up to six FM and six AM radio stations
for quick recall using the Presets buttons. Storing a
Preset replaces any station previously stored to that
Preset number.
1. Tune to the station you want to save as a Preset.
2. Press and hold a Preset button until you hear a double tone
and the Preset number and station frequency appear on the
display.
3. Press a Preset button quickly to tune to a previously stored FM
or AM station.
Improving FM reception
Unwind and straighten the power cord to ensure the best FM radio
reception. The power cord is used as an antenna.

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Listening to Other Sources
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.
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Press if the CD source is not selected.
When an audio CD is playing, CD source information appears:
Selected source
Play
mode
Clock time
Track number Elapsed track
time
• Press Play/Pause to pause a playing CD.
The elapsed time flashes while paused. Press
Play/Pause again to resume play.
• Press to skip to the beginning of the current
track; Press again to skip to the beginning
of the previous track.
• Press to skip to the next track.
• Press and hold Tune/MP3 < to scan backward
quickly through a track; Press Tune/MP3 > to
scan forward quickly through a track.
• Press Stop/Eject to stop a CD. Press Stop/
Eject again to eject a CD. If a CD is playing,
press-and-hold Stop/Eject to stop a CD and
eject it.
Notes:
• When you play a stopped CD it always resumes from the place it
was stopped.
• If you eject a CD but do not remove it from the CD player slot
within 10 seconds, the CD player pulls the CD back into the
player and reloads it.
CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT mini CDs or non-circular CDs into
the disc player. These discs may not play properly and
could interfere with the system’s ability to eject them.
Playing MP3 CDs
The system can play MP3 music files recorded on CD-R and
CD-RW discs.
You can easily navigate through your music files using the
Tune/MP3 and Seek/Track remote control buttons.
• Press Tune/MP3 < to skip to the previous
folder.
• Press Tune/MP3 > to skip to the next folder.
• Press to skip to the beginning of the
current track.
• Press again to skip to the beginning of the
previous track.
• Press to skip to the next track.
When navigating an MP3 CD, folder number and track number are
displayed:
Selected source Clock time
Track numberFolder number
Note: The Root level appears as folder number 00.
Once the track begins playing, artist name, song title, and elapsed
track time appears on display:
Selected source Clock time
Elapsed track
time
Artist name and
song title
Notes:
• The system displays artist name and song title information when
available on music file CDs.
• The audio quality of MP3 CDs is dependent on factors such as
the encoded bit rate, the sampling rate, and the type of encoder
used. The system supports MP3 CDs encoded at bit rates of
64kbps or higher, and sampling rates of 32kHz or higher. It is
recommended that a bit rate of at least 128kbps and a sampling
rate of 44.1kHz or better be used.
• Playback quality of recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs is depen-
dent on the CD recording process and software used to record
the disc. An improperly recorded audio CD may cause the sys-
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Setting and Using the Alarms
CD Play Modes
While a CD is playing, you can change the way it is played.
Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode you want
appears:
Mode CD MP3 Description
NORMAL PLAY 99Plays tracks once in sequential
order.
SHUFFLE DISC 99Plays all tracks once in random
order.
SHUFFLE RPT 9Repeats all tracks in a random
order that changes each time the
disc is repeated.
REPEAT DISC 99Repeats the disc from the begin-
ning after the last track is played.
REPEAT TRACK 99Repeats the selected track con-
tinuously.
SHUFFLE FLDR 9Plays all tracks in the selected
folder in
random order (MP3 only).
SHUF RPT FDR 9Repeats all tracks in the
selected folder in random order
(MP3 only) that changes each time
the folder is repeated.
SHUFF RPT CD 9Repeats all tracks on a disc in a
random order that changes each
time the disc is repeated.
REPEAT FOLDR 9Repeats all tracks in a folder in
order (MP3 only).
Note: The play mode returns to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD
is inserted.
Alarm buttons and indicators
The system has two independent alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
Each alarm can be set for:
• Time
• Wake-up source: buzzer, radio, CD, or SoundTouch™
• Volume
Using the Alarm buttons
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.
Press to turn
Alarm 2 on or off.
1. Press to activate the Alarm Setup
mode and view Alarm 1 settings.
2. Press again to view Alarm 2 settings.
3. Press again to exit the Alarm Setup
mode.
Alarm status indicators
The upper right-hand corner of the display shows the alarm status
indicators if the alarm is set.
Example with Alarm 1 and 2 set:
Alarm 1 time
Alarm 1
Alarm 2
Alarm 2 time
AM
PM
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Setting and Using the Alarms
Setting the alarms
You can choose the settings for each alarm by activating the Alarm
Setup mode and displaying the settings for the alarm you want to
change.
1. Press Alarm Setup.
The alarm number and time start flashing (A) and after a
moment, the current Alarm 1 settings are displayed (B).
A
B
2. Using the Time buttons, set the alarm time.
3. Select your wake-up source:
• BUZZER is the factory alarm setting.
• Press to choose a radio station.
• Press to choose a track.
• Press to choose a SoundTouch™Preset.
Note: When using SoundTouch™, you can only select a
Preset as a wake-up source.
4. Press Volume up or down to set the volume level of the
selected wake-up source.
5. Press to enter the Alarm 2 setup mode.
Repeat Steps 2-4 to set up Alarm 2.
6. Press again to exit the Alarm Setup mode.
The alarm you set is turned on and the alarm time appears on
the display:
Alarm number and
time
Using the alarms
Turning an alarm on or off
Press or to turn the selected alarm on or off.
When an alarm is turned on, the alarm number and time appear in
the upper right corner of the display.
Alarm number
and time
Snoozing an alarm
Touch the touch pad,
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or press .
SNOOZE appears for the duration of the selected snooze time and
then the alarm sounds again.
The snooze time is set at the factory to 10 minutes. To change the
snooze time to 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes, see “The setup menu”
on page 21.
Stop and reset a sounding alarm
Press .
Reset a snoozed alarm for the next day
After snoozing the alarm, place your hand on the touch pad again
and hold it there for at least 2 seconds, or press .

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Connecting Other Equipment
System connections
The connector panel provides connections for external equipment.
5
2
1
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8910 11
1ANTENNA
3.5 mm FM antenna (75 ohm) connector (page 20).
2BoseLink
Input connector for the SoundTouch™pedestal.
3AUX IN
3.5 mm stereo input connector for external sources (page 19).
4HEADPHONES
A 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector (page 20).
5Control button
Disables the Wi-Fi®capability (page 22), initiates setup mode, or restarts the SoundTouch™pedestal (page 22).
6Wi-Fi®indicator:
• Blinking white – Connecting to Wi-Fi network
• Solid white (dim) – System off and connected to Wi-Fi network
• Solid white (bright) – System on and connected to Wi-Fi network
• Blinking amber – Disconnected from Wi-Fi network
• Solid amber – System is in setup mode
• Off – Wi-Fi networking disabled or system is connected to Ethernet
7Ethernet connector
Used for a wired network connection.
8SETUP A
USB Micro-B connector for network setup using a computer.
9SETUP B
*
USB Standard A connector reserved for future use.
10 SERVICE
Used for special service functions. Not for customer use.
11 SoundTouch™pedestal Bose link cable
Plugs into the Bose link connector. It provides power and control signals to the SoundTouch™pedestal.
* The USB connectors are not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or similar devices.

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Connecting Other Equipment
Using the AUX IN connector
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
To obtain the correct cable, contact Bose customer service or visit
a local electronics store. Refer to the quick start guide in the carton
for contact information.
Using a cable to connect an audio device
1. Using a cable, connect your audio device to the AUX IN
connector on the system’s connector panel.
2. Press on the remote control.
The last source you were listening to is active.
3. Press and release until appears on the display.
4. Start playing music on the audio device.
5. Press and hold or to adjust the volume.
Note: If the volume level of the system cannot be adjusted
high enough, increase the volume level of the connected
audio device.

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Using headphones
For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone
connector on the connector panel of the system.
CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause
hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using
headphones, especially for extended periods.
Note: The system speakers are muted when you plug in your
headphones and unmuted when you disconnect the head-
phones. Because headphone volume levels may vary from
speaker volume levels, lower the volume of the system
before connecting or disconnecting headphones.
Note: If an alarm sounds while using headphones, it sounds
through the system speakers.
Controlling the headphones’ volume
Press and hold or to adjust the volume of your
headphones.
Using an external antenna
The system’s 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 for contact
information.
1. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the FM antenna into the
FM ANTENNA connector.
2. Extend the ends of the antenna as far from the unit and
other external equipment as possible to establish optimum
reception.
FM antenna
connector
Note: Many FM radio stations transmit a vertically polarized signal
as well as, or instead of, a horizontally polarized signal. If
the horizontal antenna orientation does not provide good
reception, try hanging the antenna in a vertical orientation.
Connecting Other Equipment