Bose SoundTouch User manual

Wave®SoundTouch™
music system
Owner's Guide
®

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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.
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 battery away from children. May cause a fire or chemical
burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212ºF (100ºC), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model
number.
• 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 in-
ternal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and
used batteries away from children. 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.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with an agency approved (ex. UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt
lithium battery.
• 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.
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
on or near the apparatus.
• Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not
suitable for children under age 3.
• 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.
CAUTION
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclo-
sure 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.
CAUTIONS:
• To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the line cord
plug to the wide slot of the AC (mains) receptacle. Insert fully.
• Make no modifications to the system or accessories. Unauthor-
ized alterations may compromise safety, regulatory compliance,
and system performance.
• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It
is best to avoid extreme volume when using headphones, espe-
cially 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.
Please dispose of used batteries properly, following
any local regulations. Do not incinerate.
Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other
applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of
conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance.
The temperature range of this product is 32ºF (0°C) to 113ºF (45°C).
Class 1 laser product
This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ac-
cording to EN/IEC 60825. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the bottom of the unit.
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1LASER APPARAT

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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
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 ap-
paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper-
ate normally, or has been dropped.
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 unde-
sired operation.
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.
Antenna grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC ART 250, Part H)
Ground clamps
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Antenna lead-in wire
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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Safety Information
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.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod,
iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance.
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunfofer IIS and Thompson.
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 the 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.
©1994-2013 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.

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Contents
Introduction
ank you ….................................................................................. 6
e demonstration CD.................................................................... 6
e benefits of research................................................................. 6
Special features ....................................................................................... 6
Carton contents....................................................................................... 7
Selecting a location................................................................................. 7
Important setup options........................................................................ 7
Choosing a Wi-Fi®or Ethernet network....................................... 7
Network Requirements .................................................................. 7
Setting Up Your Wave®SoundTouch™
Music System
System setup ........................................................................................... 8
Setting the clock...................................................................................... 8
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi®network......................................... 9
Installing the SoundTouch™ app.................................................. 9
Connecting the system to your home
Wi-Fi network ................................................................................... 9
Operating Your Wave®SoundTouch™
Music System
Remote control ....................................................................................... 10
Touch pad ................................................................................................. 10
Reading the display................................................................................. 11
Turning the system on or off................................................................. 11
Controlling the volume .......................................................................... 11
Setting the Sleep timer .......................................................................... 11
Listening to SoundTouch™
Using the SoundTouch™ app................................................................. 12
Getting help...................................................................................... 12
Downloading the app for your mobile device............................. 12
Controlling the system from a different
computer........................................................................................... 12
About presets................................................................................... 12
About recents................................................................................... 12
Selecting SoundTouch™ ......................................................................... 13
Playing a SoundTouch™ selection ........................................................ 13
Personalizing SoundTouch™ presets................................................... 13
Listening to AirPlay streaming audio.................................................. 13
Listening to Radio
Selecting the radio band ........................................................................ 14
Listening to FM or AM radio................................................................... 14
Tuning to an FM/AM station ......................................................... 14
Storing FM/AM radio station presets .......................................... 14
TALK RADIO mode ........................................................................... 14
Playing CDs
Playing audio CDs.................................................................................... 15
CD Play Modes.......................................................................................... 15
Playing MP3 CDs...................................................................................... 15
Navigating through music files .................................................... 16
Play modes for music file CDs ....................................................... 16
Setting and Using the Alarms
Alarm buttons and indicators ............................................................... 17
Using the Alarm buttons ............................................................... 17
Alarm status indicators.................................................................. 17
Setting the alarms................................................................................... 17
Using the alarms...................................................................................... 18
Turning an alarm on or off ............................................................. 18
Snoozing an alarm .......................................................................... 18
Stopping a sounding alarm ........................................................... 18
Connecting Other Equipment
System connections ............................................................................... 19
Using the AUX IN connector.................................................................. 20
Using headphones .................................................................................. 20
Using an external antenna .................................................................... 21
Personalizing Your Wave®SoundTouch™
Music System
e setup menu ....................................................................................... 22
Adjusting the snooze time .................................................................... 23
Turning RDS on or off.............................................................................. 23
Selecting the continuous play source ................................................. 23
Changing the time format ..................................................................... 23
Adjusting the display brightness ......................................................... 23
Setting the room code............................................................................ 24
Turning the touch pad on or off............................................................ 24
Changing the system standby timer ................................................... 24
Performing a system reset .................................................................... 24
Maintaining Your Wave®SoundTouch™
Music System
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 25
Alternate setup method......................................................................... 26
Disable/enable Wi-Fi capability ............................................................ 26
Power Saving mode ................................................................................ 26
Cleaning..................................................................................................... 27
Customer service..................................................................................... 27
Limited warranty ..................................................................................... 27
Technical information ............................................................................ 27
Index

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Introduction
ank you …
Thank you for purchasing the Wave®SoundTouch™ music system;
an elegant way to bring high quality sound wirelessly into any room.
With the addition of the SoundTouchTM pedestal to the Wave®music
system, you can listen to Wi-Fi®music at the touch of a button.
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 will
play the CD automatically. For more
details on playing CDs see "Playing
CDs" on page 15.
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
Special features
Listen to SoundTouch™ sources such as Internet radio,
music services, and your stored music library
You can easily connect your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system to
your home network using the SoundTouch™ app on your computer
(Mac or PC). The SoundTouch™ app allows you to assign your music
to one of six presets. These presets can be accessed using the Wave
SoundTouch™ remote or the SoundTouch™ app on a computer or
smart device. See "Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network" on
page 9 and "Using the SoundTouch™ app" on page 12.
Wake to your favorite radio station or CD track
You can set either of the two alarms to wake you to your favorite
radio station or CD track. For more details, see "Setting the alarms"
on page 17.
Listen to your favorite music file (MP3) CDs
Your Wave®SoundTouchTM music system can play MP3 music
files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can use the remote
control to easily navigate through your MP3 files and play your
favorites. For details, see "Playing MP3 CDs" on page 15.
Personalize system operation using the setup menu
System settings were selected at the factory to satisfy most own-
ers of a Wave®SoundTouchTM music system. If you wish to change
the settings, see "Personalizing Your Wave®SoundTouch™ Music
System" on page 22.
The setup menu allows you to change the following system settings
to your liking:
• Snooze time
• RDS information on or off
• Play a radio station automatically after a CD ends
• Clock time format (12- or 24-hour)
• Display brightness level
• Bose link room code
• Touch pad on or off
• Disable the automatic off feature
• Reset to factory settings
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Introduction
Carton contents
Please check the shipping carton for the following items:
Wave®music system SoundTouch™pedestal
Remote control
(battery installed)
Demonstration CD
AC power cord(s)
(The appropriate cord for
your region is provided)
USB cable
If any part of the system appears to be damaged, do not attempt
to use it. Contact Bose customer service. See the contact
information sheet included in the shipping carton.
Be sure to save the carton and packing materials. They provide the
safest means for moving or storing the product.
Selecting a location
• To enjoy maximum audio performance, place your Wave®
SoundTouch™ music system across the room from where you
will be listening.
• Be sure to place the system on a flat, stable surface.
• For best audio performance, place the system within two feet of
a wall, and avoid placing directly in a corner.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not place your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system on a
metal surface. It could interfere with AM reception.
• Do not place your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system on a
heat-sensitive surface. Like all electrical equipment, it generates
some heat.
• Do not use your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system in a damp
location or any other place where moisture can get inside.
Important setup options
Before you can enjoy listening to SoundTouchTM you must down-
load and run the SoundTouchTM app on a computer to connect the
system to your network.
Note: If you have a Windows Media®Player or iTunes®music
library stored on a computer, and you would like to listen
to it using the SoundTouch™ app, you should install the
app on that computer and use it to set up the network
connection.
• If you use a laptop, follow the setup instructions (page 8) to
set up your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system in your chosen
location. Then bring your laptop near the system and install and
run the SoundTouch™ app (page 9).
• If you only have a desktop computer, follow the setup
instructions (page 8) to temporarily set up your Wave®
SoundTouch™ music system next to your desktop computer.
Then install and run the SoundTouchTM app (page 9). After
making the network connection, you can disconnect the system
from your computer and the AC power outlet, and move it to your
chosen location. After connecting the system to power again, it
will automatically reconnect to your network.
Choosing a Wi-Fi®or Ethernet network
The SoundTouchTM app gives you the option to connect to your
network using Wi-Fi®or an Ethernet cable (not provided).
• If you choose Wi-Fi, follow the onscreen instructions to
temporarily connect your computer to the SoundTouchTM
pedestal using the supplied USB cable.
• If you choose Ethernet, follow the onscreen instructions to
connect the SoundTouchTM pedestal to your network router using
an Ethernet cable.
Network Requirements
To setup this system, you need:
• Broadband Internet connection
• Wireless network (802.11b/g compatible or later, not hidden)
• Computer on your network
• Network name
• Password (if secured)
Note: If your network is hidden, consult the owner's guide that
came with your router for instructions on how to make your
network visible. After the connection is complete you can
hide your network again.

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Setting Up Your Wave®SoundTouch™ Music System
System setup
Note: Before you start setting up this system, be sure to read
"Important setup options" on page 7.
1. Place the SoundTouch™ pedestal on a flat, stable surface.
2. Carefully set your Wave®music system on top of the
SoundTouchTM pedestal.
• Make sure the rear feet of the Wave®music system fit into
the recesses on top of the SoundTouchTM 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
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3. Make the connections:
A. Insert the SoundTouch™ pedestal cable into the Bose link
connector.
B. Insert the small plug on the power cord into the connector
labeled AC Power.
C. Plug the other end into a live AC (mains) power outlet.
A
B
C
4. Unwind and straighten the power cord to ensure the best FM
radio reception. The power cord is used as an antenna.
Setting the clock
After plugging in your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system, it is
easily operated using the remote control. Just aim the remote at
the front panel and press the necessary buttons.
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold either Time – or Time + for about 1 sec.
Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down
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
automatically.
Note: To change the clock display from 12-hour (AM/PM)
time to 24-hour time, see "Changing the time format" on
page 23.
Note: If the Wave® SoundTouch™music system loses power due
to a power outage or unplugging the unit to move it, all
system settings will be permanently retained. However, the
clock time will only be temporarily stored in backup memory
for up to 48 hours.

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Setting Up Your Wave® SoundTouch™ Music System
Adding the system to your Wi-Fi®network
Before you can use SoundTouch™you must install the
SoundTouch™ app on a computer that is on your home network.
Next, you will use the app to connect the Wave®SoundTouch™
music system to the network. The app guides
you through the setup process.
Make sure you follow the instructions on your computer.
Note: If you have already set up SoundTouch™ for another
system, just launch the app and click
EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Systems > ADD SYSTEM
to add another system.
Installing the SoundTouch™ app
1. From a computer that is on your Wi-Fi network, open a
browser and go to:
http://www.Bose.com/soundtouch_app
Tip: If you want SoundTouch™to play your iTunes®or
Windows Media®Player music library, use the
computer where your music library is stored.
2. Download and install the SoundTouch™app on your computer.
You are now ready to connect the system to your network.
Note: Do not connect any cables to the system until the app
instructs you to connect the cables.
Connecting the system to your home
Wi-Fi network
1. Make sure you have set up your system by following the steps
in "System setup" on page 8.
2. Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundTouch™icon.
The first time the app launches, it guides you through setting
up the system on your Wi-Fi network.
The app instructs you to connect the system.
3. When prompted by the app, plug the small end of the USB
cable into the SETUP A connector on the system.
SETUP A
USB cable
(provided)
4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
computer.
The app detects the system and instructs you to enter your
network credentials.
5. Follow the instructions on your computer to complete setup,
including creating a SoundTouch
™ account, locating your
music library, signing in to music services, exploring and
personalizing your presets.

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Operating Your Wave®SoundTouch™ Music System
Remote control
Your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system is easily operated
using the remote control. Just aim the remote at the display and
press the buttons. The remote normally works within 20 feet of
the display.
Power On/Off (Stop Alarm)
• Turns the power on or off (page 11).
• Stops a sounding alarm (page 18).
Radio
• Turns on the radio.
• Selects FM or AM (page 14).
Mute
• Press to silence audio (page 11).
• Press again to restore audio.
Volume
• Turns volume up or down (page 11).
Seek/Track
• Press: Finds the next radio station with a
strong signal (page 14), or skips to next/
previous track for the SoundTouch™
(page 13) or CD source (page 15).
• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/
backward through radio frequencies with a
strong signal (page 14), or rapidly skips
through next/previous tracks for the
CD source (page 15).
Tune/MP3
• Press: Skips to next/previous radio frequency
(page 14), or navigates between folders
when playing MP3 CDs (page 15).
• Press and hold: Rapidly moves forward/
backward through radio frequencies
(page 14), or scans forward/backward
through a CD (page 15).
Play Mode
• Selects shuffle and repeat CD play modes
(page 15).
• Turns TALK RADIO mode on or off for AM or
FM (page 14).
• Changes the display of digital radio station
information (page 15).
Sleep (Buzzer)
• Snoozes a sounding alarm (page 18).
• Sets unit to shut off automatically after
10-90 minutes (page 11).
• Selects Buzzer in Alarm Setup (page 17).
CD
• Turns on the CD player (page 15).
SoundTouch™ (AUX)
• Press to alternately select SoundTouch™
(page 12) or audio from an external
source connected to AUX IN (page 20).
Presets
• Press: Recalls a stored radio station
(page 14) or a SoundTouch™ selection
(page 12).
• Press and hold: Stores a radio station
(page 14) or a SoundTouch™ selection
(page 12).
Stop/Eject
• Press once: Stops a CD (page 15).
• Press again: Ejects a CD (page 15).
Play/Pause
• Plays/pauses a CD (page 15).
• Plays/pauses or plays/stops a
SoundTouch™ selection (page 12).
Time
• Sets clock time (page 8).
• When settings alarms, sets the alarm time
(page 17).
Alarm Setup (Menu)
• Press once: Enters Alarm Setup (page 22).
• Press and hold: Enters the system setup
menu (page 22).
Alarm 1
• Turns Alarm 1
on or off
(page 17).
Alarm 2
• Turns Alarm 2
on or off
(page 17).
Touch pad
Your Wave®SoundTouchTM music system has a touch-sensitive
control under the top, front, center area of the top panel.
Momentarily placing your hand on the touch pad can turn your
Wave®SoundTouchTM music system on or off (page 11), snooze a
sounding alarm, and reset it for the next day (page 18).
Note: Press-and-hold operations require holding the button down
for about one second.
Note: Pressing , , or automatically turns on the
Wave® SoundTouch™ music system to the selected source.
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Operating Your Wave® SoundTouch™ Music System
Reading the display
Source indicators: CD, FM, AM, or AUX, and
Play mode Clock Alarm status
Source or system-related information
none for SoundTouch™
Turning the system on or off
To turn the system on or off (standby):
• Press on the remote control
or
• Touch the touch pad.
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The last source you were listening to will be active.
Alternatively:
Press any source button to turn
the system on to that source.
Note: Selecting AUX does not turn on a device connected to AUX
IN (such as your TV). Be sure to turn the device on first.
Note: After 24 hours of no button presses, the system
automatically switches to standby (off). If the 20-minute
system standby timer (page 24) is enabled, the system
automatically switches to standby if no audio is played
and no buttons are pressed for 20 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, except when listening to an AirPlay audio
stream. Pressing while listening to AirPlay unmutes the system
and then lowers the volume.
Note: When the Wave®SoundTouch™ music system is off, the
volume can only be adjusted between 10 and 75.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press Sleep to set the Wave®SoundTouchTM music 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 will
start 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 Wave®SoundTouch™ music system automatically exits
the sleep timer setup mode.
• To review the remaining sleep time, press Sleep.
• To cancel the sleep timer, press On/Off.

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Listening to SoundTouch™
Using the SoundTouch™ app
The SoundTouch™app is a software application that enables you to
control SoundTouch™from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote for the
SoundTouch™source.
The app enables you to manage your SoundTouch™settings,
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
If you need more information on using the system, use Help Tips or
Online help.
Help Tips
After setup is complete helpful tips appear on the screen, based on
the task you are trying to complete. These tips instruct you how to
use the system, including how to personalize your presets.
To activate the tips
If you have deactivated tips, follow these instructions to
re-activate tips.
1. Launch the SoundTouch™app and click
EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Help Tips.
2. Slide the SHOW TIPS slider to ON.
Online help
For information about using SoundTouch™:
1. Click EXPLORE > HELP in the app.
2. Browse through the help topics.
Downloading the app for your mobile device
Bose offers a free mobile version of the SoundTouch™app so you
can control the system from your smartphone or tablet.
To install the app for your smartphone or tablet:
• For iOS users: download the SoundTouch™app from the
App Store.
• For Android™users: download the SoundTouch™app from the
Google Play™Store.
Controlling the system from a different
computer
Once you set up the SoundTouch™system on your home Wi-Fi®
network, you can control the system from any computer on the
same network.
1. On the computer where you want to control the system,
open a browser and go to:
http://www.bose.com/soundtouch_app
2. Download, install and launch the SoundTouch™app.
3. Click SIGN IN TO EXISTING ACCOUNT.
The sign-in screen appears.
You are ready to sign in to your SoundTouch™account.
About presets
You can personalize six presets to give you quick access to your
favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums
or songs from your music library. You can access your music on
your Wave®SoundTouch™system at any time with a simple touch
of a button on the Wave®SoundTouch™system 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 Wave®SoundTouch™
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 Wave®
SoundTouch™system.
• You cannot set presets from an AirPlay stream or audio device
connected to AUX.
About recents
The Recents list displays your 50 most recently-played
SoundTouch™ items.

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Listening to SoundTouch™
Selecting SoundTouch™
After you have set your presets using the SoundTouchTM app on
your computer, you can listen to them by selecting SoundTouchTM.
To select SoundTouchTM, press on the remote.
SOUNDTOUCH is displayed until content being streamed through
the SoundTouchTM pedestal is available.
Note: When you turn on the system for the first time and select
SoundTouch™, content will not be available for several
seconds. After that, it will be much faster.
Playing a SoundTouch™ selection
When content is available, the system will play the last SoundTouch
item selected unless you press one of the six Presets buttons on
the remote.
While playing a Preset, the Preset number and content are dis-
played below the clock time.
To skip forward or back through tracks, press (or press and hold)
Seek/Track forward or backward .
Note: Some Internet music services do not support skip
commands.
Personalizing SoundTouch™ presets
There are two ways to assign SoundTouchTM presets:
• Using the SoundTouchTM app on your computer or mobile device,
browse selections in the Explore panel and assign new content
to your presets.
• Using the SoundTouchTM app on your computer or
mobile device, play a new selection. While the new
selection is playing, press and hold one of the six
Presets on the Bose remote until you hear a double
tone.
Note: An AirPlay audio stream cannot be stored to a preset.
Listening to AirPlay streaming audio
After connecting the Wave®SoundTouch™ music system to your
Wi-Fi®network, it is ready to stream audio from an AirPlay device
on the same Wi-Fi network.
1. Start a music app on your AirPlay device.
Tip: Adjust the volume on the device to 75 percent of maximum to
ensure optimal volume control from the system.
2. On the device, tap or click and select the SoundTouch™
system name assigned during setup.
3. Start playing music from the music app.
AIRPLAY is displayed on the front panel of the system
followed by information on what is now playing.

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Listening to Radio
Selecting the radio band
Press Radio to turn on the radio to the station last
selected. Press Radio as necessary to select FM or AM.
Listening to FM or AM radio
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. To disable RDS and view only the
station frequency, change the RADIO TEXT setting to OFF. See
"Turning RDS on or off" on page 23.
RDS information displayed (RADIO TEXT- ON):
RDS information
No RDS information displayed (RADIO TEXT- OFF):
Station
frequency
Tuning to an FM/AM 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-frequen-
cy 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 your Wave®SoundTouch™
music 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
"Using an external antenna" on page 21.
Storing FM/AM radio station presets
You can store up to six FM and six AM radio stations
for quick recall using the Presets buttons.
1. Tune to the station you want to save as a preset.
2. Press and hold one of the six Presets buttons until you hear
a double tone and the preset number and station frequency
appear on the display.
3. Press one of the Presets buttons to quickly tune to a
previously stored FM or AM station.
Note: Storing a preset will replace any station previously stored to
that preset number.
TALK RADIO mode
Talk radio broadcasts can be greatly affected by either the
microphone selection or the boosting of low frequencies by some
radio stations. They do so in an attempt to improve speech when
heard through conventional radios. In high-quality audio products,
this results in sound that is unnatural or bass heavy. By selecting
the TALK RADIO mode, your Wave®SoundTouchTM music system
automatically adjusts to compensate for artificially boosted low
frequencies.
When the radio is playing, press Play Mode twice to turn
the TALK RADIO mode on (TALK RADIO– ON) or
off (TALK RADIO– OFF).
Note: The TALK RADIO setting is automatically cancelled when
you tune to another station, switch to another source, or
turn your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system off.

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Playing CDs
Playing audio CDs
Insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot below the display.
The disc player will automatically pull the disc in and begin playing.
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Press if the CD source is not selected.
• When an audio CD is playing, CD source information is dis-
played:
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 Seek/Track to skip to the beginning
of the current track; Press Seek/Track
again to skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
• Press Seek/Track 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.
Note: When you play a stopped CD it will always resume from the
place it was stopped.
Note: If you eject a CD but do not remove it from the CD player
slot within 10 seconds, the CD player will pull the CD back
into the player and reload 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.
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 is
displayed:
• NORMAL PLAY – Plays tracks once in sequential order.
• SHUFFLE DISC – Plays all tracks once in random order.
• SHUFFLE RPT CD – Repeats all tracks in a random order that
changes each time the disc is repeated.
• REPEAT DISC – Repeats the disc from the beginning after the
last track is played.
• REPEAT TRACK – Repeats the selected track continuously.
Note: The play mode will return to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD
is inserted.
Playing MP3 CDs
Your Wave®SoundTouch™ music 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.
Note: MP3 is a music compression technology that reduces a
song’s file size without noticeable effect in the quality of the
sound. Through compression algorithms, the MP3 format
makes it easy for you to store many times the number of
songs you would find on a conventional audio CD. In fact,
an MP3 CD can contain as much music as ten standard
audio CDs on just one disc, which can then be organized
into folders on a PC before being stored on the disc.
Music files on an MP3 CD are played according to the folder
structure on the disc.
For example:
Folder 1
Folder 2
Folder 3
Folder 00
Folder 01
Folder 02
Folder 03
Play order:Folders on CD:
Track1
Track 2
.
.
.
Track 8
Track1
Track 2
.
.
.
Track 8
Track1
Track 2
.
.
.
Track 8
Track1
Track 2
.
.
.
Track 8
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Playing CDs
To play, pause, stop or eject an MP3 CD, use the same remote
control buttons as for an audio CD. See "Playing audio CDs" on
page 15.
The Wave®SoundTouch™ music system will display artist name
and song title information when available on music file CDs.
Note: 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 Wave®SoundTouch™ music 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.
Note: Playback quality of recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs is
dependent on the CD recording process and software used
to record the disc. An improperly recorded audio CD may
cause the system to exhibit unexpected behavior.
Navigating through music files
• Press Tune/MP3 < to skip to the previous
folder; press Tune/MP3 > to skip to the next
folder.
• Press Seek/Track to skip to the beginning
of the current track; Press Seek/Track
again to skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
• Press Seek/Track 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 is displayed as folder number 00.
Once the track begins playing, artist name, song title, and elapsed
track time will return to the display:
Selected source Clock time
Elapsed track
time
Artist name and
song title
Play modes for music file CDs
While a music file CD is playing, you can change the way it
is played. Press Play Mode repeatedly until the play mode
you want is displayed:
• NORMAL PLAY – Plays tracks once in sequential order.
• SHUFFLE DISC – Plays all tracks once in random order.
• SHUFFLE FLDR – Plays all tracks in the selected folder in
random order (MP3 only).
• SHUF RPT FDR – Repeats all tracks in a folder in a random order
that changes each time the folder is repeated (MP3 only).
• SHUFF RPT CD – Repeats all tracks on a disc in a random order
that changes each time the disc is repeated.
• REPEAT DISC – Repeats all tracks on a disc in order.
• REPEAT FOLDR – Repeats all tracks in a folder in order (MP3
only).
• REPEAT TRACK – Repeats the selected track continuously.
Note: The play mode will return to NORMAL PLAY whenever a CD
is inserted.

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Setting and Using the Alarms
Alarm buttons and indicators
The Wave®SoundTouch™ music system has two independent
alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
Each alarm can be set for:
• Time
• Wake-up source: buzzer, radio, or CD
• 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 timeAlarm 1
Alarm 2 Alarm 2 time
AM
PM
AM
PM
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.
To setup Alarm 1 or 2:
1. Press Alarm Setup to activate the Alarm Setup mode.
First, the alarm number and time start flashing (A).
After a moment, the current settings for Alarm 1 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.
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:
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Setting and Using the Alarms
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
To snooze a sounding alarm:
Touch the touch pad,
®
or press .
SNOOZE is displayed 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 "Adjusting the
snooze time" on page 23.
To 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 Stop Alarm.
Stopping a sounding alarm
Press Stop Alarm to stop a sounding alarm.
This also resets the alarm for the next day.

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Connecting Other Equipment
System connections
The rear panel of the Wave®SoundTouch™ music system provides connections for external equipment.
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1 FM 75ΩANTENNA
3.5 mm FM antenna connector. See "Using an external antenna" on page 21.
2 Bose link
Input connector for the SoundTouch™ pedestal.
3 AUX IN
3.5 mm stereo input connector for external sources. See "Using the AUX IN connector" on page 20.
4 HEADPHONES
A 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector. See "Using headphones" on page 20.
5 Control button
Places the system in the Power Saving mode (page 26) or initiates an alternate system setup method (page 26).
6 Wi-Fi®status indicator:
• Off – No power to the SoundTouchTM pedestal or the network is disabled
• White (blinking fast) – Attempting to connect to the network
• White – Connected to the network and active
• Amber (blinking) – Failed to connect or network error
• Amber (blinking fast) – Firmware error - Call Bose service
7 Ethernet connector
Used for a wired network connection.
8 SETUP A
A USB Micro-B input used for connecting to a computer for performing system setup.
9 SETUP B
A USB Standard-A input reserved for future use.
10 SERVICE
Used for special service functions. Not for customer use.
11 SoundTouch™pedestal Bose link cable
Plugs into the Wave®music system Bose link connector. It provides power and control signals to the SoundTouch™ pedestal.

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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 your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system.
Connecting an audio device to your Wave®SoundTouch™ music
system requires one of the following cables:
Male-to-male 3.5 mm stereo cable
Dual RCA male to 3.5 mm male stereo cable
To obtain the correct cable, contact Bose®customer service or
visit a local electronics store. See the contact information sheet
included in the shipping carton.
To connect an audio device, such as your TV, to the system:
1. Connect one end of the stereo cable to the output of the audio
device.
AUX IN
Dual RCA to 3.5mm
stereo cable
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX IN connector
on the rear panel of your Wave®SoundTouch™ music system.
3. Press on the remote control.
The last source you were listening to will be active.
4. Press once or twice to select the AUX input.
The AUX source indicator should be displayed.
Note: If an audio device is plugged into AUX IN, pressing
will toggle between SoundTouch™ and the
audio device.
5. Press and hold or to adjust the volume.
Note: If the volume level of your Wave®SoundTouch™ music
system cannot be adjusted high enough, increase the
volume level of the connected audio device.
Using headphones
For private listening, plug the headphones into the headphone
connector on the rear panel of the Wave®SoundTouch™ music
system.
Note: The system speakers are automatically muted when you
plug in your headphones.
HEADPHONES connector
HEADPHONES cable
(Headphones not included)
CAUTION: Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing
damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using head-
phones, especially for extended periods.
Note: The system speakers are automatically muted when you
plug in your headphones. The speakers will automatically
unmute when you disconnect the headphones. Because
headphone volume levels may vary from speaker vol-
ume levels, be sure to lower the volume of the Wave®
SoundTouch™ music system before connecting or
disconnecting headphones.
Note: If an alarm sounds while using headphones, it will sound
through the system speakers.
To change the headphones volume:
Press and hold or to adjust the listening level of your
headphones.