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Reference

 

 

 

 

Table 1: General Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

What to do

 

 

 

 

No computer sounds until Wave/PC

Re-install the Wave/PC software application.

 

system application is launched.

 

 

 

 

 

The Wave/PC system application win-

Go to the Control Panel of your computer. Open the display properties and

 

dow looks strange. Colors are not

change the color setting (if supported) from 256 to a greater color depth.

 

smooth and the information window

 

 

contains blocks.

 

 

 

 

 

When the Wave/PC system is off, I still

Although the Wave/PC application is not running, the Wave/PC unit is still used

 

hear sounds generated by other appli-

as computer speakers. To turn off all computer sounds, click the Mute button,

 

cations. Why?

or right-click on the Wave/PC monitor icon and select Exit.

 

 

 

 

Tone alarm is sounding and I cannot

On the Wave/PC unit, press the Snooze button or the On/Off button to turn the

 

activate the snooze function using the

alarm off.

 

remote.

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2: AM/FM troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

What to do

 

 

 

 

The AM/FM buttons in the application

• Check the interface cable connection between your computer and the

 

window are grayed and clicking on

Wave/PC system unit.

 

them has no effect.

• Close all other programs that use the serial port.

 

 

• Close the Wave/PC monitor and launch the Wave/PC application again.

 

 

• Click the Setup button and click on the General tab. Click the Search for

 

 

Wave/PC button.

 

 

• Save all your work and restart your computer. If problem still persists, con-

 

 

tact Bose Customer Service.

 

 

 

 

Poor AM and FM reception.

• Move the Wave/PC system unit away from the computer monitor.

 

 

• If possible, connect the Wave/PC system unit to an AC outlet not used by

 

When tuning to a station having a

 

your computer system.

 

strong signal indicator, I get static.

 

• To improve AM reception, turn the radio slightly.

 

 

 

When seeking next higher/lower sta-

• To improve FM reception if you are not using an external antenna, straighten

 

the power cord as much as possible.

 

tion, the seek operation never stops.

 

 

• For improved FM reception, connect the supplied FM dipole antenna to the

 

 

external FM antenna jack on the back of the Wave/PC unit.

 

 

 

 

Cannot update my station list from the

Check your internet connection.

 

Bose® server.

 

 

 

 

 

A station in my local area is not listed

• Update the station list from the Bose server.

 

in the Station Finder, or the station

• Manually edit the information.

 

information is incorrect.

• Send an e-mail to Bose with the correct information so that the Bose server

 

 

can be updated. Click the Setup button and click on the Internet tab. Click

 

 

the Tech Support button. Enter your message and click the Send button.

 

 

 

 

The AM/FM radio turns off when I

By default, the Wave/PC system automatically turns off the radio when the

 

close the Wave/PC system application

application is closed. To change this setting:

 

or when I shut down my computer.

1. Click the Setup button and click the AM/FM tab.

 

 

2. Select, “Tuner should continue playing when application is shut down.”

 

 

 

 

Partial or missing information for a sta-

Click the Edit Station button and edit the station information.

 

tion in the Station Finder.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Wave/PC Interactive System U T I O N Safety InformationKeep these instructions for future reference Antenna grounding Information about products that generate electrical noiseContents System benefits System SetupSystem installation Before you beginSelecting a location for the Wave/PC unit Installing the Wave/PC system hardwareCarton contents Unpacking the cartonLocating the slot-type safety lock Setting up the Wave/PC remote controlLocating the tab-type safety lock Installing the mounting strip for the remote control Installing the 9V battery in the Wave/PC unitInstalling the 9V battery Example 1 Wave/PC sys- tem connections Connecting the Wave/PC unit to your computerConnecting the power cord Connecting the power cord to the Wave/PC unitConnecting the external FM antenna Installing the Wave/PC application softwareLocation of external FM antenna connector System Setup System Setup Wave/PC system controls System OverviewTurning your Wave/PC system on and off Window Wave/PC application windowWave/PC system audio and your computer system Wave/PC remote controlSound sources and quality Getting the best possible sound quality Changes in volume settingsIf you see the icon with a red exclamation mark Wave/PC system monitorNormal operation If you see the icon with a yellow question markPlaying an audio CD Operating the CD Player/RecorderCD control buttons Cddb overwrite dialog box Changing the CD play modePlaying tracks from the music finder window Editing CD track titlesBefore you start recording Recording an audio CDStarting the recording process Playing MP3 CDs Recording CDs when disconnected from the InternetUsing Cddb Playing your recorded CD tracksSetting CD player/recorder setup options Operating the CD Player/Recorder To test your CD-ROM drive Music Files control buttons Music Files player modeListening to Music Files Selecting the Music Files playerMoving down through the Music finder views Navigating the music finderFinding music with the search function Sorting lists in the music finder windowSelecting items in the music finder window Setting presets to play music files Changing the music files play modeEditing file information Maintaining your music libraryAdding new music to your music finder database Deleting music files from your music finder databasePlaylist editor window Creating your own music playlistsTo create a playlist To delete an item from a playlistSetting the Music Files player setup options New files found dialog box Search files dialog box Web radio controls and sta- tion finder Selecting the Web Radio modeListening to Web Radio Stations Playing a Web Radio stationAdding a new Web Radio station Reading the connection statusSteps to adding a new Web Radio station Edit Web Station dialog box Setting presets to play Web Radio stationsDeleting a Web Radio station Editing the information of a Web Radio stationWeb radio setup options Setting Web radio setup optionsAM/FM radio controls and station finder Listening to AM/FM Radio StationsSelecting the AM/FM radio Playing a radio stationEditing a station Adding a new AM/FM radio stationDeleting a station Setting AM/FM radio setup options Setting presets to play AM/FM radio stationsAM/FM radio setup options Click the Update Station List … button Setting general setup options General and Internet Setup OptionsInternet setup options Setting Internet setup optionsGeneral and Internet Setup Options Wave/PC unit control panel Using the Wave/PC Unit ControlsWave/PC unit control panel Wave/PC unit displaySelecting AM/PM 12 hour or Military 24 hour time Clock display modeAM/FM tuner display mode Adjusting the display brightnessUsing the sleep mode Setting the clock timeSetting and using alarms Setting the volume of the tone alarm Stopping the alarmPausing the alarm for 10 minutes Setting the volume of the music alarmMaking External Input/Output Connections Connecting an external audio source to the Wave/PC unitConnecting external speakers to your Wave/PC unit Wave/PC application win- dow when AUX is selectedInput connection details Replacing the batteries Cleaning the Wave/PC unitWarranty period ReferenceBose Customer Service TroubleshootingProblem What to do Web Radio troubleshooting Music Files troubleshooting Installation troubleshooting Glossary Glossary On/Off 15, 17, 47, 48 IndexAM 17, 47, 48 AM/FM 17 AM/FM radio FM 17, 47Index World Wide Web USA & Canada Service