Bose® Home Theater Speakers VCS-10® Center Speaker VCS-30® Series II Center/Surround Speaker System Owner’s Guide October 26, 2201 AM257528_01_V.
Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer, Bose Corporation, The Mountain Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product, Kind of equipment: Loudspeakers Type designation: VCS-10®, VCS-30® II in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1 Accredited by Bose Corporation 1 May 2001 Bose Products B.V.
Where to find … Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Place the center speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Position your surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connect the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Before you begin Thank you for choosing Bose® home theater speakers. Both the VCS-10® center speaker and the VCS-30® Series II center/surround speaker system are engineered specifically for use with video soundtracks. They are designed to make the most of audio for video (A/V) surround sound receivers or amplifiers with five amplified speaker outputs. In either package you purchased, there is a center speaker.
Setting Up Figure 1 Center speaker A. The VCS-10® speaker carton contents Owner’s guide Rubber feet Right surround speaker B. The VCS-30® Series II system carton contents Mounting brackets Left surround speaker Rubber feet Mounting hardware Center speaker Owner’s guide AM257528_01_V.
Setting Up Place the center speaker The center speaker provides center channel surround sound performance while taking up very little space. The slim, low-profile design allows it to fit directly on, above, or below your television (Figure 2). Rubber feet ensure stable positioning and magnetic shielding prevents video screen discoloration.
Setting Up Position your surround speakers Surround speakers in the VCS-30® Series II speaker system provide surround sound effects from the rear of your viewing area (Figure 4). Figure 4 Alternate choices for placing the surround speakers Surround speakers Brackets that come with these speakers allow you to mount them on the wall. If you use the supplied brackets, refer to the bracket instruction diagrams in the Appendix. Do not connect the speakers before reviewing those instructions.
Setting Up Connect the speakers CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in damage to your components. Note: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. You may want to contact an electrical installer for this information.
Setting Up Make the connections At the connection end of the speaker, push one terminal lever and insert the appropriate wire (Figure 6). Figure 6 Red terminal lever How to make terminal connections to the center speaker and surround speakers Marked wire Marked wire Red terminal lever 1. Connect one end of the speaker cord to your speaker. A. Attach the marked wire to the red (+) terminal. B. Attach the plain wire to the black (–) terminal. 2.
Setting Up Check the connections Make sure each connection is made positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (– to –). Check to be sure that no loose strands of wire touch across terminals. Bridged wires can shortcircuit and damage the electrical components. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on.
Setting Up Mounting your speakers on a wall CAUTION: Do not mount the brackets on surfaces that are not sturdy enough, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wire or plumbing. If you are unsure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers. The brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers only. Note: See the back pages of this guide for the mounting template and hardware information.
Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by your surround sound receiver. During a surround sound program, the front and center speakers will emit sound almost constantly, while the surround speakers may be silent at times. How to set your Pro-Logic receiver For use in video applications, be sure the SURROUND SOUND center mode setting of your receiver is on NORMAL (Figure 9).
Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings How to set your Dolby Digital receiver Your VCS-10® or VCS-30® Series II speakers are compatible with the output from Dolby Digital receivers. Take special care to set the channel output on the Dolby Digital screen menu to SMALL for both the center speaker and surround speakers.
Reference Troubleshooting Problem What to do No sound • Check the volume control. • Make sure the receiver (or amplifier) is plugged in and turned on. • Check all connections (see page 10). • Make sure the receiver is not on Mute. • Make sure headphones are not connected to the receiver. Center or surround speaker does not work • Make sure your receiver has amplified center and surround channels. • Be sure your receiver is set properly (see page 12 and page 13).
Reference Cleaning speakers CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, disconnect the speaker from the receiver and allow it to air dry. Then reconnect the speaker and play it. If you notice any problems with how the speaker functions, disconnect it again and contact Bose® customer service. Clean the outside of your VCS-10® or VCS-30® Series II speakers by wiping each speaker with a damp cloth.
1/4" (6 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) 1 3/16" (30 mm) 2 23/64" (60 mm) 9/16" (13 mm) Drilling template Optional speaker cord pilot hole A C B 16 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.
Wood wall 1/8" 1/4" 1/8" (3 mm) (6 mm) (3 mm) A #10 x 1-1/2 in. (#10 x 40 mm) Masonry wall #10 #10 x 1-1/2 in. (#10 x 40 mm) A Wallboard wall 1/2" — 9/16" 1/4" 1/2" — 9/16" (12-13 mm) (6 mm) (12-13 mm) #10-24 x 3 in. (M5 x 75 mm) AM257528_01_V.
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