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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 . pdf
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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 . Nic Merks , Nijverheidstraat 8 , Vice President , Bose Europe 1135 GE Edam , Manufacturer's authorized The Netherlands EU representative 2 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Choosing speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Be sure to use the cord properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Make the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Check the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mounting your speakers on a wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212 For realistic home theater sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to set your Pro - Logic receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To use the test tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To balance the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 How to set your Dolby Digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 If the sound is interrupted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cleaning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 For your records Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker . Center speaker serial number : Surround speaker serial numbers : and Dealer name : Dealer phone : Purchase date : We suggest you keep your sales receipt and warranty card together with this owner's guide . @ 2001 Bose Corporation . No part of this work may be reproduced , modified , distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission . Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation . AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 3
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Before you begin Thank you for choosing Bose ® home theater speakers . Both the VCS - IO ® center speaker and the VCS - 30 ® Series II center / sur - round 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 . Its magnetic shielding allows you to put this speaker directly on , above , or below your video screen without causing screen discol - oration . There it will deliver clear , crisp soundtrack reproduction from the center channel . Other speakers at the front of your room provide the left and right video sound . In additon to one center speaker , the VCS - 30 Series II system includes two surround speakers . They are designed for use at the rear of your room . Advanced design brackets included in this package make the surround speakers simple to mount on a wall . Please read and follow the instructions in this guide . They will help you set up and use your new home theater speakers for the fullest listening and viewing enjoyment . Unpack the carton Carefully unpack the carton and save all packing materials for possible future use . Inspect the contents ( Figure 1 , A or B ) . If any speaker appears damaged , do not use it . Instead , repack all parts in the original carton and notify Bose or your authorized Bose dealer immediately . Note : Now is a good time to record the serial numbers found on the back of each speaker . Write them on your warranty card and on page 3 of this owner's guide . 4 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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Figure 1 Center speaker A . The VCS - 10 ' _ Owner's guide speaker carton contents Rubber feet B . The VCS - 30 _ Right surround speaker Mountings Series II systemnts bracket carton conte Left surround speaker Mounting hardware Center speaker Owner's guide AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 5
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Place the center speaker The center speaker provides center channel surround sound per - formance 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 . CAUTION : The VCS - 70c _ speaker is not designed to be set on end in a vertical position , mounted on a wall , or to support the addi - tional weight of items placed on top of the speaker , which could also hamper its performance . Do not allow debris or water from plants , or other items on a shelf above , to fall on the speaker . CAUTION : Do not install near any heat sources , such as radia - tors , heat registers , stoves , or other apparatus ( including ampfifi - ers ) that produce heat . For full enjoyment , follow these placement guidelines : • Place the speaker on , or very close to , your television set and center it with the screen . • Be sure to set it on a level surface . • Apply additional rubber feet farther in from the edges , as needed , for greater stability ( Figure 3 ) . , _ CAUTION : Be sure the center speaker is in a stable position and does not extend beyond the edges of its support . Use additional rubber feet as needed to prevent it from tipping or falling from a television surface that is not completely level . Figure 2 f Alternate choices for placing the center speaker i I Figure 3 Adding optional self - adhesive feet to the bottom of the center speaker feet ( 2 of 6 ) ( 4 supplied ) 6 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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Position your surround speakers Surround speakers in the VCS - 30 ® Series II speaker system pro - vide 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 speak - ers before reviewing those instructions . If you prefer , set the speakers on a table or shelf in a horizontal position . CAUTION : Do not install near any heat sources such as radia - tors , heat registers , stoves , or other apparatus qncluding ampfifi - ers ) that produce heat . For accurate surround sound : • Place these speakers behind the general viewing area , along the rear wall or to the rear of side walls . • Place both speakers at the same height . • Place the speakers as far apart as your room allows . • To mount the speakers on brackets , be sure to leave room between the end of the bracket and the wall for tightening the bracket screw . Figure 5 Applying self - adhesive feet to the bottom of a surround speaker I I I I I • I AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 7
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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 regula - tions . You may want to contact an electrical installer for this infor - mation . If your receiver's center channel is not amplified , you must con - nect an amplifier to the receiver . Use an RCA cable to connect the center channel RCA - type output on the receiver to the RCA - type input on the amplifier . The speaker will then connect directly to the amplifier instead of to the receiver . Choosing speaker cord Be sure to use the proper gauge ( thickness ) of speaker cord . Stan - dard zip cord ( 2 - conductor , 18 - gauge wire found at electrical and hardware stores ) works for most applications . If your speakers will be more than 30 feet ( 9 m ) from the receiver or amplifier , see the following table , or check with your authorized Bose dealer . Gauge * Length * 18 ( 0.75 mm 2 ) 30 ft ( 9 m ) maximum 16 ( 1.5 mm9 45 ft ( 14 m ) maximum 14 ( 2.0 mm9 70 ft ( 21 m ) maximum * Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of . O . 5dB . At the ends of each cord , strip approximately 1 / 2 inch ( 12 mm ) of insulation from both wires . Twist the bare end of each wire , so loose strands will not touch across terminals . Be sure to use the cord properly Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires . The insulation around one wire is marked ( striped , collared , or ribbed ) . This marked wire is always positive ( + ) . The plain wire is always nega - tive ( - ) . These wires correspond to the red ( + ) and black ( - ) termi - nals on the speaker and the receiver or amplifier . Note : It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings . Inspect both wires carefully 8 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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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 Marked wire How to make ter - minal connections to the center speaker and sur - round speakers F Marked wire Red terminal lever @ . 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 . . Connect the other end of the same cord to your receiver or amplifier ( Figure 7 ) . A . Attach the marked wire to the red ( + ) terminal . B . Attach the plain wire to the black ( - ) terminal . • The center speaker connects to the CENTER SPEAKER outputs on the receiver . Some surround sound receivers have two sets of center channel speaker outputs . Use either set . • The left surround speaker connects to the LEFT SUR - ROUND SPEAKER outputs . • The right surround speaker connects to the RIGHT SUR - ROUND SPEAKER outputs . AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 9
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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 short - circuit and damage the electrical components . Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on . Figure 7 Completed con - nections Center speaker F , J \ OUTPUT ] " [ ] Z ] TOsDBaK _ \ SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER \ Right Left / ) \ / \ . . . . \ Right Lef , Recever _ . . . . . I . _ / / \ . / \ \ amplifier _ i " i / Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker F 10 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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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 instafl - ing 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 . Note : For vertical mounting , mount part A with the hole for screw C at the bottom . Be sure to tighten all screws . Note : For Stereo Everywhere ' _ speaker performance , horizontal mounting is required . 1 . Hold the mounting template in position and mark holes for the mounting hardware . If you plan to feed wires through the wall , mark the speaker wire pilot hole also . 2 . Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware . 3 . Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to the rear of the speaker ( Figure 8 ) . 4 . Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A using screw C . To adjust the angle , loosen screw C slightly , move the speaker up or down , and retighten screw C . Figure 8 Speaker - bracket installation AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 11
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For realistic home theater sound Each speaker produces only the sound directed to it by your sur - round 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 ) . You may press in the button labeled Loudness ( Bass Boost or Super Bass on some receivers ) to see if you prefer that video sound . Figure 9 / \ Thereceiveror amplifierset to NORMALsur - round sound o O0 * _ 0 mode Use the test tone on your receiver to further verify connections and to adjust the volume level of the speakers . To use the test tone 1 . Press test tone ON at the receiver remote . 2 . Listen and confirm that each speaker reproduces sound as the tone moves from speaker to speaker . One tone should come from both SURROUND speakers at the same time . 3 . Adjust the volume levels of the CENTER and SURROUND speakers so all of the speakers sound equally loud in your main listening area . Instructions for this process vary , depending on the receiver brand and model you are using . Follow your receiver owner's guide instructions for more details on using the test tone . To balance the bass and treble Upholstered furniture , wall - to - wall carpets , or heavy drapes can muffle treble ( high notes ) , making your speaker system sound bass heavy . Bare floors and walls and hard surface furniture can make your speaker system sound too shrill . After listening to your speakers , you may want to adjust the balance of bass and treble . You can use the bass and treble controls on your receiver . 12 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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How to set your Dolby Digital receiver Your VCS - IO ® 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 . Receiver channel output Proper setting Center SMALL Left and right surround speakers SMALL ( VCS - 30 Series II surround speakers ) Follow the receiver owner's guide instructions for using the receiver test tone to verify your connections and to adjust the vol - ume levels of the speakers . If the sound is interrupted The VCS - IO Center Speaker and VCS - 30 Series II Center / Sur - round Speaker System feature an advanced automatic electronic protection circuit to prevent speaker damage due to an overload . When the center channel speaker detects an overload , the protec - tion circuit intermittently shuts down and resets the speaker a fraction of a second later , until the overload is cleared . Intermittent play will continue for the duration of the overload . If you hear this interruption , turn down the volume to relieve the overload . You will hear the speaker resume normal play when the volume is set at a safe level . Note : The overload problem described here should occur only if the receiver is overdriven and sending a distorted signal or when the center speaker is driven by an amplifier rated well above the 100 watts per channel maximum listed in " Compatibility " on page 15 . AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 13
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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 • Make sure your receiver has amplified center and surround speaker does not channels . work • Be sure your receiver is set properly ( see page 12 and page 13 ) . • Check the audio source material to be sure it is encoded for surround sound . • Check the speaker connections . ( see page 10 ) . • If your surround sound receiver is Pro - Logic , be sure an RCA stereo cable connects the receiver to a stereo sound source ( TV , VCR , laserdisc , or DSS player ) . • If the receiver is connected directly to a stereo television , make sure that all other program sources ( VCR , laserdisc , or DSS player ) are connected to the TV using RCA stereo cable as well . • If your surround sound receiver is Dolby Digital , be sure the sound source ( DSS , laserdisc , or DVD player ) is con - nected directly to your receiver as described in your receiver owner's guide . Center speaker • Reduce the volume until that speaker returns to normal intermittently shuts play . Automatic electronic protection circuitry may have down engaged to prevent an overload . • Check the power rating of your receiver ( see " Compatibil - ity " on page 15 ) . • Make sure your receiver is set for NORMAL surround sound mode . Sound is distorted Check the speaker cord for damage . Reduce the output level from your TV or other components connected to the receiver . Customer service To arrange for service , contact your authorized Bose ® dealer , or contact Bose directly . 14 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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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 ® cus - tomer service . Clean the outside of your VCS - 10 r ' or VCS - 30 ® Series II speakers by wiping each speaker with a damp cloth . If necessary , use a mild detergent , like dish soap , being careful not to allow any liquid to spill through the cloth grille or the ventilation slots of the speak - ers . No other maintenance is required . Warranty period Bose ® VCS - 10 and VCS - 30 Series II speakers are covered by a limited 5 - year transferable warranty . Details of the coverage are provided on the warranty card that came with your speakers . Please fill out the information section on that card , detach , and mail it to Bose . Technical information Features Ported speaker enclosures ( all speakers ) Magnetic shielding in all speakers Automatic electronic protection circuitry in all speakers Syncom ® computer quality control of center and surround speakers Driver complement per speaker Center speaker : Four ( 4 ) 2.5 " ( 6.3 cm ) Twiddler TM drivers Surround speaker : Two ( 2 ) 2.5 " ( 6.3 cm ) Twiddler TM drivers Compatibility Center speaker : Compatible with amplifiers or receivers with cen - ter channel outputs rated 10 - 100 watts per channel ; rated 4 - 8 ohms Surround speakers : Compatible with amplifiers or receivers with surround channel outputs rated 10 - 100 watts per channel ; rated 4 - 8 ohms Enclosure Black molded polymer with a tuned port Size / Weight Center speaker : 3.25 " H x 21.5 " W x 6 " D ; 5.9 Ib ( 8.2 cm x 54.6 cm x 15.2 cm ; 2.7 kg ) Each surround speaker : 4.17 " H x 10.93 " W x 4.98 " D ; 3.3 Ib ( 14.6 cm x 28.0 cm x 16.5 cm ; 1.49 kg ) VCS - 10 speakers , packed in carton : 8 Ib ( 3.6 kg ) VCS - 30 Series II speaker system , packed in carton : 20 Ib ( 9.1 kg ) AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf October 26 , 2001 15
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Drilling template E E - = O _ E E0 c _ Optional speaker cord pilot hole - ! _ _ ® 16 October 26 , 2001 AM257528 _ 01 _ V . pdf
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