257528_00 VCS Eng.
57528_00 VCS Eng.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 3 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Where to find … 14 14 14 15 15 15 Espanol Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 4 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 5 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Figure 1 Center speaker A. The VCS-10® speaker carton contents English Owner’s guide Rubber feet Right surround speaker B.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 6 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Place the center speaker English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 7 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Position your surround speakers English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 8 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Connect the speakers English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 9 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Make the connections 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. Connect the other end of the same cord to your receiver or amplifier (Figure 7). A.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 10 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Check the connections English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 11 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Setting Up Mounting your speakers on a wall 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 12 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 13 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings How to set your Dolby Digital receiver 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 volume levels of the speakers.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 14 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Reference English 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.
257528_00 VCS Eng.book Page 15 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:45 AM Reference Cleaning speakers Clean the outside of your VCS-10® 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 speakers. 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.
1/4" (6 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) Drilling template Boreskabelon Bohrschablone Placa para las perforaciones Gabarit de perçage Maschera di perforazione Boormal Borrmall 1/4" (6 mm) 1 3/16" (30 mm) 2 23/64" (60 mm) 9/16" (13 mm) 257528_00 VCS Swe.
257528_00 VCS Swe.book Page 17 Monday, July 2, 2001 9:06 AM Wood wall Væg af træ Holzwand Pared de madera Cloison en bois Parete in legno Houten wand Vägg av trä 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 Væg af beton eller mursten Wand aus Beton oder Stein Pared de ladrillos Mur de maçonnerie Parete in muratura Stenen muur Vägg av tegel eller betong #10 #10 x 1-1/2 in.
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