Bose 30 Series II - Manual

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 5 Setting Up Figure 1 A. The VCS-10 ® speaker carton contents B . The VCS-30 ® Series II system carton contents Center speaker Owner’s guide Rubber feet Center speaker Rubber feet Left surround speaker Owner’s guide Mounting hardware Mounting brackets Right surroun...

6 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Setting Up 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...

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 7 Setting Up 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 Brackets that come w...

8 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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 res...

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 9 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 How to make ter-minal connections to the center speaker and sur-round speakers 1. Connect one end of the speaker cor...

10 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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 short-circuit and damage the electrical c...

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 11 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 install-ing the bracket, contact a qua...

12 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings 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 ...

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 13 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 t...

14 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Reference Troubleshooting Customer service To arrange for service, contact your authorized Bose ® dealer, or contact Bose directly. Problem What to do No sound • Check the volume control.• Make sure the receiver (or amplifier) is plugged in and turned on. • Chec...

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 15 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 con...

16 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf A B C 2 23 / 64 " (60 mm) 1 / 4 " (6 mm) 9 / 16 " (13 mm) 1 / 4 " (6 mm) 1 / 8 " (3 mm) 1 3 / 16 " (30 mm) Drilling template Optional speaker cord pilot hole