Bose 30 Series II - Manuals

Page 2 - Declaration of Conformity

2 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Declaration of Conformity We, the offerer, Bose Corporation, The MountainFramingham, 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...

Page 3 - Serial numbers are located on the back of each speaker.

AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 3 Where to find … Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpack the carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Thank you for choosing Bose; Unpack the carton; Now is a good time to record the serial numbers found on

4 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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/sur- round speaker system are engineered specifically for use with video soundtracks. They are designed to make the...

Page 5 - Setting Up; Figure 1

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...

Page 6 - speaker is not designed to be set on end

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...

Page 7 - Figure 4

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...

Page 8 - Choosing speaker cord

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...

Page 9 - Make the connections; Figure 6

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...

Page 10 - Figure 7

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...

Page 11 - Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware.

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...

Page 12 - Figure 9; To use the test tone; Press test tone ON at the receiver remote.; To balance the bass and treble

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 ...

Page 13 - Series II speakers are compatible with; If the sound is interrupted; The overload problem described here should occur only if

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...

Page 14 - Problem

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...

Page 15 - If liquids get into the product, disconnect the speaker; Warranty period; Features

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...

Page 16 - Drilling template

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