Bose VCS-10 User manual

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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-lo@‘, VCS-30@ II
in accordance with EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 1O(1)of the
Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations: EN 50081-1, EN 50082-I
Accredited by Bose Corporation
1 May2001
Bose Products B.V. Nit Merks,
Nijverheidstraat 8, Vice President, Bose Europe
1135 GE Edam, Manufacturer’s authorized
The Netherlands EU representative
CE:
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
1May 2001
Declaration of Conformity
Bose Products B.V.
Nijverheidstraat 8,
1135 GE Edam,
The Netherlands
Nic Merks,
Vice President, Bose Europe
Manufacturer's authorized
EU representative
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Where to find ...
Setting Up .......................................
Before you begin ............................... i
Unpackthecat-ton .............................. 4
Place the center speaker ......................... 6
Position your surround speakers ................... 7
Connectthespeakers ........................... 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 ............... 12
For realistic home theater sound ................... 12
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.
02001 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.
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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 awall ................
.. 11
Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings 12
For realistic home theater sound .................
.. 12
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 maybe reproduced, modified,
distributed
or otherwise used without prior written permission.
Dolby
is atrademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Before you begin
Thank you for choosing BosB home theater speakers. Both the
VCS-1 O@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 (AN) 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.
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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 most
of audio
for video (AN) surround sound receivers
or amplifiers with five
amplified speaker outputs.
In either package you purchased, there is acenter 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 awall.
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.
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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.
A CAUTION: The VCS-iO* 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.
A CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
For full enjoyment, follow these placement guidelines:
l Place the speaker on, or very close to, your television set and
center it with the screen.
l Be sure to set it on a level surface.
l Apply additional rubber feet farther in from the edges, as
needed, for greater stability (Figure 3).
A 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
Alternatechoices
forplacing the
centerspeaker
Figure 3
Adding optional
self-adhesivefeet
to thebottom of
thecenterspeaker
feet (2 of 6) Optional self-adhesive feet
(4 supplied)
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.
ACAUTION: The VCS-10@ speaker is notdesigned to be set on end
in avertical 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.
00 notallow debris or water from
plants, or other items on ashelfabove,
to fall on the speaker.
ACAUTION: 00 not install near anyheat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifi-
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).
ACAUTION: Be sure the center speaker is in astable 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
Alternate choices
for placing the
center speaker
Figure 3
Adding optional
self-adhesive feet
to the
bottom of
the centerspeaker
•
I I
I I
:6
I
a6
Optional self-adhesive feet
(4 supplied)
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Surround speakers in the VCS-30@Series II speaker system pro-
vide surround sound effects from the rear of vour viewing area
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
Alternate choices
for placing the
surround speakers
Position your 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.
A CAUTION: Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
For accurate surround sound:
l Place these speakers behind the general viewing area, along the
rear wall or to the rear of side walls.
l Place both speakers at the same height.
l Place the speakers as far apart as your room allows.
l 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
Figure 4
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).
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 atable or shelf
in ahorizontal
position.
ACAUTION: 00 not install near anyheat sources, such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi-
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 ofthe bracket and the wall for tightening the
bracket screw.
Figure 5
Applying self-
adhesive feet to
the
bottom of a
surroundspeaker
•
•
•
•
•
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Connect the speakers
A 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.
A CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in
damage to your components.
P 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-
ma tion.
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’)
30 ft (9 m) maximum
16 (1.5 mm*) 45 f?(14 m) maximum
14 (2.0 mm2) 70 ft (21 m) maximum
* Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of 50.5dB.
At the end,s of each cord, strip approximately 112inch (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.
P Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings.
Inspect both wires carefully
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Connect the speakers
it.. CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn offyour receiver
oramplifier
and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not
doing so may result
in damage to your system.
it.. CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in
damage to your components.
)Note: Before running speaker cord through awall orundera 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) ofspeaker cord. Stan-
dard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire found at electrical and
hardware stores) works for most applications. Ifyour 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 *
18 (0.75 mm')
16 (1.5 mm')
14 (2.0 mm')
Length *
30 ft (9 m) maximum
45 ft (14 m) maximum
70 ft
(21 m) maximum
*Based on amaximum frequency response deviation of ±O.5dB.
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 112 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 oftwo 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
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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
How to make ter-
minal connections
to the center
speaker and sur-
round speakers
Redterminal lever Marked wire
Redterminal
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. Attach the marked wire to the red (+) terminal.
B. Attach the plain wire to the black (-) terminal.
l 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.
l The left surround speaker connects to the LEFT SUR-
ROUND SPEAKER outputs.
l The right surround speaker connects to the RIGHT SUR-
ROUND SPEAKER outputs.
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
Marked wire
@ @
Red terminal lever 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. 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.
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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 shott-
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
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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
Completedcon-
nections Center speaker
OUTPUT o·lIl To speakers
SURROUND CENTER
SPEAKERS SPEAKER
Righi LeN
FRONT
SPEAKERS
... Righ.!. ... Left_
Left Surround speaker
Right Surround speaker
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