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    Bose 
    ® 
     Home Theater Speakers 
    Owner’s Guide
    October 26, 2201 
    AM257528_01_V.pdf   
    VCS-10 
    ® 
     Center Speaker
    VCS-30 
    ® 
     Series II Center/Surround
    Speaker System 
    						
    							 
    2 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf
    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 
    						
    							 
    AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 3 
    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   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 may be reproduced, modified, 
    distributed or otherwise used without prior written permission.
    Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 
    						
    							 
    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 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. 
    						
    							 
    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 speakerRubber 
    feet Left surround 
    speaker
    Owner’s guideMounting hardwareMounting 
    brackets Right surround speaker 
    						
    							 
    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 stable positioning and magnetic 
    shielding prevents video screen discoloration. 
    CAUTION:  
    The VCS-10 
    ® 
     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 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). 
    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 
    Alternate choices 
    for placing the 
    center speaker 
    Figure 3 
    Adding optional 
    self-adhesive feet 
    to the bottom of 
    the center speaker
    Pre-attached
    feet (2 of 6)Optional self-adhesive feet
    (4 supplied) 
    						
    							 
    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 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 (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 of the bracket and the wall for tightening the 
    bracket screw. 
    Figure 5 
    Applying self-
    adhesive feet to 
    the bottom of a 
    surround speaker
    Surround speakers 
    						
    							 
    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 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. 
    * Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ±0.5dB. 
    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.  
    Gauge* Length* 
    18 (0.75 mm 
    2
     
    ) 30 ft (9 m) maximum
    16 (1.5 mm 
    2
     
    ) 45 ft (14 m) maximum
    14 (2.0 mm 
    2
     
    ) 70 ft (21 m) maximum 
    						
    							 
    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 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.
    Red terminal lever
    Red terminal 
    lever Marked wire
    Marked wire 
    						
    							 
    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 components. Tighten any loose 
    connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it 
    on. 
    Figure 7 
    Completed con-
    nections
    – +Right
    A
    B
    B A– +
    – + – +
    – +–+
    RightLeft
    RightLeft
    Left
    FRONT
    SPEAKERSSURROUND
    SPEAKERSCENTER
    SPEAKERTo speakersOUTPUT
    Center speaker
    Right Surround speaker Left Surround speakerReceiver or 
    amplifier 
    						
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