EMC directive 89/336/EC and article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Accredited by Bose Corporation 1 May 2001 Bose Products B.V. Nijverheidstraat 8,...
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.
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Figure 1 Center speaker ® A. The VCS-10 speaker carton contents B. The VCS-30 ® Series II system carton contents Left surround speaker Rubber feet Right surround speaker Rubber feet Center speaker Setting Up Owner’s guide Mounting brackets Mounting hardware...
(Figure 2). Rubber feet ensure stable positioning and magnetic shielding prevents video screen discoloration. CAUTION: The VCS-10 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.
Position your surround speakers Surround speakers in the VCS-30 vide surround sound effects from the rear of your viewing area (Figure 4). Figure 4 Alternate choices for placing the sur- round speakers Brackets that come with these speakers allow you to mount them on the wall.
Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire found at electrical and hardware stores) works for most applications. If your speak- ers 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...
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.
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.
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 installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers.
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 the surround speakers may be silent at times.
If the sound is interrupted The VCS-10 Center Speaker and VCS-30 Series II Center/Sur- round Speaker System feature an advanced automatic electronic protection circuit to prevent speaker damage due to an overload.
• Make sure your receiver is set for NORMAL surround Sound is distorted • Check the speaker cord for damage. • Reduce the output level from your TV or other components Customer service To arrange for service, contact your authorized Bose contact Bose directly. turned on. channels. page 13).
Each surround speaker: 4.17"H x 10.93"W x 4.98"D; 3.3 lb VCS-10 speakers, packed in carton: 8 lb (3.6 kg) VCS-30 Series II speaker system, packed in carton: 20 lb (9.1 kg) VCS-10 and VCS-30 Series II speakers are covered by a ® computer quality control of center and surround center channel outputs rated 10-100 watts per channel;...
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