Bose® Home Theater Speakers VCS-10® Center Speaker VCS-30® Series II Center/Surround Speaker System Owner's Guide October 26, 2201 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. Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam, The Netherlands Nic Merks, Vice President, Bose Europe Manufacturer's authorized EU representative 2 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For realistic home theater sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to set your Pro-Logic receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To use the test tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To balance the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to set your Dolby Digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the sound is interrupted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 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. AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 3 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/surround 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 discoloration. 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. 4 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Setting Up Figure 1 A. The VCS-10® speaker carton contents Center speaker Owner's guide Rubber feet B. The VCS-30® Series II system carton contents Left surround speaker Right surround speaker Mounting brackets Rubber feet Mounting hardware Center speaker Owner's guide AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 5 Setting Up Place the center speaker The center speaker provides center channel surround sound performance 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 additional 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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) 6 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf Setting Up Position your surround speakers Surround speakers in the VCS-30® Series II speaker system provide surround sound effects from the rear of your viewing area (Figure 4). 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 speakers 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 selfadhesive feet to the bottom of a surround speaker AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 7 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 regulations. You may want to contact an electrical installer for this information. If your receiver's center channel is not amplified, you must connect 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. Standard 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* 18 (0.75 mm2) 16 (1.5 mm2) 14 (2.0 mm2) Length* 30 ft (9 m) maximum 45 ft (14 m) maximum 70 ft (21 m) maximum * 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 negative (­). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (­) terminals on the speaker and the receiver or amplifier. Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully. 8 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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 terminal connections to the center speaker and surround speakers Red terminal lever Marked wire 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 SURROUND SPEAKER outputs. · The right surround speaker connects to the RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER outputs. AM257528_01_V.pdf October 26, 2001 9 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 shortcircuit and damage the electrical components. Tighten any loose connections before you plug in the receiver or amplifier and turn it on. Figure 7 Completed connections Center speaker OUTPUT To speakers FRONT SPEAKERS Right + ­ Left +­ SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER Right Left A B A B +­ Right +­ Left + + ­ ­ Receiver or amplifier Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker 10 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V.pdf 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 installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. CAUTION: Do not hang items from the brackets or speakers. The brackets were designed to support the weight of the speakers only. Note: See the back pages of this guide for the mounting template and hardware information. Note: For vertical mounting, mount part A with the hole for screw C at the bottom. Be sure to tighten all screws. Note: For Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance, horizontal mounting is required. 1. Hold the mounting template in position and mark holes for the mounting hardware. If you plan to feed wires through the wall, mark the speaker wire pilot hole also. Drill holes for the chosen mounting hardware. Mount bracket part A to the wall and mount bracket part B to the rear of the speaker (Figure 8). Secure the speaker with bracket part B to bracket part A using screw C. To adjust the angle, loosen screw C slightly, move the speaker up or down, and retighten screw C. B 2. 3. 4. Figur ...