User manual BOSE VCS-30 SERIE II

[. . . ] 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. Advanced design brackets included in this package make the surround speakers simple to mount on a wall. 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. [. . . ] Note: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regulations. 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). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (­) terminals on the speaker and the receiver or amplifier. 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. Attach the plain wire to the black (­) terminal. 2. Connect the other end of the same cord to your receiver or amplifier (Figure 7). · The center speaker connects to the CENTER SPEAKER outputs on the receiver. Some surround sound receivers have two sets of center channel speaker outputs. · 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] · Reduce the output level from your TV or other components connected to the receiver. Center or surround speaker does not work Center speaker intermittently shuts down Sound is distorted Customer service To arrange for service, contact your authorized Bose® dealer, or contact Bose directly. 14 October 26, 2001 AM257528_01_V. pdf Reference Cleaning speakers CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, disconnect the speaker from the receiver and allow it to air dry. If you notice any problems with how the speaker functions, disconnect it again and contact Bose® customer service. Clean the outside of your VCS-10® or VCS-30® Series II speakers by wiping each speaker with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent, like dish soap, being careful not to allow any liquid to spill through the cloth grille or the ventilation slots of the speakers. [. . . ]