Bose VCS30 Series II centresurround speaker system Sold from August 2001 to present User Manual

 
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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 install-
ing 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...

 
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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. 
How to set your Pro-Logic receiver 
For use in video applications, be sure the SURROUND SOUND 
center mode setting of your receiver is on NORMAL (Figure 9)....

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Adjusting Your Surround Sound Settings
How to set your Dolby Digital receiver
Your VCS-10® or VCS-30® Series II speakers are compatible with 
the output from Dolby Digital receivers. Take special care to set 
the channel output on the Dolby Digital screen menu to SMALL for 
both the center speaker and surround speakers.
Follow the receiver owner’s guide instructions for using the 
receiver test tone to verify your connections and to adjust the vol-
ume levels of the...

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Reference
Troubleshooting
Customer service
To arrange for service, contact your authorized Bose® dealer, or 
contact Bose directly.  Problem What to do
No sound • Check the volume control.
• Make sure the receiver (or amplifier) is plugged in and 
turned on.
• Check all connections (see page 10).
• Make sure the receiver is not on Mute.
• Make sure headphones are not connected to the receiver.
Center or surround 
speaker does not 
work• Make sure your receiver has...

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Reference
Cleaning speakers
CAUTION: If liquids get into the product, disconnect the speaker 
from the receiver and allow it to air dry. Then reconnect the 
speaker and play it. If you notice any problems with how the 
speaker functions, disconnect it again and contact Bose
® cus-
tomer 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...

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B
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2 23/64 (60 mm)
1/4
 (6 mm)
9/16
 (13 mm)
1/4
 (6 mm)
1/8
 (3 mm)
1 3/16 (30 mm)
Drilling template
Optional speaker cord pilot hole 

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1/8
 (3 mm)1/4
 (6 mm)1/8
 (3 mm)
1/2 
—  9/16
(12-13 mm)1/4
(6 mm)1/2 
—  9/16
(12-13 mm)
Wood wall
Masonry wall
Wallboard wall
#10 x 1-1/2 in.
(#10 x 40 mm)
#10
#10-24 x 3 in.
(M5 x 75 mm)#10 x 1-1/2 in.
(#10 x 40 mm)
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