Bose VCS 10 Series II - Manual (Page 6)

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Before you begin
Bose ® Virtually Invisible ® speaker technology allows you to enjoy lifelike home performances
from the very latest surround-sound encoded movies, CDs, and television shows, without a
room full of speakers.
Your stereo VCR or stereo television sends the encoded program material to the surround-
sound receiver, which interprets it by distributing various sounds to particular speakers.
Although the sound mix varies with different types of programs, dialogue is usually sent to
the center speaker while sounds from the left or right side of the picture go to the left or right
front speakers. Ambient sounds and special effects are directed to one or both of the sur-
round (rear) speakers. The unique, easy-to-hide Acoustimass
® module delivers bass for all
channels. At any point in surround-sound performance, you may hear sound from all or just a
few of the speakers.
To select surround-encoded program material, look for any of the terms Surround, Dolby
Surround, and the double-D symbol
* on tapes and discs, and the word
“surround” preceding a TV broadcast. Your Acoustimass 10 Series II home theater speakers
are also compatible with Dolby Digital* (also known as AC-3) receivers and program material.
The special settings for Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital receivers are described on
page 13.
You can also enjoy a wide variety of stereo programming that is not surround-encoded with
your Acoustimass 10 Series II speakers. Simply adjust your receiver accordingly.
Unpacking the carton
• Remove any staples from the opened carton flaps.
• Remove the brown inner cartons containing the five cube speaker arrays and the Acousti-
mass module terminal cover.
• Gently roll the carton over onto its side and then onto its opening.
• Carefully lift the carton from around the Acoustimass module and packing cushions.
• Do not detach the removable cables connected to the Acoustimass module.
• If the speakers or the Acoustimass module appear damaged, do not use them. Repack
everything in the original carton and contact your authorized Bose dealer immediately.
WARNING: The Acoustimass module weighs 28.7 pounds (13 kg). Use good lifting
practice to avoid injury.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic bags that wrap these speakers
out of the reach of children.
Setting Up
* Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic, the double-D symbol, and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.