User manual POLK AUDIO PSW12

[. . . ] Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. [. . . ] PSW12-- NOTE: Connect a single RCA cable from the "SUB OUT" of your receiver to the LFE input of the subwoofer. This connecting method bypasses the subwoofer's internal filter and relies on the filter built into your receiver. Do not use speaker wire to make the connection to the subwoofer. When using method #1, adjust your receiver's speaker configurations as follows: Set Front, Center and Surround speakers to "small. " · Depending on your speakers' bass output capabilities, set the crossover frequency on the receiver to 80Hz for tower and bookshelf speakers (speakers with a woofer 5 1/4" in diameter or larger) and 100-120Hz for satellite speakers. " If you elect to use the speaker level inputs, use two-conductor 16 gauge or thicker speaker wires. Make certain that you connect the wire from the red (+) terminal of your receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and the wire from the black (-) terminal of the receiver to the black (-) terminal on your speaker. Speaker wire has some indication (such as color coding, ribbing, or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency. If your subwoofer doesn't seem to produce much bass, it is most likely that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. double check all connections for correct polarity. Strip 1/2" (12mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors on both ends to expose the bare wire. Twist the exposed wire of each conductor to form two un-frayed strands. Note: Do not use the line or LFE input in this configuration. ⷠConnect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver to the speaker level inputs of the powered subwoofer using speaker wire. ⷠThen, connect the left and right front speakers using speaker wire from the speaker level outputs from the powered subwoofer. ⷠConnect the Center Channel Speaker directly to the center channel output from your receiver. OPTION #3-- Receivers with full-range (unfiltered) Left and Right "Pre Out" jacks (this is the least commonly used hookup). ⷠConnect the left and right preamp output from your receiver to the left and right LINE LEVEL input of the subwoofer. When using method #3, it is necessary to adjust the settings on your receiver as follows: · We recommend the following settings as starting points, but the settings that are best for you depend upon your speaker placement, electronics and personal taste. After you've become familiar with what the settings do, experiment with alternate options to find the method that works best for your system setup. Note: When you set up your subwoofer for the first time, you will probably have to make adjustments several times before you hear what you personally like. AC POWER CONNECTION AND AUTO ON/OFF Your PSW Series subwoofer features auto on/off circuitry, marked "auto" on the power switch, which automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. [. . . ] Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt. Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego, California 92154. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. [. . . ]