User manual POLK AUDIO PSW550

[. . . ] All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. All operating and use instructions should be followed. [. . . ] Double check all connections for correct polarity. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 OK 6" (15cm) AMPLIFIER 4 Polk Audio Customer Service: 800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600) polkcs@polkaudio. com For Accessories & Info, Visit: www. polkaudio. com 5 Strip 1/2" 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. Connect two conductors to the receiver or amp (refer to the owner's manual supplied with your electronics for assistance with proper hookup). Connect the two conductors on the other end of the wire to the speaker terminals. Repeat for the other channel. USING PUSH-TAB HOOK-UP OPTIONS The PSW550 offers a wide range of hook-up and use options. Each option has advantages and potential downsides. The option that is best for you depends on your electronics, main speakers and your personal taste. The hook-up method will have a large impact on the "blending" between your main front speakers and the subwoofer. A poor blend will sound unnatural; you will be more aware that the main and subwoofer speakers are two separate units. In a well-blended system, you will not be able to pinpoint the location of the subwoofer in the mix. Experiment with alternate options to find the method that works best for you. HOOK-UP OPTIONS OPTION #1 (FIGURE 5) This method is preferred for most systems. Connect the left and right channel speaker output from your electronics to the left and right speaker level INPUT of the subwoofer. Connect the subwoofer left and right speaker level OUTPUT to the corresponding left and right speakers. When using this option, it is necessary to adjust the settings of your electronics as follows: Front speakers = "LARGE, " subwoofer = "OFF" or "NONE. " This may sound incorrect because you obviously have a subwoofer, but it will yield the best performance. Push the plastic tab of one connector to open up the hole. Insert the bare wire into the hole, and release the plastic tab. Repeat this step for the other terminal (FIGURE 4). Make sure that the two bare wire ends do not touch each other. Such contact could result in an electrical short and cause your receiver or amplifier to turn off or malfunction. The PSW550 has a built-in, adjustable low pass filter to separate the low frequency signals (the bass) from the full range signal. The dedicated "subwoofer output" jacks (sometimes labeled "LFE" or "Low Frquency Effects") on most receivers also contain a fixed low pass filter. If you connect the subwoofer to the receiver's LFE Out jack, the two filters will interact and reduce the fidelity of your system. Follow these hook up and receiver set-up/bass management instructions and all of the bass will go to the subwoofer, you will not lose any bass, and you will get the highest possible performance from your system. You'll find an informative article on "Subwoofer Positioning and Adjustment" in the set up section at: HTTP://WWW. POLKAUDIO. COM/ HOME/FAQAD/ The PSW550 Powered Subwoofer has a built-in power amplifier and must be plugged into a standard household AC power source in order to operate. [. . . ] Power ratings alone cannot predict actual sound output. For this reason we also specify the calculated maximum sound output. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 12 Polk Audio Customer Service: 800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600) polkcs@polkaudio. com For Accessories & Info, Visit: www. polkaudio. com 13 POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc. , warrants to the original purchaser only that the Amplifier in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. Polk Audio, Inc. , further warrants to the original purchaser only that the Loudspeaker(s) in this Polk Audio Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as "you. " However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product to any other party. [. . . ]