User manual POLK AUDIO CSI40

[. . . ] If you are using a front projection TV system, place the center channel speaker on a small stand or table immediately below the bottom of the projection screen, or at ear level behind the screen if your screen is acoustically transparent. consult the owner's manual for your screen. Adhesive rubber feet are included with your CSi Center Channel Loudspeaker and may be attached to the bottom of the speaker to protect your furniture and keep the speaker in place. The "bass management" or "speaker configuration" menus of most surround receivers offer the choice of "normal" or "wide" modes for center channel operation. [. . . ] Bi-wiring [figure 8] can provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. Run separate speaker wires to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier: after removing the jumpers, connect one set of speaker wires to the upper terminals on each speaker and one set of (usually heavier gauge) wires to the lower terminals. Connect the other ends of both wire sets to the corresponding amplifier outputs. Bi-wiring, or using separate speaker wire connections for high and low frequency sections. To use Banana Plugs (US only): Unscrew the binding post lug nuts completely to expose the binding post plugs (plastic plugs inserted into the binding posts). Carefully pry out the binding post plugs to expose banana plug holes. Screw the lug nuts back on the binding posts and insert banana plugs. Bi-amping [figure 9] allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high and low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range and lower distortion. After removing the jumpers, connect the speaker wires from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of terminal posts on each speaker. Follow the same procedure for connecting the low frequency amplifier outputs to the lower set of terminals. Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, - to -) in all connections. Follow the steps below to safely wall mount these speakers. Wall mounting requires basic skills in with tools such as a drill and a screwdriver. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer. ⷠMake sure the material on which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc. ) can support the weight of the speakers (FXi30=approx 13lbs/5. Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing. Using the keyhole slots in the bracket template (included), mark the installation location of the four keyhole slots with a pencil [figure 10]. Orient the template so that the small ends of the keyhole slots are facing "up. " · If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive a #10 screw (not included) through the wall and into the stud [figure 11a]. ⷠIf there is no stud behind the wall at the chosen location, install a #10 wall anchor (not supplied) into the wall by following the wall-anchor-manufacturer's instructions [figure 11b]. ⷠFor masonry walls, use a masonry drill bit and #10 masonry anchor and screw (not included). [. . . ] This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. Be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. Or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. [. . . ]