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. Product should not be used near water--for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. [. . . ] If you choose to use the line level inputs, use high quality, shielded RCA type interconnect cables. Note that one of the speaker input terminals on the rear of the speaker is marked red (+) and the other black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the red (+) terminal of your amplifier to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and the wire from the black (-) terminal of the amplifier to the black (-) terminal on your speaker. Most 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. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase, or call Polk Audio's friendly Customer Service Department at 1-800377-7655 (calls from US or CAN only), 410-358-3600 9am to 6pm EST, Monday through Friday. For more detailed hook up information and manual updates, visit: HTTP://WWW. POLKAUDIO. COM/ HOME/PRODUCTS/SUBWOOFERS/ PSW550 or HTTP://WWW. POLKAUDIO. COM/ HOME/FAQAD/ For recommended accessories (including speaker stands, brackets, accessories and exclusive Polk Audio logowear), visit our Webstore: HTTP://POLKAUDIO. TRANGUARD. COM/ Driver Complement: 1 - 8" (20. 3cm) shielded, woofer Enclosure Type: vented with floor-coupled Power PortTM Overall Frequency Response: 26Hz - 200Hz -3dB Limits: 32Hz - 180Hz Crossover Frequency: variable 60Hz - 160Hz, 90Hz optimal (Low-pass filter) Amplifier Power*: FTC Rated Amplifier Power: 100W Continuous Average Power into 4Ohms with < . 05% THD, 30-200Hz Dynamic Power: 250W Available Finish: gloss black veneer Dimensions: 16 1/2"H x 13 1/2"W x 16 1/4"D 41. 9cmH x 34. 3cmW x 41. 3cmD Shipping Weight: 45lbs. (17. 7kg) each *This specification conforms to Federal regulations regarding amplifier power ratings. For purposes of comparison, be certain that all power ratings conform to these stringent FTC regulations. [. . . ]