PSWi8M - Subwoofer POLK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PSWi8M POLK

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L PSWi-8M WIRELESS POWERED

SUBWOOFERIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

. Do not use this apparatus near water.

. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

ith the manufacturer’s instructions.

. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

it into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

2. 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

hen moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

r when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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

r objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain

or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug

from the receptacle.

17. The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: Listen Carefully

Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume: You should limit prolonged exposure to volumes that exceed 85 decibels(dB). For more about safe volume levels, go to www.polkaudio.com/education/article/SPL/, or refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html. The CAUTION marks shown here are located

n the back of your PSWi-8M.

ide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully. CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Class B Emissions Limits

his Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of

he Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations. Product Disposal

ertain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply regarding

he disposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer

here you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk Audio Importer/ Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA. Phone: +1-410-358-3600; in California: 1-800-377-7655.

his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

oes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

y turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING STATEMENT

FCC NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This Device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules; Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1). This device may not cause interference and (2). This device must accept any interference received,, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance from the Canadian Representative. 2 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) ENGLISHCustomer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 3

Caution: Subwoofers are heavy. Exercise caution when unpacking your subwoofer. Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio PSWi-8 M Wireless Subwoofer carton. Inside, you should find:

• Online Registration Card If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Polk Audio PSWi-8 M fails to operate, please notify your dealer immediately. We recommend keeping your original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

The PSWi-8M Wireless Subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room, up to 30' (10 meters) from its transmitter. Your Wireless Subwoofer is really easy to place and can go just about anywhere in the room. Plus you don’t have to worry about connecting wires, because the only wire you have to plug in is the power cord to an AC outlet. Note: Placing your subwoofer in a corner of your room will reinforce the subwoofer’s output, making it sound louder. We do recommend placing your subwoofer in different locations within your room to learn what produces the best sound quality based upon your listening preferences. Specifications Dimensions 12 1/2" W x 12 1/2" D x 13" H (31.75cm x 31.75cm x 33.02cm) System Power 50 Watts Continous 100 Watts Dynamic Subwoofer Weight 21 lbs (9.53kg) For more information on subwoofer placement, go to: www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=20. PSWi-8M INPUTS AND CONTROLS Transmitter Audio Inputs—Use the provided 5' RCA cable to connect the audio outputs from your TV to the transmitter inputs. Wireless Sync Button—Used to re-establish audio connection between transmitter and subwoofer. LED—Indicates transmitter is active/pairing. Power Connection—The transmitter power supply is connected here using the USB cable. Alternatively, you can power the transmitter directly from select Mitsubishi televisions with USB connections. Subwoofer Phase Switch—Flips subwoofer signal phase. Line-Level Inputs—Connects the subwoofer to a receiver using RCA cables when a wireless connection is not used. Volume—Adjusts the volume of the wireless subwoofer. Power Mode LED—Shines green when the wireless subwoofer is on/pairing. Power Switch—Turns the wireless subwoofer on or off.

APPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. REFER

DO NOT OPENAC INPUT100-120V~ 60Hz 0.5A E221915 14CG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada

OPTION #1: TVs with a USB port on the back.

• Connect the left and right audio outputs on your TV to the left and right inputs on the transmitter.

• Connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your TV and to the back of the transmitter .

• Connect the AC plug on the subwoofer (not shown) to a wall outlet, and turn power switch “ON”.

CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER

AND TRANSMITTER The PSWi-8M transmitter and subwoofer come from the factory configured to work together. If the subwoofer stops receiving an audio signal, follow these instructions to re-establish the connection.

1. Turn off the subwoofer’s AC Mains switch.

2. Press and hold the SYNC button on the transmitter for three (3) seconds.

3. The status light on the transmitter will blink very quickly, indicating that the

subwoofer and transmitter are ready to be connected.

4. Turn on the subwoofer’s AC Mains switch. When the subwoofer’s LED shines

solid green, the subwoofer and the transmitter are connected and ready to use. OPTION #2: TVs with no USB port on the back.

• Connect the left and right audio outputs on your TV to the left and right inputs on the transmitter.

• Connect the USB cable to the power adapter and to the back of the transmitter.

• Connect the AC plug on the subwoofer (not shown) to a wall outlet, and turn power switch to “ON”.

ADJUSTING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Note: When you set up your subwoofer for the first time, you will probably have to make some adjustments before you hear what you personally like.

FINE TUNING YOUR SUBWOOFER

• Volume: Adjust by ear using a wide variety of CDs and video sources. Adjust for deep, powerful bass without “boominess”until the voice sounds natural.

• Phase Switch: Playing music and sitting in your listening position, carefully listen for the point at which the subwoofer transitions to your main speakers. This is the crossover point, and this point should be below the frequency of a male human voice. Whichever phase setting sounds louder or fuller at the subwoofer’s crossover point is the optimum setting. Sometimes no difference will be heard. Rear of TV Wireless Transmitter USB HDMI LEFT AUDIO OUTRIGHT

ear of TV Wireless TransmitterT ROUBLESHOOTING Subwoofer does – Ensure the subwoofer is plugged not power on. into a live wall outlet. – Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the “ON” position. No sound from – Turn up the volume control. subwoofer. – Reestablish the subwoofer and the

ransmitter connection. (see instructions on page 4) Bass output not loud enough. – Turn up the volume control. – Place the Wireless Subwoofer closer to a corner of the room. The subwoofer’s sound – The Wireless Subwoofer could be too far is intermittent, sounds away from the transmitter to receive a weak or is distorted sufficiently strong signal. Try moving it closer. – Try turning off other 2.4 GHZ devices (cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE

If, after following these hookup directions, you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem to the subwoofer call Polk Audio’s friendly Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 (calls from US or CAN only), 410-358-3600 9am to 5:30pm EST, Monday through Friday. You may also contact us via email: polkcs@polkaudio.com. For more detailed hookup information and manual updates, visit: www.polkaudio.com. Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 5

ike all wireless devices, your PSWi-8 M m ay be susceptible

o RF interference from such sources as microwave ovens,

iFi computer systems, video game systems, cordless

elephones, blue tooth systems, baby monitors and other devices. In particular, any devices operating in the 2.4GHz band may cause intermittent wireless connections between the PSWi-8 M. It is also possible that your PSWi-8M may affect

ther wireless systems. For the most part, you can avoid wire-

ess performance problems by physically separating these

evices from your PSWi-8 Maintaining a distance of several

eet or more between your PSWi-8 M s peaker and any wireless device should prevent any mutual interference effects. If you do notice any subwoofer signal dropouts take care to identify the root cause (most commonly having other wireless devices too

lose) and resolve accordingly. Any interference effects from a

icrowave oven will cease once the oven stops operating and

ay be resolved on a long-term basis by increasing the physical distance between your PSWi-8 M and the microwave oven. A Note Regarding Wireless Performance:CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

APPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. REFER

ERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENAC INPUT100-120V~ 60Hz 0.5A E221915 14CG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada

APPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. REFER

DO NOT OPENAC INPUT100-120V~ 60Hz 0.5A E221915 14CG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada

olk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers

he Product to any other party.

olk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT(S) and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker

roduct 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. Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that any AMPLIFIER

R OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years

rom the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.

o allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service, please register your new product online at: www.polkaudio.com/registration or call Polk customer service 800-377-7655

n the USA and Canada (outside the USA: 410-358-3600) within ten (10) days of the date of original purchase. Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt. Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to

he Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 1 Viper Way, Vista CA, 92081. 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

xamination 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

he Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of

olk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster,

isuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product

hich has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. All implied warranties on this Product

re limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. This warranty does not cover service, parts, or supplies to repair damage to property other than the Product. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or in-ability 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. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada, the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs. The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.