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High Performance Wireless Amplifier.
Your old speaker’s new best friend.
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Contents
What’s in the Box ...................................................................... 3
Getting Started ......................................................................... 3
Connecting Your A1 .................................................................. 4
Playing Music ........................................................................... 5
Specifications ........................................................................... 5
Technical Assistance & Contact ................................................. 6
High Performance Wireless Amplifier.
Your old speaker’s new best friend.
A great sounding pair of loudspeakers never goes out of style,
especially in a digital world. The Omni A1 enables you to stream
Polk’s widely regarded signature sound wirelessly to your existing
component loudspeakers. It’s that simple. The Omni A1 wireless
amplifier includes customized EQ settings for optimizing the
performance with Polk speakers, and has a peak power rating of
75 W x 2 channels. Music lovers and vinyl collectors will enjoy the
fact that the Omni A1 also includes a phono input for their turntable.
The Polk Omni Collection
Your A1 wireless audio amplifier is part of the Polk Omni Collection,
the First Great-Sounding Wireless Music System™. The A1 can
be used as a stand-alone wireless speaker or as part of a family.
With the Omni Collection, you can effortlessly enjoy Polk’s signature
sound anywhere or everywhere in your home; Start with one and
then add throughout your home. Stream your favorite music services,
internet radio and your personal digital music library all from your
smartphone, tablet or computer.
And because you can mix and match speakers with the open
DTS Play-Fi
has never been easier. Equipped with Polk’s widely respected
signature sound and a simple setup, you’re ready to listen to your
favorite music right out of the box.
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technology standard, future-proofing your technology
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What’s In The Box
• Polk A1 amp
• Power cable
• User Guide
For The Best DTS Play-Fi Experience
To ensure your system is operating under the best environment
possible, here are a few additional tips:
• For the fastest streaming performance, especially when
connecting to multiple speakers simultaneously, an 802.11n
router or better is recommended.
• Ensure the DTS Play-Fi device is within wireless reach of your
router, or that the signal is not hindered by concrete, brick,
or other dense walls. The quality of your connection can be
observed in the Polk Omni App by the Wireless Strength icon.
Getting Started
Your Home Network
In general, Wi-Fi is the wireless streaming of data over a network.
Here, Wi-Fi audio is the streaming of music throughout a home
network by connecting multiple speakers and/or devices together.
The controller for the Polk Omni Collection is the Polk Omni App,
which sends music information to each DTS Play-Fi enabled
speaker or device.
System Requirements
It all begins by building a wireless home network, preferably one
with a high-speed Internet connection. Here’s what you’ll need to
connect your A1 to your network:
• A Wireless Network connected to the internet with an 802.11g
router or better*.
• An Android device with version 2.2 operating system or
newer OR an iOS device with version 6.0 operating system
or newer.
• The password for your wireless network (if required).
*Router type is usually listed on the router, itself. Please call the Polk Preferred
Services @ 1-800-638-7276 for further questions related to router type
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A1 Buttons
Controls
Volume Up
Volume Down
Play/Pause
Source LED
TV/Home Theater, Turntable, Aux
Omni A1 Back Panel
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5
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1. Speaker Out—right and left channel hookups
2. Wi-Fi Setup Button—to connect wirelessly to your
Wi-Fi network
3. OPT In—digital connection from TV
4. Sub Out—wired connection to subwoofer
5. Phono In—wired connection for turntable*
6. USB—for firmware updates only
7. AUX In—wired connection from portable device
8. 100-240V—power cable connects here
*Very Important Note: The Phono In is an RIAA compensated
input only. The jacks have 100 ohm termination plugs pre-installed.
Whenever the Phono In is not being used, these plugs must
remain installed to eliminate low-level noise from entering the
line-in phono input.
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Hooking Up Speakers to Your A1 Amplifier
3. The white light on the back will blink quickly for about
20 seconds, after which it will begin to pulse slowly.
4. The slowly pulsing light means your device is ready to
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Note: if the Wi-Fi LED is not pulsing slowly, Press and hold
the Wi-Fi setup button (for 8 seconds), until you hear the
second tone.
5. Download the Polk Omni App from the Apple App Store or
Google Play Store.
Recommended Speaker Power Ratings
Your speakers should be rated to handle at least 50W for 8 Ohm
speakers, and at least 100W for 4 Ohm speakers. Do not connect
speakers rated at less than 4 Ohms to the Omni A1 amplifier.
If you’re using speaker wire only (no banana plugs), simply loosen
the binding post caps to uncover the connection hole.
Insert the stripped end of the speaker wire into the hole, then
tighten the cap securely. The bare wire should be held firmly in
the binding post.
If you’re using banana plugs, insert the plug into the back of the
binding post until a tight connection is made.
Note: Connect the red ( positive +) and black (negative -)
terminals from each speaker to the corresponding binding
posts on the A1, identified by a red ring (+) and a black ring (-)
respectively. Do not mismatch polarities, as this will result in weak,
distorted sound.
Connecting Your Turntable to the A1 Amplifier
When you connect your turntable to the A1 Amplifier, be sure and
connect the ground wire at the setscrew next to the Phono In jacks.
Connecting Your A1
Wi-Fi Setup
1. To ensure the easiest setup, place your A1 amp near your
internet-connected wireless router. Note, when setup is
complete, you can move your device anywhere you want to.
2. Connect the included power cable to the A1 and a power
outlet. The device will power on automatically.
6. Launch the app and follow the instructions.
Utility App
Note: to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode with a WPS
compatible router, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the A1 for
4 seconds or until the first beep. Now push the WPS button on
your wireless router. The A1 will automatically connect to your
network without the need to enter your password.
Wired Ethernet Connection
A hard-wired Ethernet connection can provide a faster transfer rate
than a wireless connection. While Polk Omni Collection products
do not have a dedicated Ethernet port, they do have a USB Port.
Using an Ethernet adapter for a USB cable, you can connect your
products directly to your router.
Apps
iOS device instructions
1. Launch the Polk Omni app.
2. The app will suggest that a new device is ready to be setup.
Click on the device and hit next within the app to take you to
setup instruction screens.
3. Exit the Polk Omni app and go to your Settings on your
iOS device.
4. Select Wi-Fi. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Once enabled,
choose from the list the device listed with “DTS Play-Fi”
in the name.
5. Once selected, exit the settings menu and return to the
Polk Omni App to select your wireless network.
(if password protected, enter your password)
6. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi
light will change from blinking to a solid white.
7. You’re connected! From here, feel free to rename your device
with one of the preset names, create your own custom name,
or skip right to enjoying music.
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Android device instructions
1. Launch the Polk Omni app.
2. The app will automatically find your device and prompt you
to set it up. Tap the “Set up” button.
3. If your Wi-Fi network is protected, enter the password.
The app will connect the device to the network.
4. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi light
will change from blinking to a solid white.
5. You’re connected! From here, feel free to rename your device
with one of the preset names, create your own custom name,
or skip right to enjoying music.
Polk Omni Utility App
For access to extended functionality, including Product Firmware
Updates, Source Selection, and EQ Settings (Polk Omni A1 Amp
and Omni P1 Adapt only when paired with Polk Audio speakers),
download the free Polk Omni App, available from the App Store or
Google Play Store.
Note: This app is not required for daily music streaming use.
Downloading the DTS Play-Fi PC App
• Visit https://Play-Fi.com/windows/polk
• Click on “Download Free Version”
• Once downloaded to PC, DTS Play-Fi logo will show up
in your Task Manager.
• Click on DTS Play-Fi driver
• Click on any zone to begin controlling.
Call the Polk Preferred Services @ 1-800-638-7276 to find out
how to upgrade to the Premium Play-PC driver for multi-zone
control capabilities.
Working with NAS Drives, PCs, and Mac Devices
The Polk Omni App is capable of recognizing any Media Server
or NAS drive that is broadcasting over your home network and that’s
configured for open access using the DLNA protocol. Using the
DTS Play-Fi Windows app, the Polk Omni Collection products will
play any file capable of being played by the Windows operating
system, including all music services. See “Downloading the DTS
Play-Fi PC App” above to learn more..
Because OSX devices don’t support DLNA, a third party software
(ex. Twonky, Plex or Servio) must be downloaded for them to be
visible to the network. Once downloaded, all locally stored content
on OSX-based devices will show up within the Polk Omni App under
“Media Server.”
Where to locate your A1 Amplifier
Your Omni A1 Amplifier will be wired into a stereo pair of component
loudspeakers. The proximity of your network router to your audio system
is what matters, and that will be subject to the performance capabilities
of your router.
Playing Music
Now that you’re connected, open the Polk Omni app to begin playing
music. To begin playing music, start by selecting the preferred music
source. The next step is to select the device(s) from which you want
to hear the music. When done, click “Next.” You can now select the
music you want to play. Music choices to select from include:
Your personal music library- hear all the music
stored on your phone, tablet or computer through
your Polk Omni products and all throughout your home.
Internet Radio- Enjoy radio stations from around the
world, in virtually any genre, and all of it free. Internet
Radio has 37,000 stations with popular brands like
Disney, BBC, NPR, Fox News Radio, Wall Street
Journal Radio and more.
Online music services- Stream the most popular
online music services including Pandora and Songza.
For the most updated list of music services, visit
www.polkaudio.com. Services like KKBox, QQMusic
and Deezer are available internationally in select countries.
Adding another speaker or component
Adding to your Polk Omni Collection is easy
The Omni Collection makes creating a whole house wireless
music system as simple as pushing a button or two. Add more
S2 speakers, a sound bar, an amp or adapter to an existing
audio system.
• From the Omni App home page, choose “Settings.”
• From the “Settings” screen, choose “Add DTS Play-Fi Device.”
• Follow the app’s instructions to add the device to your list.
Maximum number of rooms/zone supported:
Eight separate wireless source devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.),
each with its own source, are supported simultaneously and any
wireless source device can stream to 8 playback devices. Due to
bandwidth limitations of most wireless networks, we do not recommend
more than 16 wireless DTS Play-Fi products on the Wi-Fi network at
a given time. With hard-wired Ethernet connections (customary for
audio/video racks or in custom installation configurations), up to
256 devices can be theoretically supported. Call the Polk Preferred
Services @ 1-800-638-7276. for more information.
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Primary vs. Secondary Speakers
Once inside the Polk Omni app, you will notice that when
sending music to your devices, they are grouped into primary and
secondary zones. The DTS Play-Fi software requires that a primary
speaker be selected to create a new listening session or zone.
This is designed to maximize synchronization down to one
millisecond thereby eliminating any sound echo that can be found
from other ecosystems.
Our recommendation for your listening environment is to always
select as your primary device the DTS Play-Fi enabled product
with the strongest signal strength. Note, however, that secondary
speakers are connected to your primary speaker. As such, if you
disable your primary speaker, any secondary speakers will
likewise be temporarily disabled until a primary speakers is
once again selected.
A1 Amplifier Specifications
Width 8.62 in / 21.90 cm
Height 2.99 in / 7.60 cm
Depth 8.62 in / 21.90 cm
Wireless Connectivity 2.4GHz & 5.8GHz
Amplification Class-D Digital. Power:
75 Watts x 2
Outputs Left and right speaker binding
posts, LFE wired connection
to subwoofer
Inputs Optical, 1/8" analog, USB for
firmware updates, Phono
Included in Box power cable
Warranty 1 year
Dual-Band Capabilities
The Polk Omni Collection products all have “dual-band” capabilities.
The most standard wireless band – 2.4 GHz – can often times
be congested and slow, especially in environments where you
have many routers sending wireless signals (ex. mixed-use
developments like apartment buildings). In these instances, the
Omni Collection can also jump onto the 5 GHz band.
DTS Play-Fi Accepted File Formats:
• mp3 (MPEG Layer III)
• m4a and aac (Advanced Audio Coding)
• flac (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
• wav (Waveform Audio File)
File Quality:
• Lossless file reproduction up to 16-bit/48kHz
(CD Quality) and proper file handling for full compatibility
with all high-resolution music up to 24bit/192k.
• Plays all format bitrates [kbps]. DTS Play-Fi transmits
high-resolution files, but it does down-sample them so that
they can be distributed throughout a home.
Software Updates
In the spirit of improving the performance and functionality of
your system, software updates will be required from time to time.
To download those updates, we highly encourage you to register
your Polk product during the setup process. On the home page
of the app, scroll down to “Preferred Services” and follow the
listed instructions.
Basic Troubleshooting
Under “Settings” on the Omni App home page, you will find a
category called Troubleshooting. This link will take you to the DTS
Play-Fi Knowledge Base https://Play-Fi.com/faq?/support. Note
that quite often an issue can be traced back to router or network
performance. As always, for help answering any of your questions,
please call the Polk Preferred Services @ 1-800-638-7276.
Important Note: Router speeds and ranges that a manufacturer
lists are determined under ideal operating conditions. A router’s
signal can be affected by walls and their construction materials.
Technical Assistance
Thank you for your Polk purchase. If you have a question or
comment, please feel free to call us or email us. In North America,
call PolkCustomer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
EST) or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US,
call +1-410-358-3600.
Contact Us Directly
Polk
5601 Metro Drive Baltimore, MD 21215
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