Polk Audio PSW250, PSW350, PSW 450 User Manual

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PSW SERIES
PSW250
PSW350
PSW450
Instruction
Manual
Owners of RM Series
Systems: Refer to
instructions in
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A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK
Dear Music Lover,
Thank you for purchasing Polk Audio
®
speakers. Designing and building speakers is more than just a business for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight.
Your new Polk™speakers include the latest loudspeaker technology to assure outstanding performance and unmatched quality. Please take a moment to read through this manual for information on getting the greatest enjoyment from these fine instruments.
We make a wide variety of main, center, rear channel, powered subwoofer, and accessory speakers so you can assemble a complete and well matched high-performance surround sound system. If you would like more information on building the Polk system of your dreams, consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our Customer Service Department in North America call (800) 377-7655, Monday through Friday, 9:00am through 6:00pm Eastern time.
Sincerely,
Matthew S. Polk Chairman and Co-Founder
P.S.: A wealth of information can also be found on our award-winning web site: www.polkaudio.com.
POLK AUDIO— A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George Klopfer. Their dream was to make speakers with the performance of the world’s best speakers, at reasonable prices. They did so by applying scientific principles to speaker design and by concentrating sole­ly on the speaker business. That is how Polk became known as “The Speaker Specialists®.”
Today Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and is now one of the world’s largest manufacturers of home and car loudspeakers. Polk’s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value. Polk speakers have earned the praise of audio experts the world over, as well as dozens of awards for innova­tive, high-quality design. Polk Audio speakers are sold in over 50 countries and in audio/ video specialist retail locations throughout the U.S.
Founders Matthew Polk and George Klopfer still work alongside 300 dedicated Polk team members to bring you the best speakers you can buy.
FEATURES:
• 8"(PSW250), 10"(PSW350) or 12" (PSW450) direct radiating subwoofer driver for deep bass, smooth response and low distortion.
• Dual bass ports for deep bass and high acoustic efficiency.
• High current 50 watt (PSW250), 100 watt (PSW350) or 150 watt (PSW350) power amplifier
• Subwoofer volume control, variable crossover control and phase switch allow you to optimize performance to match your audio system, room acoustics, and program material.
•LFE input (PSW350 & PSW450)
• Switchable 80Hz high pass or full range speaker outputs (PSW450)
• Auto on-off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. When no signal is pre­sent, the circuit mutes the subwoofer.
GETTING STARTED
Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully. Notify your Polk dealer if you notice any dam­age or missing items. Keep the carton and packing material. They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be transported.
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Due to their compact size, Polk PSW Series subwoofers offer plenty of placement options—in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The sub­woofer may be placed anywhere in the room, but for the greatest possible bass output, place the subwoofer in a corner of the room. The subwoofer may lay on its side, but plac­ing it on its feet or base will yield the best performance (Figure 1). NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END— THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
The PSW250, PSW350 AND PSW450 are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a television set, if necessary. However, we do not recommend placing your TV set on the subwoofer. The vibration transmitted to the TV set may shorten the life of the TV. If you see any color distortion in your TV, move the subwoofer a few inches further from the set.
FIGURE 1
OK
OK
AMPLIFIER SIDE
LADO DEL AMPLIFICADOR
CÔTÉ AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER SEITE
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR AMPLIFICATEUR VERSTÄRKER
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO THE SYSTEM—GENERAL
If you elect to use the speaker level inputs, use two conductor 16 gauge or thicker speak­er wires. If you choose to use the line level inputs, use high quality, shielded RCA type interconnect cables (see hookup options). See your Polk dealer for wire recommendations.
Note that one of the 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 speakers sound “thin” with little bass and little to no center image, odds are that one of the speaker wires is connect­ed backwards. Double check all connections.
POWERED SUBWOOFER
AUTO
115 VAC 60Hz
120 Watts Max.
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.
Line
Level
Input
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
L R
WARNING
L+
L+
--
--
Speaker Level Input
Speaker Level Output
+R
+R
POWER
OFF
VOLUME
CONTROL
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 unfrayed 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.
NOT OK
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER
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NOT OK
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER
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Line Level Input
R L
-
+
-
+
RL
+--+
RL
+--+
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT
R L
- +-
+
FRONT
RECEIVER
PSW
FRONT
CHANNEL
FRONT
CHANNEL
FIGURE 2 (PSW250 AND PSW350)
FIGURE 2A (PSW450 ONLY)
USING PUSH-TAB AND 5-WAY BINDING POST CONNECTORS
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 2).
The PSW450 uses 5-way binding posts, which operate a little differently. Unscrew the red or black nut several turns until the hole in the shaft appears. Push the bare wire into the hole and retighten nut finger tight (Figure 2a).
Make sure that the two bare wire ends do not touch each other. Such an electrical short will cause your receiver or amplifier to turn off or malfunction.
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