Polk Audio PSWi-8M User Manual

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PSWi-8M

WIRELESS
POWERED
SUBWOOFER

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

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. Read these instructions.

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2. Keep these instructions.
. Heed all warnings.

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4. Follow all instructions.
. Do not use this apparatus near water.

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. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

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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

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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.

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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularlyat 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

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table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

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avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

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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,

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does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: Toreduce 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. Tocompletelydisconnect 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

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AUTION: To prevent electric shock, match

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ide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

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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

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he Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Product Disposal

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

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

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here you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country.

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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: [phone]; in California: 1-800-377-7655.

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his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

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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

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

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y turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

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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

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.

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that may cause undesired operation.

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Thisdevice complies withPart 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operationis subject
tothe following twoconditions: (1) thisdevice may not causeharmful
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includinginterference that maycause undesired operation.

ThisClass B digitalapparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003.
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Caution: Subwoofers are heavy. Exercise caution when unpacking your subwoofer.
Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio

M Wireless Subwoofer carton. Inside, you should find:

PSWi-8

• Wireless Subwoofer

• Transmitter Box

• 5' USB Cable

• 5' RCA Cable

• Wall Power Adapter
Owners Manual

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• Online Registration Card

If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Polk Audio

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PSWi-8
We recommend keeping your original carton and packing
materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER FOR THE BEST SOUND

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.

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

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.

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.

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CONNECTING THE

Rear of TV

Wireless
Transmitter

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TRANSMITTER TO YOUR TV

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”.

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”.

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.

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.

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ROUBLESHOOTING

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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.

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(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: [e-mail]. For more detailed
hookup information and manual updates, visit: www.polkaudio.com.

A Note Regarding Wireless Performance:

ike all wireless devices, your PSWi-8

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devices. In particular, any devices operating in the 2.4GHz
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notice any subwoofer signal dropouts take care to identify the
root cause (most commonly having other wireless devices too

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