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OWNER’S
MANUAL
R Series LOUDSPEAKERS
R15
R20
R30
R50
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Using Binding Post
connectors.
Loosen hex nut and
insert bare speaker
wire through hole.
Tighten hex nut down
to make connection.
Do not insert insulated section of wire
into hole (you will not
get a connection).
Utilização de conectores tipo borne Solte
a porca hexagonal
e insira o fio
desencapado da caixa
acústica no orifício.
Aperte a porca para
fazer a conexão. Não
insira a seção isolada
do fio no orifício (não
haverá conexão).
Utilizzo dei connettori
a vite:
allentare il dado
esagonale e inserire
nel foro il conduttore
nudo del cavo di
potenza. Serrare il
dado per eseguire la
connessione. Non
inserire nel foro il
tratto isolato di cavo
(non si realizzerebbe
la connessione).
Bornes de
branchement.
Desserrez l'écrou de la
borne et insérez le fil
dénudé dans le trou.
Resserrez fermement
l'écrou pour assurer
un bon contact.
N'insérez pas la gaine
du fil dans le trou car
le contact électrique
ne se fera pas.
Uso de conectores de
tornillo de presión.
Afloje la tuerca
hexagonal e inserte el
cable sin aislamiento
a través del agujero.
Apriete la tuerca
hexagonal para hacer
la conexión. No
inserte la sección
aislada del cable en el
agujero pues en ese
caso no se establecerá
la conexión.
Basic speaker hookup.
Make certain that the
red (+) and black (-)
connectors on your
amplifier or receiver
connect to the red (+)
and black (-) connectors on your speakers.
If your speakers
sound “thin,” with
little bass and little or
no center image,
odds are that one of
the speaker wires is
connected backwards.
Double check
all connections.
Conexão básica da
caixa acústica.
Certifique-se de que
os conectores vermelho (+) e preto (-) em
seu amplificador ou
receiver estejam
conectados aos
respectivos conectores
na caixa acústica. Se
suas caixas tiverem
um som “magro”,
com pouco grave ou
sem imagem central,
é provável que uma
das caixas esteja com
a conexão invertida.
Verifique novamente
todas as conexões.
Collegamento base
degli altoparlanti:
verificare che i connettori rosso (+) e nero (-)
dell’amplificatore o
del ricevitore siano
collegati ai connettori
rosso (+) e nero (-)
degli altoparlanti. Se il
suono di questi ultimi
è acuto, con bassi
poco percettibili e
immagine centrale
fioca o assente, è
probabile che uno dei
cavi degli altoparlanti
sia collegato in modo
invertito. Controllare
tutte le connessioni.
Grundlegender
Lautsprecheranschluss.
Sicherstellen, dass die
roten (+) und schwarzen
(-) Anschlüsse am
Verstärker oder Receiver
an die roten (+) und
schwarzen (-) Anschlüsse
an den Lautsprechern
angeschlossen sind.
Wenn die Lautsprecher
„schwach” klingen und
kaum Bässe oder mittleres Klangbild zu hören
sind, ist mit größter
Wahrscheinlichkeit einer
der Lautsprecherdrähte
falsch angeschlossen.
Alle Anschlüsse erneut
überprüfen.
Branchement des
enceintes.
Assurez-vous que les
bornes rouges (+) et
noires (-) de votre
amplificateur ou
récepteur sont bien
raccordées aux bornes
rouges (+) et noires
(-) de vos enceintes.
Si la sonorité de vos
enceintes semble
“grêle” avec peu de
graves et peu ou pas
d'image centrale, la
polarité d'un des fils
est probablement
inversée. Vérifiez
toutes les connexions.
Conexión básica de
altavoces.
Asegúrese de que los
conectores rojos (+) y
negros (-) del amplificador o receptor van
conectados a los
conectores rojos (+) y
negros (-) de los altavoces. Si los altavoces
suenan “finos” con
pocos bajos y poca o
ninguna imagen central, es probable que
uno de los cables esté
conectado al revés.
Revise bien todas las
conexiones.
Get the most realistic
stereo image by
placing speakers
as far apart as the
listeners are sitting
from them. If room
conditions require
that you place the
speakers farther
apart, you may
choose to angle the
speakers toward the
middle to support a
more solid center
image.
Para obter o som
estéreo mais real
possível, posicione as
caixas afastadas ao
máximo uma da
outra em relação
ao ouvinte. Se for
necessário posicionar
as caixas ainda muito
separadas, você pode
posicionar as caixas
em ângulo em
direção ao meio,
para obter um som
central melhor.
Per ottenere l’immagine stereo più fedele,
collocare gli altoparlanti a una distanza
tra l’uno e l’altro
uguale alla distanza
tra di essi e gli
ascoltatori. Se le
condizioni della sala
richiedono di collocare gli altoparlanti
a una distanza
maggiore, valutare la
possibilità di disporli
ad angolo verso il
centro per rafforzare
l’immagine centrale.
Der Stereosound hört
sich am realistischsten
an, wenn der Abstand
zwischen den
Lautsprechern und der
Abstand zwischen
Zuhörer und
Lautsprechern gleich
ist. Wenn die
Lautsprecher aufgrund
der Raumbedingungen
weiter auseinander
aufgestellt werden
müssen, sollten die
Lautsprecher in einem
Winkel zur Mitte positioniert werden, um
das mittlere Klangbild
besser zu unterstützen.
Pour obtenir la
meilleure image
stéréophonique, disposez les enceintes de
façon à ce que la distance qui les sépare
soit la même que la
distance qui les sépare
de votre point d'écoute. Si la distance
entre les enceintes
doit être plus grande
que leur distance du
point d'écoute,
dirigez-les vers ce
point pour obtenir
une image centrale
plus précise.
Obtenga la imagen
estereofónica más
realista posible separando los altavoces la
misma distancia que
hay entre los altavoces y el oyente. Si las
condiciones de la sala
exigen que coloque
los altavoces con
mayor separación,
puede orientarlos
hacia el centro para
producir una imagen
central de sonido
más sólida.
You can use R Series
speakers as rear
surround speakers in
a Polk Audio home
theater system. Ideal
rear channel surround
speaker placement is
on a side wall, slightly
behind and above the
listening position.
Você pode usar caixas
da série R como caixas
de surround traseiras
em home theaters
Polk Audio. O posicionamento ideal
do canal surround
traseiro é em uma
parede lateral,
ligeiramente para
trás e acima da
posição de audição.
Si possono adoperare
gli altoparlanti Serie R
come altoparlanti
surround posteriori in
un sistema Home
Theater Polk Audio.
La loro collocazione
ideale è su una parete
laterale, leggermente
dietro e più in alto
della posizione di
ascolto.
Die Lautsprecher der
R-Serie können als
hintere SurroundLautsprecher in einem
Polk AudioHeimtheatersystem
verwendet werden.
Die optimale Position
der hinteren KanalSurroundLautsprecher ist an
den Seitenwänden
etwas hinter und
oberhalb der
Hörposition.
Vous pouvez utiliser
les enceintes de la
Série R pour les
canaux ambiophoniques d'un système de cinéma maison. Dans ce cas, leur
disposition idéale est
sur les murs latéraux,
légèrement derrière
et au dessus du point
d'écoute.
Puede usar los altavoces de la serie R como
altavoces posteriores
surround en el sistema de cine en casa
de Polk Audio. La
posición ideal de los
altavoces surround de
canal posterior es en
una pared lateral, ligeramente detrás y por
encima del oyente.
Alternate rear
channel surround
speaker placement
for R Series speakers.
If you can not place
rear surrounds on the
side walls, position
them on the rear wall
above the listening
position.
Posicionamento alternativo para as caixas
acústicas de surround
traseiras da série R.
Se você não puder
posicionar as caixas
traseiras surround nas
paredes laterais,
coloque-as atrás,
acima da posição de
audição.
Collocazione alternativa degli altoparlanti
Serie R adoperati
come altoparlanti
surround del canale
posteriore:
se non è possibile
disporli sulle pareti
laterali, collocarli sulla
parete posteriore, più
in alto della posizione
di ascolto.
Alternative Position
der hinteren
Kanal-SurroundLautsprecher für
Lautsprecher der
R-Serie.
Wenn die hinteren
SurroundLautsprecher nicht an
den Seitenwänden
positioniert werden
können, die
Lautsprecher an
den hinteren Wand
oberhalb der
Hörposition
aufstellen.
Autre disposition des
enceintes de la Série
R pour les canaux
ambiophoniques.
Si vous ne pouvez pas
installer les enceintes
aux murs latéraux,
installez-les au mur
arrière, au dessus du
point d'écoute.
Colocación alterna de
los altavoces surround de canal posterior de la serie R.
Si no puede colocar
los altavoces surround
posteriores en las
paredes laterales,
colóquelos en la
pared de atrás
bien por encima
del oyente.
To use Banana Plugs (US only): Unscrew the Binding Post Lug Nuts completely to expose the Binding Post Plugs (plastic plugs inserted into the binding
posts). Carefully pry out the Binding Post Plugs to expose Banana Plug holes. Screw the lug nuts back on the Binding Posts and insert banana plugs.
(This is for US owners only.)
Polk Audio Customer Service: 800-377-7655 (U.S. & Canada) or 410-358-3600, polkcs@polkaudio.com for more information and accessories: www.polkaudio.com
Verwendung von
Anschlussklemmen.
Die Sechskantmutter
lösen, und den
blanken
Lautsprecherdraht in
die Öffnung einführen.
Die Sechskantmutter
festdrehen, um den
Anschluss herzustellen.
Nicht den isolierten Teil
des Drahts in die Öffnung einführen (es
wird kein Anschluss
hergestellt).
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Wall mounting the R15 & R20 Bookshelf Loudspeakers
The R Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers feature a built-in keyhole slot for easy wall mounting. When wall mounting, we recommend using either bare wire or spade lug connections
to ensure flush mounting. Follow the steps below to safely wall mount these speakers.
Wall mounting requires basic skills with tools such as a drill and a screwdriver. If you are
in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or
a professional installer.
• Make sure the material on which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall,
paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the speakers (R15=approx 9lbs/4kg ea;
R20=approx 16lbs/7.25kg ea).
• Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.
• Prior to installation, hold the speaker in the chosen location to make sure it safely
clears obstacles such as ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and
door/window frames.
• Each speaker has a keyhole mounting slot on the back panel. The slot appears centered
approximately 1w" down from the top of the cabinet, approximately 4" from the left
corner of the R20 and 34" from the left corner of the R15. Use these measurements to
Fig. 1
mark to your mounting location, being sure to leave approximately 1-2" of
clearance above the speaker to compensate for the function of the keyhole slot.
• If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive #10 sheet metal
screws (not included) through the wall and into the stud [figure 2a].
• If there is no stud behind the wall at the chosen location, install #10 wall
anchors (not supplied) into the wall by following the wall-anchor-manufacturer’s
instructions. [figure 2b].
•Tighten screws into stud or wall anchors, leaving screw heads protruding a" to 2"
to leave room for attached wire and ensure that the screw fits into the keyhole slot.
The speaker should mount flush to the wall.
• Line up the keyhole slot so that the screw head passes through the large
center hole of the slot.
• Let the speaker slide straight down, allowing the screw head to slip
behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot [figure 3].
• Tug gently on the speaker to make certain that the speaker is secure.
• If the speaker is not held snug against the wall by the screw heads, remove
the speaker from the wall, drive the screws in a little further and then
remount the speaker.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Use #10 screw for wall
stud, use #10 wall
anchors & screw for
no wall stud.
Use tornillos N° 10
cuando haya parales
internos en la pared,
use tornillos y anclas
N° 10 cuando no haya
parales internos.
Utilisez des vis #10
pour fixation sur un
montant ou, en
absence de montant,
des vis #10 avec
chevilles.
a
Für Wandpfosten
#10 Schrauben
verwenden. Falls
kein Wandpfosten
vorhanden ist,
#10 Maueranker
und Schrauben
verwenden.
Se la parete è di
legno, usare viti N. 10,
altrimenti usare viti
e ancoraggi appositi
N. 10.
Utilize um parafuso
10 para viga na
parede ou um parafuso 10 com âncora se
não houver viga.
b
Slide the speaker
down on the screw
heads to catch the
keyhole slots.
Deslice el altavoz
sobre las cabezas de
los tornillos para que
encajen en las ranuras
en forma de ojo de
cerradura.
Glissez les enceintes
sur les têtes de vis
jusqu'à ce que les
encoches en trou de
serrure s'enclenchent.
Den Lautsprecher
mit den
Schlüssellochschlitzen
auf die
Schraubenköpfe
setzen und nach
unten schieben.
Fare scorrere l’altoparlante verso il
basso sulla testa della
vite in modo che
questa si introduca
nell’apposita
scanalatura.
Deslize a caixa sobre a
cabeça do parafuso
até encontrar o furo
de encaixe.
Clean cabinets with
a damp cloth. Avoid
harsh detergents and
cleaning fluids.
Vacuum grilles to
remove dust.
Limpie las cajas con
un paño húmedo.
Evite los detergentes
fuertes y los líquidos
de limpieza. Pásele la
aspiradora a las
rejillas para quitarles
el polvo.
Nettoyez les enceintes
avec un linge humide.
N'utilisez jamais de
détergent abrasif ou
de nettoyant.
Dépoussiérez
délicatement les
grilles à l'aspirateur.
Die Gehäuse mit
einem feuchten Tuch
reinigen. Scharfe
Reinigungsmittel
und -flüssigkeiten
vermeiden. Mit einem
Staubsauger den
Staub von den
Abdeckungen
entfernen.
Pulire le casse con un
panno umido. Non
usare né detergenti
forti né liquidi per
pulizia. Per ripulire
le griglie dalla
polvere usare un
aspirapolvere.
Limpe as caixas com
um pano úmido.
Evite produtos de
limpeza fortes. Passe
o aspirador de pó nas
telas para remover
a poeira.
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R15 R20 R30 R50
Driver Complement 1-w" (19mm) dome tweeter 1-w" (19mm) dome tweeter 1-w" (19mm) dome tweeter 1-w" (19mm) dome tweeter
(all shielded) 1-54" (133mm) driver 1-62" (165mm) driver 1-62" (165mm) driver 2-62" (165mm) driver
Overall Freq Response 60Hz - 24Hz 55Hz - 24Hz 45Hz - 24Hz 40Hz - 24Hz
-3dB Limits 65Hz - 20Hz 60Hz - 20Hz 55Hz - 20Hz 50Hz - 20Hz
Recommended
Amplification
20 - 100 watts/channel 20 - 100 watts/channel 20 - 100 watts/channel 20 - 150 watts/channel
Sensitivity @1m,
2.83Vrms drive level
89 dB 89 dB 89 dB 90 dB
Impedance compatible with 8 ohm outputs compatible with 8 ohm outputs compatible with 8 ohm outputs compatible with 8 ohm outputs
Crossover Topology 1st Order High Pass/ 2nd Order High Pass/ 2nd Order High Pass/ 2nd Order High Pass/
1st Order Low Pass Filter @ 3kHz 1st Order Low Pass Filter @ 3.2kHz 1st Order Low Pass Filter @ 2.8kHz 2nd Order Low Pass Filter @ 2.0kHz
Enclosure Type Ported Ported Ported Ported
Available Finish Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl Black Ash Vinyl Black Wood Veneer
Dimensions - Cabinet 10s"H x 62"W x 74"D 122"H x 7w"W x 11v"D 33w"H x 7w"W x 9"D 36w"H x 7w"W x 11v"D
270mmHx165.1mmWx184.2mmD 317.5mmHx196.9mmWx290.5mmD 857.3mmHx196.9mmWx228.6mmD 933.5mmHx196.9mmWx290.5mmD
Base 94"W x 92"D 94"W x 11d"D
235mmWx184.2mmD 235mmWx301.6mmD
Shipping Weight 17lbs / 7.7kg (pr) 32lbs. / 14.5kg(pr) 32lbs. / 14.5kg(ea) 40lbs. / 18.1kg(ea)
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