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Manual
Safety
This product was designed and manufactured
and safety standards. Please note the following installation and
operation precautions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Instructions
to
meet strict quality
Read
Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the system is operated.
Retain
Instructions. The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
Heed
Warnings.
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow
Instructions.
be
followed.
Damage
amplifier
personnel under the following conditions:
Carts
a cart
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
from tip-over.
Correct
Register
way
Requiring
or
a.
If
liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
b. If the product has been exposed
c. If the product does not operate normally
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered
adjustment
often require extensive
restore the product
d.
If
the product has been dropped
been damaged.
e.
When the product exhibits a distinct change
performance this indicates a need for service.
and
or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Use.
Your
to
ensure
All warnings on the products and
All operating and use instructions should
Service.
receiver and refer servicing
by
the operating instructions, as an improper
of
other controls may result
Unplug this product from the
to
qualified service
to
rain
work
by a qualified technician
to
its normal operation.
or
the cabinet has
in
the
or
water.
by
following the
in
damage and
in
Stands. The products should be used only with
to
overturn. Use caution
to
avoid injury
This product is
Product. Registering your product
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can contact you regarding safety notices.
not
intended for use outdoors.
is
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Safe
Limits
of
Operation
Polk Audio specifies the recommended amplification range for
each
of
its passive (non-amplified) loudspeakers. Typically that
specification will be expressed as a range
20-200
those numbers mean when choosing a receiver
your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number indicates the lowest
continuous rated power that will yield acceptable performance
a typical listening environment. The higher number indicates the
highest per channel power that should be used with your Polk
speakers. That number should not be confused with a "Power
Handling" specification , and it does not imply that the speaker will
safely handle that full amount of power on a long-term basis. We
specify a wide range
manufacturers use the same method for rating power.
quality lower-rated amplifiers sound better and play louder than low
quality units with higher power rating.
Similarly, we recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated
power above the Power Hand ling limits
having extra power available f
better sound quality, maximum dynamic range and effortless high
volume output. But
of
Loudspeakers can
its wattage, is made
can clearly produce. Operatio n
levels
add a harsh, gritty sound
avoid excessive amplifier volume.
volume
just about any speaker, regardless
amplifier
sure the amplifier is turned off when you're connecting
disconnecting cables.
Watts (per channel).
we
your amplifier or receiver for daily listening.
be
to
of
audible distortion originating
down
or risk damaging your speakers.
to
or beyond the point
It
is important
of
power ratings because not a
or
short term peaks is conducive
strongly urge you not
damaged when an amplifier, regardless
play at higher listening levels than its power
at
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to
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fact, high
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use the full power
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you hear
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power rating, if you drive an
distortion. And always make}
distortion-turn
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Each box contains:
1 . Loudspeaker(s)
2. Owner's
3. Registration card
4.
In
manual
Adhesive-backed rubber pads
(eight for bookshelf speakers
Box
the
four for center channel speakers)
and
mount template
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get the best sound
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speakers correctly.
not
Connect
(for S35,
included)
Your
quality, it's important
S15
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Wire Preparation
the hookup directions included
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insulation from each
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the wire
of
ual
terminals
black(-).
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your speaker and the wire from the negative
amplifier
wire has some indicator (such as
on one
These recommendations are for
amplifier/receiver to each speaker:
Runs Gauge
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Lengths greater than
but
Lengths greater than
but less tf\an
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to
conductors into
on the rear of each speaker is
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the binding post, unscrew the binding post cap
it seats
to
firmly
near the base of the
hole
of
insulated
good
with the wi
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connection. Tighten the binding post
but
re,
connect wire
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and insert the bare wire into the
post. Do not insert the
not give you a
will
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cap until
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options
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have
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speaker wires, and it's
the more commonly
of
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wire
wire that could come into contact.
different speaker
more convenient options when it comes
reconnecting wires.
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to
caps
plugs, carefully
plug holes .
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up
to set
work fine. Just make sure there a
locations, spade
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binding posts have openings
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individual
accept
pry out the binding post
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Satellite
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amplifier or receiver connect
on your speakers.
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wires is
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the speaker
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connections.
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lugs
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their
of
bass
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Signature
Owner's
Series
Manual
Bi-Wiring
Bi-wiring
transparency
run separate speaker wires to the
from
high frequency drivers, the
low
upper
terminals.
amplifier
configuration instructions.
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low frequen
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require that you place the speakers farther apart, you may
choose
more solid center image.
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speakers
rear channel surround speaker placement
slightly behind and above the listening position.
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screw insert
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Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only.
This warranty will terminate automatically prior
expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers
product
Polk Audio, Inc., warrants,
only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVER
COMPONENT(S)
Product will be free from defects
for a period
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offer the best possible warranty service, please
in
to
keep your original purchase receipt.
on
this Polk Loudspeaker
in
material and workmanship
from
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Authorized
the USA and Canada (outside the
(1
0)
days
original
Dealer.
of
the
date of original
the
retail
This warranty is
Product is defective
above, your sole remedy shall be repair
provided abov
you for any incidental
the use
or
of
states
damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may
to
All
of
on
may not apply
rights, and you also
to
or
a Polk Authorized Dealer has been advised
such damages,
do
you.
implied warranties on this Product are limited
this expressed Warranty. Some states
how
long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations
state.
in
lieu
of
all other expressed Warranties.
in
materials or workmanship as warranted
or
replacement as
e.
In
no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable
or
consequent
inability
not allow the exclusion or limitation
to
use the Product, even if Polk Audi
or
for any claim
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may have other rights which vary from state
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any other party. Some
do
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consequential
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purchase, prepaid insured
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the original shipping container or its equivalent;
the risk of loss
upon examination
it is determined that
workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk
the Polk Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair
this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.
All replaced parts and Products become the property
Products replaced
returned
This warranty does
caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence,
inadequate packing
voltage inputs in excess
cosmetic appearance
to
def
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modification
approved
purchased
Serial
number
with
or
or
to
you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
in
materials
of
the Prod uct which has
by
Polk. This warranty
from
an
on
defaced.
be shipped, together with proof
to
the Polk Authorized Dealer from
or
to
the Facto
damage
at
or
the
in
transit is
the Factory
the
unit was defective
repaired under this warranty will be
not
include service
or
shipping procedures, comm
of
the rated maximum
of
cabinetry
or
workmanship,
unauthorized
Product
to
be borne
or
Polk Authorized Dealer
in
materials
or
parts
to
of
not
directly attributable
or
service, repair,
not
been authorized or
shall
terminate
dealer
or
if
has
been
removed,
in
any of the
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by
you. If
or
or
or
replace
of
Polk.
repair damage
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the unit,
or
if
tampered
to
This Warranty applies only
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