Polk Audio SAT30, SUB10 User Manual

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SUB10

SAT30

OUTDOOR SUBWOOFER

OUTDOOR SATELLITE

OWNERS MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. There are, however, some
installation and operation precautions which you
should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the system is operated.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended

by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the products.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Power Sources. This product should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated on the marking
labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.

9. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left un­attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.

10. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on this audio/video product.

11. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product

yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

12. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from

wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

b. If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.

c. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

d.When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

13. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or that the parts have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

14. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the products are in
proper operating condition.

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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 of power such
as 20-200 Watts (per channel). It is important to understand
what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver or am­plifier for your Polk Audio loudspeakers. The lower number
indicates the lowest continuous rated power that will yield
acceptable performance in a typical listening environment.
The higher number indicates the highest per channel power
that should be used with your Polk Audio 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 of power ratings because
not all electronics manufacturers use the same method
for rating power. In fact, high quality lower-rated amplifiers
sound better and play louder than low quality units with
higher power rating.

Automobile horsepower is a good analogy. Your car prob­ably has far more horsepower than it needs for your daily
commute and is likely capable of going well over 120mph
(190km/hr). Having that extra power is good for on-ramp
acceleration and danger avoidance (like getting away from
brain-eating zombies) but that doesn’t mean that it is advis­able to operate your car on North American highways at full
power and maximum speed for an extended period of time.
Just ask your local state trooper if you are in doubt. Similarly,
we recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated
power above the power handling limits of our speakers
because having extra power available for short term peaks
is conducive to better sound quality, maximum dynamic
range and effortless high volume output. But we strongly
urge you not to use the full power of your amplifier or
receiver for daily listening.

Loudspeakers can be damaged when an amplifier, regardless
of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than
its power can clearly produce. Operation at this level can
result in very high levels of audible distortion originating
in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your
listening material. If you hear distortion—turn the volume
down or risk damaging your speakers. You can damage just
about any speaker, regardless of power rating, if you drive
an amplifier to or beyond the point of distortion.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

Certain international, national and/or local
laws and/or regulations may apply regarding
the disposal of this product. For further
detailed information, please contact the
retailer where you purchased this product
or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in your
country. 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].

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the hookup directions, you experience
difficulty, please double-check all wire connections.
Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact
the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your
purchase, or contact Polk Audio Customer Service
800-377-7655 (M-F, 9am-6pm
or via email [e-mail]. Outside the US
& Canada, call 410-358-3600. More detailed information
including audio how-to articles, FAQs and online
manuals are available on our award-winning website:
www.polkaudio.com/home.

EST, US & Canada only)

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INVENTORY LIST

Important Note: If anything is missing or

damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate,
notify Polk Audio Customer Support
Services immediately at 800-377-7655.

Atrium Sat30 Satellite Carton Contents

1 Atrium Sat30 Satellite Loudspeaker
(with attached bracket assembly)

1 Ground Stake

1 Security Plate

1 Rubber Bumper

1 Pendant Cap

1 Eyebolt (with nut)

1 1/4" Split Ring Lock Washer

2 #20 Wirenuts

1 #10 Pan Head Screw

2 #6 Pan Head Screws

2 Faston Connectors

Atrium Sub10 Subwoofer Carton Contents

1 Atrium Sub10 Subwoofer

4 #20 Wirenuts

1 Atrium Sat30/Sub10 Manual

1 Mounting Template

1 Registration Card

1 Product Brochure

1 Atrium Sat30/Sub10 Manual

1 Mounting Template

1 Registration Card

1 Product Brochure

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Atrium Sat30

PAINTING THE Sat30 LOUDSPEAKER

While the Atrium Sat30 has a color­impregnated finish that enables it to
blend in with your landscaping and
outdoor furnishings, the cabinet is
paintable. Should you choose to paint
your speakers, follow these instructions:

Before you begin, you will need:

• A spray can of primer paint
(Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318).

• A spray can of the outdoor paint
of your choice.

• A paperclip or thin blade (for
removing the paintable grille).

• Masking tape.

• Paint mask (not included) to cover
un-paintable parts.

PREPARING TO PAINT

1. Separate the parts of the speaker:
Remove the knob, clamp and bracket.
Remove the grille by carefully hooking
it with a bent paper clip or thin blade and
prying it gently away from the cabinet.

2. Carefully mask off the following:

• Driver

• Tweeter

• Terminals

• Threaded Insert

PAINTING THE CABINET, CLAMP,
BRACKET KNOB AND BRACKET

1. Apply two thin coats of primer to the
cabinet, clamp, knob and bracket.

2. When the primer is completely dry,
apply the finish color. Multiple coats
may be required for a consistent look.

3. When the paint is completely dry,
remove the masking material.

4. Try to keep all handling of freshly
painted parts to a minimum.

PAINTING THE GRILLE

Note: Make sure the grille is removed

and remove the logo badge before
painting the grille.

1. Paint the Atrium Sat30 grille
using a primer.

2. Using spray paint, spray two thin
coats of finish color. If you’re using
a compressor and spray gun, use
the finest, most diffuse setting. Be
careful not to fill the holes in the
grille with paint.

3. Paint the logo badge.

4. Replace the logo badge once the
paint is completely dry on the badge
and the grille.

5. Carefully fit the grille into its recess
so that it is just resting on the cabinet.
Go around the speaker and push the
grille into the grille notch a little bit at a
time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily
bent out of shape by rough handling.

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Cabinet

Rubber
Bumper

Ground
Stake

Security
Plate (Optional)

#10 Pan
Head Screw

1/4" Split Ring
Lock Washer

#6 Pan
Head Screw

Bracket

Clamp

Knob

MOUNTING THE ATRIUM Sat30

GROUND MOUNT

To mount the Sat30 into the ground
with a security plate, you will need
the following hardware:

• Sat30 Loudspeaker

• Ground Stake

• Security Plate

• Rubber Bumper

• 1 #10 Pan Head Screw
(for security plate)

• (1) 1/4" Split Ring Lock Washer

• 2 #6 Pan Head Screws
(for loudspeaker assembly to the stake)

Exploded View Of Sat30

Ground Mounting Depth

Max Depth—7 1/4"

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Instructions:

Ground Mount Without Security Plate

1. Attach stake to security plate using
the #10 pan head screw and 1/4"
split ring lock washer.

2. Dig a hole to the diameter of the security
plate (6 1/2") and to a depth (max 7 1/4" /
min 2 1/4") that will stabilize and secure
the speaker once the earth has been
tamped down around the plate.

3. Place the stake/security plate
assembly in the hole and cover with
dirt, tamping down the soil with
your foot as you fill in the hole.

4. Attach the Atrium Sat30 to the stake
using the rubber bumper and the #6
pan head screws.

5. Loosen the knob to aim the speaker.
When the speaker is aimed properly,
tighten the knob.

If you choose to mount the Sat30
loudspeaker in the ground without the
security plate, be sure the ground is
compact enough to hold the speaker
and stake securely in the ground. Gently
drive the ground stake into the ground
using a rubber mallet and follow
instructions from step 4.

WARNING: Aiming the Sat30 to an angle
greater than 45 degrees to the horizontal
may result in water buildup inside the grille
that could cause damage to the speaker,
especially during cold weather when
freezing may occur.

Aiming the Speaker

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