Polk Audio SURROUNDBAR3000 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

his product was designed and manufactured to meet strict qualityand safety standards.

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There are, however, some installation andoperation precautions which you should
be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the system is operated.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should

e retained for future reference.

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. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating

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nstructions should be adhered to.

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4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

se liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

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anufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water for example,
near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. 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

f the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting

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ccessories recommended by the manufacturer.

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9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure

eliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings

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must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.

10. 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.

11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current
line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliances.

13. 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.

14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. 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

o restore the product to its normal operation.

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. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

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. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates

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a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
echnician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that

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he parts have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

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ubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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AUTION: Danger of EXPLOSION if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Repalce only with the same or equivalent type. (CR2032)
WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive

heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

0. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

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sk the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that

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the products are in proper operating condition.

21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand

that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combina­tion should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

2. This product is not intended for use outdoors.

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The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the back of your SurroundBar

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.

CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Class B Emissions Limits

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference—Causing Equipment Regulations.

Operation

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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] or 1-800-377-7655.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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 is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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.

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PLEASE TAKE INVENTORY

Remote Control Programming Guide

Quick Start Guide

SurroundBar

Wireless Subwoofer

20V Power Supply

6' Digital (Optical) Cable

Remote Control

Subwoofer Power Cord

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1/8" to 1/8" Analog Cable

1/8" to RCA Adapter

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HANNELID

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CHANNELID

ImportantNote:The CHANNEL ID switches on both the SurroundBar
andthesubwoofer must be set to the same number.

Notaimportante:Los selectores de identidad de canal (CHANNEL ID)
debenfijarseen el mismo número.

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ote:Removecaps prior to inserting cable (recommended hookup only).

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ota:Sies necesario, quite la tapa antes de insertar el cable

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ImportantNotes • Notas importantes

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UBVolumeUpand Down ( + / – ): Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.

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ubidaybajada de volumen del subwoofer (SUB, + / – ):

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Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio
SurroundBar®3000 Instant Home Theater®(IHT) carton.
Inside, you should find:

SurroundBar
Subwoofer
Subwoofer Power Cord
20V Power Supply

' Digital (Optical) Cable

6
1/8" to 1/8" analog cable
1/8" to RCA adapter
Quick Start Guide
Remote Control Programming Guide
Online Registration Card

Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your
Polk Audio SurroundBar 3000 IHT fails to operate, please notify
your dealer immediately. We recommend keeping your original
carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit
in the future.

ABOUT YOUR SURROUNDBAR 3000 IHT

Thank you for choosing the SurroundBar 3000 IHT from
Polk Audio. You’re about to discover how the legendary
Polk Audio sound makes watching TV and movies so much
more exciting. Using a single bar loudspeaker and a wireless
subwoofer, the SurroundBar 3000 IHT produces a wide
soundstage and rich, full sound. Polk Digital Logic
spectacular performance and convenience. And there’s
even more about the SurroundBar 3000 IHT you’ll enjoy:

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INSIDE YOUR SURROUNDBAR 3000 IHT CARTON:

No rear speakers, no rear wires.

Compact design complements today’s flat panel TVs.

Easy to set up. Instant home theater in minutes.

Upgrades any flat panel TV audio with a bigger,
fuller sound.

A complete home theater experience from a single bar
loudspeaker and an unobtrusive wireless subwoofer.

Wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere
in the room within 50' of the bar.

6' optical cable for the absolute easiest
hookup from your TV to the bar.

Built-in wall mount and included bump-on pads
ensure a wide range of locating options.

Provides upgraded audio for today’s Blu-Ray discs.

Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM EST [e-mail] 3

BAR CONTROLS

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BAR LED

1. Learn—Puts the bar into “learning mode” so

you can program it to respond to commands
from your remote control.

2. Source—Changes which input source

you are listening to.

3. Power ( )—Turns on the bar or puts

it in standby mode.

LED—A light that shines green, orange
or red to indicate operating status.

4. Mute—Mutes the sound coming from

the SurroundBar 3000 IHT.

5. Volume Up and Down ( / )—Adjusts

the volume of the SurroundBar 3000 IHT.

6. Power Switch—Turns the bar on or off,

but you can leave it on all the time.

7. Power Connection—The bar power supply connects here.

8. Audio Inputs (Source 1, 2 or 3)—Where you connect

your TV (or other source) to the SurroundBar 3000.
Use the 6' optical cable (Source 1) provided or analog
L/R audio cable (Source 2 & 3) not included.

9. Channel ID Switch—Selects the “channel” for the wireless
subwoofer signal. Don’t forget to select the same

“channel” on the subwoofer.

NOTE: You’ll probably never need to adjust these switches.

If you put more than one SurroundBar 3000 IHT system in
your home, use different channel ID switch settings so the
systems don’t interfere with each other.

NORMAL MODE:

Green Steady—Power is on; all is well.

Red Steady—The bar is in standby mode.

Green Two Blinks—A remote control signal

is received successfully.

Green Slow Blinking—System is muted.

Green Fast Blinking (After pressing volume up

button)—You have reached the maximum volume.

Green Fast Blinking (At power up)—The bar and
subwoofer have established a wireless connection.

Orange Fast Blinking (At power up)—The bar and
subwoofer have failed to establish a wireless connection.

LEARNING MODE: (See page 8 for instructions.)

Orange Blinking—The bar is in learning mode.

Orange Steady—The bar is in learning mode

and a bar button has been selected.

Green Blinking—The bar has successfully
learned a remote control command.

Red Blinking—The bar has failed to learn
a remote control command.

Red and Orange Blinking—Learned IR codes
have been successfully erased.

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