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Technical Assistance or Service
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Service immediatelyat 800-377-7655. 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,9-5:30 EST,
US & Canada only) or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US & Canada, call +1 410-358-3600.
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 the Occupational Health and Safety Administration(OSHA) guidelines at www.osha.gov.
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/Distributorin your country.
A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributorscan be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.comor by contacting Polk Audio at 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA—Phone: +1 410-358-3600.
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Service ou assistance technique
S’il manque des pièces, si vous découvrez des avaries ou si votre enceinte ne fonctionne pas, contactez immédiatement le Service à la clientèle de Polk Audio au 1-800-377-7655.Si vous éprouvez des difficultés après avoir suivi toutes les instructions,vérifiez toutes les connexions. Si vous en concluez que le problème
est relié à l’enceinte, communiquezavec votre revendeur Polk Audio ou contactez le Service à la clientèle de Polk Audio au 1-800-377-7655 (lundi au vendredi, 9h à 17:30h, HE, Canada
et É.-U. seul.) ou par courriel à polkcs@polkaudio.com.À l’extérieur des É.U. et du Canada, composez le: +1 410-358-3600.
AVERTISSEMENT:écoutez bien!
Les enceintes et subwoofers Polk Audio sont capables de générer des niveaux sonores extrêmementélevés pouvant causer des dommages auditifs graves ou permanents. Polk Audio Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable de perte d’ouïe, blessures corporellesou dommages matériaux résultant de l’usage abusif de ses produits.
Faites preuve de discernement lorsque vous contrôlez le volume et tenez compte du conseil suivant:
•Limitez l’exposition prolongée à des niveaux sonores excédant 85 décibels (dB). Pour plus d’information sur les niveaux sonores sécuritaires, visitez le site de l’OSHA (OccupationalHealth and Safety Administration): www.osha.gov
Product Disposal
La récupération de ce produit pourrait être sujette à certaines lois ou à certains règlements internationaux, nationaux ou régionaux. Pour plus
d’information, communiquez avec votre revendeur ou avec l’importateur/distributeurPolk Audio dans
votre pays. Vous trouverez la liste des importateurs/ distributeurs des produits Polk Audio sur le site web
de Polk Audio www.polkaudio.comou en communiquant
avec Polk Audio: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA—Tél.: +1 410 358-3600.
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Servicio y Asistencia Técnica
Si algo falta o se ha dañado, o si el altavoz no funciona, avise inmediatamente al Servicio al Cliente de Polk Audio llamando al 1-800-377-7655.Si tiene problemas después de seguir las instrucciones de cableado, revise bien todas las conexiones de cables. Si determina que el problema está en el altavoz, póngase en contacto con el distribuidor de Polk Audio al que le compró el altavoz o comuníquese con el Servicio al Cliente de Polk Audio llamando al 1-800-377-7655(de lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a 5:30 p.m., hora del Este, sólo EE.UU. y Canadá)
o escribiendo a polkcs@polkaudio.com. Fuera de EE.UU. y Canadá, llame al +1 410-358-3600.
ADVERTENCIA: Escuche Cuidadosamente
Los altavoces de Polk Audio son capaces de reproducir sonido a volúmenes extremadamente altos, lo cual puede causar daños
graves o permanentes al oído. Polk Audio, Inc. no acepta ninguna responsabilidad por pérdida de oído, lesiones corporales o daños a la propiedad producidos por el uso inadecuado de sus productos.
Tenga en mente estas recomendacionesy ponga siempre en práctica su sentido común al controlar el volumen:
•Limite la exposición prolongada a volúmenes de más de
85 decibles (dB). Para obtener más informaciónsobre niveles seguros de volumen, consulte a la Administraciónde Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (Occupational Health and Safety Administration, OSHA) en www.osha.gov.
Desecho del Producto
Es posible que haya leyes y/o reglamentosinternacionales, nacionales y/o locales sobre el desecho de este producto. Para obtener informaciónmás detallada, comuníquese con el distribuidora quien
le compró este producto de Polk Audio o al importador o distribuidor de su país. Hay una lista de importadores y distribuidores de Polk Audio en www.polkaudio.com. También puede comunicarse con Polk Audio por correo: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA;
o por teléfono: +1 410 358-3600.
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PLEASE TAKE INVENTORY
Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio® SurroundBar® 400 Component Home Theater (CHT) or your SurroundBar 500 CHT carton. Inside, you should find:
SURROUNDBAR 400 CHT:
SurroundBar 400 loudspeaker
Wall mount bracket
15' (4.6m) color-coded cable
2 rubber feet
Owner’s manual
Online registration card
SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT:
SurroundBar 500 loudspeaker
SDA control module
SDA control module wall mount template
Rack mount ears with screws
Wall mount bracket
15' (4.6m) cable
2 rubber feet
Owner’s manual
Online registration card
Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Polk Audio SurroundBar CHT system 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 CHT
Thank you for choosing the SurroundBar CHT from Polk Audio. You’re about to discover how the legendary Polk Audio sound makes watching TV and movies so much more exciting. The SurroundBar CHT produces a wide soundstage and rich, full sound without the need for rear speakers and the clutter
of rear speaker wires.
INSIDE YOUR SURROUNDBAR CHT CARTONS:
SURROUNDBAR 400 CHT:
SurroundBar 400 Loudspeaker
Wall Mount Bracket |
15' (4.6m) Color-Coded Cable |
Rubber Feet
SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT:
SurroundBar 500 Loudspeaker
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Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday,9AM-5:30PM EST |
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RESTING THE SURROUNDBAR ON A SHELF
The SurroundBar’s detachable feet can be reversed and, depending on their orientation, will make the bar sit
flat or tilt up at 10°. Without the feet, the SurroundBar tilts up 5°. Press the detachable rubber feet into the groove on the bottom of the SurroundBar,plug in the speaker cable and set the mode switch to either 7CH, 5CH or LCR, depending upon your intended setup (see pages 6 - 10).
Place the speaker on a flat surface below or above your TV and aimed directly toward your seating position.
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Shelf mounted bar sits in front of TV.
MOUNTING THE SURROUNDBAR ON A WALL
Note: Before you install your SurroundBar on its wall mount bracket, make sure the mode switch is on the correct setting (see pages 6 - 10).
1.Hold the speaker in your intended location to be sure there are no obstructions.
2.Attach the wall mount bracket to the wall, ensuring it’s level and positioned exactly in the middle of the TV.
Mounting Screws For SurroundBar Bracket (not included) The SurroundBar mounting bracket should be attached
to the wall using a minimum of five (5) #6 or #8 drywall or wood screws, either bugle head or flat head, 1 1/2" long or longer. The five recommended mounting points are indicated in the illustration below.
Five recommended mounting points for the CHT wall mount bracket.
3.The wall mount bracket has enough holes so that you can always make the attachment to at least one wall stud, which is important for a secure installation. Use a molly bolt or wall anchor if a second stud is not available.
4.Plug the SurroundBar cable into the back of the bar, ensure the mode switch is on the correct setting (either 7CH, 5CH or LCR), then slide the SurroundBar down onto the bracket’smounting tabs, making sure
the SurroundBar sits securely on the wall mount bracket.
5.Tug gently on the SurroundBar while holding it from below to ensure it is secure on its bracket.
Wall mounted bar.
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MOUNTING THE SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT SDA CONTROL MODULE
The SurroundBar 500 CHT SDA Control Module can be mounted on a wall, either vertically or horizontally, into a rack using the supplied rack mount ears, or it may be placed on a flat surface. The location of your other electronic components will determine which location will work best for you.
Wall mounted vertically or horizontally.
Rack mounted using supplied rack mount ears.
Placed on a flat surface.
WALL MOUNTING THE SDA CONTROL MODULE
Overall Dimensions
1.8" H (20.32cm)
2.17" W (43.18cm)
Keyhole Slots
3. 14 3/4" W (37.47cm)
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1.Determine if you want to mount the SDA Control Module vertically or horizontally. Then hold it in your intended location to be sure there are no obstructions to the SurroundBar and to your receiver, and to determine
the length of the speaker wires you will run for each channel from your receiver to the SDA Control Module.
2.Using the SDA Control Module Wall Mount Template, mark and drill the holes for the mounting screws
or wall anchors as appropriate. Use a molly bolt or wall anchor if a second stud is not available.
3.The SurroundBar cable plugs into the SDA Control Module and the SurroundBar. Run speaker wire (not included) from your receiver to the SDA Control Module. Make the appropriate connections based on whether you are using the 500 CHT in 7CH, 5CH or LCR mode (see pages 8 - 10).
4.With the SDA Control Module wired and the SurroundBar cable plugged in, set the 7CH, 5CH or LCR switch to the appropriate setting and hang the module on the wall.
5.Tug gently on the module while holding it from below to ensure it has seated properly on its keyhole slots.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday,9AM-5:30PM EST |
polkcs@polkaudio.com |
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SURROUNDBAR 400 CHT HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
The SurroundBar 400 CHT can operate in one of three channel modes: 7CH, 5CH or LCR. If you choose to operate your SurroundBar 400 CHT in the 5CH or LCR configuration, “tie off” the unused channel wires with wire nuts.
Note: Remember to set the mode switch, located on the back of the SurroundBar,to either 7CH, 5CH or LCR, depending on your system configuration (see page
12 for details).
7CH HOOKUP
The colors for the inputs & wires are as follows:
Surround Back Left (SBL): Brown
Surround Left (SL): Blue
Front Left (FL): White
Center (C): Green
Front Right (FR): Red
Surround Right (SR): Grey
Surround Back Right (SBR): Tan
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Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) |
SURROUNDBAR 400 CHT HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
5CH HOOKUP
Note: Only use this hookup if you are using dedicated satellite loudspeakers for the Surround Back channels.
SPEAKER IN |
LCR / 5CH / 7CH |
Note: Remember to “tie off” the unused channel wires with wire nuts.
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LCR HOOKUP
Note: Only use this hookup if you are using dedicated satellite loudspeakers for the Surround and Surround Back channels.
SPEAKER IN |
LCR / 5CH / 7CH |
Note: Remember to “tie off” the unused channel wires with wire nuts.
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CENTER |
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Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday,9AM-5:30PM EST |
polkcs@polkaudio.com |
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SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
The SurroundBar 500 CHT can operate in one of three channel modes: 7CH, 5CH or LCR.
Note: Remember to set the mode switch, located on the back of the SDA Control Module, to either 7CH, 5CH or LCR, depending on your system configuration (see page 12 for details).
7CH HOOKUP
SDA CONTROL MODULE
LCR / 5CH / 7CH
SBL SL FL C FR SR SBR
SBL SL FL C FR SR SBR
SURROUND BACK |
SURROUND |
FRONT |
CENTER |
SPEAKERS |
SPEAKERS |
SPEAKER A |
SPEAKER |
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SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
5CH HOOKUP
Note: Only use this hookup if you are using dedicated satellite loudspeakers for the Surround Back channels.
SDA CONTROL MODULE
LCR / 5CH / 7CH
SPEAKER OUT
SBL SL FL C FR SR SBR
SL FL C FR SR
SURROUND BACK |
SURROUND |
FRONT |
CENTER |
SPEAKERS |
SPEAKERS |
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SPEAKER |
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Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday,9AM-5:30PM EST |
polkcs@polkaudio.com |
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SURROUNDBAR 500 CHT HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
LCR HOOKUP
Note: Only use this hookup if you are using dedicated satellite loudspeakers for the Surround and Surround Back channels.
SDA CONTROL MODULE
LCR / 5CH / 7CH
SPEAKER OUT
SBL SL FL C FR SR SBR
FL C FR
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SURROUND |
FRONT |
CENTER |
SPEAKERS |
SPEAKERS |
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SPEAKER AND SUBWOOFER HOOKUPS FOR CHT SURROUNDBARS
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SUBWOOFER HOOKUP
To hook up a subwoofer,use a single RCA cable and make the connection from the SUB OUT connection on your receiver to the LFE input on your subwoofer. (See wire hookup diagram above.) If no LFE input
is available, use LINE R or L and turn “Low Pass” fully clockwise.
Recommended Polk Audio Subwoofers: PSW111,
DSWPRO440wi, DSWPRO550wi & DSWPRO660wi.
OPTIONAL SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER HOOKUP
Dedicated satellite/surround loudspeakers may be employed to create an even more enveloping surround experience.
SURROUNDBAR 400 CHT:
Do not connect the provided loudspeaker cable’s Surround and Surround Back conductors to your receiver. Instead, connect your dedicated surround speakers to these amplifier outputs. Be sure to “tie off” the unused Surround and Surround Back wires.
For LCR Mode: Connect the Surround Left (SL), Surround Right (SR), Surround Back Left (SBL) and Surround Back Right (SBR) channels from the outputs of your receiver to the corresponding inputs on the four satellite loudspeakers.
For 5CH Mode:
Connect the Surround Back Left (SBL) and Surround Back Right (SBR) channels from the outputs of your receiver to the corresponding inputs on the two satellite loudspeakers.
For 7CH Mode: Do not connect any satellite loudspeakers to your receiver. The SurroundBar reproduces all 7 channels.
Note: Be sure to “tie off” the unused channels on the provided cable.
F/X® WIRELESS SURROUND
Polk Audio offers a unique, wireless single-enclosuresurround sound loudspeaker. The F/X Wireless Surround sits behind your listening area on the floor, a table or shelf. A 2.4 GHz transmitter connects to your receiver and communicates
with the F/X loudspeaker, which will reproduce both Surround and Surround Back channels when properly configured and the SurroundBar CHT set in LCR mode. For more, go to www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/fx/.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday,9AM-5:30PM EST |
polkcs@polkaudio.com |
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SURROUNDBAR CHANNEL MODE OPTIONS
While the SurroundBar CHT was designed to reproduce an enveloping surround experience in the 7CH mode, we have given you the option of adding satellite loudspeakers to create even more precise surround effects. Connect additional satellite speakers and set the SurroundBar’s channel mode switch to either LCR
or 5CH. (See optional settings below)
SURROUNDBAR ONLY IN 7CH MODE
No satellites are hooked up. SurroundBar reproduces LCR, Surround Left (SL), Surround Right (SR), Surround Back Left (SBL) and Surround Back Right (SBR) channels.
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SURROUNDBAR (7CH) |
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SURROUNDBAR IN LCR MODE WITH FOUR SATELLITES
SurroundBar reproduces LCR channels. Connect Surround Left (SL), Surround Right (SR), Surround Back Left (SBL) and Surround Back Right (SBR) satellites directly to your receiver with speaker wire. The four unused channels
of the SurroundBar 400 CHT cable should be “tied off” with wire nuts (not required for the SurroundBar 500 CHT).
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SURROUNDBAR IN 5CH MODE WITH TWO SATELLITES
SurroundBar reproduces LCR, Surround Left (SL) and Surround Right (SR) channels. Connect Surround Back Left (SBL) and Surround Back Right (SBR) satellites directly to your receiver with speaker wire. The two unused channels of the SurroundBar 400 CHT cable should be “tied off” with wire nuts (not required
for the SurroundBar 500 CHT).
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Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) |
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