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Important Safety Instructions

This product
standards.
which you should be particularly aware

1.

2.

3.

4.

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

6. Attachments.

7.

8. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on

9. Ventilation. Slots and openings

10.

11.

12.

13. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video product during a lightning

14. Power

15. Overloading. Do not overload

16. Object

17. Servicing.

was

designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety

There

are,

however,

some installation and operation precautions

Read

Instructions.

read

before the system

be
Retain

Instructions. The safety

retained

be
Heed

Warnings.
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions.

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

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water
near a bath tub, washbowl, kitch
or near a swimming pool, and the like.

bracket, or table. The audio/video products may
a child or adult, and serious damage
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appli­ances. Any mounting
tions, and should

to

ensure reli

and
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The

openings should never be blocked by placing the products

sofa,

rug,
near or over a radiator or heat
in

a built-in installation such

is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type
of

power source indicated on the marking label

of

the type
dealer or local power company.

Grounding or Polarization. This product

line

current
the power outlet only one

fully

the plug
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
purpo

se

of the polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection. Power-supp
to

be

walk
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliances.

storm, or when it
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
prevent damage to the product due

Line

of

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can

fall

into such power
extreme care should be taken to
as contact with them might be fatal.

in a ri

sk of fire or electric shock.

and Liqu
through openings,
out parts that could
of

any kind on this audio/video product.

or removing covers may expose

s.

hazard

All

the safety and operating instructions should

for future reference.

All

warnings on the appliances and

All

operating

Do

not use attachments not recommend

of

the appliances stiould follow the manufacturer's instruc-

use

mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

able operation of the appliances and

or other similar suriace. This product should never be placed

of

power supply

plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into

into the outlet, try

ed

on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular

is

left un-attended and unused for long peri

s.

An

outside antenna system should not be located

line

s or circuits. When installing

id

Entry . Never push objects of any kind into this product

as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

re

sult in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid

Do

not attempt

Refer a

ll

servicing

of.

is

operated.

and

operating instructions should

in

the operating

and

use instructions should be followed.

ed

by the product

en

sink, or laundry tub,

an

unstable cart, stand, tripod,

to

in

the cabinet

register.

as

to

way.

to

service this product yourself, as opening

to

This

a bookcase or rack unl

your home, consult your appliance

This

is

a safety featu

reversing

ly

cord should be routed so that it

to

lightning and

keep

from touching such power lines or circuits

wall

outlets and extension cords

you to

qualified servi

fall

the products.

are

provided for ventilation

product should not be placed

s.

If you a

is

equipped with polarized alternating-

the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,

or

dangerous voltage or other

ce personnel.

•fo

in

a wet basement,

, causing serious injury to

Use

only with a cart, stand,

to

protect them

ess

proper ventilation

re

not sure

re.

If

you

are

Do

not defeat the safety

ods of time, unplug

cab

le

system. This will

pow~Sr-lin

e

an

outside antenna syste

r example,

on

a bed,

unable to insert

is

not likely

surg

es.

in

the vicinity

as

this can result

m,

18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and
refer servicing
a.

When the power supply cord or plug

b.

If liquid
into the product.

c.

If the product has been exposed to r

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operat

instructio
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may
in
to

e.

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

f.

When the product exhibits a distinct change
this indic

19. Replacement
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that
the parts ha
substitutions may result

20. Safety Check. Upon completion

ask the service technician

the products

21.

Carts and Stands. The appliances s
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
and cart combination should be moved with
excessive force, and unev
and cart combination to overturn. U
the cart/apparatus combination

22.

This

Safe

Limits

Polk specifies the recommended amplification
(non

-amplifi
as a range of power such as 20-200 Watts (per channe
understand what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver or amplifier
for your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number indicates the lowest continuous
rated power that wi
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 imp

full

amount of power on a long-term basis.

that
rat

ings because not

power.

In fact, high quality lower-rated amplifiers sound better and play louder

an

low quality units with higher power rating.

th

Similarly,
the Power Handling limits of our speakers because having extra power available
for short term peaks
range and effortless high volume output. But we strongly urge
to u

se

the

Loudspeakers
is made to play at higher
Operation at this
in

the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound

If you hear disto

You

can damage just about any

if you drive an

Product

Certain internationa

ay

apply regarding the dispos

m
information, please contact the retailer where you purchased
product or the Polk Importer/Distributor
of Polk Importer / Distributors can be found
www.polkaudio.com or by contacting
Baltimore, Maryland 21215,
in

Cali

fornia: 1-800-377-7655.

to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

has

been spilled, or objects have

ns.

Adjust only those controls that

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician

restore t

he

product to its normal operation.

ate

s a need for service.

Pa

rts. When replacement parts

ve

the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

in

fire,

to

are

in

proper operating condition.

product is not intended for use outdoors.

of

Operation

ed)

lou

dspeakers. Typically that specification will be expressed

ll

yield acceptable periormance

all

electronics manufacturers use the same method for rating

we recommend using amplifiers and

is

conducive

full

power of your amplifier or receiver for daily liste

can

be damaged when an amp

level

can result in very high

rti

on-

turn the volume down or risk damaging

amplifi

er

to

Disposal

l,

national and/or local laws and/or regulations

perio

en

suriac

to

li

stening levels than its power can cl

speaker,

or beyond the point of distortion.

al

of this product.

USA. Phone: [phone];

is

damaged.

fallen

ain

or

water.

are

covered by the operating

in

periormance

are

required,

be

electric shock or other

of

any service or repairs to this product,

rm

safety checks to determine that

hou

ld be used only with a cart

es

may cause the appliance

se

caution when moving

to

avo

id injury from tip-ove

range

ly

that the speaker

We

receivers

better sound

lifi

er,

leve

regardless of power rating,

in

your co

on

the Polk website

Po

lk at: 5601 Metro

hazards.

An

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ls

For

appliance

Quick stops,

r.

for each of its passive

l). It

is

important to

in

a typical listening environment.

specify a wide range of power

quality,

rega

of audib

to

untry. A listin

will

with rated power above

maximum dynamic

you

ning.

rdl

ess of its wattage,

ear

ly produce.

le

distortion originating

your listening mate

you

further detailed

thi

s

g

Drive

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ing

re

sult

sure the service

safely handle

not

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Take Inventory

Inside

each speaker container, you should fi

1 .

One TSx
or

2.

TSx

3. Registration card

4. Adhesive-backed rubber
speakers

5.

Wall

floorstanding speaker,

one center channel speaker

manual

or

4 center channel speaker)

mount template (for

pads-(8

TS

x1

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nd

the

following:

two

bookshelf speakers

for bookshelf

Os

bo

okshelf speakers only)

Bi-Wiring

(550T,

440T

&

330T)

Important

speaker

Note:

If

fails

anything is missing

to

operate, notify Polk Customer Support

or

damaged,

or

if your

Services immediately at 800-377-7655.

Speaker Location

(550T,

440T,

330T,

220s

&

11

Os)

1--

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Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the
position. Toe-in
or

discoloration, immediately move the speakers away from
source and
or

[e-mail]

to

your listening preference.

call

Polk Customer

m.

If

you noti

Service 800-377-7655

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video distortion

(US

Using Binding Post Connections

1 . Loosen hex nut.

2.

Insert speaker wire through hole.

3. Tighten hex nut.

4. Do not

in

sert insulated section

of speaker wire.

li

stening

the

video

and Canada)

II

Bi-wiring,
high and

Bi-Amping

(550T,

Bi-amping,
frequency sections

Basic Bookshelf and Center

(220s,

or

using separate speaker wire

ow

l

frequency sections. Remove flat metal jumpers.

440T

&

330T)

Low Frequency

Amplifier

or

using separate amplifiers for the

11

Os,

250c

High Frequency

Amplifier

of

your speakers. Remove flat metal

&

150c)

Power Amplifier

.

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and

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Please observe the proper polarity

One

of

the terminals on the rear
the other
red(+) terminal

black(-).

of
your speaker, and
or

amp

lifi

er

to

th

e black (-) terminal on your speaker. M
some indi
of the

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ca

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two

co

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Make certain that you connect the wire from the

your receiver

th

e wire from

to

Se

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of

or

the

or

code, ribbing,

help mainta

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1

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the speaker is marked red(+) and

amplifier to the red(+) terminal on

black (- ) terminal

in

consisten

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writing)

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of

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your receiver's Bass Management settin

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Center Speakers

PM Eastern Time

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Adhesive-Backed Rubber

150c)

&

250c

Os,

11

(220s,

speaker enclosure.

of

corners

Peel and stick

in

Pads

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Product Cleaning

250c

Os,

damp

11

cloth.

(550r, 440r, 330r, 220s,

Clean cabinet with a
Do not use furniture polish on veneer.

&

150c)

Os

TSx11

Use template

Mount

Wall

mark mounting location.

to

Template

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Allgn•r

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Specifications

For performance specifications on the

.polkaudio.com.

visit our website

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Series Speakers,

TSx

panhead screw for

#10

Use
with appropriate weight

Leave screws

Slide the speaker

tch the keyhole slots.

ca

to

1/4"-

down

wall

screw for

rating+

1/8" (4mm) exposed.

the screw head

on

no

wa

ll

#10

use

(a),

stud

wa

stud

anchors

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(b)

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