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Polk Audio SurroundBar 3000 Instant Home Theater SURROUNDBAR 3000
Users Manual
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 instructions 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. 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
of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings
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 un-attended 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
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates
a need for service.
19. 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.
20. 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.
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 combina-
tion 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.
22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the back of your SurroundBar®Speaker System
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.
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: +1-410-358-3600; in California: 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 inter-
ference 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.
ENGLISH
LIMITED WARRANTY
Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its
stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party. Polk Audio, Inc., warrants,
to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT(S) and ENCLOSURE
on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the
original retail purchaser only, that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio
Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service, please
fill out the Product Registration Card(s) and send it to the Factory at the address provided on the Product Registration Card(s)
within ten (10) days of the date of original purchase. Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase,
prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 1 Viper Way,
Vista, California 92081. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk
of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you.
If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials
or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option,
repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become
the property of Polk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable
time, freight prepaid. This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse,
abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maxi-
mum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service,
repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall
terminate if the serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted
above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for
any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc., or a Polk
Audio Authorized Dealer, has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation
on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty applies only to Products purchased
in the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs.
The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio
Authorized Distributors in such countries.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Thank you for buying the Polk Audio SurroundBar 3000 Instant Home Theater. If you have a question or comment, please feel free
to call us or email us. In North America and Canada, call Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 EST) or via email
polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US, call 410-358-3600.
5601 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
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).
• High volume in an automobile can hinder your ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• You are responsible for knowing the local laws governing acceptable mobile volume levels.
For more about safe volume levels, go to: www.polkaudio.com/education/article/SPL/.
Or refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at:
www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html.
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FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.