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Polk Audio Instant Home Theater SB180manual
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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).
• You are responsible for knowing the local laws governing acceptable 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.
AVERTISSEMENT: ÉCOUTEZ BIEN
Les haut-parleurs et subwoofers Polk Audio sont capables de générer des niveaux de pression sonore extrêmement élevés pouvant causer des dommages auditifs graves
ou permanents. Polk Audio Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable de perte d’ouïe, de blessure ou de dommages matériaux causés par l’usage abusif de ses produits.
Tenez compte de recommandations suivantes et faites preuve de discernement lorsque vous contrôlez le volume:
• Limitez l’exposition prolongée à des niveaux sonores excédant 85 décibels (dB).
• Vous êtes tenu de connaître les lois locales régissant le volume sonore toléré. Pour plus d’information sur les niveaux sécuritaires
de pression sonore visitez:www.polkaudio.com/education/article/SPL/. Ou référez-vous aux normes de la OSHA (Occupational
Health and Safety Administration) à l’adresse web: http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html.
Product Disposal—
Certain international, national
and/or local laws and/or reg-
ulations 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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 over-head
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 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.
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.
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The changes or modifications not expressly approved by Polk Audio Inc will void the user's authority
to operate the equipment
FCC RF 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
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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PLEASE TAKE INVENTORY
Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio
SurroundBar®SDA®Instant Home Theater (IHT) carton. Inside,
you should find:
SurroundBar SDA
Wireless Subwoofer
Subwoofer Power Cord
SurroundBar SDA Power Supply
Analog L/R Audio Cable
2 Mounting Cradles
Wall Mount Template
Owner’s Manual
Online Registration Card
Quick Start Remote Control Programming Guide
Polk Audio Product Brochure
Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your
Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA 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 SDA
Thank you for choosing the SurroundBar SDA 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 SurroundBar SDA loudspeaker
and a Wireless Subwoofer, the SurroundBar SDA IHT produces
a wide soundstage and rich, full sound. Polk Audio’s patented
SDA®Technology and Polk Digital Logic offer spectacular
performance and convenience. And there’s even more about
the SurroundBar SDA IHT you’ll enjoy:
Easy to set up. Instant home theater in minutes.
A complete home theater experience from a single
speaker and an unobtrusive wireless subwoofer.
Wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
No rear speakers, no rear wires.
Polk Digital Logic™guarantees the highest level
of performance with no complicated setup and calibration.
5' Audio cable for the absolute easiest hookup from
your TV to the SurroundBar SDA.
Built-in wall mount and included cradle mounts
ensure the widest range of locating options.
Provides upgraded audio for today’s Blu-Ray discs.
INSIDE YOUR SurroundBar SDA IHT CARTON:
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EASY HOOKUPS AND SIMPLE CONTROLS
1 LED—A light that shines green, orange or red
to indicate operating status.
2 Power—Turns on the SurroundBar®SDA®or puts
it in standby mode.
3Mute—Mutes the sound coming from the SurroundBar SDA
and Wireless Subwoofer.
4 Volume Up and Down—Adjusts the volume
of the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer.
5 Remote—Puts the SurroundBar SDA into “learning mode”
so you can program it to respond to commands from your
remote control.
6 Channel ID Switch—Selects the “channel” for the Wireless
Subwoofer signal. Don’t forget to select the same
“channel” on the Wireless Subwoofer itself.
7 Gain Level Switch—Adjusts the input sensitivity
of the SurroundBar SDA (see page 10).
8 Audio Inputs—Where you connect your TV (or other source)
to the SurroundBar SDA. Use the 5' analog L/R audio
cable provided.
9 Power Connection—The SurroundBar SDA Power
Supply connects here.
10 Power Switch—Turns the SurroundBar SDA on or off,
but you can leave it on all the time.
SurroundBar SDA LED
NORMAL MODE:
Green Steady—Power is on; all is well.
Red Steady—Power is on but no audio signal detected.
Green Two Blinks—A remote control signal
is received successfully.
Green Slow Blinking—System muted.
Green Fast Blinking (after pressing volume up
button)—You have reached the maximum volume.
Green Fast Blinking (At power up)—SurroundBar SDA and
Wireless Subwoofer have established a wireless connection.
Orange Fast Blinking (At power up)—
SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer have
failed to establish a wireless connection.
LEARNING MODE: (See page 10 for instructions.)
Orange Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA is in learning mode.
Orange Steady—The SurroundBar SDA is in learning mode
and a SurroundBar SDA button has been selected.
Green Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA has successfully
learned a remote control command.
Red Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA has failed to learn
a remote control command.
Red and Orange Blinking—Learned IR codes have
been successfully erased.
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CHANNEL ID
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WIRELESS SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
1 Volume—Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer to balance
with the SurroundBar SDA.
2 LED—Shines green when the Wireless Subwoofer is active
and orange when it’s in standby mode.
3 Channel ID Switch—Selects the “channel” for the Wireless
Subwoofer signal. Don’t forget to select the same
“channel” on the SurroundBar SDA.
4 Power Connection—The Subwoofer Power
Cord connects here.
5 Power Fuse—Protects the Wireless Subwoofer.
Only replace with equivalent rating and type.
6 Power Switch—Turns the Wireless Subwoofer on
and off, but you can leave it on all the time if you wish.
Specifications
System Power 130 Watts
Dimensions
SurroundBar SDA 3 7/8" H x 31 3/4" W x 4 5/8" D
(100mm x 807mm x 118mm)
SurroundBar SDA 5 3/8" H x 31 3/4" W x 4 5/8" D
(with cradles) (137mm x 807mm x 118mm)
Subwoofer 10" H x 10 1/4" W x 10 1/4" D
(254mm x 261mm x 254mm)
Weight
SurroundBar SDA 8.7 lbs (3.9kg)
Subwoofer 9.1 lbs (4.1kg)
Power Rating
SurroundBar SDA 24 Vdc, 2.7 A
Wireless Subwoofer 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1A
Model SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater
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FUSE
T3.15AL/250V
100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1A
POWER
VOLUME
MIN MAX
1234
CHANNEL ID
WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®
FOR THE BEST SOUND
It’s easy. Just center the SurroundBar SDA under your TV
screen. Using the supplied cradle mounts, place the SurroundBar
SDA slightly in front of your TV. If your TV is housed in a media
center, you can place the SurroundBar SDA above the TV. The
SurroundBar SDA can also sit on a flat surface without using
the cradles.
If your TV is wall mounted, the SurroundBar SDA can mount right
beneath it. The SurroundBar SDA has built-in keyhole slots that
make it easy. Use the supplied wall mount template so that the
speaker is centered beneath your TV.
WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER FOR THE BEST SOUND
Your Wireless Subwoofer is really easy to place and can go just
about anywhere in the room. Plus you don’t have to worry about
connecting wires, because the only wire you have to plug in is
the power cord to an AC outlet. And that’s it.
Here’s a little trick: If you place your subwoofer in a corner
of your room, it will reinforce the subwoofer’s output, making
it sound louder.
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Cradle Mounted
SurroundBar SDA
Wall Mounted
SurroundBar SDA
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®
This is really easy, too. You probably have two sources
for a signal: your TV or a cable/satellite TV box.
Receiving a signal from a cable/satellite box makes it easier to
set up your SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater System. If,
however, you have additional sources (like a DVD player) you may
need to take the audio signal from your TV so you can have sound
from your SurroundBar SDA with all of your other sources.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
Your Wireless Subwoofer receives a wireless audio signal from
the SurroundBar SDA, so all you need to do is plug it into an
AC outlet.
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COMPONENT
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COMPOSITE
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CABLE
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GET READY FOR GREAT SOUND
A few easy steps, and you’re ready to start enjoying your
SurroundBar®SDA®Instant Home Theater.
1Connect the SurroundBar SDA Power Supply to the
SurroundBar SDA and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
2Plug the Subwoofer Power Cord into an AC outlet
and into the back of the Wireless Subwoofer.
3Turn on the power switches on both the
SurroundBar SDA and the Wireless Subwoofer.
4Turn on the other components in your system
and tune to a familiar channel.
You should hear sound from the SurroundBar SDA. If you don’t,
turn up the volume on the SurroundBar SDA using its volume
control buttons.
If your SurroundBar SDA is connected to your TV, try adjusting
the volume using the TV remote control. If the volume level
of your SurroundBar SDA changes, it means it is connected
to a “variable” output. The mute control on your remote control
should also work. In this case you do not have to program your
SurroundBar SDA to respond to your remote control. If the
volume level does not change, refer to page 10 ”HOW TO
SET UP A REMOTE CONTROL FOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA.”
If your SurroundBar SDA is connected to your TV, there’s a very
good chance your TV speakers are also playing. It’s impossible
to give specific instructions on how to turn off the speakers for
every TV, but here’s a way to do it that covers many of the TVs
out there.
1On your TV remote control, find a “menu” or “setup” button.
2Press this button. You should see an on-screen menu.
3Next, look for an option to control audio functions
and select it.
The setting to turn off your TV’s internal speakers should be here.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE SOUND WHEN
TV SPEAKERS ARE ON
If you can’t turn off your TV internal speakers, don’t worry. Your
SurroundBar SDA will make your TV sound much better.
To enjoy the best performance from your SurroundBar SDA,
you’ll want it to play louder than your TV. Use the following
steps to adjust the volume balance between your TV and
the SurroundBar SDA:
1If necessary program your SurroundBar SDA to respond
to the volume up and down control commands of your TV
remote. (See “HOW TO SETUP A REMOTE CONTROL
FOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA.” on page 10.)
2Turn your TV volume all the way down using the control
buttons on your TV.
3Then, using the volume control buttons on your
SurroundBar SDA, set the volume to a normal
listening level.
After you make these adjustments, your SurroundBar SDA should
always be louder than your TV speakers. Then use the TV remote
control to adjust the volume as you normally do.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the GAIN LEVEL to “3” to com-
pensate for the low TV volume setting (See page 10 for details).
FINE TUNING YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®IHT SOUND
The next thing you’ll want to do is adjust the Wireless Subwoofer
to blend with your SurroundBar SDA speaker. This will ensure the
system produces the best sound.
Set the Wireless Subwoofer’s volume to the middle of its
range. Now play a variety of source material—some music,
a movie sound track with great special effects, a movie chapter
or a part of a concert in which people are speaking. Adjust the
volume until what you hear sounds natural to you in your normal
viewing location.
HOW TO SET UP A REMOTE CONTROL
FOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA IHT
If your existing TV or Cable/Satellite remote does not change
the volume of the SurroundBar SDA, then your SurroundBar SDA
is connected to a “constant level” (or “fixed”) output. This means
you’ll want to program your SurroundBar SDA to respond to the
remote control codes of your existing remote or any other remote
control you want to use. Ideally, you will need only one remote for
your system.
Example: To have your SurroundBar SDA learn
the “mute” command of your remote control:
1Press and hold the “REMOTE” button until the status light
turns orange and starts blinking.
2Press the button on the SurroundBar SDA that you want
to program to respond to your remote control—in this case
the “MUTE” button. The status indicator should stop blinking
and turn a steady orange.
3Point your remote control at the front of the SurroundBar SDA
from approximately 12" (30cm) away. Press and hold the mute
button on your remote for a full second then release the button
for a full second. Repeat the press and release sequence until
the status indicator starts blinking green.
TIP: Hold the remote steady and press/release the button
slowly so your SurroundBar SDA can learn the remote signal.
If your SurroundBar SDA fails to learn the remote control signal
it will blink red. If this occurs, repeat steps 1 - 3. Be sure to keep
the remote steady and press the button slowly.
Repeat the process for the other buttons on your remote control
that you want your SurroundBar SDA to learn.
Remember—The SurroundBar SDA can learn to respond to
almost any button on almost any remote. Decide what remote
you want to use —television, satellite receiver, cable control
box, etc.—and program your SurroundBar SDA to respond to
the buttons you want to use.
If you make a mistake, or want to erase the remote control
programming of the SurroundBar SDA, here’s what you do:
1Press and hold the “MUTE” and “REMOTE”
buttons simultaneously.
2The status light flashes red and orange for several seconds.
NOTE: This procedure removes ALL of your SurroundBar SDA
remote control programming. If you only need to change the
programming for some of the SurroundBar SDA buttons, follow
the three steps in the left-hand column to redo any previous
programming.
DETAILS ABOUT SurroundBar®SDA
Power—The power switches on the back of the SurroundBar
SDA and Wireless Subwoofer can be left on. The SurroundBar
SDA has an automatic power standby system. After about 15
minutes of inactivity, the amplifiers will shut down. As soon as
a signal is applied to the inputs of the SurroundBar SDA, the
amplifiers automatically turn on again.
Channel ID Switches—Both the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless
Subwoofer have Channel ID switches. The switch settings
change the frequency of the wireless signal the SurroundBar SDA
sends to the Wireless Subwoofer. The two switches must be
set to the same position.
Example: Switch Settings
You’ll probably never need to adjust these switches. If you
put more than one SurroundBar SDA IHT system in your home,
use different Channel ID switch settings so the systems
don’t interfere with each other.
Gain Level Switch—This changes the input sensitivity of your
SurroundBar SDA. If the output of your television is too low,
you may need to change the Gain Level to “3” to make the
SurroundBar SDA play louder. Conversely, if you hear distortion,
set the Gain Level to“1” to make it sound better.
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MUTE REMOTE
CHANNEL ID
1234
CHANNEL ID
1234
SurroundBar SDA
Wireless
Subwoofer
MUTE REMOTE
MUTE REMOTE
TROUBLESHOOTING SurroundBar SDA IHT
SurroundBar SDA does not power on.
Ensure you have plugged the power supply into
a live wall outlet.
Ensure that all components of the power supply
are connected properly.
Ensure the power supply is properly connected
to the SurroundBar SDA power input.
Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the “on” position.
Wireless Subwoofer does not power on.
Ensure the subwoofer is plugged into a live wall outlet.
Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the “on” position.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. If it is blown, be sure
to replace it with one of the same rating.
No sound from SurroundBar SDA.
Check that the TV or cable box is providing a signal.
Check that the SurroundBar SDA is receiving power
and is turned on.
Turn up the volume of the SurroundBar SDA.
Check RCA cables.
Turn up the volume of your television or cable box.
Check Mute status: Is the status light slowly blinking green?
If so, press the Mute button on the SurroundBar SDA.
Change GAIN LEVEL to a higher setting.
No sound from the Wireless Subwoofer.
See section “Wireless Subwoofer does not power on.”
Turn up the volume control.
Is the SurroundBar SDA status indicator blinking orange?
If so, the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer have
failed to establish a wireless connection. Turn off both the
SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer. Then turn them
back on to re-establish communication.
Ensure the Channel ID switches on the SurroundBar SDA
and Wireless Subwoofer are set to the same number.
The sound coming from the SurroundBar SDA is distorted.
Change the Gain Level switch setting to a lower number.
Check the signal source to ensure the distortion is not
coming from there.
Bass output not loud enough.
Turn up the Wireless Subwoofer’s volume control.
Place the Wireless Subwoofer closer to a corner of the room.
Move wireless subwoofer closer to viewing location
within the room.
SurroundBar SDA won’t learn my remote control commands.
Carefully follow the programming instructions on the previous
page of this manual.
Hold the remote steady and 12" (30cm) from the front
of the SurroundBar SDA.
Press and release the remote control button slowly.
Note: The SurroundBar SDA learns almost all IR
commands, but some IR protocols cannot be programmed.
There is a “pop” noise when I turn off my television.
Program the SurroundBar SDA to be turned on and off
with the power button on your television remote control.
The volume of my television speakers gets louder than
my SurroundBar SDA system over time.
Turn off your TV speakers per the instructions
on page 9 of this manual.
When the remote control volume button is held down,
your television may change volume levels faster than the
SurroundBar SDA. Use the buttons on the SurroundBar SDA
to adjust the volume of the SurroundBar SDA to the correct
balance with the television speakers.
The Wireless Subwoofer’s output is intermittent,
or sounds weak or is distorted.
Is the SurroundBar SDA status indicator blinking orange?
If so, the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer have
failed to establish a wireless connection. Turn off both the
SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer. Then turn them
back on to re-establish communication.
Try changing settings of the Channel ID switches on both
the SurroundBar SDA and the Wireless Subwoofer.
The Wireless Subwoofer could be too far away from the
SurroundBar SDA to receive a sufficiently strong signal.
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Like all wireless devices, your SurroundBar SDA IHT may be susceptible
to RF interference from such sources as microwave ovens, WiFi computer
systems, video game systems, cordless telephones, blue tooth systems, baby
monitors, and other devices. In particular, any devices operating in the 2.4GHz
band may cause intermittent wireless connections between the SurroundBar
SDA speaker and the subwoofer. It is also possible that your SurroundBar SDA
IHT system may affect other wireless systems. For the most part, you can
avoid wireless performance problems by physically separating these devices
from your SurroundBar SDA IHT system. Maintaining a distance of several feet
or more between your SurroundBar SDA IHT speaker and any wireless device
should prevent any mutual interference effects. If you do notice any subwoofer
signal dropouts take care to identify the root cause (most commonly having
other wireless devices too close) and resolve accordingly. Any interference
effects from a microwave oven will cease once the oven stops operating
and may be resolved on a long-term basis by increasing the physical distance
between your SurroundBar SDA IHT system and the microwave oven.
A Note Regarding Wireless Performance:
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, togeth-
er with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer
from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia
Boulevard, Suite D, San Diego, California 92154. 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 maximum 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 defec-
tive 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 inabili-
ty 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 dam-
ages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. All implied war-
ranties 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 coun-
tries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.
Customer Service
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.
Thank you for buying the Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA.
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