Summary of the content on the page No. 1
IMPORTANT—
READ THIS MANUAL
WE KNOW YOU ARE ANXIOUS TO PLUG IN YOUR HOT NEW TOY
(THIS SUB) AND LET ‘ER RIP. BUT IF YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE
HOOK-UP OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS, YOU WILL ULTIMATELY
GET BETTER PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR SYSTEM.
PSW1200 OWNERS MANUAL
Table of Contents
PSW1200 features 4
Subwoofer placement 4
Connecting the
subwoofer (general) 5
Bass management/
speaker setup 5-8
Inputs and outputs 9-15
Hook up options chart 16-17
AC Power controls 19
Subwoofer adjustments 19-
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original pur- This warranty does not include service or chaser only that the Amplifier in this Polk parts to repair damage caused by accident, Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inade- will be free from defects in material and quate packing or shipping procedures, com- workmanship for a period of three (3) years mercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the from the date of original retail pu
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
* About Power Ratings SPECIFICATIONS When making comparisons between PSW1200 product specifications it helps to under- stand what they mean, particularly with amplifier power ratings. The Federal Trade Driver Complement Commission has recently issued new 2-12" woofers regulations regarding the power ratings Continuous average power*: of all amplifiers including self-powered 230 watts into 8 ohms @1% THD speakers. Polk Audio supports this effort over power bandwidth of 30-120Hz to standardize
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
POLK AUDIO – A HISTORY OF A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK EXCELLENCE Dear Music Lover, Matthew Polk and George Klopfer Thank you for purchasing Polk Audio founded Polk Audio in 1972. Their speakers. Designing and building speak- dream was to make high performance ers is more than just a business for the speakers at reasonable prices. Today people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. Polk Audio is still headquartered in We are all dedicated to your complete Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the satisfact
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
FEATURES: GETTING STARTED • Two 12-inch direct radiating smooth Please inspect your subwoofer and its response subwoofer drivers. drivers carefully. Notify your Polk dealer • Power Port™ patented bass port for if you notice any damage or missing deep bass with low distortion. items. Keep the carton and packing • High-current 350 watt power amplifier. material. They will do the best job of • 7 low level input channels—left front, protecting your PSW1200 if it needs right front, center, subwoofer,
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
optimal phase tuning. Zantech (1-800-843-5465) or Channel Plus (1-800-99-5225). Ground loops and hum can also be the MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE result of faulty electrical wiring in your OF YOUR PSW1200 home. Consult a licensed electrician to Your new speaker cabinet is finished in evaluate and, if necessary, repair the woodgrain vinyl that can be dusted or AC wiring in your home. Light dimmers cleaned with a moist soft cloth. Avoid also tend to introduce noise into audio harsh detergents and c
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
FIGURE 18. 40Hz 120Hz FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ 0° 180° SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ + FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT – LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT IN IN LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR IN IN CENTER 1 CENTER 2 IN IN LFE/SU
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
The subwoofer should be placed only on fectly. A poor blend will sound unnatur- its integrated Power Port™ base. al; you will be aware that the main and (Fig. 1b) NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER subwoofer speakers are separate units. ON THE AMPLIFIER END – THIS WILL In a well-blended system, the subwoofer DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER. will not call attention to itself; you will simply hear at lot more deep, tight, FIGURE 1b. exciting bass. Experiment with alternate hook-up methods to find the one that works bes
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
BASS MANAGEMENT/SPEAKER Large–When you select a speaker as SETUP SETTINGS “Large” that speaker will be sent a full- DOLBY PRO LOGIC range signal: all the sounds that are on Wide–(center speaker only) The center that channel will go to that speaker. speaker is sent a full-range signal: all the sounds that are on that channel will Small–Most often Center and Surround go to the center speaker. channels are small, bass-limited speak- ers and are set to “Small.” When you Normal–(center speaker only)
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
FIGURE 16. POWER ON OFF AUTO FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R 40HZ 80HZ VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ + FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT – LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT IN IN LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR IN IN CENTER 1 CENTER 2 IN IN LFE/SUBWOOFER I
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
FRONT LFE/SUBWOOFER SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT OUTPUT L R LFE/SUBWOOFER SPEAKER OUTPUTS + OUTPUT R L – + + – – SPEAKERS + – + – FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R R + – + – + + 40Hz 120Hz 120Hz – – T 180° 0° 180° 40 HZ 40HZ 40HZ SWITCHABLE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS 80HZ R HIGH PASS CROSSOVER 80HZ OFF ON CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE ABLE ASS HZ 80HZ
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
“Large” Advantages– ers as “Large” or “Small”, you can use the high pass filters on the PSW1200 to • You will probably get better blending roll off their response at 40 Hz instead between main speaker and subwoofer. of relying on the fixed 80 Hz filter in • The bass “attack” or “tightness” may your receiver or processor. be better • Imaging may be more even, seamless Here’s another example: you have a and natural large full-range Center speaker like the Polk CS1000p. You want it to play HOW THE
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
FIGURE 3. DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS RECEIVER OR PROCESSOR FRONT REAR CENTER LFE L Bass Management/ R Speaker Setup Front: Large Center: Large Surround: Large Subwoofer: Yes FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ + FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT – L
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
17
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
16 HOOK-UP OPTIONS The PSW1200 offers a wide range of hook-up and use options. Each option has advantages and potential downsides. The option that is best for you depends on your electronics, Your main speakers, and your personal taste. The hook-up method you use will have a large impact on the “blending” between your main Front speakers and the Subwoofer. Read all the options before selecting
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
FIGURE 4. + – FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ – FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT + LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT IN IN L R FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL IN LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR IN IN CENTER 1 CENTER 2 IN IN 40 HZ 80 HZ LFE
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER FRONT LINE IN–Any set of preamp out- (Speaker Level)–If you want to filter puts may be connected here, but usually bass out of any speaker, connect the Front channel outputs. The signal will Speaker Level In and Out, and select pass through the Variable Low Pass either 40Hz or 80Hz. Use 40Hz for larg- Crossover. If you do not have a spare er speakers, 80Hz for smaller speakers. set of pre-outs use a Y connector. This feature is useful if you have a (Fig. 5) stereo
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
SURROUND RECEIVER OR PREAMP/PROCESSOR FIGURE 10. SPEAKER OUTPUTS R L + + – – FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + – + – + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ + FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT FIGURE 11. – LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT IN IN L R FRONT SPEA
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
FIGURE 9. + – FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ SWITCHABLE POWER HIGH PASS 80HZ CROSSOVER AUTO OFF ON (SPEAKER LEVEL) FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ 80HZ – FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT + LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT IN IN L R FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL IN LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR IN IN CENTER 1 CENTER 2 IN IN 80 HZ 40 HZ LFE
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
FRONT LINE OUT–Connect these to the or 80Hz at 12dB/octave (Fig. 6). power amp (main) inputs only if you REAR LINE IN - Connect rear line level want a high pass filtered signal (selec- preamp outputs here (Fig. 7 next table 40Hz or 80Hz) to go into the page). The signal will pass through the amplifier (Fig. 6). The filter cannot be Variable Low Pass Crossover. Use Y defeated. connectors if you need to have these pre–outs connected to a power amplifier SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER– or Main I
