Polk Audio PSWSERIES PSW250 user manual

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PSW SERIES
PSW250
PSW350
PSW450
Instruction
Manual
Owners of RM Series
Systems: Refer to
instructions in
“5 pack” carton
5601 METRO DRIVE,
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215, USA,
800-377-7655, FAX: 410-764-5266
http://www.polkaudio.com
RM0299-1

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A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK POLK AUDIO— FEATURES: GETTING STARTED A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE Dear Music Lover, • 8"(PSW250), 10"(PSW350) or Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully. Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew 12" (PSW450) direct radiating Notify your Polk dealer if you notice any dam- ® Thank you for purchasing Polk Audio Polk and George Klopfer. Their dream was to subwoofer driver for deep bass, age or missing items. Keep the carton and speakers. Designing and building speakers make

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Strip 1/2" of insulation from each of the two TO THE SYSTEM—GENERAL Due to their compact size, Polk PSW Series conductors on both ends to expose the bare If you elect to use the speaker level inputs, subwoofers offer plenty of placement wire. Twist the exposed wire of each conductor use two conductor 16 gauge or thicker speak- options—in an entertainment center, behind to form two unfrayed strands. Connect two er wires. If you choose to use the line le

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USING PUSH-TAB AND 5-WAY HOOK-UP OPTIONS When using this option, it is necessary to BINDING POST CONNECTORS OPTION #1 adjust the settings of your electronics as fol- Push the plastic tab of one connector to open lows: Front speakers = large, subwoofer = This method is preferred for most systems up the hole. Insert the bare wire into the hole, “OFF” or “NONE”. This may sound incorrect and for use with the RM6200 and RM6600 and release the plastic tab. Repeat this step systems (Figure 3). becaus

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HOOK-UP OPTIONS HOOK-UP OPTIONS OPTION #2 OPTION #3 This method can be used with electronics This method is for use with electronics featur- that include a “SUB OUT” feature (Figure 4, ing a “PRE OUT” – and may be used as a sec- previous page). It is not recommended for ondary hook up method for use with RM6200 use with RM6200 or RM6600 Systems. or RM6600 Systems. Connect the left and right preamp output from your electronics to the left Connect a single RCA cable from the “SUB and right LINE LE

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HOOK-UP OPTIONS AC POWER CONNECTION • Phase Switch—Have someone else switch AND AUTO ON/OFF OPTION #4 between the two settings while you sit in PSW250, PSW350 and PSW450 models sold your favorite listening position. Use music (PSW450 Only) – Not recommended for use within North America are designed to be con- with RM6200 and RM6600 systems. The with good bass and a deep male vocal. nected to 110-120 volt AC outlets. PSW450 offers a “switchable high pass filter” When you hear the best balance

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TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PSW250 PSW350 PSW450 Possible Solution PROBLEM Driver Complement: Driver Complement: Driver Complement: • Check AC plug and green LED on 1 - 10" (254mm) woofer 1 - 12" (304.8mm) woofer No Bass 1 - 8" (203.2mm) woofer the back; make sure outlet is opera- Amplifier Power*: Amplifier Power*: Amplifier Power*: FTC Rated Amplifier Power: tional FTC Rated Amplifier Power: FTC Rated Amplifier Power: 150 watts continuous into 4ohms @ <1% 30

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POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original pur- a reasonable time, freight prepaid. chaser only that the Amplifier in this Polk This warranty does not include service or Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) parts to repair damage caused by accident, will be free from defects in material and disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inade- workmanship for a period of three (3) years quate packing or shipping procedures, com- from the date of original retail purchase fr