OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL L800LC AND L800RC SDA FLOOR-STANDING LOUDSPEAKER
Contents Patented SDA Pro Surround Technology Expect Great Sound — The Legend Legacy .................................... 2 Polk Patented SDA Pro (Stereo Dimensional Array) surround technology creates an expansive soundstage and detailed stereo image, while delivering a natural multi-dimensional sound experience. A wide, detailed soundstage is accomplished by revealing the original recorded signal.
OWNER’S MANUAL SDA HEAD SHADOW AND ANGLED BAFFLES Legend L800 SDA Pro speakers feature new developments in Polk-patented SDA technology. Head Shadow – When the IAC passes across the listeners face, it is modified in the same manner as light trying to go around an obstacle. This is known as the “head shadow.” Polk L800 speakers feature sophisticated dimensional HS (head shadow) crossover to more precisely match and cancel out IAC noise, creating precise, immersive and expansive imaging.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
OWNER’S MANUAL What’s in the Box Each box contains: 1. Loudspeaker 2. Owner’s Manual 3. Registration Card 4. Magnetic grilles 5. 15’ SDA Pro interconnect cable 6. Allen wrench 7. Dust cloth How to Connect Your System Amplifier/Receiver Connections Locate the amplifier outputs, marked red and black. Red corresponds to + (positive) and black corresponds to – (negative).
Binding Posts To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the binding post cap and insert the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding post. Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole as this will not give you a good connection. Tighten the binding post cap until it seats firmly with the wire, but do not over tighten.
OWNER’S MANUAL 2. There are several distances to consider when placing your speakers: X = Listener distance from speaker Y = Speaker distance from rear wall Z = Speaker distance from each other S = Speaker distance from side wall *By decreasing distance “Y” you will increase bass response. By increasing that distance you will experience less bass. Your speakers will generally sound best when placed close to the back wall.
System Diagnostics If you encounter an issue when setting up your SDA Pro loudspeakers, follow these steps to troubleshoot and make corrections as needed. 1. Start with facing speakers the directly forward and equidistant from the wall. 2. Place a chair in the listening area centered between the speakers. 3. To check for Absolute Phase, disconnect the (-) black wires from your loudspeaker, leaving the (+) red wires connected. Switch your amplifier to MONO operation or play MONO source music.
OWNER’S MANUAL Limited 5-Year Warranty Polk Audio, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the five (5) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party.
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