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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L PSW202 POWERED SUBWOOFER the speaker specialists ®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT These products were 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.
G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Please inspect your loudspeaker carefully. Notify your Polk dealer if you notice any damage or missing items. Keep the carton and packing material. It will do the best job of protecting your speaker if it needs to be transported. PLACEMENT (FIGURES 1,2 & 3) Your PSW Series subwoofer offers many placement options—in an entertainment center, behind furniture, or next to a sofa or chair.
R E C E I V E R S E T- U P / B A S S M A N A G E M E N T All surround receivers allow you to “customize” their performance depending on the size of your speakers. Refer to the owner's manual of your receiver or surround processor to learn how this is done.
L O W PA S S F I LT E R ( F I G U R E S 9 & 1 0 ) This control adjusts the frequency range over which the subwoofer operates. Experiment and let your ears be the final judge. If male vocals sound “thin,” turn this control up until the voice sounds rich but not boomy. If male vocals sound too “thick” or “chesty,” turn this control down until the voice sounds natural.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 OK 6" (15cm) AMPLIFIER Figure 4 RECOMMENDED HOOKUP Figure 5 This method is the best choice when using small satellite systems such as the Polk RM Series. CONEXIÓN RECOMENDADA Este es el mejor método para sistemas con satélites pequeños tales como los de la serie Polk RM. BRANCHEMENT RECOMMANDÉ Cette méthode est la meilleure pour les systèmes à petits satellites tels que ceux de la gamme Polk RM.
Figure 6 PARALLEL WIRE HOOKUP CONEXIÓN DE CABLES EN PARALELO BRANCHEMENT À FIL PARALLÈLE PARALLELER DRAHTANSCHLUSS Figure 7 SUB OUT HOOKUP This method is best for systems that use bookshelf or floorstanding speakers. CONEXIÓN DE SALIDA DE SUBWOOFER (SUB OUT) Este es el mejor método para sistemas con altavoces de estante o de piso. BRANCHEMENT SUB OUT Cette méthode est la meilleure pour les systèmes à enceintes de bibliothèque ou à piétement.
Figure 8 PRE OUT HOOKUP This method is for use with electonic components featuring a PRE OUT. CONEXIÓN DE SALIDA DE PREAMPLIFICADOR (PRE OUT) Este método es para componentes electrónicos con salida de preamplificador (PRE OUT). BRANCHEMENT PRE OUT Cette méthode est prévue pour les composants électroniques à fonction PRE OUT. LINE IN L R PRE OUTANSCHLUSS SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT – Diese Methode ist für elektronische Komponenten mit einem PRE OUT bestimmt.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S PSW202 POWERED SUBWOOFER Overall Frequency Response 35Hz-200Hz -3dB Frequency Response 40Hz-180Hz Driver Complement 10 (25.4cm)" long throw driver, shielded Subwoofer Amplifier*: 50 Watts continuous average power into 4ohms <1%THD, 40-180Hz Size & Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 14s" x 132" x 144" 29 lbs 37.1cm x 34.3cm x 36.2cm 13.2 kg Shipping Weight 33 lbs. total (15 kg) *This specification conforms to Federal regulations regarding amplifier power ratings.
POLK AUDIO 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.
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