Thank you for you r Polk purchase. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to call or email us. Technical Assistance In North America, call Polk Customer Service at 800-377-POLK(7655) (M -F, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST) Outside the US, call +1-410-358-3600 email polkcs@polkaudio.com Polk Aud10 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081 U.S.A. The complete owner's manual can be found online at www.polkaudio.com/products/m agnifimaxsr Polk Audio IS a DEl Holdings, Inc. Company.
What's in the Box 0) \ ......... ·( 7 ([) ) Sound bar Sound bar power cord 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable Subwoofer 6' (1.8m) Optical cable I I Sound bar power supply J::m 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable (2) wall mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included) . -. • \ IJ polk ..,. ~r.~ . I _ _ _ pn, Subwoofer power cord opolk Remote control Product Literature ~6:::~~ _____jc§f .
Setup Connecting to Your TV 0 Is an HOM I input jack on your TV labeled "ARC"? HOM I ~)] HDMI OPTICAL L )j [Q) Connect the included Optical cable between the TV and sound bar. Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI jacks labeled with "ARC" on both the TV and the sound bar. 4 Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI jack on the TV and to the HTV ARC" connector on the sound bar.
1\ I Placing the sound bar For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Note: For wall mounting instructions, see Advanced Setup on p. 77 and included wall mounting template 0 e TV / I Sound Bar I ,,~ II v "" Connecting the sound bar to an AC outlet During startup, you will see a bl inking orange light on the front. Placing the subwoofer '\ • \ I Subwoofer For best performance place on the same wall as the TV, no more than 30ft (10m) from the bar.
e Placing or mounti ng the surrounds Place the surround speakers on the left and right sides and equidista nt f rom the main listening position. Make sure you place the speaker marked " L" on the left and the speaker marked "R" on the right. If you decide to mount the surrounds, Please refer to the wall mounting template for instructions. 0 Connecting the surrounds to an AC outlet A flashing green light will be visible on the back of the surrounds.
O Verifying your connections Turn on your TV and verify that you are seeing video and hearing sound f rom the sound bar. If you do not hear sound and do not see any lights on t he fron t of your sound ba r, press the power b utton on the sound bar to turn it on. Note: If you are hearing sound from both your TV and your sound bar, you must manually turn off your TV speakers using the Settings Menu on your TV Please refer to your TV's owner's manual for instructions.
Listening to Music via Chromecast Built-in Chromecast Built-in Benefits MagniFi MAX features Chromecast Built-in which lets you easily: 1. Stream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 2. Create a whole-home audio experience. Multi-room sync let's you play the same song across Chromecast built- in compatible speakers in your house at the same time. 3. Use Google Assistant on a Google Home speaker to control music playback on the MagniFi MAX using voice commands.
Receiving Automatic Updates - Highly Recommended Occasionally Polk may provide periodic software updates via the lntenet which improve product performance and expand the list of built-in TV remote controls. We highly recommend that you connect your sound bar to your home network. To receive automatic updates, you do not need to register your product or provide your email address.
Remote Control Power On/Off Night Mode - Mute HOM I HDMI Inputs 1 2 3 Blue tooth~ Master Volume TV TV Input Bass Up/Down Movie Mode Back AUX Input + + + BASS VOL VOICE - - i& 1\ n ...... ......
Sound Bar Top Panel c ® @ I I I Power On/Off Source 8/uetooth ® 0 VOICE +) VoiceAdjust 0 8VOLUME8 Mute Master Volume Down/Up Sound Bar Back Panel HOM I Inputs HDMI Out (ARC) Optical AUX Ethernet Status In In LAN USB* LEOs .-1--1----~J----r------r----~~~r---t----. 0000 HDM11 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) D TV OPTICAL ono~ S~R RESET AUX NETWORK SERVICE RESET ONLY ---++----->.- SYNC SYNC Power Connector POWER 19V==4.
Visual Indicators The front of the sound bar contains a horizontal row of lights that provide status indications, such as source, volume and listening modes. OJ \ .......... ( J I I J [J 1\ 0 0 HDMI 1 0 0 HDMI2 0 0 0 HDMI3 0 0 0 0 HDMI (ARC) 0 0 0 0 0 OPTICAL 0 0 0 0 0 AUX • 12 0 • • • • Back of Bar WI-FI OFF SOLID NOT CONNECTED CONNECTED • • FLASHING PAIRING MODE
Optimizing Your Listening Experience + + + Sound Bar Lights 0 0 0 0 0 Less Bass 0 0 0 0 BASS + DEFAULT LEVEL More Bass VOL - - VOICE - Sound Bar Lights 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + Quieter Voice DEFAULT LEVEL Louder Voice - ~ Bass Control VOICE ADJUST"' Easily adjust low-frequency volume for more or less impact. Easily adjust dialogue levels to improve clarity when watching TV shows, movies, and sports.
Optimizing Your Surround Speakers Sound Bar Lights 1 0 0 0 0 - VOLUME 0 0 0 0 Less Volu m e DEFAULT LEVEL SURROUND SPEAKERS 0 + Surround mute 14 0 Mo re Vo lume + L - BALANCE - Sound Bar Lights 0 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R L Balance Left 0 DEFAULT LEVEL Volume Control Balance Control Easily adjust volume for more or less impact. Easily adjust the balance for left and right weighted sound.
Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to Control the MagniFi MAX There are several ways to use your TV, cable, or satellite remote to control MagniFi Ma x HDMI CEC CONTROL If your TV is connected via HDMI and your TV supports CEC (and it is enabled in the TV settings menu), you can control the volume and mute functions on MagniFi MAX from your TV without any further setup.
Using the IR Learning Function (]\ IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12" (30cm) directly in front of the MagniFi MAX when pressing their respective buttons and make sure your remotes have fresh batteries. () I llD 12' (30cm) .. .. Entering IR Learn Mode Make sure your sound bar is powered on, then press and hold the -E) Source button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds. When you hear a two-note tone release the button.
STEP 4 : Learn Another Code When you see the white lights on the front of the sound bar bouncing left and right again, you are ready to select your next function to learn by repeating steps 1-3. Exiting IR Learn Mode Press and hold the ~ Source button on the sound bar again for about 3 seconds. When you hear a two-note tone release the button. NOTE: The soundbar will automatically exit IR learn mode if it has not recewed any IR commands for 60 seconds. All learned IR commands will automatically be saved.
Advanced Setup ( - - · • )• • Connecting a cable box, game console or other HDMI sources to your MagniFi MAX (figure 7) Magnifi MAX supports up to three HDMI sources. It will pass-through 4K and HDR signals to your TV if you are using the HDMI-ARC connection between the sound bar and TV. You will need to use High Speed HDMI cables for 4K content.
Wall mounting your MagniFi MAX & SRl Wireless Surround Speakers Wall mounting templates are provided for both the bar and the surround speakers. For proper installation, please refer to the instructions printed on the templates. Screws for attaching the brackets to the wall are not included. Choose the screw type and length appropriate to your home's construction. If in doubt, consult a professional.
I Don't Hear Sound from my Subwoofer 1) Verify that the Subwoofer is plugged in to a power source. 2) Check the green light on the back of the subwoofer. • If it is solid green, turn up the Bass using the remote control. • If it is flashing green you need to sync the subwoofer to the soundbar using the following instructions Syncing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar 1) Press the power button on the soundbar to turn it on.
Sound Modes Music Mode and All Stereo mode Movie Mode Music Mode Gives you balanced sound and smoother bass w hile minimizing spatia lization effects to ensure Acoustical ly optimized for both movie and TV content. It also provides a bass boost, increased more natural sound reproduction. spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for All Stereo Mode provides room filling sound by mirroring the front left and right channels to the surround left and right speakers.
About Polk SDA®Technology The MagniFi MAX features patented Polk SDA Surround technology creating an expansive multi-dimensional soundstage and detailed stereo image. SDA both heightens and widens the sound stage providing an immersive room-filling sound without sacrificing clarity. SDA also compliments Dolby and DTS encoded content creating an incredible cinematic experience.
SOFTWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE! Why Update? Get latest features, performance improvements and enhancements for your Polk sound bar. How to Update? 1. Download the free Google Home app. 2. Use the app to connect the sound bar to your wireless network. 3. Once connected, sound bar updates automatically. CONTACT POLK TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL HELP https://www.polkaudio.com/contact-us · email: polkcs@polkaudio.
Software Update Available on the Polk MagniFi MAX & MAX SR Why Update? Get the latest features, performance improvements and enhancements by connecting your MagniFi MAX or MAX SR sound bar to your wireless network. How to Connect and Update your Sound Bar? 1. Download the free Google Home app from either the Google Play Store or Apple App Store 2. Use the app to connect the sound bar to your home wireless network 3.
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The Polk MagniFi MAX SR maximum-performance true 5.1 home theater sound bar system provides bigger, more dynamic surround sound than traditional sound bars—and is optimized to make movies, TV, sports and music come alive. It features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Polk VoiceAdjust technology for crystal clear dialogue—and it’s equipped with Polk Smart Remote technology, so it works with your TV’s remote control right out of the box.
opolk 0 SRl WIRELESS SURROUND MOUNTING TEMPLATE SRl WIRELESS SURROUND GABARIT D'INSTALLATION 1) USE A LEVEL AND TAPE TO PLACE THE TEMPLATE ON THE WALL AT THE DESIRED LOCATION. 2) MARK THE HOLES -ARE THE HOLE LOCATIONS PRE-PUNCHED? IF NOT THE USER NEEDS TO MARK WITH A SHARP TOOL. 1) UTILISEZ UN NIVEAU ET FIXEZ LE GABARIT AVEC DU RUBAN ADHESIF POUR LE PLACER SUR LE MUR A L'ENDROIT VOULU SOUS LE TELEVISEUR. MARK HERE MARQUEZ ICI 2) MARQUEZ LES TROUS.
MAGNIFI MAX BAR MOUNTING TEMPLATE/MA NIFI MAX GABARIT D'INSTALLATION DE LA BARRE LEAVE SPACE BETWEEN THE SOUND BAR AND YOUR TV/LAISSEZ DE L'ESPACE ENTRE VOTRE ARRE DE SON ET VOTRE TEU~VISEUR 0000 MARK HERE MARQUEZ ICI 0 1) USE A LEVEL AND TAPE TO PLACE THE TEMPLATE ON THE WALL AT THE DESIRED LOCATION BELOW THE TV. 2) MARK THE HOLES- ARE THE HOLE LOCATIONS PRE-PUNCHED? IF NOT THE USER NEEDS TO MARK WITH A SHARP TOOL.
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Safety Precautions FCC Statement 1 . This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device operates in the 2.412-2.472GHz range. 5.15-5.25GHz Band Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only. Slave Equipment: This device is slave equipment, the device is not radar detection and not adhoc operation in the DFS band. - Sound United Europe, a division of D&M Europe B.V. ; Beemdstraat 11; 5653 MA Eindhoven blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
21.CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 22.The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Polk Audio LLC, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU 23.
Type of Wireless Operating Frequency Maximum RF Power Bluetooth 2402-2480MHz 9.1 dBm 2412-2472MHz 19.6 dBm 5180-5320MHz 20.1 dBm 5500-5700MHz 19.8 dBm Wireless Subwoofer 57 43-5840MHz 7.6 dBm Wireless Sound bar 57 43-5840MHz 7.2dBm Wireless Surrounds 57 43-5840MHz 6.9dBm WiFI 5.15 - 5.
1-Year Limited Warranty Polk Audio, LLC ("Polk") warrants to the original retail purchaser that Polk Audio branded wireless speakers, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) one year, under normal use and conditions. Should this product prove to be defective in material or workmanship, Polk will, at its option, (a) repair the product, or (b) replace the product.
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