The Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa Built-in Quick Start Guide
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What’s in the Box Sound bar 6.5’ (2m) high-speed HDMI cable Subwoofer 6’ (1.
Connecting Your TV 1. Is an HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC”? YES HDMI NO TV HDMI OPTICAL TV ARC Connect the included Optical cable between the TV and sound bar. Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled with “ARC” on both the TV and the sound bar. 4 Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI port on the TV and to the “TV ARC” port on the sound bar.
2. Position the sound bar TV For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Sound Bar Note: For wall-mounting instructions, please refer to the included wall-mounting template. 3. Connect the sound bar to an AC outlet During startup, you will see a blinking orange light on the front of the sound bar and the Alexa light ring will spin. 4.
. Install remote control batteries Insert the provided AAA batteries. 7. Verify your connections Turn on your TV to verify that you are seeing video on the TV and hearing sound from the sound bar. You may have to select the appropriate HDMI source on your TV. 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.
Download the Polk Connect App from the App Store Use the Polk Connect app to connect the Polk Command sound bar to your network and enable Amazon Alexa voice services. You’ll need your Wi-Fi password. Talking to Your Polk Command Sound Bar Once connected to your network, use the Polk Command Bar to ask Alexa to perform many useful tasks. To get the attention of your Polk Command Bar, simply say “Alexa.” You can ask Alexa for sports updates, weather reports, cooking questions and more.
Listening to Music via Bluetooth® 1. To pair your device via Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button “Alexa, pair my phone.” on the remote or say, 2. To connect your device to the Command Bar, go to the Bluetooth settings section in your phone, tablet or computer and select “Polk Command Bar.” The light will turn solid blue when your Bluetooth device is connected.
Remote Control Action Button Night Mode Press to lower the volume and use Alexa Voice Services Mute HDMI Sources TV Source HDMI-ARC/Optical Bass Up/Down Bluetooth® Master Volume Up/Down VoiceAdjust Up/Down Sport Mode Movie Mode Back Music Mode Forward Play/Pause 9
Sound Modes Movie Mode Sport Mode Acoustically optimized for both movie and TV Enhances dialogue-rich content, like sporting events, news casts and talk shows. Uses Voice Adjust to boost dialogue clarity and optimizes the subwoofer volume levels. content. It also provides a bass boost, increased spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for improved dialogue clarity. It is the default sound mode for HDMI and Optical input sources.
Optimizing Your Listening Experience Adjusting the Bass Easily adjust low-frequency volume for more or less impact. Adjusting the Dialogue or Center Channel Use the Polk Voice Adjust feature to adjust dialogue levels to improve clarity when watching TV shows, movies and sports.
Sound Bar Top Panel Volume Up Microphone Mute Action Button Volume Down Sound Bar Back Panel Power Connector USB 12 Subwoofer Sync Button HDMI 1 HDMI (ARC) Optical HDMI 2
Visual Indicators The front of the sound bar contains a single light that changes color and flashes to provide status information about the sound bar, like audio decoder modes and sound bar power status.
Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to Control the Command Bar There are several ways to use your TV, cable or satellite remote to control the Command Bar. 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 the Command Bar from your TV without any further setup.
Using the IR Learning Function IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12” (30cm) directly in front of the Command Bar when pressing their respective buttons. Make sure your remotes have fresh batteries. db 12” (30cm) Entering IR Learn Mode Make sure your sound bar is powered on, then press and hold the mic mute button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds. Release the button when you hear “Entering IR learn mode.” You should now see a slow blinking white light on the front of the sound bar.
CLEARING ALL LEARNED IR CODES Press and hold the mic mute button on the sound bar for about 10 seconds. Troubleshooting I Don’t Hear Sound From My Subwoofer 1) Verify that the subwoofer is plugged into 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 sound bar using the instructions below.
Listen out loud with Spotify Connect 1. Connect your Polk Command Bar to your wifi network. 2. Open up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or laptop using the same wifi network. 3. Play a song and select Devices Available. 4. Select your Polk Command Bar and start listening. The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.
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Just ask Alexa Entertainment ''Alexa, play dinner party music." ''Alexa, play a game." News and Information ''Alexa, what action movies are playing this weekend?" ''Alexa, how's my commute?" Around the House ('Alexa, give me a recipe for chicken pot pie." ('Alexa, reorder coffee." Get the Alexa App The Alexa app lets you easily manage your alarms, music, shopping lists, and more. Go to alexa.amazon.com on your smartphone to get the app.
® Command Bar™ Important Product Information
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.
2.412-2.472GHz Band 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 Un 1ted Eu rar-e. a d1v1S10n of D&M Euope BV : Beemd straar 11. 5Ei~i3 MA Eindhoven with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
21.CAUTION: Dange·r 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 9.96 dBm 2412-24 72MHz WiFI 16.61 dBm 5180-5320MHz 17.09 dBm 5500-5700MHz Wireless Subwoofer 57 43-5840MHz 11.08 dBm Wireless Sound bar 57 43-5840MHz 12.44 dBm 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 p~riod 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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