PSW350 PSW450 Instruction Manual Owners of RM Series Systems: Refer to instructions in “5 pack” carton PSW SERIES PSW250 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215, USA, 800-377-7655, FAX: 410-764-5266 http://www.polkaudio.
A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK Dear Music Lover, Thank you for purchasing Polk Audio® speakers. Designing and building speakers is more than just a business for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight. Your new Polk™ speakers include the latest loudspeaker technology to assure outstanding performance and unmatched quality.
A WORD FROM MATTHEW POLK Dear Music Lover, Thank you for purchasing Polk Audio® speakers. Designing and building speakers is more than just a business for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight. Your new Polk™ speakers include the latest loudspeaker technology to assure outstanding performance and unmatched quality.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Due to their compact size, Polk PSW Series subwoofers offer plenty of placement options—in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room, but for the greatest possible bass output, place the subwoofer in a corner of the room. The subwoofer may lay on its side, but placing it on its feet or base will yield the best performance (Figure 1). NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END— THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Due to their compact size, Polk PSW Series subwoofers offer plenty of placement options—in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room, but for the greatest possible bass output, place the subwoofer in a corner of the room. The subwoofer may lay on its side, but placing it on its feet or base will yield the best performance (Figure 1). NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END— THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
USING PUSH-TAB AND 5-WAY BINDING POST CONNECTORS HOOK-UP OPTIONS Push the plastic tab of one connector to open up the hole. Insert the bare wire into the hole, and release the plastic tab. Repeat this step for the other terminal (Figure 2). This method is preferred for most systems and for use with the RM6200 and RM6600 systems (Figure 3). OPTION #1 The PSW450 uses 5-way binding posts, which operate a little differently. Unscrew the red or black nut several turns until the hole in the shaft appears.
USING PUSH-TAB AND 5-WAY BINDING POST CONNECTORS HOOK-UP OPTIONS Push the plastic tab of one connector to open up the hole. Insert the bare wire into the hole, and release the plastic tab. Repeat this step for the other terminal (Figure 2). This method is preferred for most systems and for use with the RM6200 and RM6600 systems (Figure 3). OPTION #1 The PSW450 uses 5-way binding posts, which operate a little differently. Unscrew the red or black nut several turns until the hole in the shaft appears.
HOOK-UP OPTIONS HOOK-UP OPTIONS OPTION #2 OPTION #3 This method can be used with electronics that include a “SUB OUT” feature (Figure 4, previous page). It is not recommended for use with RM6200 or RM6600 Systems. This method is for use with electronics featuring a “PRE OUT” – and may be used as a secondary hook up method for use with RM6200 or RM6600 Systems. Connect the left and right preamp output from your electronics to the left and right LINE LEVEL input of the subwoofer.
HOOK-UP OPTIONS HOOK-UP OPTIONS OPTION #2 OPTION #3 This method can be used with electronics that include a “SUB OUT” feature (Figure 4, previous page). It is not recommended for use with RM6200 or RM6600 Systems. This method is for use with electronics featuring a “PRE OUT” – and may be used as a secondary hook up method for use with RM6200 or RM6600 Systems. Connect the left and right preamp output from your electronics to the left and right LINE LEVEL input of the subwoofer.
HOOK-UP OPTIONS AC POWER CONNECTION AND AUTO ON/OFF OPTION #4 (PSW450 Only) – Not recommended for use with RM6200 and RM6600 systems. The PSW450 offers a “switchable high pass filter” at 80Hz for those situations where you choose to limit the lower bass content directed to your front left and right speakers. The benefit can be greater dynamic range from the front left and right speakers because they are not being asked to produce any bass frequencies below 80Hz.
HOOK-UP OPTIONS AC POWER CONNECTION AND AUTO ON/OFF OPTION #4 (PSW450 Only) – Not recommended for use with RM6200 and RM6600 systems. The PSW450 offers a “switchable high pass filter” at 80Hz for those situations where you choose to limit the lower bass content directed to your front left and right speakers. The benefit can be greater dynamic range from the front left and right speakers because they are not being asked to produce any bass frequencies below 80Hz.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM No Bass Possible Solution • Check AC plug and green LED on the back; make sure outlet is operational • Check volume control on subwoofer • For speaker level wire conections, check (+) on amplifier to (+) on subwoofer and do the same for (-) to (-) • Check that RCA line level inputs of the subwoofer are not wired from speaker level outputs of amplifier Excessive Mid-bass • Turn crossover frequency down • Move phase switch to “REV” and compare Not Enough Bass • Turn volume up on
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM No Bass Possible Solution • Check AC plug and green LED on the back; make sure outlet is operational • Check volume control on subwoofer • For speaker level wire conections, check (+) on amplifier to (+) on subwoofer and do the same for (-) to (-) • Check that RCA line level inputs of the subwoofer are not wired from speaker level outputs of amplifier Excessive Mid-bass • Turn crossover frequency down • Move phase switch to “REV” and compare Not Enough Bass • Turn volume up on
POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser only that the Amplifier in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. Polk Audio, Inc.
PSW350 PSW450 Instruction Manual Owners of RM Series Systems: Refer to instructions in “5 pack” carton PSW SERIES PSW250 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215, USA, 800-377-7655, FAX: 410-764-5266 http://www.polkaudio.