IMPORTANT— READ THIS MANUAL WE KNOW YOU ARE ANXIOUS TO PLUG IN YOUR HOT NEW TOY (THIS SUB) AND LET ‘ER RIP. BUT IF YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE HOOK-UP OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS, YOU WILL ULTIMATELY GET BETTER PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR SYSTEM.
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SPECIFICATIONS PSW1200 Driver Complement 2-12" woofers Continuous average power*: 230 watts into 8 ohms @1% THD over power bandwidth of 30-120Hz Dynamic Power Rating* 350 watts into 8 Ohms System Acoustic Efficiency 90db from 1 watt at 1 meter Calculated Maximum Output 115db at 1 meter Enclosure Type Direct radiating, vented Port Type Power Port Frequency Response: Overall /- 3db Limits 20Hz -140Hz / 22Hz -125Hz Lowpass Crossover Frequency Adjustable 40Hz -120Hz Phase Control Variable 0˚ to 180˚ Inputs Spe
POLK AUDIO – A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE Matthew Polk and George Klopfer founded Polk Audio in 1972. Their dream was to make high performance speakers at reasonable prices. Today Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of loudspeakers for home, office and car. Polk’s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value.
FEATURES: GETTING STARTED • Two 12-inch direct radiating smooth response subwoofer drivers. • Power Port™ patented bass port for deep bass with low distortion. • High-current 350 watt power amplifier. • 7 low level input channels—left front, right front, center, subwoofer, LFE, left rear and right rear—to allow connection of every channel’s output to the subwoofer.
optimal phase tuning. MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR PSW1200 Your new speaker cabinet is finished in woodgrain vinyl that can be dusted or cleaned with a moist soft cloth. Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids, they can permanently damage your speaker’s finish. Remove grilles and gently vacuum the dust. Q. “WHY DOES MY SYSTEM HUM?” Zantech (1-800-843-5465) or Channel Plus (1-800-99-5225). Ground loops and hum can also be the result of faulty electrical wiring in your home.
FIGURE 18. 40Hz 120Hz 0° 180° FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ POWER 80HZ AUTO OFF ON FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) 80HZ + FRONT LEFT OUT FRONT RIGHT OUT LEFT FRONT IN RIGHT FRONT IN – LEFT REAR IN RIGHT REAR IN CENTER 1 IN CENTER 2 IN LFE/SUBWOOFER IN VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER (Fig.
The subwoofer should be placed only on its integrated Power Port™ base. (Fig. 1b) NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END – THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER. FIGURE 1b. fectly. A poor blend will sound unnatural; you will be aware that the main and subwoofer speakers are separate units. In a well-blended system, the subwoofer will not call attention to itself; you will simply hear at lot more deep, tight, exciting bass. Experiment with alternate hook-up methods to find the one that works best for you.
BASS MANAGEMENT/SPEAKER SETUP SETTINGS DOLBY PRO LOGIC Wide–(center speaker only) The center speaker is sent a full-range signal: all the sounds that are on that channel will go to the center speaker. Normal–(center speaker only) Bass frequencies below 100Hz are filtered out of the center channel and sent to the Front and Subwoofer outputs. Phantom–(center speaker only) Not part of the bass management/speaker setup system at all. This simply sends all the center information into the front speakers.
FIGURE 16. POWER ON FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L 40HZ R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER OFF AUTO 80HZ + 40Hz 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ POWER 80HZ AUTO OFF ON FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) 80HZ + FRONT LEFT OUT FRONT RIGHT OUT LEFT FRONT IN RIGHT FRONT IN – LEFT REAR IN RIGHT REAR IN CENTER 1 IN CENTER 2 IN LFE/SUBWOOFER IN the one that’s right for you. from a power source.
LFE/SUBWOOFER OUTPUT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUTS L R LFE/SUBWOOFER OUTPUT + + – – FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUTS L R + – SPEAKERS +– +– FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT R +– + 40Hz L +– R + 120Hz 120Hz – – T 0° 40HZ 40HZ R SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) 80HZ AUTO OFF ON FULL RANGE ABLE ASS VER VEL) 80HZ OFF ON FULL RANGE HZ 40HZ 40 HZ 180° 180° SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) 80HZ – 80HZ + 80 HZ FRONT RIGHT OUT FRONT RIGHT O
“Large” Advantages– • You will probably get better blending between main speaker and subwoofer. • The bass “attack” or “tightness” may be better • Imaging may be more even, seamless and natural HOW THE PSW1200 CAN HELP If your system has no bass management/speaker setup feature or if it does not meet your needs, the PSW1200 can help.
DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS RECEIVER OR PROCESSOR FIGURE 3.
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16 The PSW1200 offers a wide range of hook-up and use options. Each option has advantages and potential downsides. The option that is best for you depends on your electronics, Your main speakers, and your personal taste. The hook-up method you use will have a large impact on the “blending” between your main Front speakers and the Subwoofer.
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FRONT LINE IN–Any set of preamp outputs may be connected here, but usually Front channel outputs. The signal will pass through the Variable Low Pass Crossover. If you do not have a spare set of pre-outs use a Y connector. (Fig. 5) SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (Speaker Level)–If you want to filter bass out of any speaker, connect the Speaker Level In and Out, and select either 40Hz or 80Hz. Use 40Hz for larger speakers, 80Hz for smaller speakers.
SURROUND RECEIVER OR PREAMP/PROCESSOR FIGURE 10. SPEAKER OUTPUTS L R + + – – FRONT SPEAKER LEVEL OUT L R VARIABLE LOW PASS CROSSOVER +– + 40Hz +– 120Hz – VARIABLE PHASE ALIGNMENT 0° 180° 40HZ POWER 80HZ AUTO OFF ON FULL RANGE SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (LINE LEVEL) 40HZ SWITCHABLE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER (SPEAKER LEVEL) 80HZ + FRONT LEFT OUT FRONT RIGHT OUT LEFT FRONT IN RIGHT FRONT IN FIGURE 11.
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FRONT LINE OUT–Connect these to the power amp (main) inputs only if you want a high pass filtered signal (selectable 40Hz or 80Hz) to go into the amplifier (Fig. 6). The filter cannot be defeated. or 80Hz at 12dB/octave (Fig. 6). Connect rear line level preamp outputs here (Fig. 7 next page). The signal will pass through the Variable Low Pass Crossover. Use Y connectors if you need to have these pre–outs connected to a power amplifier or Main In jacks.
CENTER LINE IN– Connect Center line level preamp output here (Fig. 7). (There is no need to plug something into both center inputs; one would be redundant.) The signal will pass through the Variable Low Pass Crossover. Use a Y connector if you need to have this preout connected to a power amplifier or Main In jack. When this input senses a signal, it automatically boosts the Subwoofer’s output FIGURE 7.
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