Polk Audio PSW 450 - Manual (Page 5)

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AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICADOR
AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER
AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICADOR
AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER
NOT OK NOT OK
Strip 1/2" of insulation from each of the two
conductors on both ends to expose the bare
wire. Twist the exposed wire of each conductor
to form two unfrayed strands. Connect two
conductors to the receiver or amp (refer to the
owner’s manual supplied with your electronics
for assistance with proper hookup). Connect
the two conductors on the other end of the
wire to the speaker terminals. 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 sub-
woofer 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 plac-
ing 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.
The PSW250, PSW350 AND PSW450 are
magnetically shielded and can be placed
close to a television set, if necessary.
However, we do not recommend placing your
TV set on the subwoofer. The vibration
transmitted to the TV set may shorten the
life of the TV. If you see any color distortion
in your TV, move the subwoofer a few inches
further from the set.
FIGURE 1
OK OK
AMPLIFIER SIDE
LADO DEL AMPLIFICADOR
CÔTÉ AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER SEITE
AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICADOR
AMPLIFICATEUR
VERSTÄRKER
L
R
Line Level Input OFF AUTO
POWER
Speaker Level Output +R
--
L+
+R
--
L+
Speaker Level Input
POWERED SUB
W OOFER
11 5 V AC 60Hz
1 20 W
a tts Max.
CAUTION R ISK OF E L ECTRIC SHOC
K
DO NOT OPEN
A VIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE P
AS OUVRIR.
VOLUME CONTROL
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER SER
V ICEABLE P
A RTS INSIDE. REFER SER
VICING
TO QUALIFIED SER
VICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
TO THE SYSTEM—GENERAL
If you elect to use the speaker level inputs,
use two conductor 16 gauge or thicker speak-
er wires. If you choose to use the line level
inputs, use high quality, shielded RCA type
interconnect cables (see hookup options). See
your Polk dealer for wire recommendations.
Note that one of the terminals on the rear of
the speaker is marked red (+) and the other
black (-). Make certain that you connect the
wire from the red (+) terminal of your ampli-
fier to the red (+) terminal on your speaker,
and the wire from the black (-) terminal of
the amplifier to the black (-) terminal on your
speaker. Most wire has some indication (such
as color coding, ribbing, or writing) on one
of the two conductors to help maintain con-
sistency. If your speakers sound “thin” with
little bass and little to no center image, odds
are that one of the speaker wires is connect-
ed backwards. Double check all connections.