Polk Audio TSi 500 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be
particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the system is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water—for example,
near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting
of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current
line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliances.
13. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
over-head power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
15. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this
audio/video product.
17. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f . When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—
this indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that the
parts have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the products
are in proper operating condition.
21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.
SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION
Polk Audio specifies the recommended amplification range for each of its passive (non-amplified)
loudspeakers. Typically that specification will be expressed as a range of power such as 20-200 Watts
(per channel). It is important to understand what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver or
amplifier for your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number indicates the lowest continuous rated power
that will yield acceptable performance in a typical listening environment. The higher number indicates
the highest per channel power that should be used with your Polk speakers. That number should not
be confused with a “Power Handling” specification and it does not imply that the speaker will safely
handle that full amount of power on a long-term basis. We specify a wide range of power ratings because
not all electronics manufacturers use the same method for rating power. In fact, high quality lower-rated
amplifiers sound better and play louder than low quality units with higher power rating.
Automobile horsepower is good analogy. Your car probably has far more horsepower than it needs
for your daily commute and is likely capable of going well over 120mph (190km/hr). Having that
extra power is good for on-ramp acceleration and danger avoidance (like getting away from brain-eating
zombies) but that doesn’t mean that it is advisable to operate your car on North American highways at
full power and maximum speed for an extended period of time. Just ask your local state trooper if you
are in doubt. Similarly, we recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated power above the Power
Handling limits of our speakers because having extra power available for short term peaks is conducive
to better sound quality, maximum dynamic range and effortless high volume output. But
we strongly urge you not to use the full power of your amplifier or receiver for daily listening.
Loudspeakers can be damaged when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher
listening levels than its power can clearly produce. Operation at this level can result in very high levels of
audible distortion originating in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your listening materi-
al. If you hear distortion—turn the volume down or risk damaging your speakers. You can dam-
age just about any speaker, regardless of power rating, if you drive an amplifier to or beyond the point of
distortion.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply regarding
the disposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer
where you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country.
A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website
www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore,
Maryland 21215, USA—Phone: +1 410 358-3600.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If, after following the hookup directions, you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire
connections. Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where
you made your purchase, or contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 EST, US &
Canada only) or via email [email protected]. Outside the US & Canada, call 410-358-3600. More
detailed information—including audio how-to articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on our
award-winning website www.polkaudio.com/home. Complete mounting instructions come with each
stand.
TAKE INVENTORY
Inside each speaker container, you should find the following:
1.
One TSi floorstanding speaker, two bookshelf speakers
or one center channel speaker
2. TSi Manual
3. Registration Card
4. Adhesive-backed rubber pads—
(8 for bookshelf speakers or 4 center channel speaker)
5. Wall Mount Template (for TSi100 bookshelf speakers only)
Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate, notify Polk Audio
Customer Support Services immediately at 800-377-7655.
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