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2 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)
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 instruc-
tions 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. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from
wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
b. 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.
c. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
d. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 3
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 am-
plifier for your Polk Audio 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 Audio 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 a 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 material. If you hear distortion—turn the volume
down or risk damaging your speakers. You can damage 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, 9am-6pm
EST, US & Canada only)
or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. 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.