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2 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)WARNING: LISTEN CAREFULLYPolk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage.Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products.Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume:• You should limit prolonged exposure to volumes that exceed 85 decibels(dB).• You are responsible for knowing the local laws governing acceptable volume levels. For more about safe volumelevels, go to: www.polkaudio.com/education/article/SPL/. Or refer to the Occupational Health and SafetyAdministration (OSHA) guidelines at: www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html.AVERTISSEMENT: ÉCOUTEZ BIENLes haut-parleurs et subwoofers Polk Audio sont capables de générer des niveaux de pression sonore extrêmement élevés pouvant causer des dommages auditifs gravesou permanents. Polk Audio Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable de perte d’ouïe, de blessure ou de dommages matériaux causés par l’usage abusif de ses produits.Tenez compte de recommandations suivantes et faites preuve de discernement lorsque vous contrôlez le volume:• Limitez l’exposition prolongée à des niveaux sonores excédant 85 décibels (dB).• Vous êtes tenu de connaître les lois locales régissant le volume sonore toléré. Pour plus d’information sur les niveaux sécuritairesde pression sonore visitez:www.polkaudio.com/education/article/SPL/. Ou référez-vous aux normes de la OSHA (OccupationalHealth and Safety Administration) à l’adresse web: http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html.Product Disposal—Certain international, nationaland/or local laws and/or reg-ulations may apply regarding thedisposal of this product. For furtherdetailed information, pleasecontact the retailer where youpurchased this product or the PolkAudio Importer/Distributor in yourcountry. A listing of Polk AudioImporter/Distributors can befound on the Polk Audio websitewww.polkaudio.comor by contacting Polk Audioat: 5601 Metro Drive,Baltimore, Maryland 21215,USA—Phone: +1 410 358-3600.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENTThis product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. Thereare, 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 beforethe 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 instructionsshould 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 manufactureras they may cause hazards.7 Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water‹for example, near a bathtub, 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, ortable. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommendedby the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances shouldfollow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommendedby the manufacturer.9 Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliableoperation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings must notbe 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 radiatoror heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcaseor rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have beenadhered to.10 Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicatedon the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consultyour appliance dealer or local power company.11 Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current lineplugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outletonly 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 yourobsolete 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 walkedon 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 whenit is left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightningand power-line surges.14 Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over-headpower lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power linesor circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keepfrom 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 resultin 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 orelectric 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 coversmay expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualifiedservice personnel.18 Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicingto 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. Adjustonly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustmentof other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician 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 technicianhas used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that the parts have the samecharacteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electricshock or other hazards.20 Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the servicetechnician to perform safety checks to determine that the products are in proper operatingcondition.21 Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand thatis recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination shouldbe moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces maycause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Use caution when movingthe cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.22 This product is not intended for use outdoors.The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the back of your SurroundBar®Speaker SystemCAUTION: To prevent electric shock, matchwide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such ascandles, should be placed on the apparatus.Class B Emissions LimitsThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference –Causing Equipment Regulations.OperationOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1) This device may not cause interference, and2) This device must accept any interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device.Product DisposalCertain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply regarding thedisposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where youpurchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk AudioImporter/ Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contactingPolk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA. Phone: +1-410-358-3600;in California: 1-800-377-7655.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 3The changes or modifications not expressly approved by Polk Audio Inc will void the user's authorityto operate the equipmentFCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
4 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)PLEASE TAKE INVENTORYPlease check to ensure you have everything in your Polk AudioSurroundBar®SDA®Instant Home Theater (IHT) carton. Inside,you should find:SurroundBar SDAWireless SubwooferSubwoofer Power CordSurroundBar SDA Power SupplyAnalog L/R Audio Cable2 Mounting CradlesWall Mount TemplateOwner’s ManualOnline Registration CardQuick Start Remote Control Programming GuidePolk Audio Product BrochureImportant Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if yourPolk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT fails to operate, please notifyyour dealer immediately. We recommend keeping your originalcarton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit inthe future.ABOUT YOUR SurroundBar SDAThank you for choosing the SurroundBar SDA IHT fromPolk Audio. You’re about to discover how the legendaryPolk Audio sound makes watching TV and movies so muchmore exciting. Using a single SurroundBar SDA loudspeakerand a Wireless Subwoofer, the SurroundBar SDA IHT producesa wide soundstage and rich, full sound. Polk Audio’s patentedSDA®Technology and Polk Digital Logic offer spectacularperformance and convenience. And there’s even more aboutthe SurroundBar SDA IHT you’ll enjoy:Easy to set up. Instant home theater in minutes.A complete home theater experience from a singlespeaker and an unobtrusive wireless subwoofer.Wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.No rear speakers, no rear wires.Polk Digital Logic™guarantees the highest levelof performance with no complicated setup and calibration.5' Audio cable for the absolute easiest hookup fromyour TV to the SurroundBar SDA.Built-in wall mount and included cradle mountsensure the widest range of locating options.Provides upgraded audio for today’s Blu-Ray discs.INSIDE YOUR SurroundBar SDA IHT CARTON:
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 5EASY HOOKUPS AND SIMPLE CONTROLS1 LED—A light that shines green, orange or redto indicate operating status.2 Power—Turns on the SurroundBar®SDA®or putsit in standby mode.3Mute—Mutes the sound coming from the SurroundBar SDAand Wireless Subwoofer.4 Volume Up and Down—Adjusts the volumeof the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer.5 Remote—Puts the SurroundBar SDA into “learning mode”so you can program it to respond to commands from yourremote control.6 Channel ID Switch—Selects the “channel” for the WirelessSubwoofer signal. Don’t forget to select the same“channel” on the Wireless Subwoofer itself.7 Gain Level Switch—Adjusts the input sensitivityof the SurroundBar SDA (see page 10).8 Audio Inputs—Where you connect your TV (or other source)to the SurroundBar SDA. Use the 5' analog L/R audiocable provided.9 Power Connection—The SurroundBar SDA PowerSupply connects here.10 Power Switch—Turns the SurroundBar SDA on or off,but you can leave it on all the time.SurroundBar SDA LEDNORMAL MODE:Green Steady—Power is on; all is well.Red Steady—Power is on but no audio signal detected.Green Two Blinks—A remote control signalis received successfully.Green Slow Blinking—System muted.Green Fast Blinking (after pressing volume upbutton)—You have reached the maximum volume.Green Fast Blinking (At power up)—SurroundBar SDA andWireless Subwoofer have established a wireless connection.Orange Fast Blinking (At power up)—SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer havefailed to establish a wireless connection.LEARNING MODE: (See page 10 for instructions.)Orange Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA is in learning mode.Orange Steady—The SurroundBar SDA is in learning modeand a SurroundBar SDA button has been selected.Green Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA has successfullylearned a remote control command.Red Blinking—The SurroundBar SDA has failed to learna remote control command.Red and Orange Blinking—Learned IR codes havebeen successfully erased.12345678910MUTE REMOTEINPUTLRPOWERGAIN LEVEL123CHANNEL ID123424V......2.7A
6 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)WIRELESS SUBWOOFER CONTROLS1 Volume—Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer to balancewith the SurroundBar SDA.2 LED—Shines green when the Wireless Subwoofer is activeand orange when it’s in standby mode.3 Channel ID Switch—Selects the “channel” for the WirelessSubwoofer signal. Don’t forget to select the same“channel” on the SurroundBar SDA.4 Power Connection—The Subwoofer PowerCord connects here.5 Power Fuse—Protects the Wireless Subwoofer.Only replace with equivalent rating and type.6 Power Switch—Turns the Wireless Subwoofer onand off, but you can leave it on all the time if you wish.SpecificationsSystem Power 130 WattsDimensionsSurroundBar SDA 3 7/8" H x 31 3/4" W x 4 5/8" D(100mm x 807mm x 118mm)SurroundBar SDA 5 3/8" H x 31 3/4" W x 4 5/8" D(with cradles) (137mm x 807mm x 118mm)Subwoofer 10" H x 10 1/4" W x 10 1/4" D(254mm x 261mm x 254mm)WeightSurroundBar SDA 8.7 lbs (3.9kg)Subwoofer 9.1 lbs (4.1kg)Power RatingSurroundBar SDA 24 Vdc, 2.7 AWireless Subwoofer 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1AModel SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater123456FUSET3.15AL/250V100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1APOWERVOLUMEMIN MAX1234CHANNEL ID
WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®FOR THE BEST SOUNDIt’s easy. Just center the SurroundBar SDA under your TVscreen. Using the supplied cradle mounts, place the SurroundBarSDA slightly in front of your TV. If your TV is housed in a mediacenter, you can place the SurroundBar SDA above the TV. TheSurroundBar SDA can also sit on a flat surface without usingthe cradles.If your TV is wall mounted, the SurroundBar SDA can mount rightbeneath it. The SurroundBar SDA has built-in keyhole slots thatmake it easy. Use the supplied wall mount template so that thespeaker is centered beneath your TV.WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR WIRELESSSUBWOOFER FOR THE BEST SOUNDYour Wireless Subwoofer is really easy to place and can go justabout anywhere in the room. Plus you don’t have to worry aboutconnecting wires, because the only wire you have to plug in isthe power cord to an AC outlet. And that’s it.Here’s a little trick: If you place your subwoofer in a cornerof your room, it will reinforce the subwoofer’s output, makingit sound louder.Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 7Cradle MountedSurroundBar SDAWall MountedSurroundBar SDA
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®This is really easy, too. You probably have two sourcesfor a signal: your TV or a cable/satellite TV box.Receiving a signal from a cable/satellite box makes it easier toset up your SurroundBar SDA Instant Home Theater System. If,however, you have additional sources (like a DVD player) you mayneed to take the audio signal from your TV so you can have soundfrom your SurroundBar SDA with all of your other sources.HOW TO CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS SUBWOOFERYour Wireless Subwoofer receives a wireless audio signal fromthe SurroundBar SDA, so all you need to do is plug it into anAC outlet.8 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)AUDIOOUTPUTCOMPONENTINPUTCOMPOSITEOUTPUTCABLEINPUTVIDEO YPBPRRLCable/Satellite InputINPUTRLSurroundBar SDAWALLOUTLET24V......2.7APOWERAUDIOOUTPUTCOMPONENTINPUTAUDIOAUDIOCOMPOSITEINPUTANTENNAVIDEOLRRLYPBPRLRTelevisonINPUTLRSurroundBarSDAWALLOUTLET24V......2.7APOWER
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 9GET READY FOR GREAT SOUNDA few easy steps, and you’re ready to start enjoying yourSurroundBar®SDA®Instant Home Theater.1Connect the SurroundBar SDA Power Supply to theSurroundBar SDA and plug the other end into an AC outlet.2Plug the Subwoofer Power Cord into an AC outletand into the back of the Wireless Subwoofer.3Turn on the power switches on both theSurroundBar SDA and the Wireless Subwoofer.4Turn on the other components in your systemand tune to a familiar channel.You should hear sound from the SurroundBar SDA. If you don’t,turn up the volume on the SurroundBar SDA using its volumecontrol buttons.If your SurroundBar SDA is connected to your TV, try adjustingthe volume using the TV remote control. If the volume levelof your SurroundBar SDA changes, it means it is connectedto a “variable” output. The mute control on your remote controlshould also work. In this case you do not have to program yourSurroundBar SDA to respond to your remote control. If thevolume level does not change, refer to page 10 ”HOW TOSET UP A REMOTE CONTROL FOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA.”If your SurroundBar SDA is connected to your TV, there’s a verygood chance your TV speakers are also playing. It’s impossibleto give specific instructions on how to turn off the speakers forevery TV, but here’s a way to do it that covers many of the TVsout there.1On your TV remote control, find a “menu” or “setup” button.2Press this button. You should see an on-screen menu.3Next, look for an option to control audio functionsand select it.The setting to turn off your TV’s internal speakers should be here.HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE SOUND WHENTV SPEAKERS ARE ONIf you can’t turn off your TV internal speakers, don’t worry. YourSurroundBar SDA will make your TV sound much better.To enjoy the best performance from your SurroundBar SDA,you’ll want it to play louder than your TV. Use the followingsteps to adjust the volume balance between your TV andthe SurroundBar SDA:1If necessary program your SurroundBar SDA to respondto the volume up and down control commands of your TVremote. (See “HOW TO SETUP A REMOTE CONTROLFOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA.” on page 10.)2Turn your TV volume all the way down using the controlbuttons on your TV.3Then, using the volume control buttons on yourSurroundBar SDA, set the volume to a normallistening level.After you make these adjustments, your SurroundBar SDA shouldalways be louder than your TV speakers. Then use the TV remotecontrol to adjust the volume as you normally do.NOTE: You may need to adjust the GAIN LEVEL to “3” to com-pensate for the low TV volume setting (See page 10 for details).
FINE TUNING YOUR SurroundBar®SDA®IHT SOUNDThe next thing you’ll want to do is adjust the Wireless Subwooferto blend with your SurroundBar SDA speaker. This will ensure thesystem produces the best sound.Set the Wireless Subwoofer’s volume to the middle of itsrange. Now play a variety of source material—some music,a movie sound track with great special effects, a movie chapteror a part of a concert in which people are speaking. Adjust thevolume until what you hear sounds natural to you in your normalviewing location.HOW TO SET UP A REMOTE CONTROLFOR YOUR SurroundBar SDA IHTIf your existing TV or Cable/Satellite remote does not changethe volume of the SurroundBar SDA, then your SurroundBar SDAis connected to a “constant level” (or “fixed”) output. This meansyou’ll want to program your SurroundBar SDA to respond to theremote control codes of your existing remote or any other remotecontrol you want to use. Ideally, you will need only one remote foryour system.Example: To have your SurroundBar SDA learnthe “mute” command of your remote control:1Press and hold the “REMOTE” button until the status lightturns orange and starts blinking.2Press the button on the SurroundBar SDA that you wantto program to respond to your remote control—in this casethe “MUTE” button. The status indicator should stop blinkingand turn a steady orange.3Point your remote control at the front of the SurroundBar SDAfrom approximately 12" (30cm) away. Press and hold the mutebutton on your remote for a full second then release the buttonfor a full second. Repeat the press and release sequence untilthe status indicator starts blinking green.TIP: Hold the remote steady and press/release the buttonslowly so your SurroundBar SDA can learn the remote signal.If your SurroundBar SDA fails to learn the remote control signalit will blink red. If this occurs, repeat steps 1 - 3. Be sure to keepthe remote steady and press the button slowly.Repeat the process for the other buttons on your remote controlthat you want your SurroundBar SDA to learn.Remember—The SurroundBar SDA can learn to respond toalmost any button on almost any remote. Decide what remoteyou want to use —television, satellite receiver, cable controlbox, etc.—and program your SurroundBar SDA to respond tothe buttons you want to use.If you make a mistake, or want to erase the remote controlprogramming of the SurroundBar SDA, here’s what you do:1Press and hold the “MUTE” and “REMOTE”buttons simultaneously.2The status light flashes red and orange for several seconds.NOTE: This procedure removes ALL of your SurroundBar SDAremote control programming. If you only need to change theprogramming for some of the SurroundBar SDA buttons, followthe three steps in the left-hand column to redo any previousprogramming.DETAILS ABOUT SurroundBar®SDAPower—The power switches on the back of the SurroundBarSDA and Wireless Subwoofer can be left on. The SurroundBarSDA has an automatic power standby system. After about 15minutes of inactivity, the amplifiers will shut down. As soon asa signal is applied to the inputs of the SurroundBar SDA, theamplifiers automatically turn on again.Channel ID Switches—Both the SurroundBar SDA and WirelessSubwoofer have Channel ID switches. The switch settingschange the frequency of the wireless signal the SurroundBar SDAsends to the Wireless Subwoofer. The two switches must beset to the same position.Example: Switch SettingsYou’ll probably never need to adjust these switches. If youput more than one SurroundBar SDA IHT system in your home,use different Channel ID switch settings so the systemsdon’t interfere with each other.Gain Level Switch—This changes the input sensitivity of yourSurroundBar SDA. If the output of your television is too low,you may need to change the Gain Level to “3” to make theSurroundBar SDA play louder. Conversely, if you hear distortion,set the Gain Level to“1” to make it sound better.10 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)MUTE REMOTECHANNEL ID1234CHANNEL ID1234SurroundBar SDAWirelessSubwooferMUTE REMOTEMUTE REMOTE
TROUBLESHOOTING SurroundBar SDA IHTSurroundBar SDA does not power on.Ensure you have plugged the power supply intoa live wall outlet.Ensure that all components of the power supplyare connected properly.Ensure the power supply is properly connectedto the SurroundBar SDA power input.Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the “on” position.Wireless Subwoofer does not power on.Ensure the subwoofer is plugged into a live wall outlet.Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the “on” position.Check the fuse to see if it is blown. If it is blown, be sureto replace it with one of the same rating.No sound from SurroundBar SDA.Check that the TV or cable box is providing a signal.Check that the SurroundBar SDA is receiving powerand is turned on.Turn up the volume of the SurroundBar SDA.Check RCA cables.Turn up the volume of your television or cable box.Check Mute status: Is the status light slowly blinking green?If so, press the Mute button on the SurroundBar SDA.Change GAIN LEVEL to a higher setting.No sound from the Wireless Subwoofer.See section “Wireless Subwoofer does not power on.”Turn up the volume control.Is the SurroundBar SDA status indicator blinking orange?If so, the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer havefailed to establish a wireless connection. Turn off both theSurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer. Then turn themback on to re-establish communication.Ensure the Channel ID switches on the SurroundBar SDAand Wireless Subwoofer are set to the same number.The sound coming from the SurroundBar SDA is distorted.Change the Gain Level switch setting to a lower number.Check the signal source to ensure the distortion is notcoming from there.Bass output not loud enough.Turn up the Wireless Subwoofer’s volume control.Place the Wireless Subwoofer closer to a corner of the room.Move wireless subwoofer closer to viewing locationwithin the room.SurroundBar SDA won’t learn my remote control commands.Carefully follow the programming instructions on the previouspage of this manual.Hold the remote steady and 12" (30cm) from the frontof the SurroundBar SDA.Press and release the remote control button slowly.Note: The SurroundBar SDA learns almost all IRcommands, but some IR protocols cannot be programmed.There is a “pop” noise when I turn off my television.Program the SurroundBar SDA to be turned on and offwith the power button on your television remote control.The volume of my television speakers gets louder thanmy SurroundBar SDA system over time.Turn off your TV speakers per the instructionson page 9 of this manual.When the remote control volume button is held down,your television may change volume levels faster than theSurroundBar SDA. Use the buttons on the SurroundBar SDAto adjust the volume of the SurroundBar SDA to the correctbalance with the television speakers.The Wireless Subwoofer’s output is intermittent,or sounds weak or is distorted.Is the SurroundBar SDA status indicator blinking orange?If so, the SurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer havefailed to establish a wireless connection. Turn off both theSurroundBar SDA and Wireless Subwoofer. Then turn themback on to re-establish communication.Try changing settings of the Channel ID switches on boththe SurroundBar SDA and the Wireless Subwoofer.The Wireless Subwoofer could be too far away from theSurroundBar SDA to receive a sufficiently strong signal.Trymovingitcloser.Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST polkcs@polkaudio.com 11Like all wireless devices, your SurroundBar SDA IHT may be susceptibleto RF interference from such sources as microwave ovens, WiFi computersystems, video game systems, cordless telephones, blue tooth systems, babymonitors, and other devices. In particular, any devices operating in the 2.4GHzband may cause intermittent wireless connections between the SurroundBarSDA speaker and the subwoofer. It is also possible that your SurroundBar SDAIHT system may affect other wireless systems. For the most part, you canavoid wireless performance problems by physically separating these devicesfrom your SurroundBar SDA IHT system. Maintaining a distance of several feetor more between your SurroundBar SDA IHT speaker and any wireless deviceshould prevent any mutual interference effects. If you do notice any subwoofersignal dropouts take care to identify the root cause (most commonly havingother wireless devices too close) and resolve accordingly. Any interferenceeffects from a microwave oven will cease once the oven stops operatingand may be resolved on a long-term basis by increasing the physical distancebetween your SurroundBar SDA IHT system and the microwave oven.A Note Regarding Wireless Performance:
Limited WarrantyPolk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty willterminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchasersells or transfers the Product to any other party. Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to theoriginal retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVERCOMPONENT(S) and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product willbe free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) yearsfrom the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, thatany AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be includedin this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material andworkmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchasefrom a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possiblewarranty service, please fill out the Product Registration Card(s) and send it to theFactory at the address provided on the Product Registration Card(s) within ten (10)days of the date of original purchase. Defective Products must be shipped, togeth-er with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealerfrom whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 BritanniaBoulevard, Suite D, San Diego, California 92154. Products must be shipped in theoriginal shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damagein transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk AudioAuthorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials orworkmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk AudioAuthorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additionalcharge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become theproperty of Polk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty willbe returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. This warranty doesnot include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse,abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use,voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearanceof cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, orservice, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorizedor approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the Serial numberon the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defec-tive in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall berepair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liableto you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inabili-ty to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc., or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer,has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any otherparty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential dam-ages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. All implied war-ranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty.Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, sothe above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. ThisWarranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America,its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs.The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other coun-tries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.Customer ServiceIf you have a question or comment, please feel free to call us or email us. In NorthAmerica and Canada, call Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6EST) or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US, call 410-358-3600.Thank you for buying the Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA.12 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)
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