Polk Audio PSW650 manual

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    PSW S E R I E S PSW650 Instruction Manual 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MAR YLAND 21215, USA, 410-764-5275, F AX: 410-764-5266 http://www .polkaudio.com RM1006-1[...]

  • Page 2

    FEA TURES: • T wo 10 inch direct radiating subwoofer drivers for deep bass, smooth response and low distortion. • Dual Power Port ™ bass ports for deep bass and high acoustic efficiency with low distortion. • High current 250 watt power amplifier . • Subwoofer volume control, variable crossover control and phase switch allow you to optimi[...]

  • Page 3

    Strip 1/2" of insulation from each of the two conductors on both ends to expose the bare wire. T wist the exposed wire of each conductor to form two un-frayed 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 th[...]

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    The “high pass crossover” switch (Figure 5) on the PSW650 gives you the option of filtering bass from your main front speakers for the purpose of increasing power handling and lowering distortion at high volume levels. If you are using small front main speakers, select “80Hz.” For large floor-standing speakers, especially those with built-i[...]

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    If the subwoofer output jack is filtered, we suggest using hook up OPTION #1 or #2 . If it is unfiltered, connect the subwoofer output jack to either of the line level “IN” jacks (Figure 8) . With Dolby Digital systems, select subwoofer as “on” or “yes” in the “speaker set up” or “bass management” function of your electronics. R[...]

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    SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENTS SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL Subwoofer level is adjustable via the knob located on the front of the sub- woofer under the logo pod. Play a piece of music that has an average amount of bass content. Start with the knob set to “5” and the “bass boost” switch set to 0. Adjust by ear using a wide variety of CD and video sources[...]

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    13 PSW650 Driver Complement: 2 - 10"(25cm) woofers Amplifier Power: 250 watts Enclosure T ype: dir ect radiating, vented Port T ype: dual, r ear firing, Power Port ™ Overall Frequency Response: 25Hz - 180Hz -3dB Limits: 28Hz - 125Hz Crossover Frequency: adjustable 40Hz - 120Hz Phase Control: switch normal and r everse (0º or 180º) Inputs: [...]

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    POLK AUDIO LIMITED W ARRANTY “Polk Audio,” “The Speaker Specialists,” and “Power Port” are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated. Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original pur- chaser only that the Amplifier in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free fr[...]