CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO
THE SYSTEM—HOOKUP OPTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: USE ONLY ONE OF THESE OPTIONS.
NEVER COMBINE HOOKUP OPTIONS.
SPEAKER IN
OPTION #1 Receivers that include a "SUB OUT" feature—
the most common hookup method with Dolby Digital
• Connect a single RCA cable from the "SUB OUT" of your receiver to the LFE
input of the subwoofer. This connection method bypasses the subwoofer's
internal filter and relies on the low-pass filter built into your receiver. Make
no other signal connections. Do not use speaker wire to make the
connection to the subwoofer.
• Connect all other speakers directly to the receiver. Adjust your receiver's
speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = SMALL
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
Subwoofer = ON, YES, or PRESENT
• Depending on your front speakers' bass output capabilities, set the crossover
frequency on the receiver to 80Hz for tower and bookshelf speakers (speakers
with a woofer 5 1/4" in diameter or larger) and 100-120Hz for satellite
speakers. Consult your receiver's owner's manual for instructions.
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SUB OUT
LOW PASS
VOL
VOL
POWER
IR
DOWN
UP
80Hz
12 V
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12V
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40Hz
120Hz
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receivers.
OPTION #2 Two channel or Dolby
Use two-conductor 16 gauge or thicker speaker wires. See your Polk Audio
dealer for wire recommendations.
Note: Do not use the line or LFE input in this configuration.
• Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver to the
speaker level inputs of the subwoofer using speaker wire (see "Making
Binding Post/Speaker Wire Connections" for detailed instructions).
• Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver directly
to the speaker inputs of your front speakers.
• Connect the center channel speaker directly to the center channel output
from your receiver. (Not Shown)
• Connect the rear surround satellites directly to the rear or surround
channel outputs from your receiver. (Not Shown)
• Adjust your receiver's speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = LARGE
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
Subwoofer = OFF or NO
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receiver with no "SUB OUT."
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