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Option #2
Two channel or Dolby Pro Logic receiver with no “Sub Out.”
If you elect to use the speaker level inputs, use two-conductor 16 gauge
or thicker speaker wires. See your Polk dealer for wire recommendations.
Note that one of the speaker input terminals on the rear of the speaker is
marked red (+) and the other black (–). Make certain that you connect the
wire from the red (+) terminal of your receiver to the red (+) terminal on your
speaker, and the wire from the black (–) terminal of the receiver to the black
(–) terminal on your speaker. Speaker wire has some indication (such as color
coding, ribbing, or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain
consistency. If your subwoofer doesn’t seem to produce much bass, it is
most likely that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. Double
check all connections for correct polarity.
Strip 1/2" (12mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors on both
ends to expose the bare wire. Twist the exposed wire of each conductor
to form two unfrayed strands.
•Connecttheleftandrightfrontspeakeroutputsofyourreceiver
to the speaker level inputs of the powered subwoofer using
speaker wire.
•Then,connecttheleftandrightfrontspeakersusingspeaker
wire from the speaker level outputs from the powered subwoofer.
•Connectthecenterchannelspeakerdirectlytothecenter
channel output from your receiver.
•Connecttherearsurroundsatellitesdirectlytotherear
or surround channel outputs from your receiver.
Receiver Settings:
Front speakers = LARGE
Subwoofer = “OFF” or “NO”
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
Crossover Frequency = 120 Hz
LINE IN
PHASE
POWER
LOW PASS
VOLUME
(Hz)
ON
0° 180°
100
16080
MINMAX
OFF
LEFT
SPEAKER LEVEL
OUTPUT
SPEAKER LEVEL
INPUT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
LEFT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
RL
Center Channel
Sub-out Receiver
Center
RCA Cable
Subwoofer
Front Surround
RL
RL
LINE IN
PHASE
POWER
LOW PASS
VOLUME
(Hz)
ON
0° 180°
100
16080
MINMAX
OFF
LEFT
SPEAKER LEVEL
OUTPUT
SPEAKER LEVEL
INPUT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
LEFT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
RL
Center Channel
Sub-out Receiver
Center
RCA Cable
Subwoofer
Front Surround Surround Back
RL
RL RL
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