Polk Audio CSi-25 User's Manual
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1. IGURATION FOR THE CSi SERIES CENTER CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER The bass management or speaker configuration menus of most surround receivers offer the choice of normal or wide modes for center channel operation In discrete channel digital processors these modes are referred to as small and large Normal small mode filters bass frequencies from the center channel speaker and sends them instead to the front left amp right main speakers or to the subwoofer output LFE jack Wide large mode sends an unfiltered full range signal to the center channel speaker Use the Small normal mode for optimum center and surround channel performance and reliability CONNECTING YOUR CSi SERIES LOUDSPEAKER FIGURE 2 We recommend 16 gauge or larger speaker wire Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver Strip 1 2 inch 12 7mm of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual conductors into single unfrayed strands Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is red and the other is black Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red terminal on your speaker and the wire from the black terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal on your speaker Most wire has some indicator such as color coding ribbing or writing on one of the two conducto2. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CSi SERIES LOUDSPEAKER Your new CS Series Loudspeaker are constructed of a rugged material that can be dusted or cleaned with a damp cloth Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids as they can permanently damage your speakers finish figure 4 Vacuum the grilles to remove dust FIGURE 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Ccsi25 DRIVER COMPLEMENT 2 5 1 4 133mm drivers 3 4 19mm tweeter OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 55Hz 22kHz 3DB LIMITS 60Hz 20kHz RECOMMENDED AMPLIFICATION 10 100 watts channel EFFICIENCY 1M 1W 90dB IMPEDANCE Nominal 4 Ohms Compatible with 8o0hm outputs CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 2 3kHz CROSSOVER SLOPE 2nd Order HP 2nd Order LP ENCLOSURE TYPE Ported DIMENSIONS 6 5 H x 19 W x 8 D 165mm H x 483mm W x 203mm D SHIPPING WEIGHT 20 Ibs 9 1kg polkaudio RM2515 1 FIGURE 4 Do not use furniture polish on veneer Clean veneer with a damp cloth Cuidado del acabado de madera natural Entretien de la finition en bois v ritable Pflege der Holzappretur LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer However this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expira
3. essions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries POLK AUDIO INC 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21215 USA 800 377 7655 SALES DEPT FAX 410 358 2870 WWW POLKAUDIO COM CE E POLK AUDIO HISTORY A PASSION FOR SOUND Polk Audio was founded in Baltimore in 1972 by Johns Hopkins University graduates Matthew Polk and George Klopfer Today Polk Audio is a leading international manufacturer of high quality home car and multimedia loudspeakers Polk products emphasize superior sound and build quality and feature many patented and award winning innovations Polk Audio has built a reputation as The Speaker Specialists Polk products are sold throughout the USA Canada and in over 50 countries around the world Polk Audio s mission has always been to build high quality great sounding speakers at affordable prices For the people of Polk Audio building speakers is not just a job it s a passion SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION Your Polk loudspeak ers are made with the highest quality materi als for years of trou ble free performance However damage to loudspeakers can occur when an ampli fier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce usually beyond the 1 to 2 o clock
4. ndes Anschlussdiagramm FIGURE 3 Using binding post connections Uso de conexiones con tornillos de presi n Utilisation des bornes de branchement Verwendung von Anschlussklemmen Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire Tighten hex nut Enrosque la tuerca de nuevo No inserte alambre con material aislante To use Banana Plugs US only Unscrew the binding post lug nuts completely to expose the binding post plugs plastic plugs inserted into the binding posts Carefully pry out the binding post plugs Serrer I crou Sechskantmutter festschrauben po A Ne pas ins rer la partie isol e du fil du haut parleur isolation des Lautsprecher Drahtes nicht in das Loch schieben to expose banana plug holes Screw the lug nuts back on the binding posts and insert banana plugs This is for US owners only http www polkaudio com home products center csi FOR MORE DETAILED HOOK UP AND PLACEMENT INFORMATION VISIT http www polkaudio com home faqad FOR RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES INCLUDING SPEAKER STANDS BRACKETS AND EXCLUSIVE POLK AUDIO LOGOWEAR VISIT OUR WEBSTORE http shop polkaudio com for more information visit our website at www polkaudio com
5. ng or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship or service repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability 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 other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties 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 so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America its poss
6. position on the volume con trol This results in very high levels of audible distortion Originating in the amp lifier that can add a harsh gritty sound to music Contrary to popular belief a speaker is more likely to be damaged by try ing to get too much volume from a low powered amp or receiver than from a high powered one PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CSi SERIES CENTER CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER The CSi Series Center Channel Loudspeaker incorporates the most effective magnetic shielding available so it can be placed safely on or near your TV or video monitor If you notice video distortion or discoloration immediately move the speaker away from the TV and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 9am to 6pm EST US or Canada or polkcs polkaudio com The most popular placement for a center channel speaker is on top of your TV anchoring the dialogue and effects to the screen figure 1 An alternate placement is on a shelf below your TV figure 1 If you are using a front projection TV system place the center channel speaker on a small stand or table immediately below the bottom of the projection screen or at ear level behind the screen if your screen is acoustically transparent Consult the owner s manual for your screen Adhesive rubber feet are included with your CS Center Channel Loudspeaker and may be attached to the bottom of the speaker to protect your furniture and keep the speaker in place PROCESSOR MODE CONF
7. rs to help you maintain consistency To connect wire to the binding post figure 3 unscrew the hex nut and insert the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding post Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole as this will not give you a good connection Twist the hex nut back down the binding post until it firmly meets the wire Do not over tighten To use Banana Plugs US only Unscrew the binding post lug nuts completely to expose the binding post plugs plastic plugs inserted into the binding posts Carefully pry out the binding post plugs to expose banana plug holes Screw the lug nuts back on the binding posts and insert banana plugs This is for US owners only Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US 410 358 3600 polkcs polkaudio com FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 POWER AMPLIFIER CENTER Loosen hex nut Desenrosque parcialmente la tuerca hexagonal Desserrer I crou Sechskantmutter l sen Insert speaker wire through hole Inserte el alambre para Ia bocina en el orificio Ins rer le fil du haut parleur dans le trou Lautsprecher Draht durch das Loch schieben FOR MANUAL UPDATES VISIT FIGURE 1 Most popular placement above the TV screen CSi Series Center Speakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors If you notice video distortion or discoloration immediately move the speakers away from
8. the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 US and Canada or polkcs polkaudio com La ubicaci n mas com n es encima de la pantalla del televisor Los altavoces centrales de la serie CSi tienen blindaje magn tico para poder ubicarlos con seguridad cerca de monitores de television o de video Si nota que hay distorsi n o descoloracion de la imagen aleje inmediatamente los altavoces de la fuente de video y comuniquese con el servicio al cliente de Polk Audio Disposition la plus courante au dessus de l cran Les enceintes de la s rie CSi sont blind es magn tiquement et peuvent tre dispos es a proximit d une t l ou d un moniteur vid o Si vous percevez de la distorsion ou de la d coloration vid o loignez imm diatement les enceintes de l cran et communiquez avec le service a la client le de Polk H ufigste Platzierung ber dem Fernsehbildschirm CSi Mittenlautsprecher sind f r eine Platzierung in der Nahe von Fernsehgeraten oder Videomonitoren magnetisch abgeschirmt Wenn Sie eine Verzerrung oder Verfarbung des Videobildes bemerken sind die Lautsprecher umgehend von der Videoquelle zu entfernen Setzen Sie sich in diesem Fall mit dem Kundendienst von Polk Audio in Verbindung FIGURE 2 Basic Center Channel Speaker hookup diagram Set Center Channel to small in your receiver s Bass Management settings Diagrama b sico de conexi n Diagramme de branchement rudimentaire Grundlege
9. tion of the five 5 years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as you To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please fill out the Product Registration Card s and send it to the Factory at the address provided on the Product Cards s within ten 10 days of the date of purchase Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite D San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packi
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