CSi 20 CSi 30 CSi 40 Center Channel Loudspeakers FXi 30 FXi 50 Surround FX Loudspeakers Owner's Manual 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. 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 CSi 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 CONFIGURATION 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 & 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. PLACEMENT AND BI-POLE/DI-POLE OPERATION OF FXi SERIES SURROUND FX LOUDSPEAKERS The FXi Series Surround FX Loudspeakers were designed to provide the ultimate diffuse sound field experience in your home theater system. One FXi speaker is the "left" channel speaker, and the other is the "right" channel speaker. The serial number label identifies which speaker is which [figure 2]. The "left" surround speaker should be placed on the left side of the room as you face the front of the room. The type of surround processor you use will influence your placement and bi-pole/di-pole switching choices [figure 2]. Experiment to find the right balance of sound quality and room integration: Direct surround effects--bi-pole mode [figure 3a & 3b]: If you plan on placing the speakers more than one foot (30cm) behind the primary listening position we recommend using the "bipole" switch setting [figure 2] and placement. Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), polkcs@polkaudio.com FIGURE 1 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 the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800.377.7655 (US and Canada) or polkcs@polkaudio.com. OR La ubicación más común es encima de la pantalla del televisor. Los altavoces centrales de la serie CSi tienen blindaje magnético para poder ubicarlos con seguridad cerca de monitores de televisión o de video. Si nota que hay distorsión o descoloración de la imagen, aleje inmediatamente los altavoces de la fuente de video y comuníquese con el servicio al cliente de Polk Audio. Disposition la plus courante, au-dessus de l'écran. Les enceintes de la série CSi sont blindées magnétiquement et peuvent être disposées à proximité d'une télé ou d'un moniteur vidéo. Si vous percevez de la distorsion ou de la décoloration vidéo, éloignez immédiatement les enceintes de l'écran et communiquez avec le service à la clientèle de Polk. Häufigste Platzierung ­ über dem Fernsehbildschirm. CSi-Mittenlautsprecher sind für eine Platzierung in der Nähe von Fernsehgeräten oder Videomonitoren magnetisch abgeschirmt. Wenn Sie eine Verzerrung oder Verfärbung 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 FIGURE 2 Consult serial number label for correct FX speaker orientation. Note location of Bipole/Dipole switch. Consulte la etiqueta con el número de serie para orientar correctamente el altavoz. Pour orienter vos enceintes f/x correctement, consultez l'étiquette du numéro de série (et non celle de l'interrupteur Bipole/Dipole). Angaben zur ordnungsgemäßen Ausrichtung der Lautsprecher finden Sie auf dem Typenschild mit der Seriennummer. LEFT LEFT [a] FIGURE 3 Left Right [b] FIGURES 3a & b Direct surround effects using BI-POLE mode. Set Surrounds as "small" in your receiver's Bass Management settings. Efectos de sonido surround directo con modalidad BI-POLE. Asigne la clasificación "pequeño" a los altavoces surround en los parámetros de control de bajas frecuencias de su receptor. Pour des effets ambiophoniques directionnels, choisissez le mode BI-POLE. Réglez le contrôle "surround" de votre récepteur à "small". Direkte Surround-Effekte im BIPOL-Modus. Stellen Sie die SurroundWerte der Tiefen auf Ihrem Empfänger auf "klein" ein. f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. p o l k a u d i o . c o m Diffuse surround effects--di-pole mode [figure 4]: For a more diffuse effect, place the speakers on the side walls in line with your listening position and at least 2 feet away from the rear wall. Select the "dipole" switch setting [figure 2]. Processor Mode Configuration for the FXi Series Surround FX Loudspeaker: Set Surrounds to "Small" in your receiver's Bass Management settings. CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS [FIGURES 5 & 6] 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 conductors to help you maintain consistency. To connect wire to the binding post [figure 7], 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.) BI-WIRING OR BI-AMPING THE CSi40 If you decide to bi-wire or bi-amp, you must remove the flat metal jumpers between terminal posts. Failure to do this could result in damage to your amplifier and loudspeakers. Bi-wiring [figure 8] can provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. Run separate speaker wires to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier: after removing the jumpers, connect one set of speaker wires to the upper terminals on each speaker and one set of (usually heavier gauge) wires to the lower terminals. Connect the other ends of both wire sets to the corresponding amplifier outputs. FOR MANUAL UPDATES, VISIT http://www.polkaudio.com/home/library/manuals.php 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/ Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), polkcs@polkaudio.com FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4 Diffuse surround effects using DI-POLE mode. Set Surrounds as "small" in your receiver's Bass Management settings. Efectos de sonido surround difuso con modalidad DI-POLE. Asigne la clasificación "pequeño" a los altavoces surround en los parámetros de control de bajas frecuencias de su receptor. Pour des effets ambiophoniques diffus, choisissez le mode DI-POLE. Réglez le contrôle "surround" de votre récepteur à "small". Surround-Effekte lassen sich im DIPOL-Modus verteilen. Stellen Sie die Surround-Werte der Tiefen auf Ihrem Empfänger auf "klein" ein. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 5 Basic Center Channel Speaker hookup diagram. Set Center Channel to "small" in your receiver's Bass Management settings. Diagrama básico de conexión. Diagramme de branchement rudimentaire. Grundlegendes Anschlussdiagramm. CENTER FIGURE 6 FIGURE 6 Basic Surround FX Speaker hookup diagram. Set Surrounds to "small" in your receiver's Bass Management settings. Diagrama básico de conexión. Diagramme de branchement des enceintes f/x ambiophoniques. Réglez le contrôle des canaux ambiophoniques de votre récepteur à "small." Grundlegendes Anschlussdiagramm. FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7 Using binding post connections. Uso de conexiones con tornillos de presión. Utilisation des bornes de branchement. Verwendung von Anschlussklemmen. Loosen hex nut Desenrosque parcialmente la tuerca hexagonal Desserrer l'écrou Sechskantmutter lösen Insert speaker wire through hole Inserte el alambre para la bocina en el orificio Insérer le fil du haut-parleur dans le trou Lautsprecher-Draht durch das Loch schieben Tighten hex nut Enrosque la tuerca de nuevo Serrer l'écrou Sechskantmutter festschrauben Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire No inserte alambre con material aislante Ne pas insérer la partie isolée du fil du haut-parleur Isolation des LautsprecherDrahtes nicht in das Loch schieben FIGURE 8 [CSi40 ONLY] FIGURE 8 Bi-wiring, or using separate speaker wire connections for high and low frequency sections. Bicableado, o uso de conexiones de cables de altavoz separadas para las secciones de alta y baja frecuencia. Bi-câblage: l'utilisation de câbles distincts pour brancher les composantes des hautes et des basses fréquences de vos enceintes. Verwendung von unterschiedlichen Kabelverbindungen für hohe und niedrige Frequenzen. 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.) f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. p o l k a u d i o . c o m Bi-amping [figure 9] allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high and low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range and lower distortion. After removing the jumpers, connect the speaker wires from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of terminal posts on each speaker. Follow the same procedure for connecting the low frequency amplifier outputs to the lower set of terminals. Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, - to -) in all connections. WALL MOUNTING THE FXi SERIES SURROUND LOUDSPEAKER The FX Series Surround Loudspeakers feature built-in wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely wall mount these speakers. Wall mounting requires basic skills in with tools such as a drill and a screwdriver. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer.  ...