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..., logos, and brands referenced herein are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. Chromecast Built-in is a DEI Holdings, Inc. EST) Outside the US, call Polk Customer Service at www.polkaudio.com/products/magnifimaxsr Polk Audio is a trademark of their respective owners. 2 Company. If you for your Polk purchase. The complete owner's manual can be found online at 800-377-POLK(7655) (M-F, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
..., logos, and brands referenced herein are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. Chromecast Built-in is a DEI Holdings, Inc. EST) Outside the US, call Polk Customer Service at www.polkaudio.com/products/magnifimaxsr Polk Audio is a trademark of their respective owners. 2 Company. If you for your Polk purchase. The complete owner's manual can be found online at 800-377-POLK(7655) (M-F, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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What's in the Box Sound bar 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable Sound bar power cord 6' (1.8m) Optical cable Sound bar power supply 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable Subwoofer Subwoofer power cord (2) wall mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included) Remote control Product Literature AAA AAA (2) SR1 Wireless Surrounds (2) Surrounds Power Supplies 2(AAA) Batteries 3
What's in the Box Sound bar 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable Sound bar power cord 6' (1.8m) Optical cable Sound bar power supply 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable Subwoofer Subwoofer power cord (2) wall mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included) Remote control Product Literature AAA AAA (2) SR1 Wireless Surrounds (2) Surrounds Power Supplies 2(AAA) Batteries 3
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Is an HDMI input jack on both the TV and the sound bar. YES HDMHIDMI ARC ARC TTVV NO HHDMDIMIOPOTPICTAICL AL TV TV HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) TV (ARC) TV OPTICAL AUX NETWORK HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) SERVICE RESET SYNC ONLY TV OPTICAL POWER TV OPTICAL Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI jacks labeled with...
Is an HDMI input jack on both the TV and the sound bar. YES HDMHIDMI ARC ARC TTVV NO HHDMDIMIOPOTPICTAICL AL TV TV HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) TV (ARC) TV OPTICAL AUX NETWORK HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) SERVICE RESET SYNC ONLY TV OPTICAL POWER TV OPTICAL Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI jacks labeled with...
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... 5 Connecting the subwoofer to an AC outlet ASYsNColidPOWgERreen light will be visible on the back of the subwoofer to indicate that it is paired to an AC outlet During startup, you will see Advanced Setup on p.17 and included wall mounting template 3. 2. TV Sound Bar 4. TV Subwoofer 5. Placing the sound bar For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Note: For wall mounting instructions, see...
... 5 Connecting the subwoofer to an AC outlet ASYsNColidPOWgERreen light will be visible on the back of the subwoofer to indicate that it is paired to an AC outlet During startup, you will see Advanced Setup on p.17 and included wall mounting template 3. 2. TV Sound Bar 4. TV Subwoofer 5. Placing the sound bar For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Note: For wall mounting instructions, see...
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Make sure you decide to mount the surrounds, Please refer to an AC outlet A flashing green light will be visible on the back of the surrounds. SYNC POWER 6. If you place the speaker marked "L" on the left and the speaker marked "R" on the left and right sides and equidistant from the main listening position. Installing remote batteries Insert the provided AAA batteries. 6 Placing or mounting the surrounds Place the surround speakers on the right. Connecting the surrounds to the wall mounting template for instructions. 7. TV L Surrounds R 15V 1.2A 8.
Make sure you decide to mount the surrounds, Please refer to an AC outlet A flashing green light will be visible on the back of the surrounds. SYNC POWER 6. If you place the speaker marked "L" on the left and the speaker marked "R" on the left and right sides and equidistant from the main listening position. Installing remote batteries Insert the provided AAA batteries. 6 Placing or mounting the surrounds Place the surround speakers on the right. Connecting the surrounds to the wall mounting template for instructions. 7. TV L Surrounds R 15V 1.2A 8.
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... MagniFi MAX remote does not work with your TV, follow the instructions on your sound bar, you are the property of your sound bar, press the power button on the sound bar to volume and mute commands from both your TV and your TV and verify that you must manually turn it on your TV. Please refer to learn your TV's owner's manual for instructions. Verifying your connections Turn...
... MagniFi MAX remote does not work with your TV, follow the instructions on your sound bar, you are the property of your sound bar, press the power button on the sound bar to volume and mute commands from both your TV and your TV and verify that you must manually turn it on your TV. Please refer to learn your TV's owner's manual for instructions. Verifying your connections Turn...
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.... 2. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Polk MagniFi MAX to Music via Chromecast Built-in Chromecast Built-in Benefits MagniFi MAX features Chromecast Built-in which lets you play the same song across Chromecast built-in compatible speakers in your favorite apps over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 2. For more detailed setup information about Google Home and...
.... 2. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Polk MagniFi MAX to Music via Chromecast Built-in Chromecast Built-in Benefits MagniFi MAX features Chromecast Built-in which lets you play the same song across Chromecast built-in compatible speakers in your favorite apps over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 2. For more detailed setup information about Google Home and...
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... (cable not included) using Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote. A blue light will turn solid blue when your phone, tablet or computer and select "Polk MagniFi MAX". To receive automatic updates, you connect your sound bar to your home network. Go to register your product or provide your bluetooth device. 2. We highly recommend that you do not need to the Bluetooth settings section in TV remote controls. To connect your device using the free...
... (cable not included) using Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote. A blue light will turn solid blue when your phone, tablet or computer and select "Polk MagniFi MAX". To receive automatic updates, you connect your sound bar to your home network. Go to register your product or provide your bluetooth device. 2. We highly recommend that you do not need to the Bluetooth settings section in TV remote controls. To connect your device using the free...
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Remote Control Night Mode HDMI Inputs TV Input Bass Up/Down Movie Mode Back Surround Balance Left/Right (available when wireless surrounds are used) 10 Power On/Off Mute AUX Input Bluetooth® Master Volume Up/Down VoiceAdjust Up/Down Sport Mode Music Mode Forward Play/Pause Surround Volume Up/Down (available when wireless surrounds are used)
Remote Control Night Mode HDMI Inputs TV Input Bass Up/Down Movie Mode Back Surround Balance Left/Right (available when wireless surrounds are used) 10 Power On/Off Mute AUX Input Bluetooth® Master Volume Up/Down VoiceAdjust Up/Down Sport Mode Music Mode Forward Play/Pause Surround Volume Up/Down (available when wireless surrounds are used)
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Sound Bar Top Panel Power Source Bluetooth® On/Off VoiceAdjust Mute Master Volume Down/Up Sound Bar Back Panel HDMI Inputs HDMI Out Optical AUX Ethernet Status (ARC) In In LAN USB* LEDs Power Connector *Factory use only 11
Sound Bar Top Panel Power Source Bluetooth® On/Off VoiceAdjust Mute Master Volume Down/Up Sound Bar Back Panel HDMI Inputs HDMI Out Optical AUX Ethernet Status (ARC) In In LAN USB* LEDs Power Connector *Factory use only 11
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Visual Indicators The front of the sound bar contains a horizontal row of Surround Speakers SURROUNDS 12 CHROMECAST BUILT-IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI (ARC) OPTICAL AUX Back of Bar WI-FI OFF NOT CONNECTED SOLID CONNECTED SUB SURROUNDS FLASHING PAIRING MODE ON DOLBY CONTENT Back of Subwoofer SUB DTS CONTENT NIGHT MODE BLUETOOTH Back of lights that provide status indications, such as source, volume and listening modes.
Visual Indicators The front of the sound bar contains a horizontal row of Surround Speakers SURROUNDS 12 CHROMECAST BUILT-IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI (ARC) OPTICAL AUX Back of Bar WI-FI OFF NOT CONNECTED SOLID CONNECTED SUB SURROUNDS FLASHING PAIRING MODE ON DOLBY CONTENT Back of Subwoofer SUB DTS CONTENT NIGHT MODE BLUETOOTH Back of lights that provide status indications, such as source, volume and listening modes.
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Sound Bar Lights Quieter Voice DEFAULT Louder Voice LEVEL Easily adjust dialogue levels to improve clarity when watching TV shows, movies, and sports. 13 Optimizing Your Listening Experience Sound Bar Lights Less Bass DEFAULT LEVEL More Bass Bass Control Easily adjust low-frequency volume for more or less impact.
Sound Bar Lights Quieter Voice DEFAULT Louder Voice LEVEL Easily adjust dialogue levels to improve clarity when watching TV shows, movies, and sports. 13 Optimizing Your Listening Experience Sound Bar Lights Less Bass DEFAULT LEVEL More Bass Bass Control Easily adjust low-frequency volume for more or less impact.
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... control MagniFi Max HDMI CEC CONTROL If your TV is connected via optical and it is not one of supported brands and was manufactured within the last 5 years. Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to Control the MagniFi MAX There are several ways to use your TV, cable, or satellite remote to control volume, mute and other functions (such as source selection or bass volume) on your sound bar...
... control MagniFi Max HDMI CEC CONTROL If your TV is connected via optical and it is not one of supported brands and was manufactured within the last 5 years. Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to Control the MagniFi MAX There are several ways to use your TV, cable, or satellite remote to control volume, mute and other functions (such as source selection or bass volume) on your sound bar...
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... to right as the received IR command is powered on, then press and hold the Source button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds. Using the IR Learning Function IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12" (30cm) directly in front of the sound bar bouncing left to learn (ex: Volume Up). You should now see the white lights fading in and out...
... to right as the received IR command is powered on, then press and hold the Source button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds. Using the IR Learning Function IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12" (30cm) directly in front of the sound bar bouncing left to learn (ex: Volume Up). You should now see the white lights fading in and out...
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... player, follow these steps: 1) Connect your MagniFi MAX (figure 1) Magnifi MAX supports up to MagniFi MAX using the HDMI-ARC connection between the sound bar and TV. It will pass-through 4K and HDR signals to use the Optical input on the remote will need to your TV if you want to use High Speed HDMI cables for another audio source such as audio is avaiHlaDMbI 1le. Advanced Setup Connecting a cable box...
... player, follow these steps: 1) Connect your MagniFi MAX (figure 1) Magnifi MAX supports up to MagniFi MAX using the HDMI-ARC connection between the sound bar and TV. It will pass-through 4K and HDR signals to use the Optical input on the remote will need to your TV if you want to use High Speed HDMI cables for another audio source such as audio is avaiHlaDMbI 1le. Advanced Setup Connecting a cable box...
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... installation, please refer to the instructions printed on the sound bar remote control. 3) Turn up the volume and make sure you can connect the sound bar to the wall are not supported when using the AUX input. 19 Screws for both the bar and the surround speakers. ar Optical Input WORK SERVICE RESET SYNC POWER My ONLY TV doesn't have an HDMI or Optical outputs If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC or Optical output...
... installation, please refer to the instructions printed on the sound bar remote control. 3) Turn up the volume and make sure you can connect the sound bar to the wall are not supported when using the AUX input. 19 Screws for both the bar and the surround speakers. ar Optical Input WORK SERVICE RESET SYNC POWER My ONLY TV doesn't have an HDMI or Optical outputs If your TV does not have an HDMI ARC or Optical output...
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..., turn up the Bass using the remote control. • If it on. 2) On the back of the subwoofer turns solid green. Please try again. 20 The SUB and SURR lights above . 3) On the back of EACH of the SURROUND SPEAKERS, press and hold the SYNC button until the light on the soundbar to turn it on. 2) Sync the subwoofer using the following instructions Syncing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar 1) Press the power button...
..., turn up the Bass using the remote control. • If it on. 2) On the back of the subwoofer turns solid green. Please try again. 20 The SUB and SURR lights above . 3) On the back of EACH of the SURROUND SPEAKERS, press and hold the SYNC button until the light on the soundbar to turn it on. 2) Sync the subwoofer using the following instructions Syncing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar 1) Press the power button...
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... It also provides a bass boost, increased spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for low-volume listening. Night Mode Reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility for improved dialogue clarity. Use the Music button to toggle between Music Mode and All Stereo mode when listening to the surround left and right speakers. All Stereo Mode provides room filling sound by mirroring the front left and right channels to 2 channel audio.
... It also provides a bass boost, increased spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for low-volume listening. Night Mode Reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility for improved dialogue clarity. Use the Music button to toggle between Music Mode and All Stereo mode when listening to the surround left and right speakers. All Stereo Mode provides room filling sound by mirroring the front left and right channels to 2 channel audio.
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Pannello superiore della sound bar Power On/Off Source Bluetooth® VoiceAdjust Mute Master Volume Down/Up Pannello posteriore della sound bar HDMI Inputs HDMI Out Optical AUX Ethernet Status (ARC) In In LAN USB* LEDs Power Connector *Nur für Werkszwecke 95
Pannello superiore della sound bar Power On/Off Source Bluetooth® VoiceAdjust Mute Master Volume Down/Up Pannello posteriore della sound bar HDMI Inputs HDMI Out Optical AUX Ethernet Status (ARC) In In LAN USB* LEDs Power Connector *Nur für Werkszwecke 95
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...driver in each SR1 wireless rear speaker (3) built-In 4K HDMI inputs (HDCP 2.2 compliant), (1) HDMI (ARC) output, optical input for TV audio, AUX 3.5mm, Bluetooth, Google Home featuring Chromecast for audio, Ethernet (RJ45) for music streaming 35Hz - 20kHz MagniFi MAX sound bar Wireless Subwoofer (2) Polk SR1 wireless rear speakers Deluxe remote control (2) AAA batteries Sound bar power adapter with power cord Subwoofer power cord 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable 6' (1.8m) Optical cable 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable (2) wall-mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included) Sound bar wall-mount...
...driver in each SR1 wireless rear speaker (3) built-In 4K HDMI inputs (HDCP 2.2 compliant), (1) HDMI (ARC) output, optical input for TV audio, AUX 3.5mm, Bluetooth, Google Home featuring Chromecast for audio, Ethernet (RJ45) for music streaming 35Hz - 20kHz MagniFi MAX sound bar Wireless Subwoofer (2) Polk SR1 wireless rear speakers Deluxe remote control (2) AAA batteries Sound bar power adapter with power cord Subwoofer power cord 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable 6' (1.8m) Optical cable 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable (2) wall-mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included) Sound bar wall-mount...