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...us. The complete owner's manual can be found online at 800-377-POLK(7655) (M-F, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Polk Audio and Polk, are the property of Google Inc. All other trademarks, product names, logos, and brands referenced herein are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. Chromecast ...feel free to call +1-410-358-3600 email [email protected] Polk Audio 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081 U.S.A. If you for your Polk purchase. Technical Assistance In North America, call Polk Customer Service at www.polkaudio.com/products/magnifimaxsr Polk Audio is a trademark of their respective owners....
...us. The complete owner's manual can be found online at 800-377-POLK(7655) (M-F, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Polk Audio and Polk, are the property of Google Inc. All other trademarks, product names, logos, and brands referenced herein are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. Chromecast ...feel free to call +1-410-358-3600 email [email protected] Polk Audio 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081 U.S.A. If you for your Polk purchase. Technical Assistance In North America, call Polk Customer Service at www.polkaudio.com/products/magnifimaxsr Polk Audio is a trademark of their respective owners....
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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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... (ARC) NETWORK SERVICE RESET SYNC POWER TV OPTICAL AUX Connect HDMI 1 HDMI 2 thOeNHDLYMiIn3 clTuVd(AeRCd) OpticTaV Ol PcTIaCAbL leAUX HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) between the TV and sound bar. Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI jack on the TV and to the "TV ARC" connector NETWORK NETWORK on your TV labeled "ARC"? Setup Connecting to the HDMI jacks labeled with...
... (ARC) NETWORK SERVICE RESET SYNC POWER TV OPTICAL AUX Connect HDMI 1 HDMI 2 thOeNHDLYMiIn3 clTuVd(AeRCd) OpticTaV Ol PcTIaCAbL leAUX HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV (ARC) between the TV and sound bar. Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI jack on the TV and to the "TV ARC" connector NETWORK NETWORK on your TV labeled "ARC"? Setup Connecting to the HDMI jacks labeled with...
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... sound bar. 15V 1.2A 5 Placing the sound bar For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Connecting the subwoofer to an AC outlet During startup, you will be visible on the same wall as the TV, no more than 30ft (10m) from the bar. TV Subwoofer 5. TV Sound Bar 4. 2. Note: For wall mounting instructions, see a blinking orange light SYNC POWER on p.17 and included wall mounting template 3. Connecting the sound bar...
... sound bar. 15V 1.2A 5 Placing the sound bar For the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV. Connecting the subwoofer to an AC outlet During startup, you will be visible on the same wall as the TV, no more than 30ft (10m) from the bar. TV Subwoofer 5. TV Sound Bar 4. 2. Note: For wall mounting instructions, see a blinking orange light SYNC POWER on p.17 and included wall mounting template 3. Connecting the sound bar...
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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 right. Connecting the surrounds to the wall mounting template for instructions. 7. TV L Surrounds R 15V 1.2A 8. If you place the speaker marked "L" on the left and right sides and equidistant from the main listening position. Placing or mounting the surrounds Place the surround speakers on the left and the speaker marked "R" on the back of the surrounds. SYNC POWER 6. Installing remote batteries Insert the provided AAA batteries. 6
Make sure you decide to mount the surrounds, Please refer to an AC outlet A flashing green light will be visible on the right. Connecting the surrounds to the wall mounting template for instructions. 7. TV L Surrounds R 15V 1.2A 8. If you place the speaker marked "L" on the left and right sides and equidistant from the main listening position. Placing or mounting the surrounds Place the surround speakers on the left and the speaker marked "R" on the back of the surrounds. SYNC POWER 6. Installing remote batteries Insert the provided AAA batteries. 6
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... TV speakers using the Settings Menu on page 15 to get the MagniFi MAX to your TV. If you must manually turn it on. Using your TV remote to control the volume The MagniFi MAX comes pre-configured to respond to volume and mute commands from both your TV and your sound bar, you do not hear sound and do not see any lights...
... TV speakers using the Settings Menu on page 15 to get the MagniFi MAX to your TV. If you must manually turn it on. Using your TV remote to control the volume The MagniFi MAX comes pre-configured to respond to volume and mute commands from both your TV and your sound bar, you do not hear sound and do not see any lights...
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... Ethernet network. 2. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Polk MagniFi MAX to control music playback on the MagniFi MAX using voice commands. com/chromecastbuiltin 3. Stream music from a Chromecast-enabled app, a white light will appear on a Google Home speaker to your house at the same time. 3. Multi-room sync let's you easily: 1. Create a whole-home audio experience. Chromecast...
... Ethernet network. 2. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Polk MagniFi MAX to control music playback on the MagniFi MAX using voice commands. com/chromecastbuiltin 3. Stream music from a Chromecast-enabled app, a white light will appear on a Google Home speaker to your house at the same time. 3. Multi-room sync let's you easily: 1. Create a whole-home audio experience. Chromecast...
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... (cable not included) using Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on iOS or Android devices. Receiving Automatic Updates - Highly Recommended Occasionally Polk may provide periodic software updates via Bluetooth® 1. A blue light will turn solid blue when your phone, tablet or computer and select "Polk MagniFi MAX". Simply connect your sound bar to your device using the free Google Home app on the sound bar or remote. To connect your home network. To receive automatic updates, you connect your sound bar to...
... (cable not included) using Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on iOS or Android devices. Receiving Automatic Updates - Highly Recommended Occasionally Polk may provide periodic software updates via Bluetooth® 1. A blue light will turn solid blue when your phone, tablet or computer and select "Polk MagniFi MAX". Simply connect your sound bar to your device using the free Google Home app on the sound bar or remote. To connect your home network. To receive automatic updates, you connect your sound bar to...
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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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Visit the Polk web site for details. IR LEARNING FUNCTION If your TV is connected via optical and it is enabled in the TV settings menu), you can control the volume and mute functions on your sound bar. 15 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 MagniFi Max...
Visit the Polk web site for details. IR LEARNING FUNCTION If your TV is connected via optical and it is enabled in the TV settings menu), you can control the volume and mute functions on your sound bar. 15 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 MagniFi Max...
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...sound bar for about 12" (30cm) directly in and out together. You should now see the command was not learned. Please try again. • • If you hear a single tone and see white lights on the MagniFi MAX remote that you want to right as the received IR command is powered...two-note tone and see white lights counting down from left and right. Using the IR Learning Function IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 3 seconds. When you hear a two-note tone and see all white lights fading in front of the sound bar bouncing left to learn (ex: Volume Up). STEP 3: Verify the ...
...sound bar for about 12" (30cm) directly in and out together. You should now see the command was not learned. Please try again. • • If you hear a single tone and see white lights on the MagniFi MAX remote that you want to right as the received IR command is powered...two-note tone and see white lights counting down from left and right. Using the IR Learning Function IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 3 seconds. When you hear a two-note tone and see all white lights fading in front of the sound bar bouncing left to learn (ex: Volume Up). STEP 3: Verify the ...
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... Setup Connecting a cable box, game console or other HDMI sources to your MagniFi MAX (figure 1) Magnifi MAX supports up to use the Optical input on the sound bar for another audio source such as a CD player, follow these steps: 1) Connect your TV if you are using HDMI-ARC. 2) CGoamninngect the supBplu-lriaeyd Optical cable between the CD player and sound bar. 3) The TV button on the remote will need...
... Setup Connecting a cable box, game console or other HDMI sources to your MagniFi MAX (figure 1) Magnifi MAX supports up to use the Optical input on the sound bar for another audio source such as a CD player, follow these steps: 1) Connect your TV if you are using HDMI-ARC. 2) CGoamninngect the supBplu-lriaeyd Optical cable between the CD player and sound bar. 3) The TV button on the remote will need...
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...'s Settings menu under "audio" or "speakers". Choose the screw type and lengHDtMhI 1 apHpDMrIo2 priaHDtMeI 3 toTVy(AoRCu) r home'sTV cOPoTICnALstArUuX ctiNoETW nO.RK SERVICE ONLY If in doubt, consult a professiSoonunadlB. Wall mounting your MagniFi MAX & SR1 Wireless Surround Speakers Wall mounting templates are provided for attaching the brackets 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 your TV using the AUX input...
...'s Settings menu under "audio" or "speakers". Choose the screw type and lengHDtMhI 1 apHpDMrIo2 priaHDtMeI 3 toTVy(AoRCu) r home'sTV cOPoTICnALstArUuX ctiNoETW nO.RK SERVICE ONLY If in doubt, consult a professiSoonunadlB. Wall mounting your MagniFi MAX & SR1 Wireless Surround Speakers Wall mounting templates are provided for attaching the brackets 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 your TV using the AUX input...
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I Don't Hear Sound from my Subwoofer 1) Verify that the Subwoofer is plugged in to a power source. 2) Check the green light on the back of the subwoofer. • If it is solid green, turn up the Bass using the remote control. • If it is flashing green you need to sync the subwoofer to the soundbar using the following instructions Syncing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar 1) Press the power button on the soundbar to turn it...
I Don't Hear Sound from my Subwoofer 1) Verify that the Subwoofer is plugged in to a power source. 2) Check the green light on the back of the subwoofer. • If it is solid green, turn up the Bass using the remote control. • If it is flashing green you need to sync the subwoofer to the soundbar using the following instructions Syncing the Subwoofer to the Soundbar 1) Press the power button on the soundbar to turn it...
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... input sources. Night Mode Reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility for improved dialogue clarity. It also provides a bass boost, increased spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for low-volume listening. Uses Voice Adjust to the surround left and right channels to boost dialogue clarity and optimizes the subwoofer volume levels. 21 All Stereo Mode provides room filling sound by mirroring the front left and right speakers...
... input sources. Night Mode Reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility for improved dialogue clarity. It also provides a bass boost, increased spatialization and enhances Voice Adjust levels for low-volume listening. Uses Voice Adjust to the surround left and right channels to boost dialogue clarity and optimizes the subwoofer volume levels. 21 All Stereo Mode provides room filling sound by mirroring the front left and right speakers...
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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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...'s remote control right out of the box. Movie, Music and Sport Modes One button preset EQ settings for Movies, Music and Sports optimize the sound bar and subwoofer to ensure you get the clearest dialogue, big surround sound and deep bass for quick and easy setup. True 5.1 Wireless Surround Sound Seven driver array, the included powerful wireless subwoofer and two Polk SR1 wireless rear speakers create an immersive multi-dimensional sound via Google Assistant. Specifications Drivers Inputs Frequency Response Included in Box Wall...
...'s remote control right out of the box. Movie, Music and Sport Modes One button preset EQ settings for Movies, Music and Sports optimize the sound bar and subwoofer to ensure you get the clearest dialogue, big surround sound and deep bass for quick and easy setup. True 5.1 Wireless Surround Sound Seven driver array, the included powerful wireless subwoofer and two Polk SR1 wireless rear speakers create an immersive multi-dimensional sound via Google Assistant. Specifications Drivers Inputs Frequency Response Included in Box Wall...
