Polk Audio DSWmicroPRO1000 Adjusting Your Subwoofer, Making Binding Post/Speaker Wire Connections

Making Binding Post/Speaker Wire Connections

There are two pair of speaker input terminals on the rear of the subwoofer. Each pair has one terminal 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 subwoofer and the wire from the black (-) terminal of the receiver to the black (-) terminal on your subwoofer. Speaker wire has some indication (such as color coding, ribbing, or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency.

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 un-frayed strands (one on each end).

Unscrew the binding post hex nuts several turns. Insert the exposed wire, ensuring that none of the bare wire ends touch each other, because contact could result

in an electrical short and cause your receiver to turn off or malfunction.

With the speaker wire inserted into the binding post, turn the hex nut clockwise until it’s snug.

Note: 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.

OPTION #3 Connecting multiple subwoofers.

•Connect the left and right preamp outputs to the left and right LINE LEVEL inputs of Subwoofer 1.Do not make any connections to the SPEAKER

LEVEL inputs.

•Connect the left and right LINE LEVEL outputs of the subwoofer 1 to the left and right LINE LEVEL inputs of Subwoofer 2. Do not make any connections to the SPEAKER LEVEL inputs.

•Run the AutoPRO Room Correction setup for each subwoofer you have placed in your listening area.

Fine tune each subwoofer as described on page 8.

ADJUSTING YOUR SUBWOOFER

Note: When you set up your subwoofer for the first time, you will probably have to make adjustments several times before you hear what you personally like.

Don’t forget to turn the AC MAIN power switch on.

POLK ROOM OPTIMIZER (PRO)

Where you place your subwoofer in your room affects its response. DSWmicroPRO Series subwoofers incorporate the Polk Room Optimizer (PRO) feature—four

push button room equalization presets that optimize your subwoofer’s performance for typical room placements: “cabinet,” “corner,” “mid-wall” and “mid-room.”

A traditional subwoofer’s response is affected by its location in a room. The Polk Room Optimizer (PRO) feature allows you to place your DSWmicroPRO Series subwoofer where you want it in your listening room. Based upon the four most common room placements for subwoofers, PRO optimizes sound quality for you, smoothing out the bass response that a particular room placement creates.

You simply choose the location your subwoofer is in and select the corresponding button on your subwoofer’s remote control.

AUTOPRO ROOM RESONANCE CORRECTION (DSW2000/3000/4000 only)

While PRO addresses boundary effects on subwoofer performance, AUTOPRO employs a novel, dynamic technique for correcting room resonant effects. Excessive room resonance imparts a “boomy” quality that inhibits the delivery of accurate, tight bass to listeners. AUTOPRO corrects for these particular room modes that negatively affect performance within those areas of your room where you sit most often.

The following setup procedure applies to the DSWmicroPRO2000/3000/4000 models.You must repeat the same procedure for each subwoofer you set up.

1.Plug the microphone into the subwoofer “MIC IN” connection.

2.Place the microphone as close to ear level as possible in your preferred listening area.

3.Press the button on the remote control marked “room” until you hear a series of test tones. The tones will last for approximately 30 seconds to two minutes.

CAUTION: These test tones are loud!

4.If for some reason you need to stop AUTOPRO after you've initiated the test tones, (for example: the microphone moves from its intended location) simply press the “room” button on the remote control again.

5.Setup is complete; remove microphone.

Note: Whenever you choose to relocate your subwoofer or your listening area in the room, you must run the setup procedure again for optimal performance.

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