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    Owner’ s Manual LS i C Center Channel L o u d s p e a k e r Enceinte de canal central L S i FX Surround FX L o u d s p e a k e r Enceinte ambiophonique L S i S ERI E S[...]

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    LS i SERIES FROM POLK AUDIO The LS i Series from Polk Audio is the ultimate expression of the performance principles that have made Polk Audio a world leader in loudspeaker technology . The LS i Series features patented Polk Audio technologies reengineered for the new millennium. From reformulated Dynamic Balance cones, to ring radiator tweeters, t[...]

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    L EFT FIGURE 1 Most popular placement, above the TV screen. LSi 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[...]

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    Contact Polk Audio Customer Ser vice 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600) Monday-Friday , 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Eastern Time, polkcs@polkaudio.com bi-pole/di-pole switching choices [figure 2] . Experiment to find the right balance of sound quality and r oom integration: Direct surround effects—bi-pole mode [figure 3a & 3b] : If you plan on pla[...]

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    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. FIGURE 6 Basic Surround FX Speaker hookup diagram. Set Surrounds to “small” in your receiver’ s Bass Mana[...]

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    BI-WIRING OR BI-AMPING YOUR LS i SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 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 transpar ency of your loudspeakers. Run separate[...]

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    FIGURE 1 0 Use template to mark mounting location. Use la plantilla para marcar la ubicación de montaje. Utilisez le gabarit pour marquer le lieu de fixation. V erwenden Sie die Schablone zur Markierung der Befestigungsstelle. FIGURE 1 1 a & 1 1 b Use #10 screw for wall stud, use #10 (M4.5) wall anchors + screw for no wall stud. Use un tornill[...]

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    POLK AUDIO, INC. • 5601 METRO DRIVE, BAL TIMORE, MD 21215 USA 800.377.7655 • F AX: 410.764.5266 • WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only . This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stat- ed expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Pr[...]