Polk Audio LSI25 User's Manual
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1. Acoustic Resonance Control ARC ports for more accurate midrange response Cascade Tapered Driver Array for more lifelike imaging PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LSi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS One LS Floorstanding speaker is the left channel speaker and the other is the right channel speaker The serial number label identifies which speaker is which figure 1 The left speaker should be placed on the left side of the room as you face the front of the room To get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position figure 2 Your LSiSeries Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near your TV or video monitor If you notice video distortion or discoloration immediately move the speakers away from the TV and call Polk Audio Customer Service Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time 800 377 7655 USA and Canada or email polkcs polkaudio com If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther apart than the distance from which you are listening angle the speakers toward the middle in order to support a more solid center image Rubber feet and adjustable carpet spikes are included to provide stability on any type of floor To install them lay the speaker carefully on its side and screw in the spikes as far as they will eo into the threaded inserts in the base2. Consulte la etiqueta del n mero de serie para establecer la orientaci n correcta del altavoz Pour orienter vos enceintes correctement consultez l tiquette du num ro de s rie Angaben zur ordnungsgem en Ausrichtung der Lautsprecher finden Sie auf dem Typenschild mit der Seriennummer FIGURE 2 Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position Face tweeters in LSi Series Loudspeakers 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 Haga un tri ngulo equil tero con los altavoces y la posici n de audici n Left Speaker Right Speaker Cr ez un triangle quilat ral entre les enceintes et la position d coute Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer H rposition FIGURE 3 For stability on carpet use spikes For stability on hard floors use rubber feet over spikes Use p as para estabilizar los altavoces sobre una alfombra Use patas de goma sobre las p as para estabilizarlos sobre pisos duros FIGURE 3 Pour plus de stabilit sur tapis utilisez les picots Sur planchers recouvrez les picots des pieds de caoutchouc Die Verwendung von Befestigungsstutzen gew hrleistet die Stabilit t der Lautsprecher
3. bei Platzierung auf Teppichb den Auf hartem Untergrund sollten die Stutzen mit Gummif fien berzogen werden GA OCH EEVEE FIGURE 4 Using binding post connections Uso de conexiones con tornillos de presi n Utilisation des bornes de branchement Verwendung von Anschlussklemmen Loosen hex nut Do not insert insulated Insert speaker wire through Tighten hex nut hole Enrosque la tuerca de nuevo section of speaker wire Desenrosque parcialmente la tuerca hexagonal No inserte alambre con material aislante Inserte el alambre para la A bocina en el orificio Serrer l crou Desserrer l crou Sechskantmutter festschrauben Sechskantmutter l sen Ins rer le fil du haut parleur dans le trou Lautsprecher Draht durch das Loch schieben Ne pas ins rer la partie isol e du fil du haut parleur Isolation des Lautsprecher Drahtes nicht in das Loch schieben 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 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time polkcs polkaudio com te E To Use Banana Plugs US Only Unscrew the binding post lug nuts com
4. of the speaker For wood or tile floors slip a rubber foot over each spike For carpeted floors use bare spikes figure 3 You will achieve optimum performance when the speaker is level and stable in all directions CONNECTION OPTIONS FOR LSi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver Strip 1 2 inch 12 7mm of insulation from each of the two conductors of the speaker 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 vire 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 4 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 for more information visit our website at www polkaudio com Consult serial number label for correct speaker orientation
5. 48 7 H without feet x 8 W x 15 4 D 123 2cmH x 21 9cmW x 39 4cmD GREATEST OVERALL DEPTH GRILLE TO HEAT SINK 17 43 2cm BASE DIMENSIONS D A x 16 D 24 4cmW x 41 6cmD SHIPPING WEIGHT pol ka u d IO 104lbs 47 1kg e speaker specialists POLK AUDIO INC 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21215 USA 800 377 7655 FAX 410 764 5266 WWW POLKAUDIO COM RMO325 3 C
6. CABLE OPTIONAL rere POWER AMPLIFIER AMP OR PROCESSOR T uon P hi LO FIGURE 5 Option 1 recommended for most systems BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS Front Large Opci n 1 recomendada para la mayor a de los sistemas PARAMETROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS Front Grande Large Option 1 recommand e pour la plupart des syst mes R glages Bass Management Settings Front avant Large Option 1 empfohlen f r die meisten Lautsprecher EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN Vorne Gro FIGURE 6 Option 2 for systems with preamp outputs BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS With NO separate subwoofer Front Large Sub No WITH separate sub Front Large Sub Yes Opci n 2 para sistemas con salidas de preamplificador PAR METROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS 2a Front Grande Large Sub No 2b Front Grande Large Sub S Option 2 pour syst mes avec sorties pr amplificateur R GLAGES BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS 2a Front avant Large Sub No 2b Front avant Large Sub Yes Option 2 f r Systeme mit Vorverstarker Ausgdngen EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN 2a Vorne Gro Subwoofer Keine 2b Vorne Gro Subwoofer Ja FIGURE 7 Option 3 for systems with both unfiltered subwoofer outputs and no separate dedicated sub BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS Front Small Sub Yes Opci n 3 para sistemas con ambas salidas de sub woofer sin filtra
7. Gloss Black lacquer Carefully vacuum the grilles to remove dust FIGURE 9 Clean wood panels with furniture polish and a soft cloth Do not use furniture polish on black gloss lacquer Clean black gloss lacquer with a damp cloth Cuidado del acabado de madera natural Entretien de la finition en bois v ritable Pflege der Holzappretur for more information visit our website at 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 stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the LOUDSPEAKER S PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT S and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer Furthermore Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loud speaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please register your new product online at www polka
8. LSi25 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Owner s Manual polkaudio the speaker specialists GIL EL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN P CAUTION M 1 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL T v tiehtnin 3 laghi with acmcehig serna wit an equilaleral tri amp ee e 13 inlended 10 aleil Ihe user 10 che Presence olunrsuatec cangecus wage whe the proz cl s enclosure thy may be als Hien magn tus t pensile rit uf leche sek w per suns Tre exclanalen po t wahin amp equilateral wate e is intended 79 alert ihe user 1o he presenze cf important optrag ark rna pl Cp Isorvicir 3l instructiors m Chee lilterzsdburte aura ging Uwe apo pang WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT N DO On FP c mn 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth D
9. cable to the subwoofer line level input of one speaker and another cable from the line level output of that speaker to the line level input of the other speaker If you are not sure about the nature of your subwoofer output jack use either hookup option 1 or hookup option 2 INPUTS The LINE LEVEL IN jack figure 8 is a low level input designed to be connected to an unfiltered pre amp or subwoofer output on your receiver or processor Signals fed to this input will pass through the variable Low Pass Crossover Frequency control built into the LSi25 s subwoofer amplifier This is the input to use when using Hook Up Option 2 The LFE IN jack bypasses the Low Pass Crossover Use this input only if you are using Hook Up Option 3 with a sub out jack that has a Low Pass Crossover See your receiver or preamp processor owner s manual to find out whether or not your Subwoofer Output jack is filtered FOR MANUAL UPDATES VISIT http www polkaudio com home library manuals php FOR MORE DETAILED BOOKUP 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 for more information visit our website at www polkaudio com FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 POWER AMPLIFIER AMP OR PROCESSOR PRE OUT SUB OUT D SEPARATE SUB i RCA
10. mally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus To completely disconnect this equipment disconnect the power supply cord plug from the wall outlet receptacle The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time polkcs polkaudio com E LSi SERIES FROM POLK AUDIO The LSi Series from Polk Audio is the ultimate expression of the performance principles that have made Polk Audio a world leader in loudspeaker technology The LSi Series features patented Polk Audio technologies reengineered for the new millennium From reformulated Dynamic Balance cones to ring radiator tweeters the LSi Series is for serious listening Advancements in sound technology including SACD and DVD Audio come to life with higher accuracy and resolution more dynamic response and superb focus the LSi Series delivers three dimensional imaging and remarkable reproduction of even the finest details Hear what you ve been missing the Polk Audio LSi Series TECHNOLOGY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW LSi LOUDSPEAKERS e Dynamic Balance drivers for wide response and low distortion Power Port venting technology for more powerful bass and lower distortion
11. o not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus inlcuding amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate nor
12. on the power amplifier will operate until the switch is set to Off or until the AG cord is disconnected from a power source The LED will glow green at all times SUBWOOFER VOLUME CONTROL Subwoofer level is adjusted via the VOLUME knob located on the amp plate figure 8 Adjust the volume by ear using a wide variety of CD or video sources Adjust for deep powerful bass without boominess FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT The FREQUENCY knob adjusts the frequency range over which the subwoofer operates This control figure 8 only affects signals that are sent through the LINE LEVEL IN jack and the SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT It has no effect on signals fed into the LFE IN jack After setting subwoofer level you may want to experiment with this frequency setting Turning the knob clockwise from the FACTORY SETTING will add more warmth to the bass and lower mid range possibly at the expense of bass tightness Turning the knob down from the recommended setting will make the bass and lower mid range sound thinner TAKING CARE OF YOUR LSi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS The side panels of your new LSi Loudspeakers are finished in natural wood veneer Clean these panels periodically with a soft cloth and furniture polish to remove dust and fingerprints Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids figure 9 Clean and dust the Gloss Black lacquer area with a damp cloth only Do not use furniture polish on the
13. pair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced his warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as rovided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above imitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state his Warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada the United States of America its possessions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs e Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Dis
14. pletely 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 HOOK UP OPTION 1 figure 5 is recommended for most systems Make sure the flat metal jumper strips are tightly secured to both sets of binding posts HOOK UP OPTION 2 figure 6 is recommended for use with a receivers or preamp processors with L amp R preamp outputs For this connection remove the flat metal jumper strips Connect the top set of binding posts to the speaker outputs of your amp or receiver If your pre amp processor amplifier or receiver has a spare set of front left and right pre outputs connect them to the subwoofer inputs on the back of the speakers If your electronics has a single set of pre outputs and they are being used to deliver signal to an amplifier use Y cables HOOK UP OPTION 3 figure 7 is recommended for systems with receivers or preamp pro cessors with unfiltered subwoofer LFE outputs only To find out if your subwoofer output jack is unfiltered please see your receiver preamp processor s owner s manual For this connection remove the flat metal jumper strips Connect the line level inputs on the back of the loudspeaker to the subwoofer output s of your pre amp processor amplifier or receiver If you only have one subwoofer output jack run a
15. r y sin subwoofer dedicado separado PAR METROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS Front Peque o Small Sub Si Option 3 pour syst mes avec deux sorties subwoofer sans filtre et sans sortie subwoofer d di e distincte REGLAGES BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS Front Small Sub Yes Option 3 f r Systeme sowohl mit nicht gefilterten Subwoofer Ausg ngen als auch ohne separaten dedizierten Subwoofer EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN Vorne Klein Subwoofer Ja FIGURE 9 e e SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT LINE LEVEL FACTORY x SETTING PHASE POWER VOLUME FREQUENCY NORM 9 Con oO 520 min Omax go Cp REV CAUTO we LeveL IN AC POWER This LSi powered loudspeaker has a built in power amplifier and must be plugged into a standard household AC power source in order to operate properly The power switch on the rear amp plate figure 8 has three positions Off On and Auto and a small LED light The LED will glow green at all times that the powered loudspeaker is plugged in even if the speaker is set to Off We meant it that way In the Auto position the amplifier will automatically turn on as soon as the speaker senses a signal coming from your pre amp integrated amp or receiver It will automatically turn off several minutes after signals cease to be sent by your pre amp integrated amp or receiver The LED will glow green at all times In the On positi
16. tributors in such countries 00M SPECIFICATIONS POLK AUDIO HISTORY A PASSION FOR SOUND Polk Audio was founded in Baltimore in 1972 by Johns Hopkins University graduates Matthew ig ec repre Polk and George Klopfer Today Polk Audio is a leading international manufacturer of high qualit 2 54 13 30m drivers olk and George Klopfer Today Polk Audio is a leading international manufacturer of high quality 1 2 5cm tweeter home and automotive loudspeakers Polk products emphasize superior sound and build quality 10 25 4cm subwoofer and feature many patented and award winning innovations Polk Audio has built a reputation as oven FREQUENCY RESPONSE The Speaker Specialists Polk products are sold throughout the USA Canada and in over 50 20Hz 27kHz 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 3dB LIMITS 30Hz 26kHz RECOMMENDED AMPLIFICATION 20 300 watts channel EFFICIENCY 1M 1W 88dB IMPEDANCE Nominal 4 Ohms SUBWOOFER POWER OUTPUT DYNAMIC 300 watts SUBWOOFER POWER OUTPUT RMS 150 watts CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 80Hz 800Hz 2 4k CROSSOVER SLOPE Driver 2rd Order HP 2nd Order LP cascaded Tweeter 3rd Order HP ENCLOSURE TYPE Vented Power Part DIMENSIONS 49V H with feet x 8 4 W x 17 D 125 7cmH x 21 9cmW x 43 2cmD
17. udio com registration or call Polk customer service 800 377 7655 in the USA and Canada outside the USA 410 358 3600 within ten 10 days of the date of original purchase Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite D San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid his warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use volt age inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship or service re
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