Polk Audio LC265I-IP User's Manual
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1. CONTROL Jus USB CHANNEL 1 i CHANNEL1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 NETWORK IN NETWORK IN 2 2 o o 8 8 3 E COMM amp COMM Y A 1 L A 1 N B 2 N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS SWITCH SETTINGS Hookup 4a ANALOG PAIR Control on Left CONTROL USB peal USB CHANNEL 1 CHANN L 1 CHANNEL 2 0 CHANN L 2 r D r D NETWORK IN NETWORKIN 2 2 E 3 E E amp E COMM COMM Y A 3 i Y N A 1 N B 2 N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS SWITCH SETTINGS For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 43 44 Hookup 4b ANALOG PAIR Control on Right CONTROL os y USB CHANNEL 12. 19 1 4 48 9 cm E Cutout Dimension 71A 184cm Total Depth 39 16 9 1 cm LCi IP SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Model LC80 IP Freq Response variable Freq Response 3dB Limit variable Analog Audio Signal 2V RMS Voltage Input Line Level Amplifier SNR gt 90dB Firmware Upgradeable yes Protection thermal short circuit current overdraw clipping compresser limiter 1 8 20 3cm mineral filled polypropylene cone rubber surround Tweeter 1 2 5cm ring radia tor in swivel mount Outside Dimensions 10 3 4 Dia 27 3cm Cutout Dimensions 7 3 8 18 7cm Mounting Depth with1 2 drywall 6 1 2 16 51cm Drive Unit Mid Bass Speaker Weight 4 8 lbs Model LC265 IP Freq Response variable Freq Response 3dB Limit variable Analog Audio Signal 2N RMS Voltage Input Line Level Amplifier SNR gt 90dB Firmware Upgradeable yes Protection thermal short circuit current overdraw clipping compresser limiter 1 6 5 16 5cm aerat ed polypropylene cone rubber surround 1 6 5 16 5cm aerat ed polyprop
3. CHANNEL1 CHANNEL 2 0 CHANNEL 2 El o o NETWORK IN NETWORK IN ed 2 o o o E E COMM 2 COMM amp Y A N 1 Y A 1 N B 2 N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS SWITCH SETTINGS Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com CENTER CHANNEL Hookup 5a ANALOG Independent Control When Used with Hookup 3a or 3b CONTROL CHANNEL1 CHANNEL2 E D NETWORK IN 2 ye 8 COMM amp Y A A N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS CENTER CHANNEL Hookup 5b ANALOG Independent Control When Used with Hookup 4a or 4b CONTROL E use CHANN L 1 CHANNEL 2 e D NETWORK IN COMM polkaudio ul mif 1 N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 45 CAUTION A yau uy DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR C A e n O RSS A T HN 3 O Acer Al Ac l ON CN
4. ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with 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 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing t
5. card and an Ethernet cable integration with any system capable of streaming packet switched audio in WAV or MP 3 format and TCP IP control is possible Pure digital signal all the way to the power amplifier outputs with no losses and superb fidelity e Speakers automatically announce themselves to an open architective network via a network decoder card Self Amplified Amplifier at speaker minimizes losses associated with long runs of cable and passive crossover parts creating higher fidelity e Efficient cool running digital amplifiers e Bi amplified LC265IP is tri amplified with electronic crossover minimizes power loss and phase shift for better sound High Power for incredible dynamic range Powered by 48V DC local power supply sold separately Built In DSP e DSP allows unprecedented room optimization EQ for sound quality that can exceed free standing speakers Peformance Optimization Wizard e Use the Performance Optimization Wizard software with a PC connected via a mini USB port located on the front baffle of each speaker or through the internet when the speakers are used in an IP network via a network decoder card The software s user interface makes the speaker position and room acoustics optimization virtually foolproof LCi IP Speaker Technology e Foamed Polypropylene Dynamic Balance Cones LC2657 IP stiff and yet surprisingly lightweight 20 lighter than conventional polypropylene and
6. Better Sound When you can t install a Performance Enclosure but want to get better bass install fire breaks above and below the speaker position to make an ideal volume enclosure Also a layer of fiberglass or Dacron behind the speaker helps Note Leave space around the speaker s amplifier insulating material must not come in contact with the amplifier Important Note f installing LC IP speakers in an external wall the operating ambient temperature of the speakers is 0 50 C 32 122 F For most types of construction the external walls will be insulated but it is important that insulation does not come in con tact with the speaker s amplifier Pre construction Brackets are available to locate the speaker and tie off wires before the drywall installers finish their work Order the LC IP Pre Construction Brackets by contacting Polk Audio s Sales Department at 800 638 7276 Good Sound Cut a hole for the speaker feed the wires and simply drop the speaker in Polk Audio s unique rotating cams secure the speaker safely with no extra assembly or mess LC IP Loudspeakers are designed to outperform any other custom install speaker even when they re simply dropped into the wall or ceiling WIRE RECOMMENDATIONS Network Line Shielded Cat 5 cable with RJ 45 connectors Wiring termination convention should be the same at both ends of the cable COMM Line Shielded Cat 5 cable with RJ 45 connectors Wiring termination c
7. exempts de tout d faut attribuable aux pi ces d origine et la main d oeuvre pour une p riode de cing 5 ans partir de la date de l achat au d tail original chez un revendeur agr Polk Audio En outre Polk Audio Inc garantit l acheteur au d tail original seulement que TOUT AMPLIFICATEUR OU TOUT AUTRE COMPOSANTE LECTRONIQUE qui pourrait faire partie ce produit Polk Audio sera exempt de tout d faut attribuable aux pi ces d origine et la main d oeuvre pour une p riode de cinq 3 ans a partir de la date de l achat au d tail original chez un revendeur agr Polk Audio Pour permettre Polk Audio de vous offrir le meilleur service de garantie possible veuillez enregistrer votre nouveau produit en ligne l adresse web www polkaudio com registration ou contactez le Service la Client le de Polk au 800 377 7655 aux Etats Unis et au Canada l ext rieur des E U 410 358 3600 dans les dix 10 jours suivant la date de l achat original Assurez vous de conserver votre re u d achat original Les produits d fectueux doivent tre exp di s avec une preuve d achat francs de port et assur s au revendeur agr Polk Audio de qui vous avez achet le produit ou l usine Polk Audio 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite A San Diego California 92154 Les produits doivent tre exp di s dans leur carton d exp dition original ou dans un contenant quivalent Le propri taire doit assumer tout risque de perte ou
8. not needed to use the analog RCAs Step 1 Disconnect all cables Step 2 Remove the 4 screws holding the heat sink to the amplifier housing Set the screws safely aside Step 3 Remove the amplifier and loose cables from the amplifier housing Step 4 Remove the two screws from the two metal standoffs located on the PCB Install the network decoder card on the standoffs mating the two sides of the 40 pin connector Press down and ensure that the card snaps onto the two plastic standoffs Step 6 Secure the network decoder card by reinserting the two standoff screws into the two metal standoffs Step 7 Reinstall the amplifier onto the amplifier chassis reversing steps 1 2 amp 3 c1 Step 4 Note Illustration shows orientation of ribbon connector to silkscreen marking on PCB Note Illustration shows orientation of ribbon connector to silkscreen marking on amplifier CONNECTING LCi IP SPEAKERS TO A NETWORK OR ANALOG SYSTEM This is the list of speaker connection options which are shown schematically on pages 39 43 1a Network pair Control on Left 1b Network pair Control on Right 2 Network Independent Control 3a Analog pair Control on Left 3b Analog pair Control on Right 4a Analog pair Control on Left 4b Analog pair Control on Right When using a Center Channel with an analog pair 5a Analog Independent control when used with either Hookup 3a or 3b 5b Analog Ind
9. software prior to running the installation program Make sure that the computer running the software is up to date and has all appropriate fixes and patches as recommended by Microsoft This program can only work using Microsoft Windows XP It may not be compatible with Emulators Make sure that the computer using the software is connected to the CONTROL speaker Next restart the software program If the program asks you if you would like to work offline you might either have a conflict in your port configurations or the correct drivers may have not been loaded For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 9 urn the ampli rom the two urn the ampli rom the two urn the ampli rom the two urn the ampli rom the two urn the ampli rom the two urn the ampli e two metal rom tl a a a he network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs network decoder card by reinserting tl screws into the two metal standoffs 232323 a a o amp Disconnect all cables Disconnect all cables Disconnect all cables Disconn
10. sure the speaker grill is removed and look closely at the LED If the power connections are correct the LED should be ON Loose or bad power connection Refer to the No Power section of this table Defective LCi IP product Short circuit exists Double check the wiring for the speaker If all looks good please contact our Customer Service department at 1 800 377 POLK for urther instructions Check all cables and make sure there are no stray strands of copper or other conductive material that are inadvertently connecting two conductors that should not be electrically connected Amplifier is overheating Check to make sure that no insulation is coming in contact with the speaker s amplifier Next make sure that no additional heat source is located near the speaker If the amplifier continues to overheat please contact our Customer Service department at 1 800 377 POLK for further instructions TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION WIZARD Problem Error message during installation Microsoft Windows XP crashes Computer crashes when you try to run program Using the software is not changing the way the speakers sound Possible Reason s Firewall or antivirus software is causing installation problems Possible Microsoft Windows XP bug Incompatible Operating System The software is working offline Solution Make sure to exit all programs and disable all firewall or antivirus
11. 3596 lighter than aluminum cones for spectacular midrange clarity punchy bass and high efficiency e Casket Basket composite driver baskets keep moving parts in rigid alignment and damps performance robbing resonance e The LC265 was the first in wall speaker to feature the patented Power Port bass venting system for superior bass response with low distortion Available Performance Enclosures deliver consistent room to room performance improves bass and sound transmission e Round model LC80IP features 15 Driver Offset for better midrange clarity and imaging anywhere in the room Ring Radiator tweeters the same tweeters used in the LS Series for smooth extended highs with incredible accuracy and astonishing detail POWER RATINGS LC265 IP 200W FTC speaker with lt 0 5 THD N 25W tweeter 4 Ohms 75W mid 8 Ohms 100W woofer 8 Ohms LC80 IP 100W FTC speaker with lt 0 5 THD N 25W tweeter 4 Ohms 75W mid 4 Ohms LC265i IP POWER REQUIREMENTS PER SPEAKER Voltage Input 48VDC Current Draw 4 5A LC80i IP POWER REQUIREMENTS Total PER SPEAKER Depth Voltage Input 48V or 28VDC T Current Draw 2 3A 48V or 3 8A 28V f Cutout Dimension 7 3 8 18 7 cm Cutout Dimension
12. EL 2 NETWORK IN COMM CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 NETWORK IN COMM Hookup 1a NETWORK PAIR Control on Left CONTROL USB polkaudio Al Bi CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS USB polkaudio gt a Al CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS CFG CHANNEL OPTIONAL CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 NETWORK IN COMM m polkaudio Note Channel 1 is Left for Network Hookup Hookup 1b NETWORK PAIR CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL2 NETWORK IN COMM Note Channel 1 is Left Y N CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS CFG Control on Right CONTROL polkaudio for Network Hookup I CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS CFG OPTIONAL c For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com Hookup 2 NETWORK Indepe
13. IA IPAS xm 9 TIAS Ca NN FT Y QC Wo YY Hn ty SN Ws Y A Q a 2 Xx A b IT D 5 O eu c ZA ZA gt o Sa 72 Tiree E EE EE E Li O 7 4 3 7A 50 60Hz OUTPUT 48V 7 3A 350W FIOAL250W EZ ry OUTPUT 48V 7 3AJ350W DANI DUUU INPUT 90 132 OR 180 264 VAC 7 4 3 7A 50 60Hz WANI AEZ ZN Beh UN pe This hookup works for both the LC265 1P and the LC80 IP This hookup works for both the LC265 IP and the LC80 IP This hookup works for both the LC265 1P and the LC80FIP This hookup works for both the LC265 IP and the LC80 IP ae LE This hookup works for both the LC265 IP and the LC80 IP This hookup works for both the LC265 IP and the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP This hookup works only for the LC80 IP 46 Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 47 NOTES 48 Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com NT ae LIM
14. ITED 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 LC IP Speaker 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 Loudspeaker 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 polkaudio 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 A San Diego California 92154 Products m
15. WORK PAIR CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Right Left Speaker EL N B 1 x Right Speaker X Y B 2 x 2 NETWORK CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Independent Control Left Speaker Y B 1 X 3a ANALOG PAIR CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Left Left Speaker x x Y B 1 x Right Speaker N B 2 x 3b ANALOG PAIR CH 1 CH2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Right Left Speaker N B 1 X Right Speaker x x Y B 2 x 4a ANALOG PAIR CH 1 CH2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Left Left Speaker x Y A 1 x Right Speaker X N A 2 x 4b ANALOG PAIR CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Right Left Speaker x N A 1 X Right Speaker X Y A 2 X 5a ANALOG Independent CH1 CH2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control when used with Speaker X Y B 1 x 3a or 3b 5b ANALOG Independent CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control when used with Speaker x Y A 1 X 4a or 4b 4 Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com INSTALLING THE NETWORK DECODER CARD Introduction You will need to install a netword decoder card to use the network Follow the directions below to install the card There is also a series of schematic diagrams on page 38 to help you properly connect the speakers to a network or analog system Note A network decoder card is
16. ar a water source because of potential leaks Can mount LCi IP speakers in an external wall Yes as long as the wall s insulation doesn t come in contact with the amplifier Can mount LCi IP speakers so that they are outside No These speakers are for indoor use only Whose power supply can use You can use the Polk Audio SPS 1 power supply or a similar power supply such as an available NetStreams power supply Be aware that the SPS 1 can power both the LC265 IP and LC80 IP speakers Be sure to check the voltage and current ratings on third party power supplies to achieve optimal performance Can put the SPS 1 power supply on a power circuit with other devices or does it need its own circuit The power supply does not need to be on its own circuit but ensure that you are not exceeding the current draw limitations of the circuit Should use a surge protector Yes We recommend that you always use a surge protector For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 7 E ooo oo TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No audio Speaker is playing the wrong audio channel No control No power Hum on audio Poor sound Possible Reason s Audio signal is not connected to the speaker Solution Make sure that the speaker is connected to the audio source using RCA cables or a RJ45 equipped Cat 5 cable Make sure that the configuration switches are set appropriately The speaker s softw
17. are is not configured to work with the MRAV Make sure to use the Performance Optimization Wizard when connecting to an IP based network such as NetStreams DigiLinX network Also make sure to use any set up software required for configuring the MRAV The speaker s configuration switches are not set correctly Check the current hook up configuration against the possibilities listed on page 5 to make any necessary adjustments Once complet ed make sure to press the RESET button on the CONTROL speaker located on the speaker s front baffle No power Make sure that the power cable is connected to both the power supply and the speaker and that the connectors are fully inserted on both ends Make sure that the power supply is on and that there are no kinks in the power wire i e it is not broken The MRAV does not recognize the speaker The speaker s CHANNEL switch is in the wrong position Make sure to use any set up software required for configuring the MRAV Also make sure that the appropriate network decoder card has been installed into the CONTROL speaker if audio is coming to the speaker using the speakers NETWORK connection Set the CHANNEL switch to the opposite position and press the RESET button on the front baffle of the CONTROL speaker The wiring for the speaker is incorrect Loose or bad NETWORK connection Make sure that the cable connecting the speaker to the MRAV s sending the desired audio c
18. de dommage en transit Si suite l examen du produit l usine Polk ou chez le marchand agr Polk Audio il est d termin que la d fectuosit est imputable aux mat riaux d origine ou la main d oeuvre au cours de la p riode de la garantie sp cifi e Polk Audio ou le revendeur Polk Audio sa guise r parera ou remplacera le produit sans frais additionnels et selon les conditions d crites ci dessous Toute pi ce ou produit remplac devient la propri t de Polk Audio Les produits r par s ou remplac s sous la garantie vous seront exp di s francs de port dans un d lai raisonnable Cette garantie n inclut pas le service ou les pi ces n cessaires la r paration des dommages provoqu s par accident d sastre abus n gligence mode d exp dition ou emballage inad quat utilisation commerciale tensions sup rieures au maximum prescrit pour l unit aspect visuel du meuble non directement attribuable un d faut de pi ces d origine ou de main d oeuvre ou par le service la r paration ou toute modification du produit qui n a pas t autoris ou approuv par Polk Audio Cette garantie sera annul e si le num ro de s rie sur le produit a t enlev alt r ou falsifi Cette garantie prend pr s ance sur toutes autres garanties nonc es Si la d fectuosit de ce produit est imputable aux pi ces d origine ou la main d oeuvre selon les conditions de la garantie exprim es ci dessus votre seul rec
19. dicates the speaker is ON A RED LED indicates the speaker is in PROTECTION mode Reset Button Reminder Engage the RESET BUTTON whenever you e Reconfigure speaker switch settings e Update the firmware on the network decoder card e Update the amplifier s firmware Note Each speaker has a RESET BUTTON which is located on the front of the speaker Reset button polkaudio A o e 9 pollcaudio FAQs Will the speakers work with my current MRAV system Please check with your MRAV Authorized Installer Is there any inherent delay in the system Inherent delay for each speaker is based on position of configuration switch CFG With CFG switch set to A the delay from input to speaker output is 2 5 milliseconds with CFG switch set to B delay is 4 4 milliseconds There is no delay from speaker to speaker Any other delay is from the AV system How much heat can these speakers take The ambient operating temperature range of the LCEIP speakers is 0 50C 32 122F What about the amplifier and wall insulation The amplifier should never come into contact with any wall insulation What are the switch settings on the back of the speaker s baffle for These settings affect the configuration of the speakers see page 5 Do I need to run the Performance Optimization Wizard in order to listen to the speakers No The speakers are loaded with factory defaul
20. ect all cables Disconnect all cables Disconnect all cables ier over and remove the two screws ocated on the PCB remove the two screws ocated on the PCB remove the two screws ocated on the PCB remove the two screws ocated on the PCB remove the two screws ocated on the PCB remove the two screws ocated on the PCB Reinsta hassis einsta hassis einstal hassis einstal hassis einstal hassis einsta hassis Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com ifier onto tl ae ifier onto tl 2 ifier onto tl steps 1 2 ifier onto tl 52 ifier onto tl 2 ifier onto tl amp 3 amp 3 amp 3 amp 3 amp 3 Remove tl sink to tl Remove sink to tl Remove sink to tl Remove sink to tl Remove sink to tl Remove sink to tl ding the heat ding the heat the heat ding the heat ws safely aside ding the heat ws safely aside ding the heat he screws safely aside pin connector pin connector pin connector pin connector e amplifi e amplifi e amplifi e amplifi he amplifi e amplifi 28 3 s onto the two plastic stant Disconnect t break out board and loose cal Disconnect tl reak
21. ependent control when used with either Hookup 4a or 4b Important Note Switch settings are located on the back of the speaker baffle Reset Button Reminder Note Fach speaker has a RESET BUTTON which is accessible through a clearly marked hole on the front of the speaker Engage the RESET BUTTON whenever you Reconfigure the switch settings Update the firmware on the network decoder card Update the amplifier s firmware PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION WIZARD PROGRAM USER S GUIDE Computer Requirements Operating System Windows XP USB Port 5 wire USB 1 1 connector Hard drive 5 Megabytes Required Speaker Connections To connect your computer to the speaker you have two options 1 USB port 2 Ethernet jack with network decoder card sold separately LCi IP PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION WIZARD PROGRAM Polk Audio provides the Performance Optimization Wizard on CD ROM This program enables you to optimize the performance characteristics of Polk Audio LC IP speakers specifically to their location in a given room and to the physical characteristics of that room You can also download the Performance Optimization Wizard from our website www polkaudio com For maximum accuracy answer as many questions as possible Do not skip questions unless the information is unavailable e Should you have any questions before or during the setup process please feel free to contact Polk Audio Installer Suppor
22. hannel Make sure that the RJ45 equipped Cat 5 cable has been tested for continuity The pin out for both ends of the cable should match USB connection is bad Loose or bad POWER connection If you intend to use the USB connection for control make sure it is plugged into the speaker and your computer Make sure that the power cable is connected to both the power supply and the speaker and that the connectors are fully inserted on both ends Power supply s circuit might be off Grounding problem Check first to make sure the power supply s circuit s fuse is ON Next make sure that the power supply is on and that there are no kinks in he power wire i e it is not broken Make sure that there are no ground loops at the audio source Also make sure that the power supply that is being used has a single ended output ct Audio signal cable is not shielded and is routed next to a power cable Performance Optimization Wizard has not been used Check all wired connections and make sure that the audio signal cable is hielded properly If it is not either replace the cable or make sure that the cable is at least 6 inches away from any power cables as the frequency 50 or 60 Hz of the AC power source will be audible at the speakers These speakers have been loaded with a factory preset EQ While the EQ provides high performance in most situations you are strongly encouraged to use the Performance Optimizatio
23. n Wizard This will modify the EQ of the speakers to the installed location and optimize the performance of the speakers co Wrong or inaccurate values have been entered into the Performance Optimization Wizard Make sure that the values entered into the Performance Optimization Wizard are as accurate as possible A summary page is shown once the wizard is completed Check over the answers in the summary page to make sure they are correct Performance Optimization Wizard is malfunctioning Using the Performance Optimization Wizard restore the speaker s factory default EQ settings and save them to the speaker s DSP Then please contact our Customer Service department at 1 800 377 POLK for further information Audio source is of bad quality Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com It is quite possible that the audio source or some where in the audio chain there is something that is malfunctioning or is performing poorly Due to the high quality and revealing nature of the LC IP product it may be necessary to check the various components and cables of the MRAV for conflicts or issues TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Problem No LED LED is Red Possible Reason s Room is too bright Solution The LED found on the front baffle of the speaker is intentionally soft as 0 not distract the user during operation Make
24. ndent Control OPTIONAL CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 gt NETWORK IN COMM o Sey polkaudio Note Channel 1 is Left X A 1 for Network Hookup N B 2 CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS Channel can be 1 or 2 depending on configuration Hookup 3a ANALOG PAIR Control on Left CONTROL USB m CHANNEL 1 O CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 NETWORK IN E 1 NETWORK IN 5 polkaudio polkaudio N Y A 1 Y L A N B N B CONTROL CFG CHANNEL CONTROL CFG CHANNEL SWITCH SETTINGS SWITCH SETTINGS Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com Hookup 3b ANALOG PAIR Control on Right
25. ntal 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 limitations 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 This 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 The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries GARANTIE LIMITEE La garantie de Polk Audio Inc n est valide que pour l acheteur au d tail original La garantie sera automatiquement annul e avant sa date d expiration sp cifi e si l acheteur original vend ou transf re le produit tout autre parti Polk Audio Inc garantit l acheteur au d tail original seulement que le ou les HAUT PARLEUR S COMPOSANTE S DE FILTRE PASSIF et CAISSON S de ce produit Polk Audio seront
26. o 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 normally or has been dropped 15 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 16 To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle 17 The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable WARNING To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling wall in accordance with the installation instructions h RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude L to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important opera
27. onvention should be the same at both ends of the cable Analog Line Low capacitance multi stranded RCA shielded cable CONNECTION AND CONTROL OPTIONS MATRIX Cable runs up to 100 feet should have a capacitance of 20pF ft For cable runs greater than 100 ft call Customer Serivce at 1 800 377 7655 USB Connection USB 1 1 5 wire USB to mini USB cable Power Lines These recommendations are for all connections from the power supply to each speaker Wire gauge Wire Length of Conductors Optimal 14 4 i Acceptable 16 2 150 Cable Installation Tips e Observe the proper polarity at each connector e Wall insulation should never come in contact with the amplifier located on the back of each speaker e Never kink or bend any cable nor should any cable interfere with other cables e Never try to make a short cable reach ever e Avoid long cable runs if possible the shorter the cable the better the sound quality Do however ensure that your cables are long enough e Cable should be at least 3 feet away from fluorescent light boxes and other sources of electrical interference e Label both ends of each cable e Always keep AC power cords and analog power cords separate Speaker Input Switch Setting Control 1a NETWORK PAIR CH 1 CH 2 Network Control CFG Channel Comm USB Control on Left Left Speaker x Y B 1 x Right Speaker N B 2 X 1b NET
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30. s immediately at 800 377 7655 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Polk Audio LC IP ultra high performance loudspeakers are among the world s first active IP in wall and in ceiling loudspeakers They were created for IP net worked systems but are also compatible with analog systems A network decoder card sold separately built in Digital Signal Processor DSP and the Performance Optimization Wizard enables every LCHP speaker to be set up for maximum performance in any room environ 2 Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com ment What s more LCi IP speakers already come with an award winning reputation because they use the same driver technologies as Polk Audio s award winning high end LS Series The built in DSP controls the electronic crossover frequency equalization bass enhancement and room optimization Performance Optimization Wizard software which integrators can use via a USB port and a PC or on the internet through a network such as NetStreams optimizes each speaker for its location and room environ ment Depending on the speaker and its location and the configuration of the room and its acoustics you may be asked to take a series of measurements which you would then input into the Performance Optimization Wizard ACTIVE IP LOUDSPEAKER FEATURES With an open architecture network decoder card such as the StreamNet
31. t settings These speakers were designed to sound great right out of the box If you want them to sound better or configure them to be used with your MRAV then you will need to use the software Can run analog lines to each speaker but use the COMM line to control everything Yes this is a supported configuration see page 40 What gauge wire do you recommend for the power connections We recommend 14 gauge wire You may use 16 gauge but at a cost to performance If install a LC80 IP in the ceiling but don t connect via a network decoder card can use a wireless USB connector to control it from my computer No The speaker is not an USB host A wired connection to a PC is required What is the reset button for Press the RESET button whenever you reconfigure the speaker switch settings update the firmware on the network decoder card or update the amplifier s firmware What happens to the speaker settings if I temporarily lose power If you are using the default settings or saved any settings to the DSP from the POW they will be present in the system when you power back up We recommend that you also save your POW settings by storing the configuration file on your hard drive This is an available option inside of the Performance Optimization Wizard program Can install a speaker under a water source such as putting an LC80 IP in a ceiling under a bathroom tub We do not recommend installing any speaker ne
32. t Services at 1 800 377 POLK Walking Through the Room Optimization Choices e This program can be used for installing and setting up in wall or in ceiling LC IP speakers and asks a series of basic configuration questions and a series of questions about the room environment figure Figure 1 e Depending on the speaker you re installing its location and the room you may be asked for a series of measurements including the height of the listening room s ceiling distances from walls ceiling and floor to the speaker s as well as vertical and horizontal angles of speakers relative to the listening area You may also be asked to provide measurements for the height width depth and center of the listening area figure 2 For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 5 Figure 2 Note Most measurements will be taken from the center of the tweeters To take these measure ments you will need a tape measure and a protractor You may also be able to determine the necessary measurements from a blueprint or floorplan Figure 3 e Included with each setup question and physical measurement there is a help link that defines a particular question or measurement in more detail Click on the link to call up the help screen figure 3 Figure 4 e An Error Message will be displayed if you do not supply information For some requested measurements you may not be able to supply the reques
33. ted information and you may check the appropriate skip question box When an skip question box is checked no error message is displayed figure 4 Making A Speaker Configuration File Offsite To help you work more efficiently and save time you can make a speaker configuration file offsite You will need to have installed the speakers be familiar with the room environment and have taken the necessary measurements Once on site you can download the file and audition the system making any final EO adjustments as deemed necessary Auditioning and Final EQ Adjustments Adjusting the EQ gives you the opportunity to fine tune the system s performance figure 5 You should be in the center of the listening area with the vol ume set at an appropriate level Play audio through the system and listen for problems such as Muddy vocals or instruments Too bright Too dull Boomy sounds Thin sounding bass Harsh vocals or instruments If the system sounds good no changes are recommended When you have finished listening press Finish Figure 5 Important Note Always save your newly configured settings to the DSP 6 Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM EST polkcs polkaudio com INTERPRETING THE LEDS An LED indicator tells you the status of each speaker An ORANGE LED indicates the speaker is in STANDBY A GREEN LED in
34. ting and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 Product Disposal Certain international national and or local laws and or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product For further detailed information please contact the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer Distributor in your country A listing of Polk Audio Importer Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www polkaudio com or by contacting Polk Audio at 5601 Metro Drive Baltimore Maryland 21215 USA Phone 1 410 358 3600 TAKE INVENTORY Inside each LCHP speaker container you should find the following 1 One LCHIP speaker 2 Performance Optimization Wizard CD ROM 3 Mating connectors for amplifier s power section 4 Mounting template 5 Paint mask 6 Grille 7 LCHP manual 8 Laminated configuration setup card 9 Registration card Note If you are setting up LCHP speakers to be controlled via an IP network such as NetStreams V you will have to purchase a network decoder card The network decoder card is sold separately Important Note If anything is missing or damaged or if your LC IP speaker fails to operate notify Polk Audio Installer Support Service
35. ust 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 itis 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 This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage 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 repair 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 This 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 provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incide
36. ylene cone rubber surround Drive Unit Mid Bass Tweeter 1 2 5cm ring radia tor in swivel mount 8 1 2 X 20 7 8 21 59cm X 53 04cm 7 1 4 X19 1 4 Outside Dimensions Cutout Dimensions 18 42cm X 48 90cm Mounting Depth with 1 2 drywall 3 1 16 7 78cm Speaker Weight 8 7 lbs INHERENT DELAY Inherent delay for each speaker is s 2 5 milliseconds 4 4 milliseconds CFG Any other delay is from the MRAV For more information visit our website at www polkaudio com 3 INSTALLING LCi IP SPEAKERS INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Note Polk Audio performance enclosures are sold separately Polk Audio Performance Enclosures offer the best possible sound quality with pre construction and major renovation installations They are perfect volume cabi nets that provide LC IP speakers with the ideal volume and internal damping material for optimum bass per formance They are constructed of rigid MDF and exten sively braced to ensure that all of the speaker s energy works to produce tight clean low distortion bass Polk provides brackets gaskets and all the hardware you need to do a quick and rattle free installation LCFIP Performance Enclosures guarantee the most consistent dynamic full spectrum sound with superior bass exten sion As an added bonus homeowners will enjoy superior room to room sound isolation OTHER OPTIONS
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