Polk Audio DSWmicroPRO1000 - Manual (Page 7)

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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 Auto PRO 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. DSWmicro PRO
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 DSWmicro PRO 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.
AUTO PRO ROOM RESONANCE CORRECTION
(DSW2000/3000/4000 only)
While PRO addresses boundary effects on subwoofer performance, AUTO PRO
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. AUTO
PRO 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 DSWmicro PRO 2000/3000/4000
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 AUTO PRO 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.