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TROUBLESHOOTING

No sound coming from subwoofer.

If hookup is “SUB OUT” to LFE, check
and make sure your receiver is set to

Subwoofer=YES. If hookup is via

speaker wire, check that the polarity

of the wires is correct.

Subwoofer doesn’t sound right.

Adjust volume, low pass filter, phase 
and 

PRO

settings.

The subwoofer is humming.

There could be interference from a
cable TV line. Disconnect the cable 
TV line from the cable box to see 
if the hum stops. A low-level hum 
is normal.

Subwoofer has no power.

Is the AC MAIN switch on?
Check outlet; check fuse after 
unplugging the subwoofer. The fuse
is located under the power cord 
receptacle. Fuse type and rating is 
found on the back panel.

Remote control doesn’t work.

Remove the plastic tab to activate 
the remote control’s battery or try
replacing the battery. Ensure the 
IR sensor is not blocked.

Power LED is red.

Unplug subwoofer for 15 minutes, 
then plug back in.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE

If, after following these hook up directions, you experience difficulty, please 
double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem to the 
subwoofer, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your 
purchase, or call Polk Audio’s friendly Customer Service Department at 
1-800-377-7655 (calls from US or CAN only), 410-358-3600 9am to 6pm EST,
Monday through Friday. 

You may also contact us via email: [email protected]. For more detailed 
hook up information and manual updates, visit: www.polkaudio.com.

Specifications can be found on the DSW

PRO

webpages. 

Go to www.polkaudio.com.

POWER RATINGS

Model

Shipping Weight

Power Rating

DSW

PRO

400

34.6 lb. (15.7 kg) 

100V-240V~50/60 Hz 160W

DSW

PRO

500

46.5 lb. (21.1 kg) 

100V-120V~/220V-240V~50/60 Hz 160W

DSW

PRO

600

50.3 lb. (22.8 kg) 

100V-120V~/220V-240V~50/60 Hz 200W

Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9

AM

-6

PM EST

[email protected]

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Summary of Contents for DSWPRO400

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L DSWPRO400 DSWPRO500 DSWPRO600 DIGITAL POWERED SUBWOOFERS ...

Page 2: ...n geerdeter Stecker hat zwei Klinken und einen dritten Erdungsstift Die dicke Klinke oder der dritte Stift dienen Ihrer Sicher heit Wenn der mitgelieferte Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passt sollten Sie die Steckdose durch einen Elektriker ersetzen lassen Ein polarisierter Stecker hat zwei Klinken wobei eine dicker ist als die andere 10 Vermeiden Sie dass das Netzkabel belastet oder geknickt wir...

Page 3: ...onamento ou queda do aparelho 15 AVISO Para reduzir o risco de incêndio ou choque elétrico este aparelho não deve ser exposto à chuva ou à umidade Objetos que contenham líquidos como vasos não devem ser colocados sobre este aparelho 16 Para desconectar completamente este equipamento da tomada de CA de parede desconecte o plugue do cabo de alimentação da tomada 17 O plugue principal do cabo de alim...

Page 4: ...produces the best sound quality based upon your listening preferences The PRO feature will tailor your subwoofer s performance to its location in your room Select one of the four buttons on your subwoofer s remote control that indicates where you ve placed your subwoofer in the room For more on this feature see Polk Room Optimizer For more information on subwoofer placement go to www polkaudio com...

Page 5: ...witch which selects your subwoofer s operational mode The three modes are Standby Auto and On Standby With the switch in this position the subwoofer will only turn on become active when the user presses the power button on the remote control Once active the subwoofer will remain on regardless of whether an audio signal is present Auto In the Auto position your subwoofer automatically turns on when...

Page 6: ...6 Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 Outside USA Canada 410 358 3600 DSWPRO400 Amplifier DSWPRO500 Amplifier ...

Page 7: ...DSWPRO600 Amplifier Customer Service Hours of Operation Monday Friday 9AM 6PM EST polkcs polkaudio com 7 Ful l S ize ...

Page 8: ...onnections for detailed instructions Connect the left and right front speakers using speaker wire from the speaker level outputs from the subwoofer Connect the center channel speaker directly to the center channel output from your receiver Connect the rear surround satellites directly to the rear or surround channel outputs from your receiver Adjust your receiver s speaker configurations as follow...

Page 9: ... Optimizer PRO feature allows you to place your DSWPRO Series subwoofer where you want it in your listening room Based upon the four most common room placements for subwoofers PRO maximizes sound quality for you smoothing out the bass response that a particular room placement creates You simply choose the location you want and select the corresponding button on your subwoofer s remote control FINE...

Page 10: ... is a blue LED The blue light blinks whenever you press a button on the subwoofer s remote control The light lets you know that the subwoofer has received the command and is enabling the function you ve selected The following table describes each button s function and how the LED communicates to you Power LED is on when power is active and is off when power is not active Pressing the LED button on...

Page 11: ... is not blocked Power LED is red Unplug subwoofer for 15 minutes then plug back in TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE If after following these hook up directions you experience difficulty please double check all wire connections Should you isolate the problem to the subwoofer contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase or call Polk Audio s friendly Customer Service Departme...

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